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Statue of Hugo Reid family executed by Preston L. Prescott and which stands in Arcadia County Park. This view is from some distance and shows entire pedestal. Shows Reid, wife Victoria, young son and younger daughter. Dedicated October 31, 1937.

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Date: c.1971

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Date: c.1971

Subjects: Arcadia County Park; Reid, Hugo; Reid, Victoria; Hugo Reid Family Statue; Statuary

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 412

Collection: Photographs

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Three people are standing in front of stable area of Elias J."Lucky" Baldwin's Santa Anita Race Track. L-R: Mrs. John (Ella) Ott; eldest son, Donald; and City Marshall, John Ott. (Their daughter told us in 1980 that everyone called her father Jack.) Mrs. Ott is wearing a lavishly feathered hat and a tailored suit. Marshall Ott is wearing a dark double-breasted suit with his badge.

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Date: March 31, 1909

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Date: March 31, 1909

Subjects: Ott, John; Ott, Ella; Ott, Donald; Santa Anita Park-1907-1912

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1054

Collection: Photographs

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Three men in business suits standing in front of grandstand at Santa Anita Park. They are, L-R: Dr. Charles H. Strub, long time Vice-President and General Manager of the Los Angeles Turf Club and credited with founding of Santa Anita Park; Gwynn Wilson, Treasurer and Assistant General Manager, and Robert P. Strub, manager of operations and later to become head of the Corporation. They are looking at antique column sundial installed in 1956 in center of walking ring.

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Date: 1956

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Date: 1956

Subjects: Santa Anita Park-1945-1980; Strub, Charles; Strub, Robert; Wilson, Gwynn

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 974

Collection: Photographs

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Michillinda Avenue is street running parallel to left edge of photo. Santa Anita Avenue is close to right edge of photo. Four tracks are in view. Left to right they would be: 1. Training track used by Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, 2. Aborted L. A. Jockey Club Track project of Anita Baldwin and Joe Smoot in 1933, 3. Small training track belonging to Santa Anita Park Race Track, and 4. Main track and grandstand of Santa Anita Park. Arcadia County Park is seen in lower right portion of photo.

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Date: June 5, 1938

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Date: June 5, 1938

Subjects: Aerial Photo Collection; Aerial views; Los Angeles Jockey Club; Michillinda Avenue; Race tracks; Santa Anita Park-1934-1942

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 622

Collection: Photographs

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Parks-Arcadia County Park

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Contents: 1. Sees value of field as park. news clip c.1926-27. 2. Seek return of Arcadia property. news clip c.1926-27. 3. Chronological list of improvements and development. Typed sheet from county. 4. Quitclaim deed. Black copy of quitclaim adopted September 27, 1935. 5. Bill transferring Los Ang…

