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Left to right: Councilman Robert F. Dennis, Mrs. Frank B. Stratford (Project Chairman), Mrs. Lawrence Lydick (President), Mrs. Carl Foley (First Vice President). The three women are in the Assistance League of Arcadia. Copy 2 is 5x7. Same people appear in photo ID 1932.

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Date: c. 1950s

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Date: c. 1950s

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; City Council; Dennis, Robert F. (Councilman); Foley, Carl (Mrs.); Lydick, Lawrence (Mrs.); Stratford, Frank B. (Mrs.)

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1931

Collection: Photographs

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Left to right: Mrs. Frank B. Stratford (Project Chairman), Councilman Robert F. Dennis, Mrs. Lawrence Lydick (President), Mrs. Carl Foley (First Vice President). The three women are in the Assistance League of Arcadia. Same people appear in photo ID 1931.

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Date: c. 1950s

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Date: c. 1950s

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; City Council; Dennis, Robert F. (Councilman); Foley, Carl (Mrs.); Lydick, Lawrence (Mrs.); Stratford, Frank B. (Mrs.)

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1932

Collection: Photographs

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Coach Barn

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Contents: 1. "Lucky Baldwin's coach restored." Pasadena Independent, November 9, 1961. 2. "E.J. Lucky Baldwin's Tally Ho." Pasadena Independent, November 9, 1961. 3. "Lucky Baldwin's Tally Ho returned." News clip and photo, circa November 1961. 4. "The Blacksmith Shop." Typed account by Sandy Snider, Los…

Contents: 1. "Lucky Baldwin's coach restored." Pasadena Independent, November 9, 1961.; 2. "E.J. Lucky Baldwin's Tally Ho." Pasadena Independent, November 9, 1961.; 3. "Lucky Baldwin's Tally Ho returned." News clip and photo, circa November 1961.; 4. "The Blacksmith Shop." Typed account by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles Count Arboretum, August 1973.; 5. "The Coach Barn." Typed sheet by Reed and Kindig, June, 1972.; 6. "County plans renovating Baldwin stable." Pasadena Star News, December 29, 1952, with photos.; 7. "Lucky Baldwin relics in restored barn." Pasadena Star News, May 6, 1958, with photos.

Subjects: Coach Barn

Item ID: 70AF

Collection: Subject Files

Looking at part of the Coach Barn. Building is badly deteriorated. Note holes in roof.

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Date: c.1930-1932

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Date: c.1930-1932

Subjects: Coach Barn

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1011

Collection: Photographs

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West entrance to the carriage barn.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita; Carriage Barn

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 137

Collection: Photographs

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Carriage barn at Baldwin Ranch. This photograph belongs to the Huntington Library. It is shown here for research only.

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Date: 1870's

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Date: 1870's

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita; Carriage Barn

Physical Description: 4x5 b&w

ID: 147

Collection: Photographs

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Los Angeles County Supervisor Peter Schabarum is seen talking to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Considine near group of people attending Diamond Jubilee Breakfast. Hugo Reid adobe is seen in the background.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Schabarum, Peter; Considine, Mrs. Robert; City Council-1903-1970-Considine, Robert; Centennial celebrations,etc-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Breakfast

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 774

Collection: Photographs

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Young lady in attire of 1890's on black horse alongside carriage barn on Baldwin Ranch. William E. Bagley of this area identified her as his mother, Alta Bagley.

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Date: c.1895

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Date: c.1895

Subjects: Bagley, Alta; Baldwin Ranch; Carriage Barn

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 410

Collection: Photographs

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View of guests and staff at an Author's Tea. Back row: Library Board Member Mrs. John P. Ross, City Librarian Louise DuMond, Library Board Member Helen Kinnison. Front row: author Margaret Richardson, Children's Librarian Mary Louise Fitts, author Hannah Smith. Mrs. Richardson lived in Arcadia and wrote SEVEN LITTLE PIFFLESNIFFS.

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Date: 1952

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Date: 1952

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1930-1959; DuMond, Louise; Fitts, Mary Louise; Smith, Hannah; Arcadia Authors-Richardson, Margaret; Kinnison, Helen; Ross, Mrs. John P.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 299

Collection: Photographs

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Four men in front of Baldwin's coach barn. Two are standing, two are seated in light buggy; none identified. Across base of photo is printed "J.T.Tuttle & Co, Sierra Madre, publishers of Southern California Views." The back of photo at the Huntington Library had written on it: Carter, 1937. Possibly given to Huntington Library by that person. This photograph belongs to the Huntington Library. It is shown here for research only.

