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Arcadia (City) History (2000-2010)

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1. Flyer and invitation for the first City of Arcadia Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 28, 2001 at Arcadia County Park. (2 color copies of schedule of events, 1 b/w copy of invitation) 2. Flyer announcing the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the victims of the terrorist att…
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1. Flyer and invitation for the first City of Arcadia Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 28, 2001 at Arcadia County Park. (2 color copies of schedule of events, 1 b/w copy of invitation)
2. Flyer announcing the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Ceremony held at noon at the Civic Center Flagpole on September 14, 2001.
3. City of Arcadia Press Release about the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 27, 2002, having its own website. September 26, 2002.
4. City of Arcadia Press Release dated March 15, 2002, announcing the launching of a new communications program - "ArcadiaMail' described as an electronic news bulletin system or a mini City newsletter.
5. Email announcing that on August 7, 2001 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6249 "designating and adopting the oak tree as the official tree of the City" and Resolution No. 6252 "designating and adopting the peacock as the official bird of the City."
6. Flyer for the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 27, 2002 at Arcadia County Park.
7. Police Department memorandum to the City Staff from City Manager William R. Kelly and by Dave Hinig, Chief of Police on Workplace Safety and Security following the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. October 12, 2001.
8. Police Department memorandum from Captain Bob Sanderson on LASO Emergency Operations Bureau protocol for response to an anthrax threat. October 16, 2001.
9. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." A resident's guide to city information programs and services, 2001.
10. "Picnic salutes memory of Arcadia's Founder." Article about the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic at the Arcadia County Park. Includes information on Lucky Baldwin and how he established the city of Arcadia. Arcadia Weekly, October 24-30, 2002, p.1.
11. Arbor Day Celebration program. March 7, 2000.
12. City of Arcadia, ArcadiaMail e-mail dated January 8, 2003, listing the severe damage caused by the Santa Ana winds to the Live Oak Avenue area and two digital images taken by Dick Irwin on January 6, 2003 showing the windstorm damage.
13. "History of Officials of the City of Arcadia, 1903 - 2003." Cover includes historical photos celebrating Arcadia's Centennial. 2 copies.
14. City of Arcadia press release announcing that the National Arbor Day Foundation has named the city of Arcadia a Tree City USA for the ninth year in a row. February 20, 2003.
15. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." A resident's guide, 2003.
16. State of the City Address by Mayor Gail Marshall. City Council of the City of Arcadia Minutes. April 1, 2003.
17. Flyer for the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on Sunday, November 2, 2003 at Arcadia County Park. (Two copies)
18. Arcadia rallys for new Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Arboretum. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce News and Views, November/December 2003, p. 1.
19. Reduced color copy of the poster advertising the 2003 Summer Concert Series on Thursdays at City Hall. Original poster (17" x 11") stored in Box #77.
20. 2004 City of Arcadia Volunteer Recognition Dinner program and letter dated March 19, 2004.
21. 2005 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer Appreciation Dinner program. "April in Paris."
22. Invitation to Military Tribute Sign Unveiling Ceremony, July 21, 2005 and "Arcadia Supports Our Troops" bumper sticker.
23. 21st Annual Intercultural Dinner program. "Harmony Around the World," November 26, 2007.
24. Arcadia: Time will tell. If the past is any indication, Arcadia is looking at a bright future. By Jana J. Monji, Pasadena Weekly, March 11, 2010.
25. 2003 Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic at Arcadia County Park, November 2, 2003 map of layout of booths, activities, seating, services, parking.
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Arcadia (City) History (2000-2010)
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Broadwell, Jerry (1938-1975)

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1. Copy of memorial scrapbook in honor of Captain Jerry Broadwell, compiled by and courtesy of Mrs. Lorena Clarke, 943 Crescent Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016. Copied in March 2006. 2. Captain dies in Arcadia fire. Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1975; p. A1. 3. Dead fire captain's family files suit. Arcadi…
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1. Copy of memorial scrapbook in honor of Captain Jerry Broadwell, compiled by and courtesy of Mrs. Lorena Clarke, 943 Crescent Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016. Copied in March 2006.
2. Captain dies in Arcadia fire. Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1975; p. A1.
3. Dead fire captain's family files suit. Arcadia Tribune, October 30, 1975, p. A-1.
4. Captain Jerry Broadwell biography. One sheet compiled by Children's Department staff, 2014.
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Broadwell, Jerry (1938-1975)
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Library (2000-2009)

