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Three dignitaries present when plaque was placed commemorating 100th anniversary of the granting of Rancho Santa Anita to Hugo Reid. L-R: Palmer Conner, author of Romance of the Ranchos, Marshall Stimson, authority on Southern California history, and Don Smith, President of Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce.

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Date: April 19, 1941

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Date: April 19, 1941

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita; Hugo Reid Adobe

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 965

Collection: Photographs

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Group attending dedication ceremonies beside Hugo Reid Adobe at time plaque was placed, marking 100th year since Rancho was granted to Reid. Grey haired man on speakers platform is Marshall Stimson, authority on Southern California history.

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Date: April 19, 1941

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Date: April 19, 1941

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita; Hugo Reid Adobe

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 966

Collection: Photographs

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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1839-1847)-Hugo Reid

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Contents: 1. "Hugo Reid, Scotch adventurer." Arcadia Tribune, March 23, 1950. 2. "The homesite on Rancho Santa Anita." Lasca Leaves, April 1953. 3. "The historical buildings of Rancho Santa Anita." Lasca Leaves, October, 1950. 4. "Hugo Reid at the Rancho Santa Anita." From a drawing by Maynard Dixon. 5. …

Contents: 1. "Hugo Reid, Scotch adventurer." Arcadia Tribune, March 23, 1950.; 2. "The homesite on Rancho Santa Anita." Lasca Leaves, April 1953.; 3. "The historical buildings of Rancho Santa Anita." Lasca Leaves, October, 1950.; 4. "Hugo Reid at the Rancho Santa Anita." From a drawing by Maynard Dixon.; 5. Don Hugo of Rancho Santa Anita. This is chapter VIII from History of Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley California, Vol. 1 (1930) by Harold Carew.

Subjects: History-Rancho Santa Anita (1839-1847)-Hugo Reid

Item ID: 105AF

Collection: Subject Files

Part of Hugo Reid Adobe seen between two palms and foliage. Caption reads:The home of "Lucky" Baldwin, the walls of which were a Spanish fort. (THIS INFO IS NOT CORRECT.)

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Date: 1906

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Date: 1906

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita-1875-1909; Hugo Reid Adobe

Physical Description: 7x10 b&w

ID: 911

Collection: Photographs

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A Scots or Scottish pioneer Hugo Reid, came to Southern California in 1832, from Scotland. He was the first private owner of Rancho Santa Anita and an elementary in Arcadia carries his name.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 9, 2001

Pages: p. 1, 25

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 9, 2001

Pages: p. 1, 25

Subjects: Reid, Hugo--biography

Item ID: 33507AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Hugo Reid Adobe is seen in a state of disrepair. Stamped on back is, "Assistance League - Film Location Bureau." No further identification.

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Date: c.1938-1945

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Date: c.1938-1945

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita Inc.; Assistance League Film Location Bureau; Hugo Reid Adobe

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1533

Collection: Photographs

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A photo with a caption shows the Hugo Reid statue's move from Los Angeles County Park to a place outside the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. The statue is of Hugo Reid, his wife Victoria Reid, her children, and the family dog.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 1, 2003

Pages: p. 20

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 1, 2003

Pages: p. 20

Subjects: Reid, Hugo; Statuary

Item ID: 31567AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Sheep grazing beneath trees and apparently alongside a body of water (note extreme lower right section of photo). Believed to be on Rancho Santa Anita. Caption beneath one copy reads: "A pastoral scene on Santa Anita Rancho in 1890, just north of present Colorado Place."

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Date: 1890

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Date: 1890

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 120

Collection: Photographs

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Writer Charles Cooper recounts the history of the Los Angeles County Arboretum, including previous landowners Hugo Reid and Elias J. ("Lucky") Baldwin.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 13, 2003

Pages: p. 16

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 13, 2003

Pages: p. 16

Subjects: Baldwin, Elias J. ("Lucky"); Los Angeles County Arboretum - history; Rancho Santa Anita - history; Reid, Hugo

Item ID: 31234AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Photo of one plaque that was placed commemorating Balloon School and another plaque in honor of Lt. John Hoeppel, who was responsible for getting the land from U.S. government for Los Angeles County Park. See also photo #184.

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Date: c.1962

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Date: c.1962

Subjects: Balloon School; Arcadia County Park; Hoeppel, John H.

Physical Description: 9x11 b&w

ID: 185

Collection: Photographs

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Bronze plaque commemorating site of Arcadia's first school built in 1903. Plaque is located at 30 N. Santa Anita Ave.

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Date: 1979

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Date: 1979

Subjects: Schools-History-1880's-1950

Physical Description: 4x5 color

ID: 1229

Collection: Photographs

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Photo of chain of title and dates for Rancho Santa Anita

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 134

Collection: Photographs

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Hugo Reid statue clearly showing the Hugo Reid family with their dog. The San Gabriel mountains are visible in the background. Original photo stamped on back "Newspapers please credit WPA Federal Art Project Photo" and "Please return to WPA Federal Art Project, 1634 Temple Street, Los Angeles."

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Date: Unknown. Probably late 1930s.

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Date: Unknown. Probably late 1930s.

