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Arcadia postcard collection. Postcards collected in a green 3-ring binder on Shelf G3 in the History Room. Shown by appointment.

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Subjects: Arcadia, California; Arcadia Methodist Hospital; Arcadia Music Mart; Arcadia Public Library; Arcadia Station-Santa Fe Railway; Baldwin Lake; Baldwin Ranch; Baldwin Ranch Cabin; Baldwin Ranch Cottage; Baldwin Ranch entrance gate; Chamber pots; City Seal-Community of Homes; Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel; Flowers; Horses and horse racing; Hugo Reid Adobe; Los Angeles State and County Arboretum; Los Angeles State and County Arboretum-Peacock Pavilion building; Methodist Hospital of Southern California; Mr. Snack; Old San Gabriel Mission Bell; Peacocks; Peafowl; Plants; Pony Express Museum; Queen Anne Cottage; Rancho Santa Anita; Rose trees; Santa Anita Avenue; Santa Anita Church; Santa Anita Depot; Santa Anita Park; Santa Anita Fashion Park; Santa Anita Racetrack; Selmer Collection; Sheep; Shopping malls; Trams; Trees; Valley National Bank; Westerner Hotel (Best Western); W. Parker Lyon

Collection: Photographs

The history of the peafowl from Indian and Java that live in Arcadia is presented. Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin imported three pairs from India in the 1880s. His daughter Anita Baldwin added some birds from Java. The peacock is official bird of Arcadia, is protected, and should not be fed. See also VF "Peacocks" for copy of article.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 8, 2002

Pages: p. 9

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 8, 2002

Pages: p. 9

Subjects: Arcadia History - Rancho Santa Anita - 1875-1909; Peacocks; Peafowl

Item ID: 30719AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Historical information on Baldwin Lake, the four-acre body of water that adjoins the Queen Anne Cottage in the historical section of the Los Angeles County Arboretum, is presented. The history of lake extends from time of the Native Americans (they called their village Aleupkigna), to Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's ranch in 1873, to the movies and television shows in which it has appeared. Baldwin Lake played host to movie stars Johnny Weismuller, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour. The lake has appeared in Safari, Roots, and Fantasy Island. See also VF "Arboretum" for hard copy of article.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 8, 2002

Pages: p. 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 8, 2002

Pages: p. 8

Subjects: Arcadia History - Rancho Santa Anita - 1875-1909; Baldwin Lake; Films; Lakes; Los Angeles County Arboretum; Motion Pictures; Ponds; Queen Anne Cottage; Water

Item ID: 30717AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Aerial view looking north across Santa Anita Park from a position over Arcadia County Park. Large infield crowd is evident and all parking areas are filled. Arcadia Methodist Hospital shows in lower left part of photo and Arcadia Police facility is seen in lower right. The 210 Foothill Freeway cuts across photo near the top.

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Date: c.1979

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Date: c.1979

Subjects: Aerial Photo Collection; Aerial views; 210 Foothill Freeway; Arcadia Methodist Hospital; Santa Anita Park-1945-1980

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 988

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Methodist Hospital and Santa Anita YMCA offer a joint medically-based fitness program called Active Health. It is designed for people with health problems or who want a monitored workout routine and diet plan.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: February 6, 2006

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: February 6, 2006

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Arcadia Methodist Hospital; Bellin, Martha; Fitness programs; Santa Anita YMCA

Item ID: 30105AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Darlene Bradley is the newly appointed Library and Museum Director, effective December 31. She replaces Mary Beth Hayes who retired December 30.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 5, 2017

Pages: p. 1, 10

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 5, 2017

Pages: p. 1, 10

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library; Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage; City of Arcadia employees; Bradley, Darlene; Hayes, Mary Beth

Item ID: 34965AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Ed Andersen, president of Arcadia Historical Society, presents a local history program at Arcadia Public Library on March 11 at 2:00. The topic is The San Gabriel Valley in 1877: through the lens of Carleton Watkins (photographer).