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1. Letter from Library of California Board President James R. Dawe to Mayor Gary Kovacic confirming the Library's application to join the Library of California. February 15, 2001. Also certificate certifying Arcadia Public Library a charter member in the Arroyo Seco Library Network. November …
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1. Letter from Library of California Board President James R. Dawe to Mayor Gary Kovacic confirming the Library's application to join the Library of California. February 15, 2001. Also certificate certifying Arcadia Public Library a charter member in the Arroyo Seco Library Network. November 10, 2000.
2. Arcadia Public Library Evaluation of Library Operations: Preliminary Report; Findings and Recommendations. Prepared by Peggy Newgarden, consultant hired to evaluate staffing issues at the Library. May 2001. (2 copies)
3. Memorandum from Peggy Newgarden, Consultant, to Arcadia Public Library Community Forum Planning Committee regarding Community Forum Notes. January 31, 2001. (2 copies)
4. Report from Peggy Newgarden, Consultant, to Library Board of Trustees regarding Library Operations Review - Study Session #2. November 13, 2000. (2 copies)
5. Arcadia Public Library brochure listing services, c.2002. (2 copies)
6. Arcadia Public Library: Your Data Detective Agency. Arcadia Water bill insert that gives information on the new Teen Center and how Arcadia Public Library is your best resource for information. April 2002.
7. "Firm to study Arcadia Library services." City has hired an outside consultant to make recommendations on possible upgrading of services, including the possibility of opening on Sunday. Arcadia Weekly, Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2000.
8. Invitation to the Vanlandingham Garden dedication at the library on Sunday, November 4, 2001.
9. Arcadia Public Library Strategic Plan, September 20, 2001. (2 copies)
10. InfoPeople Web site for Arcadia Public Library. September 1, 2000. 1 computer disc and paper copy.
11. "California Stories, Reading the Grapes of Wrath." Flyer on the showing of the film "Grapes of Wrath" and the program presented at the Arcadia Public Library by Dr. Robert Morsberger, noted film and Steinbeck scholar. Sponsored by the California Council for the Humanities, the California Center for the Book, and the California State Library during the month of October, 2002.
12. Arcadia Public Library Catalog. Brochure explaining how to use the library's card catalog. October 2001 (2 copies)
13. Arcadia Public Library Guide to Materials and Services. New brochure. December 2002. (2 copies)
14. "Presenting iBistro Your New Electronic Library!" Brochure explaining how to use the new online catalog. December 2002. (2 copies)
15. Bookmark announcing the new iBistro electronic catalog. December 2002. (2 copies)
16. Announcement on the library homepage: "Arcadia Public Library to Introduce New Electronic Library." iBistro available to the public on December 17, 2002.
17. New 2003 library card in two shades of lavender with the stylized peacock on right hand side. (One regular size card and one smaller card to use on a key chain.)
18. List of books reviewed by Gloria Horstman on January 23, 2003 at the Book Review program held at the library.
19. Arcadia Public Library Guide to Materials and Services. Revised Brochure. September 2003 (2 copies)
20. Arcadia Library's exhibit shows off accomplishments of city founder's daughter Anita Baldwin. Display of 1927 bust of Anita Baldwin, photographs of her, examples of her musical scores, poetry and a cookbook "The Pantophagist." Sunday Star, page 1, September 21, 2003.
21. Color photocopy of California Senate Resolution No. 611 dated 6th day of April 2003 presented by the Honorable Bob Margett in recognition of Arcadia Public Library, California Library Week, April 6 through April 12, 2003. Original resolution framed in July 2005 and is currently hanging in front hallway.
22. Information on the Arcadia Public Library memorial plaques with color photocopies of each for Joan Hallett, Dr. William B. Kaplan, Rob Mellin and James Whitney. Also on Cay Mortenson for the Cay Mortenson Auditorium and Jesse Vanlandingham for the Vanlandingham Memorial Garden. (Six items) October 2003. Note: the memorial tree for Rob Mellin fell during the windstorm in 2011.
23. Arcadia Public Library Landscaping, Tree and Shrub Project. October, 2003. Identification photos in catalog taken by Tim Whittome, Librarian. Copy also at Arcadia City Section, R 635.976 A.
24. Bookmark "Win, Place or Show @ your library" with information on back about the Seabiscuit: an American Icon exhibit at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. October 2003.
