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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
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185AF
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Blueprints Kieways Avenue

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Blueprints – Kieways Avenue, Items 1-8 1. Plot plan for Proposed addition to office, 345 Kieways, Arcadia, July 13, 1956. Plans by General Contractor Peter Kiewit Sons’ Co. 2. Plot plan, Sections and details for 345 Kieways Ave. Arcadia, February 1, 1955. Office addition for Peter Kiewit Sons’ Co.…
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Blueprints – Kieways Avenue, Items 1-8 1. Plot plan for Proposed addition to office, 345 Kieways, Arcadia, July 13, 1956. Plans by General Contractor Peter Kiewit Sons’ Co. 2. Plot plan, Sections and details for 345 Kieways Ave. Arcadia, February 1, 1955. Office addition for Peter Kiewit Sons’ Co. Stapled to Plan, Foundation Plan Elevations & General Notes, Feb. 1, 1955 (William G. Taylor-structural engineer) and Plan Correction Sheet from City of Arcadia Building Dept., February 7, 1955. 3. Plans for 2nd floor addition, 345 Kieways, Arcadia, September 17, 1956 4. Proposed office building change plan for 345 Kieways Ave. Arcadia, November 24, 1953 5. Plans for 345 Kieways, Arcadia, October 8, 1954 6. Blue print for 418 Kieways Ave. September 29, 1997 7. Plot plan for D.J. Acheson, 418 Kieways Ave., Arcadia, CA. December 26, 1946 8. Blue print Plot Plan for Crest Molded Products, Inc., 401 Kieways, Arcadia, December 11, 1950
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Blueprints Kieways Avenue
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Basement
Box Number
Box 86
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Shelf H15
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392AF
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Oakwood Hotel

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1. The Oakwood resort hotel. ("The View from Arcadia," August 10, 1972) 2. Arcadia's Oakwood Hotel. news The from T.V.Facts October-November 1973? 3. Oakwood Hotel - site. Information sheet. 4. Popular name. Handwritten information sheet on popular name. 5. The Oakwood Hotel was built. new…
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1. The Oakwood resort hotel. ("The View from Arcadia," August 10, 1972)
2. Arcadia's Oakwood Hotel. news The from T.V.Facts October-November 1973?
3. Oakwood Hotel - site. Information sheet.
4. Popular name. Handwritten information sheet on popular name.
5. The Oakwood Hotel was built. news The, n.d.
6. Arcadia's birth place. Daily News Post March 20, 1962.
7. Fifty years ago today - March 1912. news clip, March ? 1962 about subsequent owner of Oakwood.
8. Baldwin's Oakwood Hotel. photocopy of letterhead December 17, 1890.
9. Pacific Coast hotel and apartment record - 1916. copied form original at Huntington Library.
10. Oakwood Hotel closes in spring...handwritten note taken from news clip March 2, 1908.
11. Lucky's lavish hotel put Arcadia on the road to respectability. news clip February 16, 1978
12. Hotel used as boxing training camp. news clip February 1, 1979 and February 9, 1979.
13. Fairyland Park - Baldwin's Ranch. photocopy photo from L.A. Racing Association Souvenir Program, 1907.
14. Advertisement in Sierra Madre Vista paper. January 26, 1889.
15. The Hotel Oakwood at Arcadia opened for the season recently. Copied from original news clips of November 20 and December 25, 1890 at the Huntington Library.
16. Bill of Fare Fair. news clip Arcadia Tribune c. 1950.
17. Notes on Oakwood taken from Monrovia Messenger December 26, 1889. Information provided by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, 1979.
18. Copy of letter dated May 20, 1890 from H. Unruh to R. Garvey on Oakwood Hotel stationary. Copied from original owned by Jack Donnelly March 3, 1981.