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Date: c.1880's

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Date: c.1880's

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita; Baldwin Ranch; Coach Barn

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 218

Collection: Photographs

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Looking toward what seems to be the coach barn. There is a path curving off to the right that has chrysanthemums blooming along it.

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Date: c.1893

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Date: c.1893

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita-1875-1909; Coach Barn

Physical Description: 7x10 b&w

ID: 881

Collection: Photographs

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Rowing on the lake in a boat named CLARA are Clara Baldwin Stocker (second from right), Lucky Baldwin's elder daughter; Clara's fourth husband, Harold Stocker (rowing); and several friends. A copy of this photo appears in the March 2, 1909 Los Angeles Daily Times pt.II p.8 with the following identification: FAMILY GROUP ON THE LAKE AT SANTA ANITA. Left to right, in boat - Mr. Mathews, Mrs. F.D. Black, Mr. Stocker ("Lucky's son-in-law), Mrs. H.C. Wyatt, in white; Mrs. Stocker (Lucky's daughter) and Mrs. Scott. There are seven people seated in the boat, but only six names are identified in the newspaper article. Article is in Arcadia History file Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky", number 58 ("His greatest race run, 'Lucky' loses.)

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Date: 1894

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Date: 1894

Subjects: Baldwin, Clara; Stocker, Harold; Rancho Santa Anita-1875-1909; Mathews, Mr.; Black, Mrs. F.D.; Wyatt, Mrs. H.C.; Scott, Mrs.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1162

Collection: Photographs

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Parks

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Contents: 1. Dedication and open house - Wilderness Park. Dedication program April 12, 1964. 2. Wilderness Park re-opening. Arcadia News Post June 3, 1969. 3. Ten minutes from the center of Arcadia. Arcadia News Post September 6, 1969. 4. Park site. Arcadia Tribune July 26, 1973. 5. Wilderness P…

