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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

View toward entry to Anoakia taken from drive. Double stairs rise to level lawn. Front door can be seen about in center of building. Bas relief sculptured fountain is seen between stairs.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs729

Date: July 1976

1 image

Date: July 1976

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 7x11 b&w

ID: 725

Collection: Photographs

Images

Nearly a dozen people spoke during a public hearing on the Anoakia property draft Environmental Impact Report, criticizing the proposal.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper17184

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 26, 1999

Pages: p. A3 w/photo

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 26, 1999

Pages: p. A3 w/photo

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 17603AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Portion of front door at Anoakia, showing peacock etched in glass.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs83

Date: 1976

1 image

Date: 1976

Subjects: Anoakia; Peacocks

Physical Description: 8x8 color

ID: 83

Collection: Photographs

Images

Detail of fountain near front entrance of Anoakia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs36

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

1 image

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 36

Collection: Photographs

Images

Bas relief sculpture above decorative pond and fountain at stairs leading to entry at Anoakia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs84

Date: 1976

1 image

Date: 1976

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x8 color

ID: 84

Collection: Photographs

Images

Magnificent entry door with peacock etched into glass at Anoakia. View out door is across lawn and to the south. Door may be Tiffany.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs32

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

1 image

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia; Peacocks

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 32

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

Alaskan design by Maynard Dixon carved into newel post at foot of stairs leading to Jinks Room.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs70

Date: 1976

1 image

Date: 1976

Subjects: Anoakia; Dixon, Maynard

Physical Description: 8x8 color

ID: 70

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

View across front lawn of Anoakia to glass loggia on front of home. Anita Baldwin's bedroom on left. Front door through doors on right side of loggia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs44

Date: November 1976

1 image

Date: November 1976

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 44

Collection: Photographs

Images

View of stairs up from drive to front entrance of Anoakia. Decorative fountain and pond detail of cement balustrade along stair. Front door is located in photo just above and to left of light fixture.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs28

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

1 image

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 28

Collection: Photographs

Images

Detail of peacock etched in glass entry door at Anoakia. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin. Inscription reads: Anoakia-Home of Anita Baldwin, Arcadia, CA. 1977. Etched peacock on door leading to Peacock Room.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs73

Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia; Peacocks; Tiffany, Louis Comfort

Physical Description: 8x10 color vertical

ID: 73

Collection: Photographs

Images

The City Council voted on March 1, 1977 to uphold the 30,000 square foot minimum lot size set by the Planning Commission on any development Mr. McCaslin might build. Room for compromise seems possible.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper429

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 3, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 3, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 429AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

A state court put on hold the demolition of the 87-year-old Anoakia mansion, temporarily halting plans to build 31 homes on the site.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper19147

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: June 7, 2000

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: June 7, 2000

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 19388AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Court of Appeals issued an emergency stay on the demolition of Anoakia. Until significant unresolved issues are settled the developers were ordered to stop everything.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27517

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 8, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 8, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 27715AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Although a Superior Court judge has supported the city's decision to allow demolition of Anoakia, bulldozers may still be a long way away.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper18888

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 12, 2000

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 12, 2000

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 19130AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Residents fighting to save the historic Anoakia mansion from development lost a court battle, as a judge upheld the city's decision to allow demolition of the property.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper18889

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 11, 2000

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 11, 2000

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 19131AN

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

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

View toward entry to Anoakia taken from drive. Double stairs rise to level lawn. Front door can be seen about in center of building. Bas relief sculptured fountain is seen between stairs.

Images

Nearly a dozen people spoke during a public hearing on the Anoakia property draft Environmental Impact Report, criticizing the proposal.

Portion of front door at Anoakia, showing peacock etched in glass.

Images

Detail of fountain near front entrance of Anoakia.

Images

Bas relief sculpture above decorative pond and fountain at stairs leading to entry at Anoakia.

Images

Magnificent entry door with peacock etched into glass at Anoakia. View out door is across lawn and to the south. Door may be Tiffany.

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

Alaskan design by Maynard Dixon carved into newel post at foot of stairs leading to Jinks Room.

Images

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

Images

View across front lawn of Anoakia to glass loggia on front of home. Anita Baldwin's bedroom on left. Front door through doors on right side of loggia.

Images

View of stairs up from drive to front entrance of Anoakia. Decorative fountain and pond detail of cement balustrade along stair. Front door is located in photo just above and to left of light fixture.

Images

Detail of peacock etched in glass entry door at Anoakia. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin. Inscription reads: Anoakia-Home of Anita Baldwin, Arcadia, CA. 1977. Etched peacock on door leading to Peacock Room.

Images

The City Council voted on March 1, 1977 to uphold the 30,000 square foot minimum lot size set by the Planning Commission on any development Mr. McCaslin might build. Room for compromise seems possible.

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

A state court put on hold the demolition of the 87-year-old Anoakia mansion, temporarily halting plans to build 31 homes on the site.

The Court of Appeals issued an emergency stay on the demolition of Anoakia. Until significant unresolved issues are settled the developers were ordered to stop everything.

Although a Superior Court judge has supported the city's decision to allow demolition of Anoakia, bulldozers may still be a long way away.

Residents fighting to save the historic Anoakia mansion from development lost a court battle, as a judge upheld the city's decision to allow demolition of 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.