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Fire Department

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1. "Volunteer firemen keep down City fire losses." Arcadia Tribune, 1939. 2. "Volunteer fire department big help." News clip, 1934. 3. "Way back when/colorful past." Arcadia Tribune, undated. 4. "Arcadia fire department early days." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1967, three part series. 5. "Fire d…
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1. "Volunteer firemen keep down City fire losses." Arcadia Tribune, 1939.
2. "Volunteer fire department big help." News clip, 1934.
3. "Way back when/colorful past." Arcadia Tribune, undated.
4. "Arcadia fire department early days." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1967, three part series.
5. "Fire department has come a long way." Arcadia News Post, February 20, 1969.
6. "Mathematical fire administration." American City, December 1962, pages 80-81.
7. "They're official now." Arcadia Tribune, November 1, 1973.
8. "Technology updating rescue." Arcadia Tribune, August 30, 1973.
9. "Four cities may share their fire calls." Los Angeles Times, August 9, 1973.
10. "Firemen perform many." Arcadia Tribune, January 27, 1974.
11. "Firemen snub final pay offer." Arcadia Tribune, June 30, 1974.
12. "Paramedic program explained." Arcadia Tribune, October 7, 1973.
13. "Emergency medical service." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.
14. "History and operation." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.
15. "Organization and working conditions." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.
16. "Three cities seek funds for joint fire station." Pasadena Star News, August 3, 1978.
17. "Lesson an expensive one for City." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1978.
18. "Margin of safety. A thrifty move." Arcadia Tribune, undated.
19. "Chow time/dead ringer." Arcadia Tribune, undated.
20. Articles in the Sierra Madre News - Arcadia Happenings section regarding Fire Prevention Week October 4-10, 1992, dated October 8, 1992.
21. City of Arcadia Fire Code Findings, May 20, 1992.
22. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station No. 2, July 6, 1993.
23. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council for the dedication of Fire Station No. 2, April 8, 1994. (MISSING 6/2003)
24. Program from the groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station No. 2, July 6, 1993.
25. Full page articles on the Arcadia Fire Department in the Sierra Madre News - Arcadia Happenings section, October 7, 1993.
26. Program from the City of Arcadia Fire Station No. 2 dedication, April 8, 1994.
27. Letter and pamphlet from the City of Arcadia Fire Department to Arcadia residents introducing the Voluntary Emergency Medical Subscription Program, circa 1994-1995. Discusses paramedic and ambulance coverage for $42 per year, per household.
28. Memo from the Office of the City Manager to All Employees regarding the appointment of Fire Chief Ken Lavoie, October 24, 1996.
29. "Fire Chief Jerry Gardner retires." Arcadia at a Glance, Fall 1996, page 3.
30. Brochure for the Paramedic Membership Program of the City of Arcadia, circa 1990s.
31. "New Fire Chief appointed (Ken Lavoie)." Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996, page 1.
32. Invitation to the Arcadia Fire Department Change of Command Ceremony, November 18, 1996. Incoming Chief: Ken Lavoie. Outgoing Chief: Gerald R. Garner.
33. Program from the Change of Command Ceremony, November 18, 1996. (two copies)
34. "Fire fighters donate puppet theater to library." Arcadia Weekly, January 13, 1997, page 2.
35. "Arcadia Firefighters' Association join others in community project." Arcadia Weekly, January 16, 1997, page 3.
36. "City of Arcadia Neighborhood Emergency Action Teams (N.E.A.T.) Program." Disaster preparedness pamphlet presented by the Arcadia Fire and Police Departments, 1996-1997.
37. "Earthquake Preparedness Handbook." by the Arcadia Fire Department, 1996-1997.
38. Program for Retirement Dinner for Fire Chief Kenneth Lavoie, dated April 11, 1998.
