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Historical information on Baldwin Lake, the four-acre body of water that adjoins the Queen Anne Cottage in the historical section of the Los Angeles County Arboretum, is presented. The history of lake extends from time of the Native Americans (they called their village Aleupkigna), to Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's ranch in 1873, to the movies and television shows in which it has appeared. Baldwin Lake played host to movie stars Johnny Weismuller, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour. The lake has appeared in Safari, Roots, and Fantasy Island. See also VF "Arboretum" for hard copy of article.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30529
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2002
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p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2002
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia History - Rancho Santa Anita - 1875-1909
Baldwin Lake
Films
Lakes
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Motion Pictures
Ponds
Queen Anne Cottage
Water
Item ID
30717AN
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What's Going on with Lake Baldwin in Arcadia" Part 2: the Plan. Plan includes installing wetland ponds and settling basins north of Baldwin Lake, along Arcadia Wash. The idea is to capture water, channel it into a natural filter, and a portion of which will find its way down to an aquifer (a layer of water-holding rock below the surface), where it is drawn and used in various ways, including drinking water.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35200
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 14, 2018
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p. 1, 10
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 14, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
Arcadia Wash
Baldwin Lake
Water
Item ID
35389AN
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Why are fewer migratory birds visiting Arcadia’s Baldwin Lake at the Arboretum? The lake could see great benefit from Proposition 3 and Measure W. Audobon Society birders say there used to be approximately 330 species of migratory birds landing each winter at Baldwin Lake. In recent years that number has dwindled to about 200 species, such that the lake, which is in dire need of dredging and major ecological rehabilitation, is the focus of much debate. The lake has a low algae problem in the winter, not enough oxygen, and lots of sediment. The silt and organic matter has contributed to the shallow levels.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35316
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 1, 2018
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p. 1, 10
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 1, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Baldwin Lake
Birds
Item ID
35506AN
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Arcadia’s Baldwin Lake makes history. A “History Lives Here” historical marker was dedicated at Baldwin Lake at the Los Angeles County Arboretum last Thursday. The marker was donated by Arcadia Historical Society.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35281
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 20, 2018
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p. 1, 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 20, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society-Historical Markers
Baldwin Lake
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Item ID
35470AN
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Toxicity tests show that the spill of an asphalt and water mixture into an Arcadia fishing lake poses "no significant water quality threat," according to a state water quality engineer.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3586
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 25, 1987
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 25, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3465AN
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Despite California's third consecutive dry year, Arcadia pumped 5.56 billion gallons of water from its wells in 1988 setting the city's third highest year on record.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 8, 1989
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 8, 1989
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p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3466AN
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Although two of Arcadia's 14 water wells have been contaminated by industrial solvents for years, a purification system installed by the city last December is reportedly working well, allowing the water from these wills to be used.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 6, 1985
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 6, 1985
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p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3463AN
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More than 3700 people came to a two-day plant sale which raised funds to support programs at the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29503
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Baldwin Bonanza
Events
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Fundraisers
Item ID
29687AN
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One of Arcadia's water wells, located on Camino Real Ave. between First and Second Avenues was pumping sandy water into the city's water distribution system. The well was shut down and will be carefully checked. The sandy water was not contaminated or harmful to drink.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3573
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 10, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 10, 1980
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p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3452AN
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The City Council approved a mandatory water conservation program that requires a 10% decrease in water use by all residents, as well as the use of penalties if residents use more than their share of water.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3590
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 10, 1991
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 10, 1991
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p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3469AN
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City Council is considering the purchase of a water well and water rights from Monrovia at a cost of $200,000. An additional $100 thousand will be needed to construct a pumping station.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3574
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 21, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 21, 1980
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p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3453AN
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East Pasadena Water Company has positive development to report. Company has commitment from State Dept. of Water Resources for a $1.5 million low-interest loan, funded from state bonds.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3595
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1982
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water - East Pasadena Water Company
Item ID
3474AN
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A popular fishing lake in Arcadia (Peck Road Water Conservation Park) was closed Thursday when 1,000 gallons of a gooey asphalt and water mixture oozed into it after 15,000 gallons of the substance leaked from a nearby Irwindale Plant.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 22, 1987
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 22, 1987
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p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3464AN
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The city has awarded a contract to Den Boer to improve the seismic reliability of the city's water system. Den Boer is to work on the water supply well at Chapman Water Facility.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30770
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 12, 2002
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p. 20
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 12, 2002
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
Den Boer
Water supply wells
Item ID
30958AN
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John Grivich, head of the Arcadia Water Department for the past 26 years retired June 7. He is proud of the quality of Arcadia's water, its low rates, good equipment and the stable number of Department employees.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3600
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 12, 1975
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 12, 1975
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Water Department
Item ID
3478AN
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Tarzan returns to Arboretum in Arcadia. Arboretum celebrates Hollywood history on June 30 with a special presentation of On Location: Tarzan at the Arboretum by Scott Tracy Griffin, author of Tarzan on Film and Tarzan the Centennial Celebration. Baldwin Lake and surrounding landscape served as stand-in for African jungle in 12 classic Tarzan films.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35216
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 21, 2018
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p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 21, 2018
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Griffin, Scott Tracy
Joyce, Brenda (actor-pictured in article)
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Sheffield, Johnny (actor-pictured in article)
Tarzan
Item ID
35405AN
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A series of winter storms has returned the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum's lower lake to its more picturesque self.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 9, 1992
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p. 1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 9, 1992
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
12AN
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TV's Mario Lopez to host Lucky Baldwin Poker Tournament on June 10. It is a fundraiser to preserve the 1880s architecture of Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's home at the site of Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 30, 2017
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p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 30, 2017
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"
Lopez, Mario
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Preservation
Viera, Margaux
Item ID
35032AN
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Writer Charles Cooper recounts the history of the Los Angeles County Arboretum, including previous landowners Hugo Reid and Elias J. ("Lucky") Baldwin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31039
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 13, 2003
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p. 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 13, 2003
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Baldwin, Elias J. ("Lucky")
Los Angeles County Arboretum - history
Rancho Santa Anita - history
Reid, Hugo
Item ID
31234AN
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Arcadia and Sierra Madre city councils met to discuss their joint water system seismic reliability project which includes what the cities can do to ensure water in the event of a major earthquake.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26402
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 3, 1998
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p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 3, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
26602AN
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