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"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Side view showing the Queen Anne Cottage and peacock. Riders standing on ground, left to right: Black Hawk pilot, Captain Jon Shafer representing local service men and women; Nicholas Campbell, Dr. Bradford Hack, and Dawn Pejsar representing Methodist Hospital; Lane Barcham and Alison Chien representing local children.

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Date
January 1, 2003
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Date
January 1, 2003
Subjects
Tournament of Roses - Floats - 2003
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Barcham, Lane
Campbell, Nicholas
Chien, Alison
Hack, Bradford (Dr.)
Pejsar, Dawn
Shafer, Jon (Capt.)
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1700
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Photographs
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Bradford Hack, Dawn Pejsar, and Nicholas Campbell will be some of the riders on the 2003 float representing Arcadia in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Other riders are named as well.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 28, 2002
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p. 16
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 28, 2002
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 1903-2003
Campbell, Nicholas
Hack, Bradford
Pejsar, Dawn
Parade floats
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade - 2003
Item ID
30909AN
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Lane Barcham and Alison Chien will ride on the Arcadia city float at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade in 2003.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 2002
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p. 16
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 2002
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Barcham, Lane
Chien, Alison
Parade floats
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade - 2003
Item ID
30846AN
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Arcadia's 100th birthday festivities will begin in January with the city's float entry in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Riders on float include Jon Dorian Shafer, Lane Barcham and Alison Chien. Other activities for the centennial year are outlined.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 7, 2002
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 7, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 1903-2003
Barcham, Lane
Chien, Alison
Ha, Derek
Parade floats
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade - 2003
Shafer, Jon Dorian
Item ID
30849AN
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Alison Chien and Lane Barchan recently won a drawing to ride on the City of Arcadia float in the 2003 Tournament of Roses parade.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 23, 2002
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 23, 2002
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p. A3
Subjects
Rose Parade
Chien, Alison
Barchan, Lane
Tournament of Roses, 2003
Item ID
24971AN
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Newspaper Index
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"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Side view featuring the riders: Black Hawk pilot Capt. Jon Shafer and an unnamed Santa Anita Racetrack jockey.

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Date
January 1, 2003
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Date
January 1, 2003
Subjects
Tournament of Roses - Floats - 2003
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Shafer, Jon (Capt.)
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ID
1703
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"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Back view featuring a flowering tree and the tail feathers of a peacock.

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Date
January 1, 2003
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Date
January 1, 2003
Subjects
Tournament of Roses - Floats - 2003
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Physical Description
5x7 color
ID
1699
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Photographs
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"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Partial front and side view featuring the riders: Black Hawk pilot Capt. Jon Shafer and an unnamed Santa Anita Racetrack jockey.

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Date
January 1, 2003
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Date
January 1, 2003
Subjects
Tournament of Roses - Floats - 2003
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Shafer, Jon (Capt.)
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5x7 color
ID
1702
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Jo Anne Seaman, who is blind, shared her personal stories and her red ham radio with Camino Grove Elementary School fourth graders (in photo with Seaman) Nathan Chien, Audrey Cho, Bradford Hunt, Jonas Yee, Elise Fong.

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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
December 14, 2013
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p. 1, 3
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Mountain Views News
Date
December 14, 2013
Pages
p. 1, 3
Subjects
Camino Grove Elementary School students
Chien, Nathan
Cho, Audrey
Fong, Elise
Hunt, Bradford
Seaman, Jo Anne
Yee, Jonas
Item ID
33904AN
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"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Front view featuring images and icons of the city with the Queen Anne Cottage at center of float.

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Date
January 1, 2003
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Date
January 1, 2003
Subjects
Tournament of Roses - Floats - 2003
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
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ID
1698
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"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Front view showing the "Queen's Trophy" award banner won for most effective use and display of roses in concept, design and presentation.

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Date
January 1, 2003
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Date
January 1, 2003
Subjects
Tournament of Roses - Floats - 2003
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
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1704
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Arcadia officially unveiled the design for its city centennial float last week. Designed by Phoenix Builders, it features the Queen Anne Cottage, the wishing well fountain from Santa Anita, and a giant peacock. It cost $100,000. A list of float riders is included.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 15, 2002
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 15, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia centennial
Parade floats
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade (2003)
Item ID
30703AN
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Arcadia's float saluting its centennial was awarded the Queen's Trophy. The float was called "100 Years of Good Health, Happiness and Prosperity."