19. First wheels, then ponies go round near City Hall. Daily News Post January 30, 1972.
20. A monster hotel (a $500,000 four story building for Arcadia). Monrovia Planet April 2, 1887 p.2.
21. The Baldwin Tallac Oakwood - E.J. Baldwin Proprietor. Copy of promotional brochure of Baldwin's Hotel Oakwood, n.d.
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Oakwood Hotel
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157AF
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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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Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant

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1. "Work on apartment hotel starts June 1." Arcadia Bulletin, April 21, 1941. 2. "Eaton's opened December 29, 1939." Two copies of a hand written fact sheet. 3. Eaton's menu. Photograph of early menu, which contains a good sketch of Eaton's. 4. "History of Eaton property." One page from an e…
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1. "Work on apartment hotel starts June 1." Arcadia Bulletin, April 21, 1941.
2. "Eaton's opened December 29, 1939." Two copies of a hand written fact sheet.
3. Eaton's menu. Photograph of early menu, which contains a good sketch of Eaton's.
4. "History of Eaton property." One page from an environmental impact report.
5. Map showing location of Eaton's Santa Anita in relation to points of interest at Rancho Santa Anita. Photocopy, undated.
6. Cut-off top of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel stationery. Two copies.
7. "Charles Eaton, entrepreneur of restaurants." The Gryphon (United Pacific Insurance Company), June 1947. Original and one acid-free copy.
8. Original menu of Eaton's Steak and Chop House. Five locations, including Arcadia. Two copies.
9. Eaton's Steak and Chop House menu from Beverly Hills location. Lists Eaton's Santa Anita among other locations.
10. Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel, Key to Room 84 with key fob.
11. Pictorial annual recap shows "The end of an era." Photo and caption: Bungalows that used to be part of Eaton's Restaurant and Motel were levelled to make way for a new residential development. The restaurant is being refurbished. Arcadia Tribune, p. 1, December 26, 1974.
12. Brochure of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant, undated. Two copies with turquoise covers.
13. Brochure of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant, undated. Two copies with maroon covers.
14. Brochure of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant, undated. Two copies with grey and green covers.
15. Postcard of Eaton's Santa Anita Restaurant, 1150 West Colorado Boulevard, Arcadia, California, undated, showing drawings of exteriors, printed with "Dining rooms, coffee house, banquet rooms, featuring Hammond organ music. Postcard of Eaton's swimming pool and people lounging by the pool, undated.
16. Double picture postcard of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel , undated.
17. Stationery and envelope from Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel , undated.
18. Clipping For Sale California Landmark, Eaton's Restaurant and Hotel property on 7.8 acres, $2,150,000, description of property. Los Angeles Times, January 3, 1971. Orange and black brochure of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel, a perfect motorist's hotel, c. 1944.
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Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant
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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
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186AF
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Hotels and Motels

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1. "Arcadia's guide to dining and lodging." Chamber of Commerce brochure, undated. 2. "Time and vandalism." Daily News Post, August 28, 1974. 3. "Fun's gone." Arcadia Tribune, October 6, 1975. 4. An advertisement for beer traded at Bonita Hotel. Sierra Madre Vista, June 21, 1889. 5. Photocopy…
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1. "Arcadia's guide to dining and lodging." Chamber of Commerce brochure, undated.
2. "Time and vandalism." Daily News Post, August 28, 1974.
3. "Fun's gone." Arcadia Tribune, October 6, 1975.
4. An advertisement for beer traded at Bonita Hotel. Sierra Madre Vista, June 21, 1889.
5. Photocopy of Baldwin Hotel token for grill and bar. Used from 1900 to late 1920's.
6 to 11. These items moved to subject file Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel & Restaurant on June 21, 2021.
12. Postcard of Round Up Motel, 412 East Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, undated.
13. Postcard of Ramada Inn, 130 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, undated.
14. Brochure of Ramada Inn, undated.
15. National chain Grier Motor Inns, Inc. to start here with motor inn scheduled to rise near Arcadia. (February 27) Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936-Jan. 1, 1939. Arcadia Historical Society.
16. Autoist-housing project will contain sixteen units. Auto courts will be at 101 West Huntington Drive opposite Santa Anita Recreation Park and will be known as Santa Anita Motor Inn. Sunday Times, May 22. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936-Jan. 1, 1939. Arcadia Historical Society.
