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View across south reading room toward fiction stacks. The fireplace is on the left side of photo, behind decorative screen. The dividing screen was made of styrofoam balls painted brown to pick up the color of the cork walls used in some areas. These were also used atop the stacks. Mid-century style. Globe lights.

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Date: c.1970

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Date: c.1970

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 326

Collection: Photographs

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View from center of circulation area toward wooden screen built expressly for new circulation layout, installed at the same time electronic gate was installed. Round area in center of ceiling is directly under "dome" skylight which is visible on exterior shots.

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Date: June 1975

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Date: June 1975

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 3x5 color

ID: 317

Collection: Photographs

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View from parking area off Duarte Road toward entrance of Arcadia Public Library. Two women are approaching the front door. A bicycle is parked to the left.

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Date: 1970

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Date: 1970

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 323

Collection: Photographs

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View of reference desk (originally located in center of area just inside doors of adult reading room). Card catalog at this time ran north and south. Both Reference Desk and catalogs were relocated in 1972. Alfreda Bolduan, head of Reference Department, is standing at desk. Rounded desk, globe lights, telephone, and typewriter visible.

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Date: c. 1962

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Date: c. 1962

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989; Bolduan, Alfreda

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 332

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. View taken from west part of lawn toward main entrance to library. Photo shows lady and small girl, and a man walking out of building. Block walled area is patio area accessible only from inside.

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Date: c.1963

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Date: c.1963

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 8x13 b&w

ID: 708

Collection: Photographs

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View of audiovisual area of library at 20 W. Duarte Road. Pictured behind desk is Hazel Bolton. One patron is listening to record on record player. White file cabinets along wall on left side of photo.

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Date: 1962

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Date: 1962

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989; Audiovisual equipment; Bolton, Hazel; Record players

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 331

Collection: Photographs

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Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken in what was the Art & Lecture Room, looking toward the hallway which housed the restrooms. A temporary plywood wall is seen in the center. To the left is a video caroussel. This area was part of the temporary Children's Room.

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Date: February 1996

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Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1400

Collection: Photographs

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One-half of the reference office at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. City Directories and school annuals are in the book shelves.

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Date: July 8, 1987

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Date: July 8, 1987

Subjects: Arcadia(City)-History-1980-1989; Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1208

Collection: Photographs

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Eleanor Gilbert at circulation desk of Arcadia Public Library, 25 N. First Avenue. View is looking east out front door. Mother and son are coming in door. Patron is browsing in 7 day book area. Photo wide view of #308.

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Date: 1953

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Date: 1953

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1930-1959; Gilbert, Eleanor

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 309

Collection: Photographs

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View from near west end of Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Road. Looking east; Santa Anita Avenue is along lawn, extreme left edge of photo where the 2 conifers appear. One man walking from main entrance.

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Date: c.1963

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Date: c.1963

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 328

Collection: Photographs

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View from west end of circulation area toward electronic gates and front entry hall.

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Date: June 1975

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Date: June 1975

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 3x5 color

ID: 316

Collection: Photographs

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Interior view thru electronic gates at circulation area, Arcadia Public Library, shortly after installation.

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Date: June 1975

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Date: June 1975

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 3x5 color

ID: 315

Collection: Photographs

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View toward front entrance of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Young magnolia tree is on left foreground of photo.

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Date: c.1964

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Date: c.1964

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 6x10 b&w

ID: 333

Collection: Photographs

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View west across parking lot toward front entrance of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. One car on right side of photo and one on left.

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Date: 1977

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Date: 1977

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 330

Collection: Photographs

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View across parking lot toward front entrance of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Brick section to left of front entrance encloses a patio accessible to patrons.

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Date: c.1977

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Date: c.1977

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 329

Collection: Photographs

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View of south portion of adult reading area and south patio. The screen was made of brown styrofoam balls suspended from ceiling. Mid-century style. Arcadia Public Library.

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Date: c.1961

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Date: c.1961

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 321

Collection: Photographs

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Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view shows drainage pipe used to drain water from roof during the rains of winter 1996. The book trucks covered the pipe, which ran all the way out the temporary front doors into what used to be the Children's Room patio. The area behind the book trucks was the sorting area. A young woman is standing looking at books shelved along the plywood wall. To the right are the photocopy machines.

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Date: February 1996

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Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1393

Collection: Photographs

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View west across children's room toward book stacks. Regular tables and chairs are in place, and record listening tables. Globe lights.

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Date: c.1965

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Date: c.1965

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989; Audiovisual equipment; Record players

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 319

Collection: Photographs

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Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion project at 20 W. Duarte Road. Temporary adult reading area with round tables are seen in what used to be the Children's Room. Microfiche/film cabinets are visible along wall to the left. Several patrons are seen sitting at the tables.

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Date: February 1996

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Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Librarry, 1991-2000

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1394

Collection: Photographs

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Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the hallway between the adult reading room and the reference area, looking toward the reference area. A drinking fountain is seen on the left.

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Date: February 1996

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Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1401

Collection: Photographs

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View from center of circulation area toward wooden screen built expressly for new circulation layout, installed at the same time electronic gate was installed. Round area in center of ceiling is directly under "dome" skylight which is visible on exterior shots.

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View from parking area off Duarte Road toward entrance of Arcadia Public Library. Two women are approaching the front door. A bicycle is parked to the left.

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Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. View taken from west part of lawn toward main entrance to library. Photo shows lady and small girl, and a man walking out of building. Block walled area is patio area accessible only from inside.

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View of audiovisual area of library at 20 W. Duarte Road. Pictured behind desk is Hazel Bolton. One patron is listening to record on record player. White file cabinets along wall on left side of photo.

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One-half of the reference office at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. City Directories and school annuals are in the book shelves.

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Eleanor Gilbert at circulation desk of Arcadia Public Library, 25 N. First Avenue. View is looking east out front door. Mother and son are coming in door. Patron is browsing in 7 day book area. Photo wide view of #308.

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View from near west end of Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Road. Looking east; Santa Anita Avenue is along lawn, extreme left edge of photo where the 2 conifers appear. One man walking from main entrance.

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View from west end of circulation area toward electronic gates and front entry hall.

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Interior view thru electronic gates at circulation area, Arcadia Public Library, shortly after installation.

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View toward front entrance of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Young magnolia tree is on left foreground of photo.

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View west across parking lot toward front entrance of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. One car on right side of photo and one on left.

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View across parking lot toward front entrance of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Brick section to left of front entrance encloses a patio accessible to patrons.

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View of south portion of adult reading area and south patio. The screen was made of brown styrofoam balls suspended from ceiling. Mid-century style. Arcadia Public Library.

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View west across children's room toward book stacks. Regular tables and chairs are in place, and record listening tables. Globe lights.

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Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion project at 20 W. Duarte Road. Temporary adult reading area with round tables are seen in what used to be the Children's Room. Microfiche/film cabinets are visible along wall to the left. Several patrons are seen sitting at the tables.

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Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the hallway between the adult reading room and the reference area, looking toward the reference area. A drinking fountain is seen on the left.

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