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Man is riding bicycle on a path inside Rancho Santa Anita Park and Lake (later, the Arboretum), with many palm trees. Sign reads "Open to the Public Daily until 7PM, private property" and "Curves, drive slowly through park." The following information is from Sandy Snider: This is indeed, today’s Arboretum, but at the time the property was owned by a real estate syndicate named Rancho Santa Anita Inc. The enterprise was headed by the Chandler family (Harry until he died), and they bought the land from Anita Baldwin in 1936 for purposes of residential development. About 1939 they opened “the park” to visitors in hopes of encouraging land sales. About 30 acres surrounding the lake was sort of set aside as Santa Anita Park and Lake, that was roughly the area made available for movie location rentals and clearly for bicyclists, etc. 1939 is the circa date for this photograph, but it could have been anytime between 1936 and 1947 (when the land was sold to State and County for use as an Arboretum). The granite boulders lining roadways were typical Baldwin Ranch landscape features, and the pillars seen in the photo are also from Baldwin times. In the background you can see more boulders in a circular sort of shape – likely the old Baldwin Lily Pond.

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Date: c.1939

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Date: c.1939

Subjects: Arboretum; Rancho Santa Anita

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 2170

Collection: Photographs

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Photo and text of an L.A. Times newspaper article titled "Historic Santa Anita Tract Deed Delivered to County," describing the transfer of deed for 111-acre tract from Rancho Santa Anita, Inc. to the Los Angeles County Supervisors. The article states that the property will be converted into an arboretum.

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Date: March 27, 1947

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Date: March 27, 1947

Subjects: Arboretum; Rancho Santa Anita, Inc.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1506

Collection: Photographs

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Photographic reproduction of full two-page spread appearing in the February 28, 1938 issue of Life Magazine. Photo shows men on horses with swords, appearing to be fighting a battle. Caption indicates it was taken during filming of the movie OF HUMAN HEARTS. Information found with the original indicates that the filming took place at the Arboretum.

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Date: c. February, 1938

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Date: c. February, 1938

Subjects: Motion pictures; Arboretum; Santa Anita Rancho, Inc.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1532

Collection: Photographs

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Six men are seen standing in a group. L-R:Los Angeles County Supervisor John Anson Ford, Superintendent William A. Smith, Superintendent Raymond V. Darby (Chairman), F. Wesley Davies (Manager Rancho Santa Anita, Inc.), and Superintendent Leonard J. Roach. Davies is seen handing deed to 111-acre tract of historic Rancho Santa Anita to Superintendent Darby. This was to be developed into the Arboretum.

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Date: March 1947

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Date: March 1947

Subjects: Arboretum; Davies, F. Wesley; Rancho Santa Anita, Inc.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1505

Collection: Photographs

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Airport scene taken at the Arboretum. Airplane on left and part of hangar visible on right. A number of people are standing around by the hangar. Handwritten note on back of photo states, "The plane taking off from landing field just west of Rancho Santa Anita Park in 'Safari'."

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Date: undated

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Date: undated

Subjects: Motion pictures; Arboretum

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1521

Collection: Photographs

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Sign on gate entrance to the Arboretum reads NO MINORS ALLOWED.

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Date: undated

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Date: undated

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita, Inc.; Arboretum

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1523

Collection: Photographs

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Narrow Queen Anne Cottage roadway with tall trees and palms on both sides. Stamped on the original is "Assistance League-Film Location Bureau." No further identification.

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Date: c. 1936-1939

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Date: c. 1936-1939

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita Inc.; Assistance League Film Location Bureau; Arboretum

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1538

Collection: Photographs

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Three men are standing on a small boat during filming of a movie at the Arboretum. Handwritten note states,"John Payne in Enchanted Voyage - July, 1945 - Rancho Santa Anita."

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Date: July, 1945

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Date: July, 1945

Subjects: Motion pictures; Arboretum

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1522

Collection: Photographs

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Sunset Magazine's demonstration gardens have been completely revamped, with an eye toward environmentally friendly products and native plants.

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Newspaper: Los Angeles Times

Date: November 5, 1998

Pages: p. E4 w/photos

Newspaper: Los Angeles Times

Date: November 5, 1998

Pages: p. E4 w/photos

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 16723AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Los Angeles County Arboretum will transfer from the financially strapped Los Angeles County Department of Arboreta and Botanica to the larger Department of Parks and Recreation on January 1, 1993.

