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Railroads-Arcadia Railroad Station

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1. "Old Arcadia train depot to be dedicated at Pomona." News clip with picture, no date. (Picture is the same as photo #10) 2. "The old depot." News clip, September 20, 1966. 3. "Arcadia landmark threatened." Daily News Post, parts I and II, September 4, 1965. 4. "Arcadia adds to railroad a…
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1. "Old Arcadia train depot to be dedicated at Pomona." News clip with picture, no date. (Picture is the same as photo #10)
2. "The old depot." News clip, September 20, 1966.
3. "Arcadia landmark threatened." Daily News Post, parts I and II, September 4, 1965.
4. "Arcadia adds to railroad annals." Arcadia Tribune, September 12, 1971.
5. "A glimpse of Arcadia's past." Arcadia News-Post, September 1, 1971.
6. "Depot to pass into history." Arcadia News-Post, August 20, 1979.
7. "Arcadia's depots head for history." Arcadia News-Post, August 6, 1969.
8. "Two volunteer workers begin work on depot." News Post, September 12, 1969.
9. "Train depot tells sad, sad stories." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1969?
10. "Working on the railroad." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.
11. "Old Arcadia depot lives." Arcadia Tribune, August 29, 1971.
12. "A bit of Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, September 17, 1969.
13. "Abandoned station not forgotten." Arcadia Tribune, March 9, 1978.
14. Information on Wm. Kreutzkamp, station agent, Santa Fe Station. Summer 1978.
15. Arcadia Santa Fe Station was apparently completed early in 1887. Information based on the research of Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, November 1979.
16. Postcard size drawing of the Arcadia Station in three colors. No date.
17. "Santa Fe reaches California by overcoming many obstacles." Arcadia Historical Society, no date.
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Railroads-Arcadia Railroad Station
Item ID
185AF
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Railroads-Santa Anita Station

