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Carl's Sweet Corn stand opens for 19th year locally a 75 Las Tunas Drive, one block west of Santa Anita Avenue. Operated as a family affair by Carl Kophamer.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36124
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 2, 1953
Pages
Section 2, p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 2, 1953
Pages
Section 2, p. 1
Subjects
Agriculture
Business and Industry
Corn
Kophamer, Arlowyn
Kophamer, Carl Christian
Kophamer, Maurice
Collection
Newspaper Index
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John W. Grainger, in a Chevrolet coupe, led Arcadia police on a high speed car chase that ended in a crash. An opened wine bottle was found in his car.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32995
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
March 22, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
March 22, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Grainger, John W.
Item ID
33192AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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New El Rancho Building, a 2-story store and office affair, located at 1200 W. Huntington Drive, is nearing completion, with occupancy expected in March. Rancho Santa Anita, Inc. are the owners of the new building. Architect is Rowland H. Crawford.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33025
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 25, 1950
Pages
p. 8 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 25, 1950
Pages
p. 8 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Buildings
Business and Industry
El Rancho Building
Item ID
33222AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Building designs for earthquakes

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4024
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 17, 1955
Pages
p. 20
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 17, 1955
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
Earthquakes
Item ID
3900AN
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Newspaper Index
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New building code

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4169
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 26, 1959 p. 1 (new code proposed)
April 16, 1959 p. 1 (minimum requirements for dividing deep lots)
July 1, 1962 p. 1 (study)
February 10, 1963 p. 1
February 14, 1963 p. 1 (apartment code)
August 22, 1963 p. 1 (ammendment to deep lot code)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 26, 1959 p. 1 (new code proposed)
April 16, 1959 p. 1 (minimum requirements for dividing deep lots)
July 1, 1962 p. 1 (study)
February 10, 1963 p. 1
February 14, 1963 p. 1 (apartment code)
August 22, 1963 p. 1 (ammendment to deep lot code)
Subjects
Ordinances, Municipal
Item ID
4045AN
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Newspaper Index
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Biographic sketch of Roberta "Bobbie" Street, a car hop at Carpenter's Santa Anita Cafe.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29649
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
February 8, 1950
Pages
p. 5 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
February 8, 1950
Pages
p. 5 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Street, Roberta "Bobbie"
Item ID
29834AN
Collection
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Arcadia Chamber of Commerce to hold formal opening of new offices in the Bekins Building on Huntington Drive.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33014
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 11, 1950
Pages
p. 2 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 11, 1950
Pages
p. 2 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Bekins
Item ID
33211AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Administration building and Gateway dedication.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3707
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 6, 1956 p. 1
December 13, 1956 p. 1
December 20, 1956 p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 6, 1956 p. 1
December 13, 1956 p. 1
December 20, 1956 p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
3582AN
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Newspaper Index
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West Arcadia group

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3681
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 4, 1957 p. 1
May 2, 1957 p. 1
June 6, 1957 p. 1
July 8, 1957 p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 4, 1957 p. 1
May 2, 1957 p. 1
June 6, 1957 p. 1
July 8, 1957 p. 1
Subjects
Annexation (Municipal Government)
Item ID
3556AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration to get own chapel, a building donated by Los Angeles Diocese.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33043
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
April 5, 1950
Pages
p. 2 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
April 5, 1950
Pages
p. 2 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
Item ID
33240AN
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The site of Arcadia's first home, the Unruh house at the corner of Huntington Drive and First Avenue, is now occupied by the new Standard Station.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10657
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune & News p 2 w / photo
Date
December 13, 1951
Pages
p 2 w / photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune & News p 2 w / photo
Date
December 13, 1951
Pages
p 2 w / photo
Subjects
Uhruh, Hiram
Business & Industry - Standard Station
Item ID
11176AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Station sites

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4047
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 17, 1958 and October 23, 1958 p. 1 (Baldwin Avenue)
May 5, 1958 p. 1 (South Santa Anita)
December 11, 1958 p. 1; January 1, 1959 p. 1; January 5, 1959 p. 1; February 26, 1959 p. 1; March 5, 1959 p. 1 (Santa Anita Avenue)
April 6, 1961 p. 1 (Live Oak)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 17, 1958 and October 23, 1958 p. 1 (Baldwin Avenue)
May 5, 1958 p. 1 (South Santa Anita)
December 11, 1958 p. 1; January 1, 1959 p. 1; January 5, 1959 p. 1; February 26, 1959 p. 1; March 5, 1959 p. 1 (Santa Anita Avenue)
April 6, 1961 p. 1 (Live Oak)
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
3923AN
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Arcadia fire-fighting facilities expanded through a third station on Orange Grove Avenue. Chief James M. Nellis reports activities of fire fighters.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32998
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
March 22, 1950
Pages
p. 5
(See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
March 22, 1950
Pages
p. 5
(See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department
Nellis, James
Item ID
33195AN
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Newspaper Index
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Appointed City Controller

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3972
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune Section II,
Date
August 23, 1954
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune Section II,
Date
August 23, 1954
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City employees - Larson, Lawrence W.
Item ID
3847AN
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Thrifty Drug Co. leases property and will build a store at the corner of Huntington Drive and First Avenue, the former site of Arcadia City Hall.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33042
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
March 22, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
March 22, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Drug Stores
Thrifty Drug Co.
Item ID
33239AN
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Newspaper Index
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Biographic sketch of Charles "Chuck" Gross, head chef at Carpenter's, shown frying chicken, his specialty.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32996
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
March 22, 1950
Pages
p. 2 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
March 22, 1950
Pages
p. 2 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Carpenter's
Gross, Charles "Chuck"
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Item ID
33193AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Author of "Arcadia, City of the Santa Anita"

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3748
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 26, 1953
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 26, 1953
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Eberly, Gordon S.
Item ID
3621AN
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Carl R. West, Apr. 7.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune & News
Date
April 26, 1951
Pages
p. 5
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune & News
Date
April 26, 1951
Pages
p. 5
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
West, son
Item ID
10709AN
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Newspaper Index
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. West, July 25.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune & News
Date
August 7, 1952
Pages
p. 7 (See also
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune & News
Date
August 7, 1952
Pages
p. 7 (See also
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
West, daughter
Item ID
11641AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A new used car lot, Bonita Motors, opens at 150 E. Huntington Drive, managed by Ben Hill and Win Barlow.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33027
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
February 1, 1950
Pages
p. 2 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
February 1, 1950
Pages
p. 2 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Barlow, Win
Bonita Motors
Business and Industry
Hill, Ben
Used cars
Item ID
33224AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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