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Traces the history of the house recently demolished at the northeast corner of First and Wheeler. Dr. Flecher Green Sanborn, the first doctor in Arcadia, bought the house in 1919 (original owner unknown).

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 22, 1978
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 22, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Historic houses
Item ID
1703AN
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A home built by the Barker family of Barker Brothers fame will be the Pasadena Showcase House of Design. Designed by architect Roland Coate in the early 1940's, the house sits on a large corner lot in the Upper Rancho area of Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 7, 2000
Pages
p. D1 w/photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 7, 2000
Pages
p. D1 w/photo
Subjects
Historic houses
Item ID
18989AN
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Historic Houses

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1. "Historic house faces wreckers." Pasadena Star News, March 2, 1961. O.D. Harris home. 2. "The start of it all." News clip, no date. Hiram Unruh home. 3. "The first house on Arcadia town site." Note paper printed by Edna Lenz. O. D. Harris home. 4. "Historic Otto Winkler house demolished." …
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1. "Historic house faces wreckers." Pasadena Star News, March 2, 1961. O.D. Harris home.
2. "The start of it all." News clip, no date. Hiram Unruh home.
3. "The first house on Arcadia town site." Note paper printed by Edna Lenz. O. D. Harris home.
4. "Historic Otto Winkler house demolished." Arcadia Tribune, April 27, 1975.
5. Letter from W. T. Beckwith regarding the Richard Neutra designed house on Sycamore and Oakwood.
6. "The Unruh home." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.
7. Fact sheet on the house at 100 North First Avenue.
8. "Colorful bit of history torn down." Arcadia Tribune, June 22, 1978.
9. "An old house gets a new look. Peter Cuccia home, now owned and used by Our Savior Lutheran Church at 512 West Duarte Road." Arcadia Tribune, October 19, 1978.
10. Title search papers conducted on property at 15 West Colorado Boulevard. O.D. Harris house shows place built circa 1887.
11. Title search on property at 206 North First Avenue, north-east corner of First and Santa Clara, February 1981. Five pages from Title Insurance listing names and owners from Hugo Reid to date.
12. Historical Arcadia home to be shown on Holiday Homes Tour. Includes name of colonel Northam who originally built the Clara Baldwin Stocker house.
13. "Old jailhouse faces destruction." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1964-1965.
14. "City Council has expressed interest in creating as a historical site - the jail." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1964-1965.
15. Pasadena Showcase House of Design catalog describing house at 995 Hampton Road built by Roland E. Coate, Sr. for Lawrence and Josephine Garat Wilcox Barker of Barker Brothers fame. Apr/May 2000.
16. Arcadia 1940's estate is Showcase House of Design. (995 Hampton Road) Pasadena Star News Spring 2000.
17. "Twin Oaks" home background written by Sandy Snider. (Clara Baldwin Home)
18. "Robin's Nest reflects turn-of-century elegance." Article on the two-story house at 6502 Temple City Blvd. that was built as a honeymoon cottage for Anita Baldwin on the occasion of her marriage to George Baldwin. The house was named "The Robin's Nest" and was a gift from her father Elias "Lucky" Baldwin. Temple City Times. January 6, 1977.
19. Memo from Jason Kruckeberg, Arcadia Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director dated November 6, 2012 recommending a special use permit to allow the Pasadena Showcase House to renovate a property and house for the 2013 Pasadena Showcase House and Design Event from April 21, 2013-May 19, 2013. The showcase house will be 995 Hampton Road in Arcadia.
20. Pasadena Showcase House of Design catalog describing house at 995 Hampton Road built by Roland E. Coate, Sr. (bio p. 46) for C. Lawrence Barker and Josephine Garat Barker (bio p. 47) of Barker Brothers furniture fame. Apr/May 2013.
21. Description and history of house at 995 Hampton Road, Arcadia, a 1941 "Monterey Colonial"house designed by architect Roland E. Coate. It has been the site of Pasadena Showcase House of Design in the past. Description and history written by Tim Gregory.
22. Table 4.5-2 list of "Built Environment Historic Resources" (addresses of possible historic structures) from the Arcadia General Plan Update Draft Program EIR 2010. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/docs/deir_4.5_cultural resources_7-19-10.pdf on May 31, 2014.
23.Five documents: 1. Arcadia Citywide Historic Resources Survey (by Architectural Resources Group-ARG) frequently asked questions. 2. Arcadia Historic Preservation Ordinance Draft August 2, 2018. 3. Fact Sheet Draft Historic Preservation Ordinance. 4. Translation in Chinese text of Fact Sheet Draft Historic Preservation Ordinance. 5. Notice of Special Meeting study session to report, discuss revisions to the draft Historic Preservation Ordinance, September 27, 2018.
24. 2020 Pasadena showcase house selected in Arcadia, the first time Arcadia has hosted since 2013 and third time ever. The house is at 1220 Rancho Road. From Arcadia Weekly, October 17, 2019.
25. 2020 Pasadena Showcase House: The Locke House, in Arcadia, is for sale. Asking price $6.998 million. It is a 1937 Federal country-style estate by Hollywood's society architect Gerard R. Colcord, in the Santa Anita Oaks neighborhood.
Subjects
Historic Houses
Item ID
97AF
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Historic houses in Arcadia