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 9, 2003
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p. 17
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 9, 2003
Pages
p. 17
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 1903-2003
Awards
Floats
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade - 2003
Item ID
31018AN
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Mastering tai chi. Arcadia teacher Arnold Chien uses "kinetic" style in his classes at Los Angeles County Arboretum.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 1, 2017
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 1, 2017
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Chien, Arnold
Tai Chi
Item ID
35126AN
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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.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 6, 2003
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p. A1
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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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Arcadia's official city birthday party will be held August 5, a date that reflects the official declaration of Arcadia cityhood by the Board of Supervisors, back in 1903. The 100th birthday party includes a scavenger hunt, the release of the anthology "Visions of Arcadia," unveiling the bronze peacock statue at Peacock Corner, a mixer at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum, and a birthday party at the Community Center. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 18, July 31, 2003.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 17, 2003
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p. 18
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 17, 2003
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 2003
Item ID
31940AN
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Arcadia badges pay tribute to history. Arcadia Police Department employees will wear old-fashioned badges made to look like those that local lawmen pinned to their uniforms 100 years ago. The special Centennial badge will be worn during 2003.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 6, 2003
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p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 6, 2003
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p. A1
Subjects
Police Department
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
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Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Lane are parents of a daughter.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 24, 1940
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p. 3
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 24, 1940
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Lane, daughter
Item ID
5990AN
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Using the theme "100 Years of Good Health, Happiness and Prosperity," an Arcadia Rose Parade float commemorates the city's centennial. Riding on the float will be a doctor, a nurse, a graduate of Arcadia Methodist Hospital's neonatal program, US Army Captain Jon Shafer, a horseracing figure, and two local children. The two children will be chosen by random drawing.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 10, 2002
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p. 15
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 10, 2002
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Arcadia centennial
Parade floats
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade - 2003
Item ID
30813AN
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Centennial Celebrations, 2003