25. " Facts about the Arcadia Public Library" information sheet. Statistics from July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002 and July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003. Taken from the Arcadia Public Library annual reports.
26.A. History of the Arcadia Public Library. Covers 1913-2004. Includes historical photographs of the library. Written by staff librarian Yvonne Ng in June 2004. B. History of the Arcadia Public Library, covers 1913-Revised on February 27, 2019 to include April 2018 computer lab renovations.
27. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. Statistics on this page include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, and volumes.
28. READ campaign 2005 featuring Library Board members. Top from L to R: Jerry Selmer, Betty Rochefort, John Fung. Front from L to R: Peter Ulrich, Marsha Burkhalter.
29. Invitation to the 85th birthday of the Arcadia Public Library on Thursday, June 16, 2005, where the digital version of the book "Arcadia: Where Ranch and City Meet" will be unveiled. Program for the 85th birthday celebration of the Arcadia Public Library. See Item 33 for digital copy of the book Arcadia: Where Ranch and City Meet by Sandy Snider and Pat McAdam.
30. "Citizen of the Month" award from the City of Arcadia Mayor Gary Kovacic presented to The Youth Volunteers of the Arcadia Public Library. January 18, 2005.
31. "Citizen of the Month" award from the City of Arcadia Mayor Gary Kovacic presented to the Arcadia Public Library English as a Second Language Tutoring Program. November 16, 2004.
32. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005. Statistics on this page include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, and volumes.
33. Digital version of the book Arcadia: Where Ranch and City Meet by Sandy Snider and Pat McAdam. The book was converted to PDF and saved on a CD-R in the black "Arcadia History Room Media Box." Digital version was unveiled Thursday, June 16, 2005 at the Arcadia Public Library 85th anniversary. See also Item 29.
34. Invitation to celebration of the 30th anniversary of the dedication of the Children's Room in honor of Captain Jerry Broadwell on Thursday, March 30, 2006.
35. Jerry Broadwell Children's Room--30th Anniversary Celebration. One sheet history of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, including its construction and relationship with the Arcadia Fire Department.
36. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. Statistics on this page include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, and volumes.
37. Arcadia Public Library Strategic Plan, Update 2006
38. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. Statistics on this page include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, and volumes.
39.A) Literacy champion: jockey is latest READ icon. Jockey Aaron Gryder is the latest poster boy for the READ posters at the Arcadia Public Library. Photograph of the unveiling at Santa Anita Park Racetrack and of the poster. The Weekly Star (supplement to the Pasadena Star News), January 10, 2008. B) Arcadia Public Library READ [poster of] Jockey Aaron Gryder and Capt. Sparrow [at] Santa Anita Park. 2008.
40. Image files from the "Lucky Baldwin" READ poster photo shoot. Featuring library volunteer John Reuter dressed as city founder Lucky Baldwin, at the Arboretum, in front of the Queen Anne Cottage on October 2, 2006. In JPEG image format on CD-R. Stored in the black Arcadia History Room Media Box of disks, labeled "Terry Miller Disk 7."
41. Arcadia Public Library "Guide to Materials and Services" pamphlet. Circa 2002-2003.
42. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. Statistics on this page include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, volumes, staff, and names of library board members.
43. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. Statistics include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, volumes, staff, and names of library board members.
44. Barks and Books Program, slideshow c. 2008. In .mov format on CD-R in Arcadia History Room black media box.
45. A) Library policies. "Your Right to Privacy" and the "USA Patriot Act" June 16, 2005. B) Circulation Services, July 1, 2005. C) Resolution No. 6463 establishing fines and fees for Library Services, effective June 1, 2005.
46. Information regarding the Library Tile Wall, a public art project installed 2005, recollections by Linda Garcia (city hall employee).
47. History of technology at Arcadia Public Library, from 1998 through 2005, by Cathi Wiggins. Includes a note about technology at the Gilb Museum beginning in 2004 with two computer stations.
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Library (2000-2009)
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Maps (2000-2009)