Contents: 1. Sees value of field as park. news clip c.1926-27.; 2. Seek return of Arcadia property. news clip c.1926-27.; 3. Chronological list of improvements and development. Typed sheet from county.; 4. Quitclaim deed. Black copy of quitclaim adopted September 27, 1935.; 5. Bill transferring Los Angeles County recreational park. Copy of congressional bill authored by then Congressman, John Hoeppel.; 6. Playgrounds at Ross Field. Arcadia Tribune July 7, 1936.; 7. Statue fete set for today. Los Angeles Times October 31, 1937.; 8. When Ross Field work was launched. Arcadia Tribune February 13, 1937.; 9. Thousands see memorial statue unveiling. Arcadia Bulletin April 21, 1941.; 10. Arcadia County Park and Golf Course. Typed sheet from General Plan.; 11. A day in the park. Los Angeles Times June 25, 1971.; 12. The story of Santa Anita Bowling Green Club. History written in 1973.; 13. Santa Anita Golf Course. Copy of brochure put out for opening day April 24, 1938, plus other sheets detailing changes.; 14. Arcadia County Park. Sixteen page historical information and chronological developments.; 15. Fourth of July celebration. Photocopy of commemorative program July 4, 1938.; 16. Letter written to Ralph Pennell concerning ceremony honoring J.H.Hoeppel of the Balloon School February 1, 1963.; 17. Park proves no picnic for low-paid workers. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.; 18. Park construction no picnic for low-salaried WPA workers. Arcadia Tribune February 9, 1978.; 19. You are cordially invited to attend an informal ceremony honoring Lt. John Hoeppel. Invitation from Los Angeles County Parks Department to present plaque for his part in park development January 1963.; 20. Arcadia County Park. One page history from Los Angeles County Parks Department.; 21. New war memorial fountain dedicated December 17 at Arcadia County Park. News release issued by Los Angeles County Parks Department at time of dedication December 17, 1962.; 22. Fact sheet on memorial fountain issued by Los Angeles County Parks Department.; 23. Santa Anita play field opened. Pasadena Star News May 14, 1937.; 24. Arcadia Park and Golf Course. Los Angeles Times, p.B3 November 22, 1993.; 25. Large play area created. Los Angeles Times p.1 January 23, 1938.; 26. Outdoor kitchen invites picnickers to new park. Pasadena Post February 28, 1937.; 27. Copy of resolution by the 74th Congress conveying the property to the County of Los Angeles representing Baldwin Ranch property now known as the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum. June 17, 1935.; 28. Photo of field survey party starting work on Arcadia County Park, with article. Pasadena Star News July 28, 1935.; 29. County recreation area replaces old balloon field. Pasadena Star News January 31, 1937.; 30. Los Angeles Times publication "Then & Now" June 30, 2000. Article about history of Arcadia County Park p. 12.; 31. " Arcadia Park fountain rededicated." Article about rededication of the fountain to honor those who perished in the 9/11/01 attacks on the Pentagon, the World Trade Center and the hijacked plane that crashed in Pennsylvania. Fountain is being refurbished in a joint effort by the city, the Arcadia Rotary Club, the Arcadia Unified School District and local artisans. The renovated landmark will be called Peacock Corner. Pasadena Star News April 9, 2002, p. A-3.; 32. "Arcadia to proceed with Peacock Corner." Article stating that the City Council voted to put up $25,000 towards the cost of putting a 10-foot-tall bronze peacock at Peacock Corner. The sculpture will emerge from the center of the fountain that has been refurbished by volunteers and was unveiled at the Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic. The fountain was rededicated on April 8, 2002, and was originally donated as a tribute to area veterans. Arcadia Weekly, November 14-20, 2002, p. 1.; 33. The City Council approved a $30,000 commission to Irvine artist, David Chapple to create a bronze peacock sculpture, 6-7 feet tall, for the public fountain at "Peacock Corner." Pasadena Star News, January 8, 2003, p. A3.; 34. 25 Valley parks may be closed. Los Angeles Times April 8, 1993, p.J1.; 35. Quitclaim Deed, transfer of portion of Arcadia County Park from Los Angeles County to City of Arcadia. Recorded August 11, 1988. Arcadia Community Center and Arcadia Historical Museum have been built on this land.; 36. Arcadia Vietnam War Monument Dedication program, May 28, 2016. Master of ceremonies Gene Glasco.; 37. Guide to Civic Art in Los Angeles County Parks, p. 9 info on public art at Arcadia County Park: Memorial Peacock Fountain and Spanish American War Memorial "The Hiker," a bronze sculpture. Retrieved 7/11/2018 from lacounty.gov.; 38. Arcadia County Park to be improved by $50,000; colorful history reported. Picture of Mrs. David Unruh, niece of Lucky Baldwin's manager, Hiram A. Unruh. Also on this page, Chamber takes theme from Nellie White. Arcadia Tribune and News, March 23, 1950.

