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Dorothy Cunningham, born 1919, is a long-time Arcadia resident. She wrote the social column in the Arcadia Tribune for about 20 years. In this photo, she is probably about age 95. Dorothy was from Whidbey Island, WA and lived in Arcadia for at least 55 years. She worked as a nurse practitioner. Then, she wrote a column for the Arcadia Tribune for 22 years after a council person asked her to write it. She quit the column at age 90.

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Date: c. 2015

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Date: c. 2015

Subjects: Cunningham, Dorothy; Journalists; Writers

Physical Description: 8x10color

ID: 2169B

Collection: Photographs

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Unidentified park, with two tennis courts and four handball courts.

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Date: c. June 1989

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Date: c. June 1989

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Parks

Physical Description: 4 x 6 color

ID: 2033

Collection: Photographs

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Ray O'Dell, 17 year old who was one of the three men responsible for killing Officer Albert Matthies and wounding Chief Bertolina, July 18, 1927.

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Date: 1927

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Date: 1927

Subjects: Crime and criminals; O'Dell, Ray; Police Department; Matthies, Albert; Bertolina, Leo

Physical Description: 2x3 full face and 2x3 profile police photo b&w

ID: 437

Collection: Photographs

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Mrs. Charles Strong (Pearl), who lived at 460 W. Duarte Road in 1921 and for many years. (see photo of home #276) She was 92 years old in this photo.

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Date: c.1970

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Date: c.1970

Subjects: Strong, Pearl

Physical Description: 2x3 color vertical

ID: 420

Collection: Photographs

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Frank Charles Miller, alias Jimmy McKay, 17 year old who was one of three men responsible for killing of Officer Albert Matthies and wounding Chief Bertolina, July 18, 1927.

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Date: 1927

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Date: 1927

Subjects: Crime and criminals; Bertolina, Leo; Matthies, Albert; Police Department; Miller, Frank Charles, alias McKay, Jimmy

Physical Description: 2x3 full face and 2x3 profile police photo b&w

ID: 438

Collection: Photographs

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View NE on a smoggy day across tennis courts at Arcadia County Park. Multistoried building seen on extreme left is located at 500 N. Santa Anita Ave.

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Date: c.1973

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Date: c.1973

Subjects: Arcadia County Park

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 877

Collection: Photographs

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View of private swimming pool at a home in Santa Anita Oaks. A tennis court also appears in background. Address is not known. Oak tree in foreground and stepping stones leading to pool.

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Date: probably 1940's

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Date: probably 1940's

Subjects: Houses; Santa Anita Oaks

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 278

Collection: Photographs

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Adult Listening Center at the Arcadia Public Library shows two phonographs and one cassette player.

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Date: c.1961

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Date: c.1961

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1961-1989; Audiovisual equipment; Record players; Vinyl records

Physical Description: 3x5 color

ID: 1511

Collection: Photographs

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Carla Maggio shown sitting on floor by files in Arcadia Tribune office looking at an Arcadia Tribune dated 1933. Ms. Maggio was employed by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce during 1978 and she wrote many articles on facets of Arcadia's Diamond Jublilee year.

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Date: 1978

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Date: 1978

Subjects: Chamber of Commerce; Maggio, Carla

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 413

Collection: Photographs

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View across pool at home then owned by Dr. Alva Surber at 1014 Hampton Road. There are broad stairs leading to a covered sitting area that can look out to pool and tennis court on a slightly higher level.

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Date: c.1938

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Date: c.1938

Subjects: Houses; Surber, Alva; Hampton Road

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 835

Collection: Photographs

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View of covered recreational area of home of Dr. Alva Surber in the Oaks area. A tennis court can be seen, as sell as the deck area around a swimming pool with 2 canvas chairs. This house was at 1014 Hampton Road.

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Date: c.1938

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Date: c.1938

Subjects: Houses; Surber, Alva; Hampton Road

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 834

Collection: Photographs

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Baldwin Ranch Store. A large two story building with cupola atop. On wooden siding is painted: Dry Goods Fancy Goods Groceries and Provisions Brandies Wines. It stands under tall eucalyptus trees. Joe Buck, resident, locates it at gate on what is now Old Ranch Road.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita; Stores

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 117

Collection: Photographs

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Clara Baldwin portrait from a newspaper. She is shown in later years, wearing a felt hat that has a feather decoration. She is also wearing beads in a choker style.

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Date: c.1923

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Date: c.1923

Subjects: Baldwin, Clara; Baldwin family

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 958

Collection: Photographs

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Baseball player, possibly Johnny Lindell, talking to a crowd of about 23 boys at an Arcadia Recreation Department event on a baseball field. Johnny Lindell grew up in Arcadia in the 1930s, went to Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School and USC, before being signed by the Yankees. He was both a pitcher and outfielder, and played several years in the 1950s for the Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast League.

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Date: 1950s

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Date: 1950s

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Baseball players; Lindell, Johnny

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1872

Collection: Photographs

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The plaque designating Arcadia Woman's Club Clubhouse the City of Arcadia Historic Landmark No. 1, at 324 S. First Avenue, Arcadia, CA. This is the first City of Arcadia Historical Landmark. The clubhouse is about 90 years old.

