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Contents: 1. Grand Opening Flyer for Shen's Books and Supplies, February 1992. 2. "Lee Tracy opens new service station." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1934, page 1. 3. "Modern Rest Home in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1934, page 7. 4. "Night vision devices (Varo Optical)." Arcadia Tribune, Decembe…

Contents: 1. Grand Opening Flyer for Shen's Books and Supplies, February 1992.; 2. "Lee Tracy opens new service station." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1934, page 1.; 3. "Modern Rest Home in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1934, page 7.; 4. "Night vision devices (Varo Optical)." Arcadia Tribune, December 3, 1967.; 5. "Teb Inc. Pioneers City's Chicago Park." Arcadia Tribune, December 1967. Other articles in this series are in the last 2 months of 1967.; 6. "He lined his (Nutria Raising)." Mechanix Illustrated, no date.; 7. "Medical Breakthrough (Dupaco Inc.)." Arcadia Tribune, December 22, 1966.; 8. "Midst of depression (Kophamer - Carl's Corn)." Arcadia News Post, January 16, 1970.; 9. "Carl Kophamers receive." Arcadia Tribune, January 21, 1970.; 10. "An idea made of glass (Arcadia Sliding Glass Doors)." Fortune, November 1955, page 250.; 11. "Curry can save water (Drip Irrigation)." Arcadia Tribune, July 22, 1973.; 12. Standard Industrial Survey. Profile for business location, July 1963.; 13. "Arcadia company plays big role (D.B. Milliken Company)." Arcadia News Post, December 5, 1969.; 14. "Old pharmacy closing (Arcadia Pharmacy)." Arcadia Tribune, April 28, 1974, page A4.; 15. "King's Pharmacy." Arcadia Tribune, February 24, 1977, page C6.; 16. "Discovering a new oil field." Copied from original promotion brochure in scrapbook of Alton Green, circa 1926-1927.; 17. "Arcadia Drive-In Market." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930, pages 16-17.; 18. "Arcadia Business districts." News clip, circa 1930.; 19. Notes on Hinshaw's Department Store.; 20. "Arcadia has space." Chamber of Commerce brochure, no date.; 21. "Footprints in space." D.B. Milliken brochure, no date.; 22. Arcadia Industrial and Manufacturing Guide, 1961.; 23. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Industrial and Manufacturing Guide, 1968.; 24. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Industrial and Manufacturing Guide, 1971.; 25. Arcadia Industrial Directory, 1973.; 26. Arcadia Industrial Directory, 1976.; 27. "Schmidt selects strategic sites for new brewery." News clip, circa 1933-1934.; 28. "One of the first samples of what may be expected. Proposed theater in El Rancho Shopping District." Herald Tribune, March 22, 1948.; 29. House at 22 E. Foothill. Quote from Phyllis Walker, January 23, 1978.; 30. Quaser Industries' Sales Promotional Androids, circa 1978.; 31. "International Headquarters." Arcadia Tribune, April 20, 1978.; 32. "Arcadia shopping centers." Chamber of Commerce map showing shopping areas, circa 1974?; 33. "Arcadia business districts." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.; 34. "Carl's Corn." Reference to Arcadia Tribune article, August 22, 1974.; 35. "First national Bank of Arcadia is being organized." Inglewood California News, May 19, 1916.; 36. Some department store openings, pre 1967.; 37. List of Arcadia Tribune entries on subject.; 38. "Groundbreaking marks fresh start on center." Arcadia Tribune, July 26, 1964.; 39. "Pantry Market opens newest store in Golden West Village." Arcadia Tribune, June 9, 1966.; 40. "Vons to build new unit." Arcadia Tribune, July 14, 1966.; 41. "Grand opening at Marketowne." Arcadia Tribune, February 26, 1948.; 42. "First Village Center to house grocery (El Rancho Market)." Arcadia Tribune, June 10, 1948.; 43. "Parking problem solved for shoppers in West Arcadia area." Arcadia Tribune, March 20, 1952.; 44. "West Arcadia welcomes new Hinshaw's Department Store." Arcadia Tribune, March 20, 1952.; 45. "New store in West Arcadia opens on site of first one." Arcadia Tribune, March 30, 1952. Refers to first building in West Arcadia.; 46. "West Arcadia Business Association cooperation sparks shopping district." Arcadia Tribune, March 30, 1952.; 47. "West side shows development since 1924." News clip, August 3, 1934.; 48. Article about the Android Amusement Corporation that rents robots. New West.; 49. "Business district goes for new respectability (Diamond Jubilee Supplement)." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978.; 50. "New local bank possible." Arcadia Tribune, September 17, 1978, page A1.; 51. "Savings and Loan grows." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978. Supplement about the history of Homes Savings and Loan in Arcadia.; 52. "Business district: from saloons to new respectability." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1978.; 53. Arcadia All Pro Athletic Club. Promotional flyer, January 1979.; 54. "Business license information and requirements." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce booklet, 1978.; 55. "Landmark gone - Hartzler Shoe Store." Arcadia Tribune, February 8, 1979.; 56. "Pair banking on permit approval." Arcadia Tribune, January 14, 1979.; 57. "Mergers add to growth." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978, supplement.; 58. "Enlarges shop (Becker's Dress Shop)." Arcadia Tribune, September 7, 1934.; 59. "Physicians and dentists in Monrovia market area." Statistics showing members of both categories in Arcadia and other nearby towns. Coldwell-Banker economic study, done for Monrovia, 1976.; 60. "Great Western Arcadia opens." Arcadia Tribune, June 26, 1979, page B1.; 61. "Arcadia gets its own bank." Arcadia Tribune, July 15, 1979, page A1.; 62. Logo of First National Bank of Arcadia. Copy of check loaned by Phyllis Walker. Check had been written by her grandfather, Dr. Fletcher G. Sanborn, whose practice and home were at 100 N. First Avenue.; 63. "Arcadia Hardware Company." News clip, 1934.; 64. Joseph Becker, proprietor of Becker's Dress Shop.; 65. "Arcadia's newest service station (owner Roy Swanson)." News clip, 1934.; 66. "When on June 1, 1925, the First National Bank of America ..." News clip, no date.; 67. "Summary statistics for counties and cities with 2,500 inhabitants or more. 1977 Census of Wholesale Trade.; 68. "Summary statistics for cities with 500 establishments or more." 1977 Census of Retail Trade.; 69. "Arcadia Lumber: it's a local landmark." Arcadia Tribune, June 1, 1980, photo.; 70. Notes on saddlery shops and stables in Arcadia. Information supplied by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum.; 71. "Statistics by kind of business for major retail centers and central business districts in SMSA." 1977 Census of Retail Trade.; 72. "This sleek 1935 Chevrolet panel truck is ...