39. Press release from the Office of the City Manager regarding the appointment of David R. Lugo, Jr. to the position of Fire Chief. April 1, 2002.
40. Arcadia Fire Department Strategic Plan 2001. 49 page booklet with photos included. Developed July 2001.
41. Invitation from the Arcadia Fire Department and Arcadia Firefighters' Association to the Arcadia Fire Department's First Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony and Luncheon on Thursday, January 23, 2003. Includes list of Honored Guests.
42. Program for the City of Arcadia Fire Department and Arcadia Firefighters' Association First Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony and Luncheon on January 23, 2003.
43. Arcadia Fire Department Annual Report, 2002 and 2006.
44. Retiring Fire Chief David Lugo's letter of appreciation to fellow Arcadia employees, July 18, 2007.
45. "Aloha, Chief Lugo!" Program from retirement dinner honoring David R. Lugo, Jr., Fire Chief. July 19, 2007.
46. Arcadia firefighters honor 7 fallen NYC brothers: service commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11 paid special homage to firefighters from AFD's sister station in Brooklyn NY, who died in the terrorist attack. Arcadia Patch, September 11, 2011.
47. City of Arcadia Fire Chief Tony Trabbie to retire April 30. Arcadia Weekly, April 24, 2014, p. 10.
48. Tony L. Trabbie retirement luncheon invitation, April 29, 2014.
49. Kurt Norwood named new fire chief for Arcadia, Arcadia Weekly, May 1, 2014.
50. Arcadia Fire Department adds three to its ranks in annual pinning ceremony (Christopher Paladino, Nik Pheng, Chen Suen), The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005.
51. Firefighters enlist in READ, the Arcadia Public Library's literacy poster campaign (Captain Mike Stratton, Don Smith), The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005.
52. Several articles on Arcadia fire chiefs. Ken Lavoie, Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996. Arcadia's interim fire chief Jim Reed examines county proposal, Sierra Madre News, May 21, 1998. City has new fire chief Pete Bonano, Arcadia Weekly, July 1, 1999. New fire chief Bonano always wanted to be a fireman, Arcadia Weekly, July 29, 1999. Arcadia has new fire chief David R. Lugo, Arcadia Weekly, April 4, 2002. Arcadia prepared for fire season-chief David R. Lugo, Jr, Arcadia Weekly, May 23, 2002. City of Arcadia fire chief Tony Trabbie to retire April 30, Arcadia Weekly, April 24, 2014. Fire chief Kurt Norwood announces retirement, Arcadia Weekly, June 26, 2016 and Monrovia Views News, June 18, 2016. Farewell to the chief Kurt Norwood, Arcadia Weekly, June 30, 2016, Chief Michael E. Lang is the new Arcadia Fire Chief, Arcadia Weekly, July 7, 2016.
53. Arcadia appoints Deputy Chief Barry Spriggs as Fire Chief. Spriggs is a 27-year veteran of the Arcadia Fire Department. He will succeed Fire Chief Michael Lang, who is leaving Arcadia Fire Departmen to serve as Fire Chief for the City of Manhattan Beach. Mountain Views News, p. 6, June 5, 2021.
54. Arcadia Fire Department Annual Reports one sheet, double-sided. 2019 Annual Report, includes Arcadia Fire Department 2019 Information Sheet, one sheet, detailing various fire department statistics. 2020 Annual Report. 2021 Annual Report.
55. Chen Suen Becomes the First Asian American Fire Chief in Arcadia. Assuming the reins from former chief Barry Spriggs who retired November 8 after 29 years of service. Pasadena Star News, November 15, 2022.
56. Sound the Alarm! Flyer announcing celebration on November 7, 2022 of retirement of Fire Chief Barry Spriggs after 29 years of service with Arcadia Fire Department.
57. Arcadia Fire Department launches new ambulance service. In addition to a new "Basic Life Support" ambulance, seven new ambulance operators were hired. Arcadia Weekly, p. 31, March 14, 2024. Includes official news release issued March 7, 2024 and color photo of seven new ambulance operators alongside Fire Chief Chen Suen.
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Fire Department
Item ID
91AF
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Subject Files
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Elections - Fire Suppression District, 1997

