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Arcadia City Council has decided not to change the city seal, as the city's 100th birthday approaches, in two years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33308
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly,
Date
August 2, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly,
Date
August 2, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia centennial
Arcadia city seal
Item ID
33504AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia celebrates its 100th birthday on August 5, 2003. The date reflects the anniversary of the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors certifying the results of the cityhood election. Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin was talking about creating a city as early as 1886. He wanted to name the city Baldwin. On July 27, 1903, thirty-nine residents voted for cityhood.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31596
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 3, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 3, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia centennial
Arcadia (city) history
Pacific Electric Red Car
Item ID
31793AN
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Newspaper Index
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"Visions of Arcadia", the anthology of essays celebrating the city's centennial, will be out in time to be presented at the city's 100th birthday party on August 5. The book was edited by Councilman Gary Kovacic. The printing cost over $15,000.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31529
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 12, 2003
Pages
p. 20
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 12, 2003
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
City of Arcadia - centennial
Essays
Item ID
31725AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia's Centennial (1903-2003) approaches and the Arcadia Centennial Celebration Commission is planning on a year-long, citywide celebration for the city's 100th birthday. In photo, a baseball cap to commemorate the centennial, is on sale at Arcadia Public Library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33397
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 8, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 8, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial (1903-2003)
Arcadia Centennial Celebration Commission
Community events
Item ID
33593AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia's official city birthday party will be held August 5, a date that reflects the official declaration of Arcadia cityhood by the Board of Supervisors, back in 1903. The 100th birthday party includes a scavenger hunt, the release of the anthology "Visions of Arcadia," unveiling the bronze peacock statue at Peacock Corner, a mixer at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum, and a birthday party at the Community Center. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 18, July 31, 2003.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31743
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 17, 2003
Pages
p. 18
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 17, 2003
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 2003
Item ID
31940AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia is marking its 95th birthday. A history of the city is given.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26391
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 13, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 13, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia city history
Chronology
Item ID
26591AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Methodist Hospital is celebrating its 100th year in 2003. This article traces its history back to 1903 when the hospital started in downtown Los Angeles.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30798
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 2, 2003
Pages
p. 16, 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 2, 2003
Pages
p. 16, 17
Subjects
Arcadia Methodist Hospital - history
Arcadia Methodist Hospital - Centennial - 1903-2003
Item ID
30986AN
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Newspaper Index
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Happy birthday to Arcadia. The communty has kept its routes and future intact. Opinion on the city's 100 years includes information on Arcadia homes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26162
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 15, 2003
Pages
p. A16
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 15, 2003
Pages
p. A16
Subjects
Centennial Celebration, 2003
Housing
Item ID
26362AN
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Newspaper Index
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The city of Arcadia has kept its finances intact despite the budgetary troubles facing California, Mayor Gail Marshall said in her State of the City address delivered during the City Council Meeting on April 1. The article includes information on the Centennial commemorative flower. Nunccio's Nursery in Altadena created pink Arcadia Azaleas to mark the city's birthday.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25311
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 2, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 2, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Mayors - Marshall, Gail
State of the City Address
Finance
Budget
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Item ID
25509AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Public Library is holding an "Ode to Arcadia Centennial Poetry Contest" in observance of Arcadia's 100th birthday and National Poetry Month. A workshop will be hosted by author Ron Koertge to explore the craft of poetry.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25246
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 3, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 3, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Ode to Arcadia Centennial Poetry Contest
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
Koertge, Ron
Item ID
25443AN
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Newspaper Index
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In celebration of the city's centennial, Arcadia will have a float in the 2003 Tournament of Roses parade.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper23404
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 9, 2002
Pages
p. A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 9, 2002
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Item ID
23613AN
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Newspaper Index
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Methodist Hospital of Southern California will celebrate its 100th birthday on May 15.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25541
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 13, 2003
Pages
p. A2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 13, 2003
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Hospitals - Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Item ID
25740AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia government officials and centennial committee members are planning a yearlong civic celebration beginning January 1, 2003. On January 18, a gala event will honor people who have served the city. The history of Arcadia's incorporation, including the decision to use August 5, 1903, as the official date, is included.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24701
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 20, 2002
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 20, 2002
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Item ID
24895AN
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Newspaper Index
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As part of Arcadia's centennial, the city is considering putting up historical markers around town as reminders of past people and events that have shaped Arcadia. There has been $12,000 in centennial funds allocated for the program and a tentative list of some 30 sites presented to Arcadia City Council. Some potential marker locations are given.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31535
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 19, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 21
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 19, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 21
Subjects
Arcadia centennial
Arcadia history
Historical markers
Item ID
31731AN
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Newspaper Index
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On February 23, the Arcadia chapter of the Rotary International Club will unveil and dedicate an old-time tower clock to the City of Arcadia. Rotary International celebrates its 100th anniversary next week.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29400
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 13, 2005
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 13, 2005
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Rotary International -- Rotary Club
Tower clock
Centennial anniversaries
Arcadia Rotary Foundation
Item ID
29584AN
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Newspaper Index
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Calendar of events in celebration of Arcadia's centennial is printed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31155
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 13, 2003
Pages
p. 19
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 13, 2003
Pages
p. 19
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 2003
Events
Item ID
31350AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia's 100th birthday festivities will begin in January with the city's float entry in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Riders on float include Jon Dorian Shafer, Lane Barcham and Alison Chien. Other activities for the centennial year are outlined.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30661
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 7, 2002
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 7, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 1903-2003
Barcham, Lane
Chien, Alison
Ha, Derek
Parade floats
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade - 2003
Shafer, Jon Dorian
Item ID
30849AN
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Newspaper Index
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Large truck with sign: Arcadia Parent Participation Nursery School, carries many of its young students in the Diamond Jubilee Parade.

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Date
September 30,1978
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  1 image

Date
September 30,1978
Subjects
Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Parade
Physical Description
5x7 b&w
ID
800
Collection
Photographs
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As part of Arcadia's 2003 centennial celebration, each council member has served as mayor for a three-month period of time. Mickey Segal will lead the city for the last three months until after the April 13 City Council election.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27387
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 21, 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 21, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
City Council 2000 - 2009
Segal, Mickey
Item ID
27586AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City Manager Bill Kelly outlined his proposed budget for the 2003-2004 fiscal year which begins July 1. The Arcadia City Council will hold a public hearing and is scheduled to adopt it at its June 17 meeting.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25629
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 4, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 4, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Budget
Item ID
25829AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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