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Arcadia-Library-Classical Kaleidoscope Concerts

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1. Program from the "A Classical Kaleidoscope" concert series, September 20, 2006 featuring Paul Stein, Craig Richey, Mark Saltzman performing a show called "American Memory." 2. Program from "A Classical Kaleidoscope" concert series featuring Raynor Carroll and Kuku, African Drumming Group, April …
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1. Program from the "A Classical Kaleidoscope" concert series, September 20, 2006 featuring Paul Stein, Craig Richey, Mark Saltzman performing a show called "American Memory."
2. Program from "A Classical Kaleidoscope" concert series featuring Raynor Carroll and Kuku, African Drumming Group, April 4, 2006.
3. Program from "A Classical Kaleidoscope" concert series featuring Pacific Harmony String Quartet, January 24, 2007.
4. Program from "A Classical Kaleidoscope" concert series featuring Zhiming Han and Cynthia Hsiang performing Splendor of China, October 1, 2008.
5. Program from "A Classical Kaleidoscope" concert series featuring the Nick Ariondo Chamber Trio (Nick Ariondo, Paul Stein, John Acevedo), December 3, 2008.
6. Program from "A Classical Kaleidoscope" concert series featuring Paul Stein, Andrew Duckles, and David Garrett performing Why Wood Sounds Good: Making and Playing Violins, February 4, 2009.
7. Program from "A Classical Kaleidoscope" concert series featuring Paul Stein, Michele Zukovsky, Lorenz Gamma, Carrie Dennis, Maksim Velichkin performing Autumnal Inspiration, April 29, 2009.
8. Program from "Celebrating Chinese Music" a concert featuring Zhiming Han and Cynthia Hsiang, Wednesday, October 21, 2009.
9. Program from "A Musical Phantasy" a concert featuring Marion Kuszyk, Paul Stein, Aaron Oltman, David Garrett. Wednesday, December 2, 2009.
10. Program from "Gentle Dissonance" concert featuring Lorenz Gamma, Paul Stein, Aaron Oltman, Maksim Velichkin, Ming Tsu. Wednesday, January 20, 2010.
11. Celebrity, actor Henry Winkler speaks at Arcadia Public Library. "The Fonz says 'Hey': Henry Winkler reads from new book. The Weekly Star, January 28, 2010. Actor and author Henry Winkler spoke and read from his books, following the Classical Kaleidoscope Concert on January 20, 2010.
12. Program from "Johannes, Robert, Clara, Florestan and Eusebius (Brahms and Schumann)" concert featuring Kevin Fitz-Gerald, Paul Stein, Carrie Dennis, Maksim Velichkin. Wednesday, April 28, 2010.
13. Concert program October 20, 2010. Tchaikovsky's Italian Memories.
14. Concert program December 1, 2010. Troubled Waters: The romantic and classical sonatas of Mozart and Schumann.
15. Concert program March 2, 2011. Bending Toward the Sun, author Leslie Gilbert-Lurie discusses her book and music by Olivier Messiaen.
16. Concert program April 20, 2011. West African Drumming Soko Ensemble with Steven Biondo.
17. 2005-2006 season programs. 17a. Light and Dark Classics, September 21, 2005 featuring Paul Stein, David Garrett and Junko Ueno Garrett. 17b. Pacific Harmony String Quartet, December 7, 2005, featuring Suli Xue, Jonathan Wei, Qing Liang, and Pinfei Tang. 17c. Musical Journeys and Detours, January 11, 2006, featuring Paul Stein, Ingrid Chun, Melody Kuo. 17d. Raynor Carroll and Kuku, African Drumming Group, April 4, 2006.
18. 2006-2007 season programs. 18a. American Memory, September 20, 2006, featuring Paul Stein, Craig Richey, Mark Saltzman. 18b. Unlearning Classical Music: a Plea for Enjoyment, December 6, 2006, featuring Mark Salzman, Paul Stein, David Garrett, Junko Ueno Garrett. 18c. Pacific Harmony String Quartet, January 24, 2007 featuring Suli Xue, Wei Xu, Qing Liang, and Pin Fei Tang. 18d. The Homeland of Love, March 28, 2007, featuring Lorenz Gamma, Paul Stein, Andrew Duckles and Armen Ksajikian.
19. 2007-2008 season programs. 19a. String Fever, October 3, 2007 featuring David Garrett, Paul Stein, James Smith. 19b. In the Steppes of Central Arcadia, December 12, 2007, featuring Leo Marcus, Paul Stein, Lorenz Gamma, Andrew Duckles, Armen Ksajikian. 19c. Magical Melodies: Music from China and the West, February 13, 2008, featuring Zhiming Han, Cynthia Hsiang, Suli Xue, Pinfei Tang, Gustavo Bianchi. 19d. Math, Music, Truth and Beauty, April 2, 2008, featuring K.C. Cole, Paul Stein, Craig Richey.
20. Twilight-Beethoven's Late Period, October 5, 2011, with Paul Stein, Jason Uyeyama, Aaron Oltman, David Garrett.
21. Brahms alla Zingarese, November 30, 2011, with Paul Stein, Aaron Oltman, Mark Robson, John Walz.
22. Songwriters and their Songs, February 29, 2012. With Karen Benjamin and Alan Chapman.
23. Cello Power plays in Arcadia. Photos from January 16, 2013 concert performed at Arcadia Community Center (because library auditorium renovation was delayed). The Weekly Star (Thursday supplement to Pasadena Star News), p. 1, January 20, 2013.
24. Romance, Russian Style, August 21, 2013, with Paul Stein, Maksim Velichkin, Mark Robson.
25. Guitar Serenade, November 6, 2013, with Paul Stein, Paul Viapiano, David Garrett.
26. Dvorak and America's Heartland, January 15, 2014 with Paul Stein, Jason Uyeyama, Leticia Strong, Aaron Oltman, Maksim Velichkin.
27. English Pastoral, April 30, 2014. Paul Stein, Mark Robson, Robert MacNeil.
28. Henry Winkler, "the Fonz," a special guest at the concert on January 20, 2010, talks about how he overcame self-image problems and wrote a series of books called Hank Zipzer: the World's Greatest Underachiever. Pasadena Star News, February 18, 2010.
29. French Folk Songs and Copland's Americana, September 17, 2014 featuring Paul Stein, soprano Amanda Squitieri, and pianist Mark Robson.
30. Artistry of Nick Ariondo, November 19, 2014, with Larry Hughes.
31. Slavic Style: Borodin and Dvorak Quartets program, May 20, 2015. Featuring Paul Stein, Aaron Oltman, Alex Russell, Maksim Velichkin.
32. Deep Warm Textures, November 18, 2015, featuring Paul Stein, Elise Shope Henry, Aaron Oltman, Allison Allport.
33. Romantic Exuberance, Januar 27, 2016, featuring Paul Stein, Aaron Oltman, Michael Larco, Alex Russell, Maksim Velichkin, David Garrett.
34. Flier "Beats, Bows and Reeds: a family concert" March 5, 2016 featuring Paul Stein, Valeria Morgovskaya, and Jennifer Showalter.
35. Flier "Lullabies, bees and Bach," May 21, 2016 featuring Paul Stein, Valeria Morgovskaya and Marion Kuszyk. This was the last one to be sponsored by Arcadia Public Library Foundation.
36. Program "Romantic music of the 20th century for two violins and piano," November 29, 2016. First concert to be sponsored by Friends of the Arcadia Public Library since Arcadia Public Library Foundation dissolved.
37. Program "Bohemian Majesty" April 19, 2017 featuring Paul Stein, Valentina Wen-Ting Huang, Maksim Velichkin.
38. Program "The Soul of the Flute," March 27, 2018, featuring Paul Stein, Sarah Jackson, Aaron Oltman, David Garrett.
39. A. Flyer only for "Elegant and expressive piano trios, March 6, 2019, featuring Paul Stein, Valentina Wen-Ting Huang and Maksim Velichkin. B. Program "French Gypsy Virtuosity and Mozart's Violin and Viola Masterpiece," April 23, 2019. Featuring Paul Stein, Aaron Oltman and Bridget Hough.
40. Concert program March 11, 2020, "The Archduke-Beethoven's Noble Achievement," featuring Junko Ueno Garrett, piano, David Garrett, cello, and Paul Stein, violin. Concert program September 7, 2022, "Pastoral Impressions and Bach," featuring Marion Kuszyk, oboe, Stephanie Lan, piano, and Paul Stein, violin. Concert program March 22, 2023, "Astor Piazzolla and the Argentinian Tango," featuring Paul Stein, violin, and Tengyue Zhang, guitar.
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Arcadia-Library-Classical Kaleidoscope Concerts
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Santa Anita Park (2011-2020)

