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Arcadia Public Library Building Proposal 1991

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1991
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Blueprints for proposed new library building. Charles Walton, Assoc., June 24, 1991.
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1991
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Blueprints for proposed new library building. Charles Walton, Assoc., June 24, 1991.
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Arcadia Public Library Building Proposal 1991
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 009
Shelf Number
Shelf H14
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443AF
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Arcadia Educational Foundation

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1. Preserve our schools. Arcadia Educational Foundation (support group formed to financially assist schools) brochure, 1981. 2. "New trustees are named to foundation." Arcadia Highlander, December 17, 1986. 3. Letter from Arcadia Educational Foundation president, Charles E. Gilb. October 1, 19…
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1. Preserve our schools. Arcadia Educational Foundation (support group formed to financially assist schools) brochure, 1981.
2. "New trustees are named to foundation." Arcadia Highlander, December 17, 1986.
3. Letter from Arcadia Educational Foundation president, Charles E. Gilb. October 1, 1983.
4. Letter from Arcadia Educational Foundation president, Lisa Lucas, appeal for donations for 2012-2013 school year.
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Arcadia Educational Foundation
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Business and Industry

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1. Grand Opening Flyer for Shen's Books and Supplies, February 1992. 2. "Lee Tracy opens new service station." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1934, page 1. 3. "Modern Rest Home in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1934, page 7. 4. "Night vision devices (Varo Optical)." Arcadia Tribune, Decembe…
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1. Grand Opening Flyer for Shen's Books and Supplies, February 1992.
2. "Lee Tracy opens new service station." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1934, page 1.
3. "Modern Rest Home in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1934, page 7.
4. "Night vision devices (Varo Optical)." Arcadia Tribune, December 3, 1967.
5. "Teb Inc. Pioneers City's Chicago Park." Arcadia Tribune, December 1967. Other articles in this series are in the last 2 months of 1967.
6. "He lined his (Nutria Raising)." Mechanix Illustrated, no date.
7. "Medical Breakthrough (Dupaco Inc.)." Arcadia Tribune, December 22, 1966.
8. "Midst of depression (Kophamer - Carl's Corn)." Arcadia News Post, January 16, 1970.
9. "Carl Kophamers receive." Arcadia Tribune, January 21, 1970.
10. "An idea made of glass (Arcadia Sliding Glass Doors)." Fortune, November 1955, page 250.
11. "Curry can save water (Drip Irrigation)." Arcadia Tribune, July 22, 1973.
12. Standard Industrial Survey. Profile for business location, July 1963.
13. "Arcadia company plays big role (D.B. Milliken Company)." Arcadia News Post, December 5, 1969.
14. "Old pharmacy closing (Arcadia Pharmacy)." Arcadia Tribune, April 28, 1974, page A4.
15. "King's Pharmacy." Arcadia Tribune, February 24, 1977, page C6.
16. "Discovering a new oil field." Copied from original promotion brochure in scrapbook of Alton Green, circa 1926-1927.
17. "Arcadia Drive-In Market." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930, pages 16-17.
18. "Arcadia Business districts." News clip, circa 1930.
19. Notes on Hinshaw's Department Store.
20. "Arcadia has space." Chamber of Commerce brochure, no date.
21. "Footprints in space." D.B. Milliken brochure, no date.
22. Arcadia Industrial and Manufacturing Guide, 1961.
23. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Industrial and Manufacturing Guide, 1968.
24. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Industrial and Manufacturing Guide, 1971.
25. Arcadia Industrial Directory, 1973.
26. Arcadia Industrial Directory, 1976.
27. "Schmidt selects strategic sites for new brewery." News clip, circa 1933-1934.
28. "One of the first samples of what may be expected. Proposed theater in El Rancho Shopping District." Herald Tribune, March 22, 1948.
29. House at 22 E. Foothill. Quote from Phyllis Walker, January 23, 1978.
30. Quaser Industries' Sales Promotional Androids, circa 1978.
31. "International Headquarters." Arcadia Tribune, April 20, 1978.
32. "Arcadia shopping centers." Chamber of Commerce map showing shopping areas, circa 1974?
33. "Arcadia business districts." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.
34. "Carl's Corn." Reference to Arcadia Tribune article, August 22, 1974.
35. "First national Bank of Arcadia is being organized." Inglewood California News, May 19, 1916.
36. Some department store openings, pre 1967.
37. List of Arcadia Tribune entries on subject.
38. "Groundbreaking marks fresh start on center." Arcadia Tribune, July 26, 1964.
39. "Pantry Market opens newest store in Golden West Village." Arcadia Tribune, June 9, 1966.
40. "Vons to build new unit." Arcadia Tribune, July 14, 1966.
41. "Grand opening at Marketowne." Arcadia Tribune, February 26, 1948.
42. "First Village Center to house grocery (El Rancho Market)." Arcadia Tribune, June 10, 1948.
43. "Parking problem solved for shoppers in West Arcadia area." Arcadia Tribune, March 20, 1952.
44. "West Arcadia welcomes new Hinshaw's Department Store." Arcadia Tribune, March 20, 1952.
45. "New store in West Arcadia opens on site of first one." Arcadia Tribune, March 30, 1952. Refers to first building in West Arcadia.
46. "West Arcadia Business Association cooperation sparks shopping district." Arcadia Tribune, March 30, 1952.
47. "West side shows development since 1924." News clip, August 3, 1934.
48. Article about the Android Amusement Corporation that rents robots. New West.
49. "Business district goes for new respectability (Diamond Jubilee Supplement)." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978.
50. "New local bank possible." Arcadia Tribune, September 17, 1978, page A1.
51. "Savings and Loan grows." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978. Supplement about the history of Homes Savings and Loan in Arcadia.
52. "Business district: from saloons to new respectability." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1978.
53. Arcadia All Pro Athletic Club. Promotional flyer, January 1979.
54. "Business license information and requirements." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce booklet, 1978.
55. "Landmark gone - Hartzler Shoe Store." Arcadia Tribune, February 8, 1979.
56. "Pair banking on permit approval." Arcadia Tribune, January 14, 1979.
57. "Mergers add to growth." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978, supplement.
58. "Enlarges shop (Becker's Dress Shop)." Arcadia Tribune, September 7, 1934.
59. "Physicians and dentists in Monrovia market area." Statistics showing members of both categories in Arcadia and other nearby towns. Coldwell-Banker economic study, done for Monrovia, 1976.
60. "Great Western Arcadia opens." Arcadia Tribune, June 26, 1979, page B1.
61. "Arcadia gets its own bank." Arcadia Tribune, July 15, 1979, page A1.
62. Logo of First National Bank of Arcadia. Copy of check loaned by Phyllis Walker. Check had been written by her grandfather, Dr. Fletcher G. Sanborn, whose practice and home were at 100 N. First Avenue.
63. "Arcadia Hardware Company." News clip, 1934.
64. Joseph Becker, proprietor of Becker's Dress Shop.
65. "Arcadia's newest service station (owner Roy Swanson)." News clip, 1934.
66. "When on June 1, 1925, the First National Bank of America ..." News clip, no date.
67. "Summary statistics for counties and cities with 2,500 inhabitants or more. 1977 Census of Wholesale Trade.
68. "Summary statistics for cities with 500 establishments or more." 1977 Census of Retail Trade.
69. "Arcadia Lumber: it's a local landmark." Arcadia Tribune, June 1, 1980, photo.
70. Notes on saddlery shops and stables in Arcadia. Information supplied by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum.
71. "Statistics by kind of business for major retail centers and central business districts in SMSA." 1977 Census of Retail Trade.
72. "This sleek 1935 Chevrolet panel truck is ...(Ralph's Flowers)." Arcadia Temple City Courier, May 1, 1980.
73. Fact sheet on Carl's Corn Stand. Information given by daughter Arly Kophamer Barton, July 1980.
74. "Oldest continuous one-owner business in the City of Arcadia." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce New Bulletin, 1981.
75. Ad for Dr. C.B. Caldwell and Dr. F.G. Sanborn. Source and date unknown.
76. "Gourmet Graphic of Arcadia district." Pasadena Star News, 1993.
77. "Arcadia bagel bakery on a roll." Prodigy from Los Angeles Times, November 13, 1994.
78. "An open letter to you from H. Richard Closson, President of Huntington Bank." Flyer from Huntington Bank, 1981.
79. Business license information and requirements for establishment, 1981. Booklet for the new businessman planning to establish a business in Arcadia.
80. "Dairy features all products (Hugh E. Buck Dairy)." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
81. "Changes business to home town (Dr. Carl F. Bass, Optometrist)." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
82. "Arcadia's pioneer printers (D.H. and Frank G. Roush)." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
83. Rancho Television Center announces their opening. Business announcement in greeting card format with Queen Anne Cottage on front, 1950.
84. "Downtown group paces growth of shopping district - McCoy Building." News clip, no date.
85. "Arcadia Hardware." Arcadia tribune, August 3, 1937. The same picture as in #63.
