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Population

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Contents: 1. characteristics of the population, 1940. 2. population of 1940 by census tracts. 3. special census of Arcadia, September 5, 1946. 4. Census report reveals growth of Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune March 25, 1948. 5. Census shows 21,239 living. news clip February 12, 1949. 6. Report to the Cit…

Contents: 1. characteristics of the population, 1940.; 2. population of 1940 by census tracts.; 3. special census of Arcadia, September 5, 1946.; 4. Census report reveals growth of Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune March 25, 1948.; 5. Census shows 21,239 living. news clip February 12, 1949.; 6. Report to the City of Arcadia on its population growth, 1950-1960.; 7. Arcadia population, January 1951. hand-written.; 8. Census shows 5400 increase. Arcadia Tribune February 21, 1952.; 9. Facts about Arcadia. from City publication, 1968.; 10. Selected U.S. census characteristics, 1960-1970.; 11. Selected socio-economic characteristics April 1, 1970.; 12. City of Arcadia census tracts, 1970 census.; 13. Population growth past 1940 census. from: Arcadia General Plan, 1972.; 14. High numbers in Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune July 5, 1973.; 15. East valley population up - west valley down. Los Angeles Times June 30, 1974.; 16. Pasadena holds rank in declining population. Arcadia Tribune February 9, 1975.; 17. Population estimate for Arcadia as of January 1, 1975. from: State Controller's Office.; 18. General characteristics of the population: 1970 and other census data. 13 pages.; 19. Census makes sense of city growth. n.d.; 20. U.S. Bureau of the Census has released the final 1980 census of population and housing for Arcadia. Single sheet from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census. March 30, 1981.; 21. Southern California Association of Governments compilation of California population statistics, March 1981. 5 pages.; 22. Population estimate - Arcadia as of January 1, 1981: 46,029. Certification from State Controllers' Office.; 23. SCAG 1980 Census report - housing data.; 24. California State Census Data Center - data collected during April 1, 1980 decennial census. Six sheets of data, together with a tract map of Arcadia. Received from City Hall March 29, 1982.; 25. Arcadia by census tracts, 1980.; 26. Arcadia by census tracts - 1980. Taken from Thomas Bros. census tract mapbook.; 27. College survey shows amazing Arcadia growth. news clip, circa 1950.; 28. Planner outlines population trends. Arcadia Highlander January 15, 1986.; 29. Neighbors: Arcadia - a look at our town. Arcadia Highlander October 21, 1987 p. 6 reprint.; 30. U.S. census figures for Arcadia - 1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980 and 1990.; 31. 1990 census of population and housing characteristics, Arcadia.; 32. 1990 census of population characteristics, Arcadia. 1990 Census Arcadia Information Demographic Profile, Population and Housing Census Quick Tables (QT) from Summary File 1 and Summary File 3 (Quick Tables retrieved from Internet on August 25, 2003).; 33. 1990 census of population and housing, Arcadia.; 34. All but three Valley cities grew in 1980s. Foothill Inter-City Newspapers January 30, 1991.; 35. Population estimates for California Cities and Counties - Report 91 E-1, January 1, 1990 and January 1, 1991. Official State Estimates of the State of California.; 36. Population estimates for California Cities and Counties - Report 93 E-4A, May 1993 - Official State Estimates of the State of California.; 37. Essay "The Chinese American Experience in the San Gabriel Valley" by Amy Luu, for the Chinese American Museum Website. Retrieved 8/12/2004. Includes Chinese immigration population statistics.; 38. Gum Saan Journal: Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, Volume 28, No. 1. 2005. By Jenny Cho, Chris Lee and Susie Ling. Of note is the article "The Early History of Chinese Americans in the San Gabriel Valley" by Susie Ling. Arcadia is specifically mentioned on pages 25, 27, 30, 35, 46. The early Chinese in Arcadia worked for Lucky Baldwin as ranch hands or domestic workers. Includes Census 2000 population figures of San Gabriel Valley cities. Gift from the writer Susie Ling. Her business card is enclosed.; 39. Arcadia population statistics from the publication California Cities, Towns & Counties, 2005, p. 17. Data taken from 2000 Census except as noted. Includes year 2004 estimate.; 40. "Asian newcomers create consternation in Arcadia." Actor Sho Kosugi in front of his controversial home, which has become a symbol of old timers' resentment in Arcadia. Los Angeles Times, September 19, 1985, p. SG, A1.; 41.Will increase of Asians stir friction in Arcadia? 1 in a series of 5 articles by Marina Milligan. Arcadia Tribune, April 26, 1989, p. A-1.; 42. Asian influx creates gaps in cultures. 2 in a series of 5 articles by Marina Milligan. Arcadia Tribune, April 30, 1989, p. A-1.; 43. American dream often comes with hardships. 3 in a series of 5 articles by Marina Milligan. Arcadia Tribune, May 3, 1989, p. A-1.; 44. Students grapple with language, cultural barriers. 