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Contents: 1. "Caminos." First anniversary publication of Historical Society, May 1954. Three copies. 2. "Historical Society ..." Arcadia Tribune, February 21, 1955. 3. "Historical Society dedicates." Arcadia Tribune, May 17, 1956. 4. "Arcadia history now displayed." News clip, circa 1966. 5. "Historical…

Contents: 1. "Caminos." First anniversary publication of Historical Society, May 1954. Three copies.; 2. "Historical Society ..." Arcadia Tribune, February 21, 1955.; 3. "Historical Society dedicates." Arcadia Tribune, May 17, 1956.; 4. "Arcadia history now displayed." News clip, circa 1966.; 5. "Historical Society to open." Arcadia Tribune, October 20, 1966.; 6. "Historical items on display." Arcadia Tribune, February, 1967.; 7. "Society marks." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.; 8. "Caminos." Newsletter of Historical Society, October 1974.; 9. Commemorating Silver Anniversary brochure, October 1977.; 10. Invitation to the dedication of the Arcadia Historical Society Museum. Official program of service held May 20, 1956 in Arcadia County Park. NOTE: This location later had to be vacated and use of the building returned to Los Angeles County.; 11. "Arcadia welcomes new museum." Highlander, March 13, 1984, page 1.; 12. "Caminos." Newsletter of Historical Society, March 1978.; 13. Previews of coming attractions, 1988.; 14. Arcadia Historical Museum brochure, 1989.; 15. Development Services Department Staff Report recommending acceptance of $300,000 from Ruth and Charles Gilb to the Arcadia Historical Society for a new historical museum.; 16. Program from Ruth V. and Charles E. Gilb Historical Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony. March 3, 2000.; 17. Former Arcadia Mayor Floretta Lauber elected president of the Arcadia Historical Society. Sunday Star, July 15, 2001, p. A1.; 18. Memo to the Mayor and City Council from Don Penman, Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director on the "Report and Recommendation to Approve the Lease Agreement Between the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Historical Society for the Lease and Construction of the Historical Museum." March 16, 1999. (Money donated by Ruth and Charles Gilb to build a new Arcadia Historical Museum.); 19. "Caminos." Newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, May 2002, November 2002, January 2003, March 2003, c. October 2003, April 2005, January 2007, May 2010, October 2011.; 20. Arcadia Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony, May 14, 2008 at LA County Arcadia Park. Unveiling of "History Lives Here" markers.; 21. "The Beat Goes On: Arcadia's Backyard Bands of the Sixties," October 15, 2009. Arcadia Historical Society Brown Bag Lunch Talk with Gene Glasco. The bands, namely Fenwyck, CRY, and Mystery Brothers, and music of Arcadian Pat Robinson were discussed.; 22. Arcadia Historical Society press release dated December 3, 2009. Historical marker dedication: Santa Anita Park, part of the 75th anniversary opening day celebration December 26, 2009. The marker is the sixth in a series created by the Society under the slogan, "History Lives Here."; 23. Press release--Historical marker dedication: Adams' Pack Station on April 17, 2011. Part of 75th anniversary celebration, last remaining station of its kind in forest, 5th anniversary of ownership by Deb and Sue Burgess. This is the seventh marker dedicated by the Arcadia Historical Society. February 25, 2011.; 24. Historical marker deducation and sneak preview Sept. 24 and Oct. 2 Los Angeles County Arboretum (former home of Lucky Baldwin). Ninth marker dedicated by the Arcadia Historical Society, showcases vintage photographs and descriptions of the history and evolution of the Los Angeles County Arboretum that was once the home of Arcadia founder Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, near main entrance of Arboretum. Mountain Views News, p. 6, September 15, 2012.; 25. "History Lives Here" historical marker #10 noting Arcadia city founder Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, to be installed November, 2012.; 26. History Lives Here historical marker #10 dedication in Arcadia April 16: Elias "Lucky" Baldwin. Arcadia Weekly, p. 9, March 28, 2013, near Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue.; 27. History Lives Here historical marker #9 at Arboretum, by Lauragene Swenson. The Weekly Star, p. 2, October 7, 2012.; 28. History Lives Here historical marker #10 dedication April 16: Elias "Lucky" Baldwin. Mountain Views News, p. 7, March 30, 2013.; 29. "Walk of Champions Coming to Arcadia," Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 27, 2013. Funds are being raised to install the first fifty plaques in the sidewalks along Huntington Drive, in Arcadia's historic downtown area, to celebrate famous race horses, like Seabiscuit, jockeys, and trainers with a new Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions.; 30. Bits and pieces about the Arcadia Historical Society. Objectives of the society and a brief history of the Arcadia Historical Society. n.d.; 31. Arcadia Historical Society, Inc. By-Laws. Final draft #7, June 2005.; 32. Echoes of hoofbeats: Thoroughbred Walk of Champions to honor history of horse racing. Sandy Snider gives talk about the project at the museum. Pasadena Star News, August 23, 2014.; 33. Grand opening and dedication September 27, 2014 of the Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions, from page 1 of the Fall 2014 City of Arcadia Newsletter "Arcadia Community News."; 34. Arcadia Historical Society to unveil Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions. Arcadia Weekly, September 11, 2014.; 35A. Save the date-Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions Grand Opening color postcard, September 27, 2014. 35 B. Invitation to grand opening.; 36A. Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions, a project of Arcadia Historical Society, brochure. 36B. Invitation to Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions Gala Celebration honoring 2015 and 2016 inductess, special recognition Victor Espinoza, May 24, 2016.; 37. Historical Markers Project-History Lives Here staff report from William R. Kelly, City Manager to Mayor and City Council, June 3, 2003. Summary, discussions, fiscal impact and recomendation to proceed with project.; 38. Arcadia Depot & Hotel historical marker dedication January 26 at Arcadia Transit Plaza, Mountain Views News, January 24, 2017.; 39. Arcadia Historical Society's annual membership meeting and achievement award celebration for Arcadia Chinese Association's 35 years of community service, May 13, 2017. Lists past presidents of Arcadia Chinese Association, and program.; 40. Caminos-Newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society Spring 2016 contains Chronology of Arcadia's railways from 1883 to 2016 when Metro Gold Line Arcadia station was dedicated. Caminos-Newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Fall 2018 contains articles about Ed Andersen's presentation Lucky Baldwin: the man who was never licked, the annual Moon Festival, Downtown Halloween Festival, and Baldwin Lake "History Lives Here" historical marker. Caminos-Newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society Spring 2019, contains articles about Carol Libby's annual garden party, origins of Methodist Hospital of Southern California, historical plaque dedication at Cuccia Mansion-Quint House, the presentation of the program Anita Baldwin: an unconventional woman at Arcadia Public Library, and new directors on the Arcadia Historical Society Board.; 41. The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Winter 2020, Volume 1, Edition 1, its inaugural edition, contains article about how the Arcadia Bulletin newspaper came to be. The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Spring 2020, contains article about 1918-a year of destiny in Arcadia (Cooperative Arcadians-Arcadia Woman's Club, Rose Parade, Balloon School, Ross Field). The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Fall 2020. Volume 1, Edition 3. Includes remembrance of Carol G. Libby, 1929-2020. The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Spring 2021. Volume II, Edition 1. Murder mystery is smash success! The Society's annual Murder Mystery Dinner raised more than $3000 to further the mission of the Society. Fall 2021 newsletter. Volume II, Edition 2. Anita M. Baldwin statue unveiled! Statue of Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's daughter, Anita, was unveiled October 25, 2021 on the grounds of the Le Meridien Hotel on Huntington Drive. Dubbed "A Legacy of Charity" in homage to Ms. Baldwin's famous philanthropic spirit, the bronze figure displays eleven elements, each representing an important aspect of Ms. Baldwin's life. Winter 2022 newsletter, Vol II, Edition 3. Spring 2022 newsletter, Vol II, Edition 4. The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Winter 2024, Volume IV, Edition 1. Spotlights board member Jolene Cadenbach and includes article on Ross Field balloon school.; 42. Historical Tid Bits about Cuccia-Quint house, built 1919 at 526 Duarte Road, honored as Arcadia's first historic landmark. Historical Tid Bits about Cozad Park at southwest corner of Second Avenue and Huntington Drive.; 43. Program-Dedication of Historical Marker #11 at Gold Line Arcadia Station, Arcadia Transit Plaza on January 26, 2017. See also VF Railroads, #22 for Arcadia's Railway Transportation Chronology Timeline.

Subjects: Historical Society

Item ID: 98AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Humane Society Scrapbook

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Contents: 1. Arcadia Humane Society Scrapbook Minutes: October 12, 1927-June 10, 1941; July 21, 1942; July 13, 1943; August 10, 1943.

