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Fire Department

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Contents: 1. "Volunteer firemen keep down City fire losses." Arcadia Tribune, 1939. 2. "Volunteer fire department big help." News clip, 1934. 3. "Way back when/colorful past." Arcadia Tribune, undated. 4. "Arcadia fire department early days." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1967, three part series. 5. "Fire d…

Contents: 1. "Volunteer firemen keep down City fire losses." Arcadia Tribune, 1939.; 2. "Volunteer fire department big help." News clip, 1934.; 3. "Way back when/colorful past." Arcadia Tribune, undated.; 4. "Arcadia fire department early days." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1967, three part series.; 5. "Fire department has come a long way." Arcadia News Post, February 20, 1969.; 6. "Mathematical fire administration." American City, December 1962, pages 80-81.; 7. "They're official now." Arcadia Tribune, November 1, 1973.; 8. "Technology updating rescue." Arcadia Tribune, August 30, 1973.; 9. "Four cities may share their fire calls." Los Angeles Times, August 9, 1973.; 10. "Firemen perform many." Arcadia Tribune, January 27, 1974.; 11. "Firemen snub final pay offer." Arcadia Tribune, June 30, 1974.; 12. "Paramedic program explained." Arcadia Tribune, October 7, 1973.; 13. "Emergency medical service." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.; 14. "History and operation." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.; 15. "Organization and working conditions." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.; 16. "Three cities seek funds for joint fire station." Pasadena Star News, August 3, 1978.; 17. "Lesson an expensive one for City." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1978.; 18. "Margin of safety. A thrifty move." Arcadia Tribune, undated.; 19. "Chow time/dead ringer." Arcadia Tribune, undated.; 20. Articles in the Sierra Madre News - Arcadia Happenings section regarding Fire Prevention Week October 4-10, 1992, dated October 8, 1992.; 21. City of Arcadia Fire Code Findings, May 20, 1992.; 22. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station No. 2, July 6, 1993.; 23. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council for the dedication of Fire Station No. 2, April 8, 1994. (MISSING 6/2003); 24. Program from the groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station No. 2, July 6, 1993.; 25. Full page articles on the Arcadia Fire Department in the Sierra Madre News - Arcadia Happenings section, October 7, 1993.; 26. Program from the City of Arcadia Fire Station No. 2 dedication, April 8, 1994.; 27. Letter and pamphlet from the City of Arcadia Fire Department to Arcadia residents introducing the Voluntary Emergency Medical Subscription Program, circa 1994-1995. Discusses paramedic and ambulance coverage for $42 per year, per household.; 28. Memo from the Office of the City Manager to All Employees regarding the appointment of Fire Chief Ken Lavoie, October 24, 1996.; 29. "Fire Chief Jerry Gardner retires." Arcadia at a Glance, Fall 1996, page 3.; 30. Brochure for the Paramedic Membership Program of the City of Arcadia, circa 1990s.; 31. "New Fire Chief appointed (Ken Lavoie)." Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996, page 1.; 32. Invitation to the Arcadia Fire Department Change of Command Ceremony, November 18, 1996. Incoming Chief: Ken Lavoie. Outgoing Chief: Gerald R. Garner.; 33. Program from the Change of Command Ceremony, November 18, 1996. (two copies); 34. "Fire fighters donate puppet theater to library." Arcadia Weekly, January 13, 1997, page 2.; 35. "Arcadia Firefighters' Association join others in community project." Arcadia Weekly, January 16, 1997, page 3.; 36. "City of Arcadia Neighborhood Emergency Action Teams (N.E.A.T.) Program." Disaster preparedness pamphlet presented by the Arcadia Fire and Police Departments, 1996-1997.; 37. "Earthquake Preparedness Handbook." by the Arcadia Fire Department, 1996-1997.; 38. Program for Retirement Dinner for Fire Chief Kenneth Lavoie, dated April 11, 1998.; 39. Press release from the Office of the City Manager regarding the appointment of David R. Lugo, Jr. to the position of Fire Chief. April 1, 2002.; 40. Arcadia Fire Department Strategic Plan 2001. 