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Actor Johnny Sheffield is seen in costume for filming at the Arboretum. He is looking up and holding onto a tree limb with his left hand. Photo probably taken during filming of a Tarzan movie.

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Date: c.1936-1939

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Date: c.1936-1939

Subjects: Motion pictures; Arboretum; Sheffield, Johnny

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1531

Collection: Photographs

Images

Three men are standing on a small boat during filming of a movie at the Arboretum. Handwritten note states,"John Payne in Enchanted Voyage - July, 1945 - Rancho Santa Anita."

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Date: July, 1945

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Date: July, 1945

Subjects: Motion pictures; Arboretum

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1522

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photographic reproduction of full two-page spread appearing in the February 28, 1938 issue of Life Magazine. Photo shows men on horses with swords, appearing to be fighting a battle. Caption indicates it was taken during filming of the movie OF HUMAN HEARTS. Information found with the original indicates that the filming took place at the Arboretum.

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Date: c. February, 1938

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Date: c. February, 1938

Subjects: Motion pictures; Arboretum; Santa Anita Rancho, Inc.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1532

Collection: Photographs

Images

Recent changes in the scope of motion picture and television filming at the Arboretum has caused some residents to question the productions' use of the facility.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27450

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 16, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 16, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum; Filmmaking; Moving pictures

Item ID: 27647AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

One of the houses on the north cove of the lake at the Arboretum which was built for the filming of the movie "Road to Singapore," starring Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour, and Bob Hope. The house is up on stilts in the lake. The movie was filmed in 1940.

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Date: c.1940

1 image

Date: c.1940

Subjects: Arboretum; Film industry; Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1360

Collection: Photographs

Images

Actress Yvette Vickers is seen with her arms bent and hands by her mouth. She is wearing a short skirt with bare legs and feet. According to Sandy Snider, photo was taken during the filming of the movie, "Attack of the Giant Leeches." This movie was filmed at the Arboretum during the latter half of 1958.

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Date: c.1958

1 image

Date: c.1958

Subjects: Motion pictures; Vickers, Yvette

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1530

Collection: Photographs

Images

Three horses euthanized during the filming of HBO series "Luck" at Santa Anita Park. HBO suspends filming pending investigation by American Humane Society.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32869

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 15, 2012

Pages: p. 1, 17

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 15, 2012

Pages: p. 1, 17

Subjects: Cable television series; Home Box Office (HBO); Santa Anita Park--2011-2020

Item ID: 33066AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The variety of scenery at the Arboretum had made it a popular spot as a film location since the 1930's.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News The Star

Date: July 26, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News The Star

Date: July 26, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 19498AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arboretum was awarded a $25,000 emergency grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The funds will be used to repair the damage that occurred during a windstorm in February.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 9, 1980

Pages: p. 6

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 9, 1980

Pages: p. 6

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 452AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A building is being constructed at the Arboretum as part of a set for an upcoming feature film named "Matilda" starring Danny DeVito.

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Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: July 20, 1995

Pages: p. 9

Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: July 20, 1995

Pages: p. 9

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 4447AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Rotary Club was recognized for its work in the renovation of the Queen Anne Cottage Garden at the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26310

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 30, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 30, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Rotary Club; Arboretum

Item ID: 26511AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

An audit of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens shows that the facility exceeded its operating budget by nearly $1.5 million over the past three years. The Arboretum will be tightening its belt on spending.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31142

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 31, 2008

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 31, 2008

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Audits; Budget; Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

Item ID: 31337AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Village street scene from set of "On the Road to Singapore," filmed at the Arboretum in 1940. Film starred Bing Crosby and Bob Hope.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1371

Date: c.1940

1 image

Date: c.1940

Subjects: Arboretum; Film industry; Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1361

Collection: Photographs

Images

On October 14, the Los Angeles County Arboretum will be celebrating its 75th anniversary with a gala.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36519

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 31, 2023

Pages: p. A4

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 31, 2023

Pages: p. A4

Subjects: Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden

Collection: Newspaper Index

A series of winter storms has returned the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum's lower lake to its more picturesque self.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 9, 1992

Pages: p. 1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 9, 1992

Pages: p. 1 photo

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 12AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Los Angeles County officials discussed the possibility of closing the Arboretum and using its $2.5 million budget to keep 22 other county parks open.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper179

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 13, 1993

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 13, 1993

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 179AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article describes two June events: a wine and cheese social and a continental breakfast. The history of the founding of the Arboretum, now celebrating its 33rd year, is reviewed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper456

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 28, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 28, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 456AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arboretum hires Mark Wourms, former head of the Kansas City Zoo, as its new CEO.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28821

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 16, 2004

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 16, 2004

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden; Wourms, Mark; Kansas City Zoo; Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Item ID: 29013AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Los Angeles State and County Arboretum plans to open its 3 acre rain forest exhibit in July featuring several hundred plant specimens from around the world.

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Newspaper: Star Tribune

Date: October 19, 1992

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Star Tribune

Date: October 19, 1992

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 141AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Los Angeles County Arboretum, which had its name changed to Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens, is now going back to the name Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31837

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 14, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 14, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens - 2001-2010

Item ID: 32034AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Actor Johnny Sheffield is seen in costume for filming at the Arboretum. He is looking up and holding onto a tree limb with his left hand. Photo probably taken during filming of a Tarzan movie.

Images

Three men are standing on a small boat during filming of a movie at the Arboretum. Handwritten note states,"John Payne in Enchanted Voyage - July, 1945 - Rancho Santa Anita."

Images

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Recent changes in the scope of motion picture and television filming at the Arboretum has caused some residents to question the productions' use of the facility.

One of the houses on the north cove of the lake at the Arboretum which was built for the filming of the movie "Road to Singapore," starring Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour, and Bob Hope. The house is up on stilts in the lake. The movie was filmed in 1940.

Images

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Three horses euthanized during the filming of HBO series "Luck" at Santa Anita Park. HBO suspends filming pending investigation by American Humane Society.

The variety of scenery at the Arboretum had made it a popular spot as a film location since the 1930's.

The Arboretum was awarded a $25,000 emergency grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The funds will be used to repair the damage that occurred during a windstorm in February.

A building is being constructed at the Arboretum as part of a set for an upcoming feature film named "Matilda" starring Danny DeVito.

The Arcadia Rotary Club was recognized for its work in the renovation of the Queen Anne Cottage Garden at the Arboretum.

An audit of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens shows that the facility exceeded its operating budget by nearly $1.5 million over the past three years. The Arboretum will be tightening its belt on spending.

Village street scene from set of "On the Road to Singapore," filmed at the Arboretum in 1940. Film starred Bing Crosby and Bob Hope.

Images

On October 14, the Los Angeles County Arboretum will be celebrating its 75th anniversary with a gala.

A series of winter storms has returned the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum's lower lake to its more picturesque self.

Los Angeles County officials discussed the possibility of closing the Arboretum and using its $2.5 million budget to keep 22 other county parks open.

Article describes two June events: a wine and cheese social and a continental breakfast. The history of the founding of the Arboretum, now celebrating its 33rd year, is reviewed.

The Arboretum hires Mark Wourms, former head of the Kansas City Zoo, as its new CEO.

The Los Angeles State and County Arboretum plans to open its 3 acre rain forest exhibit in July featuring several hundred plant specimens from around the world.

The Los Angeles County Arboretum, which had its name changed to Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens, is now going back to the name Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.