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Arcadia County Park fountain rededicated. The fountain in the park, which is a memorial to wartime casualties, was rededicated to honor those who perished in last year's September 11th terrorist attack. The fountain is being redone and will have a bronze peacock on the top of the fountain. The renovated landmark will be called Peacock Corner.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper23028
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 9, 2002
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 9, 2002
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Parks - Arcadia County Park - Fountain
Peacock Corner
Item ID
23236AN
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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
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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
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A ceremony was held for the moving of a memorial plaque dedicated to Captain Jerry Broadwell. He is the only Arcadia firefighter to die in the line of duty. The plaque has been moved to Station 2.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29786
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 19, 2005
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 19, 2005
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Broadwell, Jerry
Arcadia Fire Department
Plaques
Firefighters
Ceremonies
Item ID
29971AN
Collection
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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
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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
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On the 84th anniversary of the murder of Arcadia police officer Albert E. Matthies, a ceremony was held by the Arcadia Police Officers Association in his honor. Matthies is the city's only police officer killed in the line of duty. A memorial plaque at Foothill Boulevard and Northview Avenue commemorates Matthies' sacrifice and a small plaque marks his grave site at Live Oak Memorial Park in Monrovia. Matthies was shot on July 18, 1927 and died the day after. The shooter was Frank Miller.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32465
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 20, 2011
Pages
p. A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 20, 2011
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Arcadia police officers
Awards - honors - recognitions
Matthies, Albert Edward
Plaques
Remembrances
Item ID
32653AN
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The Arcadia Police Department dedicated a memorial plaque to Albert E. Matthies, who was killed in the line of duty in 1927.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper6257
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 10, 1996
Pages
p. 1 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 10, 1996
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
Matthies, Albert E.
Police.
Item ID
6082AN
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General information regarding John H. Hoeppel

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4077
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 6, 1931 p. 1 (released as Postmaster)
September 2, 1932 p. 1
September 23, 1932 p. 1
October 21, 1932 p. 1
November 4, 1932 p. 1 (candidate for Congress)
November 11, 1932 p. 1
December 16, 1932 p. 1 (elected)
June 2, 1933 p. 1 (Ross Field Bill)
November 2, 1934 p. 1 (includes photo)
November 9, 1934 p. 1 (12th district representative to Congress)
March 22, 1935 p. 1 (indicted)
December 20, 1935 p. 1 (convicted; requests new trial)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 6, 1931 p. 1 (released as Postmaster)
September 2, 1932 p. 1
September 23, 1932 p. 1
October 21, 1932 p. 1
November 4, 1932 p. 1 (candidate for Congress)
November 11, 1932 p. 1
December 16, 1932 p. 1 (elected)
June 2, 1933 p. 1 (Ross Field Bill)
November 2, 1934 p. 1 (includes photo)
November 9, 1934 p. 1 (12th district representative to Congress)
March 22, 1935 p. 1 (indicted)
December 20, 1935 p. 1 (convicted; requests new trial)
Subjects
Hoeppel, John H.
Item ID
3953AN
Collection
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General information regarding Arcadia County Park

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4223
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1936 p. 1 (appropriation)
January 27, 1936 p. 1 (ground breaking)
January 25, 1937 p. 1 (building of golf course)
May 14, 1937 p. 1 (dedication of county park)
August 10, 1939 Section II, p. 2 (name changed from Santa Anita Regional Recreational Park)
April 17, 1941 p. 1 ("The Hiker" statue dedicated)
April 21, 1941 p. 1 ("The Hiker" statue unveiled)
February 13, 1942 p. 8
May 20, 1950 p. 1 (golf clubhouse addition)
December 27, 1956 p. 1
March 18, 1957 p. 1 (suit regarding strip between E. Huntington Drive and the park)
October 14, 1957 p. 1 (Par-3 Golf Course)
October 17, 1957 p. 1 (Par-3 Golf Course)
March 27, 1958 p. 1 (P.E. right of way)
April 20, 1959 p. 1 (Little League Ball Park)
June 22, 1959 p. 1 (redevelopment)
August 31, 1959 p. 1 (Senior Citizen's Center
September 16, 1962 p. 1 (named for J. Hoeppel)
September 16, 1962 p. 3 (fountain)
May 16, 1963 p. 1 (World War II use)
March 10, 1966 p. 1 (major improvements)
October 29, 1972 p. 1 (new golf clubhouse denied)
January 18, 1973 p. 1 (Federal funds sought for project)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1936 p. 1 (appropriation)
January 27, 1936 p. 1 (ground breaking)
January 25, 1937 p. 1 (building of golf course)
May 14, 1937 p. 1 (dedication of county park)
August 10, 1939 Section II, p. 2 (name changed from Santa Anita Regional Recreational Park)
April 17, 1941 p. 1 ("The Hiker" statue dedicated)
April 21, 1941 p. 1 ("The Hiker" statue unveiled)
February 13, 1942 p. 8
May 20, 1950 p. 1 (golf clubhouse addition)
December 27, 1956 p. 1
March 18, 1957 p. 1 (suit regarding strip between E. Huntington Drive and the park)
October 14, 1957 p. 1 (Par-3 Golf Course)
October 17, 1957 p. 1 (Par-3 Golf Course)
March 27, 1958 p. 1 (P.E. right of way)
April 20, 1959 p. 1 (Little League Ball Park)
June 22, 1959 p. 1 (redevelopment)
August 31, 1959 p. 1 (Senior Citizen's Center
September 16, 1962 p. 1 (named for J. Hoeppel)
September 16, 1962 p. 3 (fountain)
May 16, 1963 p. 1 (World War II use)
March 10, 1966 p. 1 (major improvements)
