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The cause of the excess chlorine in the Arcadia County Park swimming pool that sent 17 children to the hospital on July 19 was found to be human error. Workers at the pool mistakenly primed the chemical pump twice, allowing up to 20 extra gallons of chlorine into the water.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32156
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 26, 2010
Pages
p. A5
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 26, 2010
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Arcadia County Park -- swimming pool
Safety
Item ID
32353AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia County Park swimming pool will be closed for the summer, to be demolished and rebuilt at a later date. The pool is 70 years old and officially known as the Norman S. Johnson Aquatic Center. On July 19, a chlorine spill sent 17 children to the hospital. The repairs would cost $80,000, so the County chose to not reopen the pool for the three weeks left of this summer.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32140
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 17, 2010
Pages
p. A3
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 17, 2010
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia County Park -- swimming pool
Item ID
32337AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Recreation Department event shows a crowd of children and adults (families) on grass at Los Angeles County Park (?). Background left is a statue and County Park buildings are visible. Fenced area could be the County pool. Photograph by Paul Kennedy, Arcadia, CA.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1898
Date
c. 1940s (?)

  1 image

Date
c. 1940s (?)
Subjects
Recreation Department Collection
Los Angeles County Park
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1879
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Too much chlorine in the pool at Arcadia County Park sent 17 people to hospitals yesterday. None of the victims was seriously hurt in the morning incident, which happened during a free swim session. Most experienced trouble breathing and eye pain.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32111
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 20, 2010
Pages
p. A1, A4
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 20, 2010
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Arcadia County Park -- swimming pool
Item ID
32308AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A day after the Arcadia County Park was closed for sending people exposed to excess chlorine to the hospital, the pool remained closed yesterday while Los Angeles County supervisors ordered a top-down safety review for all 27 county pools. The Arcadia pool will remain closed until the problem can be fixed to ensure public safety.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32112
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 21, 2010
Pages
p. A3
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 21, 2010
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Antonovich, Michael (pictured)
Arcadia County Park -- swimming pool
Los Angeles County supervisors
Item ID
32309AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The new Norman S. Johnson Aquatics Center at Arcadia Community Regional Park (Arcadia County Park) is officially open and was celebrated yesterday by county supervisor Michael Antonovich and other local officials. The nearly $10 million project replaced the old 50-meter pool with a 6,150 s.f. competition swimming pool, and a 6,300 s.f. recreation and therapy pool with an integrated splash pad.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33133
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 2, 2012
Pages
p. A5
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 2, 2012
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Arcadia Community Regional Park (Arcadia County Park)
Norman S. Johnson Aquatics Center
Swimming pools
Item ID
33330AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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People sit on benches and on the grass at Arcadia County Park enjoying a concert in the park. Orchestra leader (in white) is not identified.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1153
Date
July 1956

  1 image

Date
July 1956
Subjects
Arcadia County Park
Recreation
Physical Description
6x6 b&w
ID
1144
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Four people are seen in spirited game of volleyball at Los Angeles County Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs343
Date
c.1967

  1 image

Date
c.1967
Subjects
Arcadia County Park
Physical Description
4x7 b&w vertical
ID
341
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Los Angeles County Supervisors are set to approve $8.5 million to build a new pool building, pool and splash pond at Arcadia County Park. Officials recommended hiring Sparano & Mooney Architecture. The firm designed the Arcadia Historical Society Museum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32179
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 21, 2010
Pages
p. A5
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 21, 2010
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Arcadia County Park -- swimming pool
Item ID
32378AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Top photo shows statue of Hugo Reid family at Arcadia County Park. Bottom two scenes show people enjoying Arcadia County Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1151
Date
c.1937

  1 image

Date
c.1937
Subjects
Arcadia County Park
Reid, Hugo
Hugo Reid Family Statue
Statuary
Physical Description
three very small prints glued to a card
ID
1142
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Los Angeles County Supervisors approved an $8.5 million budget to complete a new pool facility at Arcadia County Park by May 2013. Sparano & Mooney Architecture will create initial "scoping" designs that contractors will use to bid on aspects of the project.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32205
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
October 6, 2010
Pages
p. A3
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
October 6, 2010
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia County Park -- swimming pool
Item ID
32404AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Sign reading Arcadia County Park, County of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1244
Date
1979