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1. City of Arcadia brochure regarding Fire Suppression District, 1997.
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1. City of Arcadia brochure regarding Fire Suppression District, 1997.
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Elections - Fire Suppression District, 1997
Item ID
257AF
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Subject Files
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City of Arcadia Office of City Clerk

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City of Arcadia. Office of City Clerk. Certificates of Redemption of Real Estate. Paper record, disbound. Includes property description, assessment and redemption amounts. c. 1944-1955. Items were transferred from Arcadia City Hall on September 17, 2008.
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City of Arcadia. Office of City Clerk. Certificates of Redemption of Real Estate. Paper record, disbound. Includes property description, assessment and redemption amounts. c. 1944-1955. Items were transferred from Arcadia City Hall on September 17, 2008.
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City of Arcadia Office of City Clerk
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 98
Shelf Number
Shelf H4
Item ID
405AF
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Subject Files
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City of Arcadia Office of City Clerk

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1) City of Arcadia. Office of City Clerk. Record of cash receipts. Handwritten paper record bound in ledger. c. June 1942-February 1952. 2) City of Arcadia. Assessment Book of the Property in the City of Arcadia. Outside Book. Paper record bound in ledger. Front cover stamped “Assessment Bo…
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1) City of Arcadia. Office of City Clerk. Record of cash receipts. Handwritten paper record bound in ledger. c. June 1942-February 1952. 2) City of Arcadia. Assessment Book of the Property in the City of Arcadia. Outside Book. Paper record bound in ledger. Front cover stamped “Assessment Book A City of Arcadia (Outside)”. Assessment no. 1-217. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Items were transferred from Arcadia City Hall on September 17, 2008.
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City of Arcadia Office of City Clerk
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 100
Shelf Number
Shelf H10
Item ID
407AF
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Subject Files
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Social Services

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1. P.T.A. Thrift Shop does wonderful work for needy of Arcadia. news clip, n.d. circa 1934. 2. Child Guidance Clinic Service in Arcadia. Three page survey of services available. n.d. (1950s?) 3. Directory of facilities for handicapped children. May 1961. 4. Health services and facilities …
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1. P.T.A. Thrift Shop does wonderful work for needy of Arcadia. news clip, n.d. circa 1934.
2. Child Guidance Clinic Service in Arcadia. Three page survey of services available. n.d. (1950s?)
3. Directory of facilities for handicapped children. May 1961.
4. Health services and facilities available for Arcadians. League of Women Voters, 1963.
5. Services for families in Arcadia. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, n.d.
6. Community Planning Council Pasadena Foothill area. Annual Report, 1966.
7. Arcadia 1968-69. Brief survey of 21 United Way Agencies and American Red Cross serving the community.
8. San Gabriel Valley Mental Health Service. Brochure profiling agency by Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. n.d.
9. HOY should be a community project. Arcadia Tribune October 7, 1973.
10. HOY free clinic finds place in community. Arcadia Tribune September 6, 1973.
11. Meals on Wheels soon available. Arcadia Tribune September 6, 1973.
12. HOY handles youth problems. news clip, n.d. third in a series.
13. Arcadia free clinic converts early skeptics. Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley Section July 14, 1974.
14. Cardiac Rehabilitation Center in Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune June 23, 1974.
15. As HOY's clients increase, so does support. Arcadia Tribune August 25, 1974. One of a series.
16. Beginning with one client, now a full service agency. Arcadia Tribune September 5, 1974. Last in a series.
17. Monrovia Health Center. Flyer showing immunizations from this agency, n.d.
18. Discount directory for senior citizens. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and Arcadia Recreation Department, November 1, 1975.
19. I have become a convert to HOY. Arcadia Tribune October 20, 1977.
20. Foothill Unity Center, Inc. overview of services provided in 2013 and qualification and benefits information sheet.
21. In Arcadia, tiny shelters spur big battle over homelessness; divide also highlights power of Asian American communities. Los Angeles Times, June 8, 2021.
22. Arcadia to host homelessness symposium February 29, 2024 at the Arcadia Community Center. The target audience will be city council members, city managers, and other local government executives in the San Gabriel Valley responsible for addressing the homelessness crisis though it will be open to the public. Arcadia Weekly September 14, 2023.
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Social Services
Item ID
238AF
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Subject Files
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office