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1. CalPhil opens at Santa Anita. California Philharmonic Orchestra's Festival on the Green summer concerts opens on June 30 with a concert featuring singer Vanessa Carlton, USC Trojan Marching Band and pyrotechnics at Santa Anita Park. The Weekly Star (supplement to PSN, an edition of the Duartean,…
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1. CalPhil opens at Santa Anita. California Philharmonic Orchestra's Festival on the Green summer concerts opens on June 30 with a concert featuring singer Vanessa Carlton, USC Trojan Marching Band and pyrotechnics at Santa Anita Park. The Weekly Star (supplement to PSN, an edition of the Duartean, Monrovia News Post, Arcadia Tribune and Star-Temple City Editions), January 24, 2012.
2. Breeders' Cup World Championships Official Track Program, Saturday, November 3, 2012.
3. 626 Night Market, 2013 Summer Garden Nights at Santa Anita Park. Guide to food booths. 626 Night Market, in its second year, is the largest Asian night market in America. Two copies. A) Shows all dates this summer. B) Shows July and August dates.
4. City of Arcadia pamphlet of local shopping, dining, attraction, Santa Anita Park information for visitors. Arcadia Welcomes You to the 2013 Breeders' Cup World Championships. 2 copies.
5. Santa Anita opening: blue skies and blue jeans. Pasadena Star News, p. A3, January 6, 2014. With pictures of $15 million renovation of the clubhouse and Chandelier Room, Alan Balch, Jane Goldstein, and Peggy Whittingham.
6. George Haines leaves Santa Anita; new president Tom Lundt is in. Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 2014.
7. Interview on the 20th anniversary of Santa Anita Derby Day 5K with Santa Anita Park Director of Special Projects, Pete Siberell. Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 2014.
8. Hang gliders land at Santa Anita Park (Jeff Chipman and Ron Keinan). The Weekly Star, April 13, 2014.
9. New dirt on way to track this summer, to resurface and renovate the main track, says Dennis Moore. It will be safer and easier to maintain. The Weekly Star (supplement to Pasadena Star News), June 15, 2014.
10. Santa Anita's future development plans. Santa Anita Park chairman Keith Brackpool says the track might add 800 horse stable barns in the north parking lot area, build two high class restaurants, and potentially develop a major retail/entertainment component that could include a hotel, August 17, 2014. Retrieved from www.Arcadiasbest.com, August 23, 2014.
11. Special supplement Santa Anita Park's autumn meeting and Breeders' Cup, Pasadena Star News September 25, 2014.
12. Santa Anita Park Spring Meet April 24-June 28, with picture of jockey Victor Espinoza. Special supplement in Pasadena Star News (San Gabriel Valley Tribune Newspapers), April 24, 2015.
13. Santa Anita Park winter meet preview, Dec 26, 2016-April 9, 2017. Insert in Pasadena Star News.
14. Santa Anita Park facing changes. The company that owns and manages Santa Anita Park is restructuring to better monetize the race track. Pasadena Star News, October 17, 2017.
15. Santa Anita main track set to re-open for training Sept. 3, as horses prepare for 2017 Autumn Meet opener on September 29. Stable area to begin welcoming horses on Sept 1, breakfast venue Clockers' Corner, open on Sept 2. Sandy loam main track removed. Bandera Bermuda turf course reinvigorated.
16. Future of Santa Anita Park in question. Owners paint dire picture for operations without significant upgrades, expansions. The Weekly Star, January 14, 2018.
17. At Arcadia City Council meeting, Santa Anita Park Race Track announces racing closure following horse deaths (horses euthanized). By Galen Patterson, Arcadia Weekly, March 7, 2019.
18. Stronach Group announced closure of Santa Anita Park Race Track for live racing and training (horses euthanized). By Terry Miller, Arcadia Weekly, March 7, 2019.
19. Third horse in three days dies (euthanized) at Santa Anita Park, while animal rights activists continue to push for a nationwide ban on racing. These three deaths brought the number of horse deaths at Santa Anita Park to 42 since December 2018. The LA County district attorney's office concluded December 19 that there was no criminal wrongdoing connected to the deaths, but offered a series of recommendations aimed at improving safety at racetracks in California. Pasadena Star News, January 20, 2020.
20. Racing's future is on the line at Santa Anita. Fall meet opens today and pressure is on to prove track can operate without killings its thoroughbreds. Pasadena Star News, September 27, 2019.
21. The truth about horse racing deaths, by Jeff Goertzen. From pasadenastarnews.com, June 28, 2019.
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Santa Anita Park (2011-2020)
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City of Arcadia Municipal Code.