Subjects: Parks-Arcadia County Park

Item ID: 165AF

Collection: Subject Files

Pictured on stairs at Santa Anita Turf Club for Diamond Jubilee Ball are L-R; Mrs. Peter Pitchess, Sheriff Peter Pitchess (Sheriff of L.A.Co.), and Mrs. Marguerite Towsley.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Ball; Pitchess, Athena; Pitchess, Peter; Towsley, Marguerite

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 746

Collection: Photographs

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Seen coming to Diamond Jubilee Breakfast are, L-R: Dr. Dennis Lojeski, their son, and Mrs. Janet Lojeski.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Lojeski, Dennis; Lojeski, Janet; Centennial celebrations,etc-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Breakfast

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 768

Collection: Photographs

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Chicago Park

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Contents: 1. "Council wants investigation." Arcadia Tribune, February 10, 1970. 2. "Council to discuss." Arcadia News Post, June 21 1971. 3. "Chicago Park on its way." Arcadia Tribune, February 2, 1972. 4. "Chicago Park to receive." Arcadia Tribune, August 19, 1973. 5. "Chicago Park just waiting." Arcad…

Contents: 1. "Council wants investigation." Arcadia Tribune, February 10, 1970.; 2. "Council to discuss." Arcadia News Post, June 21 1971.; 3. "Chicago Park on its way." Arcadia Tribune, February 2, 1972.; 4. "Chicago Park to receive." Arcadia Tribune, August 19, 1973.; 5. "Chicago Park just waiting." Arcadia Tribune, September 5, 1974.; 6. "New park still a paper dream." Arcadia Tribune, September 12, 1974.; 7. "Chicago Park looks." Arcadia Tribune, August 29, 1974.; 8. "Land hoax produces Arcadia Park." Arcadia Tribune, August 8, 1968.; 9. Map of the Chicago Park area with a list of parcel numbers and property ownership. c. early 1980s.

Subjects: Chicago Park

Item ID: 50AF

Collection: Subject Files

Group of Arcadians in costume to ride on a decorated Tally Ho (seen in background) in Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, 1935. L-R:Mrs. Willie Babs Ainsworth Corby (Mr. Corby was Arcadia Councilman; upon his death Mrs. Corby married Mr. Hawkins); Mollie McLean; Mrs. Albert Daniels is third from right. Men, L-R: Albert Daniels, and possibly Keith Beanston. Others not identified.

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Date: 1935

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Date: 1935

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1935; Daniels, Albert; Daniels, Gladys; McLean, Mollie; Beanston, Keith; Corby, Babs Ainsworth

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1070

Collection: Photographs

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Group in Tally Ho ready for participation in Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena. They are: first seat:Driver, Ray Steele; next, unidentified; Mrs. Lewis McLean. Second seat, L-R: Mrs. Charles Willey, Mrs. Grant Corby (Babs Ainsworth). Others in Tally Ho but not clearly seen: Mrs. James Griffitts; Mrs. Albert Daniels (Mr. Daniels is standing by rear wheel); Mr. and Mrs. Keith Beanston; Mrs. August Kaskal; and Mrs. Charles Beery.

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Date: January 1, 1935

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Date: January 1, 1935

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1935; Steele, Ray; McLean, Mollie; Willey, Mrs. Charles; Corby, Babs Ainswirth

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1071

Collection: Photographs

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Santa Anita Park

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Contents: 1. The story of Santa Anita: the great race place. Beckwith, B.K. 64 pg. booklet on history of the track. 2. King of sports. 32 pg. booklets on thoroughbred racing in general. 3. Sample condition book used by owners and trainers who are looking for a race in which to enter their horse. First …

