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Bicycles and Bicycling

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Contents: 1. "Bike it or hike it." Los Angeles County brochure. 2. "Bicycle route proposed." Arcadia Tribune, February 21, 1974, page 1. 3. City of Arcadia bike ways map. 4. "Arcadia ride will let you combine work with pleasure." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, June 30, 1988, Section B8, by Tom Timmermann. …

Contents: 1. "Bike it or hike it." Los Angeles County brochure.; 2. "Bicycle route proposed." Arcadia Tribune, February 21, 1974, page 1.; 3. City of Arcadia bike ways map.; 4. "Arcadia ride will let you combine work with pleasure." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, June 30, 1988, Section B8, by Tom Timmermann.; 5. 5th Annual Community Bike Ride, Saturday, May 7, 2005. Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department. Includes map of bike route.

Subjects: Bicycles and Bicycling

Item ID: 34AF

Collection: Subject Files

Monroe, William Newton. Monrovia

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Artist: Justine Wishek

Description: Monroe House -- This is the home (known as The Oaks) of William Newton Monroe, a Los Angeles Councilman, who in 1886 bought 60 acres as a townsite and laid out the town of Monrovia, which was incorporated in 1887. It was located on Primrose Avenue.

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Artist: Justine Wishek

Description: Monroe House -- This is the home (known as The Oaks) of William Newton Monroe, a Los Angeles Councilman, who in 1886 bought 60 acres as a townsite and laid out the town of Monrovia, which was incorporated in 1887. It was located on Primrose Avenue.

Item ID: 43W

Collection: Paintings

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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1865-1872)-William Wolfskill

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Contents: 1. "William Wolfskill - the first man to raise oranges commercially in California." Magazine source and date unknown. 2. Notes from visit with Marcella Palethorpe, great-granddaughter of William Wolfskill, March 3, 1980. Present were Arcadia Librarian Pat McAdam and Sandy Snider of the Los Angele…

Contents: 1. "William Wolfskill - the first man to raise oranges commercially in California." Magazine source and date unknown.; 2. Notes from visit with Marcella Palethorpe, great-granddaughter of William Wolfskill, March 3, 1980. Present were Arcadia Librarian Pat McAdam and Sandy Snider of the Los Angeles Count Arboretum.; 3. "Wolfskill paid $20,000 for rancho in 1865." Arcadia Tribune, December 8, 1977 by Anna Wallace.

Subjects: History-Rancho Santa Anita (1865-1872)-William Wolfskill

Item ID: 109AF

Collection: Subject Files

History-Rancho Santa Anita (1858-1865)-William Corbitt and Albert Dibblee

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Contents: 1. "The well-known rancho, Santa Anita." An article from the book, California Ranchos and Farms, 1846-1862, published by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1967.

Contents: 1. "The well-known rancho, Santa Anita." An article from the book, California Ranchos and Farms, 1846-1862, published by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1967.

Subjects: History-Rancho Santa Anita (1858-1865)-William Corbitt and Albert Dibblee

Item ID: 108AF

Collection: Subject Files

City of Arcadia- Arcadia Redevelopment Agency

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Contents: City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1962-1984.

Contents: City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1962-1984.

Subjects: City of Arcadia- Arcadia Redevelopment Agency

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 91

Shelf Number: Shelf C6

Item ID: 397AF

Collection: Subject Files

City of Arcadia -Arcadia Redevelopment Agency

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Contents: City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1985-1991 Amended Agency Bylaws approved by the Agency and Council on March 6, 2001 Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements June 30, 1997 Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements June 30, 1998 Lease Rate Data Inform…

Contents: City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1985-1991; Amended Agency Bylaws approved by the Agency and Council on March 6, 2001; Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements June 30, 1997; Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements June 30, 1998; Lease Rate Data Information Sheets-July 1995, July 1998, February 1999, December 1999, June 2001, January 2002, September 2002, April 2003, November 2003.; City of Arcadia Assessed Value (Net Taxable) Fiscal Years 1986-1987 through 2000-2001. City of Arcadia Business License Activity and Building Permit Valuation History for FY 1995-1996 through 2000-2001. Redevelopment Agency Highlights 1974-2001). Partial list of Agency Asssisted Projects.

Subjects: City of Arcadia -Arcadia Redevelopment Agency

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 92

Shelf Number: Shelf C6

Item ID: 398AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia-Library-Arcadia Public Library Foundation

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Contents: 1. Letter to Arcadia Public Library Foundation from Internal Revenue Service approving federal income tax exemption under section 501(a) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Dated June 30, 1995. 2.Arcadia Public Library Foundation brochure from 2005, describing the foundation with don…

Contents: 1. Letter to Arcadia Public Library Foundation from Internal Revenue Service approving federal income tax exemption under section 501(a) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Dated June 30, 1995.; 2.Arcadia Public Library Foundation brochure from 2005, describing the foundation with donation form.; 3. "Opening minds to shape our future" brochure outlines the needs and goals of the Arcadia Public Library Foundation.; 4. Arcadia Public Library Foundation letterhead.; 5. Arcadia Public Library Foundation "Capital Campaign" brochure and form for donations, to fill needs associated with the library remodeling project. Circa 1995-1996.; 6. Arcadia Public Library Foundation Patron Recognition luncheon, September 28, 1997.; 7. Page from the library website about the Library Foundation with its goals and history. c. 2015. Note: The Foundation dissolved in 2016.

