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California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Library is open to the public and has official charts detailing the performance of every horse in every race for thoroughbreds run on the North American continent for the last 100 years; breeding and racing records of every thoroughbred produced in Great Britain and America for over 200 years; extensive, but incomplete, records from Australia, France, Chile and others.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 20, 1977

Pages: p. B-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 20, 1977

Pages: p. B-1

Subjects: California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Library

Item ID: 1923AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Biographical background on Alex McIntyre, assistant to City Manager, George Watts.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 19, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 19, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: City Employees - McIntyre, Alex

Item ID: 1158AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Longtime Arcadia interior designer Alex Mitchell died June 14 of a heart attack at the age of 64.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 28, 1992

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 28, 1992

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Mitchell, Alex

Item ID: 93AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Santa Anita Park completed its most successful season ever with $445 million wagered. Total attendance was also an all-time high. The admission tax netted the city $1.1 million. The Park's other contributions to the city are discussed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 21, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 21, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2411AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Discussion of projects undertaken as part of a $2 million improvement program at Santa Anita Park race track.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 4, 1981

Pages: p. A-7

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 4, 1981

Pages: p. A-7

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2412AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

New taxes on the Santa Anita Park race track are being considered as the city faces a possible $1.9 million budget deficit.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 10, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 10, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2413AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Summary of the amount of money wagered during the most recent meeting. For the 24 day Oak Tree meet, $74.5 million was bet. Of that, $62.6 million was returned to bettors. The balance went back into circulation through various channels, including state and local taxes.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 8, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 8, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association

Item ID: 2399AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Reconstruction of the main dirt track and secondary turf track at Santa Anita Park in final stages, closing out a project that meant a near rebuilding of the courses at a cost of almost $2 million.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 10, 1983

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 10, 1983

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2425AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

On a 4-1 vote, Arcadia City Council gave first reading to an ordinance whereby the City elects to receive a 1/3 of 1% of parimutual wagers at Santa Anita Park Race Track. Adoption means the city will not charge an admission tax.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 11, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 11, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2419AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A spokesperson for Santa Anita Consolidated has indicated that there is no intention of moving the Santa Anita Park race track to the $100 million sports complex proposed for the City of Los Angeles by Hollywood Park, Inc.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 20, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 20, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1945-1980

Item ID: 2392AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Air conditioning is being installed at the track as part of $3.4 million in improvements being made this summer in preparation for the first season of inter-track wagering offered at Santa Anita Park this year from July 27 to September 14.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 13, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 13, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2433AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A $3 million building project to increase stable capacity by 150 stalls is underway at Santa Anita Park. Completion, which is planned before the start of the Oak Tree meeting, will bring the total number of stalls to 2,100. The project is discussed in detail.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 25, 1982

Pages: p. B-4

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 25, 1982

Pages: p. B-4

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2416AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

As part of a $2.6 million capital improvements program, Santa Anita Park race track has built a 2-story addition to the east end of the club-house. The 2nd story patio will be open during the Oak Tree meet, with a third story to be constructed next year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 5, 1985

Pages: p. B-6 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 5, 1985

Pages: p. B-6 photo

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2427AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information regarding beginning of Santa Anita Park