86. "Stoker's Market on Santa Anita." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.
87. George. N. Boyer, Jeweler. 1948 calendar.
88. "The drive-in market." News clip, 1933.
89. "Romancing the carriage (William Barton family)." News Digest, Volume III, Number 21, May 27 - June 2, 1987, pages 5-6.
90. Businesses in Arcadia over 30-40 years. List compiled from City Directory, 1986.
91. "Ribbon cutting (Sir Speedy Print Shop)." Arcadia Highlander, May 6, 1987.
92. "Pain of progress in Arcadia (Golden West Village)." Pasadena Star News, Monday Business section, March 14, 1988.
93. Teledyne profile (English edition), 1986.
94. A letter regarding Arcadia Ceramics from Jenny Derwich of Jenstan - research in U.S. pottery and porcelain, May 13, 1988.
95. "Hinshaw's readies for closeout." Pasadena Star News, June 24, 1992.
96. Hinshaw's Going Out of Business Sale. Flyer, June 26, 1992.
97. Hinshaw's Going Out of Business Sale. Flyer, June 27, 1992.
98. "Departed stores. Hinshaw's in Arcadia is latest retailer to be squeezed out." Los Angeles Times, June 27, 1992, Section D, page 1.
99. 1993 Retail Store Sales Tax Budget Estimates. By Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates, November 2, 1993.
100. Draft listing of 1993 Arcadia Top 25 Sales Tax producers; Top 17 Property Owners by 1992 Assessed Value; Top TOT (Bed Tax) Hotels; City of Arcadia Employers with 50 or more employees on site. March 1994.
101. City of Arcadia Information for Businesses. Economic Development Department, City of Arcadia, November 1989.
102. City of Arcadia Information for Businesses. Economic Development Department, City of Arcadia, January 1992.
103. Lease rate data information sheet. Economic Development Department, City of Arcadia, July 1995.
104. "Slimming by the sea so happily." San Gabriel Valley Tribune, March 14, 1991, page C1.
105. "Time is changing in the Model S & L." New York Times, May 22, 1996.
106. Article regarding the new Southern California Floral and Perfume Company in Arcadia. Monrovia Planet, June 4, 1887.
107. "Who's on First? Ralph's Florist on First Avenue." Arcadia Weekly, February 20, 1997.
108. "Hotel deal done (Extended Stay America Hotel)." Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 1997, page 1.
109. Charles Eaton Entrepreneur of restaurants. The Gryphon. June 1947. Pub. by United Pacific Insurance Company.
110. Summary of industrial survey. 1929.
111. Road atlas and travel guide which has advertisements for Arcadia businesses. c.1982
112. Article about Chantry Flat mule station. Pasadena Star News. March 2, 2001.
113. Flyer opposing the presence of the Golden Eyes Gentlemen's Club, a nude juice bar in Arcadia. probably 1999.
114. Arcadia sales tax third quarter receipts during April-June 1997.
115. Letter dated September 6, 2001 from CB Richard Ellis, Inc. announcing the execution of a 30,000 square foot building for National Automobile and Casualty Insurance Company at 51 North Fifth Avenue and an additional 55,600 square foot 3-story office building at 488 Santa Clara Street. Invitation to the ground breaking ceremony on October 11, 2001 and a color marketing flyer showing location and renderings of the buildings.
116. Two brochures on programs being held at "The Carter Report Center" located at 100 W. Duarte Road. c2002
117. 1993 Arcadia downtown business owner listing. Includes business name, address, owner name and description, phone number and number of employees. August 2, 1993.
118. 1993 Assessor's Record Search Books listing of downtown Arcadia property owners. August 25, 1993.
119. 1984 Los Angeles County Assessor Roll Print listing of downtown Arcadia property owners. 1984.
120. Brochure for El Rancho Meat and Provisions, Inc. located at 624 S. Santa Anita. c2003.
121. Letter to Janet Sporleder from Judy Wang, Marketing Assistant at AddALL.com with information on the company and 11 bookmark designs for review.
122. Commercial/Industrial Properties Lease Rate Data Information Sheet. November 2003. Includes information on the available square feet, land use, lease terms, and agent or owner for properties in the city business areas - Downtown, Duarte Road/First Avenue, West Arcadia, North Arcadia, South Arcadia, and Chicago Park.
123. E.J. Gengler Mfg. Co. instruction sheet for the "Time-Her-Rite Milking Machine Timer" (dairy equipment). Copyright 1942 and 1944. See also: vertical file Oral History for more information on Edwin J. Gengler.
124. Milliken Gardens, 1951 catalog and order sheets (inserted). This was a nursery or flower seller at 385 W. Colorado Street, Arcadia, California. Note that California sales tax is 3% on the order forms.
125. "2008 Top 6 Icons: Entrepreneurs" from The Magazine, Pasadena Foothills Region, June 2008, Vol 2, Issue 6; pp. 18-21. www.themagazinell.com. Articles by Steve Tobia, features six entrepreneurs, including business owner Paul Rusnak, owner of local automobile dealership Rusnak Mercedes Benz (Rusnak Auto Group).
126. Potenza College Consulting pamphlet, 1201 W. Huntington Drive, Suite 106, Arcadia, CA 91007. In business since 2000. No date.
127. The Cottage Shop, 1107 S. Baldwin Avenue. Newspaper ad for a jet-black super-gloss, padded box containing 50 match books, called the "Ebony Chest" for $1.60. Los Angeles Times, February 11, 1945.
128. Newspaper ad for Milliken Gardens, 385 W. Colorado Street, Arcadia, California. Selling irises and daylilies for $3.50. Los Angeles Times, April 11, 1943.
129. Yes, Southern California Can Grow Good Tobacco, Too. Los Angeles Times, August 15, 1920. John Glenn and David Ford grow tobacco on thirty acres in Monrovia and Arcadia. Their business is the Glenn-Ford Plantation.
130. Keychain-key fob The Arcadia Tradition, "Celebrate Downtown!" March 30, 1996.
131. Mrs. Arlowyn Barton introduces Carl's Sweet Corn now packaged to insure tenderness. Arcadia Tribune, August 23, 1956. (Photo of Arly Barton).
132. Vanishing institutions by Scott Hettrick, from Arcadiasbest.com and Mountain Views News, February 28, 2015. Businesses in Arcadia that have closed include Arcadia Welfare and Thrift, Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, 101-to-1 Cocktail Bar, and Vons Headquarters in the former May Company store building on Michillinda Avenue.
133. The Changing Face of Arcadia-Commercial Brokerage Firm Submits Proposal for Downtown Districts. Arcadia Weekly, February 4, 2016.
134. Logistics project approved, 81-acre site, formerly a gravel mine, a 1.6 million-square-foot logistics center and industrial park is in Arcadia, but it abuts an El Monte residential neighborhood and El Monte leaders are asking Arcadia to consider sharing its revenues from the project. By Courtney Tompkins, Pasadena Star News, p. A3, March 3, 2016.
135. Trial will decide GemCoin CEO's debt. Steve Chen was part of pyramid scheme, Pasadena Star News, December 30, 2016.
136. Map of business districts in Arcadia and demographic estimates, letter by Tim Schwehr of Arcadia Development Services Dept. about NAI Capital consultants. October 14, 2016.
137. Business card for Barton's Carriages, the William Barton Family, Arly Barton and Bill Barton. See also related Carl's Sweet Corn, Carl Kophamer.
138. 4 articles. Rabbit growers, rabbit breeders, National Rabbit Association of America will meet in the Chamber of Commerce room at City Hall. Program will feature a display of Junior Bucks and Does. Everyone is invited to attend and bring one or more of their rabbits. Building hits million mark. September permits push total to $1,101,525 for 1938. Largest single item on the official building report was $18,000 for Santa Anita Park entrance building which houses ticket booths. Home of Arcadia's home newspaper Arcadia Bulletin. City Council plans improvements called to order by Mayor Malin, including discussions of dances held at American Legion, rezoning Huntington Strip and angled parking lines in front of Market Basket. Arcadia Bulletin, October 6, 1938.
139. Letterhead from Baker's Commercial Refrigeration 144 East Huntington Drive, Phone: DOuglas7-7904. Besocke Tool & Manufacturing Co. 228 North First Avenue, Phone: DOuglas7-2092. Modern Decorators 405 Genoa Street, Phone: DOuglas7-1147. Trailertown 4241 East Live Oak, Phone: DOuglas7-3878 (Fred and Emma Munson)
140. Grand Opening of Nash's West Arcadia Store, Arcadia Tribune, July 2, 1953. Location at 1325 South Baldwin Avenue. Architect Yates Palz. Ralph G. Browning, West Arcadia manager.
141. Due to the drought in Mexico, red jalapeno peppers needed to make Huy Fong Foods' sriracha sauce are in short supply. Though Ray Goei of Arcadia says he isn't worried because he still has a big bottle at home, he may find an empty shelf or a hefty price increase when he tries to get more. A 9-ounce bottle of Huy Fong's chili sauce, normally $2.49 is now offered on Ebay for $18.89 and $34.50 from a third-party seller on Walmart.com. This week, the Arcadia branch of 99 Ranch Market had the 17-ounce bottle on sale for $5.98. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A8, July 9, 2023.
142. 99 Ranch Market opens in shops at Santa Anita. Pasadena Star News, p. A3, October 2, 2023.
143. Let's make a record! With the comeback of the popularity of vinyl records and the resulting bottleneck created in their production, Gil Tamazyan, Moe Espinosa (a.k.a. Drumcell), Surachai, and Cyrusrex founded Onyx Record Press in Arcadia. Using new, advanced machinery, they hope to fill a void and help independent artists continue to put their music out without the frustrating delays. Pasadena Star News, p. C4, October 22, 2023.
144. Fans commiserate in closing of their beloved bookstore. Karen Kropp, owner of the Book Rack in Arcadia, announced the closure of the store on First Avenue after forty years. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A7, February 29, 2024..
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Business and Industry
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41AF
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Citizen of the Year