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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Arcadia H S Band Trip to Washington DC 1957 Arcadia-Monrovia Cab Co. 1954-56 SGV Cab Co Arcadia Publishing Co. Child Care at 12 and 16 W. Huntington Arcadia Small Animal Hospital - Lee H. Darrow Arcadia Wash E Branch U…
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Arcadia H S Band Trip to Washington DC 1957 Arcadia-Monrovia Cab Co. 1954-56 SGV Cab Co Arcadia Publishing Co. Child Care at 12 and 16 W. Huntington Arcadia Small Animal Hospital - Lee H. Darrow Arcadia Wash E Branch US Army C/E Relocation Agreement Bicentennial Commission 1976 Census 1970 City Council Newsletter Jan 1984-85 City Parks: Eisenhower Park, Golden West Park, Fairview Av. Original Discussions Concerning CRA (Chicago Park) C R A Hearings (Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, Proposed Redevelopment Plan for Central Redevelopment Project, July 1973) CRA-Newspaper Clippings CRA-Correspondence from Citizens Detective Agency Mildred E. Carr 1150 W. Colorado Bl. EATONS (OLD) 1150 W. Colorado Bl. Eaton Property (Proposed Townhouse Development) 1130-1150 Colorado Eaton Property Residential & Commercial Old Thrifty Site Robert Donaldson (65 E. Huntington Dr.) First & Huntington (Thrifty Drug Store) (55, 59, 65 E. Huntington Dr). Hare Krishna Hare Krishna (News clipping testimony) Completed 6/30/1980 (2 folders)
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 106A
Shelf Number
Shelf H24
Item ID
415AF
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Subject Files
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office

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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Land Purchase – Duarte & Santa Anita De Lance P B Library Board (Book) – The Last Temptation of Christ Newcastle Park – 143 W. Colorado Blvd. Old Library Use (1st & Wheeler) Agreement Pacific Telephone Co. C 609 Park (A…
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Land Purchase – Duarte & Santa Anita De Lance P B Library Board (Book) – The Last Temptation of Christ Newcastle Park – 143 W. Colorado Blvd. Old Library Use (1st & Wheeler) Agreement Pacific Telephone Co. C 609 Park (Acquisition) 302 S. 2nd Av. Park – Sixth & Longden Avenues Private Investigator Sheehan, Earl Sunday Racing Sunday Racing: Newspaper Clipping Poll Results Sunday Racing: Pro and Con Correspondence Scientology (J. Michael Smith) Solicitation – Polk Co. City Directory Stables Tax Reform Committee (see also “Jarvis Initiative 6-6-78” file) Jarvis Initiative 6-6-78 Proposition “13” (see also “Tax Reform Committee” file) Unification Church (Moonies) Westerner Motel
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 106B
Shelf Number
Shelf H24
Item ID
416AF
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Subject Files
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Senior Citizen Services

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1. Elderly and handicapped program. Part of City Planning Report, August 15, 1980. 2. City of Arcadia Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia City Hall, 1979. 3. City of Arcadia, Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia Community Education, Inc., 1986. 4. City of Arcadia Senior Citizen Services Monthly Ne…
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1. Elderly and handicapped program. Part of City Planning Report, August 15, 1980.
2. City of Arcadia Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia City Hall, 1979.
3. City of Arcadia, Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia Community Education, Inc., 1986.
4. City of Arcadia Senior Citizen Services Monthly Newsletter. August 2003.
5. City of Arcadia Community Center Senior Services Monthly Newsletter "The Connection."December 2014 and January 2015 (2 items).
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Senior Citizen Services
Item ID
2AF
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Subject Files
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Library-Special Services

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1. "Arcadia Public Library courier service." Arcadia Tribune, January 18, 1970. 2. "Book deliveries available for sick." News Post, October 14, 1970. 3. "Library facility provided for Friendship Club use." News clip, circa 1973. 4. "Library Friends serve shut-in patrons with courier program." Arcad…
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1. "Arcadia Public Library courier service." Arcadia Tribune, January 18, 1970.
2. "Book deliveries available for sick." News Post, October 14, 1970.
3. "Library facility provided for Friendship Club use." News clip, circa 1973.
4. "Library Friends serve shut-in patrons with courier program." Arcadia Tribune, February 1977.
5. "Library courier program aids shut-ins with books." News clip, February 1977.
6. "The history of our calendar." News photo, February 1977.
7. "Public Library services to the aging." Questionnaire filled out by Arcadia Public Library to Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.
8. Survey of public library services available to homebound. California State Library, 1967.
9. "New programs move library to patients." Arcadia Tribune, January 22, 1967.
10. "Arcadia book services brighten patients' days." Pasadena Independent, March 1, 1967.
11. Arcadia Public Library flyer announcing services for people with special needs." December 1997.
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Library-Special Services
Item ID
146AF
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Subject Files
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Library-Children's Services