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1932 p. 1 (rezoning for); July 1, 1932 p. 1; July 8, 1932 p. 1; July 15, 1932 p. 1; July 22, 1932 p. 1 (action postponed); July 29, 1932 p. 1 (endorsed by voters); August 5, 1932 p. 1 (rezoning ordered); August 12, 1932 p. 1 (contracts let); August 19, 1932 p. 1 (ground breaking); August 26, 1932 p. 1 (ceremonies); November 11, 1932 p. 1 (building permit issued); December 9, 1932 p. 1 (clubhouse); April 14, 1933, p. 1 (parimutual bill); June 30, 1933 p. 1 (racing votedby residents); September 29, 1933 p. 1 (racing permit applied for); January 12, 1934 p. 1 (permit granted); January 19, 1934 p. 1 (rezoning ordered); February 2, 1934 p. 1 (contract); March 16, 1934 p. 1 (title to property); March 23, 1934 p. 1 (taxes paid); May 11, 1934 p. 1 (progress); June 1, 1934 p. 7 (picture); June 15, 1934 p. 1 (plans for opening); July 13, 1934 p. 1 (progress); August 3, 1934 p. 1 ( " ); August 17, 1934 p. 1 (license fee ordinance); October 3 1934 p. 1 (plans); October 19, 1934 p. 1 ( " ); December 7, 1934 p. 1 (license fee set); December 21, 1934 p. 1 (opening); December 28, 1934 p. 1 (first racing day); March 8, 1935 p. 1 (first season ends)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1932 p. 1 (rezoning for); July 1, 1932 p. 1; July 8, 1932 p. 1; July 15, 1932 p. 1; July 22, 1932 p. 1 (action postponed); July 29, 1932 p. 1 (endorsed by voters); August 5, 1932 p. 1 (rezoning ordered); August 12, 1932 p. 1 (contracts let); August 19, 1932 p. 1 (ground breaking); August 26, 1932 p. 1 (ceremonies); November 11, 1932 p. 1 (building permit issued); December 9, 1932 p. 1 (clubhouse); April 14, 1933, p. 1 (parimutual bill); June 30, 1933 p. 1 (racing votedby residents); September 29, 1933 p. 1 (racing permit applied for); January 12, 1934 p. 1 (permit granted); January 19, 1934 p. 1 (rezoning ordered); February 2, 1934 p. 1 (contract); March 16, 1934 p. 1 (title to property); March 23, 1934 p. 1 (taxes paid); May 11, 1934 p. 1 (progress); June 1, 1934 p. 7 (picture); June 15, 1934 p. 1 (plans for opening); July 13, 1934 p. 1 (progress); August 3, 1934 p. 1 ( " ); August 17, 1934 p. 1 (license fee ordinance); October 3 1934 p. 1 (plans); October 19, 1934 p. 1 ( " ); December 7, 1934 p. 1 (license fee set); December 21, 1934 p. 1 (opening); December 28, 1934 p. 1 (first racing day); March 8, 1935 p. 1 (first season ends)

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 4175AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General items regarding Santa Anita Park

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1942 p. 1 (closed to racing for duration); September 11, 1944 p. 1 (released by Army); September 14, 1944 p. 1 (racing resumes); November 21, 1946 p. 1 (admission tax); December 29, 1946 p. 3 (picture); March 23, 1950 p. 12 (first track); February 21, 1955 p. 1 (historical park museum has lumber from Lucky Baldwins race track buildings); December 22, 1955 p. 10 (aerial drawing of tracks0; April 11, 1960 p. 1 (battle for control); April 28, 1960 p. 1 ( " ); May 2, 1960 p. 1 ( " ); December 8, 1960 p. 1 (helicopter landing studied); June 14, 1964 p. 1 (assessed valuation increased); March 29, 1973 p. 1 (behind the scenes); August 16, 1973 p. C-2 (Grandstand improvement)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1942 p. 1 (closed to racing for duration); September 11, 1944 p. 1 (released by Army); September 14, 1944 p. 1 (racing resumes); November 21, 1946 p. 1 (admission tax); December 29, 1946 p. 3 (picture); March 23, 1950 p. 12 (first track); February 21, 1955 p. 1 (historical park museum has lumber from Lucky Baldwins race track buildings); December 22, 1955 p. 10 (aerial drawing of tracks0; April 11, 1960 p. 1 (battle for control); April 28, 1960 p. 1 ( " ); May 2, 1960 p. 1 ( " ); December 8, 1960 p. 1 (helicopter landing studied); June 14, 1964 p. 1 (assessed valuation increased); March 29, 1973 p. 1 (behind the scenes); August 16, 1973 p. C-2 (Grandstand improvement)

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 4177AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Articles regarding night racing

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1966 p. 1 (Strub opposes proposal by state legislature on night racing); February 13, 1966 p. 1 (City Council is opposed); February 17, 1966 p. 1 (Council acts to ban); February 20, 1966 p. 1 (Harness racing assn. blasts Council and Strub); April 3,1966 p. 1 (Night racing law seen by state legislator in 1967); February 16, 1967 p. 1 (study of ban); March 16, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); April 16, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); May 4, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); May 11, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); June 8, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); July 9, 1967 p. 1 (Council block night racing; ok's added days of racing)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1966 p. 1 (Strub opposes proposal by state legislature on night racing); February 13, 1966 p. 1 (City Council is opposed); February 17, 1966 p. 1 (Council acts to ban); February 20, 1966 p. 1 (Harness racing assn. blasts Council and Strub); April 3,1966 p. 1 (Night racing law seen by state legislator in 1967); February 16, 1967 p. 1 (study of ban); March 16, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); April 16, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); May 4, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); May 11, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); June 8, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); July 9, 1967 p. 1 (Council block night racing; ok's added days of racing)

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 4178AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City parking tax

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 28, 1968 p. 1 (proposed); July 31, 1968 p. 1 ( " ); August 21, 1968 p. 1 (approved); November 19, 1969 p. 1 (repeal); December 3, 1969 p. 1 ( " )