October 29, 1972 p. 1 (new golf clubhouse denied)
January 18, 1973 p. 1 (Federal funds sought for project)
Subjects
Parks - Arcadia County Park
Item ID
4099AN
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97 new trees have been planted at Arcadia County Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2157
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 14, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 14, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Parks - Arcadia County Park
Item ID
2139AN
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City Council is looking into a possible city takeover of Arcadia County Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10316
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 8, 1997
Pages
p. A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 8, 1997
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Parks - Arcadia County Park
Item ID
10264AN
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Arcadia city officials are looking into the possibility of developing some of the northern portion of Arcadia County Park for commercial use.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25894
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 18, 1997
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 18, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Parks - Arcadia County Park
Item ID
26094AN
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The Arcadia County Park was visited by members of the Society for Creative Anachronism dressed in Renaissance attire.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2161
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 26, 1988
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 26, 1988
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Parks - Arcadia County Park
Item ID
2142AN
Collection
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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
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 2, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Parks - Arcadia County Park
Item ID
27914AN
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The 37-acre Arcadia County Park is one of 25 parks Los Angeles County may close in the San Gabriel Valley in 1993-1994.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper234
Newspaper
Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley Section
Date
April 8, 1993
Pages
p. J-1
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Newspaper
Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley Section
Date
April 8, 1993
Pages
p. J-1
Subjects
Parks - Arcadia County Park
Item ID
234AN
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Obituary of John Hoeppel, Arcadia resident since 1919, former Congressman from this area, and former Arcadia Post Master between 1922 and 1930. Died September 21, 1976 at age 95. Biographical data included.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1728
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 23, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 23, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Hoeppel, John H.
Item ID
1727AN
Collection
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Arcadia celebrated 100 years of cityhood with a cameo appearance by Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin, portrayed by John Reuter. Activities included a scavenger hunt, author book signing for Visions of Arcadia, and the unveiling of the bronze peacock topping the fountain. The peacock was sculpted by Dave Chapple.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25952
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 6, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 6, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Arcadia County Park
Reuter, John
Chapple, Dave
Item ID
26154AN
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The 37-acre Arcadia County Park, which costs the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department $234,000 a year to operate, may be fenced off and "abandoned" if the Department is forced to slash 25% of its budget.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper229
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 27, 1993
Pages
p. A-3 photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 27, 1993
Pages
p. A-3 photo
Subjects
Parks - Arcadia County Park
Item ID
229AN
Collection
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Los Angeles County officials are holding a meeting at 6:00 PM today at Arcadia County Park to address concerns and to "clarify misperceptions" about a plan to bring in a new operator and manager for the park's tennis center. The community is concerned about pricey fees or membership dues if the recommended operator iTennis is approved by the Board of Supervisors next month. Tony Bell, spokesperson for Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, said there will be no pay-to-play or required membership. The new contract will be to improve the quality of services, programs and amenities.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32774
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 12, 2012
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 12, 2012
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia County Park
Bell, Tony
Letts, John
Tennis
Item ID
32971AN
Collection
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"Tribute to veterans and military families" program at Arcadia County Park on May 27, 2017, Memorial Day weekend. It is the 20th annual program.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34882
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 25, 2017
Pages
p. 12
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 25, 2017
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Barger, Kathryn (Los Angeles County Supervisor)
Memorial Day holiday
Military
Veterans
Item ID
35072AN
Collection
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"Remembering our Veterans and Their Families" will be hosted by the Board of Supervisors' 5th District office at the Arcadia County Park on Saturday, Nov. 9.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24769
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 7, 2002
Pages
p. A2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 7, 2002
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Veterans
Parks - Arcadia County Park
Item ID
24963AN
Collection
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