4 in a series of 5 articles by Marina Milligan. Arcadia Tribune, May 7, 1989, p. A-1.; 45. Striving to bridge gap between different cultures. 5 in a series of 5 articles by Marina Milligan. Arcadia Tribune, May 10, 1989, p. A-1.; 46. Editorial. Shifting ethnicity: Arcadia adjusting to these changes. Arcadia Tribune. May 10, 1989, p. A4.; 47. Arcadia demographics and socio-economic characteristics from California Cities, Towns & Counties, 2008. Includes population and general information such as local officials, housing, municipal finance and school district statistics.; 48. Arcadia, CA Quick Facts from the U.S. Census Bureau with population estimate of 56,286 for 2006. Population characteristics from the 2000 Census and Business Quick Facts for the year 2002. Printed from the World Wide Web on November 20, 2008.; 49. Arcadia demographics and socio-economic characteristics, general information, municipal finance. California Cities, Towns & Counties 2009.; 50. 2010 Census Results, Arcadia, CA. Summary sheet showing population by age, race and ethnicity, housing, relationships, and households.; 51. 1980 Census, Arcadia data. Various tables.; 52. 2010 Census. Demographic profile data of Arcadia, CA. Includes total population, sex, age, race. Retrieved from website www.census.gov, American Fact Finder, on September 20, 2012.; 53. 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Arcadia, CA. Includes education, marital status, relationships, fertility. Retrieved from website www.census.gov, American Fact Finder, on September 20, 2012.; 54. 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Arcadia, CA. Includes income, employment, occupation, commuting to work. Retrieved from website www.census.gov, American Fact Finder, on September 20, 2012.; 55. 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Arcadia, CA. Includes occupancy structure, housing value and costs, utilities. Retrieved from website www.census.gov, American Fact Finder, on September 20, 2012.; 56. 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Arcadia, CA. Includes sex and age, race, Hispanic origin, housing units. Retrieved from website www.census.gov, American Fact Finder, on September 20, 2012.; 57. Why are Chinese millionaires buying mansions in an L.A. suburb? (In print title is "Cash Pad: Chinese money transforms a California suburb" (Arcadia) by Karen Weise. Bloomberg Businessweek, October 20-October 26, 2014, pp. 52-57). Retrieved from www.businessweek.com on October 24, 2014. See also print version in VF Houses.; 58. New wave of Chinese home buyers pose questions for Arcadia, October 20, 2014. Retrieved from 89.3 FM radio station KPCC website www.scpr.org on October 21, 2014.; 59. Arcadia, from Profiles of California, 4th edition, 2015.; 60. Arcadia, from Profiles of California, 2018 edition, Greyhouse Publishing.; 61. San Gabriel Valley's population larger than 42 states. Survey: 28 percent of area residents of Asian descent. Pasadena Star News, February 22, 2018.; 62. City of Arcadia providing outreach and access to City services, information and programs for limited English-proficient (LEP) residents with new translation services. From www.arcadiaca.gov, June 19, 2018.; 63. Asian Americans surpass whites in San Gabriel Valley, marking a demographic milestone. Los Angeles Times, February 22, 2018.; 64. American Fact Finder Demographic and Housing Estimates, 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Arcadia, CA. Breakdowns by sex and age and race. Retrieved from Factfinder.census.gov on September 14, 2019.; 65. 2000 Census-Arcadia Information Population and Housing Census Quick Tables (QT) from Summary Files 1-4.; 66. 2020 Census, Quick Facts for Arcadia City, California. Population as of April 1, 2020: 56,681. Includes categories: Age and Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin, Population Characteristics, Housing, Families & Living Arrangements, Computer and Internet Use, Education, Health, Economy, Transportation, Income & Poverty, Businesses, Geography.; 67. 1999-2000 Economic Overview and Forecast of San Gabriel Valley. Prepared by Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation. Includes: Executive Summary, Defining the San Gabriel Valley (Infrastructure Assets), Overall Economic Environment, Trends in Major Indicators (population and demographics, real estate trends), Issues for the San Gabriel Valley, Statistical Tables.; 68. 2020 Census. 68A. Quick Facts Arcadia City, California from 2020 Census (April 1, 2020 and population estimates as of July 1, 2021). 68B. Arcadia city, California-Census Bureau Profile, includes total population, median household income, bachelor's degree or higher, employment rate, total housing units, without health care coverage, total households, Hispanic or Latino. 68C. 2020 Census-Arcadia City, California, Age and Sex table of the American Community Survey (ACS). 68D. 2020 Census-Arcadia City, California, Demographic and Housing Estimates table of the American Community Survey (ACS). 68E. United States Census 2020 questionnaire. Printed from www.census.gov on June 1, 2022.; 69.

