Search Results | Arcadia History Collection

Lowry B. McCaslin, owner of the 20-acre estate Anoakia, died at the age of 88. His life is profiled.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4834

Newspaper: Los Angeles Times

Date: August 11, 1995

Pages: p. A22

Newspaper: Los Angeles Times

Date: August 11, 1995

Pages: p. A22

Subjects: McCaslin, Lowry B; Anoakia

Item ID: 4710AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The 49-year-old Anoakia School, facing a June deadline for relocation, has opted for local print advertising. Owner Lowry McCaslin apparently wants to develop the property at Foothill Blvd. and Baldwin Ave. However, the school also has numerous city fire code violations and a building that is not up to seismic standards. The school currently has 279 students from K-8th grade.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3142

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1990

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1990

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools, Private - Anoakia School

Item ID: 3056AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fall of the House of Baldwin. Part 3 of a 6 part series: What happened to the Jinks Room murals by Maynard Dixon? The Jinks Room had nine Dixon murals. The Lowry B. McCaslin family, which owned Anoakia at the time, held onto three murals, the rest were donated to the University of Southern California (USC). The McCaslin family bought the Anoakia estate after Anita Baldwin passed. By Galen Patterson. See hard copy in VF Baldwin, Anita

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35459

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 24, 2019

Pages: p. 1, 4

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 24, 2019

Pages: p. 1, 4

Subjects: Anoakia; Baldwin, Anita; Dixon, Maynard; McCaslin, Lowry B.; Murals; Patterson, Galen

Item ID: 35651AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A developer who wants to replace the historic Anoakia estate with a 31-home gated community received tentative approval Tuesday night from the Planning Commission.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper17837

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: November 11, 1999

Pages: p. A3 w/ photo

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: November 11, 1999

Pages: p. A3 w/ photo

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 18037AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Fire Chief Gerald Gardner says his department will recommend Anoakia School not be allowed to reopen this fall if safety deficiencies are not fixed. School owner Lowry McCaslin vows that everything will be taken care of.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3137

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 15, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 15, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools, Private - Anoakia School

Item ID: 3052AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Lowery McCaslin, owner of the Anoakia estate, has been given a three month deadline to present a revised plan for the 20 acres.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper422

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 20, 1976

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 20, 1976

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 422AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fireplace in dining room at Anoakia. The carving over fireplace is Baldwin Family Crest. Tiffany chandelier-type light fixtures. Note: inscription on back of photo by Eunice Easely, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs80

Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 80

Collection: Photographs

Images

Dragon fountain across front entrance of Anoakia. Note: inscription on back of photo by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs82

Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 82

Collection: Photographs

Images

Anoakia Oaks, LLC, developers of the Anoakia estate, are willing to give away the Anita Baldwin mansion or it will be demolished.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27155

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 11, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 11, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia; Anoakia Oaks, LLC; Baldwin, Anita

Item ID: 27353AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Portion of Maynard Dixon Indian murals in Anoakia Indian Hall. Painted about 1913. Stairs lead to second floor. Note: inscription back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs79

Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia; Dixon, Maynard

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 79

Collection: Photographs

Images

Aerial view, of Anita M. Baldwin's former estate known as Anoakia, looking north. Address was at 701 West Foothill Boulevard in Arcadia, when it was the Anoakia School. Any use of this image must be credited "Photograph by David Stevens. Copyright David Stevens."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2411

Date: 1990?

1 image

Date: 1990?

Subjects: Aerial Photo Collection; Aerial views; Anoakia; Anoakia School; Baldwin, Anita M.; David Stevens Collection

Physical Description: color image, digital, see i:images

ID: 2271

Collection: Photographs

Images

Aerial view, of Anita M. Baldwin's former estate known as Anoakia, looking south. Address was at 701 West Foothill Boulevard in Arcadia, when it was the Anoakia School. Any use of this image must be credited "Photograph by David Stevens. Copyright David Stevens."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2412

Date: 1990?

1 image

Date: 1990?

Subjects: Aerial Photo Collection; Aerial views; Anoakia; Anoakia School; Baldwin, Anita M.; David Stevens Collection

Physical Description: color image, digital, see i:images

ID: 2272

Collection: Photographs

Images

Aerial view, of Anita M. Baldwin's former estate known as Anoakia, looking north. Address was at 701 West Foothill Boulevard in Arcadia, when it was the Anoakia School. Any use of this image must be credited "Photograph by David Stevens. Copyright David Stevens."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2414

Date: 1990?

1 image

Date: 1990?