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Newspaper: Mountain Views News

Date: March 4, 2023

Pages: p. 8

Newspaper: Mountain Views News

Date: March 4, 2023

Pages: p. 8

Subjects: Andersen, Ed; Arcadia Historical Society; Arcadia Public Library; Watkins, Carleton

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Public Library

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Contents: Annual Reports. FY 1937/38 - 1964/65

Contents: Annual Reports. FY 1937/38 - 1964/65

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 013

Shelf Number: Shelf H3

Item ID: 454AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library

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Contents: Annual Reports. FY 1965/66 - 1982/83

Contents: Annual Reports. FY 1965/66 - 1982/83

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 014

Shelf Number: Shelf H3

Item ID: 455AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library

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Contents: Correspondence, annual reports, memoranda. 1924-1940

Contents: Correspondence, annual reports, memoranda. 1924-1940

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 017

Shelf Number: Shelf H4

Item ID: 459AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library

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Contents: Alphabetical record of library patrons c. 1928-1929

Contents: Alphabetical record of library patrons c. 1928-1929

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 019

Shelf Number: Shelf H9

Item ID: 472AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library

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Contents: Misc. photos of staff and Library at First and Wheeler Avenues, c. 1953-1955.

Contents: Misc. photos of staff and Library at First and Wheeler Avenues, c. 1953-1955.

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 026

Shelf Number: Shelf H9

Item ID: 474AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library

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Contents: Library Board Minute Books: 1. 1920-1926 2. 1927-July 24, 1939

Contents: Library Board Minute Books: 1. 1920-1926 2. 1927-July 24, 1939

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 027

Shelf Number: Shelf H9

Item ID: 475AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library

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Contents: Handwritten records of receipts maintained by Joan Hallett, 1981-February 2000. 1 ledger book. Handwritten records of adult additions and withdrawals. 1939-1990

Contents: Handwritten records of receipts maintained by Joan Hallett, 1981-February 2000. 1 ledger book. Handwritten records of adult additions and withdrawals. 1939-1990

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 038

Shelf Number: Shelf H11

Item ID: 480AF

Collection: Subject Files

Looking west toward east side of Methodist Hospital of Southern California which opened in May of 1957 at 300 W. Huntington Drive. Photo was taken shortly after completion.

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Date: c. May 1957

1 image

Date: c. May 1957

Subjects: Arcadia Methodist Hospital

Physical Description: 4x10 b&w

ID: 1026

Collection: Photographs

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Edna Lenz painting of the Arcadia City Hall as it appeared circa 1918. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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Date: 1997

1 image

Date: 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 COLOR

ID: 1646

Collection: Photographs

Images

Edna Lenz painting of the Arcadia Public Library at First Avenue and Wheeler Street. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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Date: 1997

1 image

Date: 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 COLOR

ID: 1648

Collection: Photographs

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Edna Lenz painting of the Arcadia Public Library when it was housed in a small house close to the old City Hall, circa 1920s. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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Date: 1997

1 image

Date: 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 COLOR

ID: 1647

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia Public Library at First and Wheeler Avenues. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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Date: 1997

1 image

Date: 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 b&w

ID: 1649

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia Public Library at First and Wheeler Avenues. This view shows a mother and young son walking in the front entrance. The circulation desk is on the left. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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Date: slide set compiled in 1997

1 image

Date: slide set compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 b&w

ID: 1650

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia postcard collection. Postcards collected in a green 3-ring binder on Shelf G3 in the History Room. Shown by appointment.

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Arcadia Methodist Hospital and Santa Anita YMCA offer a joint medically-based fitness program called Active Health. It is designed for people with health problems or who want a monitored workout routine and diet plan.

Darlene Bradley is the newly appointed Library and Museum Director, effective December 31. She replaces Mary Beth Hayes who retired December 30.

Ed Andersen, president of Arcadia Historical Society, presents a local history program at Arcadia Public Library on March 11 at 2:00. The topic is The San Gabriel Valley in 1877: through the lens of Carleton Watkins (photographer).

Arcadia Public Library

Arcadia Public Library

Arcadia Public Library

Arcadia Public Library

Arcadia Public Library

Arcadia Public Library

Arcadia Public Library

Looking west toward east side of Methodist Hospital of Southern California which opened in May of 1957 at 300 W. Huntington Drive. Photo was taken shortly after completion.

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Edna Lenz painting of the Arcadia City Hall as it appeared circa 1918. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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Edna Lenz painting of the Arcadia Public Library at First Avenue and Wheeler Street. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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Edna Lenz painting of the Arcadia Public Library when it was housed in a small house close to the old City Hall, circa 1920s. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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Arcadia Public Library at First and Wheeler Avenues. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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Arcadia Public Library at First and Wheeler Avenues. This view shows a mother and young son walking in the front entrance. The circulation desk is on the left. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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