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1. Cross burned on lawn of Chinese-Americans. Los Angeles Times, October 24, 1989. 2. Anti-Asian hate crimes rise. Los Angeles Times, January 27, 1991. 3. Challenge to Arcadia sign law rebuffed discrimination: a Chinese residents group says efforts by an outside group to file a lawsuit against the …
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1. Cross burned on lawn of Chinese-Americans. Los Angeles Times, October 24, 1989.
2. Anti-Asian hate crimes rise. Los Angeles Times, January 27, 1991.
3. Challenge to Arcadia sign law rebuffed discrimination: a Chinese residents group says efforts by an outside group to file a lawsuit against the English-language sign law could unleash more anti-Asian sentiment. Los Angeles Times, January 27, 1991.
4. Chinese roots in Valley date to 19th century. Pasadena Star News, March 4, 2006.
Subjects
Asians
Item ID
497AF
Collection
Subject Files
Less detail
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1. characteristics of the population, 1940. 2. population of 1940 by census tracts. 3. special census of Arcadia, September 5, 1946. 4. Census report reveals growth of Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune March 25, 1948. 5. Census shows 21,239 living. news clip February 12, 1949. 6. Report to the Cit…
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1. characteristics of the population, 1940.
2. population of 1940 by census tracts.
3. special census of Arcadia, September 5, 1946.
4. Census report reveals growth of Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune March 25, 1948.
5. Census shows 21,239 living. news clip February 12, 1949.
6. Report to the City of Arcadia on its population growth, 1950-1960.
7. Arcadia population, January 1951. hand-written.
8. Census shows 5400 increase. Arcadia Tribune February 21, 1952.
9. Facts about Arcadia. from City publication, 1968.
10. Selected U.S. census characteristics, 1960-1970.
11. Selected socio-economic characteristics April 1, 1970.
12. City of Arcadia census tracts, 1970 census.
13. Population growth past 1940 census. from: Arcadia General Plan, 1972.
14. High numbers in Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune July 5, 1973.
15. East valley population up - west valley down. Los Angeles Times June 30, 1974.
16. Pasadena holds rank in declining population. Arcadia Tribune February 9, 1975.
17. Population estimate for Arcadia as of January 1, 1975. from: State Controller's Office.
18. General characteristics of the population: 1970 and other census data. 13 pages.
19. Census makes sense of city growth. n.d.
20. U.S. Bureau of the Census has released the final 1980 census of population and housing for Arcadia. Single sheet from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census. March 30, 1981.
21. Southern California Association of Governments compilation of California population statistics, March 1981. 5 pages.
22. Population estimate - Arcadia as of January 1, 1981: 46,029. Certification from State Controllers' Office.
23. SCAG 1980 Census report - housing data.
24. California State Census Data Center - data collected during April 1, 1980 decennial census. Six sheets of data, together with a tract map of Arcadia. Received from City Hall March 29, 1982.
25. Arcadia by census tracts, 1980.
26. Arcadia by census tracts - 1980. Taken from Thomas Bros. census tract mapbook.
27. College survey shows amazing Arcadia growth. news clip, circa 1950.
28. Planner outlines population trends. Arcadia Highlander January 15, 1986.
29. Neighbors: Arcadia - a look at our town. Arcadia Highlander October 21, 1987 p. 6 reprint.
30. U.S. census figures for Arcadia - 1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980 and 1990.
31. 1990 census of population and housing characteristics, Arcadia.
32. 1990 census of population characteristics, Arcadia. 1990 Census Arcadia Information Demographic Profile, Population and Housing Census Quick Tables (QT) from Summary File 1 and Summary File 3 (Quick Tables retrieved from Internet on August 25, 2003).
33. 1990 census of population and housing, Arcadia.
34. All but three Valley cities grew in 1980s. Foothill Inter-City Newspapers January 30, 1991.
35. Population estimates for California Cities and Counties - Report 91 E-1, January 1, 1990 and January 1, 1991. Official State Estimates of the State of California.
36. Population estimates for California Cities and Counties - Report 93 E-4A, May 1993 - Official State Estimates of the State of California.
37. Essay "The Chinese American Experience in the San Gabriel Valley" by Amy Luu, for the Chinese American Museum Website. Retrieved 8/12/2004. Includes Chinese immigration population statistics.
38. Gum Saan Journal: Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, Volume 28, No. 1. 2005. By Jenny Cho, Chris Lee and Susie Ling. Of note is the article "The Early History of Chinese Americans in the San Gabriel Valley" by Susie Ling. Arcadia is specifically mentioned on pages 25, 27, 30, 35, 46. The early Chinese in Arcadia worked for Lucky Baldwin as ranch hands or domestic workers. Includes Census 2000 population figures of San Gabriel Valley cities. Gift from the writer Susie Ling. Her business card is enclosed.
39. Arcadia population statistics from the publication California Cities, Towns & Counties, 2005, p. 17. Data taken from 2000 Census except as noted. Includes year 2004 estimate.
40. "Asian newcomers create consternation in Arcadia." Actor Sho Kosugi in front of his controversial home, which has become a symbol of old timers' resentment in Arcadia. Los Angeles Times, September 19, 1985, p. SG, A1.
41.Will increase of Asians stir friction in Arcadia? 1 in a series of 5 articles by Marina Milligan. Arcadia Tribune, April 26, 1989, p. A-1.