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All items are street maps unless otherwise noted. 1. Official City Map of Arcadia Centennial 1903-2003 2. California City Map featuring the cities of Arcadia and E. San Gabriel. 2002 edition. 3. City of Arcadia & Los Angeles County, 2008. 4. The City of Arcadia & Los Angeles County. Undated. c…
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All items are street maps unless otherwise noted. 1. Official City Map of Arcadia Centennial 1903-2003
2. California City Map featuring the cities of Arcadia and E. San Gabriel. 2002 edition.
3. City of Arcadia & Los Angeles County, 2008.
4. The City of Arcadia & Los Angeles County. Undated. c. 2009. Map provided by Hometown Productions & Premier Map Company.
5. Arcadia, CA. Official City Map, published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. c. 2007. Verified advertiser Cynthia's Afternoon Tea Room was listed in 2007 Arcadia yellow pages directory.
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Maps (2000-2009)
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264AF
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Schools - History (1991-2000)

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1. AUSD Newsletter, February 1991. 2. AUSD Information Sheet, May 1991. 3. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Summer 1991. 4. "Choice": a Fatal Attraction for the 1990's? Information sheet sent by Terry Towner, Superintendent, AUSD, February 1992. 5. AUSD Information Sheet, March 1992. 6. A…
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1. AUSD Newsletter, February 1991.
2. AUSD Information Sheet, May 1991.
3. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Summer 1991.
4. "Choice": a Fatal Attraction for the 1990's? Information sheet sent by Terry Towner, Superintendent, AUSD, February 1992.
5. AUSD Information Sheet, March 1992.
6. AUSD letter from C. Earl Davis, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services to area parents re School Bond Issue dated July 6, 1992.
7. Impact of the passage of Proposition 174 on the Arcadia Unified School District and resolution of the District Governing Board opposing passage of Proposition 174: the Voucher Initiative from Mary B. Dougherty, President. n.d. circa 1992.
8. AUSD Information sheet - Bond Issue Narrowly Defeated. dated October 1992.
9. Information letter from Terrence Towner, Superintendent, AUSD to parents regarding the 1992-93 school year.
10. AUSD Newsletter, December 1992.
11. AUSD Newsletter, February 1993.
12. Voters face decisions on education, leadership. Los Angeles Times April 18, 1993.
13. AUSD Newsletter, June 1993.
14. AUSD announcement of classified openings - Day-Care Assistant. dated July 29, 1993.
15. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Summer 1993.
16. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Summer 1995.
17. Schools give community a High School. Los Angeles Times March 28, 1993.
18. Announcement re: AUSD Home Page on the World Wide Web. March 1996.
19. Profile of AUSD. AUSD Homepage. March 4, 1996.
20. AUSD letter to parents for the 1993-94 school year with addresses, phone numbers, and a construction work schedule.
21. AUSD newsletter to parents for the 1994-95 school year.
22. Arcadia Festival of Bands calendar of events, 1994.
23. School system lures diverse group to Southwest Arcadia. Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley View. January 23, 1991. p. E3.
24. Flyer welcoming students to Arcadia High School Library after school. This was in response to the Arcadia Public Library closing on Fridays. March 1998.
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Schools - History (1991-2000)
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City Council (2000-2009)