Subjects: Aerial Photo Collection; Aerial views; Anoakia; Anoakia School; Baldwin, Anita M.; David Stevens Collection

Physical Description: color image, digital, see i:images

ID: 2272A

Collection: Photographs

Images

Entrance to Anoakia. Bas relief in back of lily pond. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs72

Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 72

Collection: Photographs

Images

View of glass terrace outside west wing of Anoakia. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs75

Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 75

Collection: Photographs

Images

Stairway to second floor at Anoakia. Carved screen stands on landing. Note: inscription on back of photo by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs81

Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 81

Collection: Photographs

Images

Detail of peacock etched in glass entry door at Anoakia. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin. Inscription reads: Anoakia-Home of Anita Baldwin, Arcadia, CA. 1977. Etched peacock on door leading to Peacock Room.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs73

Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia; Peacocks; Tiffany, Louis Comfort

Physical Description: 8x10 color vertical

ID: 73

Collection: Photographs

Images

Aerial view, of Anita M. Baldwin's former estate known as Anoakia, looking west. Address was at 701 West Foothill Boulevard in Arcadia, when it was the Anoakia School. Street on the left is Foothill Boulevard? Gatehouse in the lower left corner? Any use of this image must be credited "Photograph by David Stevens. Copyright David Stevens."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2415

Date: 1990?

1 image

Date: 1990?

Subjects: Aerial Photo Collection; Aerial views; Anoakia; Anoakia School; Baldwin, Anita M.; David Stevens Collection

Physical Description: color image, digital, see i:images

ID: 2273

Collection: Photographs

Images

Aerial view, of Anita M. Baldwin's former estate known as Anoakia, looking north. Address was at 701 West Foothill Boulevard in Arcadia, when it was the Anoakia School. The street that runs north/south is North Baldwin Avenue. The street that runs east/west is Foothill Boulevard. Any use of this image must be credited "Photograph by David Stevens. Copyright David Stevens."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2413

Date: 1990?

1 image

Date: 1990?

Subjects: Aerial Photo Collection; Aerial views; Anoakia; Anoakia School; Baldwin, Anita M.; David Stevens Collection

Physical Description: color image, digital, see i:images

ID: 2271A

Collection: Photographs

Images

View up front stairs at Anoakia, with balustrade to front entrance. Bas relief above pond. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs76

Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 76

Collection: Photographs

Revise Search

Lowry B. McCaslin, owner of the 20-acre estate Anoakia, died at the age of 88. His life is profiled.

A developer who wants to replace the historic Anoakia estate with a 31-home gated community received tentative approval Tuesday night from the Planning Commission.

Arcadia Fire Chief Gerald Gardner says his department will recommend Anoakia School not be allowed to reopen this fall if safety deficiencies are not fixed. School owner Lowry McCaslin vows that everything will be taken care of.

Lowery McCaslin, owner of the Anoakia estate, has been given a three month deadline to present a revised plan for the 20 acres.

Fireplace in dining room at Anoakia. The carving over fireplace is Baldwin Family Crest. Tiffany chandelier-type light fixtures. Note: inscription on back of photo by Eunice Easely, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

Images

Dragon fountain across front entrance of Anoakia. Note: inscription on back of photo by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

Images

Anoakia Oaks, LLC, developers of the Anoakia estate, are willing to give away the Anita Baldwin mansion or it will be demolished.

Portion of Maynard Dixon Indian murals in Anoakia Indian Hall. Painted about 1913. Stairs lead to second floor. Note: inscription back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

Images

Aerial view, of Anita M. Baldwin's former estate known as Anoakia, looking north. Address was at 701 West Foothill Boulevard in Arcadia, when it was the Anoakia School. Any use of this image must be credited "Photograph by David Stevens. Copyright David Stevens."

Images

Aerial view, of Anita M. Baldwin's former estate known as Anoakia, looking south. Address was at 701 West Foothill Boulevard in Arcadia, when it was the Anoakia School. Any use of this image must be credited "Photograph by David Stevens. Copyright David Stevens."

Images

Aerial view, of Anita M. Baldwin's former estate known as Anoakia, looking north. Address was at 701 West Foothill Boulevard in Arcadia, when it was the Anoakia School. Any use of this image must be credited "Photograph by David Stevens. Copyright David Stevens."

Images

Entrance to Anoakia. Bas relief in back of lily pond. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

Images

View of glass terrace outside west wing of Anoakia. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

Images

Stairway to second floor at Anoakia. Carved screen stands on landing. Note: inscription on back of photo by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

Images

Detail of peacock etched in glass entry door at Anoakia. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin. Inscription reads: Anoakia-Home of Anita Baldwin, Arcadia, CA. 1977. Etched peacock on door leading to Peacock Room.

Images

Images

Images

View up front stairs at Anoakia, with balustrade to front entrance. Bas relief above pond. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

Images