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Dorothy Cunningham, born 1919, is a long-time Arcadia resident. She wrote the social column in the Arcadia Tribune for about 20 years. In this photo, she is probably about age 95. Dorothy was from Whidbey Island, WA and lived in Arcadia for at least 55 years. She worked as a nurse practitioner. Then, she wrote a column for the Arcadia Tribune for 22 years after a council person asked her to write it. She quit the column at age 90.

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Date: c. 2015

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Date: c. 2015

Subjects: Cunningham, Dorothy; Journalists; Writers

Physical Description: 8x10color

ID: 2169B

Collection: Photographs

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Mrs. Charles Strong (Pearl), who lived at 460 W. Duarte Road in 1921 and for many years. (see photo of home #276) She was 92 years old in this photo.

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Date: c.1970

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Date: c.1970

Subjects: Strong, Pearl

Physical Description: 2x3 color vertical

ID: 420

Collection: Photographs

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Paul and Selma Backert, who operated a dry goods store at 221 N. First Avenue from at least 1928 to approximately 1940. They came to Los Angeles area in about 1890 and operated general merchandise stores in Newhall and Lancaster. They lived at 212 N. Myrtle in Monrovia.

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Date: c.1898

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Date: c.1898

Subjects: Arcadia Department Store; Business & industry; Stores

Physical Description: 3x5 oval original

ID: 409

Collection: Photographs

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Portrait of Anita Baldwin. She is shown full face, wearing hat with long ribbon streaming from hat down her right shoulder.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita; Baldwin family

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 91

Collection: Photographs

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A girl crosses the finish line in an apparent relay race. She is running barefoot, wearing shorts and a striped shirt, holding a baton. This photograph was in the Arcadia Bulletin, p. 3, August 20, 1956. The caption read, "Bringing home the bacon for the Holly Avenue playground in the recent City Recreation Department track meet is an unidentified young lady. Although her smile is one of victory, her team finished in fourth place behind Longley Way, Hugo Reid, Vista Park.

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Date: August 1956

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Date: August 1956

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Track meet

Physical Description: 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 b&w

ID: 1911

Collection: Photographs

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Originally known as Arcadia Community Church, later became Arcadia Presbyterian. This building was originally on NE corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue, later moved to First Avenue and Alice Street.

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Date: c.1923

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Date: c.1923

Subjects: Arcadia Community Church; Arcadia Presbyterian Church

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 239

Collection: Photographs

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Photo of painting of Bonita Hotel done by Edna Lenz (original is part of Historical Paintings Collection at APL). We have not been able to learn what she used to copy this from.

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Date: c.1900

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Date: c.1900

Subjects: Bonita Hotel

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1148

Collection: Photographs

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Photographic reproduction of original artist's rendering of proposed Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion. Original rendering measures approx. 32"x36". Artist was Anthony Van Strauhal, also known as Tony Van Strauhal. This view is of front of the building showing trellis work to the left and right of the main entrance. New addition to the adult area is visible to the left. Several cars are parked in the front lot and people are walking to and from the entrance.

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Date: Original rendering dated 1993

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Date: Original rendering dated 1993

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999; Van Strauhal, Anthony (Tony)

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 1356

Collection: Photographs

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View of group of men leaving for military service from Temple City Pacific Electric station. Mrs. Van Iwaarden took this photo from inside their car after having said goodbye to her husband. She said this facility served Arcadia and Temple City.

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Date: 1943

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Date: 1943

Subjects: Arcadia(City)-History-1940-1949; Van Iwaarden, Vera Van Houten

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1043

Collection: Photographs

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Shoemaker Al Yarter standing out in front of shops he built on North First Ave. The family lived in the house between the two shops. Mr. Yarter's grandson, Pat Carlin, told us in 1980 that Mr. Yarter bought the land from Anita Baldwin for a stated price. Later, he was told by an agent, that because the lot was within the lighting district, he would need to pay an additional amount. When Mr. Yarter spoke directly to Anita Baldwin about this, she said it had been her mistake and he would pay only what had been agreed upon. Groceries on the left and Arcadia Shoe Shop on the right.

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Date: 1923

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Date: 1923

Subjects: Arcadia Shoe Shop; H.A. Lyle Groceries; First Avenue; Yarter, Al

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 855

Collection: Photographs

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View from center of circulation area to wall which holds new fiction and new nonfiction books. Door on left leads to Conference Room. One man is seen browsing at shelves.

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Date: June 1975

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Date: June 1975

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 3x5 color

ID: 318

Collection: Photographs

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Reproduction of photo from Life Magazine showing peacocks fighting.

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Date: 1959

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Date: 1959

Subjects: Peacocks

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1507

Collection: Photographs

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A two-engined plane is seen crashed nose down into "snow". There are about 11 motion picture employees working about. One can see expanses of "snowy" terraine, with San Gabriel Mountains showing above sets. Printed on plane are words: PIERCE+RONDELLE ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION. Ray Ramuz, who lived across from Arcadia County Park area where this was filmed, said that the "snow" was bleached corn flakes.