Subjects: Population

Item ID: 175AF

Collection: Subject Files

Asians

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Contents: 1. Cross burned on lawn of Chinese-Americans. Los Angeles Times, October 24, 1989. 2. Anti-Asian hate crimes rise. Los Angeles Times, January 27, 1991. 3. Challenge to Arcadia sign law rebuffed discrimination: a Chinese residents group says efforts by an outside group to file a lawsuit against the …

Contents: 1. Cross burned on lawn of Chinese-Americans. Los Angeles Times, October 24, 1989.; 2. Anti-Asian hate crimes rise. Los Angeles Times, January 27, 1991.; 3. Challenge to Arcadia sign law rebuffed discrimination: a Chinese residents group says efforts by an outside group to file a lawsuit against the English-language sign law could unleash more anti-Asian sentiment. Los Angeles Times, January 27, 1991.; 4. Chinese roots in Valley date to 19th century. Pasadena Star News, March 4, 2006.

Subjects: Asians

Item ID: 497AF

Collection: Subject Files

View NW up Santa Anita Wash toward San Gabriel Mountains. Caption says this was taken from Pacific Electric Railroad tracks toward Orange Street (this is present day Colorado Street).

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Date: March 6, 1938

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Date: March 6, 1938

Subjects: Flood control

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 808

Collection: Photographs

Images

Fire Chief Chen Suen. He became the first Asian-American fire chief in the Arcadia Fire Department in November 2022.

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Date: 2022

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Date: 2022

Subjects: Arcadia Fire Department-Fire chiefs; Asian Americans; Suen, Chen

Physical Description: color printout, born digital, see P:\Library Photos\images

ID: 2294

Collection: Photographs

Images

Looking north toward San Gabriel Mountains at devastating Monrovia Peak fire on first night. It was to eventually burn more than 13,000 acres and be out of control for five days.

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Date: December 27, 1953

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Date: December 27, 1953

Subjects: Forest fires

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 895

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photo taken by TABER (studio) shows 31 of Elias J. Baldwin's African-American employees. Elias J. Baldwin hired them from the south in 1886 to come work on the Baldwin Ranch. There seems to be only one man in photo. All others are women and children. They are standing next to a building with a long porch; doors and windows open off of it. San Gabriel Mountains are seen in background.

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Date: c.1897

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Date: c.1897

Subjects: Baldwin Ranch-Blacks; African Americans

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1159

Collection: Photographs

Images

Close up of an ad that appeared in first issue of Arcadia Bulletin. Ad is for Clara Villa. It is billed as the "swellest resort in the San Gabriel Valley".