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1. "Santa Fe starts Arcadia towards ultimate in cooperation." Arcadia Historical Society, no date. 2. "The old Santa Anita Station." Newspaper photo plate of station with buggy, no date. 3. "Worn Santa Anita Station links California of old." Los Angeles Times with photos, February 26, 1939. 4…
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1. "Santa Fe starts Arcadia towards ultimate in cooperation." Arcadia Historical Society, no date.
2. "The old Santa Anita Station." Newspaper photo plate of station with buggy, no date.
3. "Worn Santa Anita Station links California of old." Los Angeles Times with photos, February 26, 1939.
4. Woman station master, Nora Higganson, 1895-1898. Information from Sandy Snider, Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, June 6, 1975.
5. "Taxi, mister." Article by Robert Clark from Westways, p.7, August 1947.
6. Elevation drawings of Santa Anita Station. West and front drawings. No date.
7. "Catching flavor of cowboy era." By Ed Ainsworth, Los Angeles Times, February 1964.
8. "Colorful landmark reprieved." Independent Star News, March 1, 1964.
9. "Time running out." Inter-city news photo and caption, circa 1964.
10. "Move or oblivion for station." Inter-city news photo and article, circa 1964.
11. "Lucky's heirs uninterested in old depot." News clip, September 1, 1966.
12. "Arcadia Historical Society to hear Santa Anita Depot report." Independent Star News, October 8, 1967.
13. "Santa Anita Station has survival." Arcadia News-Post, April 5, 1967.
14. "Old Santa Fe depot fate." Arcadia Tribune, February 12, 1967.
15. "This is an attraction of the future." Arcadia Tribune, May 11, 1967.
16. "Lucky Baldwin's old train station nears new home." Los Angeles Times, May 14, 1967.
17. State of California, Governor's Office stationery. Letter from Win Adams to the Santa Anita Republican Women's Club, regarding moving the station. January 7, 1968.
18. "Train depot to gain city help." Arcadia Tribune, January 14, 1968.
19. "Depot fund climbs to $5,600." Arcadia Tribune, April 4, 1968.
20. "Lucky Baldwin stories recalled regarding railway station ceremony." News clip, September 12, 1968.
21. "Built in 1885." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, May 23, 1968.
22. "Save the station." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1968.
23. "Depot work on schedule." News clip, July 1969.
24. "Ceremony held Wednesday at Santa Fe site." News clip with two photos, circa September 11, 1968.
25. "Successful conclusion." News clip, September 15, 1968.
26. "Station fans hold going-away party." News clip, September 15, 1968.
27. "Santa Anita Station." Chapter from the book, Nuestro Pueblo, 1940, p. 168.
28. "First bricks." Arcadia Tribune, November 2, 1969.
29. "The old Santa Fe Depot." Arcadia News-Post, August 29, 1969.
30. "Arcadia depots head for history." Arcadia News-Post, August 6, 1969.
31. "Taking shape." Arcadia Tribune, October 1, 1969.
32. "Going up." Arcadia Tribune, September 7, 1969.
33. "Save the station campaign." Arcadia News-Post, July 24, 1968.
34. "The Santa Anita Depot." Lasca Leaves, volume XV, number 1, March 1970.
35. "$29,628 given for depot; restoration almost done." Arcadia Tribune, circa April 1970.
36. "Mrs. Sidney Platford, Arcadia Historical Society." Arcadia News-Post, July 2, 1970.
37. "History of the preservation of the Santa Anita Santa Fe Depot in Arcadia, California." Report by the Arcadia Historical Society, June 1970.
38. "Santa Anita Station - Santa Fe Railroad." Article by Bruce R. Wetmore, Curator. No Date.
39. "Flag for depot." Arcadia Tribune, January 11, 1970.
40. "Lucky Baldwin railroad depot premiere night." Arcadia News-Post, July 2, 1970.
41. "Put 200 men to work." Arcadia News-Post, July 22, 1970.
42. "Members of the Chamber of Commerce." Arcadia News-Post, June 17, 1970.
43. "Patricia Warren, Arboretum Historical Curator." Arcadia News-Post, September 18, 1970.
44. "Depot dedication full of nostalgia." Arcadia News-Post, September 30, 1970.
45. "Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli." Arcadia News-Post, September 26, 1970.
46. Invitation to official dedication ceremonies for Santa Anita Depot. September 25, 1970.
47. "A dream come true in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, September 27, 1970.
48. "Golden spike marks finish." Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1971.
49. "Historic Society drive preserved Santa Fe Depot." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.
50. "The Santa Anita Station." Cover of The View from Sierra Madre, September 28, 1972.
51. "History of the Santa Anita (Santa Fe) Depot." Historical Society.
52. "Santa Anita Station." 8x10 drawing by E. Reukama, circa 1969.
53. "Lucky Baldwin furnished the brick." 3x5 photo.
54. "Santa Anita Depot history." Article by Patricia Warren of the Arboretum.
55. "Santa Anita Depot." The Westerners, June 1974.
56. Blue prints from Laddie Dick.
57. "The Harvard telescope was unloaded." Notes by W.W. Robinson in The San Gabriel Mountains, 1977.
58. "Demolition-threatened depot now popular Arcadia landmark." Arcadia Tribune, March, 5, 1978.
59. Miscellaneous news clips relating Santa Anita Railroad Station, Sierra Madre Vista, 1890-1891.
60. "We were shown the plans and specifications of the new depot." Sierra Madre Vista, April 14, 1888.
61. "Santa Anita Station was opened for use on November 1, 1890." Research by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, November 1979.
62. "The story of the Santa Anita Depot." Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, given at the 10th anniversary of its dedication, September 1980.
63. "Santa Anita Depot." Pasadena Union, p. A1, September 6, 1972.
64. Original Santa Anita Station when Old ranch Road crossed the tracks. Sepia postcard, Coldwell-Banker Realtors, Arcadia. No date.
65. "Moving Day - Save-the-Depot." Pasadena Star News, September 12, 1969.
66. "Deserted depot at Santa Anita link to fabulous Lucky Baldwin." Pasadena Star News, no date.
67. Santa Anita station of the Santa Fe Railroad, in Sierra Madre, opened in June 1886, but only benches were available until a small station was built in 1888. From page 102 of book Pasadena Area History by Manuel Pineda and E. Caswell Perry (1972)..
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Railroads-Santa Anita Station
Item ID
186AF
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Railroads-Light Rail (Metro Gold Line, L-Line, Blue Line, A-Line)