(Ralph's Flowers)." Arcadia Temple City Courier, May 1, 1980.; 73. Fact sheet on Carl's Corn Stand. Information given by daughter Arly Kophamer Barton, July 1980.; 74. "Oldest continuous one-owner business in the City of Arcadia." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce New Bulletin, 1981.; 75. Ad for Dr. C.B. Caldwell and Dr. F.G. Sanborn. Source and date unknown.; 76. "Gourmet Graphic of Arcadia district." Pasadena Star News, 1993.; 77. "Arcadia bagel bakery on a roll." Prodigy from Los Angeles Times, November 13, 1994.; 78. "An open letter to you from H. Richard Closson, President of Huntington Bank." Flyer from Huntington Bank, 1981.; 79. Business license information and requirements for establishment, 1981. Booklet for the new businessman planning to establish a business in Arcadia.; 80. "Dairy features all products (Hugh E. Buck Dairy)." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.; 81. "Changes business to home town (Dr. Carl F. Bass, Optometrist)." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.; 82. "Arcadia's pioneer printers (D.H. and Frank G. Roush)." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.; 83. Rancho Television Center announces their opening. Business announcement in greeting card format with Queen Anne Cottage on front, 1950.; 84. "Downtown group paces growth of shopping district - McCoy Building." News clip, no date.; 85. "Arcadia Hardware." Arcadia tribune, August 3, 1937. The same picture as in #63.; 86. "Stoker's Market on Santa Anita." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.; 87. George. N. Boyer, Jeweler. 1948 calendar.; 88. "The drive-in market." News clip, 1933.; 89. "Romancing the carriage (William Barton family)." News Digest, Volume III, Number 21, May 27 - June 2, 1987, pages 5-6.; 90. Businesses in Arcadia over 30-40 years. List compiled from City Directory, 1986.; 91. "Ribbon cutting (Sir Speedy Print Shop)." Arcadia Highlander, May 6, 1987.; 92. "Pain of progress in Arcadia (Golden West Village)." Pasadena Star News, Monday Business section, March 14, 1988.; 93. Teledyne profile (English edition), 1986.; 94. A letter regarding Arcadia Ceramics from Jenny Derwich of Jenstan - research in U.S. pottery and porcelain, May 13, 1988.; 95. "Hinshaw's readies for closeout." Pasadena Star News, June 24, 1992.; 96. Hinshaw's Going Out of Business Sale. Flyer, June 26, 1992.; 97. Hinshaw's Going Out of Business Sale. Flyer, June 27, 1992.; 98. "Departed stores. Hinshaw's in Arcadia is latest retailer to be squeezed out." Los Angeles Times, June 27, 1992, Section D, page 1.; 99. 1993 Retail Store Sales Tax Budget Estimates. By Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates, November 2, 1993.; 100. Draft listing of 1993 Arcadia Top 25 Sales Tax producers; Top 17 Property Owners by 1992 Assessed Value; Top TOT (Bed Tax) Hotels; City of Arcadia Employers with 50 or more employees on site. March 1994.; 101. City of Arcadia Information for Businesses. Economic Development Department, City of Arcadia, November 1989.; 102. City of Arcadia Information for Businesses. Economic Development Department, City of Arcadia, January 1992.; 103. Lease rate data information sheet. Economic Development Department, City of Arcadia, July 1995.; 104. "Slimming by the sea so happily." San Gabriel Valley Tribune, March 14, 1991, page C1.; 105. "Time is changing in the Model S & L." New York Times, May 22, 1996.; 106. Article regarding the new Southern California Floral and Perfume Company in Arcadia. Monrovia Planet, June 4, 1887.; 107. "Who's on First? Ralph's Florist on First Avenue." Arcadia Weekly, February 20, 1997.; 108. "Hotel deal done (Extended Stay America Hotel)." Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 1997, page 1.; 109. Charles Eaton Entrepreneur of restaurants. The Gryphon. June 1947. Pub. by United Pacific Insurance Company.; 110. Summary of industrial survey. 1929.; 111. Road atlas and travel guide which has advertisements for Arcadia businesses. c.1982; 112. Article about Chantry Flat mule station. Pasadena Star News. March 2, 2001.; 113. Flyer opposing the presence of the Golden Eyes Gentlemen's Club, a nude juice bar in Arcadia. probably 1999.; 114. Arcadia sales tax third quarter receipts during April-June 1997.; 115. Letter dated September 6, 2001 from CB Richard Ellis, Inc. announcing the execution of a 30,000 square foot building for National Automobile and Casualty Insurance Company at 51 North Fifth Avenue and an additional 55,600 square foot 3-story office building at 488 Santa Clara Street. Invitation to the ground breaking ceremony on October 11, 2001 and a color marketing flyer showing location and renderings of the buildings.; 116. Two brochures on programs being held at "The Carter Report Center" located at 100 W. Duarte Road. c2002; 117. 1993 Arcadia downtown business owner listing. Includes business name, address, owner name and description, phone number and number of employees. August 2, 1993.; 118. 1993 Assessor's Record Search Books listing of downtown Arcadia property owners. August 25, 1993.; 119. 1984 Los Angeles County Assessor Roll Print listing of downtown Arcadia property owners. 