Subjects: Arcadia-Library-Arcadia Public Library Foundation

Item ID: 287AF

Collection: Subject Files

City of Arcadia Assessment Books of the Property in the City of Arcadia

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Start Date: 1948

End Date: 1954

Contents: City of Arcadia. Assessment books of the property in the City of Arcadia. Includes legal description, last known owner, value of land, taxes paid. 101 A. Book 1. Assessment no. 1-728. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 2. Assessment no.729-1721. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. 101 B. Book 3. Assessment…

Start Date: 1948

End Date: 1954

Contents: City of Arcadia. Assessment books of the property in the City of Arcadia. Includes legal description, last known owner, value of land, taxes paid.; 101 A. Book 1. Assessment no. 1-728. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 2. Assessment no.729-1721. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.; 101 B. Book 3. Assessment no. 1722-2532. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 4. Assessment no. 2533-3391. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.; 101 C. Book 5. Assessment no. 3392-4596. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 6. Assessment No. 4597-5666. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.; 101 D. Book 7. Assessment no. 5667-6765. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 8. Assessment no. 6767-7784A. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.; 101 E. Book 9. Assessment no. 7785-9032. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 10. Assessment no. 9033-9976. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.

Subjects: City of Arcadia Assessment Books of the Property in the City of Arcadia

Physical Description: Ten books bound in ledgers

Location: Basement

Box Number: Boxes 101A through 101E

Shelf Number: Shelf H21 and Shelf H22

Item ID: 408AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Contents: Newspaper articles, scrapbook, photograph, pamphlets.

Contents: Newspaper articles, scrapbook, photograph, pamphlets.

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 007

Shelf Number: Shelf H3

Item ID: 450AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Contents: "Boswell the Bookworm" Bookplate original artwork and copyright. 1963 Newspaper Clippings 1989 - 1993

Contents: "Boswell the Bookworm" Bookplate original artwork and copyright. 1963 Newspaper Clippings 1989 - 1993

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 007A

Shelf Number: Shelf H3

Item ID: 451AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/subject451

Contents: Silent Auction Records, 1984 - 2005

Contents: Silent Auction Records, 1984 - 2005

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 007B

Shelf Number: Shelf H3

Item ID: 452AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/subject475

Contents: Scrapbook, 1964-1971

Contents: Scrapbook, 1964-1971

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 028

Shelf Number: Shelf H10

Item ID: 477AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/subject476

Contents: Scrapbook, 1956-1964 Scrapbook, 1972-1976

Contents: Scrapbook, 1956-1964 Scrapbook, 1972-1976

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 029

Shelf Number: Shelf H10

Item ID: 478AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/subject477

Contents: Scrapbook, 1976-1985 Scrapbook, "Twice Told Tales," 10/6/61

Contents: Scrapbook, 1976-1985 Scrapbook, "Twice Told Tales," 10/6/61

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 030

Shelf Number: Shelf H11

Item ID: 479AF

Collection: Subject Files

Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)

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Contents: 1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints

Contents: 1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints

Subjects: Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 37

Shelf Number: Shelf B4

Item ID: 346AF

Collection: Subject Files

Chamber of Commerce - Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce

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Contents: Chamber of Commerce. Minutes of Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. April 1914 to December 1926. 1 ledger

Contents: Chamber of Commerce. Minutes of Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. April 1914 to December 1926. 1 ledger

Subjects: Chamber of Commerce - Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 80

Shelf Number: Shelf B6

Item ID: 386AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia's Best

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Contents: 1. Arcadia's Best Patriotic Festival program. Celebrating America's History, July 2, 2011. First annual Arcadia's Best Patriotic Festival and Parade. 2. Arcadia's Best Patriotic Festival fundraising committee flyer for Bar-B-Que dinner, May 15, 2011. 3. One Community, One Book, October 2, 2011. Wit…

Contents: 1. Arcadia's Best Patriotic Festival program. Celebrating America's History, July 2, 2011. First annual Arcadia's Best Patriotic Festival and Parade.; 2. Arcadia's Best Patriotic Festival fundraising committee flyer for Bar-B-Que dinner, May 15, 2011.; 3. One Community, One Book, October 2, 2011. With a letter from Mayor Gary A. Kovacic inviting people to read Cliff Falls by C. B. Shiepe.; 4. One Community, One Book "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, event held October 22, 2010.

Subjects: Arcadia's Best

Item ID: 294AF

Collection: Subject Files

Ode to Arcadia

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Contents: “Ode to Arcadia” Centennial Poetry Contest 2003

Contents: “Ode to Arcadia” Centennial Poetry Contest 2003

Subjects: Ode to Arcadia

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 75

Shelf Number: Shelf C4

Item ID: 381AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Station

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Artist: Edna Lenz

Description: Arcadia Sante Fe Station -- This is the Arcadia Santa Fe station as it looked in 1966.

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Artist: Edna Lenz

Description: Arcadia Sante Fe Station -- This is the Arcadia Santa Fe station as it looked in 1966.

Item ID: 75L

Collection: Paintings

Images

Arcadia Jail

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Artist: Edna Lenz

Description: Arcadia's First Jail -- Arcadia's first jail was built in 1907 of solid concrete blocks on land purchased from Lucky Baldwin.

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Artist: Edna Lenz

Description: Arcadia's First Jail -- Arcadia's first jail was built in 1907 of solid concrete blocks on land purchased from Lucky Baldwin.

Item ID: 85L

Collection: Paintings

Images

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