Contents: 1. Arcadia Humane Society Scrapbook Minutes: October 12, 1927-June 10, 1941; July 21, 1942; July 13, 1943; August 10, 1943.

Subjects: Arcadia Humane Society Scrapbook

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 14

Shelf Number: Shelf A1

Item ID: 323AF

Collection: Subject Files

Museums-Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum

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Contents: 1. Lessons from history. Article describing the new museum building with floor plan and color photos. World Architecture, May 2002, page 44-50. (Magazine and color copy) 2. Arcadia Historical Museum. Article written in German. Bauwelt May 17, 2002. 3. Article describing the museum written …

Contents: 1. Lessons from history. Article describing the new museum building with floor plan and color photos. World Architecture, May 2002, page 44-50. (Magazine and color copy); 2. Arcadia Historical Museum. Article written in German. Bauwelt May 17, 2002.; 3. Article describing the museum written in both English and Japanese. Color and b/w photos. Architecture and Urbanism, 02:06 No. 381.; 4. Invitation from Arcadia Historical Society and Santa Anita Park for a wine and light supper with proceeds to benefit the Arcadia Historical Museum Building Fund. December 13, 1999. Digital graphic of new museum on front of invitation. Also 2nd copy of graphic photo.; 5. Needs Assessment Survey and Report. May 19, 1999. City of Arcadia, Arcadia Historical Museum, Arcadia Historical Society. Prepared by: Sparano + Mooney Architecture, Inc.; 6. "Museum Contractor Selected," City of Arcadia press release, August 2, 2000. Bid awarded to Van Nuys based BEGL Construction Co., Inc.; 7. "Museum dreams - Arcadia Historical Society fills larger building with its collected treasures. The Sunday Star, October 28, 2001, page 1-2. Article describing the Oct. 20th grand opening of the museum. Includes photo of Ruth and Charles Gilb.; 8. Press release dated August 7, 2002 announcing that the Arcadia Historical Museum will be joining museums around the nation in "Museums Celebrate America Freedoms: Joining Communities in a Day of Remembrance September 11." Details of the activities at the museum on September 11 are included.; 9. Color brochure on the museum with membership application. 2002.; 10. Invitation to the preview party for the grand opening of the museum, October 19, 2001. Given by the Arcadia Historical Society and the City of Arcadia. 11. Formal invitation to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the museum on Saturday, October 20, 2001.; 12. Local girl's Gold Award project to be part of Arcadia's September 11th Day of Remembrance at the Arcadia Historical Museum. Tiffany Tseng volunteers at the museum and photographed local residents and asked them to share their thoughts on America and September 11th. The Sunday Star, September 8, 2002, p.1.; 13. Grand Opening Ceremony program. October 20, 2001.; 14. Informal flyer from The Arcadia Historical Society and The City of Arcadia inviting people to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the museum on October 20, 2001.; 15. President's Message from CAMINOS, newsletter of the Arcadia Historical Society, welcoming the new curator, Maren (Marni) Hackley. Includes background information on her. January 2002.; 16. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum postcard. "Have you visited the new Museum?" Orange crate label created by Anielka Gallo on front of postcard with address, days and hours open. 2002. (4 postcards); 17. Seabiscuit mania. Arcadia Historical Museum shows off items celebrating horse-racing icon. Sunday Star, August 17, 2003, page 1.; 18. Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum, Long Range Plan 2006.; 19. Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum general information on 9"x4" card. Shows Anoakia Fountain on front side and light fixture from Anoakia designed by Maynard Dixon on the back side.; 20. Gallery Guide to the "Army Balloon School" exhibit that ran November 2005 through January 2006.; 21. "Profiles in courage: veteran registry on display at Arcadia Museum." The Weekly Star, May 29, 2007. Curator Alycia Wood is in photograph.; 22. "A Trip Down Memory Lane...Salute to former Arcadia High School Educators" exhibit. Invitation to opening reception, February 7, 2006.; 23. Postcard for "A Trip Down Memory Lane...Stories by former Arcadia High School Educators," an Arcadia Historical Society Program, January 29, 2006.; 24. "Childhood Memories of Dolls" photo and caption of museum exhibit curated by Hwee-Ching Sinclair. Pasadena Star News, December 12, 2007, p. Local 2.; 25. Exhibit pays tribute to Tongva tribe, Weekly Star, a supplement to the Pasadena Star News, September 18, 2008. Museum exhibit is called Tongva: our voice, our history, our people.; 26. Celebrating 5 years, a Sunday Soiree, October 22, 2006 program, with museum's vision statement, mission statement, and goals. Lists names of Historical Museum Commission and Arcadia Historical Society Board. Timeline of recent Arcadia history from 1974-2006.; 27. Arcadia Historical Museum Foundation 10th anniversary celebration dinner program, October 9, 2011.; 28. Arcadia Historical Museum Foundation proposed Education Center leaflet, including artist's rendering, July 2010.; 29. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum Map, undated.; 30. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum postcard "Add your name to our donor tree." Donating a leaf starts at $250.; 31. 2009 Exhibit Calendar, including January through March 6, 2010.; 32. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum two sided pamphlet, 9" x 4" cardstock with museum's mission, hours, parking, basic information. Undated.; 33. History of the Arcadia Museum (postcard size). No date.