Contents: 1. The story of Santa Anita: the great race place. Beckwith, B.K. 64 pg. booklet on history of the track.; 2. King of sports. 32 pg. booklets on thoroughbred racing in general.; 3. Sample condition book used by owners and trainers who are looking for a race in which to enter their horse. First issue 1978-79.; 4. The Great Race - The Santa Anita Handicap. This is a history of this race. San Francisco Chronicle March 5, 1982.; 5. The King of Sports Comes Back to California. CALIFORNIA ARTS & ARCHITECTURE January 1935.; 6. Santa Anita the Great Race Place. Guide for thoroughbred racing.; 7. Letter from George James of Bert Crowther Ltd dated October 6, 1956 regarding the statuary at Santa Anita Park.; 8. Santa Anita: Grand Dane of racing goes mod. Column by Jim Murray in LATimes February 16, 1971.; 9. Santa Anita Park. PACIFIC PATHWAYS March 1946.; 10. Santa Anita Park. Description of statuary at Santa Anita Park. 1956. source: Santa Anita Park.; 11. news release: Antique Art Objects Give Santa Anita Paddock Gardens New Look. 1956. Description and pictures of statuary at Santa Anita Park. source: Santa Anita Park.; 12. Home Turf. LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE April 1990, p.99+; 13. Roadsigns. Newsletter of the California Historic Route 66 Association. Fall 1995.; 14. Off to the horse races in Arcadia. San Gabriel Valley Tribune October 18, 1996, p.28.; 15. Button depicting a horse and jockey. Text reads Santa Anita Park, Home of Seabiscuit.

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 198AF

Collection: Subject Files

Santa Anita Park.

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Contents: Santa Anita Park. Oversize Calendars and color clippings. Calendar years: 1977-1978, 1978-1979, 1979-1980, 1982-1983, 1984-1985, 1985-1986, 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1992-1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2020, 2021. "Who's next? Santa Anita Park Spring Meet, April 25-June 29." Pasadena …

Contents: Santa Anita Park. Oversize Calendars and color clippings.; Calendar years: 1977-1978, 1978-1979, 1979-1980, 1982-1983, 1984-1985, 1985-1986, 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1992-1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2020, 2021.; "Who's next? Santa Anita Park Spring Meet, April 25-June 29." Pasadena Star News supplement. April 24, 2014.

Subjects: Santa Anita Park.

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 62

Shelf Number: Shelf C3

Item ID: 376AF

Collection: Subject Files

Fashion Park

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Contents: 1. "Santa Anita to launch." Los Angeles Times, April 22, 1971, San Gabriel Valley section. 2. Pro-Fashion Park flyer, March 30, 1971. 3. "Taxpayers for Fashion Park." Letter from group to Arcadia residents, circa March 1971. 4. "Fashion Park No. 1." Arcadia Tribune, January 2, 1972. 5. "Vote…