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1. List of annual award winners through 1986. 2. "Mrs. Hoard, Scoot win." Arcadia Tribune, August 22, 1974, page 1. 3. "Neal Johnson named '75 Citizen of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 23, 1975, page 1. 4. "Hospital Chaplain honored as 1976 'Citizen of the Year'." Arcadia Tribune, April 4, 1…
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1. List of annual award winners through 1986.
2. "Mrs. Hoard, Scoot win." Arcadia Tribune, August 22, 1974, page 1.
3. "Neal Johnson named '75 Citizen of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 23, 1975, page 1.
4. "Hospital Chaplain honored as 1976 'Citizen of the Year'." Arcadia Tribune, April 4, 1976, page A1.
5. "Mrs. Livingston, Gilb named to receive awards as top citizens." Arcadia Tribune, February 27, 1977, page A1.
6. "Carol Libby, Roy Long 1977 Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 2, 1978, page A1.
7. "Helms, Mason Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 11, 1979, page A1.
8. "Arcadia Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 30, 1980, page A1.
9. "Marilyn Daleo named Citizen of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, February 15, 1981, page A1.
10. "Honors set for Dr. Robert Bell, Marguerite Towsley on April 4." Arcadia Tribune, February 14, 1982.
11. "Catherine Mundy, Lyle Cunningham named Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, February 10, 1983.
12. "Citizens of the Year: Ruth Gilb, Jim Parker." Arcadia Tribune, March 8, 1984.
13. "'Citizens of the Year' chosen." Arcadia Highlander, March 6, 1985, page 1.
14. "Ruth Gilb: Citizen of the Year." FPC Digest, April 1984, page 12.
15. "Citizens of '81 announced." Highland Community News, March 10, 1982, page 1.
16. "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce recognizes Goddard, Pellegrino as outstanding 'Citizens of Year'." Arcadia Highlander, March 26, 1986, page 14.
17. "Arcadians turn out to salute Gary Kovacic: former mayor hailed by Chamber of Commerce as 2006 'Citizen of the Year.' San Marino Tribune, April 5, 2007.
18. Chamber honors local Alice Wang as Citizen of the Year. Weekly Star, supplement to the Pasadena Star News, p. 1, 7. February 12, 2012.
19. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Installation of Officers and Citizen of the Year Award Gala Celebration program, April 19, 2012.
20. Bob and Patsy Harbicht named Arcadia Chamber of Commerce 2014 Citizens of the Year, succeeding Jim and Shelly Romo. Arcadia Weekly, January 30, 2014.
21. Arcadia City Clerk Gene Glasco named Arcadia's Citizen of the Year, Arcadia Weekly, April 10, 2017.
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Citizen of the Year
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53AF
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City Council (1903-1970)