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 5, 1947 p. 1 (first home on First Avenue)
March 23, 1950 p. 14 (first home built in Arcadia) photo
August 16, 1973 p. C-3 (picture)
March 12, 1961 p. 12 (O. d. Harris home, oldest existing)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 5, 1947 p. 1 (first home on First Avenue)
March 23, 1950 p. 14 (first home built in Arcadia) photo
August 16, 1973 p. C-3 (picture)
March 12, 1961 p. 12 (O. d. Harris home, oldest existing)
Subjects
Historic houses
Item ID
3946AN
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Arcadia's historic districts. Part 1: Santa Anita Village is one possible historic district. See hard copy in VF City Council (2010-2019).

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 14, 2019
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p. 1, 13
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 14, 2019
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Historic districts
Historic houses
Historic preservation
Santa Anita Village
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Arcadia welcomes the 49th Pasadena Showcase House of Design. The house will be a 1941 Monterey Colonial house designed by renowned architect Roland E. Coate. It will be renovated by Southern California's prominent interior and exterior designers and will open for public tours April 21-May 19, 2013. The showcase house is a fundraiser that supports bringing music and art programs to children.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 15, 2012
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p. 3, 19
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 15, 2012
Pages
p. 3, 19
Subjects
Coate, Roland E.
Historic houses
Hofgaarden, Kathryn
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts (PSHA)
Pasadena Showcase House of Design
Item ID
33437AN
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The Otto Winkler home, built in the early 1920's at the corner of Fairview and Baldwin, has been demolished. The history of the era and that of West Arcadia are also given.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 27, 1975
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 27, 1975
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Historic houses
Item ID
1702AN
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Home of R. H. Schwarzkopf at 904 West Huntington Drive, one of the oldest in Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
February 1, 1943
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Bulletin
Date
February 1, 1943
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Historic houses
Item ID
3945AN
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Who was Clara Baldwin Stocker? Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's eldest daughter lived lavishly at her home Twin Oaks in Arcadia. See hard copy in VF Baldwin, Clara.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 11, 2019
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p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 11, 2019
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Baldwin, Clara
Baldwin Stocker, Clara
Historic houses
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Pasadena Junior Philharmonic Committee has selected an Arcadia estate as the Pasadena Showcase House of Design. It was designed by Roland E. Coates, Sr., for Lawrence and Josephine Garat Wilcox Barker of Barker Brothers Furniture fame.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 2, 2000
Pages
p. Homebuyer 8
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 2, 2000
Pages
p. Homebuyer 8
Subjects
Historic houses
Barker, Lawrence and Josephine Garat Wilcox
Coates, Roland E., Sr.
Item ID
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Arcadia City Council makes changes to Historic Preservation Ordinance. Council member Tom Beck speaks about saving Clara Baldwin Stocker's home, which is facing possible destruction. See hard copy in VF City Council (2010-2019).