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Date: September 1930

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Date: September 1930

Subjects: Motion pictures

Physical Description: 6x10 b&w

ID: 866

Collection: Photographs

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Photographic reproduction of original artist's rendering of proposed Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion. Original rendering measures approx. 32"x36". The artist was Anthony Van Strauhal, also known as Tony Van Strauhal. This view is of proposed new addition to adult area and shows red tile roof that was not budgeted by City Council. Exterior view.

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Date: Original rendering dated 1993 by artist

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Date: Original rendering dated 1993 by artist

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999; Van Strauhal, Anthony (Tony)

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 1357

Collection: Photographs

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View from center of circulation area toward wooden screen built expressly for new circulation layout, installed at the same time electronic gate was installed. Round area in center of ceiling is directly under "dome" skylight which is visible on exterior shots.

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Date: June 1975

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Date: June 1975

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 3x5 color

ID: 317

Collection: Photographs

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Photo of some forms showing the regulations under which Americans lived during World War II. On top is a War Ration Book. Next item is the Proclamation that decreed the West Coast Blackout area where light at night was required to be blocked to the outside. The final item is a War Damage Insurance Policy.

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Date: c.1942

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Date: c.1942

Subjects: Arcadia(City)-History-1940-1949

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1145

Collection: Photographs

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View of reference desk (originally located in center of area just inside doors of adult reading room). Card catalog at this time ran north and south. Both Reference Desk and catalogs were relocated in 1972. Alfreda Bolduan, head of Reference Department, is standing at desk. Rounded desk, globe lights, telephone, and typewriter visible.

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Date: c. 1962

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Date: c. 1962

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989; Bolduan, Alfreda

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 332

Collection: Photographs

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Four women standing in a bay window area of the Arcadia Public Library at 25 N. First Avenue. Left to right: Library staff Mary Lou Harbin, Madeline Hopps, children's author Margaret Richardson, and library staff June Davies. Mrs. Richardson lived in Arcadia and wrote SEVEN LITTLE PIFFLESNIFFS.

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Date: c.1954

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Date: c.1954

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1930-1959; Harbin, Mary Lou; Hopps, Madeline; Davies, June; Arcadia Authors-Richardson, Margaret

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w vertical

ID: 301

Collection: Photographs

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Monrovia. Hotels, motels, etc.- La Vista Grande

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Artist: Justine Wishek

Description: La Vista Grande Hotel -- One of Monrovia's several early hotels, La Vista Grande "enjoyed much activity" and was used as a town meeting place for a number of years before it was destroyed by fire.

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Artist: Justine Wishek

Description: La Vista Grande Hotel -- One of Monrovia's several early hotels, La Vista Grande "enjoyed much activity" and was used as a town meeting place for a number of years before it was destroyed by fire.

Item ID: 45W

Collection: Paintings

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Clara Baldwin Stocker standing by herself under an arbor of flowers. She is standing at an open gate. Her hat, dress and neckband appear to be black.

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Date: c.1914-1915

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Date: c.1914-1915

Subjects: Baldwin Stocker, Clara; Baldwin family

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1560

Collection: Photographs

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Mrs. Charles Strong (Pearl), who lived at 460 W. Duarte Road in 1921 and for many years. (see photo of home #276) She was 92 years old in this photo.

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Paul and Selma Backert, who operated a dry goods store at 221 N. First Avenue from at least 1928 to approximately 1940. They came to Los Angeles area in about 1890 and operated general merchandise stores in Newhall and Lancaster. They lived at 212 N. Myrtle in Monrovia.

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Portrait of Anita Baldwin. She is shown full face, wearing hat with long ribbon streaming from hat down her right shoulder.

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Originally known as Arcadia Community Church, later became Arcadia Presbyterian. This building was originally on NE corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue, later moved to First Avenue and Alice Street.

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Photo of painting of Bonita Hotel done by Edna Lenz (original is part of Historical Paintings Collection at APL). We have not been able to learn what she used to copy this from.

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View of group of men leaving for military service from Temple City Pacific Electric station. Mrs. Van Iwaarden took this photo from inside their car after having said goodbye to her husband. She said this facility served Arcadia and Temple City.

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View from center of circulation area to wall which holds new fiction and new nonfiction books. Door on left leads to Conference Room. One man is seen browsing at shelves.

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Reproduction of photo from Life Magazine showing peacocks fighting.

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View from center of circulation area toward wooden screen built expressly for new circulation layout, installed at the same time electronic gate was installed. Round area in center of ceiling is directly under "dome" skylight which is visible on exterior shots.

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Four women standing in a bay window area of the Arcadia Public Library at 25 N. First Avenue. Left to right: Library staff Mary Lou Harbin, Madeline Hopps, children's author Margaret Richardson, and library staff June Davies. Mrs. Richardson lived in Arcadia and wrote SEVEN LITTLE PIFFLESNIFFS.

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Monrovia. Hotels, motels, etc.- La Vista Grande

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Clara Baldwin Stocker standing by herself under an arbor of flowers. She is standing at an open gate. Her hat, dress and neckband appear to be black.

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