1984.; 120. Brochure for El Rancho Meat and Provisions, Inc. located at 624 S. Santa Anita. c2003.; 121. Letter to Janet Sporleder from Judy Wang, Marketing Assistant at AddALL.com with information on the company and 11 bookmark designs for review.; 122. Commercial/Industrial Properties Lease Rate Data Information Sheet. November 2003. Includes information on the available square feet, land use, lease terms, and agent or owner for properties in the city business areas - Downtown, Duarte Road/First Avenue, West Arcadia, North Arcadia, South Arcadia, and Chicago Park.; 123. E.J. Gengler Mfg. Co. instruction sheet for the "Time-Her-Rite Milking Machine Timer" (dairy equipment). Copyright 1942 and 1944. See also: vertical file Oral History for more information on Edwin J. Gengler.; 124. Milliken Gardens, 1951 catalog and order sheets (inserted). This was a nursery or flower seller at 385 W. Colorado Street, Arcadia, California. Note that California sales tax is 3% on the order forms.; 125. "2008 Top 6 Icons: Entrepreneurs" from The Magazine, Pasadena Foothills Region, June 2008, Vol 2, Issue 6; pp. 18-21. www.themagazinell.com. Articles by Steve Tobia, features six entrepreneurs, including business owner Paul Rusnak, owner of local automobile dealership Rusnak Mercedes Benz (Rusnak Auto Group).; 126. Potenza College Consulting pamphlet, 1201 W. Huntington Drive, Suite 106, Arcadia, CA 91007. In business since 2000. No date.; 127. The Cottage Shop, 1107 S. Baldwin Avenue. Newspaper ad for a jet-black super-gloss, padded box containing 50 match books, called the "Ebony Chest" for $1.60. Los Angeles Times, February 11, 1945.; 128. Newspaper ad for Milliken Gardens, 385 W. Colorado Street, Arcadia, California. Selling irises and daylilies for $3.50. Los Angeles Times, April 11, 1943.; 129. Yes, Southern California Can Grow Good Tobacco, Too. Los Angeles Times, August 15, 1920. John Glenn and David Ford grow tobacco on thirty acres in Monrovia and Arcadia. Their business is the Glenn-Ford Plantation.; 130. Keychain-key fob The Arcadia Tradition, "Celebrate Downtown!" March 30, 1996.; 131. Mrs. Arlowyn Barton introduces Carl's Sweet Corn now packaged to insure tenderness. Arcadia Tribune, August 23, 1956. (Photo of Arly Barton).; 132. Vanishing institutions by Scott Hettrick, from Arcadiasbest.com and Mountain Views News, February 28, 2015. Businesses in Arcadia that have closed include Arcadia Welfare and Thrift, Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, 101-to-1 Cocktail Bar, and Vons Headquarters in the former May Company store building on Michillinda Avenue.; 133. The Changing Face of Arcadia-Commercial Brokerage Firm Submits Proposal for Downtown Districts. Arcadia Weekly, February 4, 2016.; 134. Logistics project approved, 81-acre site, formerly a gravel mine, a 1.6 million-square-foot logistics center and industrial park is in Arcadia, but it abuts an El Monte residential neighborhood and El Monte leaders are asking Arcadia to consider sharing its revenues from the project. By Courtney Tompkins, Pasadena Star News, p. A3, March 3, 2016.; 135. Trial will decide GemCoin CEO's debt. Steve Chen was part of pyramid scheme, Pasadena Star News, December 30, 2016.; 136. Map of business districts in Arcadia and demographic estimates, letter by Tim Schwehr of Arcadia Development Services Dept. about NAI Capital consultants. October 14, 2016.; 137. Business card for Barton's Carriages, the William Barton Family, Arly Barton and Bill Barton. See also related Carl's Sweet Corn, Carl Kophamer.; 138. 4 articles. Rabbit growers, rabbit breeders, National Rabbit Association of America will meet in the Chamber of Commerce room at City Hall. Program will feature a display of Junior Bucks and Does. Everyone is invited to attend and bring one or more of their rabbits. Building hits million mark. September permits push total to $1,101,525 for 1938. Largest single item on the official building report was $18,000 for Santa Anita Park entrance building which houses ticket booths. Home of Arcadia's home newspaper Arcadia Bulletin. City Council plans improvements called to order by Mayor Malin, including discussions of dances held at American Legion, rezoning Huntington Strip and angled parking lines in front of Market Basket. Arcadia Bulletin, October 6, 1938.; 139. Letterhead from Baker's Commercial Refrigeration 144 East Huntington Drive, Phone: DOuglas7-7904. Besocke Tool & Manufacturing Co. 228 North First Avenue, Phone: DOuglas7-2092. Modern Decorators 405 Genoa Street, Phone: DOuglas7-1147. Trailertown 4241 East Live Oak, Phone: DOuglas7-3878 (Fred and Emma Munson); 140. Grand Opening of Nash's West Arcadia Store, Arcadia Tribune, July 2, 1953. Location at 1325 South Baldwin Avenue. Architect Yates Palz. Ralph G. Browning, West Arcadia manager.; 141. Due to the drought in Mexico, red jalapeno peppers needed to make Huy Fong Foods' sriracha sauce are in short supply. Though Ray Goei of Arcadia says he isn't worried because he still has a big bottle at home, he may find an empty shelf or a hefty price increase when he tries to get more. A 9-ounce bottle of Huy Fong's chili sauce, normally $2.49 is now offered on Ebay for $18.89 and $34.50 from a third-party seller on Walmart.com. This week, the Arcadia branch of 99 Ranch Market had the 17-ounce bottle on sale for $5.98. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A8, July 9, 2023.; 142. 99 Ranch Market opens in shops at Santa Anita. Pasadena Star News, p. A3, October 2, 2023.; 143. Let's make a record! With the comeback of the popularity of vinyl records and the resulting bottleneck created in their production, Gil Tamazyan, Moe Espinosa (a.k.a. Drumcell), Surachai, and Cyrusrex founded Onyx Record Press in Arcadia. Using new, advanced machinery, they hope to fill a void and help independent artists continue to put their music out without the frustrating delays. Pasadena Star News, p. C4, October 22, 2023.; 144. Fans commiserate in closing of their beloved bookstore. Karen Kropp, owner of the Book Rack in Arcadia, announced the closure of the store on First Avenue after forty years. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A7, February 29, 2024..