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1. "Harry A. Link." News clip, circa 1933? 2. "Henry A. Seaman." News clip, circa 1933? 3. "Mayor named by Arcadia's new Council (Earl Busse)." Pasadena Star News, circa 1934? 4. "Final rites held (William Millard)." Arcadia Tribune, November 11, 1965. 5. "Services for Mr. Kennett (Raymond Ken…
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1. "Harry A. Link." News clip, circa 1933?
2. "Henry A. Seaman." News clip, circa 1933?
3. "Mayor named by Arcadia's new Council (Earl Busse)." Pasadena Star News, circa 1934?
4. "Final rites held (William Millard)." Arcadia Tribune, November 11, 1965.
5. "Services for Mr. Kennett (Raymond Kennett)." News clip, circa 1960s.
6. "Former Mayor Stocker (James A. Stocker)." Arcadia Tribune, September 22, 1968.
7. "Death takes Jess Balser." Arcadia Tribune, January 7, 1968.
8. "Arcadia's elected officials." News Post photo, March 13, 1969.
9. Photo of Mayor and Councilmen, Arcadia City Newsletter, November 1968.
10. "Mrs. Emma Hainer." Circa 1933?
11. "Shall Arcadia be plunged into turmoil." News clip, June 8, 1934.
12. "Arcadia's future is in hands." News clip, March 3, 1934.
13. "Rancher Baldwin placed cronies on early council." Arcadia Tribune, January 12, 1978.
14. "Board of Trustee Presidents and Mayors of the City of Arcadia, 1903-1980. (Board changed to City Council in 1928)." List prepared by City Clerk Christine Van Maanen, February 1987.
15. "'Lucky' was City's first Mayor, 1903." News clip, undated.
16. "History of officials of the City of Arcadia, 1903-1986." Prepared by City Clerk Christine Van Maanen, 1987.
17. "Arcadia mayor is selected by Council (John M. Walshe)." Pasadena Star News, April 22, 1940.
18. "Warm contest decided at Arcadia." Pasadena Star News, April 15, 1940.
19. Councilman quits track job in Arcadia bookie scandal - Hoffman resigns and suspensions of policemen at the same time, Lieutenants Edwin Kiem and Joe Filkas. Independent, January 26, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
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City Council (1903-1970)
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City Council (1970-1979)

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1. "Floretta Lauber is dedicated." Arcadia Tribune, August 30, 1973. 2. "Mayor and City Council." Arcadia City Newsletter, Spring 1976. 3. "Jack Saelid elected." Arcadia City Newsletter, Spring 1977. 4. "Gilb family sells stock." Pasadena Star News, July 19, 1978. 5. "Strub says Gilb acts in A…
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1. "Floretta Lauber is dedicated." Arcadia Tribune, August 30, 1973.
2. "Mayor and City Council." Arcadia City Newsletter, Spring 1976.
3. "Jack Saelid elected." Arcadia City Newsletter, Spring 1977.
4. "Gilb family sells stock." Pasadena Star News, July 19, 1978.
5. "Strub says Gilb acts in Arcadia's best interests." Pasadena Star News, July 22, 1978.
6. "Children, seniors, new Mayor Bob Margett's priorities." Arcadia Tribune, April 19, 1979.
7. "Board of Trustee Presidents and Mayors of the City of Arcadia, 1903-1980. (Board changed to City Council in 1928)." List prepared by City Clerk Christine Van Maanen, February 1987.
8. "History of officials of the City of Arcadia, 1903-1986." Prepared by City Clerk Christine Van Maanen, 1987.
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City Council (1970-1979)
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City Council (1980-1989)

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1. "Pellegrino named Mayor." Arcadia Highlander, April 24, 1985. 2. "Mary Young takes her turn at helm as Arcadia's second woman Mayor." Arcadia Highlander, April 23, 1986. 3. Mayor Charles Gilb's invitation to fourteenth annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast April 1, 1988.
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1. "Pellegrino named Mayor." Arcadia Highlander, April 24, 1985.
2. "Mary Young takes her turn at helm as Arcadia's second woman Mayor." Arcadia Highlander, April 23, 1986.
3. Mayor Charles Gilb's invitation to fourteenth annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast April 1, 1988.
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City Council (1980-1989)
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City Council (1990-1999)

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1. Memo from Alex D. McIntyre, Assistant to the City Manager, to the Mayor and Members of the City Council regarding Cablecast of City Council meetings. 2. Letter from Charles E. Gilb to the City Council thanking them for their support over his 16 years of service, April 10, 1992. 3. Invitation …
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1. Memo from Alex D. McIntyre, Assistant to the City Manager, to the Mayor and Members of the City Council regarding Cablecast of City Council meetings.
2. Letter from Charles E. Gilb to the City Council thanking them for their support over his 16 years of service, April 10, 1992.
3. Invitation to 18th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, April 17, 1992. Charles E. Gilb, Mayor.
4. Invitation from the Gilb Family and the Young Family to a reception, April 21, 1992, to honor and thank Mary Young and Charles Gilb for their years of service.
5. Program from 18th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, April 17, 1992.
6. Program from annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, April 1, 1994.
7. "Sheng Cheng, Councilman of the City of Arcadia, looks back at 1995 - his four accomplishments and his four wishes for the new year." Chinese Daily News, December 27, 1995.
8. Annual Prayer Breakfast invitation from Mary B. Young, Mayor, April 14, 1995.
9. Annual Prayer Breakfast invitation from Charles E. Gilb, Mayor, April 17, 1992.
10. Annual Prayer Breakfast program. George Fasching, Mayor, April 14, 1995.
11. Annual Prayer Breakfast program. Dennis A. Lojeski, Mayor, March 29, 1996.
12. Memo from Dr. Sheng Chang, Mayor Pro Tem to William R. Kelly, Acting City Manager regarding Chinese Language Class available free of charge to city employees, May 24, 1994.
13. Mayor's Annual Prayer Breakfast invitation from Mayor Barbara Kuhn, March 28, 1997.
14. City of Arcadia Fire Suppression District ballot information pamphlet, June 1997.
15. Program from Mayor's Twenty-fifth Annual Prayer Breakfast, Gary A. Kovacic, Mayor. April 2, 1999.
16. Invitation to the City of Arcadia's 1998 "State of the City" address presented by Mayor Robert Harbicht.
17. Photos of City Manager and City Council members from the Arcadia City Directory, 1996-1997 and 1997-1998.
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City Council (1990-1999)
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57AF
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City Council-Elections