17. Santa Anita Motor Inn is highly lauded. Arcadia Daily Tribune, August 25. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936-Jan. 1, 1939. Arcadia Historical Society.
18. Text only ad for Westerner Hotel-Southern California's finest new motor hotel, rooms and suites, swimming pool, horseback riding, golf within walking distance. On Highway 66 across from Santa Anita Race Track. 15 miiles from L.A. 4 miles from Pasadena. Arcadia, California. Los Angeles Times, December 7, 1947.
19. Round Up Motel, 412 E. Huntington Dr. Room key fob #18.
20. Sale of Westerner Inn reported (161 Colorado Place). Source unknown, January 8, 1984.
21. Massive Arcadia project, 'Le Meridien-One Gallop Way,' to break ground next week. Marriott brand Le Meridien on the site of the former Santa Anita Inn will be a hotel and mixed use development. By Terry Miller. Arcadia Weekly, June 21, 2018.
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Hotels and Motels
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128AF
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City of Arcadia Weekly Report. Boxes 66-74* Discarded

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*Contents of Boxes 66 through 74 discarded July 1, 2015. Administration has decided to keep just current and last year of Weekly Report. Box 66 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report. Sept. 19, 1996 – Dec. 26, 1996 Box 67 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report Jan. 2, 1997 – May 2…
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*Contents of Boxes 66 through 74 discarded July 1, 2015. Administration has decided to keep just current and last year of Weekly Report. Box 66 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report. Sept. 19, 1996 – Dec. 26, 1996 Box 67 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report Jan. 2, 1997 – May 29, 1997 Box 68 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report June 5, 1997 – Dec. 18, 1997 Box 69 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report Jan. 8, 1998 – July 30, 1998 Box 70 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report Aug. 6, 1998 – Dec. 31, 1998 Box 71 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report Jan. 7, 1999 – June 10, 1999 Box 72 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report June 17, 1999 – Dec. 30, 1999 Box 73 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report Jan. 6, 2000 – June 29, 2000 Box 74 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report July 6, 2000 – Dec. 28, 2000
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City of Arcadia Weekly Report. Boxes 66-74* Discarded
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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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153AF
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Library-Annual Reports

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1. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report, July 2001-June 2002. City Librarian, Janet Sporleder. 2. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report, July 2002-June 2003. Director of Library and Museum Services, Janet Sporleder. 3. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2003-June 2004. …
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1. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report, July 2001-June 2002. City Librarian, Janet Sporleder.
2. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report, July 2002-June 2003. Director of Library and Museum Services, Janet Sporleder.
3. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2003-June 2004.
4. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2004-June 2005.
5. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2005-June 2006.
6. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2006-June 2007.
7. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2007-June 2008.
8. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2008-June 2009.
9. City of Arcadia Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2009-June 2010.
10. City of Arcadia Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2010-June 2011.
11. City of Arcadia Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2011-June 2012.
12. City of Arcadia Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2012-June 2013.
13. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023 statistics and graphics, one sheet, double-sided.
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Library-Annual Reports
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266AF
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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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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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Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School

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1. High School commencement will never be like THAT again in Arcadia. Los Angeles Times July 1, 1965. 2. Where would the high school be located. news clip June 1, 1951. 3. How independent can you get? Brochure done of AUSD on independent study. 1968-69. 4. Arcadia High's Library among the …
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1. High School commencement will never be like THAT again in Arcadia. Los Angeles Times July 1, 1965.
2. Where would the high school be located. news clip June 1, 1951.
3. How independent can you get? Brochure done of AUSD on independent study. 1968-69.
4. Arcadia High's Library among the best in California. News-Post February 25, 1969.
5. 20th reunion of first graduating class. Arcadia Tribune June 25, 1975.