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City of Arcadia. Municipal Code. Supplement insertion guide dated June 30, 1984
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City of Arcadia. Municipal Code. Supplement insertion guide dated June 30, 1984
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City of Arcadia Municipal Code.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 55
Shelf Number
Shelf C2
Item ID
366AF
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Oakwood Hotel. Fairy Land

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Artist
Justine Wishek
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Oakwood Hotel -- Entrance to Fairy Land. Construction of Lucky Baldwin's Oakwood Hotel began in June of 1887 on the southwest corner of First Avenue and Santa Clara Street, across the tracks from the Santa Anita Depot. When completed, the two-story brick building contained 35 rooms with verandas r…
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Oakwood Hotel -- Entrance to Fairy Land. Construction of Lucky Baldwin's Oakwood Hotel began in June of 1887 on the southwest corner of First Avenue and Santa Clara Street, across the tracks from the Santa Anita Depot. When completed, the two-story brick building contained 35 rooms with verandas running around both floors. In 1903 it became the first City Government headquarters, and later was the area's sporting center. It was destroyed by fire on November 26, 1911.
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Library-Special Services

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1. "Arcadia Public Library courier service." Arcadia Tribune, January 18, 1970. 2. "Book deliveries available for sick." News Post, October 14, 1970. 3. "Library facility provided for Friendship Club use." News clip, circa 1973. 4. "Library Friends serve shut-in patrons with courier program." Arcad…
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1. "Arcadia Public Library courier service." Arcadia Tribune, January 18, 1970.
2. "Book deliveries available for sick." News Post, October 14, 1970.
3. "Library facility provided for Friendship Club use." News clip, circa 1973.
4. "Library Friends serve shut-in patrons with courier program." Arcadia Tribune, February 1977.
5. "Library courier program aids shut-ins with books." News clip, February 1977.
6. "The history of our calendar." News photo, February 1977.
7. "Public Library services to the aging." Questionnaire filled out by Arcadia Public Library to Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.
8. Survey of public library services available to homebound. California State Library, 1967.
9. "New programs move library to patients." Arcadia Tribune, January 22, 1967.
10. "Arcadia book services brighten patients' days." Pasadena Independent, March 1, 1967.
11. Arcadia Public Library flyer announcing services for people with special needs." December 1997.
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Library-Special Services
Item ID
146AF
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Railroads. South Pasadena

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Artist
Justine Wishek
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Raymond Depot -- Built in 1880 in South Pasadena. It served the guests of the Raymond Hotel.
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Justine Wishek
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Raymond Depot -- Built in 1880 in South Pasadena. It served the guests of the Raymond Hotel.
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49W
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South Pasadena Station

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Artist
Justine Wishek
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South Pasadena Station -- Built in 1900 by what was then the California Southern Railway Company, its second-story served as the living quarters for the station agent and his family.
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Justine Wishek
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South Pasadena Station -- Built in 1900 by what was then the California Southern Railway Company, its second-story served as the living quarters for the station agent and his family.
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50W
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Wind Storm December 1, 2011

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1. City of Arcadia-December Wind Storm 2011 damage assessment and recovery operations. 2 pages. 2. December Wind Storm 2011 Incident Statistics, as of December 14, 2011. 3. City of Arcadia Wind Storm Debris Removal program, December 8, 2011. 4. Voices of the Blackout: Arcadia Residents Share Their …
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1. City of Arcadia-December Wind Storm 2011 damage assessment and recovery operations. 2 pages.
2. December Wind Storm 2011 Incident Statistics, as of December 14, 2011.
3. City of Arcadia Wind Storm Debris Removal program, December 8, 2011.
4. Voices of the Blackout: Arcadia Residents Share Their Stories. Retrieved from Arcadia Patch website on December 13, 2011. http://arcadia.patch.com
5. County Offers Aid with Debris Removal. Retrieved from Arcadia Patch website on December 13, 2011. http://arcadia.patch.com
6. Wind storm documentation--various items including press releases, web pages, communications to residents, and pictures at K:\Wind Storm.
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Wind Storm December 1, 2011
Item ID
296AF
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Arcadia (City) History (2011-2020)

