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View inside Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road shortly before the start of construction for the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This photo is of the back section of the old technical services area, with the open door leading into the Technical Services Supervisor's office.

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Date: 1995

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Date: 1995

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1460

Collection: Photographs

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Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo shows the microfiche cabinets, which opened as a result of the ground movement.

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Date: October 1987

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Date: October 1987

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1980-1989; Earthquakes

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1609

Collection: Photographs

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Paintings which were part of the Arcadia Public Library art loan program.

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Date: c.1961

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Date: c.1961

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1961-1989

Physical Description: 3x5 color

ID: 1519

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Public Library staff Kent Ross, Library Director. This staff photograph was taken at the request of the Library Board.

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Date: 1997

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Date: 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1990-1999; Employees; Ross, Kent

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 2128

Collection: Photographs

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View inside Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road shortly before the start of construction for the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This photo is of the Technical Services Supervisor's office when it was used as the HP computer room.

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Date: 1995

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Date: 1995

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1463

Collection: Photographs

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Cover of a flyer prepared by a citizen's group supporting passage of bonds to be voted on by City. Money would be used to install a complete sewer system.

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Date: May 1945

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Date: May 1945

Subjects: Arcadia (City)-History-1940-1949; Sewer system

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 901

Collection: Photographs

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Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows the large sign which announces the remodel and lists the names of many of the people involved in the project.

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Date: June, 1995

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Date: June, 1995

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1494

Collection: Photographs

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Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken on the stage, which was being used as the temporary children's staff offices. The stage curtain is visible to the right.

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Date: February 1996

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Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1399

Collection: Photographs

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Groundbreaking ceremony for the Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion project. This photo shows a number of people walking toward the tent which was set up in the front parking lot. Balloons are attached to one side of the tent.

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Date: June, 1995

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Date: June, 1995

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1469

Collection: Photographs

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Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo was taken in Technical Services, which had extensive water damage from a broken water pipe.

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Date: October 1987

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Date: October 1987

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1980-1989; Earthquakes

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1610

Collection: Photographs

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Betty Rochefort, President of the Friends of the Library, joins Gloria and S.H. Wen and Kent Ross, City Librarian at the Arcadia Public Library, during a recent Day at the Races benefit for the Arcadia Public Library Foundation. S.H. Wen is a member of the Foundation Board.

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Date: November, 1995

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Date: November, 1995

Subjects: Ross, Kent; Rochefort, Betty; Wen, Gloria; Wen, S.H.; Arcadia Public Library Foundation

Physical Description: 5x7 B&W

ID: 1391

Collection: Photographs

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Photo taken of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, during the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This view is of the outside looking toward the three windows which face the front parking lot area. The trellis and pillars are under construction.

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Date: January 16, 1996

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Date: January 16, 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1453

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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A skewed view of the front of Arcadia Public Library. This is the north side of the library building, facing Duarte Road. Boy stands under the arch that reads: Arcadia Public Library.

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Date: circa 2000

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Date: circa 2000

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 6 x 3.5 color

ID: 1745

Collection: Photographs

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Copy Room at the Arcadia Public Library as it appeared shortly after the Library remodel/renovation. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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Date: slide set compiled in 1997

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Date: slide set compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 color

ID: 1670

Collection: Photographs

Images

Friends of the Arcadia Public Library Bookstore as it appeared shortly after the library remodel/expansion. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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Date: slide set compiled in 1997

1 image

Date: slide set compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 color

ID: 1673

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia Public Library's Arcadia History Room as it appeared shortly after the Library remodel/expansion. Volunteer John Reuter is seen sitting at the desk. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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Date: slide set compiled in 1997

1 image

Date: slide set compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 color

ID: 1668

Collection: Photographs

Images

Individual study room at the Arcadia Public Library. Three study rooms were added with the library remodel/expansion project. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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Date: slide set compiled in 1997

1 image

Date: slide set compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 color

ID: 1671

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia Public Library at First and Wheeler Avenues. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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Date: 1997

1 image

Date: 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 b&w

ID: 1649

Collection: Photographs

Images

Old boiler room at the Arcadia Public Library. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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Date: slide set compiled in 1997

1 image

Date: slide set compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 color

ID: 1674

Collection: Photographs

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View inside Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road shortly before the start of construction for the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This photo is of the back section of the old technical services area, with the open door leading into the Technical Services Supervisor's office.

Images

Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo shows the microfiche cabinets, which opened as a result of the ground movement.

Images

Paintings which were part of the Arcadia Public Library art loan program.

Images

Arcadia Public Library staff Kent Ross, Library Director. This staff photograph was taken at the request of the Library Board.

Images

View inside Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road shortly before the start of construction for the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This photo is of the Technical Services Supervisor's office when it was used as the HP computer room.

Images

Cover of a flyer prepared by a citizen's group supporting passage of bonds to be voted on by City. Money would be used to install a complete sewer system.

Images

Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows the large sign which announces the remodel and lists the names of many of the people involved in the project.

Images

Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken on the stage, which was being used as the temporary children's staff offices. The stage curtain is visible to the right.

Images

Groundbreaking ceremony for the Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion project. This photo shows a number of people walking toward the tent which was set up in the front parking lot. Balloons are attached to one side of the tent.

Images

Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo was taken in Technical Services, which had extensive water damage from a broken water pipe.

Images

Betty Rochefort, President of the Friends of the Library, joins Gloria and S.H. Wen and Kent Ross, City Librarian at the Arcadia Public Library, during a recent Day at the Races benefit for the Arcadia Public Library Foundation. S.H. Wen is a member of the Foundation Board.

Images

Photo taken of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, during the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This view is of the outside looking toward the three windows which face the front parking lot area. The trellis and pillars are under construction.

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A skewed view of the front of Arcadia Public Library. This is the north side of the library building, facing Duarte Road. Boy stands under the arch that reads: Arcadia Public Library.

Images

Copy Room at the Arcadia Public Library as it appeared shortly after the Library remodel/renovation. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

Images

Friends of the Arcadia Public Library Bookstore as it appeared shortly after the library remodel/expansion. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

Images

Arcadia Public Library's Arcadia History Room as it appeared shortly after the Library remodel/expansion. Volunteer John Reuter is seen sitting at the desk. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

Images

Individual study room at the Arcadia Public Library. Three study rooms were added with the library remodel/expansion project. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

Images

Arcadia Public Library at First and Wheeler Avenues. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

Images

Old boiler room at the Arcadia Public Library. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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