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Wide angle exposure gives surrealistic appearance to photo taken inside Fashion Park Mall from upper level. Standing in foreground are left to right: Robert Strub, President of Santa Anita Inc., (unidentified), and Bill Stone, General Manager of Fashion Park. A Roy Lichtenstein sculpture is seen behind them.

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Date: c.1975

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Date: c.1975

Subjects: Fashion Park; Strub, Robert; Stone, Bill

Physical Description: 8x10

ID: 731

Collection: Photographs

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Concert in the Park, outside on Arcadia City Hall lawn, featuring the band Alumni Acoustic. Band members are alumni of Arcadia High School. They perform rock music and folk music.

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Date: July 21, 2022

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Date: July 21, 2022

Subjects: Alumni Acoustic (musical group); Arcadia City Hall; Arcadia High School alumni; Bralley, Tom; Brown, Randy; Larson, Larry; Musicians

Physical Description: color image, digital, see i:images

ID: 2270

Collection: Photographs

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Small Spanish-style home. Address, at the time of the photo (1927) was 2747 Olive Street in Temple City. Numbers on Olive Street were changed and same house in 1980 has street number of 10159. This was girlhood home of Vera Van Houten and her family. The children went all the way through Arcadia schools as this home was in Arcadia School District.

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Date: c.1927

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Date: c.1927

Subjects: Van Iwaarden, Vera Van Houten; Olive Street; Houses

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1041

Collection: Photographs

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James Jeffries, well known boxer is shown in defensive stance. He is known to have visited Arcadia as reported in a 1904 newspaper -- and possible to have fought here.

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Date: c.1900

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Date: c.1900

Subjects: Sports figures; Jeffries, James

Physical Description: 7x10 b&w

ID: 1091

Collection: Photographs

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View of group of men leaving for military service from Temple City Pacific Electric station. Mrs. Van Iwaarden took this photo from inside their car after having said goodbye to her husband. She said this facility served Arcadia and Temple City.

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Date: 1943

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Date: 1943

Subjects: Arcadia(City)-History-1940-1949; Van Iwaarden, Vera Van Houten

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1043

Collection: Photographs

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Thatched conical shaped roadside fruit stand with the name SLEMONS' ORANGE WIGWAM,ARCADIA,CALIF. According to 1930 City Directory, it was located at 141 E. Foothill Boulevard. (McDonalds address in 1993 is 143 E. Foothill.) Owner was James B. Slemons. Two people can be seen standing near entrance.

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Date: c.1929-30

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Date: c.1929-30

Subjects: Slemons' Fruit Stand; Slemons, James B.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 821

Collection: Photographs

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Lloyd V. Engle, owner of the Arcadia Pharmacy is seen at left in his store at 34 E. Huntington Drive. With him are James Carthew and clerk named Alma.

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Date: c.1949

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Date: c.1949

Subjects: Arcadia Pharmacy; Engle, Lloyd V.; Carthew, James; Stores

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1065

Collection: Photographs

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Some Holly Avenue School students on front lawn of school (fronting on Duarte Road) dressed in bird costumes for a May Day program. The only one identified is 4th from left in front row. She is Myrtle Van Houten Baker.

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Date: c.1933 or 1934

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Date: c.1933 or 1934

Subjects: Holly Avenue School; Duarte Road; Baker, Myrtle Van Houten

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1044

Collection: Photographs

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Photographic reproduction of original artist's rendering of proposed Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion. Original rendering measures approx. 32"x36". Artist was Anthony Van Strauhal, also known as Tony Van Strauhal. This view is of front of the building showing trellis work to the left and right of the main entrance. New addition to the adult area is visible to the left. Several cars are parked in the front lot and people are walking to and from the entrance.

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Date: Original rendering dated 1993

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Date: Original rendering dated 1993

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999; Van Strauhal, Anthony (Tony)

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 1356

Collection: Photographs

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Photographic reproduction of original artist's rendering of proposed Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion. Original rendering measures approx. 32"x36". The artist was Anthony Van Strauhal, also known as Tony Van Strauhal. This view is of proposed new addition to adult area and shows red tile roof that was not budgeted by City Council. Exterior view.

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Date: Original rendering dated 1993 by artist

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Date: Original rendering dated 1993 by artist

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999; Van Strauhal, Anthony (Tony)

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 1357

Collection: Photographs

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Jeep being driven in Diamond Jubilee Parade carrying James Helms, Chairman of Diamond Jubilee, and his wife. Driver and other person in front seat not identified.

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Date: September 30,1978

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Date: September 30,1978

Subjects: Helms, James; Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Parade

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 779

Collection: Photographs

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Photo from the program of the MUSIC MAN shows: Linda Smith (as Mrs. Paroo); John Samson (as Winthrop Paroo); and James Dean (as Professor Harold Hill). All were in the production put on by the High School.

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Date: c.1969

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Date: c.1969

Subjects: Arcadia High School; Theater; Smith, Linda; Samson, John; Dean, James

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1121

Collection: Photographs

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James Helms, General Chairman of Diamond Jubilee, and Jean Cope at the microphone during Diamond Jubilee Ball.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Ball; Helms, James; Cope, Jean

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 742

Collection: Photographs

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Shown at speaker's table at Diamond Jubilee Breakfast are, L-R: James Helms, Chairman of Diamond Jubilee and Sheriff Peter Pitchess who was Grand Marshall of Diamond Jubilee Parade later in the day.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Helms, James; Pitchess, Peter; Centennial celebrations,etc-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Breakfast

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 765

Collection: Photographs

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View toward west at front of a thatched-roof fruit and refreshment stand. On right is painted: THE WIGWAM, ARCADIA,CALIF. There are rattan chairs about and an automobile. There is a sycamore tree seen behind the building. The eucalyptus trees of Santa Anita Avenue can be seen beyond.

