Boxer on the left is "Birdleg Collins," who had a professional fight here in Arcadia February 11, 1909. This information was provided by Dave Coapman who collects information on boxers and boxing. Other boxer not identified.
Department heads pictured in front of City Council Building. L-R: Steve Larson (Personnel); Jim Domney (Library); Jerry Collins (Recreation); Jay Corey (Redevelopment); Steve Bocian (Administrative Assistant); Jerry Gardner (Fire Chief); Bill Woolard (Planning); Bob Berlien (Water); Neal Johnson (Police);Jerry Shuster (Finance); Chester Howard (Public Works); Charles Mitchell (Police Chief); and George Watts (City Manager). Copy 1 acquired March 1982. Copy 2 acquired from Recreation Department November 2013.
Cover of a flyer prepared by a citizen's group supporting passage of bonds to be voted on by City. Money would be used to install a complete sewer system.
Looking east toward Boat House and two ladies standing by fountain at Baldwin's Ranch. There appear to be lilies in pond and calla lilies planted along walk. Ladies have not been identified. For more information on the boat house, see photo #878A.
View of Seaquist's Pharmacy taken from position just north of Santa Fe railroad tracks. For information on store see information for photos #189 and #190.
View west of bungalow with chimney on east side. In 1939 City Directory, this was called Ivy Cottage Restaurant, at 22 E. Foothill. In 1931-32 City Directory, listed as Gansers Ltd. - Preserves. This was the first time this address showed in the city directory, so building apparently dates to 1930. Last business to use it was the Copy Cat custom dress design shop.
New HVAC system at the newly remodeled/expanded Arcadia Public Library. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Mayor Dennis Lojeski is addressing the audience. To the right are councilmembers Barbara Kuhn, Cheng Shang, Mary Young; City Mamager Bill Kelly; City Clerk June Alford; and, City Attorney Mike Miller.
City of Arcadia management employees and others standing in front of City Council Chambers holding a banner which reads, "Merry Christmas Charles," probably referring to Charles Gilb. Standing L-R: Kent Ross, Jim Dale, George Watts, Rick Sandona, Neil Johnson, unknown, Dave Hinig, Jerry Collins, Bob Harbicht, Cindy Rowe, Eldon Davidson, Joe Lopez, Bill Woolard, Pete Kinnahan, Mike Miller, Jerry Gardner, Alex McIntyre.
Arcadia Public Library interior--adult reading room facing west. Shows atlas case, globe, purple and green chairs, phone books, career and job information section, consumer information
Arcadia City Manager Bill Kelly is seen standing in front of book cases in the office of the City Attorney. He is wearing a white shirt and tie and is looking down at a book in his hands. Photo was taken by Dorothy Denne of the Arcadia Weekly to be used in a display at the Library for National Library Week.
Arcadia City Council Members at the unveiling of plaque designating Arcadia Woman's Club Clubhouse the City of Arcadia Historic Landmark No. 1, at 324 S. First Avenue, Arcadia, CA. Left to right: Council Member Sho Tay, Council Member Michael Danielson, Cheryl Alberg, Mayor Tom Beck, Council Member Paul P. Cheng, Council Member April Verlato, and Marilyn Daleo. This is the first City of Arcadia Historical Landmark.
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows City Manager Bill Kelly on the left with Charles Walton in the center and Jim Nardini on the right.