6. What is independent study all about? Article by Dr. Donald W. Empey in JOURNAL OF SECONDARY EDUCATION. March 1968.
7. Track management class is one of a kind. Arcadia Tribune March 24, 1977.
8. Arcadia students learn operations of race track. Los Angeles Times January 25, 1976.
9. Building AHS: questions, conflicts, decisions. Arcadia Tribune May 25, 1978.
10. Arcadia High School - Class of '68. Mini yearbook published by class for 10th year reunion.
11. Class of 1968 10th year reunion survey. Data on students 10 years after graduation gathered and reported by 1068 Alumni Committee.
12. First Annual Commencement - June 16, 1955. Program with list of first graduating class.
13. Arcadia High School Commencement - 1961. Program with listing of graduating class.
14. Marching band madness. Article from SUNSET, October 1981, on marching band competition.
15. Arcadia High Library to undergo upgrading. Los Angeles Times May 15, 1967.
16. AHS Band ends thrill packed tour (at Eisenhower's inaugural parade). Arcadia Tribune January 24, 1957.
17. Communities and high schools work to make graduation special, proms memorable - Arcadia. news clip from CALIFORNIANS FOR DRUG-FREE YOUTH, INC. September 1987.
18. Arcadia Apache Football Program. 1992 Varsity Schedule.
19. Invitation to dedication and open house of Arcadia High School J Building and Music Building. October 20, 1994.
20. In school, a minority no longer. On many California campuses, Asian Americans now predominate. The change is evidence of an ethnic group moving into the mainstram. Article on changing ethnic mix at Arcadia High School. Asian population. Los Angeles Times December 26, 1995.
21. Profile of Arcadia Unified School District. AUSD Home Page, World Wide Web. March 4, 1996.
22. June 11, 1997 issue of Apache Pow Wow, listing 1997 graduates and articles about selected students.
23. Arcadia High School commencement program June 12, 1998.
24. AUSD Community News November 1997 regarding retention of "Apache" as school mascot.
25. Arcadia High School Curriculum Guide 1999-2000.
26. 2001-2002 profile of Arcadia High School. October 2001.
27. Arcadia High School SAT Scores 1994-2001, 2001 Advanced Placement results, senior class National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists and commended students, GPA for 2000-2001 graduates, and college choices.
28. Flyer for the new "Apache Pit" Arcadia Teen Center at the Arcadia High School. November, 2002.
29. Arcadia Festival of Bands Band Review Map and schedule for 2002. (The 49th annual Festival of Bands hosted by the Arcadia High School Apache marching band held on November 16, 2002.)
30. 2002-2003 profile of Arcadia High School. October 2002.
31. Arcadia High School SAT Scores 1997-2002, 2002 Advanced Placement results, senior class National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists and commended students, GPA for 2001-2002 graduates, and college choices.
32. Letter by Lori Nelson, founding member of Alliance Against Racial Mascots, discussing the use of the Apache mascot at Arcadia High School. Pasadena Weekly, July 3, 2003, p. 4
33. Letter from Christeen Taniguchi of Galvin Preservation Associates, dated May 15, 2007, requesting public comments and information regarding potential historical resources located within the Arcadia High School development project area. Enclosures include aerial map of the campus and layout of the campus with buildings marked for demolition.
34. Arcadia High School 35th annual commencement program June 16, 1989.
35. Program from the 55th Annual Arcadia Festival of Bands hosted by Arcadia High School, Dana, First Avenue, and Foothills Middle School, held on November 22, 2008.
36. Arcadia High School 55th annual commencement program June 12, 2009 at Santa Anita Park.
37. Arcadia High School "Choral Carousel" concert DVD, May 1, 2007. Director: Rolland A. Maxson, featuring Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Chanteurs, New Spirit. In the "Arcadia History Room Media Box."
38. Arcadia High School-The Big Pow Wow XV-Choir concert DVD, March 20, 2009. Advanced Division with performances by Burbank High School, Burroughs High School, Brea Olinda High School, Hart High School, Glendora High School, Diamond Bar High School and Arcadia High School. AHS "New Spirit" choir (director Rollie Maxson, choreographer Doug La) performs songs, "I got the sun in the morning," "Will you love me tomorrow?" "Sugartime," "The Red Red Rose," "Sixties Chicks." AHS Chanteurs choir (director Rollie Maxson, choreographer Jessica Young) perform songs "Lullaby of Broadway," "When will I be loved," "We belong," "September in the rain," and "Johnny B. Goode." In the "Arcadia History Room Media Box."