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Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023. 1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, constructio…
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Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023.
1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, construction authority background that accompanied a model of the Metro Gold Line on display at the library starting in early 2011.
2. Metro Gold Line Extension information in a supplement called "Civic Leadership" in the Pasadena Star News, January 31, 2011. "Once the environmental process is completed in 2012, the project will be ready for funding at the local and federal levels. Metro has made funding the Foothill Extension from Azusa to Montclair a priority project for the agency.
3. Memo from Jason Kruckeberg, Asst. City Manager / Development Services Director and Phil Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer to Mayor and City Council re: Discussion of Gold Line Project Status-City's Commitments and Progress Review. August 16, 2011.
4. Artist renderings of future Arcadia Station and I-210 Gold Line Bridge (to resemble weaved baskets).
5. Introducing six new stations in five cities--Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, Azusa-Alameda and Azusa-Citrus. Construction completion on track for 2015. Habib F. Balian, CEO of Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority is pictured. An award winning team of contractors and engineers include Skanska, Hill International, Jacobs, Patterson & Associates, Inc.
6. Staff report from Jason Kruckeberg to Mayor and City Council, April 3, 2012 re: report, discussion and direction regarding Gold Line parking structure and transit plaza, with drawings.
7. Three train bridges, station coming. Mountain Views News, p. 6, February 16, 2013.
8. Foothill Gold Line extension updates. Arcadia Weekly, p. 8, February 21, 2013. Updates on design work, demolition, station locations.
9. Santa Anita Bridge groundbreaking.Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 20, 2013.
10. Gold Line construction extends closure of Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena Star News, p. A3, May 4, 2013.
11. Gold Line bridge project to conclude on Colorado Boulevard. Nearly five months of construction ends, but heavy work to begin on Santa Anita Avenue. Pasadena Star News, p. A10. May 29, 2013.
12. Gold Line construction moving forward. First Avenue in Arcadia to open by the end of March. Arcadia Weekly, March 13, 2014.
13. Gold Line station art revealed, April 29, 2014. Retrieved from http://arcadiachamber.org on May 1, 2014.
14. Foothill Gold Line Pasadena to Azusa Update. Construction (bridges, at-grade crossings) continues on time and on budget for a September 2015 turn-over to Metro. Mountain Views News, Section B-p. 1, June 6, 2014.
15. Downtown Arcadia intersection at Huntington and Second will be closed for Gold Line construction, August 6, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.
16. Chamber's key role in Gold Line station by Scott Hettrick, August 24, 2015. Retrieved from ArcadiaCAChamber.org on August 25, 2015.
17. Foothill Gold Line Newsletter. Third quarter 2014, with construction update and inserts about Arcadia Station (station artist Michael Davis) and Who Knew Building a Light Rail Track Could Be So Interesting?
18. A-C. 18A. City of Arcadia Holiday Tree Lighting and Dedication December 5, 2015 at Arcadia Transit Plaza. 18B. Arcadia Transit Plaza Dedication Ceremony November 6, 2014. 18C. Arcadia's Grand Opening Celebrationg. Gold Line is coming to Arcadia Saturday, March 5, 2016-Ribbon cutting and station celebration (2 copies).
19. Metro to offer free rides on new Gold Line extension March 5: community events planned at five stations. Arcadia Station at 201 N. First Avenue. Arcadia Weekly, February 25, 2016.
20. Gold Line extension unlikely to affect big traffic jams: history shows trains won't impact freeways. Pasadena Star News, March 2, 2016.
21.Two articles. Where the gold train takes you. Riding the new Gold Line Foothill Extension? Check out 21 activities, local attractions. Art at new Gold Line stations tells cities' stories. Pasadena Star News, March 1, 2016.
22. Opening Day of Metro Gold Line Arcadia Station marketing items: Metro Map & Pocket Guide; Metro Rider's Guide; Arcadia Shop dine stay enjoy coupon book; What is Tap? Instructional Coloring Book; Celebrate the grand opening March 5, 2016 flyer; Heads up watch for trains perforated train model of Kinkisharyo P3010.
23. The ABCs of the Gold Line. Arcadia Weekly, March 3, 2016.
24. All aboard! Metro's Gold Line comes a long way to connect Pasadena to Azusa on Saturday. Pasadena Weekly, March 3, 2016.
25. City of Arcadia celebrates opening of the Gold Line Extension. Arcadia Transit introduces new shuttle service in conjunction with Metro Gold Line opening. Mountain Views News, February 27, 2016.
26. Gold Line fuels nearby projects: extension generating money for area cities. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A5, February 29, 2016.
27. Wheels: Go east young man: Gold Line opening ceremony prompts historic musings on the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe. Pasadena Weekly, p. 14, March 3, 2016. By Lauren Holland.
28. L Line (Gold) Metro Rail Schedule, Metro Rail Azusa-Union Station-East LA, effective April 9, 2023.
29. A-B. 29A. June 2023 map of all Metro rail lines, Metro busway routes, regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). 29B. A Line Metro Rail schedule effective June 16, 2023 on two sheets. Includes map, connections and parking.
30. A-D. 30A. Meet the Line Letters - Nuevos Nombres. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations in English and Spanish. Dated October 2022. 30B. Metro rail is growing! Brochure explaining changes in names, stations, and routes when Metro completes the Regional Connector Transit Project on June 16, 2023. Includes map. In English and Spanish. 30C. Meet the new lineup = Conozca nuestra neva alineacion. Folded map of Metro Rail and Busway routes. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations In English and Spanish. Dated June 2023. 30D. Go Metro map & pocket guide. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Includes information on fares, hours, and important contacts. Dated August 2023.
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Railroads-Light Rail-Metro Gold Line
Railroads-Light Rail-L Line
Railroads-Light Rail-Blue Line
Railroads-Light Rail-A Line
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Railroads