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1. Program and invitation from Twenty-Sixth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Roger Chandler, Mayor. April 21, 2000. 2. Program from Twenty-Eighth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Mickey Segal, Mayor. March 29, 2002 3. Memo from Mayor Mickey Segal on recommendation to adopt a revised rotation…
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1. Program and invitation from Twenty-Sixth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Roger Chandler, Mayor. April 21, 2000. 2. Program from Twenty-Eighth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Mickey Segal, Mayor. March 29, 2002
3. Memo from Mayor Mickey Segal on recommendation to adopt a revised rotation schedule for Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for the period of April 2002 through April 2004, and to direct staff to prepare a policy statement concerning City Council correspondence and the use of city stationery, certificates and related. April 16, 2002
4. Minutes of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting, April 18, 2000, with presentations to and remarks by outgoing Council Members Robert Harbicht, Gino Roncelli, and Mayor Roger Chandler. Reorganization of the City Council 2000-2001 with remarks and introductions by Mayor Kovacic, Mayor Pro Tem Segal, Council Members Chandler, Chang and Marshall. Election results included.
5. Program from the Twenty-Ninth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Gail A. Marshall, Mayor. Words to "God of our Fathers," "America the Beautiful," and "Star Spangled Banner" included on three separate sheets. April 18, 2003.
6. Program from the Thirty-First Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Gary A. Kovacic, Mayor. 2 copies. Includes list of all mayors from the past.
7. "City of Arcadia-Year of Community and Communication" stickers made during Mickey Segal's term as mayor starting April 2001. Correspondence from Linda Garcia explaining the sticker.
8. Memo from Gary A. Kovacic, subject: Proposed Art Project, dated January 31, 2005. Proposes public painted tile art project to be displayed on the northwest wall of the Arcadia Public Library.
9. Program for the 32nd Annual Arcadia Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, hosted by Mayor John Wuo. March 17, 2006.
10. Program for the 2008 Mayor's Community Breakfast "Breakfast with Champions," formerly known as Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Friday, April 11, 2008. Hosted by Mayor Mickey Segal. Includes biographies of guest speakers Mary Young (volunteer), Rick Caruso (real estate developer of The Shops at Santa Anita), and Bob "Mr. Inspiration" Wieland (athlete, coach, motivational speaker). 2 copies.
11. Program for the 2009 Mayor's Community Breakfast "Celebrating Youth, Family & Community," Friday, March 27, 2009, featuring Courtney Chou Lee, 2009 Tournament of Roses Rose Queen, and Dr. Laura Schlessinger, marriage and family therapist.
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City Council (2000-2009)
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City Council-Elections (2000)

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1. Campaign literature: Sheng Chang, M.D. (3 items) 2. Campaign literature: Charles "Chuck" Chivetta, Sr. (1 item) 3. Campaign literature: Mary Dougherty. (2 items) 4. Campaign literature: Vincent Foley. (7 items) 5. Campaign literature: Gino Roncelli. (4 items) 6. Campaign literature: M…
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1. Campaign literature: Sheng Chang, M.D. (3 items)
2. Campaign literature: Charles "Chuck" Chivetta, Sr. (1 item)
3. Campaign literature: Mary Dougherty. (2 items)
4. Campaign literature: Vincent Foley. (7 items)
5. Campaign literature: Gino Roncelli. (4 items)
6. Campaign literature: Mickey Segal. (2 items)
7. "Segal, Chang Win Seats." Pasadena Star News, April 12, 2000, p. A1
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City Council-Elections (2000)
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Oakwood Hotel

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1. The Oakwood resort hotel. ("The View from Arcadia," August 10, 1972) 2. Arcadia's Oakwood Hotel. news The from T.V.Facts October-November 1973? 3. Oakwood Hotel - site. Information sheet. 4. Popular name. Handwritten information sheet on popular name. 5. The Oakwood Hotel was built. new…
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1. The Oakwood resort hotel. ("The View from Arcadia," August 10, 1972)
2. Arcadia's Oakwood Hotel. news The from T.V.Facts October-November 1973?
3. Oakwood Hotel - site. Information sheet.
4. Popular name. Handwritten information sheet on popular name.
5. The Oakwood Hotel was built. news The, n.d.
6. Arcadia's birth place. Daily News Post March 20, 1962.
7. Fifty years ago today - March 1912. news clip, March ? 1962 about subsequent owner of Oakwood.
8. Baldwin's Oakwood Hotel. photocopy of letterhead December 17, 1890.
9. Pacific Coast hotel and apartment record - 1916. copied form original at Huntington Library.
10. Oakwood Hotel closes in spring...handwritten note taken from news clip March 2, 1908.
11. Lucky's lavish hotel put Arcadia on the road to respectability. news clip February 16, 1978
12. Hotel used as boxing training camp. news clip February 1, 1979 and February 9, 1979.
13. Fairyland Park - Baldwin's Ranch. photocopy photo from L.A. Racing Association Souvenir Program, 1907.
14. Advertisement in Sierra Madre Vista paper. January 26, 1889.
15. The Hotel Oakwood at Arcadia opened for the season recently. Copied from original news clips of November 20 and December 25, 1890 at the Huntington Library.
16. Bill of Fare Fair. news clip Arcadia Tribune c. 1950.
17. Notes on Oakwood taken from Monrovia Messenger December 26, 1889. Information provided by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, 1979.
18. Copy of letter dated May 20, 1890 from H. Unruh to R. Garvey on Oakwood Hotel stationary. Copied from original owned by Jack Donnelly March 3, 1981.
19. First wheels, then ponies go round near City Hall. Daily News Post January 30, 1972.
20. A monster hotel (a $500,000 four story building for Arcadia). Monrovia Planet April 2, 1887 p.2.
21. The Baldwin Tallac Oakwood - E.J. Baldwin Proprietor. Copy of promotional brochure of Baldwin's Hotel Oakwood, n.d.
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Oakwood Hotel
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Santa Anita Park (1991-2000)