49 page booklet with photos included. Developed July 2001.; 41. Invitation from the Arcadia Fire Department and Arcadia Firefighters' Association to the Arcadia Fire Department's First Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony and Luncheon on Thursday, January 23, 2003. Includes list of Honored Guests.; 42. Program for the City of Arcadia Fire Department and Arcadia Firefighters' Association First Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony and Luncheon on January 23, 2003.; 43. Arcadia Fire Department Annual Report, 2002 and 2006.; 44. Retiring Fire Chief David Lugo's letter of appreciation to fellow Arcadia employees, July 18, 2007.; 45. "Aloha, Chief Lugo!" Program from retirement dinner honoring David R. Lugo, Jr., Fire Chief. July 19, 2007.; 46. Arcadia firefighters honor 7 fallen NYC brothers: service commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11 paid special homage to firefighters from AFD's sister station in Brooklyn NY, who died in the terrorist attack. Arcadia Patch, September 11, 2011.; 47. City of Arcadia Fire Chief Tony Trabbie to retire April 30. Arcadia Weekly, April 24, 2014, p. 10.; 48. Tony L. Trabbie retirement luncheon invitation, April 29, 2014.; 49. Kurt Norwood named new fire chief for Arcadia, Arcadia Weekly, May 1, 2014.; 50. Arcadia Fire Department adds three to its ranks in annual pinning ceremony (Christopher Paladino, Nik Pheng, Chen Suen), The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005.; 51. Firefighters enlist in READ, the Arcadia Public Library's literacy poster campaign (Captain Mike Stratton, Don Smith), The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005.; 52. Several articles on Arcadia fire chiefs. Ken Lavoie, Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996. Arcadia's interim fire chief Jim Reed examines county proposal, Sierra Madre News, May 21, 1998. City has new fire chief Pete Bonano, Arcadia Weekly, July 1, 1999. New fire chief Bonano always wanted to be a fireman, Arcadia Weekly, July 29, 1999. Arcadia has new fire chief David R. Lugo, Arcadia Weekly, April 4, 2002. Arcadia prepared for fire season-chief David R. Lugo, Jr, Arcadia Weekly, May 23, 2002. City of Arcadia fire chief Tony Trabbie to retire April 30, Arcadia Weekly, April 24, 2014. Fire chief Kurt Norwood announces retirement, Arcadia Weekly, June 26, 2016 and Monrovia Views News, June 18, 2016. Farewell to the chief Kurt Norwood, Arcadia Weekly, June 30, 2016, Chief Michael E. Lang is the new Arcadia Fire Chief, Arcadia Weekly, July 7, 2016.; 53. Arcadia appoints Deputy Chief Barry Spriggs as Fire Chief. Spriggs is a 27-year veteran of the Arcadia Fire Department. He will succeed Fire Chief Michael Lang, who is leaving Arcadia Fire Departmen to serve as Fire Chief for the City of Manhattan Beach. Mountain Views News, p. 6, June 5, 2021.; 54. Arcadia Fire Department Annual Reports one sheet, double-sided. 2019 Annual Report, includes Arcadia Fire Department 2019 Information Sheet, one sheet, detailing various fire department statistics. 2020 Annual Report. 2021 Annual Report.; 55. Chen Suen Becomes the First Asian American Fire Chief in Arcadia. Assuming the reins from former chief Barry Spriggs who retired November 8 after 29 years of service. Pasadena Star News, November 15, 2022.; 56. Sound the Alarm! Flyer announcing celebration on November 7, 2022 of retirement of Fire Chief Barry Spriggs after 29 years of service with Arcadia Fire Department.; 57. Arcadia Fire Department launches new ambulance service. In addition to a new "Basic Life Support" ambulance, seven new ambulance operators were hired. Arcadia Weekly, p. 31, March 14, 2024. Includes official news release issued March 7, 2024 and color photo of seven new ambulance operators alongside Fire Chief Chen Suen.