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1. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sid Fleischman. Dated January 31, 1979. 2. Letter to Children's Services staff Eva Swedstedt, signed by author Marguerite Henry. Dated June 10, 1975. 3. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, handwritten an…
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1. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sid Fleischman. Dated January 31, 1979.
2. Letter to Children's Services staff Eva Swedstedt, signed by author Marguerite Henry. Dated June 10, 1975.
3. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, handwritten and signed by author Bill Peet.
4. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Ed Radlauer. Dated January 15, 1979.
5. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sonia Levitin. Dated May 22, 1981.
6. Letter to Children's Services signed by author Don Freeman.
7. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Ruth Bornstein. Dated January 17, 1979.
8. Artwork on transparencies by Muriel Blaustein. 6 sheets.
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Library-Children's Services
Item ID
279AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Reference Department Statistics

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Arcadia Public Library Reference Department statistics handwritten in account books/journals. Number of reference questions received at the reference desk and by telephone. 1) July 1972-December 1989. 2) January 1990-June 2002. 3) July 2002-July 2011. 3. Arcadia Public Library Reference Department …
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Arcadia Public Library Reference Department statistics handwritten in account books/journals. Number of reference questions received at the reference desk and by telephone. 1) July 1972-December 1989. 2) January 1990-June 2002. 3) July 2002-July 2011. 3. Arcadia Public Library Reference Department Procedure Manual, June 1994 in blue binder.
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library Reference Department Statistics
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 115
Shelf Number
Shelf H6
Item ID
428AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Water Department

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1. Water official recalls Arcadia's dry years. News Post 7/21/70. 2. City of Arcadia Municipal Water Department - report of October 1959. 3. City of Arcadia Water Department brochure - June 1970. 4. Water Department. Information from City Newsletter - Summer 1974. 5. Local water system pass…
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1. Water official recalls Arcadia's dry years. News Post 7/21/70.
2. City of Arcadia Municipal Water Department - report of October 1959.
3. City of Arcadia Water Department brochure - June 1970.
4. Water Department. Information from City Newsletter - Summer 1974.
5. Local water system passes rigid test. Arcadia Tribune 1/24/74.
6. Arcadia water rate still one of lowest in Valley. Information from City Newsletter - Fall 1976.
7. Arcadia water safe. Arcadia Tribune 12/19/74.
8. Arcadia water quality. Page from City Newsletter - 1976?
9. City adopts water conservation plan. Page from City Newsletter - Fall 1977.
10. No troubled waters here. Arcadia Tribune 12/1/77.
11. City of Arcadia annual water report. 1974-75.
12. Notice of public hearing on proposed water and sewer rates, January 19, 2016.
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Water Department
Item ID
252AF
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Subject Files
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Public Works Department

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1. City of Arcadia "Earth Day" newspaper insert. Instructions on how to handle used oil, sharps waste, conserve water, and energy saving tips. Circa 2010.
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1. City of Arcadia "Earth Day" newspaper insert. Instructions on how to handle used oil, sharps waste, conserve water, and energy saving tips. Circa 2010.
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Public Works Department
Item ID
301AF
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Subject Files
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Children's Department Collection

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Summer Reading Club Scrapbook 1967-1979, in a burgundy binder. Contains procedures, photos, flyers, brochures, performers, bookworm. Blue scrapbook-clippings c. 1933-1994 Proposal for improvements Children's Services, submitted by E. Swedstedt, September 1975.
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Summer Reading Club Scrapbook 1967-1979, in a burgundy binder. Contains procedures, photos, flyers, brochures, performers, bookworm.
Blue scrapbook-clippings c. 1933-1994
Proposal for improvements Children's Services, submitted by E. Swedstedt, September 1975.
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-Children's Department
Arcadia Public Library-Children's Services
Summer Reading Club
Summer Reading Program
Physical Description
One manila box
Location
Basement
Box Number
134A
Shelf Number
H25
Item ID
501AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Children's Department Collection