Contents: 1. "Santa Anita to launch." Los Angeles Times, April 22, 1971, San Gabriel Valley section.; 2. Pro-Fashion Park flyer, March 30, 1971.; 3. "Taxpayers for Fashion Park." Letter from group to Arcadia residents, circa March 1971.; 4. "Fashion Park No. 1." Arcadia Tribune, January 2, 1972.; 5. "Vote Yes." Flyer by the Taxpayers for Fashion Park for referendum, April 1971.; 6. "Santa Anita Fashion Park." Question and answer flyer done by Santa Anita Consolidated, circa 1971.; 7. "Court orders additional." Arcadia Tribune, May 20, 1973.; 8. "PLAN suit seeks to block." Arcadia News Post, May 22, 1973.; 9. "Fashion Park gets OK." Arcadia Tribune, May 24, 1973.; 10. "Ground broken." Arcadia News Post, June 13, 1973.; 11. "Foes of Fashion Park turn to Federal Court." Los Angeles Times, October 18, 1973.; 12. "PLAN files new lawsuit." Arcadia Tribune, October 28, 1973.; 13. "Suit to block shopping." Los Angeles Times, November 6, 1973.; 14. "District Court hears Fashion Park." Arcadia News Post, November 21, 1973.; 15. "They don't give up." Arcadia Tribune, November 8, 1973.; 16. "PLAN spokesman defends." Arcadia News Post, November 21, 1973.; 17. "Fashion Park foes." Los Angeles Times, December 20, 1973.; 18. "Fashion Park is altering skyline." Arcadia Tribune, March 7, 1974.; 19. "Fashion Park ruling." Arcadia Tribune, February 28, 1974.; 20. "Fashion Park halt denied." Arcadia Tribune, March 10, 1974.; 21. "Fashion Park names 83 shops." Arcadia Tribune, June 13, 1974.; 22. "Developer Hahn predicts." Arcadia Tribune, June 10, 1974.; 23. "You discover Fashion Park." Los Angeles Times supplement section, October 13, 1974.; 24. "On a clear day." Arcadia Tribune, November 7, 1974, photographs.; 25. "Fashion Park opens." Arcadia Tribune, October 17, 1974.; 26. "Arts of many kinds." News clip, circa 1975-1976.; 27. "Broadway opening." Arcadia Tribune, circa October 1974.; 28. "Info guide tells all." Arcadia Tribune, November 13, 1974.; 29. "Brighter more colorful." Arcadia Tribune, December 26, 1974. Describes art pieces Roy Lichtenstein sculpture, Wright Flyer, others.; 30. Ordinance No. 1981. An ordinance of the City of Arcadia approving zone change Z-92-002, rezoning an 8.2 acre portion of Santa Anita Race Track, parcel No. 949 at 385 West Huntington Drive from R-1 (single family) and S-1 (special use) to C-2D (general commercial with a design overlay), approved October 14, 1992. [In FILE FOLDER #2]; 31. Memo from Assistant City Manager Peter Kinnahan to City Council regarding recommendations to Nordstrom Addition and Mall Expansion, January 19, 1993. [In FILE FOLDER #3]; 32. Memo from Corkran W. Nicholson, Planning Department to City Council regarding Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall expansion. A design review of the proposed Nordstrom's building at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, April 6, 1993.; 33. Memo from Corkran W. Nicholson, Planning Department to City Council regarding Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall expansion. A design review of the proposed two-story addition to the existing Robinsons-May building at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, May 4, 1993.; 34. Financial analysis of Santa Anita Fashion Park. 302 page analysis by Julie Biggs, 1978. [In FILE FOLDER #2]; 35. Financial analysis of Santa Anita Fashion Park. Appendix B. Companion piece of analysis listed as Item 34 in File Folder #2. [In FILE FOLDER #3]; 36. "Santa Anita Fashion Park: A case study in successful ground lease financing." Original article for the Beverly Hills Bar Journal, 1978, by Julie Biggs.; 37. "Santa Anita Fashion Park: A case study in successful ground lease financing." Beverly Hills Bar Journal, November/December 1978.; 38. "Ernest W. Hahn, Inc. Shopping Centers." Brochure giving background of Fashion Park co-developers.; 39. Fashion Park Preview, Spring 1988. 16 page publication.; 40. "Sculpture removed." Highlander, January 27, 1988, page 3, with photograph.; 41. "Camp Rainbow." Brochure about daycare at Fashion Park, 1988.; 42. "Santa Anita Mall declares itself first smoke-free mall in its area." Los Angeles Business Journal, June 7-13, 1993.; 43. Santa Anita Fashion Park information booklet regarding groundbreaking ceremony, January 21, 1993, for the construction of the expansion program. Includes announcements, press release, directories, fact sheets, etc.; 44. Pictorial annual recap shows "Fashion Park opens," on October 12. Photo and caption: Buffums and the satellite stores making up the bulk of the mall opened first, with Broadway (shown) opening in November. Tribune, p. 1, December 26, 1974.; 45. Brochure and directory "Santa Anita Fashion Park in Arcadia." c. 1980s.; 46. Discover Santa Anita Fashion Park, the Thoroughbred of Shopping Centers, Directory 1978. Contains information about the Roy Lichtenstein sculpture that was 22 feet high and in the central mall cour and art on display at the mall by June Harrah and Pamela Weir.

