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Group photo of entire staff at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. SEE REVERSE OF PHOTO FOR NAMES. Missing from photo: part time reference librarian Pat McAdam.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs359

Date: April, 1970

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Date: April, 1970

Subjects: Wilson, Carole; Doty, Virginia; Schmocker, Amy; Hallett, Joan; Miller, Virginia; Lawrence, Helen; Moore, Judith B.; Bergquist, Carl; Kirks, Jim; Clark, Grace; Slovack, Helen; Castruita, Gilbert; Phelps, Marjorie; Beacom, Marjorie; Shanley, Winnifred; Pontius, Virginia; Mueller, Hilda; Wiltse, Jean; Sprang, Betty; May, Virginia; Kenoss, Pat; Cavanaugh, Helen; Chaffers, Vi; Merriam, Susan; Ogilvie, Ruth; Bernard, Freda; Bolduan, Alfreda; Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 357

Collection: Photographs

Images

Aerial view south of Balloon School and surrounding part of valley. Large tree-lined street running from center of photo toward lower left edge of photo is Santa Anita. Tree-lined street coming in on right edge of photo about two inches from bottom of photo and intersecting Santa Anita, is Duarte Road. Note wash that at present is just west of Arcadia High School. Rio Hondo Wash runs east to west across middle of photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs153

Date: c.1918

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Date: c.1918

Subjects: Aerial Photo Collection; Aerial views; U.S. Army Balloon School see Balloon School; Balloon School

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 152

Collection: Photographs

Images

Group of people on grassy area, some in costumes. A youngster dressed as an old-fashioned child is standing near left of photo eating cotton candy. This is part of Peach Blossom Festival festivities.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs546

Date: March 1949

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Date: March 1949

Subjects: Peach Blossom Festival

Physical Description: 3x5 b&w

ID: 542

Collection: Photographs

Images

Glendora

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/paintings75

Artist: Edna Lenz

Description: Glendora Foundry -- This is a typical blacksmith shop of the early 1900s, and was located on one of the main streets of Glendora until the late 'fifties.

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Artist: Edna Lenz

Description: Glendora Foundry -- This is a typical blacksmith shop of the early 1900s, and was located on one of the main streets of Glendora until the late 'fifties.

Item ID: 37L

Collection: Paintings

Images

Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows a number of people standing under the white tent.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1507

Date: June, 1995

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Date: June, 1995

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1491

Collection: Photographs

Images

View east shows two balloons aloft over Arcadia and San Gabriel Valley. It is possible that first river up from bottom of photo is Rio Hondo Wash. Some of trees along Santa Anita appear to be in extreme lower right of photo. Tree-lined street showing in extreme lower left of photo is Duarte Road. Second river coming into photo about five inches up from bottom of photo would be San Gabriel River.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs154

Date: c.1918

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Date: c.1918

Subjects: Aerial Photo Collection; Aerial views; Balloon School

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 153

Collection: Photographs

Images

Glendora House

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/paintings73

Artist: Justine Wishek

Description: Glendora's First House -- George D. Whitcomb, the founder of Glendora, named the City after the word "glen" meaning a narrow canyon and his wife's name "Leadora". He was a firm believer in clean living and had a no-liquor clause inserted in the title of each lot he sold.

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Artist: Justine Wishek

Description: Glendora's First House -- George D. Whitcomb, the founder of Glendora, named the City after the word "glen" meaning a narrow canyon and his wife's name "Leadora". He was a firm believer in clean living and had a no-liquor clause inserted in the title of each lot he sold.

Item ID: 35W

Collection: Paintings

Images

Part of Art and Lecture Room at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, showing stage. It shows the chairs set up for a program.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs327

Date: c.1965

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Date: c.1965

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 325

Collection: Photographs

Images

Kent Ross, Reference Librarian, adjusting painting as part of annual Arcadia Schools Art Show at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs361

Date: May 1972

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Date: May 1972

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

Physical Description: 6x7 b&w

ID: 359

Collection: Photographs

Images

Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. There are a number of people sitting and standing under the tent. A number of white chairs in the front are empty.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1506

Date: June, 1995

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Date: June, 1995

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1490

Collection: Photographs

Images

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view shows part of the Reference area. A round table and chairs are visible in foreground.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1415

Date: February 1996

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Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1402

Collection: Photographs

Images

Betty Sprang, secretary to City Librarian, is shown seated with Ruth Ogilvie, clerk, in Art & Lecture Room at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, under large painting on the wall.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs363

Date: November 1971

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Date: November 1971

Subjects: Sprang, Betty; Ogilvie, Ruth

Physical Description: 6x7 b&w

ID: 361

Collection: Photographs

Images

Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows a number of people standing under and next to the white tent. The construction trailer is visible in the background.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1508

Date: June, 1995

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Date: June, 1995

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1492

Collection: Photographs

Images

Willie Montfort, 20 year old who was one of three men responsible for killing of Officer Albert Matthies and wounding of Chief Bertolina, July 18, 1927.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs441

Date: 1927

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Date: 1927

Subjects: Crime and criminals; Bertolina, Leo; Matthies, Albert; Montfort, Willie; Police Department

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

ID: 439

Collection: Photographs

Images

City Librarian Richard Miller admiring papier mache ape, part of Arcadia Public School annual Art Show held at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs365

Date: May 1972

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Date: May 1972

Subjects: Miller, Richard; Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 6x7 b&w

ID: 363

Collection: Photographs

Images

Front entrance of the newly remodeled/renovated Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Road. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1665

Date: slide show compiled in 1997

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Date: slide show compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 color

ID: 1653

Collection: Photographs

Images

Interior view of the Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Road during remodel/renovation. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1666

Date: slide show compiled in 1997

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Date: slide show compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 color

ID: 1654

Collection: Photographs

Images

Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows a number of people sitting and standing under the tent. They seem to be looking toward the front, as if someone were speaking to them.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1503

Date: June, 1995

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Date: June, 1995

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1487

Collection: Photographs

Images

View east across concrete reservoir toward lake on Baldwin Ranch and beyond to mountains. Hugo Reid Adobe should be in trees directly under white-looking plowed field on right center part of photo. White buildings center left not identified.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs144

Date: c.1900's

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Date: c.1900's

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita; Baldwin Ranch

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 143

Collection: Photographs

Images

Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows a number of people standing under the tent. In the rear center, Jim Dale, Jerry Collins and Pete Kinnehan are seen talking.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1494

Date: June, 1995

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Date: June, 1995

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1478

Collection: Photographs

Images

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