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 91AF

Collection: Subject Files

Elections - Fire Suppression District, 1997

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Contents: 1. City of Arcadia brochure regarding Fire Suppression District, 1997.

Contents: 1. City of Arcadia brochure regarding Fire Suppression District, 1997.

Subjects: Elections - Fire Suppression District, 1997

Item ID: 257AF

Collection: Subject Files

Thomas A. Grant and Helen Grant Scrapbook

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Contents: 1. Thomas A. Grant and Helen Grant Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: c. 1931-1944

Contents: 1. Thomas A. Grant and Helen Grant Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: c. 1931-1944

Subjects: Thomas A. Grant and Helen Grant Scrapbook

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 15

Shelf Number: Shelf A1

Item ID: 324AF

Collection: Subject Files

Shops at Santa Anita (The)(2022)-Formerly Westfield Santa Anita

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Contents: 1. Arcadia mall buyer a local resident. Wen Shan Chang, 71, of Bradbury is new proprietor of The Shops at Santa Anita, formerly owned by Westfield. Pasadena Star News, September 23, 2022. See also subject file Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita.

Contents: 1. Arcadia mall buyer a local resident. Wen Shan Chang, 71, of Bradbury is new proprietor of The Shops at Santa Anita, formerly owned by Westfield. Pasadena Star News, September 23, 2022. See also subject file Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita.

Subjects: Shops at Santa Anita (The)-formerly Westfield Santa Anita; Shopping malls

Item ID: 508AF

Collection: Subject Files

Santa Anita Companies

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Contents: 1. Paired-Company Plan expected to benefit Santa Anita shareholders. Los Angeles Times February 19, 1980. 2. Securities and Exchange Commission Form 10-AK. Joint annual report of Santa Anita Companies; 50 pg. report received Spring 1980. 3. Report for the three months ended March 31, 1980. 4.…

Contents: 1. Paired-Company Plan expected to benefit Santa Anita shareholders. Los Angeles Times February 19, 1980.; 2. Securities and Exchange Commission Form 10-AK. Joint annual report of Santa Anita Companies; 50 pg. report received Spring 1980.; 3. Report for the three months ended March 31, 1980.; 4. Santa Anita Companies report for second quarter ending July 29, 1980.; 5. Report for six months ended June 30, 1980.; 6. Report for nine months ended September 30, 1980.; 7. Santa Anita Companies report earnings for year ended December 31, 1980.; 8. Santa Anita declares regular dividend for first quarter plus extra for prior year.; 9. Governor Brown has signed a new horseracing bill... Letter to shareholders October 3, 1980.; 10. Santa Anita Companies ask stock exchange listing. Arcadia Tribune April 19, 1981.; 11. Santa Anita Companies report for three months ending March 31, 1981.; 12. Report for three months ended June 30, 1981.; 13. Preliminary Prospectus - The Santa Anita Companies. Official prospectus dated June 19, 1981.; 14. The Santa Anita Companies - eight page report by Corporation for six months ended June 30, 1981. August 1981.; 15. Santa Anita Realty Enterprises obtains 50% interest in development of major Los Angeles industrial park. Announcement from Santa Anita Realty Enterprises November 1981.; 16. Santa Anita Companies - four page report of record earnings for year ended December 31, 1981. received March 1982.; 17. The Santa Anita Companies - eight page report by Corporation for three months ended March 31, 1982.; 18. Santa Anita Companies. Investor facts.; 19. Santa Anita Companies report for the nine months ended September 30, 1985.; 20. Strub in the stretch. Reprint of an article in Forbes magazine September 9, 1985.; 21. Investor facts. Brochure on investing in Santa Anita Companies.; 22. Santa Anita Development Corporation circa 1981.; 23. Santa Anita Companies Investor Facts pamphlet 1988.; 24. The Santa Anita spread. Reprint of article from Sports, Inc by Chuck Stogel, p.25. October 31, 1988.; 25. Santa Anita reports passage of favorable racing legislation.; 26. A day at the races, a night on the town. Pasadena Weekly February 3, 1995.; 27. Letter from Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc to Our Neighbors dated January 26, 1995 regarding satellite wagering only in the evenings.; 28. Flyer from Santa Anita to its neighbors for an informal presentation on plans for an entertainment/retail project to be located south of its Paddock area, to be held February 2, 1995.; 29. Santa Anita Betting on a New Game: Card Casinos. Los Angeles Times section D-2, February 10, 1995.; 30. Shareholder letter with news release attached regarding an alliance with Colony Capital, real estate investment firm, designed to enhance Santa Anita's long-term value to shareholders dated August 19, 1996.; 31. Meditrust Companies press release: Meditrust and Santa Anita Shareholders Approve Reverse Merger. November 5, 1997.; 32. Santa Anita Companies-Report for the 3 months ended June 30, 1995.