Subjects: Museums-Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum

Item ID: 262AF

Collection: Subject Files

Baldwin, Anita-Red Star Society

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Contents: 1. Three pages copied from the 1917 souvenir program in honor of Anita Baldwin at the Shrine Auditorium June 9, 1917. Original is in the Anita Baldwin file at the Southwest Museum. 2. "Work of Humane Societies." Animal Heroes of the Great War by Ernest Harold Baynes, no date. 3. "For the Red St…

Contents: 1. Three pages copied from the 1917 souvenir program in honor of Anita Baldwin at the Shrine Auditorium June 9, 1917. Original is in the Anita Baldwin file at the Southwest Museum.; 2. "Work of Humane Societies." Animal Heroes of the Great War by Ernest Harold Baynes, no date.; 3. "For the Red Star." Article on benefit given by Anita Baldwin. Source unknown, circa 1917.; 4. "Entertains Society Actresses." Los Angeles Times, July 24, 1917.; 5. "Baldwin Ranch gates to open." Los Angeles Daily Times, May 24, 1917, Part I, page 9.; 6. Our four-footed soldiers on battle front and farm. Article by Anita M. Baldwin, Los Angeles Times, December 16, 1917.

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita-Red Star Society

Item ID: 20AF

Collection: Subject Files

Library-Local Historical Paintings

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Contents: 1. "Historical Art of Valley." Arcadia Tribune, November 10, 1967. Two copies. 2. "Gallery Guide." Guide to historic paintings, eleven pages. Two copies. 3. Invitation to presentation of paintings, November 12, 1967. Copy of brochure, two pages. 4. "Library group will present water colors." Los Ang…

Contents: 1. "Historical Art of Valley." Arcadia Tribune, November 10, 1967. Two copies.; 2. "Gallery Guide." Guide to historic paintings, eleven pages. Two copies.; 3. Invitation to presentation of paintings, November 12, 1967. Copy of brochure, two pages.; 4. "Library group will present water colors." Los Angeles Times, November 9, 1967.; 5. "Historical paintings for." Arcadia Tribune, November 6, 1967.; 6. "Presentation of historical art to be made today" Arcadia Tribune, November 12, 1967.; 7. Edna Lenz and Justine Wishek watercolors. Oral history regarding their 100 watercolors donated to the Arcadia Library from the Friends of the Library. Undated.; 8. Appraisal of Lenz/Wishek paintings by Poulson Galleries, December 1996. Original and acid-free copy.; 9. "Library to keep Lenz/Wishek Watercolor Collection." Arcadia Weekly, March 27, 1997, page 24.; 10. Photo of display rack used to display Lenz/Wishek paintings in the late 1960s-1970s.; 11. "Agreement of Sale." Copy of contract of sale of paintings to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library by Mrs. Edna B. Lenz and Mrs. Justine J. Wishek. Total amount $2,000. Witnessed and executed August 2nd, 1966. (Original in file cabinet)

Subjects: Library-Local Historical Paintings

Item ID: 144AF

Collection: Subject Files

Railroads-Arcadia Railroad Station

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Contents: 1. "Old Arcadia train depot to be dedicated at Pomona." News clip with picture, no date. (Picture is the same as photo #10) 2. "The old depot." News clip, September 20, 1966. 3. "Arcadia landmark threatened." Daily News Post, parts I and II, September 4, 1965. 4. "Arcadia adds to railroad a…