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1. "Municipal candidates answer." Arcadia Tribune, March 22, 1964. 2. "Seven candidates for." Arcadia Tribune, March 27, 1966. 3. "Arcadia Council candidates." Arcadia Tribune, March 29, 1970. 4. "Candidates air views." Arcadia Tribune, February 28, 1974. 5. "Rhetoric and issues." Arcadia News…
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1. "Municipal candidates answer." Arcadia Tribune, March 22, 1964.
2. "Seven candidates for." Arcadia Tribune, March 27, 1966.
3. "Arcadia Council candidates." Arcadia Tribune, March 29, 1970.
4. "Candidates air views." Arcadia Tribune, February 28, 1974.
5. "Rhetoric and issues." Arcadia News Post, March 22, 1974.
6. "Candidates respond." Arcadia Tribune series, March through April 1974.
7. "Voters' suspense." Arcadia Tribune, April 7, 1974.
8. "Arcadia Council candidates." Daily News Post, April 5, 1974.
9. "CRA still major issue." Arcadia Tribune, March 24, 1974.
10. "Fate of renewal plan." Los Angeles Times, April 7, 1974.
11. "Arcadia election fails to decide." Los Angeles Times, April 11, 1974.
12. "Gilb, Saelid, Lauber." Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1974.
13. "Four city council." Arcadia Tribune, April 8, 1976.
14. "Pelligrino banks on business experience." Arcadia Tribune, February 23, 1978.
15. "Johanna Hofer calls." "Youngest candidate." Two news clips on the same page, February 16, 1978.
16. "Protecting Arcadia environment." Arcadia Tribune, February 19, 1978.
17. "Few issues seen." Arcadia Tribune, February 12, 1978.
18. "Local control threatened." Arcadia Tribune, February 9, 1978.
19. "Charles E. Gilb, incumbent." Campaign brochure, April 11, 1978.
20. "Gilb, Saelid, Pelligrino sweep election." Arcadia Tribune, April 13, 1978.
21. "How they voted." Arcadia Tribune, April 16, 1978.
22. "Tabulation by precincts." General Municipal Election, April 8, 1980.
23. "Candidates Leroy K. Speirs and Steven A Worsley." Information sheet prepared for three candidates, March 1982.
24. Sample ballot for General Election for April 13, 1982.
25. Campaign flyer for David Hannah for April 1982 election.
26. "Election '82 Candidate Profiles." Arcadia Tribune, March 22, 1982. (Two copies.)
27. "Vote April 11th Chivetta." 1978 campaign brochure.
28. Campaign brochures for Chivetta, April 8, 1980 election.
29. Campaign brochures for Chivetta, April 13, 1982 election.
30. Campaign brochures for Roger Chandler, April 1986.
31. "Local election - last of a two part series." Pasadena Star News, April 7, 1988, page A-6.
32. "Focus on the candidates (for two city council openings-candidates were James Brewer, Patrick Gibson, Dennis Lojeski and Bob Margett. Running for City Clerk were June Alford and Lisa Tomchuk)." Arcadia Tribune, March 15, 1992.
33. 1964 Arcadia City Council election results. Council control of the library was the key issue as the result of a controversy over the book, "The Last Temptation of Christ." Robert J. Considine and George Forman were elected. Pasadena Star News, April 15, 1964. n.p.
34. "Valley Cities Now Await Elections. Contest at Arcadia." Elections for four city council seats. Candidates are A.N. Multer, John Bottonia (misprint, should be Bottema), John Walshe, S.V. Schermerhorn, Harry A. Link, J.M. Caldwell, J.A. Carlin and H.A. Seaman. News Clipping, Pasadena Star News, Saturday, April 12, 1930.
35. "Warm Contest Decided at Arcadia." In a close race, John Bottema is winner over Mayor A.N. Multer for a two-year council term. Harry A. Link, H.A. Seaman and John M. Walshe were elected to four-year terms. News clipping, Pasadena Star News, Tuesday, April 15, 1930, page 22.
36. "Mayor Multer After Letter Writer."Post office authorities are investigating a letter, signed by a fictitious person with a post office box, that attacks Mayor Multer and praises opponent John Bottema in the heated city council elections. News clipping, Pasadena Star News, Friday, April 11, 1930, page 17.
37. City of Arcadia General Municipal Election - April 8, 2008, summary report. Official election results. For the two city council seats, Roger Chandler received 2737 votes, Gary Kovacic received 2927 votes, and George Leung-Chu Young received 750 votes. James H. Barrows received 2646 votes for City Clerk. Other voter statistics given.
38. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet, General Municipal Election, Tuesday, April 8, 2008. With candidate biographies and statements from Roger Chandler, George Leung-Chu, Gary Kovacic.
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City Council-Elections (1996)

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1. Sample ballot, April 9, 1996. 2. Campaign literature: Charles Chivetta (1 item). 3. Campaign literature: George Fasching (6 items). 4. Campaign literature: Vincent Foley (5 items). 5. Campaign literature: Ruth Gilb (8 items). 6. Campaign literature: Robert Harbicht (10 items). 7. Campaig…
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1. Sample ballot, April 9, 1996.
2. Campaign literature: Charles Chivetta (1 item).
3. Campaign literature: George Fasching (6 items).
4. Campaign literature: Vincent Foley (5 items).
5. Campaign literature: Ruth Gilb (8 items).
6. Campaign literature: Robert Harbicht (10 items).
7. Campaign literature: Dennis Lojeski (7 items).
8. Campaign literature: Gino Roncelli (4 items).
9. The Case Against Proposition D, March 5, 1996.
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City Employees

