Looking west toward east side of Methodist Hospital of Southern California which opened in May of 1957 at 300 W. Huntington Drive. Photo was taken shortly after completion.
Aerial view looking north across Santa Anita Park from a position over Arcadia County Park. Large infield crowd is evident and all parking areas are filled. Arcadia Methodist Hospital shows in lower left part of photo and Arcadia Police facility is seen in lower right. The 210 Foothill Freeway cuts across photo near the top.
Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photograph was taken after all the books had been moved into the new remodeled section. The circulation desk is visible to the far left. The drainage pipe is on the right. Globe lights.
Arcadia Chinese Association Chinese New Year luncheon for Arcadia city employees at Arcadia Community Center. Three members of Arcadia Chinese Association are standing.
Shoemaker Al Yarter standing out in front of shops he built on North First Ave. The family lived in the house between the two shops. Mr. Yarter's grandson, Pat Carlin, told us in 1980 that Mr. Yarter bought the land from Anita Baldwin for a stated price. Later, he was told by an agent, that because the lot was within the lighting district, he would need to pay an additional amount. When Mr. Yarter spoke directly to Anita Baldwin about this, she said it had been her mistake and he would pay only what had been agreed upon. Groceries on the left and Arcadia Shoe Shop on the right.
Phase II of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the new reference desk, with the core reference books visible along the wall behind the desk.
Night photo of three firemen by Arcadia Fire Department truck surveying a mountain fire north of Arcadia. Standing up on the truck is Jerry Broadwell, killed several years later in a commercial building fire in Arcadia.
Three girls wearing identical dress costumes and ballet shoes, in dance poses outside Arcadia City Hall. There is a fountain behind the girls that no longer exists. The City Hall tile mosaic wall (mural) depicting Arcadia history, by artist Jay Rivkin, is seen in the background (noted November 27, 2013-the murals had been covered by stucco for many years but were restored this year).
Three signs on electric light pole read Welcome to Arcadia, Neighborhood Watch Program in Force, and Fireworks-Use, Sale, Storage and Possession Prohibited. Location unknown. Photograph by Terry Miller. See also ID 2215.
Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photograph was taken of the adult reading room after all the books had been removed and moved into the renovated section. The drainage pipe is visible in the center of the photo. A floor plant is next to a pillar. Globe lights.
View of circulation desk under skylight dome of Arcadia Public Library. In view, working at desk, are Freda Bernard on left with glasses and Carole Schubert (later, Wilson) on right. Two women patrons are being helped by Freda Bernard, and one woman with small girl waits at center. Globe lights and "wagon wheel" fixture.
Group of eight women and three men standing at entrance of Arcadia Grammar School, which later became First Avenue Junior High School. As identified in 1979 by Mr. Walters (82 year old former principal), left to right: 1. Reed Clark 4. Grace Benham 5. Martha Hoegee 6. Elvira McMillen 8. Elsie Anderson 9. Max Ireland 10. Elmer Neher. Back row #11. Domenica Loyacano. Not identified: #2,3,7.
Originally known as Arcadia Community Church, later became Arcadia Presbyterian. This building was originally on NE corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue, later moved to First Avenue and Alice Street.
Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of what used to be the sorting room, and during Phase I was used as the newspaper/microfiche/film room. Microfiche/film machines are visible on the right. A book truck with newspapers is visible in the center of the photo.