Contents: 1. "Old Arcadia train depot to be dedicated at Pomona." News clip with picture, no date. (Picture is the same as photo #10); 2. "The old depot." News clip, September 20, 1966.; 3. "Arcadia landmark threatened." Daily News Post, parts I and II, September 4, 1965.; 4. "Arcadia adds to railroad annals." Arcadia Tribune, September 12, 1971.; 5. "A glimpse of Arcadia's past." Arcadia News-Post, September 1, 1971.; 6. "Depot to pass into history." Arcadia News-Post, August 20, 1979.; 7. "Arcadia's depots head for history." Arcadia News-Post, August 6, 1969.; 8. "Two volunteer workers begin work on depot." News Post, September 12, 1969.; 9. "Train depot tells sad, sad stories." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1969?; 10. "Working on the railroad." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.; 11. "Old Arcadia depot lives." Arcadia Tribune, August 29, 1971.; 12. "A bit of Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, September 17, 1969.; 13. "Abandoned station not forgotten." Arcadia Tribune, March 9, 1978.; 14. Information on Wm. Kreutzkamp, station agent, Santa Fe Station. Summer 1978.; 15. Arcadia Santa Fe Station was apparently completed early in 1887. Information based on the research of Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, November 1979.; 16. Postcard size drawing of the Arcadia Station in three colors. No date.; 17. "Santa Fe reaches California by overcoming many obstacles." Arcadia Historical Society, no date.

Subjects: Railroads-Arcadia Railroad Station

Item ID: 185AF

Collection: Subject Files

Railroads-Santa Anita Station

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Contents: 1. "Santa Fe starts Arcadia towards ultimate in cooperation." Arcadia Historical Society, no date. 2. "The old Santa Anita Station." Newspaper photo plate of station with buggy, no date. 3. "Worn Santa Anita Station links California of old." Los Angeles Times with photos, February 26, 1939. 4…

