Four women standing in a bay window area of the Arcadia Public Library at 25 N. First Avenue. Left to right: Library staff Mary Lou Harbin, Madeline Hopps, children's author Margaret Richardson, and library staff June Davies. Mrs. Richardson lived in Arcadia and wrote SEVEN LITTLE PIFFLESNIFFS.
Photographic reproduction of original artist's rendering of proposed Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion. Original rendering measures approx. 32"x36". Artist was Anthony Van Strauhal, also known as Tony Van Strauhal. This view is of front of the building showing trellis work to the left and right of the main entrance. New addition to the adult area is visible to the left. Several cars are parked in the front lot and people are walking to and from the entrance.
Photographic reproduction of original artist's rendering of proposed Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion. Original rendering measures approx. 32"x36". The artist was Anthony Van Strauhal, also known as Tony Van Strauhal. This view is of proposed new addition to adult area and shows red tile roof that was not budgeted by City Council. Exterior view.
View of guests and staff at an Author's Tea. Back row: Library Board Member Mrs. John P. Ross, City Librarian Louise DuMond, Library Board Member Helen Kinnison. Front row: author Margaret Richardson, Children's Librarian Mary Louise Fitts, author Hannah Smith. Mrs. Richardson lived in Arcadia and wrote SEVEN LITTLE PIFFLESNIFFS.
The Burnell estate is shown, heavily covered with what appears to be ivy growing one side of the front of the house. This was the home of George Edwin Burnell, author, lecturer and philosopher. The estate was built 1910-1912 and razed in 1961. It was located at 290 West Foothill Blvd., and encompassed 7 acres.
View inside Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road shortly before the start of construction for the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This photo is of the old reference desk before the remodel. The core reference collection is seen behind the semi-circular woodgrain desk.
Vi Chaffers, Children's Librarian, admiring some of art work from Arcadia School's annual art exhibit held at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road.
Author and illustrator Leo Politi talks to children in Children's Room, Arcadia Public Library, 25 N. First Avenue. Children's Librarian Marjorie Hickerson (later, Phelps) is standing in white dress by easel.
Patrons studying at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Two boys and one girl at a table, one additional girl is in the stacks selecting a book.
1728a. Arcadia Public Library exterior front. 1728b. Arcadia Public Library exterior front. 1728c. Arcadia Public Library west side of building. 1728d. Arcadia Public Library bus stop waiting area
Three staff members pictured preparing books in technical department work area of Arcadia Public Library, 25 N. First Avenue. Left to right: Hazel Bolton, Eleanor Gilbert, Lilian (Vi) Mahr (Chaffers).
A skewed view of the front of Arcadia Public Library. This is the north side of the library building, facing Duarte Road. Boy stands under the arch that reads: Arcadia Public Library.
James Jeffries, well known boxer is shown in defensive stance. He is known to have visited Arcadia as reported in a 1904 newspaper -- and possible to have fought here.
Copy Room at the Arcadia Public Library as it appeared shortly after the Library remodel/renovation. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Friends of the Arcadia Public Library Bookstore as it appeared shortly after the library remodel/expansion. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Arcadia Public Library at First and Wheeler Avenues. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.