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Interior view of Rod's Grill showing customers eating at the counter, sitting in colorful turquoise seats. Waitresses and cooks can be seen in the kitchen area, as well as a portion of two of the historic photos that the restaurant displayed on its walls. Rod's was located at 41 W. Huntington Drive in Arcadia, along Historic Route 66, from 1957 through February 2023.

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Date: 2023

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Date: 2023

Subjects: Rod's Grill; Restaurants, bars, etc.

Physical Description: color printout, born digital, see P:\Library Photos\images

ID: 2305

Collection: Photographs

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Pictured on stairs at Santa Anita Turf Club for Diamond Jubilee Ball are L-R; Mrs. Peter Pitchess, Sheriff Peter Pitchess (Sheriff of L.A.Co.), and Mrs. Marguerite Towsley.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs750

Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Ball; Pitchess, Athena; Pitchess, Peter; Towsley, Marguerite

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 746

Collection: Photographs

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Interior view of Rod's Grill showing customers eating at counter and at tables in booths. Also pictured are some waitresses and cooks, as well as two of the historic photos that the restaurant displayed on its walls. Rod's was located at 41 W. Huntington Drive in Arcadia, along Historic Route 66, from 1957 through February 2023.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2448

Date: 2023

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Date: 2023

Subjects: Rod's Grill; Restaurants, bars, etc.

Physical Description: color printout, born digital, see P:\Library Photos\images

ID: 2304

Collection: Photographs

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Interior view of order and pick up windows at Taco Lita restaurant with menu on display above. Set in the colorful orange, yellow and white tiles on counter base is plaque: Taco Lita is dedicated to Dixie and George Muniz, September 8, 2007. Taco Lita is located at 120 E. Duarte Road in Arcadia.

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Date: 2023

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Date: 2023

Subjects: Muniz, Dixie; Muniz, George; Taco Lita; Restaurants, bars, etc.

Physical Description: color printout, born digital, see P:\Library Photos\images

ID: 2299

Collection: Photographs

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Truck drives in Diamond Jubilee Parade carrying members of Kiowas (women's service club at the High School) and also members of Senior Mens (the men's service club at High School).

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Date: September 30,1978

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Date: September 30,1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Parade

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 796

Collection: Photographs

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The Queen's Float in the parade marking Arcadia's 36th birthday. The float is seen on Santa Anita Avenue across from present golf course. Boy on bicycle is not identified, nor are the Queen and her "court" despite searching newspapers for this period.

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Date: August 4, 1939

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Date: August 4, 1939

Subjects: Centennial celebrations, etc.-36th Birthday, 1939; Santa Anita Avenue

Physical Description: 6x10 b&w

ID: 859

Collection: Photographs

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Vintage auto is filled with Arcadia Assisteens, a service club for teen-age girls. None are identified.

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Date: September 30,1978

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Date: September 30,1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Parade

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 793

Collection: Photographs

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Exterior view of Golden Eyes Gentleman's Club, probably at 1580 Clark Street. Photograph by Terry Miller.

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Date: c. April 2001

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Date: c. April 2001

Subjects: Golden Eyes Gentleman's Club; Strip clubs; Restaurants, bars, etc.

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2235B

Collection: Photographs

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ID #2012-2027 show the opening dedication and ribbon cutting at the newly built Arcadia Community Center, at 365 Campus Drive. People are milling about, presumably in the kitchen area, judging from the light fixtures.

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Date: July 19, 1991

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Date: July 19, 1991

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Arcadia Community Center

Physical Description: 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 color

ID: 2025

Collection: Photographs

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Close up of a hand gun or pistol held in the palm of a man's hand. Printed on back is "R.O. Ritchie, Los Angeles Times staff photographer."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1855

Date: December 8, 1953

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Date: December 8, 1953

Subjects: Arcadia Police; Guns

Physical Description: 8 x 10 b & w

ID: 1776

Collection: Photographs

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Photo shows Master of Ceremonies for the Diamond Jubilee Ball, Carl McIntire, talking to Mayor David Parry (only his back is visible).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs756

Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Ball; McIntire, Carl

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 752

Collection: Photographs

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Lions Club van used in vision-screening program in Southern California drives in Diamond Jubilee Parade. A lion-costumed person walking along side, reaches out to shake hands with a child.

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Date: September 30,1978

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Date: September 30,1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Parade

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 788

Collection: Photographs

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Breeders' Cup Banner

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Start Date: November 1, 2019

End Date: November 2, 2019

Contents: 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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Start Date: November 1, 2019

End Date: November 2, 2019

Contents: 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

Collection: Subject Files

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Walk-in refrigerators at Anoakia, just off kitchen.

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w vertical

ID: 62

Collection: Photographs

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Gestefax stencil maker is on a counter in the Arcadia Public Library.