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Date: October 5, 2022

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Date: October 5, 2022

Subjects: Arcadia City Council-2020-2029; Arcadia Woman's Club; City of Arcadia Historic Landmarks

Physical Description: digital, see i:images

ID: 2269A

Collection: Photographs

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Peter Cuccia portrait. Mr. Cuccia was longtime resident of Arcadia and raised fruit on his property along Duarte Road. Born 1878, died January 1950.

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Date: 1925

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Date: 1925

Subjects: Cuccia, Peter

Physical Description: 5x8 b&w vertical

ID: 415

Collection: Photographs

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Portion of horse barns at Baldwin Ranch. Approximately seven horse heads are evident at stall opening. A residence appears to be adjacent on North side. According to Joe Buck (resident), the house was residence of Mr. McClelland, Baldwin horse trainer in later years. Mountains are visible. This photo belongs to the Huntington Library. It is shown here for research only.

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Date: c.1900's

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Date: c.1900's

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita; Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"-Horses and horse racing

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 146

Collection: Photographs

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Gary Thomas, Arcadia resident and President of the 2003 Tournament of Roses, with Arcadia City Council members Gail Marshall (2002-2003 Mayor), Gary Kovacic, Mickey Segal and John Wuo holding artist's rendering of Arcadia's 2003 Rose Parade float entry. The 2003 Rose Court Princesses including Arcadia resident Anjali Agrawal are standing behind holding bouquets of red roses. A banner with the Rose Parade theme "Children's Dreams, Wishes and Imagination" is in the background.

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Date: October 26, 2002

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Date: October 26, 2002

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-2003; Centennial Celebrations, 2003; City Council - 2000-2009; Agrawal, Anjali; Kovacic, Gary; Marshall, Gail; Segal, Mickey; Thomas, Gary; Wuo, John

Physical Description: 8 x 10 color

ID: 1697

Collection: Photographs

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Kent Ross, Reference Librarian, is standing on left, looking over papers held by Sue Beatty, seated, Arcadia resident. Photo taken at Reference area, Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road.

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Date: February 1972

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Date: February 1972

Subjects: Ross, Kent; Beatty, Sue; Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 362

Collection: Photographs

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Baseball player, possibly Johnny Lindell, demonstrating a technique at the grip of a baseball bat to a crowd of boys at an Arcadia Recreation Department event on a baseball field. Some boys are wearing baseball caps and mitts. Bleachers are visible in the left rear of the photo. Johnny Lindell grew up in Arcadia in the 1930s, went to Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School and USC, before being signed by the Yankees. He was both a pitcher and outfielder, and played several years in the 1950s for the Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast League.

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Date: 1950s

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Date: 1950s

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Baseball players; Lindell, Johnny

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1873

Collection: Photographs

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Unidentified park, with two tennis courts and four handball courts.

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Ray O'Dell, 17 year old who was one of the three men responsible for killing Officer Albert Matthies and wounding Chief Bertolina, July 18, 1927.

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Mrs. Charles Strong (Pearl), who lived at 460 W. Duarte Road in 1921 and for many years. (see photo of home #276) She was 92 years old in this photo.

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Frank Charles Miller, alias Jimmy McKay, 17 year old who was one of three men responsible for killing of Officer Albert Matthies and wounding Chief Bertolina, July 18, 1927.

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View NE on a smoggy day across tennis courts at Arcadia County Park. Multistoried building seen on extreme left is located at 500 N. Santa Anita Ave.

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View of private swimming pool at a home in Santa Anita Oaks. A tennis court also appears in background. Address is not known. Oak tree in foreground and stepping stones leading to pool.

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Adult Listening Center at the Arcadia Public Library shows two phonographs and one cassette player.

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Carla Maggio shown sitting on floor by files in Arcadia Tribune office looking at an Arcadia Tribune dated 1933. Ms. Maggio was employed by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce during 1978 and she wrote many articles on facets of Arcadia's Diamond Jublilee year.

Images

View across pool at home then owned by Dr. Alva Surber at 1014 Hampton Road. There are broad stairs leading to a covered sitting area that can look out to pool and tennis court on a slightly higher level.

Images

View of covered recreational area of home of Dr. Alva Surber in the Oaks area. A tennis court can be seen, as sell as the deck area around a swimming pool with 2 canvas chairs. This house was at 1014 Hampton Road.

Images

Baldwin Ranch Store. A large two story building with cupola atop. On wooden siding is painted: Dry Goods Fancy Goods Groceries and Provisions Brandies Wines. It stands under tall eucalyptus trees. Joe Buck, resident, locates it at gate on what is now Old Ranch Road.

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Clara Baldwin portrait from a newspaper. She is shown in later years, wearing a felt hat that has a feather decoration. She is also wearing beads in a choker style.

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The plaque designating Arcadia Woman's Club Clubhouse the City of Arcadia Historic Landmark No. 1, at 324 S. First Avenue, Arcadia, CA. This is the first City of Arcadia Historical Landmark. The clubhouse is about 90 years old.

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Peter Cuccia portrait. Mr. Cuccia was longtime resident of Arcadia and raised fruit on his property along Duarte Road. Born 1878, died January 1950.

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Kent Ross, Reference Librarian, is standing on left, looking over papers held by Sue Beatty, seated, Arcadia resident. Photo taken at Reference area, Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road.

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