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Date: c.1929-1930

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Date: c.1929-1930

Subjects: Slemons' Fruit Stand; Slemons, James B.; The Wigwam see Slemons' Fruit Stand

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 822

Collection: Photographs

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Shopping Bag Market (which is listed in 1939 City Directory at 1225 S. Baldwin) and the West Arcadia Service Station (apparently owned at this time by Blake Smith and Bruce Wetmore), located at 1221 S. Baldwin.

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Date: c.1939 or 1939

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Date: c.1939 or 1939

Subjects: Gas stations; Markets; Shopping Bag Market; Van de Kamp's Bakery; West Arcadia Service Station

Physical Description: 6x10 b&w

ID: 198

Collection: Photographs

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General Robert F. Brainard is being greeted by Diamond Jubilee Chairman James Helms on the way into Diamond Jubilee Breakfast. Others on the left have not been identified.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Brainard, Robert F.; Helms, James; Centennial celebrations,etc-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Breakfast

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 775

Collection: Photographs

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Cake-cutting ceremony, a Peacock Faire event for the Diamond Jubilee, shows James Helms on the left holding a knife and on the right, Sheriff of L.A. County Peter Pitchess, also holding a knife.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Pitchess, Peter; Helms, James; Centennial celebrations,etc-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Peacock Faire

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 777

Collection: Photographs

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Five police officers are seen standing for their picture. L-R: Don Ott, Harry Peterson, Louis Jack Richards, Grady Pardue, and Capt. James B. Stine. They are in full uniform.

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Date: November 1931

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Date: November 1931

Subjects: Ott, Donald; Peterson, Harry; Richards, Louis Jack; Pardue, Grady; Stine, James B.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 991

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photo is similar to #747. Mr. Jim Helms is shown at microphone while awarding Chairmen. Those clearly in view are: Carla Maggio (white dress); and, Jean Cope at extreme right.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs752

Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Ball; Helms, James; Maggio, Carla; Cope, Jean

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 748

Collection: Photographs

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Concert in the Park, outside on Arcadia City Hall lawn, featuring the band Alumni Acoustic. Band members are alumni of Arcadia High School. They perform rock music and folk music.

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James Jeffries, well known boxer is shown in defensive stance. He is known to have visited Arcadia as reported in a 1904 newspaper -- and possible to have fought here.

Images

View of group of men leaving for military service from Temple City Pacific Electric station. Mrs. Van Iwaarden took this photo from inside their car after having said goodbye to her husband. She said this facility served Arcadia and Temple City.

Images

Thatched conical shaped roadside fruit stand with the name SLEMONS' ORANGE WIGWAM,ARCADIA,CALIF. According to 1930 City Directory, it was located at 141 E. Foothill Boulevard. (McDonalds address in 1993 is 143 E. Foothill.) Owner was James B. Slemons. Two people can be seen standing near entrance.

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Lloyd V. Engle, owner of the Arcadia Pharmacy is seen at left in his store at 34 E. Huntington Drive. With him are James Carthew and clerk named Alma.

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Some Holly Avenue School students on front lawn of school (fronting on Duarte Road) dressed in bird costumes for a May Day program. The only one identified is 4th from left in front row. She is Myrtle Van Houten Baker.

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Images

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Jeep being driven in Diamond Jubilee Parade carrying James Helms, Chairman of Diamond Jubilee, and his wife. Driver and other person in front seat not identified.

Images

Photo from the program of the MUSIC MAN shows: Linda Smith (as Mrs. Paroo); John Samson (as Winthrop Paroo); and James Dean (as Professor Harold Hill). All were in the production put on by the High School.

Images

James Helms, General Chairman of Diamond Jubilee, and Jean Cope at the microphone during Diamond Jubilee Ball.

Images

Shown at speaker's table at Diamond Jubilee Breakfast are, L-R: James Helms, Chairman of Diamond Jubilee and Sheriff Peter Pitchess who was Grand Marshall of Diamond Jubilee Parade later in the day.

Images

View toward west at front of a thatched-roof fruit and refreshment stand. On right is painted: THE WIGWAM, ARCADIA,CALIF. There are rattan chairs about and an automobile. There is a sycamore tree seen behind the building. The eucalyptus trees of Santa Anita Avenue can be seen beyond.

Images

Shopping Bag Market (which is listed in 1939 City Directory at 1225 S. Baldwin) and the West Arcadia Service Station (apparently owned at this time by Blake Smith and Bruce Wetmore), located at 1221 S. Baldwin.

Images

General Robert F. Brainard is being greeted by Diamond Jubilee Chairman James Helms on the way into Diamond Jubilee Breakfast. Others on the left have not been identified.

Images

Cake-cutting ceremony, a Peacock Faire event for the Diamond Jubilee, shows James Helms on the left holding a knife and on the right, Sheriff of L.A. County Peter Pitchess, also holding a knife.

Images

Five police officers are seen standing for their picture. L-R: Don Ott, Harry Peterson, Louis Jack Richards, Grady Pardue, and Capt. James B. Stine. They are in full uniform.

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Photo is similar to #747. Mr. Jim Helms is shown at microphone while awarding Chairmen. Those clearly in view are: Carla Maggio (white dress); and, Jean Cope at extreme right.

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