Subjects: Santa Anita Companies

Item ID: 194AF

Collection: Subject Files

Santa Anita Canyon

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Contents: 1. Announcement of gold digging activity in Big Santa Anita Canyon in the mid 1880s. Clip from Pony Express Courier, March 1938. Copied from Mr. Sid Platford's copy. 2. Copy of claim staked for placer mining in Santa Anita Canyon in 1877 and filed with the Los Angeles County Hall of Records. …

Contents: 1. Announcement of gold digging activity in Big Santa Anita Canyon in the mid 1880s. Clip from Pony Express Courier, March 1938. Copied from Mr. Sid Platford's copy.; 2. Copy of claim staked for placer mining in Santa Anita Canyon in 1877 and filed with the Los Angeles County Hall of Records. The names appear to be J.N. Varnay or Vannay and Henry Matheys. Given to Library by Richard Courtney April 1981.

Subjects: Santa Anita Canyon

Item ID: 196AF

Collection: Subject Files

Santa Anita Park

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Contents: 1. The story of Santa Anita: the great race place. Beckwith, B.K. 64 pg. booklet on history of the track. 2. King of sports. 32 pg. booklets on thoroughbred racing in general. 3. Sample condition book used by owners and trainers who are looking for a race in which to enter their horse. First …

Contents: 1. The story of Santa Anita: the great race place. Beckwith, B.K. 64 pg. booklet on history of the track.; 2. King of sports. 32 pg. booklets on thoroughbred racing in general.; 3. Sample condition book used by owners and trainers who are looking for a race in which to enter their horse. First issue 1978-79.; 4. The Great Race - The Santa Anita Handicap. This is a history of this race. San Francisco Chronicle March 5, 1982.; 5. The King of Sports Comes Back to California. CALIFORNIA ARTS & ARCHITECTURE January 1935.; 6. Santa Anita the Great Race Place. Guide for thoroughbred racing.; 7. Letter from George James of Bert Crowther Ltd dated October 6, 1956 regarding the statuary at Santa Anita Park.; 8. Santa Anita: Grand Dane of racing goes mod. Column by Jim Murray in LATimes February 16, 1971.; 9. Santa Anita Park. PACIFIC PATHWAYS March 1946.; 10. Santa Anita Park. Description of statuary at Santa Anita Park. 1956. source: Santa Anita Park.; 11. news release: Antique Art Objects Give Santa Anita Paddock Gardens New Look. 1956. Description and pictures of statuary at Santa Anita Park. source: Santa Anita Park.; 12. Home Turf. LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE April 1990, p.99+; 13. Roadsigns. Newsletter of the California Historic Route 66 Association. Fall 1995.; 14. Off to the horse races in Arcadia. San Gabriel Valley Tribune October 18, 1996, p.28.; 15. Button depicting a horse and jockey. Text reads Santa Anita Park, Home of Seabiscuit.

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 198AF

Collection: Subject Files

Santa Anita Park.

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Contents: Santa Anita Park. Oversize Calendars and color clippings. Calendar years: 1977-1978, 1978-1979, 1979-1980, 1982-1983, 1984-1985, 1985-1986, 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1992-1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2020, 2021. "Who's next? Santa Anita Park Spring Meet, April 25-June 29." Pasadena …

Contents: Santa Anita Park. Oversize Calendars and color clippings.; Calendar years: 1977-1978, 1978-1979, 1979-1980, 1982-1983, 1984-1985, 1985-1986, 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1992-1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2020, 2021.; "Who's next? Santa Anita Park Spring Meet, April 25-June 29." Pasadena Star News supplement. April 24, 2014.

Subjects: Santa Anita Park.

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 62

Shelf Number: Shelf C3

Item ID: 376AF

Collection: Subject Files

Railroads-Santa Anita Station

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Contents: 1. "Santa Fe starts Arcadia towards ultimate in cooperation." Arcadia Historical Society, no date. 2. "The old Santa Anita Station." Newspaper photo plate of station with buggy, no date. 3. "Worn Santa Anita Station links California of old." Los Angeles Times with photos, February 26, 1939. 4…