39. Arcadia High School graduation/commencement program, June 19, 1969.
40. Orchesis, Arcadia High School presents Reverie: Visions of Sound, March 20 and 21, 1969. Dance performance program. 2 copies.
41. Photo and caption. Members of the Apache Marching Band celebrate after their encore win at the Long Beach All Western Band Review in December. Arcadia Tribune, p. 1, December 26, 1974.
42. 1966 Apaches prepare Arcadia reunion. Arcadia High School class of 1966 will hold their 45th class reunion at the Turf Club at Santa Anita Park. Photo from 1966 of AHS seniors posing with Model A Ford. The Weekly Star, October 16, 2011.
43a and 43b. Arcadia High School Theatre Department programs from drama productions "Noises Off" November 3-7, 2009 and "Sordid Lives," November 16-20, 2010. Both directed by Steven Volpe.
44. Orchesis Dance Company 2009-2010 program "Let the bass kick."
45. No Apaches Down, Arcadia Apaches 2012. 2012 Football Season Program, with photos of Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshmen Teams.
46. Arcadia High School Theatre Department presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! Director: Steven Volpe, Musical Director: Stephen Pu, Choreographers: Jia Huang and Liza Tedford; March 2012.
47. "Arcadia High School dancers kick off spring show,"Weekly Star, April 21, 2013. Orchesis performs their spring dance show "My Lucky Strike" at the school's performing arts center.
48. Jerry Herman High School Musical Theatre Awards of Los Angeles, May 19, 2013 at Pantages Theatre. Arcadia High School Theatre Department performed award-winning "The Drowsy Chaperone."
49. Arcadia High School biology teacher Joan Stevens struggles to save the permaculture garden from being bulldozed. Stevens is working with district officials to turn the garden into an outdoor classroom. Pasadena Star News, p. A6, June 16, 2013.
50. Open letter to Arcadia Community by school board members Cung Nguyen, Lori Phillipi, and Kay Kinsler, re: firing of Arcadia high School cross country coach James O'Brien. Pasadena Star News, p. A2, August 11, 2013.
51. School recall targets issue open letter. Mountain Views News, August 17, 2013. Regarding the firing of Arcadia High School cross country coach Jim O'Brien, school board members Cung Nguyen, Lori Phillipi, and Kay Kinsler publish an open letter.
52. A review of fired cross country coach James O'Brien's personnel file shows he was popular among parents and athletes, but clashed with administrators and another coach during his 17 year coaching career. From Pasadenastarnews.com, August 31, 2013. Retrieved October 19, 2013.
53. Dr. Richard Cordano honored. A room in new Arcadia Performing Arts Center was dedicated to him. Mountain Views News, July 13, 2013.
54. Arcadia High School has a new $4 million gym, paid for by Meaasure I. The original gym (1956) was completely renovated, with increased capacity to about 1,150 seats. Many of the gym's features are state of the art (motorized, telescopic bleachers, energy efficient lighting, air conditioning, new floor). Arcadia Weekly, p. 16, December 5, 2013.
55. Arcadia High School receives prestigious gold medal ranking by U.S. news and World Report. Mountain Views News, April 26, 2014.
56. Arcadia Festival of Bands, 50th anniversary program, 2003. Includes band review order of performance and some historical photos.
57. Arcadia High School graduation 60th annual commencement program, June 11, 2014.
58. Arcadia Festival of Bands, program from 2004 theme Salute to Our Hometown Heroes (Veterans, military, photos and biographies); program from 2005 theme Tradition of Excellence; program from 2006 theme Tradition of Excellence. Includes band review order of performance and photos.