42. Asian influx creates gaps in cultures. 2 in a series of 5 articles by Marina Milligan. Arcadia Tribune, April 30, 1989, p. A-1.
43. American dream often comes with hardships. 3 in a series of 5 articles by Marina Milligan. Arcadia Tribune, May 3, 1989, p. A-1.
44. Students grapple with language, cultural barriers. 4 in a series of 5 articles by Marina Milligan. Arcadia Tribune, May 7, 1989, p. A-1.
45. Striving to bridge gap between different cultures. 5 in a series of 5 articles by Marina Milligan. Arcadia Tribune, May 10, 1989, p. A-1.
46. Editorial. Shifting ethnicity: Arcadia adjusting to these changes. Arcadia Tribune. May 10, 1989, p. A4.
47. Arcadia demographics and socio-economic characteristics from California Cities, Towns & Counties, 2008. Includes population and general information such as local officials, housing, municipal finance and school district statistics.
48. Arcadia, CA Quick Facts from the U.S. Census Bureau with population estimate of 56,286 for 2006. Population characteristics from the 2000 Census and Business Quick Facts for the year 2002. Printed from the World Wide Web on November 20, 2008.
49. Arcadia demographics and socio-economic characteristics, general information, municipal finance. California Cities, Towns & Counties 2009.
50. 2010 Census Results, Arcadia, CA. Summary sheet showing population by age, race and ethnicity, housing, relationships, and households.
51. 1980 Census, Arcadia data. Various tables.
52. 2010 Census. Demographic profile data of Arcadia, CA. Includes total population, sex, age, race. Retrieved from website www.census.gov, American Fact Finder, on September 20, 2012.
53. 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Arcadia, CA. Includes education, marital status, relationships, fertility. Retrieved from website www.census.gov, American Fact Finder, on September 20, 2012.
54. 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Arcadia, CA. Includes income, employment, occupation, commuting to work. Retrieved from website www.census.gov, American Fact Finder, on September 20, 2012.
55. 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Arcadia, CA. Includes occupancy structure, housing value and costs, utilities. Retrieved from website www.census.gov, American Fact Finder, on September 20, 2012.
56. 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Arcadia, CA. Includes sex and age, race, Hispanic origin, housing units. Retrieved from website www.census.gov, American Fact Finder, on September 20, 2012.
57. Why are Chinese millionaires buying mansions in an L.A. suburb? (In print title is "Cash Pad: Chinese money transforms a California suburb" (Arcadia) by Karen Weise. Bloomberg Businessweek, October 20-October 26, 2014, pp. 52-57). Retrieved from www.businessweek.com on October 24, 2014. See also print version in VF Houses.
58. New wave of Chinese home buyers pose questions for Arcadia, October 20, 2014. Retrieved from 89.3 FM radio station KPCC website www.scpr.org on October 21, 2014.
59. Arcadia, from Profiles of California, 4th edition, 2015.
60. Arcadia, from Profiles of California, 2018 edition, Greyhouse Publishing.
61. San Gabriel Valley's population larger than 42 states. Survey: 28 percent of area residents of Asian descent. Pasadena Star News, February 22, 2018.
62. City of Arcadia providing outreach and access to City services, information and programs for limited English-proficient (LEP) residents with new translation services. From www.arcadiaca.gov, June 19, 2018.
63. Asian Americans surpass whites in San Gabriel Valley, marking a demographic milestone. Los Angeles Times, February 22, 2018.
64. American Fact Finder Demographic and Housing Estimates, 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Arcadia, CA. Breakdowns by sex and age and race. Retrieved from Factfinder.census.gov on September 14, 2019.
65. 2000 Census-Arcadia Information Population and Housing Census Quick Tables (QT) from Summary Files 1-4.
66. 2020 Census, Quick Facts for Arcadia City, California. Population as of April 1, 2020: 56,681. Includes categories: Age and Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin, Population Characteristics, Housing, Families & Living Arrangements, Computer and Internet Use, Education, Health, Economy, Transportation, Income & Poverty, Businesses, Geography.
67. 1999-2000 Economic Overview and Forecast of San Gabriel Valley. Prepared by Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation. Includes: Executive Summary, Defining the San Gabriel Valley (Infrastructure Assets), Overall Economic Environment, Trends in Major Indicators (population and demographics, real estate trends), Issues for the San Gabriel Valley, Statistical Tables.
68. 2020 Census. 68A. Quick Facts Arcadia City, California from 2020 Census (April 1, 2020 and population estimates as of July 1, 2021). 68B. Arcadia city, California-Census Bureau Profile, includes total population, median household income, bachelor's degree or higher, employment rate, total housing units, without health care coverage, total households, Hispanic or Latino. 68C. 2020 Census-Arcadia City, California, Age and Sex table of the American Community Survey (ACS). 68D. 2020 Census-Arcadia City, California, Demographic and Housing Estimates table of the American Community Survey (ACS). 68E. United States Census 2020 questionnaire. Printed from www.census.gov on June 1, 2022.
69.
Subjects
Population
Item ID
175AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Fire Chief Chen Suen. He became the first Asian-American fire chief in the Arcadia Fire Department in November 2022.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2438
Date
2022