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1. City of Arcadia Sales Tax Update, Q2 2011. Third quarter receipts for second quarter sales (April-June 2011). 2. 2011 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer and Commisioner Recognition Dinner program. April 14, 2011. 3. 2013 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer and Commisioners Dinner invita…
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1. City of Arcadia Sales Tax Update, Q2 2011. Third quarter receipts for second quarter sales (April-June 2011).
2. 2011 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer and Commisioner Recognition Dinner program. April 14, 2011.
3. 2013 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer and Commisioners Dinner invitation and program. April 15, 2013. Theme: Murder and mayhem at the speakeasy.
4. 2014 Annual Silver Circle Volunteer and Commissioners Recognition Dinner. With list of Arcadia boards and commission members and Silver Circle Volunteers.
5. Silver Circle Volunteer and Commissioners Dinner with theme "Gatsby Gala," invitation and program, with names of city board and commission members and silver circle volunteers. April 15, 2015.
6. Silver Circle Volunteer and Commissioners Dinner 2017.
7. Looking back on 2019 in Arcadia, by Galen Patterson.A review of the 10 biggest news items in Arcadia in 2019, including the investigations into dozens of race horse deaths at Santa Anita Park and passing Measure A (3/4 percent increase in sales tax). Retrieved from ArcadiaWeekly.com on December 28, 2019.
8. History of Officials 1903-2020. Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk.
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Arcadia (City) History (2011-2020)
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298AF
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Breeders' Cup Banner

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Start Date
November 1, 2019
End Date
November 2, 2019
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Purple vinyl banner side 1 shows "The City of Arcadia welcomes Breeders' Cup November 1, 2019 and November 2, 2019 Santa Anita." Side 2 shows a jockey on a horse with flags from many countries on the right edge.
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End Date
November 2, 2019
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Purple vinyl banner side 1 shows "The City of Arcadia welcomes Breeders' Cup November 1, 2019 and November 2, 2019 Santa Anita." Side 2 shows a jockey on a horse with flags from many countries on the right edge.
Subjects
Breeders' Cup
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 133
Shelf Number
Shelf H17
Item ID
499AF
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Subject Files
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Parks-Arcadia County Park

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1. Sees value of field as park. news clip c.1926-27. 2. Seek return of Arcadia property. news clip c.1926-27. 3. Chronological list of improvements and development. Typed sheet from county. 4. Quitclaim deed. Black copy of quitclaim adopted September 27, 1935. 5. Bill transferring Los Ang…
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1. Sees value of field as park. news clip c.1926-27.
2. Seek return of Arcadia property. news clip c.1926-27.
3. Chronological list of improvements and development. Typed sheet from county.
4. Quitclaim deed. Black copy of quitclaim adopted September 27, 1935.
5. Bill transferring Los Angeles County recreational park. Copy of congressional bill authored by then Congressman, John Hoeppel.
6. Playgrounds at Ross Field. Arcadia Tribune July 7, 1936.
7. Statue fete set for today. Los Angeles Times October 31, 1937.
8. When Ross Field work was launched. Arcadia Tribune February 13, 1937.
9. Thousands see memorial statue unveiling. Arcadia Bulletin April 21, 1941.
10. Arcadia County Park and Golf Course. Typed sheet from General Plan.
11. A day in the park. Los Angeles Times June 25, 1971.
12. The story of Santa Anita Bowling Green Club. History written in 1973.
13. Santa Anita Golf Course. Copy of brochure put out for opening day April 24, 1938, plus other sheets detailing changes.
14. Arcadia County Park. Sixteen page historical information and chronological developments.
15. Fourth of July celebration. Photocopy of commemorative program July 4, 1938.
16. Letter written to Ralph Pennell concerning ceremony honoring J.H.Hoeppel of the Balloon School February 1, 1963.
17. Park proves no picnic for low-paid workers. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
18. Park construction no picnic for low-salaried WPA workers. Arcadia Tribune February 9, 1978.
19. You are cordially invited to attend an informal ceremony honoring Lt. John Hoeppel. Invitation from Los Angeles County Parks Department to present plaque for his part in park development January 1963.
20. Arcadia County Park. One page history from Los Angeles County Parks Department.
21. New war memorial fountain dedicated December 17 at Arcadia County Park. News release issued by Los Angeles County Parks Department at time of dedication December 17, 1962.
22. Fact sheet on memorial fountain issued by Los Angeles County Parks Department.
23. Santa Anita play field opened. Pasadena Star News May 14, 1937.
24. Arcadia Park and Golf Course. Los Angeles Times, p.B3 November 22, 1993.
25. Large play area created. Los Angeles Times p.1 January 23, 1938.
26. Outdoor kitchen invites picnickers to new park. Pasadena Post February 28, 1937.
27. Copy of resolution by the 74th Congress conveying the property to the County of Los Angeles representing Baldwin Ranch property now known as the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum. June 17, 1935.
28. Photo of field survey party starting work on Arcadia County Park, with article. Pasadena Star News July 28, 1935.
29. County recreation area replaces old balloon field. Pasadena Star News January 31, 1937.
30. Los Angeles Times publication "Then & Now" June 30, 2000. Article about history of Arcadia County Park p. 12.
31. " Arcadia Park fountain rededicated." Article about rededication of the fountain to honor those who perished in the 9/11/01 attacks on the Pentagon, the World Trade Center and the hijacked plane that crashed in Pennsylvania. Fountain is being refurbished in a joint effort by the city, the Arcadia Rotary Club, the Arcadia Unified School District and local artisans. The renovated landmark will be called Peacock Corner. Pasadena Star News April 9, 2002, p. A-3.
32. "Arcadia to proceed with Peacock Corner." Article stating that the City Council voted to put up $25,000 towards the cost of putting a 10-foot-tall bronze peacock at Peacock Corner. The sculpture will emerge from the center of the fountain that has been refurbished by volunteers and was unveiled at the Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic. The fountain was rededicated on April 8, 2002, and was originally donated as a tribute to area veterans. Arcadia Weekly, November 14-20, 2002, p. 1.
33. The City Council approved a $30,000 commission to Irvine artist, David Chapple to create a bronze peacock sculpture, 6-7 feet tall, for the public fountain at "Peacock Corner." Pasadena Star News, January 8, 2003, p. A3.
34. 25 Valley parks may be closed. Los Angeles Times April 8, 1993, p.J1.
35. Quitclaim Deed, transfer of portion of Arcadia County Park from Los Angeles County to City of Arcadia. Recorded August 11, 1988. Arcadia Community Center and Arcadia Historical Museum have been built on this land.
36. Arcadia Vietnam War Monument Dedication program, May 28, 2016. Master of ceremonies Gene Glasco.
37. Guide to Civic Art in Los Angeles County Parks, p. 9 info on public art at Arcadia County Park: Memorial Peacock Fountain and Spanish American War Memorial "The Hiker," a bronze sculpture. Retrieved 7/11/2018 from lacounty.gov.
38. Arcadia County Park to be improved by $50,000; colorful history reported. Picture of Mrs. David Unruh, niece of Lucky Baldwin's manager, Hiram A. Unruh. Also on this page, Chamber takes theme from Nellie White. Arcadia Tribune and News, March 23, 1950.
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Parks-Arcadia County Park
Item ID
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Chicago Park