Subjects: Fashion Park; Westfield Shoppingtown

Physical Description: 3 folders

Item ID: 88AF

Collection: Subject Files

Ten men, all members of Arcadia Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators are standing on steps of what appears to be City Hall. L-R, top row: Herbert Foster, Wendell Chapman, Richard Williams, Robert Spicer, and Edward Bruneau. Bottom row: Jim Henderson, Ralph Poore, Richard Haskin, Fred Blethen and Charles Allessi.

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Date: 1952

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Date: 1952

Subjects: Arcadia Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators; Foster, Herbert; Chapman, Wendell S.; Spicer, Robert M.; Williams, Richard; Bruneau, Edward; Henderson, Jim; Poore, Ralph D.; Haskin, Richard; Blethen, Fred; Allessi, Charles

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 801

Collection: Photographs

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Looking east across Wilderness Park in Arcadia. The buildings seen are used for park activities.

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Date: July 1981

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Date: July 1981

Subjects: Wilderness Park; Santa Anita Canyon

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1109

Collection: Photographs

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People sit on benches and on the grass at Arcadia County Park enjoying a concert in the park. Orchestra leader (in white) is not identified.

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Date: July 1956

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Date: July 1956

Subjects: Arcadia County Park; Recreation

Physical Description: 6x6 b&w

ID: 1144

Collection: Photographs

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A group of four standing in front of recently completed home (and office) for Dr. Fletcher Sanborn at 100 N. First Ave. They are, L-R: Dr. Fletcher Green Sanborn, Mrs. Sanborn, Mrs. Ruth Ayers, Mr John C. Sanborn (father of Dr. Sanborn).

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Date: 1919

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Date: 1919

Subjects: Sanborn, Dr. Fletcher G.; First Avenue; Sanborn, Mrs. Fletcher G.; Sanborn, John C.; Ayers, Ruth

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 825

Collection: Photographs

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Santa Anita Park-People

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Contents: 1. George Woolf, famous jockey of the 1930s. Arcadia Tribune news photo. August 16, 1973. 2. George Woolf. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee edition of the Pasadena Star News September 12, 1978. 3. Longden: a young 69. Los Angeles Times February 14, 1976. 4. A birthday cake that's long, long, Longde…