  1 image

Date
2022
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department-Fire chiefs
Asian Americans
Suen, Chen
Physical Description
color printout, born digital, see P:\Library Photos\images
ID
2294
Collection
Photographs
Images
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1709
Date
October 26, 2002

  1 image

A large group is pictured sitting or standing near entrance to Sturtevant Camp dining room. (Camp was one of many in San Gabriel Mountains; it was up Big Santa Anita Canyon.) In back row, on left, man in dark shirt and tie next to pillar, is John C. Juvinall of Monrovia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs976
Date
July 3, 1916

  1 image

Date
July 3, 1916
Subjects
San Gabriel Mountains
Sturtevant Camp
Juvinall, John C
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
968
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

John McCoy in Spanish American War uniform.(He was a Rough Rider.) Identified for Library by his son, George McCoy, in 1978.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs423
Date
1898

  1 image

Date
1898
Subjects
McCoy, John
Physical Description
8x10 b&w vertical
ID
421
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

Eight people standing or mounted on mule in front of large American flag which is hanging from a wire. Group apparently was on an excursion to Mt. Wilson. The three men on the right are all identified as McCoys across the face of the photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs404
Date
1902

  1 image

Date
1902
Subjects
McCoy, Arch
McCoy, Clyde
McCoy, John
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
402
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Group pictured at one of tables for the Diamond Jubilee Breakfast. Man in dark coat facing camera (left side of photo) is Congressman John Rousselot. Others are not identified.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs773
Date
September 30, 1978

  1 image

Date
September 30, 1978
Subjects
Rousselot, John
Centennial celebrations,etc-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Breakfast
Physical Description
5x7 b&w
ID
769
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Portrait of John Henry Hoeppel, U.S. House of Representatives 1933-1937 for Arcadia area. Also Arcadia Postmaster for a time and editor of the periodical "National Defense." Portrait shows Mr. Hoeppel from the chest up, wearing a suit and tie.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1368
Date
1932

  1 image

Date
1932
Subjects
Hoeppel, John Henry
Physical Description
5x7 b&w
ID
1358
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