Subjects: Business and Industry

Physical Description: 3 folders

Item ID: 41AF

Collection: Subject Files

Library Building (1930-1959)

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Contents: 1. "Many people enjoy Arcadia's new modern public library." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934. 2. Book Week, 1947. Photos. 3. "Library Board holds open house in new addition." Arcadia Tribune, June 26, 1947. 4. "Library boasts outdoor reading room." Pasadena Star News, April 28, 1947. 5. "Libra…

Contents: 1. "Many people enjoy Arcadia's new modern public library." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.; 2. Book Week, 1947. Photos.; 3. "Library Board holds open house in new addition." Arcadia Tribune, June 26, 1947.; 4. "Library boasts outdoor reading room." Pasadena Star News, April 28, 1947.; 5. "Library Board holding patio room reception." Arcadia Tribune, June 12, 1947.; 6. "Officials to view library." Pasadena Star News, June 15, 1947 and June 20, 1947.; 7. Letter to the editor on library building. Arcadia Tribune, January 11, 1951. Two copies.; 8. "Colorful patio of library now ready to open." Arcadia Advertiser, June 18, 1947.; 9. "Library sale plan studied." News clip, November 23, no year.; 10. Children's room addition north First Street floor plan.; 11. "City library:past of dollar woes, relocation." Arcadia Tribune, June 15, 1978.; 12. Packet on building and opening of children's wing.; 13. Library bonds sold by city council. Arcadia now ready for ordering building. Ralph Ericsson, owner of Ericsson Drug Store is new trustee. Architects Marston & Maybury of Pasadena have prepared the plans for a Spanish type building. Larger view on attached page. Pasadena Star News, February 7, 1929.