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Date: May 7, 1904

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Date: May 7, 1904

Subjects: Clara Villa; Newspapers-Arcadia Bulletin

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1085

Collection: Photographs

Images

A view looking up toward the San Gabriel Mountains, looking northeast from Wilderness Park, with dark clouds. Photo by Terry Miller.

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Date: 2001

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Date: 2001

Subjects: Landscapes; Nature; San Gabriel Mountains; Wilderness Park

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2255D

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photo on just completed Foothill Freeway in Arcadia. There are two signs in view. The first reads: ARCADIA CITY LIMIT Population 47,650 Elv. 475. The other reads: END FREEWAY.

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Date: c. May 1971

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Date: c. May 1971

Subjects: Foothill Freeway

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1059

Collection: Photographs

Images

Engine, coal car, and two passenger coaches standing on track. The train is of the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley line. The engineer is sitting at his window in cab. Several other crew members can be seen. San Gabriel Mountains form backdrop of photo.

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Date: c.1885

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Date: c.1885

Subjects: Railroads; San Gabriel Mountains

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 215

Collection: Photographs

Images

Pacific Electric Railway

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Contents: 1. 20 cents per ride to Los Angeles from Arcadia. photocopy of ad. 2. Visitors to Southern California. photocopy of ad from OUT WEST. 3. The oldest beautiful electric ride in the west. photocopy of ad from THE LAND OF SUNSHINE, March 1898. 4. Kite shaped track. photocopy of ad from THE LAND…

Contents: 1. 20 cents per ride to Los Angeles from Arcadia. photocopy of ad.; 2. Visitors to Southern California. photocopy of ad from OUT WEST.; 3. The oldest beautiful electric ride in the west. photocopy of ad from THE LAND OF SUNSHINE, March 1898.; 4. Kite shaped track. photocopy of ad from THE LAND OF SUNSHINE, March 1898.; 5. Monrovia and Baldwin's Ranch. photocopy of Pacific Electric brochure.; 6. Monrovia-Glendora line. photocopy of route through Arcadia from RIDE THE RED CAR by Spencer Crump.; 7. Santa Anita fans used the red cars. Arcadia News Post August 8, 1969.; 8. Fix schedule for newest P.E. flyer. Arcadia Journal September 23, 1922.; 9. Brief history of Pacific Electric Railway. photocopy from materials of Los Angeles County Park Department.; 10. Arcadia included on P.E. bus line. Arcadia Tribune. March 6, 1947.; 11. Pacific Electric to fete anniversary. Arcadia Tribune. April 3, 1952.; 12. The Red Car. Arcadia Tribune. March 9, 1978.; 13. Monrovia-Glendora Line. photocopy, text and pictures, from THE LINES OF PACIFIC ELECTRIC, SPECIAL NO. 16, by Ira Swett (Interurban Publishing).; 14. Pacific Electric station in Arcadia was located...Note from old-time resident's recollection. (Reference to another file); 15. City to take land with Lucky's bans. newsclip April 16, 1962.; 16. September 17, 1951 will see the end of Pacific Electric cars on Huntington Drive. Note of information in Scrapbook #9, p.62.; 17. Good information on effect of Pacific Electric. Note referring to an article to be found in another file.; 18. Tickets to Santa Anita Park races... Ad for P.E. transportation as it appeared in program of races - 1907; copied from the original owned by Jack McCaskill. Added 1981.; 19. Pacific Electric Rail and Motor Coach Lines. Rail Service Timetable 13 for Arcadia-Monrovia-Azusa Glendora Line. Sierra Madre Line. Effective December 16, 1946.; 20. Pacific Electric Rail and Motor Coach Lines. Rail Service Timetable 13 for Arcadia-Monrovia-Azusa Glendora Line. Sierra Madre Line. Effective May 22, 1947.; 21. Pacific Electric Rail and Motor Coach Lines. Motor Coach Service timetable 15 for Los Angeles, Alhambra, San Gabriel, Temple City, South Arcadia, Arcadia. Effective March 11, 1949.; 22. Pacific Electric Rail and Motor Coach Lines. Motor Coach Service timetable 14 for Pasadena-Pomona Motor Coach Line serving Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Azusa, Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne. Effective June 10, 1949.