Contents: 1. "Santa Fe starts Arcadia towards ultimate in cooperation." Arcadia Historical Society, no date.; 2. "The old Santa Anita Station." Newspaper photo plate of station with buggy, no date.; 3. "Worn Santa Anita Station links California of old." Los Angeles Times with photos, February 26, 1939.; 4. Woman station master, Nora Higganson, 1895-1898. Information from Sandy Snider, Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, June 6, 1975.; 5. "Taxi, mister." Article by Robert Clark from Westways, p.7, August 1947.; 6. Elevation drawings of Santa Anita Station. West and front drawings. No date.; 7. "Catching flavor of cowboy era." By Ed Ainsworth, Los Angeles Times, February 1964.; 8. "Colorful landmark reprieved." Independent Star News, March 1, 1964.; 9. "Time running out." Inter-city news photo and caption, circa 1964.; 10. "Move or oblivion for station." Inter-city news photo and article, circa 1964.; 11. "Lucky's heirs uninterested in old depot." News clip, September 1, 1966.; 12. "Arcadia Historical Society to hear Santa Anita Depot report." Independent Star News, October 8, 1967.; 13. "Santa Anita Station has survival." Arcadia News-Post, April 5, 1967.; 14. "Old Santa Fe depot fate." Arcadia Tribune, February 12, 1967.; 15. "This is an attraction of the future." Arcadia Tribune, May 11, 1967.; 16. "Lucky Baldwin's old train station nears new home." Los Angeles Times, May 14, 1967.; 17. State of California, Governor's Office stationery. Letter from Win Adams to the Santa Anita Republican Women's Club, regarding moving the station. January 7, 1968.; 18. "Train depot to gain city help." Arcadia Tribune, January 14, 1968.; 19. "Depot fund climbs to $5,600." Arcadia Tribune, April 4, 1968.; 20. "Lucky Baldwin stories recalled regarding railway station ceremony." News clip, September 12, 1968.; 21. "Built in 1885." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, May 23, 1968.; 22. "Save the station." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1968.; 23. "Depot work on schedule." News clip, July 1969.; 24. "Ceremony held Wednesday at Santa Fe site." News clip with two photos, circa September 11, 1968.; 25. "Successful conclusion." News clip, September 15, 1968.; 26. "Station fans hold going-away party." News clip, September 15, 1968.; 27. "Santa Anita Station." Chapter from the book, Nuestro Pueblo, 1940, p. 168.; 28. "First bricks." Arcadia Tribune, November 2, 1969.; 29. "The old Santa Fe Depot." Arcadia News-Post, August 29, 1969.; 30. "Arcadia depots head for history." Arcadia News-Post, August 6, 1969.; 31. "Taking shape." Arcadia Tribune, October 1, 1969.; 32. "Going up." Arcadia Tribune, September 7, 1969.; 33. "Save the station campaign." Arcadia News-Post, July 24, 1968.; 34. "The Santa Anita Depot." Lasca Leaves, volume XV, number 1, March 1970.; 35. "$29,628 given for depot; restoration almost done." Arcadia Tribune, circa April 1970.; 36. "Mrs. Sidney Platford, Arcadia Historical Society." Arcadia News-Post, July 2, 1970.; 37. "History of the preservation of the Santa Anita Santa Fe Depot in Arcadia, California." Report by the Arcadia Historical Society, June 1970.; 38. "Santa Anita Station - Santa Fe Railroad." Article by Bruce R. Wetmore, Curator. No Date.; 39. "Flag for depot." Arcadia Tribune, January 11, 1970.; 40. "Lucky Baldwin railroad depot premiere night." Arcadia News-Post, July 2, 1970.; 41. "Put 200 men to work." Arcadia News-Post, July 22, 1970.; 42. "Members of the Chamber of Commerce." Arcadia News-Post, June 17, 1970.; 43. "Patricia Warren, Arboretum Historical Curator." Arcadia News-Post, September 18, 1970.; 44. "Depot dedication full of nostalgia." Arcadia News-Post, September 30, 1970.; 45. "Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli." Arcadia News-Post, September 26, 1970.; 46. Invitation to official dedication ceremonies for Santa Anita Depot. September 25, 1970.; 47. "A dream come true in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, September 27, 1970.; 48. "Golden spike marks finish." Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1971.; 49. "Historic Society drive preserved Santa Fe Depot." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.; 50. "The Santa Anita Station." Cover of The View from Sierra Madre, September 28, 1972.; 51. "History of the Santa Anita (Santa Fe) Depot." Historical Society.; 52. "Santa Anita Station." 8x10 drawing by E. Reukama, circa 1969.; 53. "Lucky Baldwin furnished the brick." 3x5 photo.; 54. "Santa Anita Depot history." Article by Patricia Warren of the Arboretum.; 55. "Santa Anita Depot." The Westerners, June 1974.; 56. Blue prints from Laddie Dick.; 57. "The Harvard telescope was unloaded." Notes by W.W. Robinson in The San Gabriel Mountains, 1977.; 58. "Demolition-threatened depot now popular Arcadia landmark." Arcadia Tribune, March, 5, 1978.; 59. Miscellaneous news clips relating Santa Anita Railroad Station, Sierra Madre Vista, 1890-1891.; 60. "We were shown the plans and specifications of the new depot." Sierra Madre Vista, April 14, 1888.; 61. "Santa Anita Station was opened for use on November 1, 1890." Research by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, November 1979.; 62. "The story of the Santa Anita Depot." Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, given at the 10th anniversary of its dedication, September 1980.; 63. "Santa Anita Depot." Pasadena Union, p. A1, September 6, 1972.; 64. Original Santa Anita Station when Old ranch Road crossed the tracks. Sepia postcard, Coldwell-Banker Realtors, Arcadia. No date.; 65. "Moving Day - Save-the-Depot." Pasadena Star News, September 12, 1969.; 66. "Deserted depot at Santa Anita link to fabulous Lucky Baldwin." Pasadena Star News, no date.; 67. Santa Anita station of the Santa Fe Railroad, in Sierra Madre, opened in June 1886, but only benches were available until a small station was built in 1888. From page 102 of book Pasadena Area History by Manuel Pineda and E. Caswell Perry (1972)..

Subjects: Railroads-Santa Anita Station

Item ID: 186AF

Collection: Subject Files

Historic Houses

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Contents: 1. "Historic house faces wreckers." Pasadena Star News, March 2, 1961. O.D. Harris home. 2. "The start of it all." News clip, no date. Hiram Unruh home. 3. "The first house on Arcadia town site." Note paper printed by Edna Lenz. O. D. Harris home. 4. "Historic Otto Winkler house demolished." …