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Newspaper: Star Tribune

Date: December 16, 1992

Pages: p. A-4

Newspaper: Star Tribune

Date: December 16, 1992

Pages: p. A-4

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 295AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Atlantic Richfield Corporation has contributed $50,000 toward the building of the planned Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The contribution is in addition to a recent $25,000 ARCO grant to support ongoing programs.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1980

Pages: p. 4

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1980

Pages: p. 4

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 450AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Queen Anne Cottage is seen from across the lake, with a reflection of the cottage in the lake. Cottage was used by Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin. Currently on the grounds of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Original fiberboard print. Caption reads "Views of Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley, E. A. Bonine, Photo., Lamanda Park, Los Angeles Co., Cal."

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Date: c.1900?

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Date: c.1900?

Subjects: Queen Anne Cottage; Arboretum

Physical Description: 5 1/4 x 8 1/2 b&w

ID: 1694

Collection: Photographs

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Workers are salvaging items from the Anoakia mansion to be donated to the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 29, 2000

Pages: p. A1 w/photo

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 29, 2000

Pages: p. A1 w/photo

Subjects: Anoakia; Arboretum

Item ID: 19532AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A well and several gates from the Anoakia mansion were removed and donated to the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 1, 2000

Pages: p. A1 w/photo

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 1, 2000

Pages: p. A1 w/photo

Subjects: Anoakia; Arboretum

Item ID: 19530AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A scene from MGM's "Susan and God" starring Joan Crawford and Frederic March. Taken among Oaks north of winery.

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Date: circa 1939

1 image

Date: circa 1939

Subjects: Arboretum; Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1716

Collection: Photographs

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Terrance McGowan of Santa Barbara donated 65 koi, Japanese carp that resemble giant goldfish, to the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 5, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 5, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 460AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Governor George Deukmejian signed into law legislation transferring title of Arcadia and Monrovia's arboreta from the state to the county of Los Angeles.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 27, 1987

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 27, 1987

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 459AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Village street scene from set of "On the Road to Singapore," filmed at the Arboretum in 1940. Film starred Bing Crosby and Bob Hope.

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Date: c.1940

1 image

Date: c.1940

Subjects: Arboretum; Film industry; Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1361

Collection: Photographs

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The Arboretum was awarded a $25,000 emergency grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The funds will be used to repair the damage that occurred during a windstorm in February.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 9, 1980

Pages: p. 6

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 9, 1980

Pages: p. 6

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 452AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

"Big Bugs" is the new exhibit at the Arboretum. The sculptures are created from whole trees and dried forest findings by New York artist David Rogers.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 10, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 10, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum; Exhibits; Rogers, David

Item ID: 28025AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Airport scene taken at the Arboretum. Airplane on left and part of hangar visible on right. A number of people are standing around by the hangar. Handwritten note on back of photo states, "The plane taking off from landing field just west of Rancho Santa Anita Park in 'Safari'."

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Sign on gate entrance to the Arboretum reads NO MINORS ALLOWED.

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Narrow Queen Anne Cottage roadway with tall trees and palms on both sides. Stamped on the original is "Assistance League-Film Location Bureau." No further identification.

Images

Three men are standing on a small boat during filming of a movie at the Arboretum. Handwritten note states,"John Payne in Enchanted Voyage - July, 1945 - Rancho Santa Anita."

Images

Sunset Magazine's demonstration gardens have been completely revamped, with an eye toward environmentally friendly products and native plants.

The Los Angeles County Arboretum will transfer from the financially strapped Los Angeles County Department of Arboreta and Botanica to the larger Department of Parks and Recreation on January 1, 1993.

Atlantic Richfield Corporation has contributed $50,000 toward the building of the planned Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The contribution is in addition to a recent $25,000 ARCO grant to support ongoing programs.

Images

Workers are salvaging items from the Anoakia mansion to be donated to the Arboretum.

A well and several gates from the Anoakia mansion were removed and donated to the Arboretum.

A scene from MGM's "Susan and God" starring Joan Crawford and Frederic March. Taken among Oaks north of winery.

Images

Terrance McGowan of Santa Barbara donated 65 koi, Japanese carp that resemble giant goldfish, to the Arboretum.

Governor George Deukmejian signed into law legislation transferring title of Arcadia and Monrovia's arboreta from the state to the county of Los Angeles.

Village street scene from set of "On the Road to Singapore," filmed at the Arboretum in 1940. Film starred Bing Crosby and Bob Hope.

Images

The Arboretum was awarded a $25,000 emergency grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The funds will be used to repair the damage that occurred during a windstorm in February.

"Big Bugs" is the new exhibit at the Arboretum. The sculptures are created from whole trees and dried forest findings by New York artist David Rogers.