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1. Festival Santa Anita follow-up Report dated October 27 1994 from Don Penman, Project Consultant to the Mayor and embers of the City Council. 2. On the Fast Track. (Corey Nakatani, jockey) Los Angeles Times February 16, 1995. 3. News release from the Santa Anita Companies dated March 22, 19…
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1. Festival Santa Anita follow-up Report dated October 27 1994 from Don Penman, Project Consultant to the Mayor and embers of the City Council.
2. On the Fast Track. (Corey Nakatani, jockey) Los Angeles Times February 16, 1995.
3. News release from the Santa Anita Companies dated March 22, 1995. Santa Anita Files Application for Development of Arcadia Property.
4. Santa Anita has plan for Domed Theater. Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley Section. December 5, 1993.
5. Doc Strub had a racing vision. Los Angeles Times, Section C, p.1. Column by Jim Murray. December 26, 1991.
6. Big Hoss Night at Santa Anita Park May 20, 1995. Flyer from Santa Anita Park for event sponsored by Cigna Healthcare for Seniors.
7. Proposed SART (Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc) Commercial Entertainment Planned Development Project. 1995.
8. "There's nothing like the real thing," Pasadena Magazine Fall 1994.
9. A Day at the Races. L.A. Times Valley edition March 18, 1994.
10. Promotional brochure Santa Anita Park The Great Group Place. 1993.
11. Horse racing's biggest event returns to Santa Anita. Breeders' Cup 1993. Pasadena Star News Special Section November 5, 1993.
12. California's Railbird Heaven by William Murray. New York Times Magazine. March 6, 1994.
13. Winner's Circle vol. 1 no. 2, November 1995.
14. Santa Anita A-Z. c.1995 Booklet.
15. Tracks go for broke to attract younger clientele. Orange County Register. July 23, 1997.
16. Santa Anita Rebounds to stabilize on-track business. Publicity brochure, 1997.
17. Program for the 1-Million Santa Anita handicap on March 4, 2000 and the $1,000,000 Santa Anita Derby on April 8, 2000.
18. Staff report to the Mayor and City Council from Don Penman, Deputy City Manager/Development Services on review and recommendation to (1) Adopt Resolution 6086 reaffirming the City's support for live horse racing at Santa Anita Park and encouraging any new owners of the Santa Anita Racetrack to continue to conduct live horse racing at Santa Anita Park as one of the nation's pre-eminent horse racing facilities; and (2) Review the zoning and allowable uses on the race track property. November 17, 1998.
19. Four menus from opening day, December 26, 1999 from Frontrunner restaurant at Santa Anita Park, each with a different watercolor painted for the Los Angeles Turf Club by renowned artist Sandra Oppegard.
20. Wikipedia.org article about race horse Best Pal (1988-1998), a Santa Anita Handicap and Charles H. Strub Stakes winner in 1992. Retrieved from World Wide Web July 2, 2013. See also Arcadia Authors section in History Room for book Best Pal by James Val.
21. ESPN.com article about race horse Best Pal (1988-1998), a Santa Anita Handicap and Charles H. Strub Stakes winner in 1992. Retrieved from World Wide Web July 1, 2013. See also Arcadia Authors section in History Room for book Best Pal by James Val.
22. Robert P. Strub, former head of Santa Anita and son of the founder of Santa Anita Park, Charles H. Strub, has died at the age of 74. Los Angeles Times ( ProQuest Historical), May 6, 1993.
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Santa Anita Park (1991-2000)
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Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant

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1. "Work on apartment hotel starts June 1." Arcadia Bulletin, April 21, 1941. 2. "Eaton's opened December 29, 1939." Two copies of a hand written fact sheet. 3. Eaton's menu. Photograph of early menu, which contains a good sketch of Eaton's. 4. "History of Eaton property." One page from an e…
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1. "Work on apartment hotel starts June 1." Arcadia Bulletin, April 21, 1941.
2. "Eaton's opened December 29, 1939." Two copies of a hand written fact sheet.
3. Eaton's menu. Photograph of early menu, which contains a good sketch of Eaton's.
4. "History of Eaton property." One page from an environmental impact report.
5. Map showing location of Eaton's Santa Anita in relation to points of interest at Rancho Santa Anita. Photocopy, undated.
6. Cut-off top of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel stationery. Two copies.
7. "Charles Eaton, entrepreneur of restaurants." The Gryphon (United Pacific Insurance Company), June 1947. Original and one acid-free copy.
8. Original menu of Eaton's Steak and Chop House. Five locations, including Arcadia. Two copies.
9. Eaton's Steak and Chop House menu from Beverly Hills location. Lists Eaton's Santa Anita among other locations.
10. Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel, Key to Room 84 with key fob.
11. Pictorial annual recap shows "The end of an era." Photo and caption: Bungalows that used to be part of Eaton's Restaurant and Motel were levelled to make way for a new residential development. The restaurant is being refurbished. Arcadia Tribune, p. 1, December 26, 1974.
12. Brochure of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant, undated. Two copies with turquoise covers.
13. Brochure of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant, undated. Two copies with maroon covers.
14. Brochure of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant, undated. Two copies with grey and green covers.
15. Postcard of Eaton's Santa Anita Restaurant, 1150 West Colorado Boulevard, Arcadia, California, undated, showing drawings of exteriors, printed with "Dining rooms, coffee house, banquet rooms, featuring Hammond organ music. Postcard of Eaton's swimming pool and people lounging by the pool, undated.
16. Double picture postcard of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel , undated.
17. Stationery and envelope from Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel , undated.
18. Clipping For Sale California Landmark, Eaton's Restaurant and Hotel property on 7.8 acres, $2,150,000, description of property. Los Angeles Times, January 3, 1971. Orange and black brochure of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel, a perfect motorist's hotel, c. 1944.
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Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant
Item ID
81AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Retired Men’s News.

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1. Retired Men’s News. (Periodical) J.H. Hoeppel, Publisher and Editor. 1939 – 1941. (2 Bound Volumes). Name changed to: National Defense, Feb. 1939
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1. Retired Men’s News. (Periodical) J.H. Hoeppel, Publisher and Editor. 1939 – 1941. (2 Bound Volumes). Name changed to: National Defense, Feb. 1939
Subjects
Retired Men’s News.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 42
Shelf Number
Shelf B3
Item ID
352AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Retired Men’s News.

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1. National Defense (Periodical) J.H. Hoeppel, Founder. 1942-July 1961 (2 Bound Volumes). Continues Retired Men's News.
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1. National Defense (Periodical) J.H. Hoeppel, Founder. 1942-July 1961 (2 Bound Volumes). Continues Retired Men's News.
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Retired Men’s News.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 43
Shelf Number
Shelf B3
Item ID
353AF
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Subject Files
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Hotels and Motels