Contents: 1. George Woolf, famous jockey of the 1930s. Arcadia Tribune news photo. August 16, 1973.; 2. George Woolf. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee edition of the Pasadena Star News September 12, 1978.; 3. Longden: a young 69. Los Angeles Times February 14, 1976.; 4. A birthday cake that's long, long, Longden. Arcadia Tribune February 11, 1979.; 5. How sweet it was. Arcadia Tribune news photo February 18, 1979.; 6. Another Longden finds success in racing. Los Angeles Times - circa early 1970s.; 7. He grew up in the valley and now he's a star jockey at Santa Anita. Arcadia News-Post March 11, 1974. (Steve Valdez); 8. Cauthen wins praise in Santa Anita debut. Arcadia Tribune January 27, 1977.; 9. Smothers sorts Santa Anita silks. (Frank Smothers) Arcadia Tribune October 21, 1976.; 10. Mittie's work adds to track's pageantry. Arcadia Tribune October 14, 1976.; 11. She keeps the jockey in bright colors. (Mittie Lovell) Arcadia News Post September 17, 1969.; 12. Anita Weil Hanson retiring. news clip. n.d., circa May 1969.; 13. Santa Anita's Anita (Anita Weil Hanson). Los Angeles Times May 19, 1969.; 14. Miss Weil's 32 years on the job. Los Angeles Times February 11, 1969.; 15. Santa Anita: city within a city. Westways, January 1960.; 16. 5,000 lbs of paper used weekly in racing book. (Fred Trumpf). Arcadia Tribune February 26, 1978.; 17. In the money (room) at Santa Anita. (John Detchemendy).Los Angeles Magazine February 1976.; 18. Village smithy counterpart now working in Arcadia (Wally Rohrer). Arcadia News-Post April 6, 1971.; 19. Hustling horses often a labor of love for agent (John Stillson). News clip January 26, 1978.; 20. Racing secretary, Santa Anita's Eilken, manages residence for equine elite. Thoroughbred of California, December 1975.; 21. Bird-watching (rail, early, etc.) at Santa Anita. Los Angeles Times West Magazine February 5, 1967.; 22. Santa Anita dirt doctor (William Quigley, maintenance supervisor) Western Horseman August 1971.; 23. Santa Anita: art deco on the morning line. New West magazine January 31, 1977.; 24. Hazel Longden sees her dream come true. Arcadia Tribune May 24, 1981.; 25. Newsmaker of the Year: An irresistible force, frankly (Frank Stronach) Thoroughbred Times v.15 n.51 December 18, 1999 p.1; 26. Shoe-In by William Murray. (Bill Shoemaker) Westways, May 1980, p. 34-37+.; 27. "Hall of fame jockey dies." Pasadena Star News, February 15, 2003. Jockey Johnny Longden dies at age 96. He was the first to win 6,000 races.; 28. "Longden riding career ends on high notes of triumph." Arcadia Tribune, March 17, 1966.; 29. Jockey Johnny Longden of Arcadia scored his 5,000th victory. Arcadia Tribune, March 4, 1957.; 30. Jockey Laffit Pincay, Jr. Commemorative 2000.; 31. Arcadia city council honors George Haines, Santa Anita President. Arcadia Weekly, p. 7. September 22, 2011.; 32. Former Santa Anita employee Ambrosio Maldonado to celebrate 90th birthday - Dec. 7. Arcadia Weekly, December 5, 2013.; 33. Remembrance of Alan Staller, a long-time Santa Anita Park employee. The Weekly Star (supplement to Pasadena Star News), June 15, 2014.; 34. Shear is gone but never forgotten at Santa Anita. John Shear, long-time paddock worker better known as "Paddock Captain" at Santa Anita passes away at 102. The Arcadia centenarian is best known for risking his own life in 2011 by saving a 5-year-old girl from being trampled. Pasadena Star News, December 15, 2023, p. B4.

Subjects: Santa Anita Park-People

Item ID: 205AF

Collection: Subject Files

Santa Anita Park race track parking lot, very full of cars.

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Date: 1940s or 1950s

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Date: 1940s or 1950s

Subjects: Automobiles; Santa Anita Park

Physical Description: 8 x 10 b & w

ID: 1770

Collection: Photographs

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Wilderness Park Pavilion. The address is 2240 N. Highland Oaks Drive.

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Date: July 8, 1987

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Date: July 8, 1987

Subjects: Wilderness Park

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1182

Collection: Photographs

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Statue of Hugo Reid family executed by Preston L. Prescott and which stands in Arcadia County Park. This view is from some distance and shows entire pedestal. Shows Reid, wife Victoria, young son and younger daughter. Dedicated October 31, 1937.

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Pictured on stairs at Santa Anita Turf Club for Diamond Jubilee Ball are L-R; Mrs. Peter Pitchess, Sheriff Peter Pitchess (Sheriff of L.A.Co.), and Mrs. Marguerite Towsley.

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Seen coming to Diamond Jubilee Breakfast are, L-R: Dr. Dennis Lojeski, their son, and Mrs. Janet Lojeski.

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Chicago Park

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Santa Anita Park

Santa Anita Park.

Fashion Park

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Looking east across Wilderness Park in Arcadia. The buildings seen are used for park activities.

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People sit on benches and on the grass at Arcadia County Park enjoying a concert in the park. Orchestra leader (in white) is not identified.

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A group of four standing in front of recently completed home (and office) for Dr. Fletcher Sanborn at 100 N. First Ave. They are, L-R: Dr. Fletcher Green Sanborn, Mrs. Sanborn, Mrs. Ruth Ayers, Mr John C. Sanborn (father of Dr. Sanborn).

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Santa Anita Park-People

Santa Anita Park race track parking lot, very full of cars.

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Wilderness Park Pavilion. The address is 2240 N. Highland Oaks Drive.

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