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1. "Council wants investigation." Arcadia Tribune, February 10, 1970. 2. "Council to discuss." Arcadia News Post, June 21 1971. 3. "Chicago Park on its way." Arcadia Tribune, February 2, 1972. 4. "Chicago Park to receive." Arcadia Tribune, August 19, 1973. 5. "Chicago Park just waiting." Arcad…
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1. "Council wants investigation." Arcadia Tribune, February 10, 1970.
2. "Council to discuss." Arcadia News Post, June 21 1971.
3. "Chicago Park on its way." Arcadia Tribune, February 2, 1972.
4. "Chicago Park to receive." Arcadia Tribune, August 19, 1973.
5. "Chicago Park just waiting." Arcadia Tribune, September 5, 1974.
6. "New park still a paper dream." Arcadia Tribune, September 12, 1974.
7. "Chicago Park looks." Arcadia Tribune, August 29, 1974.
8. "Land hoax produces Arcadia Park." Arcadia Tribune, August 8, 1968.
9. Map of the Chicago Park area with a list of parcel numbers and property ownership. c. early 1980s.
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Chicago Park
Item ID
50AF
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Fashion Park

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1. "Santa Anita to launch." Los Angeles Times, April 22, 1971, San Gabriel Valley section. 2. Pro-Fashion Park flyer, March 30, 1971. 3. "Taxpayers for Fashion Park." Letter from group to Arcadia residents, circa March 1971. 4. "Fashion Park No. 1." Arcadia Tribune, January 2, 1972. 5. "Vote…
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1. "Santa Anita to launch." Los Angeles Times, April 22, 1971, San Gabriel Valley section.
2. Pro-Fashion Park flyer, March 30, 1971.
3. "Taxpayers for Fashion Park." Letter from group to Arcadia residents, circa March 1971.
4. "Fashion Park No. 1." Arcadia Tribune, January 2, 1972.
5. "Vote Yes." Flyer by the Taxpayers for Fashion Park for referendum, April 1971.
6. "Santa Anita Fashion Park." Question and answer flyer done by Santa Anita Consolidated, circa 1971.
7. "Court orders additional." Arcadia Tribune, May 20, 1973.
8. "PLAN suit seeks to block." Arcadia News Post, May 22, 1973.
9. "Fashion Park gets OK." Arcadia Tribune, May 24, 1973.
10. "Ground broken." Arcadia News Post, June 13, 1973.
11. "Foes of Fashion Park turn to Federal Court." Los Angeles Times, October 18, 1973.
12. "PLAN files new lawsuit." Arcadia Tribune, October 28, 1973.
13. "Suit to block shopping." Los Angeles Times, November 6, 1973.
14. "District Court hears Fashion Park." Arcadia News Post, November 21, 1973.
15. "They don't give up." Arcadia Tribune, November 8, 1973.
16. "PLAN spokesman defends." Arcadia News Post, November 21, 1973.
17. "Fashion Park foes." Los Angeles Times, December 20, 1973.
18. "Fashion Park is altering skyline." Arcadia Tribune, March 7, 1974.
19. "Fashion Park ruling." Arcadia Tribune, February 28, 1974.
20. "Fashion Park halt denied." Arcadia Tribune, March 10, 1974.
21. "Fashion Park names 83 shops." Arcadia Tribune, June 13, 1974.
22. "Developer Hahn predicts." Arcadia Tribune, June 10, 1974.
23. "You discover Fashion Park." Los Angeles Times supplement section, October 13, 1974.
24. "On a clear day." Arcadia Tribune, November 7, 1974, photographs.
25. "Fashion Park opens." Arcadia Tribune, October 17, 1974.
26. "Arts of many kinds." News clip, circa 1975-1976.
27. "Broadway opening." Arcadia Tribune, circa October 1974.
28. "Info guide tells all." Arcadia Tribune, November 13, 1974.
29. "Brighter more colorful." Arcadia Tribune, December 26, 1974. Describes art pieces Roy Lichtenstein sculpture, Wright Flyer, others.
30. Ordinance No. 1981. An ordinance of the City of Arcadia approving zone change Z-92-002, rezoning an 8.2 acre portion of Santa Anita Race Track, parcel No. 949 at 385 West Huntington Drive from R-1 (single family) and S-1 (special use) to C-2D (general commercial with a design overlay), approved October 14, 1992. [In FILE FOLDER #2]
31. Memo from Assistant City Manager Peter Kinnahan to City Council regarding recommendations to Nordstrom Addition and Mall Expansion, January 19, 1993. [In FILE FOLDER #3]
32. Memo from Corkran W. Nicholson, Planning Department to City Council regarding Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall expansion. A design review of the proposed Nordstrom's building at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, April 6, 1993.
33. Memo from Corkran W. Nicholson, Planning Department to City Council regarding Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall expansion. A design review of the proposed two-story addition to the existing Robinsons-May building at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, May 4, 1993.
34. Financial analysis of Santa Anita Fashion Park. 302 page analysis by Julie Biggs, 1978. [In FILE FOLDER #2]
35. Financial analysis of Santa Anita Fashion Park. Appendix B. Companion piece of analysis listed as Item 34 in File Folder #2. [In FILE FOLDER #3]
36. "Santa Anita Fashion Park: A case study in successful ground lease financing." Original article for the Beverly Hills Bar Journal, 1978, by Julie Biggs.
37. "Santa Anita Fashion Park: A case study in successful ground lease financing." Beverly Hills Bar Journal, November/December 1978.
38. "Ernest W. Hahn, Inc. Shopping Centers." Brochure giving background of Fashion Park co-developers.
39. Fashion Park Preview, Spring 1988. 16 page publication.
40. "Sculpture removed." Highlander, January 27, 1988, page 3, with photograph.
41. "Camp Rainbow." Brochure about daycare at Fashion Park, 1988.
42. "Santa Anita Mall declares itself first smoke-free mall in its area." Los Angeles Business Journal, June 7-13, 1993.
43. Santa Anita Fashion Park information booklet regarding groundbreaking ceremony, January 21, 1993, for the construction of the expansion program. Includes announcements, press release, directories, fact sheets, etc.
44. Pictorial annual recap shows "Fashion Park opens," on October 12. Photo and caption: Buffums and the satellite stores making up the bulk of the mall opened first, with Broadway (shown) opening in November. Tribune, p. 1, December 26, 1974.
45. Brochure and directory "Santa Anita Fashion Park in Arcadia." c. 1980s.
46. Discover Santa Anita Fashion Park, the Thoroughbred of Shopping Centers, Directory 1978. Contains information about the Roy Lichtenstein sculpture that was 22 feet high and in the central mall cour and art on display at the mall by June Harrah and Pamela Weir.
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Fashion Park
Westfield Shoppingtown
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Santa Anita Park