Subjects: Library Building (1930-1959)

Item ID: 138AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia (City) History (1920-1930)

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Contents: 1. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, April 1928. By J.E. Roacher, Secretary of Chamber of Commerce. 2. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, July/August 1928. By Jessie O. Stewart. 3. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, May/June 1928. By Jessie O. Stewart. 4. "Arcadia from another's…

Contents: 1. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, April 1928. By J.E. Roacher, Secretary of Chamber of Commerce.; 2. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, July/August 1928. By Jessie O. Stewart.; 3. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, May/June 1928. By Jessie O. Stewart.; 4. "Arcadia from another's view." News clip, June 1921. By H.W. Patton.; 5. "Arcadia has active year." News clip and photos, circa 1925. From the scrapbook of Alton Green.; 6. "Our property cost $4,000." Information from Vera Van Iwaarden as to the cost of her families property in 1925. She also states which families were already settled in the area and which arrived later.; 7. "Arcadia profile." Los Angeles Times - Real Estate section, April 10, 1924.; 8. "Foothills have building spurt." Los Angeles Times - Real Estate section, July 1, 1923.; 9. "Swan song of hobos being sung at old span." Pasadena Star News, October 27, 1929.; 10. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930. 15 pages.; 11. "Arcadia tells lot of history." Daily News Post, January 4, 1968. Reports recollections of Tom Herreron, whose family came to Arcadia in 1921.; 12. "Chicken farm run by Denmark Prince." Arcadia Tribune, July 24, 1968.; 13. "El Monte, Arcadia, Duarte center of developments in farm and civic activity." Los Angeles Times - Real Estate section, August 10, 1924.; 14. "Street dance band concert attracts throng." News clip, August 12, 1925.; 15. "Arcadia in 1926." News panorama photo of First and Huntington, August 17, 1969.; 16. "Arcadia, Southern California." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce brochure, 1928.; 17. Arcadia in the 1920's, as remembered by Mrs. Seaquist. Hand-drawn map of various business establishments.; 18. San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930. Full issue with same information as content #10 of this folder. Shelved in archives.; 19. Los Angeles County Tax receipts for years 1921, 1922, and 1925-1926 of George W. Grandy.; 20. Arcadia's Council puts ban on hogs. Pasadena Star News May 23, 1921.; 21. Large List of Entries Being Made in Third Annual Fete Planned by Women in Arcadia. Exhibit of chrysanthemums and flowers and plants of all kinds at the Santa Anita Club. Entertainment includes a fun house, refreshment booths, a dark skinned palmist, various concessions and dancing. Also on same page: Giants' Pitcher Visits Arcadia. Fred Fitzsimmons of the New York Giants, noted "knuckleball" pitcher of the National League visits in-laws Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Borgers at 121 East Walnut Street, for the winter. He will assist his brother-in-law John Borger with raising fancy chickens here. Pasadena Star News, November 1, 1928.; 22. Water Rages Down Santa Anita Wash in Arcadia, Flooding Homes. Photo with caption: This picture was taken yesterday at Colorado and Second Streets in Arcadia, showing the raging Santa Anita Wash which overflowed its channel, marooning some residents and forcing scores to leave their homes. News clipping, March 3, 1930.

Subjects: Arcadia (City) History (1920-1930)

Item ID: 116AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia (City) History (1930-1940)

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Contents: 1. "Arcadia, Southern California." Copy of Arcadia City Directory, 1938. 2. Site of Santa Anita Golf Course, 1936. News photo and caption, February 22, 1967. On the reverse is an account of the development of the Golf Course. 3. Growth of Arcadia given by Ranch Santa Anita, Inc. Four pages of…