Contents: 1. "Santa Fe starts Arcadia towards ultimate in cooperation." Arcadia Historical Society, no date.; 2. "The old Santa Anita Station." Newspaper photo plate of station with buggy, no date.; 3. "Worn Santa Anita Station links California of old." Los Angeles Times with photos, February 26, 1939.; 4. Woman station master, Nora Higganson, 1895-1898. Information from Sandy Snider, Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, June 6, 1975.; 5. "Taxi, mister." Article by Robert Clark from Westways, p.7, August 1947.; 6. Elevation drawings of Santa Anita Station. West and front drawings. No date.; 7. "Catching flavor of cowboy era." By Ed Ainsworth, Los Angeles Times, February 1964.; 8. "Colorful landmark reprieved." Independent Star News, March 1, 1964.; 9. "Time running out." Inter-city news photo and caption, circa 1964.; 10. "Move or oblivion for station." Inter-city news photo and article, circa 1964.; 11. "Lucky's heirs uninterested in old depot." News clip, September 1, 1966.; 12. "Arcadia Historical Society to hear Santa Anita Depot report." Independent Star News, October 8, 1967.; 13. "Santa Anita Station has survival." Arcadia News-Post, April 5, 1967.; 14. "Old Santa Fe depot fate." Arcadia Tribune, February 12, 1967.; 15. "This is an attraction of the future." Arcadia Tribune, May 11, 1967.; 16. "Lucky Baldwin's old train station nears new home." Los Angeles Times, May 14, 1967.; 17. State of California, Governor's Office stationery. Letter from Win Adams to the Santa Anita Republican Women's Club, regarding moving the station. January 7, 1968.; 18. "Train depot to gain city help." Arcadia Tribune, January 14, 1968.; 19. "Depot fund climbs to $5,600." Arcadia Tribune, April 4, 1968.; 20. "Lucky Baldwin stories recalled regarding railway station ceremony." News clip, September 12, 1968.; 21. "Built in 1885." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, May 23, 1968.; 22. "Save the station." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1968.; 23. "Depot work on schedule." News clip, July 1969.; 24. "Ceremony held Wednesday at Santa Fe site." News clip with two photos, circa September 11, 1968.; 25. "Successful conclusion." News clip, September 15, 1968.; 26. "Station fans hold going-away party." News clip, September 15, 1968.; 27. "Santa Anita Station." Chapter from the book, Nuestro Pueblo, 1940, p. 168.; 28. "First bricks." Arcadia Tribune, November 2, 1969.; 29. "The old Santa Fe Depot." Arcadia News-Post, August 29, 1969.; 30. "Arcadia depots head for history." Arcadia News-Post, August 6, 1969.; 31. "Taking shape." Arcadia Tribune, October 1, 1969.; 32. "Going up." Arcadia Tribune, September 7, 1969.; 33. "Save the station campaign." Arcadia News-Post, July 24, 1968.; 34. "The Santa Anita Depot." Lasca Leaves, volume XV, number 1, March 1970.; 35. "$29,628 given for depot; restoration almost done." Arcadia Tribune, circa April 1970.; 36. "Mrs. Sidney Platford, Arcadia Historical Society." Arcadia News-Post, July 2, 1970.; 37. "History of the preservation of the Santa Anita Santa Fe Depot in Arcadia, California." Report by the Arcadia Historical Society, June 1970.; 38. "Santa Anita Station - Santa Fe Railroad." Article by Bruce R. Wetmore, Curator. No Date.; 39. "Flag for depot." Arcadia Tribune, January 11, 1970.; 40. "Lucky Baldwin railroad depot premiere night." Arcadia News-Post, July 2, 1970.; 41. "Put 200 men to work." Arcadia News-Post, July 22, 1970.; 42. "Members of the Chamber of Commerce." Arcadia News-Post, June 17, 1970.; 43. "Patricia Warren, Arboretum Historical Curator." Arcadia News-Post, September 18, 1970.; 44. "Depot dedication full of nostalgia." Arcadia News-Post, September 30, 1970.; 45. "Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli." Arcadia News-Post, September 26, 1970.; 46. Invitation to official dedication ceremonies for Santa Anita Depot. September 25, 1970.; 47. "A dream come true in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, September 27, 1970.; 48. "Golden spike marks finish." Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1971.; 49. "Historic Society drive preserved Santa Fe Depot." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.; 50. "The Santa Anita Station." Cover of The View from Sierra Madre, September 28, 1972.; 51. "History of the Santa Anita (Santa Fe) Depot." Historical Society.; 52. "Santa Anita Station." 8x10 drawing by E. Reukama, circa 1969.; 53. "Lucky Baldwin furnished the brick." 3x5 photo.; 54. "Santa Anita Depot history." Article by Patricia Warren of the Arboretum.; 55. "Santa Anita Depot." The Westerners, June 1974.; 56. Blue prints from Laddie Dick.; 57. "The Harvard telescope was unloaded." Notes by W.W. Robinson in The San Gabriel Mountains, 1977.; 58. "Demolition-threatened depot now popular Arcadia landmark." Arcadia Tribune, March, 5, 1978.; 59. Miscellaneous news clips relating Santa Anita Railroad Station, Sierra Madre Vista, 1890-1891.; 60. "We were shown the plans and specifications of the new depot." Sierra Madre Vista, April 14, 1888.; 61. "Santa Anita Station was opened for use on November 1, 1890." Research by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, November 1979.; 62. "The story of the Santa Anita Depot." Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, given at the 10th anniversary of its dedication, September 1980.; 63. "Santa Anita Depot." Pasadena Union, p. A1, September 6, 1972.; 64. Original Santa Anita Station when Old ranch Road crossed the tracks. Sepia postcard, Coldwell-Banker Realtors, Arcadia. No date.; 65. "Moving Day - Save-the-Depot." Pasadena Star News, September 12, 1969.; 66. "Deserted depot at Santa Anita link to fabulous Lucky Baldwin." Pasadena Star News, no date.; 67. Santa Anita station of the Santa Fe Railroad, in Sierra Madre, opened in June 1886, but only benches were available until a small station was built in 1888. From page 102 of book Pasadena Area History by Manuel Pineda and E. Caswell Perry (1972)..