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1. The story of Santa Anita: the great race place. Beckwith, B.K. 64 pg. booklet on history of the track. 2. King of sports. 32 pg. booklets on thoroughbred racing in general. 3. Sample condition book used by owners and trainers who are looking for a race in which to enter their horse. First …
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1. The story of Santa Anita: the great race place. Beckwith, B.K. 64 pg. booklet on history of the track.
2. King of sports. 32 pg. booklets on thoroughbred racing in general.
3. Sample condition book used by owners and trainers who are looking for a race in which to enter their horse. First issue 1978-79.
4. The Great Race - The Santa Anita Handicap. This is a history of this race. San Francisco Chronicle March 5, 1982.
5. The King of Sports Comes Back to California. CALIFORNIA ARTS & ARCHITECTURE January 1935.
6. Santa Anita the Great Race Place. Guide for thoroughbred racing.
7. Letter from George James of Bert Crowther Ltd dated October 6, 1956 regarding the statuary at Santa Anita Park.
8. Santa Anita: Grand Dane of racing goes mod. Column by Jim Murray in LATimes February 16, 1971.
9. Santa Anita Park. PACIFIC PATHWAYS March 1946.
10. Santa Anita Park. Description of statuary at Santa Anita Park. 1956. source: Santa Anita Park.
11. news release: Antique Art Objects Give Santa Anita Paddock Gardens New Look. 1956. Description and pictures of statuary at Santa Anita Park. source: Santa Anita Park.
12. Home Turf. LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE April 1990, p.99+
13. Roadsigns. Newsletter of the California Historic Route 66 Association. Fall 1995.
14. Off to the horse races in Arcadia. San Gabriel Valley Tribune October 18, 1996, p.28.
15. Button depicting a horse and jockey. Text reads Santa Anita Park, Home of Seabiscuit.
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Santa Anita Park.

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Santa Anita Park. Oversize Calendars and color clippings. Calendar years: 1977-1978, 1978-1979, 1979-1980, 1982-1983, 1984-1985, 1985-1986, 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1992-1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2020, 2021. "Who's next? Santa Anita Park Spring Meet, April 25-June 29." Pasadena …
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Santa Anita Park. Oversize Calendars and color clippings.
Calendar years: 1977-1978, 1978-1979, 1979-1980, 1982-1983, 1984-1985, 1985-1986, 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1992-1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2020, 2021.
"Who's next? Santa Anita Park Spring Meet, April 25-June 29." Pasadena Star News supplement. April 24, 2014.
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Santa Anita Park.
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History Room
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Box 62
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Santa Anita Park

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Edna Lenz
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Santa Anita Clubhouse Turn (1966) -- This is a familiar scene to the millions who have excitedly watched the thoroughbreds round this turn going into the stretch.
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Edna Lenz
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Santa Anita Clubhouse Turn (1966) -- This is a familiar scene to the millions who have excitedly watched the thoroughbreds round this turn going into the stretch.
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Santa Anita Park

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Edna Lenz
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Santa Anita Racetrack Coach -- Since the first running of the horses at the present Santa Anita Racetrack in December 1934, the spectators have enjoyed the pageantry of the circling of the track by this coach prior to "starting time".
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Santa Anita Racetrack Coach -- Since the first running of the horses at the present Santa Anita Racetrack in December 1934, the spectators have enjoyed the pageantry of the circling of the track by this coach prior to "starting time".
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Santa Anita Park-People