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1. "Rules and regulations." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1940. 2. City of Arcadia personnel rules, 1956. 3. City of Arcadia personnel rules and regulations, 1961. 4. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1962. 5. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel reg…
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1. "Rules and regulations." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1940.
2. City of Arcadia personnel rules, 1956.
3. City of Arcadia personnel rules and regulations, 1961.
4. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1962.
5. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1972.
6. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1975.
7. "Arcadia city workers." Los Angeles Times, August 1, 1971.
8. Employee roster - September 1, 1961.
9. Employee roster - December 3, 1962.
10. Employee roster - November 1965.
11. Employee roster - November 1967.
12. Employee roster - November 1968.
13. Employee roster - December 1969.
14. Employee roster - December 1970.
15. Employee roster - December 1971.
16. Employee roster - November 1972.
17. Employee roster - 1975. (Two copies.)
18. Employee roster - 1976.
19. "Annual Award Dinner." Program from dinner, April 1965.
20. "Council discharges." News clip, June 8, 1934.
21. "Taxpayers league presents." Arcadia Tribune, March 8, 1932.
22. "City employees get $20 pay." News clip, Fall 1950.
23. Employee roster - 1977. (Two copies.)
24. "City Manager, Lyman Cozad, resigns." Newsletter, Fall 1977.
25. "The Arcadia City Council cordially invites." Page from formal invitation.
26. "Lyle Alberg is new City Manager." Arcadia Tribune, November 24, 1977.
27. "City Council appoints Lyle Alberg." Newsletter, Fall 1977.
28. "City officials." City publication, 1968.
29. "Strike hour passes; negotiations continue." News clip, circa 1971.
30. " 'Job action' ruled out by firemen." News clip, circa 1971. (Missing April 1993 )
31. "Discontent over wages may raise temperatures." News clip, undated.
32. "City 'Grants' 3.8% raise - that's it." News clip, undated.
33. "Strike possible Tuesday." News clip, circa 1971.
34. "City public safety forces will remain on jobs." News clip circa 1971.
35. "Arcadia adopts record $6.5 million budget." Arcadia News Post, June 30, 1971.
36. Awards Dinner program, 1978. Six pages.
37. City of Arcadia Employee Handbook, August 1, 1991.
38. Employee roster - 1978.
39. Employee roster - 1979.
40. "Spring Round-Up Dinner Dance honoring City Employees for years of service." Event program, April 2, 1960.
41. "Arcadia City Council Annual Awards Dinner, 1981." Event program.
42. Employee roster - 1980.
43. City Employees Telephone Directory - 1978.
44. City Employees Telephone Directory - 1980.
45. City Employees Telephone Directory - 1985.
46. City Employees Telephone Directory - 1988.
47. Arcadia City Employee Awards Dinner - September 22, 1990.
48. Arcadia City Employee Awards Dinner - October 5, 1991.
49. Arcadia City Employee Awards Dinner - September 26, 1992.
50. "Four councilmen send letter in response to nine mayors (regarding City Manager, George Watts)." Sierra Madre News, July 23, 1992.
51. Notice of Secret Ballot Election from State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, Mediation - Conciliation Service - Teamsters Local 911, January 12, 1995. All employees employed in Confidential/Supervisory/Professional.
52. Memo from Human Resources to General, Confidential, Supervisory, and Professional Employees; subject: Teamsters Local 911, February 2, 1995.
53. "Rick Gomez appointed as Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director." Arcadia AT A Glance, Spring 1995.
54. Memo from William D. Woolard, Acting City Manager to City Council recommending appointment of Jim Dale, Finance Director, as City Manager Pro Tem, dated June 11, 1992.
55. Mayor's Proclamation regarding Employee Appreciation Day, April 15, 1997.
56. Memo from City Manager Bill Kelly to all City Employees detailing reorganization of City Departments. January 25, 1995.
57. "Community Services Director Retires." After 37 years of public service, Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department Director Jerry Collins retires. Arcadia Weekly, January 9-15, 2003, page 16.
58. Arcadian Dave Lewis returns home to lead the Recreation and Community Services Department. City of Arcadia Press Release. February 5, 2003.
59. "Hail to the chief: Arcadia's top firefighter retiring after 34 years." Star Weekly, March 22, 2007, p. 3. Fire Chief David Lugo retires. Biography and photograph.
60. Press release--death of Andy Trocale, former Arcadia Fire Captain, date of death January 23, 2012.
61. Program from funeral memorial service of Andy Trocale, 1959-2012.
62. Press release February 16, 2012. Arcadia names new city manager Dominic Lazzaretto.
63. 2012 City of Arcadia employee holiday party program with list of service award recipients, December 6, 2012.
64. 2013 City of Arcadia employee holiday program with list of service award recipients, December 5, 2013.
65. City of Arcadia develops new model for employee labor negotiations. Mayor Mickey Segal wanted the labor negotiations process to be more efficient, more open, and result in an extended term that would give the City "hard" numbers to use in forecasting the City budget for the next several years. The labor agreements are in place for the next four years. Arcadia Weekly, January 30, 2014.
66. City of Arcadia telephone directory of city departments, department heads, and select employees. January 4, 2013.
67. 2014 City of Arcadia employee holiday program with list of service award recipients, December 11, 2014. Includes library staff Kathy Meacham, Hripsime Pilavjian, and Darlene Bradley.
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City Employees (Duckworth, Donald)

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1. "The Entrepreneurial Gamble." Governing, May 1994. 2. Memo from City Attorney to Mayor and City Council regarding appointment of Donald R. Duckworth as City Manager, August 27, 1992. 3. Minutes of the City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency approving the appoi…
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1. "The Entrepreneurial Gamble." Governing, May 1994.
2. Memo from City Attorney to Mayor and City Council regarding appointment of Donald R. Duckworth as City Manager, August 27, 1992.
3. Minutes of the City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency approving the appointment of Donald Duckworth as City Manager, September 1, 1992.
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City Employees (Duckworth, Donald)
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City Employees-Employee Newsletter (Current Year)

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Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #79 No Table of Contents -- Peacock's Tale (insert with payroll checks)
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Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #79
No Table of Contents -- Peacock's Tale (insert with payroll checks)
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City Employees (Watts, George)

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1. "Watts quits after he is asked to step down." News clip, undated. 2. Open letter to all residents of Arcadia from nine former mayors of the City of Arcadia regarding George Watts termination, May 22, 1992. 3. "City manager search could take months." Arcadia Tribune, May 24, 1992. 4. "Mayors'…
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1. "Watts quits after he is asked to step down." News clip, undated.
2. Open letter to all residents of Arcadia from nine former mayors of the City of Arcadia regarding George Watts termination, May 22, 1992.
3. "City manager search could take months." Arcadia Tribune, May 24, 1992.
4. "Mayors' letter sheds light on removal of the city manager." Sierra Madre News, June 11, 1992.
5. City of Arcadia invitation to "Goodbye George Party", June 14, 1992.
6. "Its name belies goings-on." Pasadena Star News, June 14, 1992, column by editor Charles Cherniss.
7. "Mailbag" letters to the editor regarding termination of George Watts. Arcadia Tribune, June 14, 1992.
8. "Former mayors denounce watts' ouster." Arcadia Tribune, June 14, 1992.
9. Letter from Dick Young to citizens who responded to the open letter from the nine former mayors, June 15, 1992.
10. "Four councilmen defend action." Sierra Madre News, June 18, 1992.
11. "Dispute over ex-City Manager grows." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, June 21, 1992.
12. "Council joins Watts resignation debate." Arcadia Tribune, June 21, 1992.
13. "mailbag" letters to the editor entitled, "Voter Outrage" from Scott Downie. Arcadia Tribune, June 21, 1992.
14. Letters to the editor. Arcadia Tribune, June 21, 1992.
15. Letters to the editor. Pasadena Star News, June 29, 1992.
16. Open letter to the Citizens of Arcadia from Mayor George Fasching and Councilmen Joseph Ciraulo, Dennis Lojeski, and Robert Margett, July 10, 1992.
17. Same as #16 with envelope addressed to Alis and Roger Horning.
18. Letters to the Pasadena Star News, August 4, 1992.
19. Arcadia Political Newsletter, February 26, 1993.
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City Employees (Watts, George)
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City Newsletter (2021 - present)