Contents: 1. "Arcadia, Southern California." Copy of Arcadia City Directory, 1938.; 2. Site of Santa Anita Golf Course, 1936. News photo and caption, February 22, 1967. On the reverse is an account of the development of the Golf Course.; 3. Growth of Arcadia given by Ranch Santa Anita, Inc. Four pages of news clippings, 1938.; 4. "Three hundred 'extras' as film made." Arcadia Journal, September 23, 1930.; 5. "Council asks for 2,000 days labor." Arcadia Journal, November 17, 1933.; 6. "Santa Anita Recreation Center." Six pages by Mr. Treadwell detailing development of what is now Los Angeles County Park in Arcadia.; 7. " A 'Lucky' break marks the start of success." Monrovia Newspost, February 16, 1963. Includes several photos of the 1930's.; 8. News photo and clip of the Arcadia business districts, 1934.; 9. "The Drive-In Market." Source unknown, 1934.; 10. "Armistice Day, November 11, 1934." Arcadia Tribune supplement, September 14, 1978.; 11. "Queen celebrates time of progress." Arcadia Tribune supplement, September 14, 1978.; 12."Old newspaper brings back." Arcadia Tribune, September 26, 1974.; 13. "PTA thrift shop does wonderful work." News clip and photos of volunteers, 1933.; 14. "Mrs. Emma Hainer." News clip, 1933.; 15. "Harry A. Link." News clip, 1933.; 16. "Henry Seaman." News clip, 1933.; 17. "Salaries of city officials for 1939." Arcadia Tribune, April 10, 1980.; 18. "Summer homes in the hills of Uncle Sam." News clip, April 25, 1930. Describes the possibility of a road being put through the San Gabriels north of the city and availability of leasing summer cabin sites from the government.; 19. "Post Office serves many patrons." News clip and photo of Postmaster J.V. Covell, 1934.; 20. Walker's Bugle, January, 1934. Volume I, number 1. Small newspaper published by Bob and Jim Walker, owners of Walker's Bar-B-Q on Huntington Drive. Copied from the original owned by Bert Daniels, February 25, 1981.; 21. "Carefree day to be staged here Sunday." Arcadia Tribune, May 20, 1937. Regarding huge barbecue held on the Rancho.; 22. "Fiesta plans recall early California's joys." Los Angeles Times, May 22, 1937.; 23. "Expect large crowd for natal affair." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.; 24. Speech given to the Arcadia Historical Society on July 21, 1955 on the history of Arcadia from 1936 to 1955. Given by F. Wesley Davies of the Chandler Syndicate, which purchased 1300 acres (approximately 47%) of Arcadia in 1936.; 25. Transfer of Southland Forest Service Headquarters to 10-Acre Plant in Arcadia Under Way This Week. New warehouse site on Double Drive, Arcadia, will house and service $750,000 worth of machinery and supplies including tractors, trucks, steam shovels, and other equipment. Article contains photos. Caption reads: In the Pictures: Forestry Officials John Mirch, A.J. Mueller and Clyde Thyberg, left to right in top photo, directed construction of new Arcadia plant. Some of tractors used in firefighting are shown in second scene in storage lot at Arcadia. Mechanical shops. Lower photo, for servicing equipment used out of new headquarters. Pasadena Star News, July 3, 1939.

Subjects: Arcadia (City) History (1930-1940)

Item ID: 117AF

Collection: Subject Files

Real Estate

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Contents: 1. California's choicest locality. Brochure describing San Gabriel Valley. n.d. circa 1900. 2. A.P. Green subdivision. Brochure from Carroll & Pearce Realty Co. about tract at Baldwin Avenue and Green Street. January 1, 1927. 3. R.D. Vedder tract. Brochure from Carroll & Pearce Co. about t…

