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Students at First Avenue Junior High raised $579 for a weekend telethon aimed at providing funds for the medical treatment of children whose families cannot afford hospital care.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3126
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 8, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 8, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
3043AN
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Items regarding First Avenue

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4390
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1934 p. A-6 (photo of corner at Huntington Drive)
January 5, 1947 p. 1 (extension)
January 30, 1947 p. 1 (picture)
March 4, 1954 p. 1 (widening)
December 4, 1961 p. 1 (railroad crossing gate)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1934 p. A-6 (photo of corner at Huntington Drive)
January 5, 1947 p. 1 (extension)
January 30, 1947 p. 1 (picture)
March 4, 1954 p. 1 (widening)
December 4, 1961 p. 1 (railroad crossing gate)
Subjects
Streets - First Avenue
Item ID
4266AN
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Several plans to add additional parking spaces to the downtown area were outlined to interested businessmen. The proposals included re-striping of the existing area and narrowing Wheeler Street, permitting that section to be added to parking lots.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 4, 1976
Pages
p. A-3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 4, 1976
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Automobile Parking
Item ID
579AN
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First Avenue Junior High was one of 3 area schools to receive the state Dept. of Education's Distinguished High School and Middle School Awards. Arcadia's Foothill Jr. High received the award in 1988. The other winners included San Marino High School and the L. A. County High School for the Arts at Cal State Los Angeles.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3128
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 22, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 22, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
3045AN
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Public parking, which is becoming increasingly scarce in the downtown area, was given close scrutiny at the May 18, 1976 City Council meeting. Most Council members seemed to favor a parking structure to alleviate the situation. Comparative costs were given.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper578
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 20, 1976
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 20, 1976
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Automobile Parking
Item ID
578AN
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Items regarding First Avenue Junior High School

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4348
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 13, 1933 p. 1 (buildings declared unsafe)
January 26, 1934 p. 1 (building vacated)
August 8, 1938 p. 1 (Federal funds)
June 21, 1951 p. 1 (first graduating class)
February 18, 1957 p. 1 (renovation)
May 8, 1958 p. 3 (band award)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 13, 1933 p. 1 (buildings declared unsafe)
January 26, 1934 p. 1 (building vacated)
August 8, 1938 p. 1 (Federal funds)
June 21, 1951 p. 1 (first graduating class)
February 18, 1957 p. 1 (renovation)
May 8, 1958 p. 3 (band award)
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
4224AN
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First Avenue Junior High has been nominated as a 1990 California Distinguished School by the State Department of Education. First Avenue will be one of six schools in Los Angeles County to be so nominated.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3127
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 13, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 13, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
3044AN
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The Arcadia City Council voted to authorize closure of California St. between Santa Anita and First Avenue so that the Arcadia School District can install temporary classrooms while First Avenue School is being rebuilt.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2672
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 9, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 9, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
2608AN
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Jack Sonnhalter, principal of First Avenue Junior High School, will take an early retirement at the end of the current school year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3125
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
3042AN
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First National Bank

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
Marcy 23, 1918 p. 1 (applies for charter0
April 13, 1918 p. 1 (location)
August 31, 1918 p. 1 (opening)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
Marcy 23, 1918 p. 1 (applies for charter0
April 13, 1918 p. 1 (location)
August 31, 1918 p. 1 (opening)
Subjects
Business and Industry - First National Bank of Arcadia
Item ID
3718AN
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The Board of Education approved a joint powers agreement with the city regarding use of part of the First Avenue Junior High School site for recreational purposes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3116
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 10, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 10, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
3034AN
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The First Avenue Junior High School sustained $1 million in damages Monday night, May 28, 1979. Arson is suspected as the cause of the fire.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3118
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 31, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 31, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
3035AN
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The Board of Education has decided that the First Avenue Junior High School will be rebuilt following the present basic configuration. Article indicates possibilities for interior plans.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3121
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 19, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 19, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
3038AN
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Bill Manley teaches the computer and electronics class at First Avenue Junior High. The popular class is designed to teach students computer literacy at an early age.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3124
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 31, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 31, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
3041AN
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Firemen have decided that the Memorial Day fire at First Avenue Junior High School was definitely the work of arsonists. All of the other possible causes have been eliminated.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3120
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 15, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 15, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
3037AN
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First Avenue Junior High, severely damaged by a fire in 1979, will reopen this fall to students in grades 7-9 although reconstruction of the building is incomplete. Portable classrooms will be used.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3122
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 28, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 28, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
3039AN
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The Arcadia City Council approved 12 goals of revitalization of the downtown area. The approval came following a public hearing intended to solicit input on the matter from merchants, owners and the public on the issue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1313
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 4, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 4, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Community Redevelopment
Item ID
1312AN
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Two articles on the fire which damaged First Avenue Junior High School. The longer discusses the arson investigation, the second discusses the general fire investigation, seeking the beginning point for the fire.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3119
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 7, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 7, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
3036AN
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Nearly two years after fire caused extensive damage at First Avenue Junior High, students and staff are eager for the re-opening of the main building. Article describes new features.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 5, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 5, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
3040AN
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The Planning Commission is re-thinking its proposed sign ordinance which has received angry reaction from local merchants.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1175
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 19, 1974
Pages
p. A-2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 19, 1974
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
1174AN
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Newspaper Index
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