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1. Flyer recruiting volunteers for Centennial Commission, 1997. 2. Memo from the City Manager to City Council regarding a report and recommendations to adopt Resolution No. 5995 establishing the Arcadia Centennial Celebration Commission. 3. Brochure offering sponsorship of Centennial flags that …
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1. Flyer recruiting volunteers for Centennial Commission, 1997.
2. Memo from the City Manager to City Council regarding a report and recommendations to adopt Resolution No. 5995 establishing the Arcadia Centennial Celebration Commission.
3. Brochure offering sponsorship of Centennial flags that will be hung on street light poles throughout the City. Flags will cost $125 and proceeds will help fund Arcadia Centennial activities planned for 2003. Application for sponsorship is attached.
4. Contest entry form for drawing to select two children to ride on the Arcadia Centennial Float in the 2003 Rose Parade.
5. Deadline approaching to enter the drawing to select two youngsters to ride on the 2003 Arcadia Rose Float. Gives theme for float, list who will ride on float, and funding. Rules for entry and where applications can be picked up are given. ArcadiaMail Message, October 7, 2002.
6. "Ode to Arcadia," Arcadia Centennial Poetry Contest Rules, Entry Form, and flyer. Sponsored by the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. March/April 2003.
7. Arcadia float lineup almost complete. Riders on Arcadia's centennial float in the 2003 Tournament of Roses listed. They will ride on a float with the theme of "100 Years of Good Health, Happiness and Prosperity," being built by Phoenix Floats. Arcadia Weekly, November 28-December 4, 2002, p. 16.
8. "Views of Arcadia 2003" calendar created by Arcadia High School Visual Arts Department in collaboration with the Arcadia Centennial Committee in preparation to celebrate the city's 100th year.
9. Arcadia Kicks Off Centennial Year. Includes info. on Lucky Baldwin and a short history of Arcadia. Arcadia Weekly, January 2-8, 2003, p. 1.
10. 2003 Tournament of Roses Rose Parade program and reserved seat ticket. Information on Arcadia's float on page 77. (2nd copy in Box 35)
11. Arcadia float wins Queen's Trophy in the Pasadena 2003 Tournament of Roses parade. Arcadia Weekly, January 9-15, 2003, p. 17.
12. Promotional flyer for Arcadia Centennial gift merchandise. 2003
13. "City of Arcadia 1903-2003" color advertising page celebrating 100 years of excellence. Includes various photos and the centennial logo. San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Group. January 31, 2003.
14. "Arcadia Memories" flyer asking residents to submit memories of Arcadia special events and people to be published in the Arcadia Newsletter, on the City's website and/or in a special Centennial Celebration publication. March 2003.
15. Flyer advertising the March 20, 2003 Centennial program with author John W. Robinson. Presented by The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library.
16. Letter sent to Mr. John Reuter (a.k.a. "Lucky Baldwin") inviting him to his birthday party on Thursday, April 3rd from the Arcadia Public Library Children's Department.
17. Flyer on "Family Night! Celebrate Lucky Baldwin's Birthday!" Thursday, April 3, 2003 in the Cay Mortenson Auditorium at the Arcadia Public Library.
18. Flyer on "Celebrating our Centennial through the eyes of our Sister City, Tripolis, Greece." Grand ball to be held on September 13, 2003 at the Los Angeles County Botanical Gardens.
19. Reduced color copy of the poster advertising the Arcadia Centennial Concert Series, Big Bands Sounds of the Century featuring Jack Lantz and his Orchestra on April 27, 2003, and American History Through Song on May 18, 2003. Original poster (11" x 17") stored in Box #77.
20. An Evening with Arcadia Authors. Arcadia Public Library Foundation presents a special Centennial Celebration Event. Patt Morrison, moderator and Arcadia authors Shau May Yung, Sandy Snider, Meredith Brucker, and Debo Kotun. May 31, 2003. (Two flyers)
21. "Local authors do part to mark city's centennial." A four-author panel moderated by journalist Pat Morrison and including Sandy Snider, Debo Kotun, Meredith Brucker, and Shau May Yung will showcase the city's writing talent at a discussion sponsored by the Arcadia Public Library Foundation. The Sunday Star, March 30, 2003. p. 1.
22. Flyer for the Centennial Bike Ride on Saturday, May 10, 2003 leaving from Fire Station 106.
23. Catalog prepared to identify the work of the participants of the Centennial Celebration Art Show at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. May 2003. Program for the Art Show Awards and Reception on May 2, 2003.
24. Flyer for Centennial Family Day on Saturday, May 17, 2003 at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. Mervyn's Moving Mission, an educational exhibit-on-the-move will be open at the event.
25. Flyer for Glimpses of Arcadia, Senior Day Camp 2003, Centennial Celebration on Thursday, June 5, 2003 at Arcadia Wilderness Park.
26. Program, ticket and music for "American History Through Song," performed at the Church of the Good Shepherd, May 18, 2003. Music arranged and conducted by Ed Lojeski: "American Tapestry, the Heart of American Folk Music," "Amazing Grace," "My Girl/My Guy," and "God Bless America." (3 programs, 2 tickets, 4 music)
27. Digital photos of American History Through Song, Church of the Good Shepherd, May 18, 2003. (7 pages with captions); Ten additional photos ( in 5 plastic sleeves).
28. Digital photos of Big Bands Sounds of the Century featuring Jack Lantz and his Orchestra held at the Arcadia Community Center, April 27, 2003; and Tickets for the event (two).
29. Invitation to the 100th Birthday Bash! and Lucky Baldwin's Treasure Trail Pre-Registration Form. Tuesday, August 5, 2003. (Two copies). And Happy 100th birthday Arcadia! Tuesday, August 5, 2003 one page list of events.
30. "Ode to Arcadia" Centennial Poetry Contest 2003. Winners - Entry Cover Pages and Poems; Other Cover Pages and Poems; Disqualified Entries Arrived Late 4/9/2003. Stored in BOX 75.
31. Lucky Baldwin Treasure Trail flyer, limerick clues about 15 locations around town with answers, and Lucky Baldwin Buck #7. Lucky Baldwin Buck #7 was given out when scavenger hunt teams figured out the clue which led them to the Arcadia Library History Room - #7 on the list of limericks. Number on each buck matched limerick clue location 1-15 . August 5, 2003.
32. Celebrating Arcadia's Rich Heritage. Officials hold day's worth of events for city's 100th birthday. Pasadena Star News, August 6, 2003, p. A1.
33. Flyer for the City of Arcadia Centennial T-Shirts with various designs showing historical scenes.
34. Flyer for the "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Centennial Taste Around Arcadia" on Monday, September 8, 2003 at the LA County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens. Funds to benefit the National Childhood Cancer Foundation and Child Care Information Services.
35. Flyer for ordering the book "Visions of Arcadia," bookmarks and program for the unveiling of "Visions of Arcadia: A Centennial Anthology, " edited by Gary Kovacic. Tuesday, August 5, 2003 at the Arcadia Public Library. Program includes information on each of the authors who contributed an essay for the book.
36. Library business envelope stamped with the centennial cancellation for August 5, 2003 from the post office on Wheeler Avenue. Reads: "Arcadia's Centennial Station. 100 Years, A Time for Pride, A Time for Celebration. Arcadia, CA 91007. August 5, 2003." (Two envelopes)
37. "Ode to Arcadia," opinion article written by Mayor Gary A. Kovacic remembering the significant changes in Arcadia over the past 100 years. Pasadena Star News, August 24, 2003, page A16.
38. Arcadia on Parade. Arcadia's centennial float, "100 years of Good Health," rolls along the parade route and the Arcadia High School Apache Marching Band march down Colorado in the Tournament of Roses parade. Sunday Star, January 5, 2003, page. 1
39. "Community of Homes 1903-2003 Centennial" gold medallion. Gift from Wopschall Printing & Promotional Group, Pasadena, CA. Stored in Box #77.
40. "Community of Homes 1903-2003 Centennial" gold Christmas/Holiday ornament. Gift from Wopschall Printing & Promotional Group, Pasadena, CA. Stored in Box #77.
41. Lucky Baldwin Day tote bag. 2003. Stored in Box #77.
42. Mayor / Mayor Pro Tem Rotation Schedule for centennial celebrations, April 16, 2002 through April 20, 2004. Memo dated July 1, 2003.
43. "Resolution number 6351 requesting street name change from Civic Center Drive to Centennial Way," memo dated August 5, 2003 from Don Penman.
44. Time capsule registration form. Includes list of contents of Centennial Time Capsule.
45.Arcadia's Time Capsule Will Not be Buried article by Dorothy Denne. Time capsule is housed in a mahogany chest, housed in Arcadia's historical museum (Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage).
46. Dedication Ceremony Bronze Peacock-Peacock Corner, August 5, 2003. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum Centennial Mixer, August 5, 2003 one page program.
47. Invitation, program for Centennial Ball, September 13, 2003.
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Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Item ID
255AF
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