Contents: 1. Dedication and open house - Wilderness Park. Dedication program April 12, 1964.; 2. Wilderness Park re-opening. Arcadia News Post June 3, 1969.; 3. Ten minutes from the center of Arcadia. Arcadia News Post September 6, 1969.; 4. Park site. Arcadia Tribune July 26, 1973.; 5. Wilderness Park and Foothills. Two pages from General Plan, 1973.; 6. Wilderness Park braille trail. Arcadia Tribune February 10, 1974.; 7. Woman's blind trail. Arcadia Tribune April 26, 1974.; 8. City + school = Arcadia Parks. Arcadia Tribune June 23, 1974.; 9. Arcadia has bed of roses. Arcadia Tribune May 19, 1974.; 10. Arcadia Parks. Page from Arcadia City Newsletter, summer 1974.; 11. Tripolis Park dedication. Arcadia Newsletter, 1975.; 12. Dedication of Newcastle Park. Program from dedication, February 2, 1977.; 13. Arcadia Parks. Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1977.; 14. Peck Road Park to be upgraded. Arcadia Tribune April 1, 1979.; 15. Future park. Arcadia Tribune news photo and caption. April 22, 1979.; 16. Dedication of Arcadia Civic Center athletic field. Program from dedication. October 16, 1979.; 17. Supervisor P. Schabarum said today that a $230,970 contract has been awarded for development of Peck Road Conservation Park in Arcadia. Arcadia-Temple City Courier May 1, 1980.; 18. Facilities available at each of parks in Arcadia. photocopied from special supplement to Pasadena Star News October 1980.; 19. Partial list of projects done by local service groups and organizations in our schools and parks. Letter from Jerry Collins, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, listing above information. February 24, 1981.; 20. Arcadia-Peck Road Conservation Park. News Digest October 14-20, 1987, p.14, vol.III, no.41.; 21. City of Arcadia Wilderness Park brochure. c.1993-94.; 22. Memo and study from Jerome J. Collins, Director of Recreation, to William Woolard, Acting City Manager dated July 7, 1992 titled, "Wilderness Park - Analysis of Incidents and Alternatives for Possibly Increasing Security at Wilderness Park."; 23. Memo and analysis from Jerome J. Collins, Director of Recreation, to Arcadia City Council dated August 13, 1992 regarding recommendation concerning costs of increased security at Wilderness Park.; 24. Memo and plan from Jerome J. Collins, Director of Recreation, to Arcadia City Council dated November 3, 1992 titled, "Ad Hoc Committee Recommendation to Increase Security at Wilderness Park."; 25. Memo from Jerome J. Collins, Director of Recreation, to Donald R. Duckworth, City Manager, dated September 7, 1993 regarding closure of Wilderness Park on weekends.; 26. Memo from Jerome J. Collins, Director of Recreation, to Donald R. Duckworth, City Manager, dated November 2, 1993 regarding consideration of elimination of weekend reservation fees for residents for Wilderness Preserve and related issues regarding preserve usage.; 27. Moved LA Times article to Arcadia County Park VF #34 on January 31, 2013.; 28. Dennis Lojeski Field Dedication ceremony. Arcadia Weekly. January 9, 1997. p.11.; 29. Invitation to ceremony to rename Eisenhower Park Ball Field "Lojeski Field." January 12, 1997.; 30. City of Arcadia Wilderness Park/Preserve brochure. c.2001-2002.; 31. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Skate Park (Skatepark) Construction and Bonita Park Renovation Project. March 21, 2002.; 32. "Guide to Public Parks and Recreation Facilities in Arcadia." List with map. c. early 1990s.; 33. Arcadia awards skatepark pact. After nearly two years of planning, the city's skatepark (skate park) project moves forward with city officials awarding a $540,256 contract to 4-Con Engineering Inc., a Fontana construction company. The recreational facility is planned for Bonita Park. Pasadena Star News December 21,2002, p. A3.; 34. Colorful invitation to the Nature Center "Waterfall Dedication" to be held on April 17, 2003 at Wilderness Park. Project funded by the Highland Home Owners Association.; 35. City of Arcadia Wilderness Park Press, April & May 2003. Newsletter highlighting the completion of the Nature Center water feature and ongoing programs at the park.; 36. City of Arcadia Wilderness Park Press, June & July 2003.; 37. Flyer for the new Bonita Skatepark listing hours of operation and park rules and regulations. July 2003.; 38. "Acceptance-Arcadia Skate Park and Park Rehabilitation at Bonita Park." Memo dated November 4, 2003 from Pat Malloy. Includes costs of the project.; 39. Basketball court returns to park's plans. Pasadena Star News, September 5, 2019.; 40. Agencies and nonprofits band together to shuttle hikers from Arcadia Station of the Metro Gold Line to San Gabriel Mountains, Chantry Flat, in celebration of National Public Lands Day on September 28, 2019. Retrieved from ArcadiaWeekly November 5, 2019. Originally in print October 24, 2019.

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 164AF

Collection: Subject Files

Page 15 of The Arcadian Observer, Official Publication of the United States Army Balloon School, Arcadia, California. September 1918 Supplement. Featuring photographs of U.S. Balloon School officers, all lieutenants. L. Heath, J.J. Fitzgerald, H.C. Hahlbeck, Stanley W. Hahn, George K. Barnes, Robert Drake, Rolla W. Wybrant, William D. Geiger, Harry R. Rafferty, Wayne Burbank, T.N. Wrenn, George Parish, William Barnard, Charles N. White, William B. Gemmill, and William Simpson. Negative and print were made for the grant funded Local History Digital Resources Project 2006-2007. A digital image of this photograph is file name: caarpl_117 on LHDRP 2006-2007 Disc 9 of 14. See black box labeled Arcadia History Room Media Box.

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Date: September 1918

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Date: September 1918

Subjects: Balloon School; Barnard, William; Barnes, George K; Burbank, Wayne; Drake, Robert; Fitzgerald, J. J.; Geiger, William D.; Gemmill, William B.; Hahlbeck, H.C.; Hahn, Stanley W.; Heath, L.; Parish, George; Rafferty, Harry R; Simpson, William; White, Charles N.; Wrenn, T. N.; Wybrant, Rolla W.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1853

Collection: Photographs

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Group pictured in line waiting for breakfast at the Diamond Jubilee Breakfast. L-R: Bob Arth, former Councilman and Mayor; Mary Fran Anderegg; Congressman John Rousselot; Mrs. Robert Considine; Robert Considine. Others are not identified.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: City Council-1903-1970-Arth, Robert; City Council-1970-1979-Arth, Robert; Mayors-Arth, Robert; Anderegg, Mary Fran; Considine, Mrs. Robert; Rousselot, John; City Council-1903-1970-Considine, Robert; Centennial celebrations,etc-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Breakfast

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 772

Collection: Photographs

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Mrs. Herbert Opel, Arcadia Public Library Board Member, talking with Donald Camphouse, Arcadia City Councilman.