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1. "Arcadia's guide to dining and lodging." Chamber of Commerce brochure, undated. 2. "Time and vandalism." Daily News Post, August 28, 1974. 3. "Fun's gone." Arcadia Tribune, October 6, 1975. 4. An advertisement for beer traded at Bonita Hotel. Sierra Madre Vista, June 21, 1889. 5. Photocopy…
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1. "Arcadia's guide to dining and lodging." Chamber of Commerce brochure, undated.
2. "Time and vandalism." Daily News Post, August 28, 1974.
3. "Fun's gone." Arcadia Tribune, October 6, 1975.
4. An advertisement for beer traded at Bonita Hotel. Sierra Madre Vista, June 21, 1889.
5. Photocopy of Baldwin Hotel token for grill and bar. Used from 1900 to late 1920's.
6 to 11. These items moved to subject file Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel & Restaurant on June 21, 2021.
12. Postcard of Round Up Motel, 412 East Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, undated.
13. Postcard of Ramada Inn, 130 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, undated.
14. Brochure of Ramada Inn, undated.
15. National chain Grier Motor Inns, Inc. to start here with motor inn scheduled to rise near Arcadia. (February 27) Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936-Jan. 1, 1939. Arcadia Historical Society.
16. Autoist-housing project will contain sixteen units. Auto courts will be at 101 West Huntington Drive opposite Santa Anita Recreation Park and will be known as Santa Anita Motor Inn. Sunday Times, May 22. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936-Jan. 1, 1939. Arcadia Historical Society.
17. Santa Anita Motor Inn is highly lauded. Arcadia Daily Tribune, August 25. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936-Jan. 1, 1939. Arcadia Historical Society.
18. Text only ad for Westerner Hotel-Southern California's finest new motor hotel, rooms and suites, swimming pool, horseback riding, golf within walking distance. On Highway 66 across from Santa Anita Race Track. 15 miiles from L.A. 4 miles from Pasadena. Arcadia, California. Los Angeles Times, December 7, 1947.
19. Round Up Motel, 412 E. Huntington Dr. Room key fob #18.
20. Sale of Westerner Inn reported (161 Colorado Place). Source unknown, January 8, 1984.
21. Massive Arcadia project, 'Le Meridien-One Gallop Way,' to break ground next week. Marriott brand Le Meridien on the site of the former Santa Anita Inn will be a hotel and mixed use development. By Terry Miller. Arcadia Weekly, June 21, 2018.
Subjects
Hotels and Motels
Item ID
128AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Northern San Gabriel-San Bernardino Valley Rail Transit Corridor. Downtown 2000 Streetscape. Westfield Shoppingtown Expansion.

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Contents
1. Northern San Gabriel-San Bernardino Valley Rail Transit Corridor, September 1993: Summary. Draft Environmental Impact Report. Cultural and Historical Resources Survey Report. Noise and Vibration Analysis. Fleet Requirements and yard Location Analysis. Engineering Plan and Profile Drawings. 2. Do…
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1. Northern San Gabriel-San Bernardino Valley Rail Transit Corridor, September 1993: Summary. Draft Environmental Impact Report. Cultural and Historical Resources Survey Report. Noise and Vibration Analysis. Fleet Requirements and yard Location Analysis. Engineering Plan and Profile Drawings.
2. Downtown 2000 Streetscape and Public Facilities Improvement Program--Expanded initial study and draft mitigated negative declaration, February 7, 1995.
3. Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita Expansion-December 1999-Initial Study. Memo subject: Consideration of the Final Environmental Impact Report and Project Description. Westfield Planning submittal-Proposed Santa Anita Expansion February 2002.
Subjects
Environmental Impact Reports
Developments
Downtown Arcadia
Railroads
Railways
Shopping malls
Streets
Trains
Transit
Transportation
Westfield Santa Anita
Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 137
Shelf Number
H13
Item ID
507AF
Collection
Subject Files
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City of Arcadia- Arcadia Redevelopment Agency

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City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1962-1984.
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City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1962-1984.
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City of Arcadia- Arcadia Redevelopment Agency
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 91
Shelf Number
Shelf C6
Item ID
397AF
Collection
Subject Files
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City of Arcadia -Arcadia Redevelopment Agency

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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…
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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.
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City of Arcadia -Arcadia Redevelopment Agency
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 92
Shelf Number
Shelf C6
Item ID
398AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia-Library-Arcadia Public Library Foundation

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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…
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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.
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Arcadia-Library-Arcadia Public Library Foundation
Item ID
287AF
Collection
Subject Files
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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…
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Start Date
1948
End Date
1954
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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
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Newspaper articles, scrapbook, photograph, pamphlets.
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Newspaper articles, scrapbook, photograph, pamphlets.
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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
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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