Contents: 1. "Historic house faces wreckers." Pasadena Star News, March 2, 1961. O.D. Harris home.; 2. "The start of it all." News clip, no date. Hiram Unruh home.; 3. "The first house on Arcadia town site." Note paper printed by Edna Lenz. O. D. Harris home.; 4. "Historic Otto Winkler house demolished." Arcadia Tribune, April 27, 1975.; 5. Letter from W. T. Beckwith regarding the Richard Neutra designed house on Sycamore and Oakwood.; 6. "The Unruh home." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.; 7. Fact sheet on the house at 100 North First Avenue.; 8. "Colorful bit of history torn down." Arcadia Tribune, June 22, 1978.; 9. "An old house gets a new look. Peter Cuccia home, now owned and used by Our Savior Lutheran Church at 512 West Duarte Road." Arcadia Tribune, October 19, 1978.; 10. Title search papers conducted on property at 15 West Colorado Boulevard. O.D. Harris house shows place built circa 1887.; 11. Title search on property at 206 North First Avenue, north-east corner of First and Santa Clara, February 1981. Five pages from Title Insurance listing names and owners from Hugo Reid to date.; 12. Historical Arcadia home to be shown on Holiday Homes Tour. Includes name of colonel Northam who originally built the Clara Baldwin Stocker house.; 13. "Old jailhouse faces destruction." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1964-1965.; 14. "City Council has expressed interest in creating as a historical site - the jail." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1964-1965.; 15. Pasadena Showcase House of Design catalog describing house at 995 Hampton Road built by Roland E. Coate, Sr. for Lawrence and Josephine Garat Wilcox Barker of Barker Brothers fame. Apr/May 2000.; 16. Arcadia 1940's estate is Showcase House of Design. (995 Hampton Road) Pasadena Star News Spring 2000.; 17. "Twin Oaks" home background written by Sandy Snider. (Clara Baldwin Home); 18. "Robin's Nest reflects turn-of-century elegance." Article on the two-story house at 6502 Temple City Blvd. that was built as a honeymoon cottage for Anita Baldwin on the occasion of her marriage to George Baldwin. The house was named "The Robin's Nest" and was a gift from her father Elias "Lucky" Baldwin. Temple City Times. January 6, 1977.; 19. Memo from Jason Kruckeberg, Arcadia Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director dated November 6, 2012 recommending a special use permit to allow the Pasadena Showcase House to renovate a property and house for the 2013 Pasadena Showcase House and Design Event from April 21, 2013-May 19, 2013. The showcase house will be 995 Hampton Road in Arcadia.; 20. Pasadena Showcase House of Design catalog describing house at 995 Hampton Road built by Roland E. Coate, Sr. (bio p. 46) for C. Lawrence Barker and Josephine Garat Barker (bio p. 47) of Barker Brothers furniture fame. Apr/May 2013.; 21. Description and history of house at 995 Hampton Road, Arcadia, a 1941 "Monterey Colonial"house designed by architect Roland E. Coate. It has been the site of Pasadena Showcase House of Design in the past. Description and history written by Tim Gregory.; 22. Table 4.5-2 list of "Built Environment Historic Resources" (addresses of possible historic structures) from the Arcadia General Plan Update Draft Program EIR 2010. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/docs/deir_4.5_cultural resources_7-19-10.pdf on May 31, 2014.; 23.Five documents: 1. Arcadia Citywide Historic Resources Survey (by Architectural Resources Group-ARG) frequently asked questions. 2. Arcadia Historic Preservation Ordinance Draft August 2, 2018. 3. Fact Sheet Draft Historic Preservation Ordinance. 4. Translation in Chinese text of Fact Sheet Draft Historic Preservation Ordinance. 5. Notice of Special Meeting study session to report, discuss revisions to the draft Historic Preservation Ordinance, September 27, 2018.; 24. 2020 Pasadena showcase house selected in Arcadia, the first time Arcadia has hosted since 2013 and third time ever. The house is at 1220 Rancho Road. From Arcadia Weekly, October 17, 2019.; 25. 2020 Pasadena Showcase House: The Locke House, in Arcadia, is for sale. Asking price $6.998 million. It is a 1937 Federal country-style estate by Hollywood's society architect Gerard R. Colcord, in the Santa Anita Oaks neighborhood.

Subjects: Historic Houses

Item ID: 97AF

Collection: Subject Files

Blueprints Gas stations.