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Date: April 1961

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Date: April 1961

Subjects: Opel, Mrs. Herbert; Camphouse, Donald

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 344

Collection: Photographs

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Parks-Arcadia County Park

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Contents: 1. Sees value of field as park. news clip c.1926-27. 2. Seek return of Arcadia property. news clip c.1926-27. 3. Chronological list of improvements and development. Typed sheet from county. 4. Quitclaim deed. Black copy of quitclaim adopted September 27, 1935. 5. Bill transferring Los Ang…

Contents: 1. Sees value of field as park. news clip c.1926-27.; 2. Seek return of Arcadia property. news clip c.1926-27.; 3. Chronological list of improvements and development. Typed sheet from county.; 4. Quitclaim deed. Black copy of quitclaim adopted September 27, 1935.; 5. Bill transferring Los Angeles County recreational park. Copy of congressional bill authored by then Congressman, John Hoeppel.; 6. Playgrounds at Ross Field. Arcadia Tribune July 7, 1936.; 7. Statue fete set for today. Los Angeles Times October 31, 1937.; 8. When Ross Field work was launched. Arcadia Tribune February 13, 1937.; 9. Thousands see memorial statue unveiling. Arcadia Bulletin April 21, 1941.; 10. Arcadia County Park and Golf Course. Typed sheet from General Plan.; 11. A day in the park. Los Angeles Times June 25, 1971.; 12. The story of Santa Anita Bowling Green Club. History written in 1973.; 13. Santa Anita Golf Course. Copy of brochure put out for opening day April 24, 1938, plus other sheets detailing changes.; 14. Arcadia County Park. Sixteen page historical information and chronological developments.; 15. Fourth of July celebration. Photocopy of commemorative program July 4, 1938.; 16. Letter written to Ralph Pennell concerning ceremony honoring J.H.Hoeppel of the Balloon School February 1, 1963.; 17. Park proves no picnic for low-paid workers. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.; 18. Park construction no picnic for low-salaried WPA workers. Arcadia Tribune February 9, 1978.; 19. You are cordially invited to attend an informal ceremony honoring Lt. John Hoeppel. Invitation from Los Angeles County Parks Department to present plaque for his part in park development January 1963.; 20. Arcadia County Park. One page history from Los Angeles County Parks Department.; 21. New war memorial fountain dedicated December 17 at Arcadia County Park. News release issued by Los Angeles County Parks Department at time of dedication December 17, 1962.; 22. Fact sheet on memorial fountain issued by Los Angeles County Parks Department.; 23. Santa Anita play field opened. Pasadena Star News May 14, 1937.; 24. Arcadia Park and Golf Course. Los Angeles Times, p.B3 November 22, 1993.; 25. Large play area created. Los Angeles Times p.1 January 23, 1938.; 26. Outdoor kitchen invites picnickers to new park. Pasadena Post February 28, 1937.; 27. Copy of resolution by the 74th Congress conveying the property to the County of Los Angeles representing Baldwin Ranch property now known as the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum. June 17, 1935.; 28. Photo of field survey party starting work on Arcadia County Park, with article. Pasadena Star News July 28, 1935.; 29. County recreation area replaces old balloon field. Pasadena Star News January 31, 1937.; 30. Los Angeles Times publication "Then & Now" June 30, 2000. Article about history of Arcadia County Park p. 12.; 31. " Arcadia Park fountain rededicated." Article about rededication of the fountain to honor those who perished in the 9/11/01 attacks on the Pentagon, the World Trade Center and the hijacked plane that crashed in Pennsylvania. Fountain is being refurbished in a joint effort by the city, the Arcadia Rotary Club, the Arcadia Unified School District and local artisans. The renovated landmark will be called Peacock Corner. Pasadena Star News April 9, 2002, p. A-3.; 32. "Arcadia to proceed with Peacock Corner." Article stating that the City Council voted to put up $25,000 towards the cost of putting a 10-foot-tall bronze peacock at Peacock Corner. The sculpture will emerge from the center of the fountain that has been refurbished by volunteers and was unveiled at the Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic. The fountain was rededicated on April 8, 2002, and was originally donated as a tribute to area veterans. Arcadia Weekly, November 14-20, 2002, p. 1.; 33. The City Council approved a $30,000 commission to Irvine artist, David Chapple to create a bronze peacock sculpture, 6-7 feet tall, for the public fountain at "Peacock Corner." Pasadena Star News, January 8, 2003, p. A3.; 34. 25 Valley parks may be closed. Los Angeles Times April 8, 1993, p.J1.; 35. Quitclaim Deed, transfer of portion of Arcadia County Park from Los Angeles County to City of Arcadia. Recorded August 11, 1988. Arcadia Community Center and Arcadia Historical Museum have been built on this land.; 36. Arcadia Vietnam War Monument Dedication program, May 28, 2016. Master of ceremonies Gene Glasco.; 37. Guide to Civic Art in Los Angeles County Parks, p. 9 info on public art at Arcadia County Park: Memorial Peacock Fountain and Spanish American War Memorial "The Hiker," a bronze sculpture. Retrieved 7/11/2018 from lacounty.gov.; 38. Arcadia County Park to be improved by $50,000; colorful history reported. Picture of Mrs. David Unruh, niece of Lucky Baldwin's manager, Hiram A. Unruh. Also on this page, Chamber takes theme from Nellie White. Arcadia Tribune and News, March 23, 1950.