Contents: 1. California's choicest locality. Brochure describing San Gabriel Valley. n.d. circa 1900.; 2. A.P. Green subdivision. Brochure from Carroll & Pearce Realty Co. about tract at Baldwin Avenue and Green Street. January 1, 1927.; 3. R.D. Vedder tract. Brochure from Carroll & Pearce Co. about tract at Live Oak Avenue and Monte Vista Avenue. January 20, 1927.; 4. "Egg Basket" into city. Arcadia Tribune January 22, 1978.; 5. We were shown the other day by H.A. Unruh, manager for E.J. Baldwin, a map of land which he proposes to put on the market. Copy of news item in Sierra Madre Vista March 26, 1891.; 6. English Oaks homes development. Pasadena Star News June 20, 1980.; 7. Santa Anita Oaks is unique among homeowners groups. Arcadia Tribune June 8, 1980.; 8. O.E. Winkler, owner of Peach Orchard Subdivision. Copy of sales contract dated May 3, 1929; made from original loaned by son, Adrian Winkler.; 9. Grant Deed from Anita Baldwin to Otto Winkler and Rudolph H. Schwarzkopf dated July 1, 1920; made from original loaned by son, Adrian Winkler.; 10. Santa Anita Rancho, Anoakia Breed Farm, Anita Baldwin, Prop. Bill of sale to Winkler & Schwarzkopf December 27, 1921.; 11. Arcadia Investment and Development Co. Tract #6641. Flyer on tract offered by A.N. Muler, O.E. Winkler and D.M. Payne. n.d. Made from original loaned by son, Adrian Winkler.; 12. Map of Arcadia - Santa Anita Tract 1887. Copied from original at the Huntington Library; another copy in Maps 1880-1949.; 13. Santa Anita Tract; part of the celebrated Santa Anita Ranch. Ad. n.d. circa 1887.; 14. 2,000 acres in five to 25 acre lots at $400 to $600 per acre, with water. Ad as it appeared in the Los Angeles Daily Herald January 23, 1887.; 15. Choice home sites on Baldwin Acres. Los Angeles Express January 29, 1916.; 16. Fine suburban property. Los Angeles Tribune January 30, 1916.; 17. Complaints spark controversy. Highlander p. 1 February 3, 1988.; 18. Santa Anita Oaks advertisement. Pasadena Star News January 25, 1948.; 19. Santa Anita Highlands ready for new homes. Los Angeles Times, June 15, 1941. The area north of Foothill Boulevard and east of Santa Anita Avenue is open for the construction of homes. This subdivision was formerly a part of the Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin Rancho and is now owned by the Three Cities Land Co.; 20. "Lucky Baldwin's daughter made Santa Anita part of Arcadia," by Lauren McSherry, Pasadena Star News, March 13, 2010, p. 2 of Real Estate section. Gives history of Santa Anita Oaks area (bounded by Baldwin Avenue to the west, Santa Anita Avenue to the east, Sierra Madre Boulevard to the north and Foothill Boulevard to the south) and Rancho Santa Anita area. Homes for sale in the Santa Anita area given, starting at $2.148 million.; 21. "TV producer selling one-acre Georgian estate in Arcadia," Pasadena Star News, March 28, 2010, Real Estate section. Television producer, writer and director Sheldon Bull (written for shows MASH, Newhart, Coach, Sabrina the Teenage Witch) and his wife, interior designer Annette Bull, have listed their one-acre Georgian estate in the Santa Anita Oaks area of Arcadia at $3,588,000. It was designed by architect Leslie Lippich.; 22. Restrictions Santa Anita Highlands, Tract 4129, by Three Cities Land Co., 1941. Declaration of certain restrictions for certain lots in Tract 4129. Notable for page 3: "That none of said lots, nor any portion thereof, shall be sold, conveyed, leased or occupied by any person other than one of the Caucasian race, except that persons of other than the Caucasian race may be used in the domestic service of the owner or occupants of any of said lots." CC&Rs. Separate copy in History Desk right drawer.; 23. In Arcadia real estate, 4 is a negative number. Many Chinese buyers shy away from 4, because in Cantonese and Mandarin the words for it and death sound similar. A law allowing address changes may be revived. Los Angeles Times, May 21, 201. Article by Ching-Ching Ni. Retrieved from Internet on June 4, 2011, from www.latimes.com.; 24. The exceptional story of Arcadia real estate (45% higher median home price than a year ago and almost 60% more homes on the market, Chinese buyers), by Josh Ritnimit, Arcadia Weekly, p. 15, September 4, 2014.; 25. Cash Pad: Chinese money transforms a California suburb (Arcadia) (Why are Chinese millionaires buying mansions in an L.A. suburb?) by Karen Weise. Bloomberg Newsweek, October 20-October 26, 2014, pp. 52-57. See also printed online version in VF Population.; 26. Arcadia housing boom with Chinese dollars? Bloomberg Business Week says kickbacks and Chinese cash deals are fuelind the rapid growth of mansions in Arcadia. Arcadia Weekly, pp. 1, 32, 33, October 30, 2014.; 27. How Arcadia is remaking itself as a magnet for Chinese money, by Christopher Hawthorne. Los Angeles Times, December 3, 2014. Retrieved from www.latimes.com on December 4, 2014.; 28. Arcadia high-end home sales decrease in early 2015, by Joe Taglieri. Arcadia Weekly, March 26, 2015.; 29. Arcadia faces mansion mayhem: how will home size restrictions impact property values within the city? Pasadena Star News, March 18, 2016. By Courtney Tompkins. Floor area ratio (FAR).; 30. Arcadia zoning regulations will have to wait a little longer pending an economic impact study. Pasadena Star News, February 27, 2016. By Courtney Tompkins. Re: floor area ratio (FAR) , or a maximum allowable square footage for a home based on lot size.; 31. Mansionization: debate spurs Arcadia to adopt new home-size law (floor area ratio-FAR), building height, setbacks, basement, parking and hillside standards. By Courtney Tompkins. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A4, April 4, 2016.; 32. Measure targeting mansions derailed after city clerk's office discovered a discrepancy in the number of qualifying signatures. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A4, April 6, 2016.; 33. Proposed ballot initiative "Saving Arcadia responsible development, reasonable standards," designed to curb mansionization. Door hanger to join movement to "Save Arcadia" from mansionization. (Did not make it onto April 2016 ballot.); 34. Update to housing standards approved but changes possible after council election Tuesday (mansions, floor-area ratio). Pasadena Star News, April 7, 2016.; 35. Smaller home ordinance official (mansions, floor-area ratio). By Scott Hettrick, April 21, 2016 from Arcadiasbest.com.; 36. New city housing standards approved (mansions, floor-area ratio). By Courtney Tompkins, Pasadena Star News, April 21, 2016.; 37. Arcadia updated its building code to combat mansionization. But are the new rules working? From Pasadenastarnews.com, September 7, 2016.; 38. USC Study. Mansionization, home expansions obliterating urban greenscapes. As houses get bigger, trees and shrubs are disappearing, increasing the heat island effect. The Weekly Star, May 7, 2017.; 39. Median home values 5-year estimates for 2005-2009, 2006-2010, 2007-2011, 2008-2012, 2009-2013, 2010-2014, 2011-2015, 2012-2016 from American FactFinder website, Census data, printed January 3, 2018. 4 pages front and back.; 40. Race restrictions in Arcadia assures future property investments. No colored population in city, a record unparalleled in this section of the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia Bulletin, August 31, 1939.