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 28, 1968 p. 1 (proposed); July 31, 1968 p. 1 ( " ); August 21, 1968 p. 1 (approved); November 19, 1969 p. 1 (repeal); December 3, 1969 p. 1 ( " )

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 4179AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Items regarding strike at track.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 4, 1970 p. 1; January 7, 1970 p. 1; January 11, 1970 p. 1; January 18, 1970 p. 1; January 21, 1970 p. 1; January 25, 1970 p. 1; February 1, 1970 p. 1; February 4, 1970 p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 4, 1970 p. 1; January 7, 1970 p. 1; January 11, 1970 p. 1; January 18, 1970 p. 1; January 21, 1970 p. 1; January 25, 1970 p. 1; February 1, 1970 p. 1; February 4, 1970 p. 1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 4180AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Possible disposition of track

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 21, 1971 p. 1 (disposition if racing ceases); October 31, 1971 p. 1 (plans for use if track closes)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 21, 1971 p. 1 (disposition if racing ceases); October 31, 1971 p. 1 (plans for use if track closes)

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 4181AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Items regarding Sunday racing

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 22, 1973 p. 1 (opposed by City Council); May 3, 1973 p. 1 (track fights opposition); May 24, 1973 p. 1 ( " ); June 7, 1973 p. 1 ( " ); June 10, 1973 p. 1 ( " ); June 17, 1973 p. 1 (Council reversal); July 1, 1973 p. 1 (ban retained temporarily); July 5, 1973 p. 1 ( " )Juuly 15, 1973 p. 1 (Council lifts Sunday ban); July 19, 1973 p 1 (Calif.Horse Racing Board approves track request); October 4, 1973 p. 1 (traffic hassle)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 22, 1973 p. 1 (opposed by City Council); May 3, 1973 p. 1 (track fights opposition); May 24, 1973 p. 1 ( " ); June 7, 1973 p. 1 ( " ); June 10, 1973 p. 1 ( " ); June 17, 1973 p. 1 (Council reversal); July 1, 1973 p. 1 (ban retained temporarily); July 5, 1973 p. 1 ( " )Juuly 15, 1973 p. 1 (Council lifts Sunday ban); July 19, 1973 p 1 (Calif.Horse Racing Board approves track request); October 4, 1973 p. 1 (traffic hassle)

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 4182AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Biographical background on Alex McIntyre, assistant to City Manager, George Watts.

Longtime Arcadia interior designer Alex Mitchell died June 14 of a heart attack at the age of 64.

Santa Anita Park completed its most successful season ever with $445 million wagered. Total attendance was also an all-time high. The admission tax netted the city $1.1 million. The Park's other contributions to the city are discussed.

Discussion of projects undertaken as part of a $2 million improvement program at Santa Anita Park race track.

New taxes on the Santa Anita Park race track are being considered as the city faces a possible $1.9 million budget deficit.

Summary of the amount of money wagered during the most recent meeting. For the 24 day Oak Tree meet, $74.5 million was bet. Of that, $62.6 million was returned to bettors. The balance went back into circulation through various channels, including state and local taxes.

Reconstruction of the main dirt track and secondary turf track at Santa Anita Park in final stages, closing out a project that meant a near rebuilding of the courses at a cost of almost $2 million.

On a 4-1 vote, Arcadia City Council gave first reading to an ordinance whereby the City elects to receive a 1/3 of 1% of parimutual wagers at Santa Anita Park Race Track. Adoption means the city will not charge an admission tax.

A spokesperson for Santa Anita Consolidated has indicated that there is no intention of moving the Santa Anita Park race track to the $100 million sports complex proposed for the City of Los Angeles by Hollywood Park, Inc.

Air conditioning is being installed at the track as part of $3.4 million in improvements being made this summer in preparation for the first season of inter-track wagering offered at Santa Anita Park this year from July 27 to September 14.

A $3 million building project to increase stable capacity by 150 stalls is underway at Santa Anita Park. Completion, which is planned before the start of the Oak Tree meeting, will bring the total number of stalls to 2,100. The project is discussed in detail.

As part of a $2.6 million capital improvements program, Santa Anita Park race track has built a 2-story addition to the east end of the club-house. The 2nd story patio will be open during the Oak Tree meet, with a third story to be constructed next year.

General information regarding beginning of Santa Anita Park

General items regarding Santa Anita Park

Articles regarding night racing

City parking tax

Items regarding strike at track.

Possible disposition of track

Items regarding Sunday racing