Subjects: Parks-Arcadia County Park

Item ID: 165AF

Collection: Subject Files

Three men look at park plans, outdoors, at a park.

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Date: c. 1950s

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Date: c. 1950s

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Parks

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1933

Collection: Photographs

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Unidentified park, showing children's play area, including a "bridge," slide, and swings.

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Date: c. June 1989

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Date: c. June 1989

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Parks

Physical Description: 4 x 6 color

ID: 2029

Collection: Photographs

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Unidentified park, with sheltered picnic tables and trees.

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Date: c. June 1989

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Date: c. June 1989

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Parks

Physical Description: 4 x 6 color

ID: 2031

Collection: Photographs

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Left to right: Councilman Robert F. Dennis, Mrs. Frank B. Stratford (Project Chairman), Mrs. Lawrence Lydick (President), Mrs. Carl Foley (First Vice President). The three women are in the Assistance League of Arcadia. Copy 2 is 5x7. Same people appear in photo ID 1932.

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Left to right: Mrs. Frank B. Stratford (Project Chairman), Councilman Robert F. Dennis, Mrs. Lawrence Lydick (President), Mrs. Carl Foley (First Vice President). The three women are in the Assistance League of Arcadia. Same people appear in photo ID 1931.

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Coach Barn

Looking at part of the Coach Barn. Building is badly deteriorated. Note holes in roof.

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West entrance to the carriage barn.

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Carriage barn at Baldwin Ranch. This photograph belongs to the Huntington Library. It is shown here for research only.

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Los Angeles County Supervisor Peter Schabarum is seen talking to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Considine near group of people attending Diamond Jubilee Breakfast. Hugo Reid adobe is seen in the background.

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Young lady in attire of 1890's on black horse alongside carriage barn on Baldwin Ranch. William E. Bagley of this area identified her as his mother, Alta Bagley.

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Looking toward what seems to be the coach barn. There is a path curving off to the right that has chrysanthemums blooming along it.

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Parks

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Group pictured in line waiting for breakfast at the Diamond Jubilee Breakfast. L-R: Bob Arth, former Councilman and Mayor; Mary Fran Anderegg; Congressman John Rousselot; Mrs. Robert Considine; Robert Considine. Others are not identified.

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Mrs. Herbert Opel, Arcadia Public Library Board Member, talking with Donald Camphouse, Arcadia City Councilman.

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Parks-Arcadia County Park

Three men look at park plans, outdoors, at a park.

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Unidentified park, showing children's play area, including a "bridge," slide, and swings.

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Unidentified park, with sheltered picnic tables and trees.

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