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Contents: Blueprints – Gas stations, Items 1-4 1. Plot plan for Shell Oil Co. Service Station plan, 171 E. Live Oak, N.W. corner of Live Oak & 2nd, Nov. 5, 1958 2. Plans for Shell Oil Co. 704 Huntington Drive. Huntington Drive and Baldwin, June 24, 1970 3. Slimline Plan for Union Oil Co. 1127 S. Baldwin, Arc…

Contents: Blueprints – Gas stations, Items 1-4 1. Plot plan for Shell Oil Co. Service Station plan, 171 E. Live Oak, N.W. corner of Live Oak & 2nd, Nov. 5, 1958 2. Plans for Shell Oil Co. 704 Huntington Drive. Huntington Drive and Baldwin, June 24, 1970 3. Slimline Plan for Union Oil Co. 1127 S. Baldwin, Arcadia, March 5, 1948 4. Plans for Richfield Oil Co. 5 W. Foothill Blvd. May 29, 1956

Subjects: Blueprints; Gas stations

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 85

Shelf Number: Shelf H15

Item ID: 391AF

Collection: Subject Files

City of Arcadia- Arcadia Redevelopment Agency

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Contents: City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1962-1984.

Contents: City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1962-1984.

Subjects: City of Arcadia- Arcadia Redevelopment Agency

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 91

Shelf Number: Shelf C6

Item ID: 397AF

Collection: Subject Files

City of Arcadia -Arcadia Redevelopment Agency

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Contents: City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1985-1991 Amended Agency Bylaws approved by the Agency and Council on March 6, 2001 Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements June 30, 1997 Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements June 30, 1998 Lease Rate Data Inform…

Contents: City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1985-1991; Amended Agency Bylaws approved by the Agency and Council on March 6, 2001; Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements June 30, 1997; Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements June 30, 1998; Lease Rate Data Information Sheets-July 1995, July 1998, February 1999, December 1999, June 2001, January 2002, September 2002, April 2003, November 2003.; City of Arcadia Assessed Value (Net Taxable) Fiscal Years 1986-1987 through 2000-2001. City of Arcadia Business License Activity and Building Permit Valuation History for FY 1995-1996 through 2000-2001. Redevelopment Agency Highlights 1974-2001). Partial list of Agency Asssisted Projects.

Subjects: City of Arcadia -Arcadia Redevelopment Agency

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 92

Shelf Number: Shelf C6

Item ID: 398AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia-Library-Arcadia Public Library Foundation

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Contents: 1. Letter to Arcadia Public Library Foundation from Internal Revenue Service approving federal income tax exemption under section 501(a) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Dated June 30, 1995. 2.Arcadia Public Library Foundation brochure from 2005, describing the foundation with don…

Contents: 1. Letter to Arcadia Public Library Foundation from Internal Revenue Service approving federal income tax exemption under section 501(a) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Dated June 30, 1995.; 2.Arcadia Public Library Foundation brochure from 2005, describing the foundation with donation form.; 3. "Opening minds to shape our future" brochure outlines the needs and goals of the Arcadia Public Library Foundation.; 4. Arcadia Public Library Foundation letterhead.; 5. Arcadia Public Library Foundation "Capital Campaign" brochure and form for donations, to fill needs associated with the library remodeling project. Circa 1995-1996.; 6. Arcadia Public Library Foundation Patron Recognition luncheon, September 28, 1997.; 7. Page from the library website about the Library Foundation with its goals and history. c. 2015. Note: The Foundation dissolved in 2016.

Subjects: Arcadia-Library-Arcadia Public Library Foundation

Item ID: 287AF

Collection: Subject Files

City of Arcadia Assessment Books of the Property in the City of Arcadia

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Start Date: 1948

End Date: 1954

Contents: City of Arcadia. Assessment books of the property in the City of Arcadia. Includes legal description, last known owner, value of land, taxes paid. 101 A. Book 1. Assessment no. 1-728. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 2. Assessment no.729-1721. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. 101 B. Book 3. Assessment…

Start Date: 1948

End Date: 1954

Contents: City of Arcadia. Assessment books of the property in the City of Arcadia. Includes legal description, last known owner, value of land, taxes paid.; 101 A. Book 1. Assessment no. 1-728. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 2. Assessment no.729-1721. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.; 101 B. Book 3. Assessment no. 1722-2532. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 4. Assessment no. 2533-3391. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.; 101 C. Book 5. Assessment no. 3392-4596. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 6. Assessment No. 4597-5666. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.; 101 D. Book 7. Assessment no. 5667-6765. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 8. Assessment no. 6767-7784A. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.; 101 E. Book 9. Assessment no. 7785-9032. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 10. Assessment no. 9033-9976. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.