Subjects: Real Estate

Item ID: 187AF

Collection: Subject Files

Social Life and Customs

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Contents: 1. In the good old days of Arcadia. Arcadia Bulletin 1904. 2. Sunday face for Arcadia. Los Angeles Daily Times March 31, 1909. 3. Queen made gift of elaborate gown by Becker's. (Margaret Dorsey) news clip 1933. 4. Dice once rolled when City slept. news clip, n.d. 5. Arcadia gets publicity.…

Contents: 1. In the good old days of Arcadia. Arcadia Bulletin 1904.; 2. Sunday face for Arcadia. Los Angeles Daily Times March 31, 1909.; 3. Queen made gift of elaborate gown by Becker's. (Margaret Dorsey) news clip 1933.; 4. Dice once rolled when City slept. news clip, n.d.; 5. Arcadia gets publicity. news clip from scrapbook of Alton Green circa 1927.; 6. Cartoons and story with a sentence about Arcadia from Los Angeles Times April 18, 1909 p.1 of part II; story written by Harry C. Carr.; 7. Information due to closing of Santa Anita from L.A. Daily Times March 31, 1909.; 8. Copy of invitation to the Santa Anita Ball held February 23, 1936.; 9. Street dance, band concert attract throng. Arcadia Journal August 12, 1925.; 10. Margaret Dorsey, voted queen of the Arcadia Carnival of Progress. news clip 1934.; 11. "Most exciting thing in the world - Beatles" article describing excitement of a Beatles concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Arcadia Tribune September 9, 1965.; 12. Receipt for horse bailed out of pound. Arcadia May 11, 1923.; 13. Worshippers to greet dawn. Article about Easter sunrise services in Arcadia. San Gabriel Valley Digest April 1930.; 14. Cat owners compete in Arcadia during SGV Cat Fanciers show at Arcadia Masonic Lodge. Weekly Star, February 17, 2013.

Subjects: Social Life and Customs

Item ID: 237AF

Collection: Subject Files

Shops at Santa Anita (The) (Not built)- See also Caruso Affiliated and Arcadia First! for the "Mall War"

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Contents: 1. "The Shops at Santa Anita"aren't right for Arcadia. Mailed to residents in February, 2006 by Westfield Santa Anita in opposition to new mall. Photos in the flyer are not of Arcadia Fire Department or Arcadia Police Department. 2. "Date Night at The Grove," invitation from Caruso Affiliated, Apri…

Contents: 1. "The Shops at Santa Anita"aren't right for Arcadia. Mailed to residents in February, 2006 by Westfield Santa Anita in opposition to new mall. Photos in the flyer are not of Arcadia Fire Department or Arcadia Police Department.; 2. "Date Night at The Grove," invitation from Caruso Affiliated, April 2006.; 3. "Stop The Shops at Santa Anita" and billboards, wall signs, animated signs, mailer paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.; 4. "Public Scoping Meeting: the Shops at Santa Anita Park-Revised Project," June 13, 2006.; 5. Grand opening and open house of the office of The Shops at Santa Anita and Caruso Affiliated. May 2006.; 6. "Caruso Project Faces Key Test on Wednesday." San Marino Tribune, April 5, 2007.; 7. Caruso Affiliated newsletter "Speaking Santa Anita, an update on The Shops at Santa Anita" sent to residents. December 2006. Arcadia firefighters support the shops. Planning Commission hears from Arcadians such as Ruth Dunlop. Supporter spotlight on Nancy Chan.

Subjects: Shops at Santa Anita (The) - See also Caruso Affiliated and Arcadia First! for the "Mall War"

Item ID: 280AF

Collection: Subject Files

Birdseye View of Arcadia

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Contents: 1887 Birdseye view of Arcadia (Gift of Arcadia Public Library in celebration of nation’s Bicentennial)-multiple copies. Misc. Arcadia photos and prints. Photos of Library Children’s Bulletin Boards.

Contents: 1887 Birdseye view of Arcadia (Gift of Arcadia Public Library in celebration of nation’s Bicentennial)-multiple copies. Misc. Arcadia photos and prints. Photos of Library Children’s Bulletin Boards.