Subjects: Railroads-Santa Anita Station

Item ID: 186AF

Collection: Subject Files

Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc.

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Contents: note: In 1980 Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc split into two companies - Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. and Santa Anita Operating Company. Both companies will have the same shareholders and will be referred to collectively as the Santa Anita Companies. 1. City and County taxes - Santa Anita …

Contents: note: In 1980 Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc split into two companies - Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. and Santa Anita Operating Company. Both companies will have the same shareholders and will be referred to collectively as the Santa Anita Companies.; 1. City and County taxes - Santa Anita Consolidated. List of taxes paid for years 1971-1978.; 2. Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc and subsidiaries consolidated statement of operations for the year ending June 30, 1979.; 3. Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc - Notice of annual meeting March 3, 1969.; 4. Results take turn for the better at Santa Anita Consolidated. Barron's March 29, 1971.; 5. Wagner, Walter. To gamble or not to gamble, p. 88-95.; 6. Notice of annual meeting December 20, 1979. Booklet explains proposed corporation reorganization.; 7. Securities and Exchange Commission Form 10-K regarding reorganization.; 8. Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc announces earnings for fiscal 1979 from Royce McKinley.

Subjects: Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc.

Item ID: 195AF

Collection: Subject Files

Santa Anita Entertainment Center

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Contents: 1. City of Arcadia Notice of Public Scoping Meeting for an environmental impact report held August 9, 1995. 2. Single sheet mailed "To the Concerned Citizen" by an unknown source. August 1995. 3. Agenda for Santa Anita Entertainment Center Public Hearing and Scoping Meeting August 9, 1995. 4. C…

Contents: 1. City of Arcadia Notice of Public Scoping Meeting for an environmental impact report held August 9, 1995.; 2. Single sheet mailed "To the Concerned Citizen" by an unknown source. August 1995.; 3. Agenda for Santa Anita Entertainment Center Public Hearing and Scoping Meeting August 9, 1995.; 4. Comment/Question card for Santa Anita Entertainment Complex Scoping Meeting.; 5. "Neighbors for Arcadia" notice of meeting October 30, 1995; minutes of meeting August 14, 1995; and minutes of meeting September 18, 1995.; 6. Brochure from Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. setting forth plans for Santa Anita's Arts and Entertainment Center. October 1995.; 7. Santa Anita Arts and Entertainment Center "SAEC" Questions and Answers. Updated and distributed by SAEC in November 1995.; 8. Arcadia Community Newsletter, November 1995. "Winner's Circle" - regarding Santa Anita Entertainment Center. original copy; 9. same, acid free copy; 10. Memo dated 3/30/95 from City Manager to City of Arcadia Staff regarding information about Santa Anita Race Track development application.; 11. Officials Withdraw Plan for Complex at Racetrack. LA Times May 1, 1996; 12. Postcard showing proposed Santa Anita Arts & Entertainment Center 1996.