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1. "View from the foothills." Arcadia Tribune, November 23, 1947. 2. "How railroad opened valley." Arcadia Tribune, May 7, 1969. 3. "Early transportation." The View, Sierra Madre, September 27, 1973. 4. "The San Gabriel Valley Rapid Transit Railroad." Historical Society of Southern Californi…
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1. "View from the foothills." Arcadia Tribune, November 23, 1947.
2. "How railroad opened valley." Arcadia Tribune, May 7, 1969.
3. "Early transportation." The View, Sierra Madre, September 27, 1973.
4. "The San Gabriel Valley Rapid Transit Railroad." Historical Society of Southern California, p. 213-220. September 1951.
5. "Projected rail lines in area." Sierra Madre Vista, 1888.
6. "Prices on rapid transit line." Sierra Madre Vista, September 8, 1888.
7. Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Railroad - Orange Belt Route. (2 pages showing map and schedule of stops) Southern California - a Semi-tropic Paradise by Warner Brothers, published by Times Mirror Company, Printers, 1886-1887.
8. "If we announce in these columns that Sierra Madre would have two additional rail lines." Sierra Madre Vista, April 19, 1889.
9. "It has transpired that agents of the Rapid Transit Road have been quietly buying." Sierra Madre Vista, September 6, 1889.
10. Railroads-chronology. List complied by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum Historical Section, June 1979.
11. "History of City's first railroad line traced." News clip, no date. It refers to Pasadena, but is related to Arcadia.
12. Report of derailment of Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad at Santa Anita, California on September 4, 1945. Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington D.C.
13. "Five dead and 100 injured as Santa Fe train derails here." Arcadia Tribune, p.1, September 6, 1945.
14. "The police and the wreck." Arcadia Tribune, p.1, September 10, 1945.
15. "Inquest in wreck of limited to be held tomorrow." Arcadia Tribune, p.1, September 10, 1945.
16. "Crew negligence blamed at inquest of Santa Fe wreck." Arcadia Tribune, p.1, September 13, 1945.
17. Official time tables of Pacific Electric Railway, including to Baldwin's Ranch. Effective Jan. 15, 1904. photocopy.
18. 1923 map of Pacific Electric Railway routes.
19. 1914 map showing routes for the A.T.& S.F. RY Coast Lines, other railroads and electric roads in Los Angeles County.
20. Travel Town Museum souvenir album. c.1992.
21. Travel Town Coloring Book from the Travel Town Transportation Museum. Printed 1997. The second coloring page features a maze to the Arcadia Depot. Caption says "Arcadia Freight Depot was a Southern Pacific freight station located at First and Santa Clara Street in Arcadia, California. It was saved from demolition by Parker Lyon and moved to Travel Town in 1955."
22. Arcadia's Railway Transportation Chronology timeline from 1883 to 2016. Presented on January 26, 2017 by Arcadia Historical Society at the dedication of its History Lives Here Historical Marker at the Gold Line Arcadia Station. See also
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Railroads
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Railroads-Arcadia Santa Fe Station