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1. George Woolf, famous jockey of the 1930s. Arcadia Tribune news photo. August 16, 1973. 2. George Woolf. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee edition of the Pasadena Star News September 12, 1978. 3. Longden: a young 69. Los Angeles Times February 14, 1976. 4. A birthday cake that's long, long, Longde…
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1. George Woolf, famous jockey of the 1930s. Arcadia Tribune news photo. August 16, 1973.
2. George Woolf. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee edition of the Pasadena Star News September 12, 1978.
3. Longden: a young 69. Los Angeles Times February 14, 1976.
4. A birthday cake that's long, long, Longden. Arcadia Tribune February 11, 1979.
5. How sweet it was. Arcadia Tribune news photo February 18, 1979.
6. Another Longden finds success in racing. Los Angeles Times - circa early 1970s.
7. He grew up in the valley and now he's a star jockey at Santa Anita. Arcadia News-Post March 11, 1974. (Steve Valdez)
8. Cauthen wins praise in Santa Anita debut. Arcadia Tribune January 27, 1977.
9. Smothers sorts Santa Anita silks. (Frank Smothers) Arcadia Tribune October 21, 1976.
10. Mittie's work adds to track's pageantry. Arcadia Tribune October 14, 1976.
11. She keeps the jockey in bright colors. (Mittie Lovell) Arcadia News Post September 17, 1969.
12. Anita Weil Hanson retiring. news clip. n.d., circa May 1969.
13. Santa Anita's Anita (Anita Weil Hanson). Los Angeles Times May 19, 1969.
14. Miss Weil's 32 years on the job. Los Angeles Times February 11, 1969.
15. Santa Anita: city within a city. Westways, January 1960.
16. 5,000 lbs of paper used weekly in racing book. (Fred Trumpf). Arcadia Tribune February 26, 1978.
17. In the money (room) at Santa Anita. (John Detchemendy).Los Angeles Magazine February 1976.
18. Village smithy counterpart now working in Arcadia (Wally Rohrer). Arcadia News-Post April 6, 1971.
19. Hustling horses often a labor of love for agent (John Stillson). News clip January 26, 1978.
20. Racing secretary, Santa Anita's Eilken, manages residence for equine elite. Thoroughbred of California, December 1975.
21. Bird-watching (rail, early, etc.) at Santa Anita. Los Angeles Times West Magazine February 5, 1967.
22. Santa Anita dirt doctor (William Quigley, maintenance supervisor) Western Horseman August 1971.
23. Santa Anita: art deco on the morning line. New West magazine January 31, 1977.
24. Hazel Longden sees her dream come true. Arcadia Tribune May 24, 1981.
25. Newsmaker of the Year: An irresistible force, frankly (Frank Stronach) Thoroughbred Times v.15 n.51 December 18, 1999 p.1
26. Shoe-In by William Murray. (Bill Shoemaker) Westways, May 1980, p. 34-37+.
27. "Hall of fame jockey dies." Pasadena Star News, February 15, 2003. Jockey Johnny Longden dies at age 96. He was the first to win 6,000 races.
28. "Longden riding career ends on high notes of triumph." Arcadia Tribune, March 17, 1966.
29. Jockey Johnny Longden of Arcadia scored his 5,000th victory. Arcadia Tribune, March 4, 1957.
30. Jockey Laffit Pincay, Jr. Commemorative 2000.
31. Arcadia city council honors George Haines, Santa Anita President. Arcadia Weekly, p. 7. September 22, 2011.
32. Former Santa Anita employee Ambrosio Maldonado to celebrate 90th birthday - Dec. 7. Arcadia Weekly, December 5, 2013.
33. Remembrance of Alan Staller, a long-time Santa Anita Park employee. The Weekly Star (supplement to Pasadena Star News), June 15, 2014.
34. Shear is gone but never forgotten at Santa Anita. John Shear, long-time paddock worker better known as "Paddock Captain" at Santa Anita passes away at 102. The Arcadia centenarian is best known for risking his own life in 2011 by saving a 5-year-old girl from being trampled. Pasadena Star News, December 15, 2023, p. B4.
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Santa Anita Park (1907-1912)

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1. References to news articles on Baldwin's racetrack. 4 newspaper citations. 2. Los Angeles Racing Association Souvenir, 1907. Booklet commemorating the opening of the track. copied from the original at the CTBA. 3. Los Angeles Racing Souvenir 1908 and 1909. Booklet commemorating the season…
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1. References to news articles on Baldwin's racetrack. 4 newspaper citations.
2. Los Angeles Racing Association Souvenir, 1907. Booklet commemorating the opening of the track. copied from the original at the CTBA.
3. Los Angeles Racing Souvenir 1908 and 1909. Booklet commemorating the season. copied from the original at CTBA.
4. Events at Arcadia. photocopy of newsclip. Los Angeles Daily Times April 3, 1909.
5. California's last race stirs with its humor and tragedy. Los Angeles Sunday Times April 18, 1909.
6. Gloom holds sporty echo. Los Angeles Daily Times April 19, 1909.
7. Santa Anita grass-grown. Los Angeles Daily Times April 23, 1909.
8. Santa Anita Park throws open its gates. news clip from files at Santa Anita Park, date and source unknown.
9. Baldwin's track. newspaper plate 1907.
10. Santa Anita Race Track. photocopy of photo.
11. Race track. Arcadia Tribune August 16, 1973,
12. Baldwin's race track winding down. Information from the Los Angeles Times April 19, 1905.
13. Santa Anita Park - historical vignettes of the San Gabriels. TV Times giving history of the track. September 1973.
14. Santa Anita Park is rich in heritage. news clip 1936.
15. Opens first Anita Track. newspaper clipping. n.d. circa 1950.
16. A.M. Allen, architect and builder of Santa Anita. ASCOT PARK (booklet) Los Angeles, CA 1904-05.
17. "Lucky" Baldwin started Santa Anita original track back in '73. Pasadena Star News December 16, 1936.
18. Scenes at new Baldwin race tract at Arcadia. news clip. Los Angeles Daily Times November 22, 1907.
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Santa Anita Park (1934-1942)