59. Several articles. Arcadia Apaches name use is challenged, Arcadia Weekly, September 11, 1997. More than a mascot. When a Native American group urged Arcadia High to stop using the Apache as a symbol, officials made it an educational issue to be studied--and decided by--the Student Council, Los Angeles Times, October 28, 1997. Apaches are here to stay, Arcadia Weekly, October 30, 1997. Indians will keep up pressure, high school will remain Apaches, two sides of the controversy, Arcadia Weekly, February 3, 2000. Apache band captures praise in Arizona while wearing new Apache-approved headdresses, Arcadia Weekly, September 7, 2000. Arcadia board reaffirms use of Apache name, Arcadia Weekly, March 30, 2000. Board wants to keep Apache name, opposes AB 2115, Arcadia Weekly, May 16, 2002. Arcadia City Council opposes tribal mascot bill, Arcadia Weekly, June 6, 2002. Decades-long debate over Arcadia High School's use of Apache imagery resurfaces, Arcadia Weekly, June 25, 2020. Former Mayor, students reflect on continuing controversy over Apache imagery use at Arcadia High School, Arcadia Weekly, July 2, 2020. District to reconsider Apaches as mascot amid online petition drive, Pasadena Star News, July 14, 2020.
60. Rep. Judy Chu makes special speaking appearance at Arcadia High School, Arcadia Weekly, March 2, 2023. Representative Judy Chu (D-28), the first Chinese American woman ever elected to Congress, visited Arcadia High on February 3, 2023 to speak about gun control, abortion, and more.
61. Arcadia High School Marching Band yearbook, 2008-2009.
62. 70th annual Arcadia Festival of Bands set for Saturday. The parade's grand marshal is retired Arcadia Fire Department Capt. Neil Conrad. Arcadia Weekly, November 16, 2023.
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Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School
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Schools - High Schools - Monrovia High School

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1. Thirty-second annual commencement - Monrovia High School, 1926. Copy of complete program, copied from original loaned by Adrian Winkler in January 1981. note: before M.A.D. was built, Arcadia students went to Monrovia H.S. 2. Monrovia High School history, from book The Schools in Our Town by…
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1. Thirty-second annual commencement - Monrovia High School, 1926. Copy of complete program, copied from original loaned by Adrian Winkler in January 1981. note: before M.A.D. was built, Arcadia students went to Monrovia H.S.
2. Monrovia High School history, from book The Schools in Our Town by Monrovia Students Past and Present, edited by E. Louise Osbrink, including cover image and some history of M.A.D. High School (Monrovia Arcadia Duarte H.S.), 2004.
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Schools - High Schools - Monrovia High School
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City Planning

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1. "Arcadia Planning Commission." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930. 2. "City moves step closer." Arcadia News Post, April 15, 1970. 3. "Planning Department." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1974. 4. "Citizens serving Arcadia." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1976. 5. Environmental documents. …
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1. "Arcadia Planning Commission." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
2. "City moves step closer." Arcadia News Post, April 15, 1970.
3. "Planning Department." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1974.
4. "Citizens serving Arcadia." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1976.
5. Environmental documents. Directive from City Hall, April 7, 1978.
6. "City of Arcadia General Plan, Public Safety Element." Arcadia Planning Department Report, 11 pages, September 1975.
7. City of Arcadia General Plan Map, March 1972.
8. Draft of Environmental Impact Report, Hillside Development, July 26, 1978.
9. Zone R2 Study. (Developed in 1964, it was another step along the way to a General Plan.)
10. Memo from City Manager William R. Kelly to Arcadia City Council/Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, regarding a request for direction on projects, dated October 11, 1994. Council and Agency actions are shown on the margins.
11. Arcadia General Plan Update Program Community Workshop agenda and program guide, May 17, 1995.
12. Proposed General Plan Update of the City of Arcadia, February 16, 1996.
13. Project location: 728 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. CEQA filing fee no effect determination form completed by Charles Huang, February 1, 2010. To change the zone of the subject property from C-O & D (Professional Office) to R-3 (Multiple Family) to make it consistent with the General Plan land use designation-Multiple Family Residential (24 du/acre). With environmental checklist, photographs, survey map, general plan land use map, vicinity map, aerial photo & zoning, copy of Ordinance No. 2269 signed by Donald Penman, and a proposed zone change map (large).