Subjects: Reid, Hugo; Hugo Reid Family Statue; Statuary

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1711

Collection: Photographs

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Photo of portion of two story Baldwin Ranch boarding house (built 1919 by Anita Baldwin). Was east of gate house on present day Old Ranch Road. Reid Greer remembers it as deserted and he and his friends used to explore it c. 1932. note: see Arcadia VF Arcadia-History-Rancho Santa Anita-1909-1939(Anita Baldwin) item #22 for description of boarding house.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 116

Collection: Photographs

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Reid, Hugo

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Contents: 1. A time of change. Article by Patricia Warren August 1973. 2. Hugo Reid references. Lasca Library December 1966. Two page bibliography prepared by Arboretum. 3. Hugo Reid brand. Copied from Hall of Records Brand Book #1. 4. The Ranchero. Article from Lasca Leaves by Sandy Snider September…

Contents: 1. A time of change. Article by Patricia Warren August 1973.; 2. Hugo Reid references. Lasca Library December 1966. Two page bibliography prepared by Arboretum.; 3. Hugo Reid brand. Copied from Hall of Records Brand Book #1.; 4. The Ranchero. Article from Lasca Leaves by Sandy Snider September 1975.; 5. Hugo Reid 1811-1852. Article by Weber, F.J., "The California Missions as others saw them." 1972; 6. Through frequent sale, Rancho value increased. news article, n.d.; 7. Hugo Reid, Humanitarian. Dakin, Susanna B. Article from QUARTERLY OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, vol. XXXI, no. 1 and 2. May and June 1949.; 8. Early Angeleno Hugo Reid's funeral announcement. CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL QUARTERLY. Fall 1975, p. 274.; 9. From romance to race horses by Fink, Augusta. Article from Westways February 1974.; 10. Hugo Reid at Santa Anita 1845. Cards made from a drawing by Maynard Dixon; 11. Who knows story of Hugo Reid's history. Pasadena Star News March 23, 1964.; 12. Hugo Reid, Scotch adventurer. Arcadia Tribune March 23, 1950.; 13. Scotsman granted Rancho Santa Anita. Pasadena Star News October 14, 1994.

Subjects: Reid, Hugo

Item ID: 190AF

Collection: Subject Files

Hugo Reid Adobe showing addition of wood made by E.J."Lucky" Baldwin, and original adobe with tile roof on right side of photo.

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Date: 1937

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Date: 1937

Subjects: Hugo Reid Adobe

Physical Description: 6x10 b&w

ID: 293

Collection: Photographs

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View from north side of lagoon toward the Hugo Reid Adobe before any restoration work was done. Photo taken by Paul Kennedy.

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Date: c.1940's

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Date: c.1940's

Subjects: Hugo Reid Adobe

Physical Description: 10x13 b&w mounted on board

ID: 716

Collection: Photographs

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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.

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Date: c.1937

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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

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Hugo Reid Adobe showing E.J."Lucky" Baldwin addition on left side of photo and original adobe with tile roof on right side of photo. There is a sign and a bench on right side of photo, and many trees.

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Date: c.1910

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Date: c.1910

Subjects: Hugo Reid Adobe

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 292

Collection: Photographs

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Articles regarding Hugo Reid.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 23, 1950 p. 1 (article and picture); November 8, 1954 p. 1 (portrait presented)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 23, 1950 p. 1 (article and picture); November 8, 1954 p. 1 (portrait presented)

Subjects: Reid, Hugo

Item ID: 4163AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Group attending dedication ceremonies beside Hugo Reid Adobe at time plaque was placed, marking 100th year since Rancho was granted to Reid. Grey haired man on speakers platform is Marshall Stimson, authority on Southern California history.

Images

History-Rancho Santa Anita (1839-1847)-Hugo Reid

Part of Hugo Reid Adobe seen between two palms and foliage. Caption reads:The home of "Lucky" Baldwin, the walls of which were a Spanish fort. (THIS INFO IS NOT CORRECT.)

Images

A Scots or Scottish pioneer Hugo Reid, came to Southern California in 1832, from Scotland. He was the first private owner of Rancho Santa Anita and an elementary in Arcadia carries his name.

Hugo Reid Adobe is seen in a state of disrepair. Stamped on back is, "Assistance League - Film Location Bureau." No further identification.

Images

A photo with a caption shows the Hugo Reid statue's move from Los Angeles County Park to a place outside the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. The statue is of Hugo Reid, his wife Victoria Reid, her children, and the family dog.

Sheep grazing beneath trees and apparently alongside a body of water (note extreme lower right section of photo). Believed to be on Rancho Santa Anita. Caption beneath one copy reads: "A pastoral scene on Santa Anita Rancho in 1890, just north of present Colorado Place."

Images

Writer Charles Cooper recounts the history of the Los Angeles County Arboretum, including previous landowners Hugo Reid and Elias J. ("Lucky") Baldwin.

Photo of one plaque that was placed commemorating Balloon School and another plaque in honor of Lt. John Hoeppel, who was responsible for getting the land from U.S. government for Los Angeles County Park. See also photo #184.

Images

Bronze plaque commemorating site of Arcadia's first school built in 1903. Plaque is located at 30 N. Santa Anita Ave.

Images

Photo of chain of title and dates for Rancho Santa Anita

Images

Hugo Reid statue clearly showing the Hugo Reid family with their dog. The San Gabriel mountains are visible in the background. Original photo stamped on back "Newspapers please credit WPA Federal Art Project Photo" and "Please return to WPA Federal Art Project, 1634 Temple Street, Los Angeles."

Images

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Reid, Hugo

Hugo Reid Adobe showing addition of wood made by E.J."Lucky" Baldwin, and original adobe with tile roof on right side of photo.

Images

View from north side of lagoon toward the Hugo Reid Adobe before any restoration work was done. Photo taken by Paul Kennedy.

Images

Top photo shows statue of Hugo Reid family at Arcadia County Park. Bottom two scenes show people enjoying Arcadia County Park.

Images

Hugo Reid Adobe showing E.J."Lucky" Baldwin addition on left side of photo and original adobe with tile roof on right side of photo. There is a sign and a bench on right side of photo, and many trees.

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Articles regarding Hugo Reid.