Small Spanish-style home. Address, at the time of the photo (1927) was 2747 Olive Street in Temple City. Numbers on Olive Street were changed and same house in 1980 has street number of 10159. This was girlhood home of Vera Van Houten and her family. The children went all the way through Arcadia schools as this home was in Arcadia School District.
Group picture of about 36 unidentified women. All appear to be wearing dresses. Part of a brick fireplace is visible. There are tables and chairs set up for a meal or party. An attached note read "Mrs. Woodward 2nd, 212 S. Third, 447-5236" so librarian has written that on the back of the photo.
Chapel Inn (Duarte) -- Built in 1896 of rock construction, this chapel, located on what is now Highway 66 in Duarte, is said to be the third oldest Episcopal church building in California. In 1927 it was deconsecrated and purchased by Clarence Gordon who converted it into a restaurant that became f…
Chapel Inn (Duarte) -- Built in 1896 of rock construction, this chapel, located on what is now Highway 66 in Duarte, is said to be the third oldest Episcopal church building in California. In 1927 it was deconsecrated and purchased by Clarence Gordon who converted it into a restaurant that became famous for its "excellent food served in a quiet, old-world setting". The building has been torn down.
Photo taken inside Serbian Orthodox Church, 1424 S. Baldwin, during funeral of exiled King Peter II of Yugoslavia. Many people are gathered near open coffin. No identifications.
View of front drive and entry of Clara Baldwin home, reported to have been built in 1906, located at 291 W. Foothill Boulevard. Station wagon parked in front.
Arcadia Recreation Department event "Arcadia Pet Show." A baby is seated next to a turtle or tortoise. Written on back of photograph is "July 13, 1974." Stamped on back is "Milton K. Bell, Photographer, 174 N. Madison Ave., Monrovia, CA. July 11, 1974."
Stone pillars on either side of entrance to Clara Baldwin Stocker's home on Foothill Blvd. Each stone pillar has a light fixture on top with a number of white globes.
A group of 14 children and two adults pose in two rows for photograph in front of a Hugo Reid sign. Some are dressed in Hawaiian or Polynesian attire. Back stamped with "Photo by A. E. Block (or Black?), 9044 Southview Road, San Gabriel, CA."
Thatched conical shaped roadside fruit stand with the name SLEMONS' ORANGE WIGWAM,ARCADIA,CALIF. According to 1930 City Directory, it was located at 141 E. Foothill Boulevard. (McDonalds address in 1993 is 143 E. Foothill.) Owner was James B. Slemons. Two people can be seen standing near entrance.
Interior of Clara Baldwin Stocker's home on Foothill Boulevard in Arcadia. There is an arrangement of flowers on the table and a large amount of flowers along the top of the photo. Handwriting along the bottom of the photo reads, "Oaks 1915 dinner table."
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.