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The city unveiled a bronze plaque of a horse and rider, commemorating Arcadia's participation in the 1984 Olympics equestrian events. The plaque and a bas relief sculpture of a horse and rider jumping over a hurdle will be placed at the entryway of the Arcadia City Council Chambers.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 2, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 2, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Olympic Games, 1984

Item ID: 2044AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia High School Booster Club paid special tribute to the memory of Syd Larkin, former club president and friend of sports. At a ceremony in the rally court, his wife, Elaine Larkin, unveiled a bronze plaque which will be placed on the wall on the North Gym.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 10, 1984

Pages: p. C-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 10, 1984

Pages: p. C-1 photo

Subjects: Larkin, Sydney A.

Item ID: 1909AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

American Savings, which has been in temporary quarters at the southwest corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Wheeler Avenue in Arcadia since 1976, is seeking a new location. Site has been found at 30 South First Avenue but parking problem is proving to be a major stumbling block.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 12, 1984

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 12, 1984

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: American Savings and Loan

Item ID: 734AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A new Federico's Bakery recently opened in Arcadia. It is located inside Anthony's Italian Gourmet at 1212 S. Baldwin Ave.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 28, 1988

Pages: p. A-3 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 28, 1988

Pages: p. A-3 photo

Subjects: Federico's Bakery

Item ID: 770AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

One of Arcadia's water wells, located on Camino Real Ave. between First and Second Avenues was pumping sandy water into the city's water distribution system. The well was shut down and will be carefully checked. The sandy water was not contaminated or harmful to drink.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3452AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Historical Society building was recently moved to its permanent location across from the Chamber of Commerce in Arcadia Park. The building was moved from 30 North Santa Anita Avenue to First Avenue just south of Huntington Drive.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 10, 1985

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 10, 1985

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Historical Society

Item ID: 1709AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia's Mini-Mall contains several shops and services all housed in what residents still call the old Market Basket building at 30 S. First Ave. Past and present occupants are mentioned.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 2, 1980

Pages: p. A-7 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 2, 1980

Pages: p. A-7 photo

Subjects: Mini-Mall

Item ID: 797AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A new developer has been selected by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency to build on the vacant lot at the corner of Huntington Drive and First Ave., the site of the now defunct Falzone project. The agency selected Halferty Development Co. of Pasadena to build a 2-story professional and financial office building on the site.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 23, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 23, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1313AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has announced the completion of its newest chapel in Arcadia, located at Foothill Blvd. and Baldwin Ave. The structure is described in detail.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 25, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 25, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Churches - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Item ID: 947AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Historical Society, which has half a garage full of artifacts, soon will have a building of its own, thanks to American Savings and Loan Association. When American moves to its new location on First Avenue, it will donate its temporary building at 30 North Santa Anita Avenue to the society.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 9, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 9, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Historical Society

Item ID: 1708AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadian Roger S. Stevens, a flutist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic for 30 years, is a professor of music at USC. As owner and pilot of a Cessna 182, Stevens frequently flies himself and his wife, Dr. Margaret M. Stevens, minister of the Santa Anita Church, to classes and speaking engagements in other areas.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 18 ,1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 18 ,1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Stevens, Roger S.

Item ID: 3261AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Board will decide May 11 which two of four elementary schools to close next fall. Bonita Park is the most likely candidate for closure. Comments pro and con on the four schools under consideration (Santa Anita, Holly Ave., Bonita Park and Baldwin Park) are given.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 30, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 30, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Closure

Item ID: 2672AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The history book, ARCADIA, WHERE RANCH AND CITY MEET, is finished and available.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 15, 1981

Pages: p. A-4 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 15, 1981

Pages: p. A-4 photo

Subjects: Arcadia (City) - History

Item ID: 1719AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council has given unofficial approval to an annexation request by the residents of Shelter Isle Village, a 30-unit condominium with 51 residents at 6811 Golden West Ave.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 21, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 21, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Annexation (Municipal Government)

Item ID: 413AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

One robbery was foiled at Arcadia's Southland Bank, but earlier the same day another man got away with just over $1,000 from the First Interstate Bank on South Baldwin Ave.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 11, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 11, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Crime and Criminals

Item ID: 1371AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

An illustrated capsule history of Arcadia briefly describes the growth of the city from mission days to the present.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune Special Supplement p