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Fall 2021 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News. Spring 2021 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News. Summer 2022 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News. Fall 2022 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News Winter 2022 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Commu…
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Fall 2021 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News.
Spring 2021 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News.
Summer 2022 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News.
Fall 2022 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News
Winter 2022 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News, including 2022 wall calendar.
Spring 2023 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News.
Summer 2023 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News.
Fall 2023 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News.
Winter 2024 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News, including 2024 wall calendar.
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City Newsletter (2021 - present)
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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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Arcadia (City) History

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1. A walk along Arcadia's "Main Street." 1880's -1920. A six page tour with maps. By Susan Kasten March, 1989. 2. "Arcadia gets publicity." News clip, 1927. Details of what a "racy" town Arcadia was. 3. "Arcadia: prestige city where it's a pleasure to live." Arcadia Tribune, June 17, 1970. 4.…
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1. A walk along Arcadia's "Main Street." 1880's -1920. A six page tour with maps. By Susan Kasten March, 1989.
2. "Arcadia gets publicity." News clip, 1927. Details of what a "racy" town Arcadia was.
3. "Arcadia: prestige city where it's a pleasure to live." Arcadia Tribune, June 17, 1970.
4. "Steady growth marks Arcadia's 70 years." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973, birthday edition.
5. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee Souvenir edition. 48 page tabloid size edition, September 14, 1978.
6. "Arcadia ready for boom on 32nd anniversary." Copy of anniversary issue, August 2, 1935.
7. History of City of Arcadia officials, 1903-1986. Compiled by Christine Van Maanen.
8. A Brief History of Arcadia, CA. Courtesy of: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, by Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk of Arcadia, 1956-1988. Retrieved from Internet, http://www.wemweb.com/traveler/towns/33arcadi/history.html on July 28, 2005.
9. City of Arcadia - general information. Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk, February, 2007.
10. History of Officials 1903-2008. Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk. 2 copies.
11. Memories of Arcadia: Mr. Mayor, a name to remember, Arcadia Weekly, September 18, 2003. Article by Charles Cooper, history of mayors, city managers, city council, clerk.
12. History of Officials 1903-2016, Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk.
13. Background of Arcadia including: Reid Granted Rancho Santa Anita, Rancho Sold to Dalton, The Baldwin Era, Arcadia Incorporated, Death of Lucky Baldwin, Ross Field World War I, the Twenties, Thirties, and Forties, Arcadia Today, Arcadia Post Office, Arcadia Public Library, Arcadia Community Coordinating Council, Arcadia Schools. Copied from The Historical Volume and Reference Works, Los Angeles County, Vol. 3 (1964).
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Arcadia (City) History (1903-1920)