  1 image

Date
1979
Subjects
Arcadia County Park
Physical Description
4x5 color
ID
1235
Collection
Photographs
Images
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View of large group present in Arcadia County Park for a love-in. In foreground 14 young people have joined hands in a round dance.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1022
Date
June 4, 1967

  1 image

Date
June 4, 1967
Subjects
Social life and customs
Arcadia(City)-History-1960-1969
Arcadia County Park
Physical Description
7x10 b&w
ID
1014
Collection
Photographs
Images
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A photo shows children waiting for the annual Easter egg hunt at Arcadia County Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29457
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 27, 2005
Pages
p. A1
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 27, 2005
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Easter egg hunt - annual - 2005
Arcadia County Park
Wang, Jessica
Item ID
29642AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Parks-Arcadia County Park

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/subject162
Contents
1. Sees value of field as park. news clip c.1926-27. 2. Seek return of Arcadia property. news clip c.1926-27. 3. Chronological list of improvements and development. Typed sheet from county. 4. Quitclaim deed. Black copy of quitclaim adopted September 27, 1935. 5. Bill transferring Los Ang…
Contents
1. Sees value of field as park. news clip c.1926-27.
2. Seek return of Arcadia property. news clip c.1926-27.
3. Chronological list of improvements and development. Typed sheet from county.
4. Quitclaim deed. Black copy of quitclaim adopted September 27, 1935.
5. Bill transferring Los Angeles County recreational park. Copy of congressional bill authored by then Congressman, John Hoeppel.
6. Playgrounds at Ross Field. Arcadia Tribune July 7, 1936.
7. Statue fete set for today. Los Angeles Times October 31, 1937.
8. When Ross Field work was launched. Arcadia Tribune February 13, 1937.
9. Thousands see memorial statue unveiling. Arcadia Bulletin April 21, 1941.
10. Arcadia County Park and Golf Course. Typed sheet from General Plan.
11. A day in the park. Los Angeles Times June 25, 1971.
12. The story of Santa Anita Bowling Green Club. History written in 1973.
13. Santa Anita Golf Course. Copy of brochure put out for opening day April 24, 1938, plus other sheets detailing changes.
14. Arcadia County Park. Sixteen page historical information and chronological developments.
15. Fourth of July celebration. Photocopy of commemorative program July 4, 1938.
16. Letter written to Ralph Pennell concerning ceremony honoring J.H.Hoeppel of the Balloon School February 1, 1963.
17. Park proves no picnic for low-paid workers. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
18. Park construction no picnic for low-salaried WPA workers. Arcadia Tribune February 9, 1978.
19. You are cordially invited to attend an informal ceremony honoring Lt. John Hoeppel. Invitation from Los Angeles County Parks Department to present plaque for his part in park development January 1963.
20. Arcadia County Park. One page history from Los Angeles County Parks Department.
21. New war memorial fountain dedicated December 17 at Arcadia County Park. News release issued by Los Angeles County Parks Department at time of dedication December 17, 1962.
22. Fact sheet on memorial fountain issued by Los Angeles County Parks Department.
23. Santa Anita play field opened. Pasadena Star News May 14, 1937.
24. Arcadia Park and Golf Course. Los Angeles Times, p.B3 November 22, 1993.
25. Large play area created. Los Angeles Times p.1 January 23, 1938.
26. Outdoor kitchen invites picnickers to new park. Pasadena Post February 28, 1937.
27. Copy of resolution by the 74th Congress conveying the property to the County of Los Angeles representing Baldwin Ranch property now known as the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum. June 17, 1935.
28. Photo of field survey party starting work on Arcadia County Park, with article. Pasadena Star News July 28, 1935.
29. County recreation area replaces old balloon field. Pasadena Star News January 31, 1937.
30. Los Angeles Times publication "Then & Now" June 30, 2000. Article about history of Arcadia County Park p. 12.