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1. Election volunteers aid race track vote. Pasadena Post. July 22, 1932. 2. Santa Anita Park will bring thousands here. Arcadia Tribune, n.d. circa December 24, 1934. 3. Joseph M. Schenck's purchase of interest. news clip June 8, 1934. 4. Santa Anita Race Track complete. front page of t…
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1. Election volunteers aid race track vote. Pasadena Post. July 22, 1932.
2. Santa Anita Park will bring thousands here. Arcadia Tribune, n.d. circa December 24, 1934.
3. Joseph M. Schenck's purchase of interest. news clip June 8, 1934.
4. Santa Anita Race Track complete. front page of the Arcadia News of the special issue of Forecast, marking the opening December 7, 1934.
5. Santa Anita to figure in race track history. same as above.
6. L.A. Turf Club plans to handle big crowd. same as above.
7. "Azucar" to enter $100,000 Santa Anita Handicap reported. same as above.
8. Totalisator now being installed at race track. same as above.
9. Extensive building program is to add to greatness of local race plant. Arcadia Tribune August 2, 1935.
10. Santa Anita track work is started. Arcadia Tribune August 2, 1935.
11. Turf Club to add splendor. Arcadia Tribune July 10, 1936.
12. Third annual racing meet. Arcadia Tribune July 14, 1936.
13. California: Los Angeles Turf Club. article in BLOOD-HORSE January 20, 1934. missing as of May 1999
14. Investigation discussed by noted leader. Arcadia Tribune February 15, 1937.
15. Derby billed at race track. Arcadia Tribune February 15, 1937.
16. Santa Anita handicap winners. Arcadia Tribune October 2, 1941.
17. Santa Anita future use studied. Arcadia Tribune January 15, 1942.
18. Last scene as war cancelled 1942 Santa Anita racing season. Arcadia Tribune February 12, 1942.
19. Council hears track founding story. News Post article February 7, 1967.
20. The Marks brothers of Los Angeles. Part of an article from WESTERN STATES JEWISH HISTORICAL QUARTERLY, July 1979, in which Joshua Marks is claimed to be the builder of the track facility.
21. Horse car. Arcadia Tribune news photo showing horse car of the 1930s. August 16, 1973.
22. Santa Anita fans used red cars. News Post August 8, 1969.
23. Dear Sid. Letter to Mr. Platford from Chas. F. Outland regarding W.H. Hoffman, Jr. n.d.
24. Queen City's big oval; a mile through history. Arcadia Tribune March 16, 1978.
25. The Empire Builder. Excerpt of biographical article about Harry Chandler explaining how the Los Angeles Times attitude toward racing changed under the tutelage by Dr. Charles Strub. Copied at Santa Anita Park September 1980.
26. Sid Ziff's column on the opening of Santa Anita Park December 24, 1934. Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express. December 24, 1934.
27. Expect 60,000 fans at Santa Anita Park. Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express article and overhead photo showing layout of original 1934 Santa Anita Park December 24, 1934.
28. Race track start seen by throng. Pasadena Post March 27, 1934.
29. Horse race track permit for Baldwin Ranch given to Dr. Strub, Hal Roach. Pasadena Post January 19, 1934.
30. Southland to become horse racing center. Pasadena Post. February 19, 1933 with photos.
31. World's best horses to race at Santa Anita Park. Arcadia Tribune August 3, 1934.
32. Fifty Years Ago, racing went to war, too. THE RACING TIMES December 7, 1991. photos from Arcadia Public Library archives.
33. Huntington to have racy formal opening. CALIFORNIA LIFE vol. 36 no.1, January 10, 1935.
34. Beautiful Santa Anita Park, Los Angeles Turf Club's splendid new racing plant. CALIFORNIA LIFE. vol. 35 no 11 and 12, December, 1934.
35. Obituary, death record and articles about Hal Roach and his involvement with Dr. Charles Strub in building Santa Anita Park. He became the first President of Santa Anita Park. Died 11/2/1992.
36. "State Wars on Bookies." A house at 180 West Huntington Drive in Arcadia was raided and four men were arrested who were using binoculars to catch the race results and flashing them to bookmakers throughout the nation. Los Angeles Times, January 17, 1938. From Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936-Jan. 1, 1939, located at Arcadia Historical Society. One extra copy from ProQuest.
37. Behind the scenes at Santa Anita by John Marcy. WESTWAYS, March 1935, p. 30+.
38. Thundering Hoofs at Santa Anita. WESTWAYS, January 1941.
39. What Makes Whirly Run? Westways, December 1941, p. 20-21.
40. The Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. Official Program Santa Anita Park First Day, Tuesday, December 25, 1934. Lists names of directors, general manager, racing officials.
41. Santa Anita racetrack brochure, compliments of the Automobile Club of Southern California. Contains history of Santa Anita Park, California Horse Racing Board members, Directors Los Angeles Turf Club, racing information, track records, racing officials, map of roads leading to Santa Anita Park, plot of track and grounds (drawing of the layout), diagrammatical drawing of the new grandstand and club house, stake program for winter meeting 1937-1938, and history of Santa Anita stakes from 1934 through March 12, 1938.
42. Facts, figures on big race (the Santa Anita Handicap). Los Angeles Times, February 27, 1937. How the world's richest stake was collected and how it will be distributed. The gross amount of $91,800 goes to the winner. Estimates of attendance, automobiles, and handle given here. Anita Baldwin will crown the winner with a floral horseshoe.
43. Record crowd may witness Santa Anita Handicap. Los Angeles Times, March 5, 1938. Attendance is estimated at 60,000 people, with an estimated $1,750,000 passing through the mutuels.
44. Advertisement showing race start time, general admission was $1.10, and Pacific Electric Railway round trip fare from Los Angeles was 50 cents. Los Angeles Times, December 24, 1936.
45. Advertisement for Santa Anita Derby, $50,000 added, general admission was $1.10 and Clubhouse admission was $2.20. Los Angeles Times, February 22, 1939.
46. Advertisement showing race start time, general admission was $1.10, Clubhouse admission was $2.20 and Pacific Electric Railway round trip fare from Los Angeles (6th and Main St. Station) was 55 cents. Los Angeles Times, December 30, 1940.
47. A) Santa Anita opens on Christmas day for a 53-day meet with celebrities and actresses Inez Courtney and Marian Marsh, also Hal Roach and Charles H. Strub. Time Magazine, December 24, 1934. B) Famous people who went to the races at Santa Anita Park include Bing Crosby, William Randolph Hearst, Fred Astaire, Mae West, Al Jolson, Marion Davies, Janet Gaynor, Irving Thalberg, Samuel Goldwyn, Norma Shearer, Frederick Moulton Alger (picture). Time Magazine, March 4, 1935. C) Fresh Batch-en route to Santa Anita Park are six little Biscuits, going on two years old. The first get of famed Seabiscuit will make their racing debuts during December 31-March 14). Their names are Sea Covey, Sea Patrol, Sea Skipper, Sea Mite, Sea Frolic, Sea Belle. Time Magazine, December 8, 1941. D) No More Pansies. Santa Anita race meeting, richest in the world, is called off for 1942, to be used by U.S. Army during wartime. Will mean losses in racing income, state taxes, work for the 4,300 track employees. $50,000 worth of freshly planted pansies were plowed under. Time Magazine, January 19, 1942.
48. Official Program March 4, 1939. Official Program March 1, 941.
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