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Anita Baldwin hosing down walkway at Anoakia. Complement to photo #1236.

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Date: unknown

1 image

Date: unknown

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita; Anoakia

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1237

Collection: Photographs

Images

A group calling itself the "Friends of Anoakia" filed a suit in LA Superior Court to stop the destruction of the Anoakia mansion.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27176

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 27, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 27, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia; Lawsuits

Item ID: 27374AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Three residents representing a group they call "Friends of Anoakia" have sued the city in an attempt to stop demolition of the historic Anoakia estate. Forrest Besocke, Winston Besocke and Michael Mulvehill filed the lawsuit Friday.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper18182

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 22, 2000

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 22, 2000

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Anoakia; Besocke, Forrest; Besocke, Winston; Mulvehill, Michael

Item ID: 18429AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Residents addressed City Council on behalf of using Anoakia as a community attraction rather than tearing it down.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27681

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 20, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 20, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 27878AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27158

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 9, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 9, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia; Anoakia Oaks; Baldwin, Anita

Item ID: 27356AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper19259

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 6, 2000

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 6, 2000

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 19501AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

View (east) down bowling alley when Anoakia was Anita Baldwin's home, and used as a school library when the facilities were converted to a private girls' school.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs43

Date: November 1976

1 image

Date: November 1976

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 43

Collection: Photographs

Images

The walls came tumbling down Wednesay at the Anoakia Mansion, marking the final demise of the 87-year-old Anita Baldwin estate to make way for a gated tract of houses.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 24, 2000

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 24, 2000

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 19713AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

After nearly 90 years, final approval has been given for the demolition of Anoakia.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 5, 2000

Pages: p. 3 w/photo, The Star

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 5, 2000

Pages: p. 3 w/photo, The Star

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 18264AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Gymnasium at Anoakia, modeled after Greek Temple. Anita Baldwin had it built for her children.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs37

Date: November 1976

1 image

Date: November 1976

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 37

Collection: Photographs

Images

View of gatehouse, looking toward southeast. Visible thru gate on left side of photo is Baldwin Avenue and on right side of photo, Foothill Boulevard.

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Date: November 1976

1 image

Date: November 1976

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 18

Collection: Photographs

Images

Looking west along curving drive at Anoakia. Photo taken from west end of mansion.

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

1 image

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 59

Collection: Photographs

Images

Dragon fountain across front entrance of Anoakia. Note: inscription on back of photo by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs82

Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 82

Collection: Photographs

Images

Entrance to Anoakia. Bas relief in back of lily pond. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs72

Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 72

Collection: Photographs

Images

View of glass terrace outside west wing of Anoakia. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs75

Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 75

Collection: Photographs

Images

Stairway to second floor at Anoakia. Carved screen stands on landing. Note: inscription on back of photo by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs81

Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 81

Collection: Photographs

Images

Closeup of fireplace in the dining room at Anoakia, showing carved panel over mantle which is the Baldwin family crest and Tiffany light fixtures detailed in photo #34.

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

1 image

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia; Tiffany, Louis Comfort

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 35

Collection: Photographs

Images

View up front stairs at Anoakia, with balustrade to front entrance. Bas relief above pond. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs76

Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 76

Collection: Photographs

Images

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

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs78

Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 78

Collection: Photographs

Images

People from the Historic Landmarks division of the National Park Service will visit Anoakia the last of January. The mansion is being considered as an historic landmark on the basis of its architect, Arthur Benton.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper427

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 427AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Anita Baldwin hosing down walkway at Anoakia. Complement to photo #1236.

Images

A group calling itself the "Friends of Anoakia" filed a suit in LA Superior Court to stop the destruction of the Anoakia mansion.

Three residents representing a group they call "Friends of Anoakia" have sued the city in an attempt to stop demolition of the historic Anoakia estate. Forrest Besocke, Winston Besocke and Michael Mulvehill filed the lawsuit Friday.

Residents addressed City Council on behalf of using Anoakia as a community attraction rather than tearing it down.

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

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

View (east) down bowling alley when Anoakia was Anita Baldwin's home, and used as a school library when the facilities were converted to a private girls' school.

Images

The walls came tumbling down Wednesay at the Anoakia Mansion, marking the final demise of the 87-year-old Anita Baldwin estate to make way for a gated tract of houses.

After nearly 90 years, final approval has been given for the demolition of Anoakia.

Gymnasium at Anoakia, modeled after Greek Temple. Anita Baldwin had it built for her children.

Images

View of gatehouse, looking toward southeast. Visible thru gate on left side of photo is Baldwin Avenue and on right side of photo, Foothill Boulevard.

Images

Looking west along curving drive at Anoakia. Photo taken from west end of mansion.

Images

Dragon fountain across front entrance of Anoakia. Note: inscription on back of photo by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

Images

Entrance to Anoakia. Bas relief in back of lily pond. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

Images

View of glass terrace outside west wing of Anoakia. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

Images

Stairway to second floor at Anoakia. Carved screen stands on landing. Note: inscription on back of photo by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

Images

Closeup of fireplace in the dining room at Anoakia, showing carved panel over mantle which is the Baldwin family crest and Tiffany light fixtures detailed in photo #34.

Images

View up front stairs at Anoakia, with balustrade to front entrance. Bas relief above pond. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

Images

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

Images

People from the Historic Landmarks division of the National Park Service will visit Anoakia the last of January. The mansion is being considered as an historic landmark on the basis of its architect, Arthur Benton.