Subjects: Santa Anita Entertainment Center

Item ID: 197AF

Collection: Subject Files

Santa Anita Park-People

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Contents: 1. George Woolf, famous jockey of the 1930s. Arcadia Tribune news photo. August 16, 1973. 2. George Woolf. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee edition of the Pasadena Star News September 12, 1978. 3. Longden: a young 69. Los Angeles Times February 14, 1976. 4. A birthday cake that's long, long, Longde…

Contents: 1. George Woolf, famous jockey of the 1930s. Arcadia Tribune news photo. August 16, 1973.; 2. George Woolf. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee edition of the Pasadena Star News September 12, 1978.; 3. Longden: a young 69. Los Angeles Times February 14, 1976.; 4. A birthday cake that's long, long, Longden. Arcadia Tribune February 11, 1979.; 5. How sweet it was. Arcadia Tribune news photo February 18, 1979.; 6. Another Longden finds success in racing. Los Angeles Times - circa early 1970s.; 7. He grew up in the valley and now he's a star jockey at Santa Anita. Arcadia News-Post March 11, 1974. (Steve Valdez); 8. Cauthen wins praise in Santa Anita debut. Arcadia Tribune January 27, 1977.; 9. Smothers sorts Santa Anita silks. (Frank Smothers) Arcadia Tribune October 21, 1976.; 10. Mittie's work adds to track's pageantry. Arcadia Tribune October 14, 1976.; 11. She keeps the jockey in bright colors. (Mittie Lovell) Arcadia News Post September 17, 1969.; 12. Anita Weil Hanson retiring. news clip. n.d., circa May 1969.; 13. Santa Anita's Anita (Anita Weil Hanson). Los Angeles Times May 19, 1969.; 14. Miss Weil's 32 years on the job. Los Angeles Times February 11, 1969.; 15. Santa Anita: city within a city. Westways, January 1960.; 16. 5,000 lbs of paper used weekly in racing book. (Fred Trumpf). Arcadia Tribune February 26, 1978.; 17. In the money (room) at Santa Anita. (John Detchemendy).Los Angeles Magazine February 1976.; 18. Village smithy counterpart now working in Arcadia (Wally Rohrer). Arcadia News-Post April 6, 1971.; 19. Hustling horses often a labor of love for agent (John Stillson). News clip January 26, 1978.; 20. Racing secretary, Santa Anita's Eilken, manages residence for equine elite. Thoroughbred of California, December 1975.; 21. Bird-watching (rail, early, etc.) at Santa Anita. Los Angeles Times West Magazine February 5, 1967.; 22. Santa Anita dirt doctor (William Quigley, maintenance supervisor) Western Horseman August 1971.; 23. Santa Anita: art deco on the morning line. New West magazine January 31, 1977.; 24. Hazel Longden sees her dream come true. Arcadia Tribune May 24, 1981.; 25. Newsmaker of the Year: An irresistible force, frankly (Frank Stronach) Thoroughbred Times v.15 n.51 December 18, 1999 p.1; 26. Shoe-In by William Murray. (Bill Shoemaker) Westways, May 1980, p. 34-37+.; 27. "Hall of fame jockey dies." Pasadena Star News, February 15, 2003. Jockey Johnny Longden dies at age 96. He was the first to win 6,000 races.; 28. "Longden riding career ends on high notes of triumph." Arcadia Tribune, March 17, 1966.; 29. Jockey Johnny Longden of Arcadia scored his 5,000th victory. Arcadia Tribune, March 4, 1957.; 30. Jockey Laffit Pincay, Jr. Commemorative 2000.; 31. Arcadia city council honors George Haines, Santa Anita President. Arcadia Weekly, p. 7. September 22, 2011.; 32. Former Santa Anita employee Ambrosio Maldonado to celebrate 90th birthday - Dec. 7. Arcadia Weekly, December 5, 2013.; 33. Remembrance of Alan Staller, a long-time Santa Anita Park employee. The Weekly Star (supplement to Pasadena Star News), June 15, 2014.; 34. Shear is gone but never forgotten at Santa Anita. John Shear, long-time paddock worker better known as "Paddock Captain" at Santa Anita passes away at 102. The Arcadia centenarian is best known for risking his own life in 2011 by saving a 5-year-old girl from being trampled. Pasadena Star News, December 15, 2023, p. B4.