14. Arcadia General Plan Update, 2010. "Defining the future" describes general plan and goals of the general plan update. Semi-glossy 6-sided folded pamphlet, 1 double-sided paper insert.
15. Parking lots traded for shops/apartments? Development proposals for mixed-use buildings--1) Dorn Platz 57 Wheeler (at First Avenue) and 2) Promenade on Wheeler by Matt Waken at MW Investment Group. Article by Scott Hettrick, August 17, 2014. Retrieved from www.arcadiasbest.com on September 6, 2014.
16. Summary of Ordinance no. 2399 and 2400 related to a zone change amending the zoning designations and zoning map for properties citywide, adopted on February 20, 2024.
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City Planning
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Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School - Reunion Books

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1. Class of 1970. 2. Class of 1971. 3. Class of 1980. 4. Class of 1968, 40 year reunion biography book, 2008 on DVD. See black box of discs labeled Arcadia History Room Media Box. 5. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 10 year reunion book dated August 11, 1979. 6. Class of 1969 Arcadia High Schoo…
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1. Class of 1970.
2. Class of 1971.
3. Class of 1980.
4. Class of 1968, 40 year reunion biography book, 2008 on DVD. See black box of discs labeled Arcadia History Room Media Box.
5. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 10 year reunion book dated August 11, 1979.
6. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 20 year reunion book.
7. Class of 1957, Tenth anniversary reunion
8. Class of 1957, Twentieth anniversary reunion
9A. Class of 1957, fifty year reunion book. 9B. Class of 1957, fifty year reunion biographical sketches.
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Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School - Reunion Books
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Arcadia First! A Coalition for Sensible Growth

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1."Make your voice heard" mailed to residents calling for attendance at the November 16, 2005 City Council meeting. 2. "The devil is in the details: the fine print. What is the racetrack's developer hiding from Arcadia?" mailed to residents discussing differences in what the developer Caruso Affili…
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1."Make your voice heard" mailed to residents calling for attendance at the November 16, 2005 City Council meeting.
2. "The devil is in the details: the fine print. What is the racetrack's developer hiding from Arcadia?" mailed to residents discussing differences in what the developer Caruso Affiliated promises and Arcadia's reality if The Shops at Santa Anita are built.
3. Introduction to Arcadia First!, key concerns of the organization, and vision statement. Printed from the World Wide Web, February 23, 2006, URL: http://www.arcadiafirst.org
4. Letter from Arcadia First! sent to Arcadia residents, dated June 20, 2005. Regarding race track development proposal. Signed by Rouben Jardemian, Ann Durgerian, Efrain Cabrera. Includes Chinese translation, vision statement, key concerns of the group, and a response form.
5. Information/membership packet for Arcadia First! Includes clipping "Racetrack mall concerns Arcadia First! group" from Arcadia Weekly, April 13, 2006; press release "Arcadians sound off on concerns over racetrack development" by Bernetta K. Reade, March 2, 2005; Letter to Mayor John Wuo and City Council regarding "Racetrack development-breaking the cycle of failure" and attachments, January 23, 2006.
6. "Arcadia Voter Turnout Success" mailer from Arcadia First!
7. "Guest [sic] What? A New Proposal-Same Problems!" mailer from Arcadia First!
8. Urgent Response Needed: make your voice heard on the race track project. Call for residents to attend public hearing November 28, 2006.
9. Letter to residents signed by Willie Xue and Sonia B. Williams. Calls for comments on the Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report (RDEIR) on the "Shops at Santa Anita" project. With enclosures A) Comments form letter and B) Shops at Santa Anita Regional Mall Proposal Revised Draft Environmental Report Outstanding Questions, December 1, 2006.