Photo of General John J. Pershing mingling with a group at Ross Field Balloon School. He is accompanied by other officers and there are a number of young boys eager to greet him. Across photo had been written "Balloon School Training" and "1920" and "General Pershing at Arcadia."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs224
Date
1920

  1 image

Date
1920
Subjects
Balloon School
Pershing, John J.
Physical Description
9x11 b&w
ID
222
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

Group pictured at tables for Diamond Jubilee Breakfast held at Arboretum. Among those seated at table closest to camera are Congressman John Rousselot, in dark suit, who is talking to Dr. Ed Ryan, Superintendent of Schools for Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs774
Date
September 30, 1978

  1 image

Date
September 30, 1978
Subjects
Rousselot, John
Schools-Superintendent-Ryan, Edward
Centennial celebrations,etc-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Breakfast
Physical Description
5x7 b&w
ID
770
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

"The First Americans," Arcadia's float entry in the 1975 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. A bust of an unnamed American Indian dominates this tribute. Surrounding the sculpture is a copy of an Indian belt. The Indian head was the largest facial sculpture in Rose Parade history at that time.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1337
Date
January 1975

  1 image

Date
January 1975
Subjects
Tournament of Roses-Floats-1975
Physical Description
8x10 color
ID
1328
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

Visual display put up by Arcadia Police Department for a city government project to show what various departments do.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs447
Date
1952

  1 image

Date
1952
Subjects
Police Department
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
445
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

A group of four standing in front of recently completed home (and office) for Dr. Fletcher Sanborn at 100 N. First Ave. They are, L-R: Dr. Fletcher Green Sanborn, Mrs. Sanborn, Mrs. Ruth Ayers, Mr John C. Sanborn (father of Dr. Sanborn).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs831
Date
1919

  1 image

Date
1919
Subjects
Sanborn, Dr. Fletcher G.
First Avenue
Sanborn, Mrs. Fletcher G.
Sanborn, John C.
Ayers, Ruth
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
825
Collection
Photographs
Images
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View toward west into Arcadia Drive-In Market (aka Market Basket). On the left is John C. Baldwin Gas Station. The Pines Cafe is the business establishment nearest the right side of the photo. One sedan, one pick-up and one convertible are parked in area.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1073
Date
c.1934

  1 image

Date
c.1934
Subjects
Arcadia Drive-In Market (aka Market Basket)
Gas stations
John C. Baldwin Gas Station
Markets
The Pines Cafe
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1064
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

Looking west across intersection of Baldwin and Duarte Road to Hinshaw's Department Store, which was located at 1201 S. Baldwin. The street trees planted by the City of Arcadia are seen as an attractive addition to the street. Hinshaw's went out of business in 1992.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1040
Date
c. 1960

  1 image

Date
c. 1960
Subjects
Hinshaw's Department Store
Baldwin Avenue
Stores
Physical Description
5x7 b&w
ID
1032
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

Dextra Baldwin and Baldwin M. Baldwin. Dextra is standing and Baldwin is in wicker baby carriage. They are in front of what appears to be an enormously tall group of rose bushes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs107
Date
c.1906

  1 image

Date
c.1906
Subjects
Baldwin, Baldwin M.
Baldwin, Dextra
Baldwin family
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
107
Collection
Photographs
Images
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What appears to be an American Legion Girl's Drum & Bugle Corps marching on Huntington Drive near Santa Anita Race Track parking lot during Peach Blossom Festival.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs373
Date
March 1949

  1 image

Date
March 1949
Subjects
Peach Blossom Festival
Physical Description
5x7 b&w
ID
371
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Group pictured in line waiting for breakfast at the Diamond Jubilee Breakfast. L-R: Bob Arth, former Councilman and Mayor; Mary Fran Anderegg; Congressman John Rousselot; Mrs. Robert Considine; Robert Considine. Others are not identified.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs776
Date
September 30, 1978

  1 image

United States Army C-2 Balloon at Ross Field, Arcadia. This was more recent design than the large, floppy ones seen in many of the photos.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs159
Date
c.1920 or 1921

  1 image

Date
c.1920 or 1921
Subjects
Balloon School
Ross Field see Balloon School
Physical Description
3x5 b&w
ID
158
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

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