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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Arcadia Santa Fe Station -- Built in 1885. Formerly on St. Joseph St. at First Avenue, it has been moved to the Pomona Fairgrounds.
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Edna Lenz
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Arcadia Santa Fe Station -- Built in 1885. Formerly on St. Joseph St. at First Avenue, it has been moved to the Pomona Fairgrounds.
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Northern San Gabriel-San Bernardino Valley Rail Transit Corridor. Downtown 2000 Streetscape. Westfield Shoppingtown Expansion.

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1. Northern San Gabriel-San Bernardino Valley Rail Transit Corridor, September 1993: Summary. Draft Environmental Impact Report. Cultural and Historical Resources Survey Report. Noise and Vibration Analysis. Fleet Requirements and yard Location Analysis. Engineering Plan and Profile Drawings. 2. Do…
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1. Northern San Gabriel-San Bernardino Valley Rail Transit Corridor, September 1993: Summary. Draft Environmental Impact Report. Cultural and Historical Resources Survey Report. Noise and Vibration Analysis. Fleet Requirements and yard Location Analysis. Engineering Plan and Profile Drawings.
2. Downtown 2000 Streetscape and Public Facilities Improvement Program--Expanded initial study and draft mitigated negative declaration, February 7, 1995.
3. Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita Expansion-December 1999-Initial Study. Memo subject: Consideration of the Final Environmental Impact Report and Project Description. Westfield Planning submittal-Proposed Santa Anita Expansion February 2002.
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Environmental Impact Reports
Developments
Downtown Arcadia
Railroads
Railways
Shopping malls
Streets
Trains
Transit
Transportation
Westfield Santa Anita
Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 137
Shelf Number
H13
Item ID
507AF
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Santa Fe Station

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Artist
Justine Wishek
Description
Arcadia Santa Fe Station -- Originally located at First Avenue and St. Joseph Street, the Arcadia Railroad Station was built in 1887 by the Santa Fe Railroad. This is the artist's conception of the station as it might have appeared in the early 1900s, complete with gables, turrets and cupolas. Th…
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Justine Wishek
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Arcadia Santa Fe Station -- Originally located at First Avenue and St. Joseph Street, the Arcadia Railroad Station was built in 1887 by the Santa Fe Railroad. This is the artist's conception of the station as it might have appeared in the early 1900s, complete with gables, turrets and cupolas. The wood-frame, three-room structure was built to provide passenger service to and from Los Angeles. In later years, it was used exclusively for freight. In 1971, the building was moved to the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds in Pomona, where it was restored.
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Blueprints Gas stations.

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Blueprints – Gas stations, Items 1-4 1. Plot plan for Shell Oil Co. Service Station plan, 171 E. Live Oak, N.W. corner of Live Oak & 2nd, Nov. 5, 1958 2. Plans for Shell Oil Co. 704 Huntington Drive. Huntington Drive and Baldwin, June 24, 1970 3. Slimline Plan for Union Oil Co. 1127 S. Baldwin, Arc…
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Blueprints – Gas stations, Items 1-4 1. Plot plan for Shell Oil Co. Service Station plan, 171 E. Live Oak, N.W. corner of Live Oak & 2nd, Nov. 5, 1958 2. Plans for Shell Oil Co. 704 Huntington Drive. Huntington Drive and Baldwin, June 24, 1970 3. Slimline Plan for Union Oil Co. 1127 S. Baldwin, Arcadia, March 5, 1948 4. Plans for Richfield Oil Co. 5 W. Foothill Blvd. May 29, 1956
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Blueprints
Gas stations
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 85
Shelf Number
Shelf H15
Item ID
391AF
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Santa Fe Switch Tower

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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Santa Fe Switch Tower in Arcadia -- This tower was placed in service about 1919. The plant was manned by Santa Fe on a 24-hour basis. It was demolished in 1954 when its function was automated. One side of the building reads "Arcadia Tower."
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Edna Lenz
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Santa Fe Switch Tower in Arcadia -- This tower was placed in service about 1919. The plant was manned by Santa Fe on a 24-hour basis. It was demolished in 1954 when its function was automated. One side of the building reads "Arcadia Tower."
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76L
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Railroads

