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Railroads-Light Rail (Metro Gold Line, L-Line, Blue Line, A-Line)

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Contents: Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023. 1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, constructio…

Contents: Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023.; 1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, construction authority background that accompanied a model of the Metro Gold Line on display at the library starting in early 2011.; 2. Metro Gold Line Extension information in a supplement called "Civic Leadership" in the Pasadena Star News, January 31, 2011. "Once the environmental process is completed in 2012, the project will be ready for funding at the local and federal levels. Metro has made funding the Foothill Extension from Azusa to Montclair a priority project for the agency.; 3. Memo from Jason Kruckeberg, Asst. City Manager / Development Services Director and Phil Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer to Mayor and City Council re: Discussion of Gold Line Project Status-City's Commitments and Progress Review. August 16, 2011.; 4. Artist renderings of future Arcadia Station and I-210 Gold Line Bridge (to resemble weaved baskets).; 5. Introducing six new stations in five cities--Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, Azusa-Alameda and Azusa-Citrus. Construction completion on track for 2015. Habib F. Balian, CEO of Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority is pictured. An award winning team of contractors and engineers include Skanska, Hill International, Jacobs, Patterson & Associates, Inc.; 6. Staff report from Jason Kruckeberg to Mayor and City Council, April 3, 2012 re: report, discussion and direction regarding Gold Line parking structure and transit plaza, with drawings.; 7. Three train bridges, station coming. Mountain Views News, p. 6, February 16, 2013.; 8. Foothill Gold Line extension updates. Arcadia Weekly, p. 8, February 21, 2013. Updates on design work, demolition, station locations.; 9. Santa Anita Bridge groundbreaking.Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 20, 2013.; 10. Gold Line construction extends closure of Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena Star News, p. A3, May 4, 2013.; 11. Gold Line bridge project to conclude on Colorado Boulevard. Nearly five months of construction ends, but heavy work to begin on Santa Anita Avenue. Pasadena Star News, p. A10. May 29, 2013.; 12. Gold Line construction moving forward. First Avenue in Arcadia to open by the end of March. Arcadia Weekly, March 13, 2014.; 13. Gold Line station art revealed, April 29, 2014. Retrieved from http://arcadiachamber.org on May 1, 2014.; 14. Foothill Gold Line Pasadena to Azusa Update. Construction (bridges, at-grade crossings) continues on time and on budget for a September 2015 turn-over to Metro. Mountain Views News, Section B-p. 1, June 6, 2014.; 15. Downtown Arcadia intersection at Huntington and Second will be closed for Gold Line construction, August 6, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.; 16. Chamber's key role in Gold Line station by Scott Hettrick, August 24, 2015. Retrieved from ArcadiaCAChamber.org on August 25, 2015.; 17. Foothill Gold Line Newsletter. Third quarter 2014, with construction update and inserts about Arcadia Station (station artist Michael Davis) and Who Knew Building a Light Rail Track Could Be So Interesting?; 18. A-C. 18A. City of Arcadia Holiday Tree Lighting and Dedication December 5, 2015 at Arcadia Transit Plaza. 18B. Arcadia Transit Plaza Dedication Ceremony November 6, 2014. 18C. Arcadia's Grand Opening Celebrationg. Gold Line is coming to Arcadia Saturday, March 5, 2016-Ribbon cutting and station celebration (2 copies).; 19. Metro to offer free rides on new Gold Line extension March 5: community events planned at five stations. Arcadia Station at 201 N. First Avenue. Arcadia Weekly, February 25, 2016.; 20. Gold Line extension unlikely to affect big traffic jams: history shows trains won't impact freeways. Pasadena Star News, March 2, 2016.; 21.Two articles. Where the gold train takes you. Riding the new Gold Line Foothill Extension? Check out 21 activities, local attractions. Art at new Gold Line stations tells cities' stories. Pasadena Star News, March 1, 2016.; 22. Opening Day of Metro Gold Line Arcadia Station marketing items: Metro Map & Pocket Guide; Metro Rider's Guide; Arcadia Shop dine stay enjoy coupon book; What is Tap? Instructional Coloring Book; Celebrate the grand opening March 5, 2016 flyer; Heads up watch for trains perforated train model of Kinkisharyo P3010.; 23. The ABCs of the Gold Line. Arcadia Weekly, March 3, 2016.; 24. All aboard! Metro's Gold Line comes a long way to connect Pasadena to Azusa on Saturday. Pasadena Weekly, March 3, 2016.; 25. City of Arcadia celebrates opening of the Gold Line Extension. Arcadia Transit introduces new shuttle service in conjunction with Metro Gold Line opening. Mountain Views News, February 27, 2016.; 26. Gold Line fuels nearby projects: extension generating money for area cities. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A5, February 29, 2016.; 27. Wheels: Go east young man: Gold Line opening ceremony prompts historic musings on the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe. Pasadena Weekly, p. 14, March 3, 2016. By Lauren Holland.; 28. L Line (Gold) Metro Rail Schedule, Metro Rail Azusa-Union Station-East LA, effective April 9, 2023.; 29. A-B. 29A. June 2023 map of all Metro rail lines, Metro busway routes, regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). 29B. A Line Metro Rail schedule effective June 16, 2023 on two sheets. Includes map, connections and parking.; 30. A-D. 30A. Meet the Line Letters - Nuevos Nombres. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations in English and Spanish. Dated October 2022. 30B. Metro rail is growing! Brochure explaining changes in names, stations, and routes when Metro completes the Regional Connector Transit Project on June 16, 2023. Includes map. In English and Spanish. 30C. Meet the new lineup = Conozca nuestra neva alineacion. Folded map of Metro Rail and Busway routes. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations In English and Spanish. Dated June 2023. 30D. Go Metro map & pocket guide. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Includes information on fares, hours, and important contacts. Dated August 2023.