Subjects: Santa Anita Park-People

Item ID: 205AF

Collection: Subject Files

Westfield Shoppingtown - Santa Anita

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Contents: See also VF Fashion Park. 1. Initial Study: Westfield Shoppingtown Expansion. December 1999. 2. Letter to the City of Arcadia from John Healy, Development Director of the Westfield Corporation, Inc. discussing the proposed expansion and redevelopment of Westfield Shoppingtown - Santa Anita. In…

Contents: See also VF Fashion Park.; 1. Initial Study: Westfield Shoppingtown Expansion. December 1999.; 2. Letter to the City of Arcadia from John Healy, Development Director of the Westfield Corporation, Inc. discussing the proposed expansion and redevelopment of Westfield Shoppingtown - Santa Anita. Includes comments on zone change, proposed monument signs, food stores, and reduction of the parking ratio. August 30, 2000.; 3. Staff Report dated October 3, 2000 to Mayor and City Council from Development Services Department on adoption of City Council Ordinances 2135 and 2136 and Resolution 6199 relating to the Westfield Project.; 4. Two promotional brochures with map and list of stores at Westfield Shoppingtown-Santa Anita. February 2002 and May 2002.; 5. Invitation to Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita Expansion Groundbreaking Ceremony, Wednesday, June 4, 2003.; 6. Westfield Shoppingtown shopping bag with pen and post-it notes inside. Given out at the expansion groundbreaking ceremony on June 4, 2003.; 7. Press release "Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita Employs 'Hy-Style' Development Concept as Guiding Principle for $98 Million Expansion" dated 5/20/2004.; 8A-D. Grand Opening of Expansion promotional materials. 8A. Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita "Exclusively for you: Shoppingtown News." Seems to be a monthly newsletter. August 2004 issue highlights expansion of mall opening October 1, 2004 featuring special events and coupons to celebrate the expansion. 8B. September 2004 issue of "Exclusively for you: Shoppingtown News" highlights grand opening ceremony and events scheduled for October 1-3, 2004, lists new stores. 8C. Calendar of Events Oct 1-3, 2004 associated with grand opening of expansion, lists stores and specials. 8D. Shoppingtown Directory from October, 2004. 8E. Invitation to grand opening ceremony held October 1, 2004.; 9. News clipping: "Westfield Spending To Let Visitors Shop in 'Hy-Style.' From Los Angeles Times, Wednesday November 3, 2004, Business Section, Pages C1, C11. Sydney, Australia-based Westfield renovates and expands malls in Hy-style. "Hy" is for hybrid, part mall, part lifestyle center that incorporates entertainment businesses, fine dining and concierges.; 10. "Westfield Shoppingtown Tile Walls." Article about painted ceramic tiles on permanent display on the walls leading to the food court in the mall. Cost was $25 to sponsor a tile, with proceeds donated to CureSearch, National Childhood Cancer Foundation.; 11. Westfield Santa Anita Community Newsletter. Summer 2005.; 12. "Dear Mayor Chandler" by Peter Lowy, CEO of Westfield America, May 17, 2006.; 13. "Arcadia City Council Postpones Approval for Westfield Expansion." San Marino Tribune, April 5, 2007.; 14. The Promenade at Westfield Santa Anita, grand opening calendar of events, May 7-May 10, 2009. Expansion is complete and celebrated with new stores Banana Republic, bebe Sport, Guess and Clarks, to name a few.; 15. Westfield Santa Anita mall sells for $537.5 million. The mall is part of French-based Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield's (URW) continued unloading of assets in the United States. The deal is the largest for a mall in the U.S. since 2018. The property at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, now known as The Shops at Santa Anita is 1.48 million square feet and nearly 100% leased. URW acquired the Santa Anita mall in 2018 as part of its $15.7 billion acquisition of Australia-based Westfield, which had owned and operated the mall since 2007. See also subject file Shops at Santa Anita (The) 2022, the new name after URW sold it.