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Date: c.1961

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Date: c.1961

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1961-1989

Physical Description: 3x5 color

ID: 1510

Collection: Photographs

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The plaque designating Arcadia Woman's Club Clubhouse the City of Arcadia Historic Landmark No. 1, at 324 S. First Avenue, Arcadia, CA. This is the first City of Arcadia Historical Landmark. The clubhouse is about 90 years old.

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Date: October 5, 2022

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Date: October 5, 2022

Subjects: Arcadia City Council-2020-2029; Arcadia Woman's Club; City of Arcadia Historic Landmarks

Physical Description: digital, see i:images

ID: 2269A

Collection: Photographs

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View of portion of white tiled kitchen at Anoakia. Rack with hooks suspended from ceiling.

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 58

Collection: Photographs

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Interior of Frank and Flora McCoy's grocery store at 233 N. First Avenue. Lady at left side of photo behind counter, another standing in front of counter with white apron. On right side of photo is a woman in a coat.

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Date: c.1924

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Date: c.1924

Subjects: Frank McCoy General Merchandise; McCoy, Frank; McCoy, Flora; Stores

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 213

Collection: Photographs

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Approximately 8 horsemen apparently involved in a roping competition. There are grand stands in the background. Back of card indicates this was on the Old Lucky Baldwin track in what is now Arcadia County Park. (Club House had burned)

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Date: 1913 or 1915

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Date: 1913 or 1915

Subjects: Arcadia County Park

Physical Description: 3x5 b&w postcard

ID: 538

Collection: Photographs

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Cake-cutting ceremony, a Peacock Faire event for the Diamond Jubilee, shows James Helms on the left holding a knife and on the right, Sheriff of L.A. County Peter Pitchess, also holding a knife.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs781

Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Pitchess, Peter; Helms, James; Centennial celebrations,etc-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Peacock Faire

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 777

Collection: Photographs

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Pictured on stairs at Santa Anita Turf Club for Diamond Jubilee Ball are L-R; Mrs. Peter Pitchess, Sheriff Peter Pitchess (Sheriff of L.A.Co.), and Mrs. Marguerite Towsley.

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Interior view of order and pick up windows at Taco Lita restaurant with menu on display above. Set in the colorful orange, yellow and white tiles on counter base is plaque: Taco Lita is dedicated to Dixie and George Muniz, September 8, 2007. Taco Lita is located at 120 E. Duarte Road in Arcadia.

Images

Truck drives in Diamond Jubilee Parade carrying members of Kiowas (women's service club at the High School) and also members of Senior Mens (the men's service club at High School).

Images

The Queen's Float in the parade marking Arcadia's 36th birthday. The float is seen on Santa Anita Avenue across from present golf course. Boy on bicycle is not identified, nor are the Queen and her "court" despite searching newspapers for this period.

Images

Vintage auto is filled with Arcadia Assisteens, a service club for teen-age girls. None are identified.

Images

Exterior view of Golden Eyes Gentleman's Club, probably at 1580 Clark Street. Photograph by Terry Miller.

Images

ID #2012-2027 show the opening dedication and ribbon cutting at the newly built Arcadia Community Center, at 365 Campus Drive. People are milling about, presumably in the kitchen area, judging from the light fixtures.

Images

Close up of a hand gun or pistol held in the palm of a man's hand. Printed on back is "R.O. Ritchie, Los Angeles Times staff photographer."

Images

Photo shows Master of Ceremonies for the Diamond Jubilee Ball, Carl McIntire, talking to Mayor David Parry (only his back is visible).

Images

Lions Club van used in vision-screening program in Southern California drives in Diamond Jubilee Parade. A lion-costumed person walking along side, reaches out to shake hands with a child.

Images

Breeders' Cup Banner

Images

Walk-in refrigerators at Anoakia, just off kitchen.

Images

Gestefax stencil maker is on a counter in the Arcadia Public Library.

Images

The plaque designating Arcadia Woman's Club Clubhouse the City of Arcadia Historic Landmark No. 1, at 324 S. First Avenue, Arcadia, CA. This is the first City of Arcadia Historical Landmark. The clubhouse is about 90 years old.

Images

View of portion of white tiled kitchen at Anoakia. Rack with hooks suspended from ceiling.

Images

Interior of Frank and Flora McCoy's grocery store at 233 N. First Avenue. Lady at left side of photo behind counter, another standing in front of counter with white apron. On right side of photo is a woman in a coat.

Images

Approximately 8 horsemen apparently involved in a roping competition. There are grand stands in the background. Back of card indicates this was on the Old Lucky Baldwin track in what is now Arcadia County Park. (Club House had burned)

Images

Cake-cutting ceremony, a Peacock Faire event for the Diamond Jubilee, shows James Helms on the left holding a knife and on the right, Sheriff of L.A. County Peter Pitchess, also holding a knife.

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