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Manila folders-Photos 1980s-2000s, Polaroid photos 1990s, undated photos and Polaroids Individual folders-clippings and photos 1930-1999 Clippings 1994-1996 Misc. flyers, letters, undated clippings, etc.
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Manila folders-Photos 1980s-2000s, Polaroid photos 1990s, undated photos and Polaroids
Individual folders-clippings and photos 1930-1999
Clippings 1994-1996
Misc. flyers, letters, undated clippings, etc.
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-Children's Department
Arcadia Public Library-Children's Services
Art programs
Cooking programs
Dinosaur programs
Halloween programs
Science programs
Valentine's Day programs
Physical Description
One blue box
Location
Basement
Box Number
134B
Shelf Number
H25
Item ID
502AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Youth Coordinating Council (2002-2009) aka Youth Services Coordinating Council

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Note: Youth Coordinating Council existed from 2002-2009 according to paper files kept by Carolyn Garner-Reagan, who retired as library director in 2011. 1. Arcadia Youth Master Plan Action Plan 2. City of Arcadia-Arcadia Unified School District Youth Master Plan Revision, February 21, 2002. 3. Yout…
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Note: Youth Coordinating Council existed from 2002-2009 according to paper files kept by Carolyn Garner-Reagan, who retired as library director in 2011.
1. Arcadia Youth Master Plan Action Plan
2. City of Arcadia-Arcadia Unified School District Youth Master Plan Revision, February 21, 2002.
3. Youth Services Coordinating Council proposed calendar for 2002-2003. Proposed meetings every other month (September, November, January, March, May, skipping October, February, April, no meetings in December or June).
4. Youth Coordinating Council meeting minutes September 24, 2002.
5. Youth Services Coordinating Council agenda, November 19, 2002.
6. Youth Services Coordinating Council, November 19, 2002, report from Arcadia Unified School District.
7. Youth Services Report submitted by Jessica L. Anderson, Youth Services Supervisor and David A. Lewis, Director of Recreation and Community Services, November 4, 2003.
8. Outdated copy of "The Small Book of Big Issues for Arcadia Parents" that was going to be updated by Youth Coordinating Council and documentation on its progress. A table of contents was written by 2005, but we do not have the completed version.
9. Arcadia Unified School District & City of Arcadia Youth Master Plan Youth Activities Survey, a report by The Pulliam Group. March 21, 2001. Survey respondents were elementary school parents, middle school parents, and middle school students.
10.City of Arcadia and Arcadia Unified School District Joint Meeting, August 31, 2004. Youth Master Plan Implementation Update.
11. City of Arcadia and Arcadia Unified School District Youth Master Plan Update. January, 2007.
12. Youth Services Coordinating Council agenda and reports, January 22, 2009.
Subjects
Youth Coordinating Council (2002-2009) aka Youth Services Coordinating Council
Item ID
295AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Recreation Department Peacock Buzz and Little League publications