Subjects: Railroads-Light Rail-Metro Gold Line; Railroads-Light Rail-L Line; Railroads-Light Rail-Blue Line; Railroads-Light Rail-A Line

Item ID: 293AF

Collection: Subject Files

Looking NE up flooded Santa Anita Wash following heavy rains of early March 1938. Caption on photo reads: Looking upstream toward Santa Fe Bridge. San Gabriel Mountains in background. Where cars are parked would be east side of wash.

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Date: March 6, 1938

1 image

Date: March 6, 1938

Subjects: Flood control

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 805

Collection: Photographs

Images

Looking south down stream of Santa Anita Wash. (Puente Hills can be seen in distance.) Caption of photo says picture was taken from PE Bridge and looking toward Huntington Drive Bridge.

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Date: March 6, 1938

1 image

Date: March 6, 1938

Subjects: Flood control

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 807

Collection: Photographs

Images

Unidentified park, showing children's play area, including a "bridge," slide, and swings.

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Date: c. June 1989

1 image

Date: c. June 1989

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Parks

Physical Description: 4 x 6 color

ID: 2029

Collection: Photographs

Images

San Gabriel Valley News.

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Contents: San Gabriel Valley News. August 3, 1922 – Feb. 28, 1924. Temple Times and San Gabriel Valley News. March 6, 1924 – July 31, 1924. (Two Bound Volumes)

Contents: San Gabriel Valley News. August 3, 1922 – Feb. 28, 1924. Temple Times and San Gabriel Valley News. March 6, 1924 – July 31, 1924. (Two Bound Volumes)

Subjects: San Gabriel Valley News.

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 49.

Shelf Number: Shelf F7

Item ID: 360AF

Collection: Subject Files

Photo of Bell Tower of Mission San Gabriel.

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Date: c. 1970

1 image

Date: c. 1970

Subjects: San Gabriel Valley; Mission San Gabriel

Physical Description: 8x8 color

ID: 611

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photo shows close-up of reeds at edge of lake in Arboretum. These reeds are the type used by native Indians in making their houses.

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Date: c.1975

Date: c.1975

Subjects: Arcadia-History-Early to 1838

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 729

Collection: Photographs

View of the San Gabriel Mountains from Wilderness Park, Arcadia, CA.

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Date: 2001

1 image

Date: 2001

Subjects: Landscapes; Nature; Trees; Wilderness Park

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2254D

Collection: Photographs

Images

Northern San Gabriel-San Bernardino Valley Rail Transit Corridor. Downtown 2000 Streetscape. Westfield Shoppingtown Expansion.

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Contents: 1. Northern San Gabriel-San Bernardino Valley Rail Transit Corridor, September 1993: Summary. Draft Environmental Impact Report. Cultural and Historical Resources Survey Report. Noise and Vibration Analysis. Fleet Requirements and yard Location Analysis. Engineering Plan and Profile Drawings. 2. Do…

Contents: 1. Northern San Gabriel-San Bernardino Valley Rail Transit Corridor, September 1993: Summary. Draft Environmental Impact Report. Cultural and Historical Resources Survey Report. Noise and Vibration Analysis. Fleet Requirements and yard Location Analysis. Engineering Plan and Profile Drawings.; 2. Downtown 2000 Streetscape and Public Facilities Improvement Program--Expanded initial study and draft mitigated negative declaration, February 7, 1995.; 3. Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita Expansion-December 1999-Initial Study. Memo subject: Consideration of the Final Environmental Impact Report and Project Description. Westfield Planning submittal-Proposed Santa Anita Expansion February 2002.