31. " Arcadia Park fountain rededicated." Article about rededication of the fountain to honor those who perished in the 9/11/01 attacks on the Pentagon, the World Trade Center and the hijacked plane that crashed in Pennsylvania. Fountain is being refurbished in a joint effort by the city, the Arcadia Rotary Club, the Arcadia Unified School District and local artisans. The renovated landmark will be called Peacock Corner. Pasadena Star News April 9, 2002, p. A-3.
32. "Arcadia to proceed with Peacock Corner." Article stating that the City Council voted to put up $25,000 towards the cost of putting a 10-foot-tall bronze peacock at Peacock Corner. The sculpture will emerge from the center of the fountain that has been refurbished by volunteers and was unveiled at the Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic. The fountain was rededicated on April 8, 2002, and was originally donated as a tribute to area veterans. Arcadia Weekly, November 14-20, 2002, p. 1.
33. The City Council approved a $30,000 commission to Irvine artist, David Chapple to create a bronze peacock sculpture, 6-7 feet tall, for the public fountain at "Peacock Corner." Pasadena Star News, January 8, 2003, p. A3.
34. 25 Valley parks may be closed. Los Angeles Times April 8, 1993, p.J1.
35. Quitclaim Deed, transfer of portion of Arcadia County Park from Los Angeles County to City of Arcadia. Recorded August 11, 1988. Arcadia Community Center and Arcadia Historical Museum have been built on this land.
36. Arcadia Vietnam War Monument Dedication program, May 28, 2016. Master of ceremonies Gene Glasco.
37. Guide to Civic Art in Los Angeles County Parks, p. 9 info on public art at Arcadia County Park: Memorial Peacock Fountain and Spanish American War Memorial "The Hiker," a bronze sculpture. Retrieved 7/11/2018 from lacounty.gov.
38. Arcadia County Park to be improved by $50,000; colorful history reported. Picture of Mrs. David Unruh, niece of Lucky Baldwin's manager, Hiram A. Unruh. Also on this page, Chamber takes theme from Nellie White. Arcadia Tribune and News, March 23, 1950.
Subjects
Parks-Arcadia County Park
Item ID
165AF
Collection
Subject Files
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The city and county will work more closely on future events held at the Arcadia County Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27717
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 2, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 2, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Parks - Arcadia County Park
Item ID
27914AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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View north across part of Arcadia County Park while bleachers at ball field are still under construction. Directly north and just to the right of the eucalyptus trees can be seen the back of the Pony Express Museum on Huntington Drive. Building on right appears to be bath house for pool.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs898
Date
c.1937

  1 image

Date
c.1937
Subjects
Arcadia County Park
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
891
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Group at Arcadia County Park for a love-in. In foreground are three young people dancing; young man of the group is facing camera with his hands extended outward.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1026
Date
June 4, 1967

  1 image

Date
June 4, 1967
Subjects
Social life and customs
Arcadia(City)-History-1960-1969
Arcadia County Park
Physical Description
7x10 b&w
ID
1018
Collection
Photographs
Images
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View across large crowd at a love-in at Arcadia County Park. Newspaper account of event said it attracted young people from as far north as Santa Barbara and as far south as San Diego. Young people in foreground begin a dance.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1024
Date
June 4, 1967

  1 image

Date
June 4, 1967
Subjects
Social life and customs
Arcadia(City)-History-1960-1969
Arcadia County Park
Physical Description
7x10 b&w
ID
1016
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

Young lady is seen kneeling with arms outstretched. Other people are watching her and listening to the music of the drums and flute-like instruments. This was a love-in at Arcadia County Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1027
Date
June 4, 1967

  1 image

Date
June 4, 1967
Subjects
Social life and customs
Arcadia(City)-History-1960-1969
Arcadia County Park
Physical Description
7x10 b&w
ID
1019
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

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