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Wendell Chapman is seen on horseback with a battery operated radio. He was a member of the Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators group that was assisting with communication in cases of emergency, such as floods, etc.

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Date: 1952

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Date: 1952

Subjects: Organizations-Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators; Chapman, Wendell S.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1127

Collection: Photographs

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Man, believed to be Wendell Chapman, member of Arcadia Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators, shown upon horse with radio equipment. Probably taken up in mountain area north of Arcadia.

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Date: 1952

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Date: 1952

Subjects: Arcadia Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators; Chapman, Wendell S.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 801B

Collection: Photographs

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Looking downstream of Santa Anita Wash from east side of Santa Fe Bridge approach. In this photo the tracks and ties are seen completely suspended and a man is walking across the span. Two men are seen on extreme left side of photo.

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Date: March 6, 1938

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Date: March 6, 1938

Subjects: Santa Anita Wash; Flood control

Physical Description: 5x5 b&w

ID: 813

Collection: Photographs

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Some members of Arcadia Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators shown at work. Third man from left appears to be Jim Henderson. Man standing by door appears to be Fred Blethen. Man seated and talking to Mr. Blethen seems to be Herbert Foster. Two closest to camera not identified.

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Date: 1952

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Date: 1952

Subjects: Arcadia Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators; Henderson, Jim; Blethen, Fred; Foster, Herbert

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 801A

Collection: Photographs

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People looking at wreckage of two autos lying in Santa Anita Wash at Huntington Drive. A Franklin and a Buick went off the narrow wood span on December 14, 1907 or 1909? Fire had burned the bridge in August and so it had no guard rails. See Arcadia VF-Streets Item #18 for description of accident.

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Date: 1907 or 1909

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Date: 1907 or 1909

Subjects: Huntington Drive; Automobiles-Accidents

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1080

Collection: Photographs

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Steam locomotive and tender belonging to Los Angeles & San Gabriel Valley Line. Stan Garner, train authority, tells us it is a second hand Civil War period engine considerably rebuilt.

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Date: c.1885-1887

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Date: c.1885-1887

Subjects: Railroads

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1007

Collection: Photographs

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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

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Date: March 6, 1938

Subjects: Flood control

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 807

Collection: Photographs

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Ten men, all members of Arcadia Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators are standing on steps of what appears to be City Hall. L-R, top row: Herbert Foster, Wendell Chapman, Richard Williams, Robert Spicer, and Edward Bruneau. Bottom row: Jim Henderson, Ralph Poore, Richard Haskin, Fred Blethen and Charles Allessi.

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Date: 1952

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Date: 1952

Subjects: Arcadia Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators; Foster, Herbert; Chapman, Wendell S.; Spicer, Robert M.; Williams, Richard; Bruneau, Edward; Henderson, Jim; Poore, Ralph D.; Haskin, Richard; Blethen, Fred; Allessi, Charles

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 801

Collection: Photographs

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

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Date: c. June 1989

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Date: c. June 1989

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Parks

Physical Description: 4 x 6 color

ID: 2029

Collection: Photographs

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On Ainsworth Ranch just east of Santa Anita and Orange Grove Avenue. Pictured on left is a wooden garage on stone foundation. Parked near is family Packard Touring car with top down. Beyond can be seen small bridge on Santa Anita Avenue which spanned the Sierra Madre Wash.

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Date: c.1919

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Date: c.1919

Subjects: Santa Anita Avenue; Ainsworth Ranch

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1073

Collection: Photographs

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"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Front view showing the "Queen's Trophy" award banner won for most effective use and display of roses in concept, design and presentation.

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Date: January 1, 2003

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Date: January 1, 2003

Subjects: Tournament of Roses - Floats - 2003; Centennial Celebrations, 2003

Physical Description: 5x7 color

ID: 1704

Collection: Photographs

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Six men shoveling sand as part of cleaning up following construction at Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese. Four ladies are seen coming down stairs.

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Date: April, 1942

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Date: April, 1942

Subjects: Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese-Construction & maintenance; Santa Anita Park-1942-1945

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 645

Collection: Photographs

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View north and a bit west toward San Gabriel Mountains over the enormous warehouse under construction on the infield of the track at the Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese. Highest white buildings visible in left third of photo is Passonist's Father's Monastery in Sierra Madre.

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Date: April 1942

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Date: April 1942

Subjects: Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese-Construction & maintenance; Santa Anita Park-1942-1945

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 648

Collection: Photographs

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Large number of evacuees watch continuing transformation of facilities from Race Track operation to Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese. Here two small booth-like buildings are moved.