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Arcadia First! A Coalition for Sensible Growth
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Schools - High Schools - Santa Anita Park Backside Continuation High School

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1. Continuation High has backside, too. (Santa Anita Park Backside Continuation High School)
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1. Continuation High has backside, too. (Santa Anita Park Backside Continuation High School)
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Arcadia Public Library Building Blueprints First & Wheeler

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Library Building Blueprints, First Avenue and Wheeler St. Proposed and approved alteration and addition. C.A. Taylor, Architect. Blueprints c. 1940s. C.R. Hoskins, Architect. Sketches, 5-29-1945. Harold Nicolais, Architect. undated approved blueprints.
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Library Building Blueprints, First Avenue and Wheeler St. Proposed and approved alteration and addition. C.A. Taylor, Architect. Blueprints c. 1940s. C.R. Hoskins, Architect. Sketches, 5-29-1945. Harold Nicolais, Architect. undated approved blueprints.
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Arcadia Public Library Building Blueprints First & Wheeler
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Box 012
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Shelf H14
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Schools - Junior High Schools

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1. Article and photos on First Avenue School. CALIFORNIA ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE, pp. 24-25. October 1940. Gift from Peggy Buddy. 2. Original section of First Avenue School. news photo, M.D. 3. The current extensive interior-lifting of First Avenue School.. Information sheets given by First …
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1. Article and photos on First Avenue School. CALIFORNIA ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE, pp. 24-25. October 1940. Gift from Peggy Buddy.
2. Original section of First Avenue School. news photo, M.D.
3. The current extensive interior-lifting of First Avenue School.. Information sheets given by First Avenue personnel to visitors to school in 1960-61.
4. Dana Junior High School. Student Handbook, 1975-76.
5. First Avenue Junior High School. Student Handbook, 1975-76.
6. Foothills Junior High School. AUSD brochure 1967-68.
7. Your Junior High Schools. AUSD brochure 1967-68.
8. Whole new world opens up to ham operator. Arcadia Tribune January 6, 1974. (Rich Alexander, ninth grade student at First Avenue Junior High School.)
9. OK $101,600 purchase of Soberly School site (for future Foothills Junior High School). news clip September 22, 1958.
10. Arson suspected in school fire. Arcadia Tribune May 31, 1979.
11. Richard Henry Dana Intermediate School PTA Yearbook 1956-57.
12. "Mariner Log" from Dana Middle School April 26, 1995.
13. "Mariner Log" from Dana Middle School December 21, 1995.
14. Promotion ceremony program for Dana Junior High School, First Avenue Junior High School and Foothills Junior High School June 15, 1994.
15. "Dana Overboard" magazine of Dana Middle School. March 1998.
16. Letter from Christeen Taniguchi of Galvin Preservation Associates, dated May 15, 2007, requesting public comments and information regarding potential historical resources located within the Foothills Middle School development project area. Enclosures include aerial map of the campus and layout of the campus with buildings marked for improvements 1) addition to the music room 2) new amphitheater 3) new joint-use multi-gymnasium.
17. Joint Use Gymnasium Project groundbreaking ceremony, Dana Middle School, November 5, 2009.
18. Dana Junior High School graduation program, June 15, 1966. Later known as Dana Middle School.
19. Dana Gym Grand Opening Ceremony program, January 11, 2011.
20. Arcadia schools, well-heeled but still pinched. The upscale school district finds itself with an embarrassment of riches as it seeks to win community support in avoiding cutbacks and layoffs (First Avenue Middle School). Los Angeles Times, June 7, 2011. By Sandy Banks. Retrieved from latimes.com on June 8, 2011.
21. "Footnotes," the Foothills Middle School PTA newsletter. October-November 1999.
22. AUSD expands AVID Program to First Avenue and Dana middle schools. AVID is Advancement Via Individual Determination. AVID places a renewed focus on students in the academic middle who have the potential and motivation to be among the top-performing students in the district. Arcadia Weekly, p. 23, October 24, 2013.
23. Night at the Movies, a music program at First Avenue Middle School, June 7, 2006.
24. First Avenue Middle School celebrating 110 years, invitation to December 9, 2017 event.
Subjects
Schools - Junior High Schools
Item ID
226AF
Collection
Subject Files
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