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The City will pay $25,000 of city money toward putting a 10-foot tall bronze peacock at Peacock Corner, in front of Arcadia County Park, on the corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue. The sculpture will emerge from the center of the fountain at the corner. The actual cost of the sculpture and base is $36,500. The fountain was originally donated by Rotary Club 35 years ago.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30678
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 14, 2002
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 14, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Fountains
Peacock Corner
Sculptures
Statuary
Item ID
30866AN
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The fountain at Peacock Corner is being repaired. It has some small cracks and leaks.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30882
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 8, 2008
Pages
p. Local 1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 8, 2008
Pages
p. Local 1
Subjects
Fountains
Peacock Corner
Statuary
Item ID
31070AN
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Newspaper Index
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Plans are underway for "Peacock Corner" at the fountain and entrance at Arcadia County Park at Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive. The bronze peacock will be 8 feet tall.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29054
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 15, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 15, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
Peacock Corner
Public Art
Item ID
29240AN
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The City Council awarded a $30,000 commission to an Irvine artist, David Chapple, to create a bronze peacock sculpture as the focal point for the fountain at "Peacock Corner" in Arcadia County Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24843
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 8, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 8, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Parks - Arcadia County Park
Peacock Corner
Chapple, David
Item ID
25039AN
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An 8-foot tall bronze tribute to Arcadia's official bird, the peacock, will be unveiled August 5, as part of the city's centennial celebration. The statue will be located in the fountain at Peacock Corner, in the front of Arcadia County Park, at the southwest corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue. The sculptor of the peacock is Dave Chapple and the sculpture cost $30,000.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31748
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 24, 2003
Pages
p. 20
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 24, 2003
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 2003
Artists
Chapple, Dave
Statuary -- Peacock Corner
Item ID
31945AN
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Arcadia High School graduate and former professional football player turned sculptor David Chapple will design a bronze peacock to be placed in the fountain at Peacock Corner in Arcadia Park. The sculpture will cost $30,000.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30800
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 9, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 9, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia High School - Alumni
Artists
Chapple, David
Statuary
Item ID
30988AN
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Arcadia celebrated 100 years of cityhood with a cameo appearance by Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin, portrayed by John Reuter. Activities included a scavenger hunt, author book signing for Visions of Arcadia, and the unveiling of the bronze peacock topping the fountain. The peacock was sculpted by Dave Chapple.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25952
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 6, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 6, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Arcadia County Park
Reuter, John
Chapple, Dave
Item ID
26154AN
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The fountain at Peacock Corner (southwest corner Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive) is taking on a new look. Student volunteers are placing small mosaic tiles on the facade of the fountain. Local interior designer Shirley Farris volunteered to coordinate the project.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33438
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 14, 2002
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 14, 2002
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Rotary Club
Farris, Shirley
Fisher, Ardelle
Kovacic, Gary
Lee, Jaime
Lin, Lisa
Item ID
33634AN
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The peacock is the official bird of Arcadia. The designation happened last week.The city has had an official flower, the azalea, since 1963. City Council selected the oak as the official tree.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33317
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 16, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 21
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 16, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 21
Subjects
Arcadia city seal
Peacock
Peafowl
Item ID
33513AN
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Arcadia honors victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, with a brief service held at City Hall. Arcadia Police Chief Dave Hinig attended (photo).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33330
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly,
Date
September 20, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly,
Date
September 20, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Hinig, Dave
September 11 terrorist attacks, 2001
Item ID
33526AN
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Arcadia officially unveiled the design for its city centennial float last week. Designed by Phoenix Builders, it features the Queen Anne Cottage, the wishing well fountain from Santa Anita, and a giant peacock. It cost $100,000. A list of float riders is included.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30516
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 15, 2002
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 15, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia centennial
Parade floats
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade (2003)
Item ID
30703AN
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Bracelet sales to benefit widows and orphans of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33398
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly,
Date
November 15, 2001
Pages
p. 25
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Arcadia Weekly,
Date
November 15, 2001
Pages
p. 25
Subjects
Cerwin, Cody
September 11 terrorist attacks, 2001
Stogner, Craig
Item ID
33594AN
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The City Council formally designated the Peacock as Arcadia's official city bird. It also named the oak (no particular type) as the official city tree.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper21452
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 10, 2001
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 10, 2001
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Peacocks, birds
Trees, oak
Item ID
21674AN
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Photographs show a woman walking and a peacock while spring flowers are in bloom at the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30044
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 13, 2006
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 13, 2006
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Spring
Flowers
Peacocks
Item ID
30231AN
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A group of Arcadia firefighters who had gone to New York City to help after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks were so profoundly affected that they organized a fundraiser to benefit widows and orphans of the New York Fire Department and Arcadia Fire Department. Those who went were Captain Hutcheson, Captain Trabbie, John Beveridge, Craig Stogner, Cody Cerwin and paramedic Mike MacGregor.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30614
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 2002
Pages
p. 14
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 2002
Pages
p. 14
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department - 2001-2010
Firefighters
Fundraisers
New York Fire Department
September 11 terrorist attacks, 2001
Item ID
30802AN
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Arcadia Battalion Chief Don Shawver received a request to report for special duty at the Pentagon six hours after the first terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. He went to help as a safety officer.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30092
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 4, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 4, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Shawver, Don
Arcadia Fire Department
Pentagon - Washington, DC - District of Columbia
September 11 terrorist attacks, 2001
Item ID
30279AN
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Jockey Garrett Gomez, one of the nation's top riders, will be in the saddle at the start of Santa Anita Park's 2005-2006 season. A profile of the jockey is presented.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29830
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 26, 2005
Pages
p. B1, B6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 26, 2005
Pages
p. B1, B6
Subjects
Gomez, Garrett
Jockeys
Santa Anita Park race track
Item ID
30015AN
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Terry Miller, photographer for the Arcadia Weekly, gives his perspective and photographs of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30091
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 4, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 4, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
September 11 terrorist attacks, 2001
World Trade Center - New York State, New York City
Item ID
30278AN
Collection
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Santa Anita Park submitted a 139-page Santa Anita Draft Specific Plan to the City last week.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper19573
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 28, 2000
Pages
p. A11
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 28, 2000
Pages
p. A11
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
Item ID
19812AN
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Arcadia will be replacing its corner street signs with bigger, easier to read versions which include a peacock logo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper22571
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 21, 2002
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 21, 2002
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Street signs
Item ID
22783AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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