Date: October 16, 1980

Pages: "p. 4,5 photos"

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune Special Supplement p

Date: October 16, 1980

Pages: "p. 4,5 photos"

Subjects: Arcadia (City) - History

Item ID: 1717AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The pictorial history book "Arcadia: Where Ranch and City Meet" is in the final stages of layout. Delivery of the book is expected in the fall.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 13, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 13, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia (City) - History

Item ID: 1718AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Ground has been broken for an $800,000, 36,000 square foot building at 225 N. Second Ave. to house the E-Z Hook Division of Tek Test, manufacturer of electronic test accessories for computers.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 8, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 8, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Buildings

Item ID: 698AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Beginning on January 25, Tony Bristol, owner of the Texaco station at 529 East Live Oak Ave., will have gasohol for sale. Bristol believes his is the first station in Arcadia to offer gasohol.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Gasohol

Item ID: 1655AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Hundreds of Arcadians attended the reception held at historic Anoakia where they toured the house and grounds and picked up their copies of the new history book ARCADIA: WHERE RANCH AND CITY MEET.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 22, 1981

Pages: p. A-6 photos

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 22, 1981

Pages: p. A-6 photos

Subjects: Arcadia (City) - History

Item ID: 1720AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The city unveiled a bronze plaque of a horse and rider, commemorating Arcadia's participation in the 1984 Olympics equestrian events. The plaque and a bas relief sculpture of a horse and rider jumping over a hurdle will be placed at the entryway of the Arcadia City Council Chambers.

Arcadia High School Booster Club paid special tribute to the memory of Syd Larkin, former club president and friend of sports. At a ceremony in the rally court, his wife, Elaine Larkin, unveiled a bronze plaque which will be placed on the wall on the North Gym.

American Savings, which has been in temporary quarters at the southwest corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Wheeler Avenue in Arcadia since 1976, is seeking a new location. Site has been found at 30 South First Avenue but parking problem is proving to be a major stumbling block.

A new Federico's Bakery recently opened in Arcadia. It is located inside Anthony's Italian Gourmet at 1212 S. Baldwin Ave.

One of Arcadia's water wells, located on Camino Real Ave. between First and Second Avenues was pumping sandy water into the city's water distribution system. The well was shut down and will be carefully checked. The sandy water was not contaminated or harmful to drink.

The Arcadia Historical Society building was recently moved to its permanent location across from the Chamber of Commerce in Arcadia Park. The building was moved from 30 North Santa Anita Avenue to First Avenue just south of Huntington Drive.

Arcadia's Mini-Mall contains several shops and services all housed in what residents still call the old Market Basket building at 30 S. First Ave. Past and present occupants are mentioned.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has announced the completion of its newest chapel in Arcadia, located at Foothill Blvd. and Baldwin Ave. The structure is described in detail.

The Board will decide May 11 which two of four elementary schools to close next fall. Bonita Park is the most likely candidate for closure. Comments pro and con on the four schools under consideration (Santa Anita, Holly Ave., Bonita Park and Baldwin Park) are given.

The history book, ARCADIA, WHERE RANCH AND CITY MEET, is finished and available.

City Council has given unofficial approval to an annexation request by the residents of Shelter Isle Village, a 30-unit condominium with 51 residents at 6811 Golden West Ave.

One robbery was foiled at Arcadia's Southland Bank, but earlier the same day another man got away with just over $1,000 from the First Interstate Bank on South Baldwin Ave.

An illustrated capsule history of Arcadia briefly describes the growth of the city from mission days to the present.

The pictorial history book "Arcadia: Where Ranch and City Meet" is in the final stages of layout. Delivery of the book is expected in the fall.

Ground has been broken for an $800,000, 36,000 square foot building at 225 N. Second Ave. to house the E-Z Hook Division of Tek Test, manufacturer of electronic test accessories for computers.

Beginning on January 25, Tony Bristol, owner of the Texaco station at 529 East Live Oak Ave., will have gasohol for sale. Bristol believes his is the first station in Arcadia to offer gasohol.

Hundreds of Arcadians attended the reception held at historic Anoakia where they toured the house and grounds and picked up their copies of the new history book ARCADIA: WHERE RANCH AND CITY MEET.