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1. "Incorporation motives and movements." Six pages from the book _How the Cities Grew_ by R. Bigger and J.D. Kitchen. 2. "Facts about Arcadia." Pasadena Courier, January 1967. 3. "Baldwin heirs unite to make Arcadia." Lamanda Park Herald, April 7, 1916. 4. "Memories of old Arcadia paper." Arca…
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1. "Incorporation motives and movements." Six pages from the book _How the Cities Grew_ by R. Bigger and J.D. Kitchen.
2. "Facts about Arcadia." Pasadena Courier, January 1967.
3. "Baldwin heirs unite to make Arcadia." Lamanda Park Herald, April 7, 1916.
4. "Memories of old Arcadia paper." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.
5. Board of Trustees (now called City Council) meeting minutes at which the sale of liquor was banned. April 15, 1912.
6. "Colorful past of early Arcadia." News clip, circa 1950.
7. "In the good old days of Arcadia." A column of tid-bits from an Arcadia bulletin, circa 1904 as published in a news clip, circa 1950.
8. Copy of certification of incorporation approval given by the Board of Supervisors, August 4, 1903, issued by C.F. Curry, Secretary of State, California.
9. "Early day visitors found Arcadia to be ..." Arcadia Tribune, January 5, 1978.
10. "Supervisors see 'Arcadia'." Los Angeles Times, May 17, 1903, part 3, page 1. Mentions strong opposition to incorporation plans.
11. "Dave Lundberg's research finds Lucky was protector." Arcadia Tribune, May 11, 1967. Based on information from a April 26, 1906 news story.
12. "Indians, rustlers haunt city street." Arcadia Tribune, July 17, 1968.
13. "Baldwin purchased Rancho, planted trees along drive." Daily News Post, February 15, 1962.
14. "Bill of fare fair." News clip, circa 1950.
15. Site of First Avenue where library was located and early view of Santa Anita. Copy of news photo, circa 1950.
16. "First wheels, then ponies go round." Daily News Post, January 30, 1962.
17. "Early Baldwin pastures." Two copies of photos, circa 1960. One pastoral scene, one showing early Baldwin pastures.
18. Baldwin store and Clara Villa photos. Copies from newspaper, March 23, 1950.
19. "Arcadia named after Grecian pastoral village." News clip, circa 1950. (Another copy is in file Arcadia -Name)
20. "Arcadia once was wide open." News clip, circa 1950.
21. "Longtime resident recalls dairy farm." Iowa Dairy. Arcadia Tribune, January 26, 1964.
22. "Arcadia." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919. Full-length, double column article listing approximately 36 good points about the town.
23. "Lucky Baldwin wants the Board of Supervisors to empower him." Los Angeles Times, May 17, 1903.
24. "By the overwhelming vote of 35 yeas, nays none, the City of Arcadia..." News clip, July 28, 1903.
25. City of Arcadia letterhead. Circa 1910+? Copy of original from Gert Daniels. Acquired February 1981.
26. See reference to a Veelox of the Los Angeles Times, July 28, 1903. Reporting on incorporation vote. Copy attached. "Nary a 'nay' has Arcadia. Unanimous voting in Lucky Baldwin's town. Nearly all candidates served as officers of election. Legality of incorporation to be contested--'mayor' plans race track."
27. "Arcadia gets publicity: how many residents of Arcadia now remember." Copied for an article in Mr. Green's scrapbook. Circa 1927.
28. "Downtown group paces growth of shopping district." News clip, undated.
29. "Story of 'Lucky' Baldwin ... one of our most colorful pioneers." Unknown source. (Other copies in file - Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky").
30. Copy of the Seal of the Board of Supervisors regarding the incorporation of the City of Arcadia, August 13, 1903.
31. "Bridge sighs stir Arcadia." Los Angeles Times November 22, 1907.
32. Memo from the Office of the City Attorney, dated September 26, 2002, establishing the official City of Arcadia date of incorporation as August 5, 1903.
33. Copy of City of Arcadia incorporation papers. Petition to the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, signed by Elias J. Baldwin and at least 50 qualified electors. Dated June 22, 1903.
34. Copy of City of Arcadia incorporation papers. "In Re Incorporation of the City of Arcadia, and Election of Officers." Establishes boundaries of city. Copy of certification of incorporation approval given by the Board of Supervisors, August 4, 1903, issued by C.F. Curry, Secretary of State, California.
35. Lucky Baldwin proud monarch of queerest of little kingdoms: "We aren't going to have any worse town than we can help," says the despot of Arcadia--American gambling principality to be born this month. Los Angeles Times, November 3, 1907.
36. Nary a 'nay' has Arcadia. Unanimous voting in Lucky Baldwin's town. Nearly all candidates served as officers of election. Legality of incorporation to be contested--"Mayor" plans race track. Los Angeles Times, July 28, 1903.
37. Army lays siege to Lucky Baldwin's projected private city. Census takers indicate 200 Mexicans and 22 Chinese on Baldwin's ranch. Los Angeles Times, May 20, 1903.
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1. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, April 1928. By J.E. Roacher, Secretary of Chamber of Commerce. 2. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, July/August 1928. By Jessie O. Stewart. 3. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, May/June 1928. By Jessie O. Stewart. 4. "Arcadia from another's…
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1. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, April 1928. By J.E. Roacher, Secretary of Chamber of Commerce.
2. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, July/August 1928. By Jessie O. Stewart.
3. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, May/June 1928. By Jessie O. Stewart.
4. "Arcadia from another's view." News clip, June 1921. By H.W. Patton.
5. "Arcadia has active year." News clip and photos, circa 1925. From the scrapbook of Alton Green.
6. "Our property cost $4,000." Information from Vera Van Iwaarden as to the cost of her families property in 1925. She also states which families were already settled in the area and which arrived later.
7. "Arcadia profile." Los Angeles Times - Real Estate section, April 10, 1924.
8. "Foothills have building spurt." Los Angeles Times - Real Estate section, July 1, 1923.
9. "Swan song of hobos being sung at old span." Pasadena Star News, October 27, 1929.
10. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930. 15 pages.
11. "Arcadia tells lot of history." Daily News Post, January 4, 1968. Reports recollections of Tom Herreron, whose family came to Arcadia in 1921.
12. "Chicken farm run by Denmark Prince." Arcadia Tribune, July 24, 1968.
13. "El Monte, Arcadia, Duarte center of developments in farm and civic activity." Los Angeles Times - Real Estate section, August 10, 1924.
14. "Street dance band concert attracts throng." News clip, August 12, 1925.
15. "Arcadia in 1926." News panorama photo of First and Huntington, August 17, 1969.
16. "Arcadia, Southern California." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce brochure, 1928.
17. Arcadia in the 1920's, as remembered by Mrs. Seaquist. Hand-drawn map of various business establishments.
18. San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930. Full issue with same information as content #10 of this folder. Shelved in archives.
19. Los Angeles County Tax receipts for years 1921, 1922, and 1925-1926 of George W. Grandy.
20. Arcadia's Council puts ban on hogs. Pasadena Star News May 23, 1921.
21. Large List of Entries Being Made in Third Annual Fete Planned by Women in Arcadia. Exhibit of chrysanthemums and flowers and plants of all kinds at the Santa Anita Club. Entertainment includes a fun house, refreshment booths, a dark skinned palmist, various concessions and dancing. Also on same page: Giants' Pitcher Visits Arcadia. Fred Fitzsimmons of the New York Giants, noted "knuckleball" pitcher of the National League visits in-laws Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Borgers at 121 East Walnut Street, for the winter. He will assist his brother-in-law John Borger with raising fancy chickens here. Pasadena Star News, November 1, 1928.
22. Water Rages Down Santa Anita Wash in Arcadia, Flooding Homes. Photo with caption: This picture was taken yesterday at Colorado and Second Streets in Arcadia, showing the raging Santa Anita Wash which overflowed its channel, marooning some residents and forcing scores to leave their homes. News clipping, March 3, 1930.
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Arcadia (City) History (1920-1930)
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1. "Arcadia, Southern California." Copy of Arcadia City Directory, 1938. 2. Site of Santa Anita Golf Course, 1936. News photo and caption, February 22, 1967. On the reverse is an account of the development of the Golf Course. 3. Growth of Arcadia given by Ranch Santa Anita, Inc. Four pages of…
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1. "Arcadia, Southern California." Copy of Arcadia City Directory, 1938.
2. Site of Santa Anita Golf Course, 1936. News photo and caption, February 22, 1967. On the reverse is an account of the development of the Golf Course.
3. Growth of Arcadia given by Ranch Santa Anita, Inc. Four pages of news clippings, 1938.
4. "Three hundred 'extras' as film made." Arcadia Journal, September 23, 1930.
5. "Council asks for 2,000 days labor." Arcadia Journal, November 17, 1933.
6. "Santa Anita Recreation Center." Six pages by Mr. Treadwell detailing development of what is now Los Angeles County Park in Arcadia.
7. " A 'Lucky' break marks the start of success." Monrovia Newspost, February 16, 1963. Includes several photos of the 1930's.
8. News photo and clip of the Arcadia business districts, 1934.
9. "The Drive-In Market." Source unknown, 1934.
10. "Armistice Day, November 11, 1934." Arcadia Tribune supplement, September 14, 1978.
11. "Queen celebrates time of progress." Arcadia Tribune supplement, September 14, 1978.
12."Old newspaper brings back." Arcadia Tribune, September 26, 1974.
13. "PTA thrift shop does wonderful work." News clip and photos of volunteers, 1933.
14. "Mrs. Emma Hainer." News clip, 1933.
15. "Harry A. Link." News clip, 1933.
16. "Henry Seaman." News clip, 1933.
17. "Salaries of city officials for 1939." Arcadia Tribune, April 10, 1980.
18. "Summer homes in the hills of Uncle Sam." News clip, April 25, 1930. Describes the possibility of a road being put through the San Gabriels north of the city and availability of leasing summer cabin sites from the government.
19. "Post Office serves many patrons." News clip and photo of Postmaster J.V. Covell, 1934.
20. Walker's Bugle, January, 1934. Volume I, number 1. Small newspaper published by Bob and Jim Walker, owners of Walker's Bar-B-Q on Huntington Drive. Copied from the original owned by Bert Daniels, February 25, 1981.
21. "Carefree day to be staged here Sunday." Arcadia Tribune, May 20, 1937. Regarding huge barbecue held on the Rancho.
22. "Fiesta plans recall early California's joys." Los Angeles Times, May 22, 1937.
23. "Expect large crowd for natal affair." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.
24. Speech given to the Arcadia Historical Society on July 21, 1955 on the history of Arcadia from 1936 to 1955. Given by F. Wesley Davies of the Chandler Syndicate, which purchased 1300 acres (approximately 47%) of Arcadia in 1936.
25. Transfer of Southland Forest Service Headquarters to 10-Acre Plant in Arcadia Under Way This Week. New warehouse site on Double Drive, Arcadia, will house and service $750,000 worth of machinery and supplies including tractors, trucks, steam shovels, and other equipment. Article contains photos. Caption reads: In the Pictures: Forestry Officials John Mirch, A.J. Mueller and Clyde Thyberg, left to right in top photo, directed construction of new Arcadia plant. Some of tractors used in firefighting are shown in second scene in storage lot at Arcadia. Mechanical shops. Lower photo, for servicing equipment used out of new headquarters. Pasadena Star News, July 3, 1939.
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Arcadia (City) History (1930-1940)
Item ID
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