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One of out buildings at Anoakia.

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 57

Collection: Photographs

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Bath tub and portion of one of the bathrooms at Anoakia.

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Date: November 1976

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Date: November 1976

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 55

Collection: Photographs

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The Anoakia estate will most likely be demolished in three months, but its destruction could prompt the city to identify and protect other historic buildings.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: December 11, 1999

Pages: p. A3 w/photo

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: December 11, 1999

Pages: p. A3 w/photo

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 18203AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

View of one of entrances off of loggia at Anoakia. East wing has office on ground floor where door is open.

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Date: 1976

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Date: 1976

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x8 color

ID: 87

Collection: Photographs

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Partial detail of one wall of Maynard Dixon murals in Jinks Room at Anoakia. Murals painted c.1914.

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia; Dixon, Maynard

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 22

Collection: Photographs

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One balloon is secured on left side of photo with approximately 14 men near it. Two men are to the right of this group and are folding what appears to be a large canvas. Three buildings in photo, part of a truck shows to extreme right.

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Date: c.1917-1918

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Date: c.1917-1918

Subjects: Balloon School

Physical Description: 3x5 b&w

ID: 165

Collection: Photographs

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The City Council voted to allow the developer, Anoakia Oaks, to proceed with the tearing down of Anoakia, the 1913 Anita Baldwin mansion, and to build 31 houses on the property.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 9, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 9, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia; Anoakia Oaks; Baldwin, Anita

Item ID: 27356AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Portion of terrace by west wing of Anoakia. Door is one of three that lead to loggia across entrance to mansion. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easely, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

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Date: 1977

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Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 78

Collection: Photographs

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Plans to build 31 homes on the site of Anoakia drew fire from a handful of area residents.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: September 1, 1999

Pages: p. 1 The Star

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: September 1, 1999

Pages: p. 1 The Star

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 16429AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

On October 25, 2011 at 7:18 AM, Arcadia Fire Department responded to a structure fire with multiple explosions in the 1400 block of S. Mayflower Avenue. The flames engulfed a detached 4-car garage behind a single family home. The fire appears to be accidental. Estimated loss is $150,000 including two vehicles. No one was injured.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly,

Date: October 27, 2011

Pages: p. 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly,

Date: October 27, 2011

Pages: p. 8

Subjects: Fires

Item ID: 32816AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A state court put on hold the demolition of the 87-year-old Anoakia mansion, temporarily halting plans to build 31 homes on the site.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: June 7, 2000

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: June 7, 2000

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 19388AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

One of stone gate entrances to the Baldwin Ranch. This appears to be same entrance as #140.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita; Baldwin Ranch

Physical Description: 6x10 b&w

ID: 141

Collection: Photographs

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Developers hoping to build 31 houses on land where the Anoakia mansion sits have won a court victory that clears the way for the house to be torn down.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 6, 2000

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 6, 2000

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 19501AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

View of portion of living room at Anoakia, sometimes called Peacock Room. Ernest Batchelder tiles in fireplace appear to have colors like a peacock. Tiffany light fixtures. Andirons.

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Date: 1977

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Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia; Tiffany, Louis Comfort; Batchelder, Ernest

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 77

Collection: Photographs

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Demolition crews using an acetylene cutting torch set fire to an old dormitory building on the Anoakia estate on Monday.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: June 20, 2000

Pages: p. A1 w/photo

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: June 20, 2000

Pages: p. A1 w/photo

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 19503AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

View of back of Anoakia (north side of building). Anita Baldwin used the small room over porte cochere for a music room.

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Date: November 1976

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Date: November 1976

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 39

Collection: Photographs

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Pictured is clapboard, flat roofed garage with Arcadia Garage sign in view. It is believed to be what was called the Hibbard Building where City Hall offices were housed for a brief time. It was later converted to a garage by Walter Schrader. A small unidentified boy stands near what looks like a 1920's Model T.

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Date: c. early 1920's

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Date: c. early 1920's

Subjects: Arcadia Garage; Hibbard Building; Schrader, Walter

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1117

Collection: Photographs

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Residents have petitioned the Planning Commission to change the area's zoning from R-1 (7500 square feet) to R-O&D (30,000 square feet) because of fears that Mr. McCaslin, owner of Anoakia, may build too densely.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 14, 1976

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 14, 1976

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 420AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

View across storm drain which runs north and south across property at Anoakia, west of mansion and swimming pool. Building on right of picture is school.

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia; Flood control

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 60

Collection: Photographs

Images

A large group of boys who appear to be about 8 or 9 years of age, each with an American flag, as they were preparing to march in an Armistice Day Parade. Building in background is not identified, but may be one of buildings left at Ross Field. Boy 5th back in first row, is Ray Ramuz.

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Date: Nov. 11, 1929

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Date: Nov. 11, 1929

Subjects: Social life and customs; Ramuz, Ray

Physical Description: 6x10 b&w

ID: 869

Collection: Photographs

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One of out buildings at Anoakia.

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Bath tub and portion of one of the bathrooms at Anoakia.

Images

The Anoakia estate will most likely be demolished in three months, but its destruction could prompt the city to identify and protect other historic buildings.

View of one of entrances off of loggia at Anoakia. East wing has office on ground floor where door is open.

Images

Partial detail of one wall of Maynard Dixon murals in Jinks Room at Anoakia. Murals painted c.1914.

Images

One balloon is secured on left side of photo with approximately 14 men near it. Two men are to the right of this group and are folding what appears to be a large canvas. Three buildings in photo, part of a truck shows to extreme right.

Images

The City Council voted to allow the developer, Anoakia Oaks, to proceed with the tearing down of Anoakia, the 1913 Anita Baldwin mansion, and to build 31 houses on the property.

Portion of terrace by west wing of Anoakia. Door is one of three that lead to loggia across entrance to mansion. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easely, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

Images

Plans to build 31 homes on the site of Anoakia drew fire from a handful of area residents.

A state court put on hold the demolition of the 87-year-old Anoakia mansion, temporarily halting plans to build 31 homes on the site.

One of stone gate entrances to the Baldwin Ranch. This appears to be same entrance as #140.

Images

Developers hoping to build 31 houses on land where the Anoakia mansion sits have won a court victory that clears the way for the house to be torn down.

View of portion of living room at Anoakia, sometimes called Peacock Room. Ernest Batchelder tiles in fireplace appear to have colors like a peacock. Tiffany light fixtures. Andirons.

Images

Demolition crews using an acetylene cutting torch set fire to an old dormitory building on the Anoakia estate on Monday.

View of back of Anoakia (north side of building). Anita Baldwin used the small room over porte cochere for a music room.

Images

Images

Residents have petitioned the Planning Commission to change the area's zoning from R-1 (7500 square feet) to R-O&D (30,000 square feet) because of fears that Mr. McCaslin, owner of Anoakia, may build too densely.

View across storm drain which runs north and south across property at Anoakia, west of mansion and swimming pool. Building on right of picture is school.

Images

A large group of boys who appear to be about 8 or 9 years of age, each with an American flag, as they were preparing to march in an Armistice Day Parade. Building in background is not identified, but may be one of buildings left at Ross Field. Boy 5th back in first row, is Ray Ramuz.

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