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Recreation Department Fun Brochure, Peacock Buzz and Little League publications. Moved from Subject File “Recreation” on August 28, 2014. Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department brochure for the 2003 summer program. Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fall Fun brochure. Fall 2003.…
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Recreation Department Fun Brochure, Peacock Buzz and Little League publications. Moved from Subject File “Recreation” on August 28, 2014.
Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department brochure for the 2003 summer program.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fall Fun brochure. Fall 2003. (First combined brochure from the Recreation and Community Services Department and the Library and Museum Services Department.) (2 copies)
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Winter Wonderland brochure. Winter 2003-2004. ( 2 copies)
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Winter Wonderland brochure, Winter 2004-2005.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun in the Sun brochure, Summer 2004.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fall Fun brochure, Fall 2004.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Spring into Fun, Spring 2005.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Fun in the Sun, Summer 2005.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Fall Fun for Everyone, Fall 2005.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Winter Wonderland, Winter 2005-2006.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Spring into Fun, Spring 2006.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Fun in the Sun, Summer 2006.
Arcadia American Little League Yearbook 2001.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Jump into Fall, Fall 2006.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Spring fun for everyone, Spring 2007. John Reuter dressed as Lucky Baldwin on cover.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Fun in the Sun. Summer 2007.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Fall Fun for Everyone, Fall 2007.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Winter Wonderland! Winter 2007-2008.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Spring Happenings, Spring 2008.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, "Summer Fun," Summer 2008.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, "Fall Fun for Everyone," Fall 2008.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, "Winter Wonderland," Winter 2006-2007.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, "Winter Fun," Winter 2008.
City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure with new name The Peacock Buzz. "Read," Spring 2009. Used to be known as the "fun brochure."
City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Summer 2009.
City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Fall 2009.
City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Winter 2009.
City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Spring 2010.
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Recreation Department Peacock Buzz and Little League publications
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Box 122
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Shelf H6
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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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41AF
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Wind Storm December 1, 2011

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1. City of Arcadia-December Wind Storm 2011 damage assessment and recovery operations. 2 pages. 2. December Wind Storm 2011 Incident Statistics, as of December 14, 2011. 3. City of Arcadia Wind Storm Debris Removal program, December 8, 2011. 4. Voices of the Blackout: Arcadia Residents Share Their …
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1. City of Arcadia-December Wind Storm 2011 damage assessment and recovery operations. 2 pages.
2. December Wind Storm 2011 Incident Statistics, as of December 14, 2011.
3. City of Arcadia Wind Storm Debris Removal program, December 8, 2011.
4. Voices of the Blackout: Arcadia Residents Share Their Stories. Retrieved from Arcadia Patch website on December 13, 2011. http://arcadia.patch.com
5. County Offers Aid with Debris Removal. Retrieved from Arcadia Patch website on December 13, 2011. http://arcadia.patch.com
6. Wind storm documentation--various items including press releases, web pages, communications to residents, and pictures at K:\Wind Storm.
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Wind Storm December 1, 2011
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Postal Service

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1. Request for Post Office 1888. copy of official request. January 23, 1888. 2. Request for enlarged facilities, 1918. copy of official request February 4, 1918. 3. Request for better facilities, 1937. copy of official request July 27, 1937. 4. Request for improved and enlarged facilities,…
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1. Request for Post Office 1888. copy of official request. January 23, 1888.
2. Request for enlarged facilities, 1918. copy of official request February 4, 1918.
3. Request for better facilities, 1937. copy of official request July 27, 1937.
4. Request for improved and enlarged facilities, 1949. copy of official request February 21, 1949.
5. Arcadia Post Office remains in Sanborn block next 10 years. news clip March 29, 1929.
6. Post Office now in commodious new quarters. news clip, circa 1930.
7. Brief history of Post Office and list of Postmasters. copy.
8. Post Office serves many patrons. Arcadia Tribune 1934.
9. Record of calendar year postal receipts. copy of Post Office original, 1921-1977.
10. Ask Department for rural route. Arcadia Journal June 21, 1919.
11. City postal service chronicles years of hard times, hard work. Arcadia Tribune August 31, 1978.
12. Copy of letter to Dick Vasquez from James I. Bailiff, Postmaster. July 23, 1963.
13. There has been a Post Office established at Arcadia. Hand copied news clip from Sierra Madre Vista, April 14, 1888.
14. Arcadia Post Office established February 29, 1888. Hand copied notes from Arcadia Postmaster August 19, 1976.
15. Dale Perry has been named Arcadia Postmaster, succeeding Ed Newman, who recently retired. Arcadia Tribune February 7, 1980.
16. Post Office to remain in present building. copy of clipping loaned by Phyllis and Bob Walker from Arcadia News January 25, 1929.
17. New Arcadia Post Office Dedication. Program of ceremonies, March 24, 1962.
18. The servants of the people. San Gabriel Valley Digest April 1930.
19. photocopied page from History of California Post Offices listing Arcadia with date and first postmaster.
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Postal Service
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