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 21, 2019
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p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 21, 2019
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Beck, Tom
Baldwin, Clara
Baldwin Stocker, Clara
Historic houses
Historic preservation
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Arcadia Fire Department and Monrovia Fire Department resonded to a fire that destroyed a vacant Arcadia house in the 1300 block of South First Avenue. The house was in the process of being sold and was in escrow. The damage is estimated at $300,000.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 4, 2012
Pages
p. A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 4, 2012
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Fires
Houses
Item ID
33023AN
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The architectural firm of Sevar and Associates and Dave Szany and Associates have relocated their offices in the restored and remodeled Southern Counties Gas Building. The building, constructed in 1926, is one of the original buildings on First Avenue. It was the home of the Gas Company for 33 years.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 14, 1982
Pages
p. A-2 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 14, 1982
Pages
p. A-2 photo
Subjects
Historic houses
Southern Counties Gas Building
Item ID
1704AN
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A pictorial collection of historic estates and vintage homes from the collections of the Arcadia Historical Society is now exhibiting at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum, through August 20, 2011. Carol Libby curated it. On exhibit are Anoakia, the Southern California Nursery (later a residence), La Cuccia, Prince Eric of Denmark's home, and the Burnell Oaks Estate, among others.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 16, 2011
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 16, 2011
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Historic houses and historic homes
Libby, Carol
Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum--2011-2020
Item ID
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Residents object to proposed home to be built at 920 South Fifth Street. At issue are the size of the house and how its design may not fit in with the neighborhood.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 8, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 8, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Houses
Mansions
Item ID
34855AN
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A September grand opening is tentatively planned for Heritage Park Arcadia, a 54-unit development at 150 W. Las Tunas Drive. It provides housing for low income seniors and meets the special needs of elderly.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 13, 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 13, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Heritage Park Arcadia
Affordable Housing
Low income senior housing
Item ID
29257AN
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The Pasadena Showcase House of Design features an Arcadia home designed for Lawrence and Josepine Garat Wilcox Barker and built over two years in 1941-1943.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 6, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 6, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Houses
Pasadena Showcase House of Design
Item ID
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Houses

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Contents
1. "Tour of new Bluth home to aid American Red Cross." Arcadia Tribune, June 4, 1981 with photo. 2. "Bluth's open mountaintop mansion for charity event." Arcadia Tribune, June 7, 1981. 3. Information on the homes of Harry Ainsworth/Babs Ainsworth Hawkins. 4. "Residence of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wi…
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1. "Tour of new Bluth home to aid American Red Cross." Arcadia Tribune, June 4, 1981 with photo.
2. "Bluth's open mountaintop mansion for charity event." Arcadia Tribune, June 7, 1981.
3. Information on the homes of Harry Ainsworth/Babs Ainsworth Hawkins.
4. "Residence of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilson." Magazine clip, undated.
5. "Christmas Memories" booklet, 47th annual Holiday Homes Tour, December 7, 2001, benefiting Methodist Hospital of Southern California.
6. Report to the City Council in reference to appeal of Planning Commission denial for a proposed Arcadia Eco-Home at 1327-29 S. Eighth Street which would be energy smart and environmentally friendly. Submitted by Ed Huang. May 3, 1999. Also includes the Development Services Department Staff Report, June 1, 1999.
7. "Most Wonderful Time of the Year" booklet, 49th annual Holiday Homes Tour, December 12, 2003, benefiting Methodist Hospital of Southern California. Includes card listing the featured homes.
8. "Christmas is Joy" 46th Annual Holiday Homes Tour booklet, December 1, 2000 benefiting Methodist Hospital of Southern California.
9. Handwritten information about house at 1050 Paloma Drive. House was at northwest corner of Paloma Drive and Monte Vista. Copies of photographs. People in photos: Earl, Charles Francis and Earl, William. 7 pages.
10. Some dwellings erected with a dozen more in prospect. Homes cost $5000 and below on Sixth Avenue, Huntington Drive, Valnett, Alice Street, Santa Anita Avenue. Pasadena Star News, May 16, 1921.
Subjects
Houses
Item ID
129AF
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A 58-year-old woman was raped and her house robbed by two males in their 20's.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 21, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 21, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
1382AN
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The City Council approved an ordinance that will limit houses built in the future to a height of 30 feet or less and increase side-yard setbacks to put more space between the property line and the building. (Complete information of the exact stipulations is included in this article.)

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 12, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 12, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Building Laws
Item ID
684AN
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