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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
The Short Line -- This railway line ran one train a day each way between Los Angeles and Pasadena, and became famous in the 1920's when it was used in "The Perils of Pauline," (Pearl White silent-movie serial), and many other silent movies.
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Edna Lenz
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The Short Line -- This railway line ran one train a day each way between Los Angeles and Pasadena, and became famous in the 1920's when it was used in "The Perils of Pauline," (Pearl White silent-movie serial), and many other silent movies.
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Railroads

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Artist
Edna Lenz
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Early Railway Engine
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Edna Lenz
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Early Railway Engine
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Railroads. South Pasadena

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Artist
Justine Wishek
Description
Raymond Depot -- Built in 1880 in South Pasadena. It served the guests of the Raymond Hotel.
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Justine Wishek
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Raymond Depot -- Built in 1880 in South Pasadena. It served the guests of the Raymond Hotel.
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49W
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Station

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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Bassett Station -- This station, also known as Tamale Corners, served as the junction during the '80s and '90s for travelers who had been attracted to Southern California by the boom.
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Edna Lenz
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Bassett Station -- This station, also known as Tamale Corners, served as the junction during the '80s and '90s for travelers who had been attracted to Southern California by the boom.
Item ID
26L
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Station

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Artist
Justine Wishek
Description
Lamanda Park Station -- By 1885 the railroad had extended to Lamanda Park in Pasadena; the line was later purchased by the Santa Fe Railway. This building was torn down in 1960.
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Justine Wishek
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Lamanda Park Station -- By 1885 the railroad had extended to Lamanda Park in Pasadena; the line was later purchased by the Santa Fe Railway. This building was torn down in 1960.
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Arcadia Station

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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Arcadia Sante Fe Station -- This is the Arcadia Santa Fe station as it looked in 1966.
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Edna Lenz
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Arcadia Sante Fe Station -- This is the Arcadia Santa Fe station as it looked in 1966.
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South Pasadena Station

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Artist
Justine Wishek
Description
South Pasadena Station -- Built in 1900 by what was then the California Southern Railway Company, its second-story served as the living quarters for the station agent and his family.
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Justine Wishek
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South Pasadena Station -- Built in 1900 by what was then the California Southern Railway Company, its second-story served as the living quarters for the station agent and his family.
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Moving Pictures