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Date: April 1942

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Date: April 1942

Subjects: Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese-Construction & maintenance; Santa Anita Park-1942-1945

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 670

Collection: Photographs

Images

Groups of six Japanese men seen hauling sand in a large wheel barrow and shoveling it. Santa Anita Race Track Club House is behind them. Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese.

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Date: April 1942

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Date: April 1942

Subjects: Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese-Construction & maintenance; Santa Anita Park-1942-1945

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 676

Collection: Photographs

Images

Looking directly north up flooded Santa Anita Wash. Santa Fe Railroad Bridge can be seen upstream. There is a man in a suit and hat standing at west edge of wash. This was following heavy rains of early March 1938.

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Date: March 6, 1938

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Date: March 6, 1938

Subjects: Flood control

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 806

Collection: Photographs

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City entry monument sign: "City of Arcadia" with a "Tree City USA, National Arbor Day Foundation" sign. Photograph by Terry Miller.

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Date: April 2001

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Date: April 2001

Subjects: Arcadia welcome signs

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2217

Collection: Photographs

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Santa Anita Wash following flooding of early 1938. View is looking west along washed-out Santa Fe Railroad tracks toward Santa Fe Bridge across Santa Anita Wash. People can be seen looking at the damage.

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Date: March 3, 1938

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Date: March 3, 1938

Subjects: Flood control; Santa Anita Wash

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 812

Collection: Photographs

Images

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

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Date: March 6, 1938

Subjects: Flood control

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 805

Collection: Photographs

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Photo of front of gold colored invitation to Golden Jubilee Ball.

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Date: August 15, 1953

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Date: August 15, 1953

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Golden Jubilee, 1953

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 972

Collection: Photographs

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Wendell Chapman is seen on horseback with a battery operated radio. He was a member of the Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators group that was assisting with communication in cases of emergency, such as floods, etc.

Images

Man, believed to be Wendell Chapman, member of Arcadia Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators, shown upon horse with radio equipment. Probably taken up in mountain area north of Arcadia.

Images

Looking downstream of Santa Anita Wash from east side of Santa Fe Bridge approach. In this photo the tracks and ties are seen completely suspended and a man is walking across the span. Two men are seen on extreme left side of photo.

Images

Some members of Arcadia Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators shown at work. Third man from left appears to be Jim Henderson. Man standing by door appears to be Fred Blethen. Man seated and talking to Mr. Blethen seems to be Herbert Foster. Two closest to camera not identified.

Images

People looking at wreckage of two autos lying in Santa Anita Wash at Huntington Drive. A Franklin and a Buick went off the narrow wood span on December 14, 1907 or 1909? Fire had burned the bridge in August and so it had no guard rails. See Arcadia VF-Streets Item #18 for description of accident.

Images

Steam locomotive and tender belonging to Los Angeles & San Gabriel Valley Line. Stan Garner, train authority, tells us it is a second hand Civil War period engine considerably rebuilt.

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.

Images

Images

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

Images

On Ainsworth Ranch just east of Santa Anita and Orange Grove Avenue. Pictured on left is a wooden garage on stone foundation. Parked near is family Packard Touring car with top down. Beyond can be seen small bridge on Santa Anita Avenue which spanned the Sierra Madre Wash.

Images

"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Front view showing the "Queen's Trophy" award banner won for most effective use and display of roses in concept, design and presentation.

Images

Six men shoveling sand as part of cleaning up following construction at Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese. Four ladies are seen coming down stairs.

Images

View north and a bit west toward San Gabriel Mountains over the enormous warehouse under construction on the infield of the track at the Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese. Highest white buildings visible in left third of photo is Passonist's Father's Monastery in Sierra Madre.

Images

Large number of evacuees watch continuing transformation of facilities from Race Track operation to Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese. Here two small booth-like buildings are moved.

Images

Groups of six Japanese men seen hauling sand in a large wheel barrow and shoveling it. Santa Anita Race Track Club House is behind them. Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese.

Images

Looking directly north up flooded Santa Anita Wash. Santa Fe Railroad Bridge can be seen upstream. There is a man in a suit and hat standing at west edge of wash. This was following heavy rains of early March 1938.

Images

City entry monument sign: "City of Arcadia" with a "Tree City USA, National Arbor Day Foundation" sign. Photograph by Terry Miller.

Images

Santa Anita Wash following flooding of early 1938. View is looking west along washed-out Santa Fe Railroad tracks toward Santa Fe Bridge across Santa Anita Wash. People can be seen looking at the damage.

Images

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.

Images

Photo of front of gold colored invitation to Golden Jubilee Ball.

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