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1. Little Red Depot has many names. Arcadia Tribune August 3, 1936. 2. Arcadia at top. Arcadia Tribune. April 20, 1939. 3. Films available. Arcadia Public Library A.V. Dept. film list; local films. 4. Moving pictures shot at Arboretum. List of movies from 1937-1942 from Rancho Santa Anita …
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1. Little Red Depot has many names. Arcadia Tribune August 3, 1936.
2. Arcadia at top. Arcadia Tribune. April 20, 1939.
3. Films available. Arcadia Public Library A.V. Dept. film list; local films.
4. Moving pictures shot at Arboretum. List of movies from 1937-1942 from Rancho Santa Anita scrapbook #5 (June 1940-May 1941).
5. Heart of a Race Tout. Packet regarding search for the film shot at Baldwin's race track in 1909.
6. Film on library brings U.S. notice. Arcadia Tribune April 23, 1962.
7. Arcadia:Thoroughbred Town. Arcadia Tribune. February 1964.
8. From Tarzan to Fantasy Island - they're all filmed at Arboretum. Arcadia Tribune September 17, 1978.
9. List received from Historical Section of Arboretum August 1979.
(MISSING 9/2002)
10. This company's next picture - the first complete story film to be made in Los Angeles - was entitled "The Heart of a race tout." Page copied from book, "Early film making in L.A., by Charles G. Clarke, 1976.
11. Movies filmed at Arboretum. Paper written by Janet Christensen, March 25, 1977.
12. Photocopied pages from, "The Motion picture stunt pilots and Hollywood's classic aviation movies, " by H. Hugh Wynne. Discusses aviation films filmed in Arcadia.
13. Los Angeles State and County Arboretum Movie Locations. List of movies 1936-1984 that were shot on location at the Arboretum. Includes names of actors/actresses and some photos.
14. "The Return of Seabiscuit" by William Nack. Sports Illustrated, August 4, 2003, p. 58-61. (Magazine and color photocopy)
15. Cinema producers rediscover ideal locations near home. California terrain duplicates every land on earth and Rancho Santa Anita is a favorite location. Sunday Times, February 6, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
16. Paramount Studios shooting an outdoor location scene on Rancho Santa Anita for a Bing Crosby picture, "Paris Honeymoon." Arcadia Tribune, June 17, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
17. A Ritz brother while on location with a 20th Century Fox company unit at Rancho Santa Anita shooting scenes for "Straight, Place and Show" contemplates purchasing a stable of horses. Arcadia Tribune, June 24, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
18. Only the films could think of this. The Paramount location company while working on Bing Crosby's "Paris Honeymoon" brought a flowering apple tree to Rancho Santa Anita. Arcadia Tribune, June 18, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
19. Boris Karloff on location at Rancho Santa Anita for picture scenes in "Devil's Island." Arcadia Tribune, July 20, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
20. Newspaper employees watching the filming of Boris Karloff's "Devil's Island" laughed their heads off! Arcadia Tribune, July 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
21. Memo by Don Penman dated November 16, 1999 re: recommendation to approve request from Paramount Pictures to close portions of Huntington Drive for the film production of "Numbers."
22. Article about "Attack of the Giant Leeches" filmed at the Arboretum, by Paul Parla, 1995. Issue 20 of Scary Monsters Magazine.
23. Santa Anita Depot in Disney movie "Saving Mr. Banks" about P.L. Travers, the author of Mary Poppins. March 13, 2014 retrieved from www.arcadiasbest.com.
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Moving Pictures
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Moving Picture Theaters

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1. The Outpost program for the week commencing Saturday, July 13, 1918. Arcadia Journal July 13. 1918. 2. With coming of soldiers to Balloon School, theater will offer added attraction. Arcadia Tribune June 8, 1918. 3. Movie stars will come next week. Arcadia Tribune July 13, 1918. 4. Breaki…
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1. The Outpost program for the week commencing Saturday, July 13, 1918. Arcadia Journal July 13. 1918.
2. With coming of soldiers to Balloon School, theater will offer added attraction. Arcadia Tribune June 8, 1918.
3. Movie stars will come next week. Arcadia Tribune July 13, 1918.
4. Breaking ground for new Santa Anita Theatre. Arcadia Tribune February 26, 1942.
5. Colorful opening planned for Santa Anita Theatre tonight. Arcadia Tribune May 14, 1942.
6. Santa Anita Theatre given big send-off. Arcadia Tribune May 21, 1942.
7. A picture show was opened. Eberly. ARCADIA CITY OF THE SANTA ANITA. p. 72-73.
8. Until 1924 Arcadia was without a theater building, ibid, p. 82-83.
9. To build theater now in Arcadia. Arcadia Journal May 25, 1918 p.1
10. New Santa Anita theater opening a gala event. Arcadia Bulletin May 18, 1942.
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Moving Picture Theaters
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Hoeppel, John H.

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1. Biographical Directory of the American Congress 1774-1931 (photocopy). 2. A premature autobiographic epitaph by John H. Hoeppel. April 1967. 3. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774-1989, Bicentennial Edition. Biography of John H. Hoeppel who was Postmaster of Arcadia (1…
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1. Biographical Directory of the American Congress 1774-1931 (photocopy).
2. A premature autobiographic epitaph by John H. Hoeppel. April 1967.
3. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774-1989, Bicentennial Edition. Biography of John H. Hoeppel who was Postmaster of Arcadia (1923-1931) and a Congressman (1933-1937).
4. "Rosary set today for J. Hoeppel." Arcadia Tribune, September 23, 1976, page A-1.
5. "Hoeppel expects appreciation." Letter to Publisher, newspaper unknown, September 30, 1935.
6. "Congressman Hoeppel greeted at Arcadia; crowd estimated 6000." Monrovia Journal, October 1, 1935.
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Hoeppel, John H.
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

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Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (1 of 3)
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (1 of 3)
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 57
Shelf Number
Shelf C3
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369AF
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