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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

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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

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Exterior of mansion, showing swimming pool, not filled with water, and adjacent wood-slatted structure. Former home of Prince Erik of Denmark in 1920s at 2607 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Built in 1924. Property now owned by Arcadia Congregational Church. Photograph by Terry Miller. See also ID 2194-2198.

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Date: April 2001

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Date: April 2001

Subjects: Erik, Prince of Denmark; Arcadia Congregational Church; Historic houses

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2194

Collection: Photographs

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Exterior of mansion, showing swimming pool, not filled with water, and adjacent wood-slatted structure. Former home of Prince Erik of Denmark in 1920s at 2607 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Built in 1924. Property now owned by Arcadia Congregational Church. Photograph by Terry Miller. See also ID 2194-2198.

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Date: April 2001

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Date: April 2001

Subjects: Erik, Prince of Denmark; Arcadia Congregational Church; Historic houses

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2195

Collection: Photographs

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Exterior of mansion, showing swimming pool, not filled with water, and adjacent wood-slatted structure. Former home of Prince Erik of Denmark in 1920s at 2607 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Built in 1924. Property now owned by Arcadia Congregational Church. Photograph by Terry Miller. See also ID 2194-2198.

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Date: April 2001

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Date: April 2001

Subjects: Erik, Prince of Denmark; Arcadia Congregational Church; Historic houses

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2196

Collection: Photographs

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Exterior of mansion, showing swimming pool, not filled with water, and adjacent wood-slatted structure. Former home of Prince Erik of Denmark in 1920s at 2607 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Built in 1924. Property now owned by Arcadia Congregational Church. Photograph by Terry Miller. See also ID 2194-2198.

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Date: April 2001

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Date: April 2001

Subjects: Erik, Prince of Denmark; Arcadia Congregational Church; Historic houses

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2197

Collection: Photographs

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Exterior of mansion, showing swimming pool, not filled with water, and adjacent wood-slatted structure. Former home of Prince Erik of Denmark in 1920s at 2607 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Built in 1924. Property now owned by Arcadia Congregational Church. Photograph by Terry Miller. See also ID 2194-2198.

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Date: April 2001

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Date: April 2001

Subjects: Erik, Prince of Denmark; Arcadia Congregational Church; Historic houses

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2198

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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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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View east on Huntington Drive from intersection with First Avenue. In the distance can be seen a railroad crossing marker which was for the Santa Fe Line (which is now serviced with an overpass of Huntington Dr.). Building at extreme left is Bank of Italy Building on N.E. corner of First and Huntington Dr.

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Date: 1927

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Date: 1927

Subjects: Huntington Drive; Bank of Italy National Trust & Savings

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 203

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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Lobby of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel. A fire is burning in the fireplace on the right. Ceiling and walls appear to be wood paneling. Three couches are visible, as well as a round wood table with flowers on it.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1438

Collection: Photographs

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Interior of mansion, showing architectural feature of arches and u-shaped stairway to the second floor. Former home of Prince Erik of Denmark in 1920s at 2607 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Built in 1924. Property now owned by Arcadia Congregational Church. Photograph by Terry Miller. See also ID 2187 and 2188.

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Date: April 2001

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Date: April 2001

Subjects: Erik, Prince of Denmark; Arcadia Congregational Church; Historic houses

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2186

Collection: Photographs

Images

Interior of mansion, showing architectural feature of arches and u-shaped stairway to the second floor. Former home of Prince Erik of Denmark in 1920s at 2607 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Built in 1924. Property now owned by Arcadia Congregational Church. Photograph by Terry Miller. See also ID 2186 and 2188.

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Date: April 2001

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Date: April 2001

Subjects: Erik, Prince of Denmark; Arcadia Congregational Church; Historic houses

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2187

Collection: Photographs

Images

Interior of mansion, showing architectural feature of arches and u-shaped stairway to the second floor. Former home of Prince Erik of Denmark in 1920s at 2607 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Built in 1924. Property now owned by Arcadia Congregational Church. Photograph by Terry Miller. See also ID 2186 and 2187.

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Date: April 2001

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Date: April 2001

Subjects: Erik, Prince of Denmark; Arcadia Congregational Church; Historic houses

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2188

Collection: Photographs

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ID #1988-2011 show construction in progress for the Arcadia Community Center, at the site at Holly Avenue and Huntington Drive. Roof has taken shape.

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Date: November 15, 1990

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Date: November 15, 1990

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Arcadia Community Center

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

ID: 2007

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Next 3 Exits sign on the 210 Foothill Freeway. Photograph by Terry Miller.

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Date: April 2001

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Date: April 2001

Subjects: 210 Foothill Freeway; Signs

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2212

Collection: Photographs

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Anita Baldwin congratulating jockey Richards and trainer Handlen probably in 1935 or 1936. Floral piece appears to be in the shape of a peacock. Note the Maltese cross on front of jockey's trousers.

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Date: c.1935

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Date: c.1935

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita; Santa Anita Park-1934-1942

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 932

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.

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

Images

Images

Images

Images

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

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

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

Lobby of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel. A fire is burning in the fireplace on the right. Ceiling and walls appear to be wood paneling. Three couches are visible, as well as a round wood table with flowers on it.

Images

Images

Images

Images

ID #1988-2011 show construction in progress for the Arcadia Community Center, at the site at Holly Avenue and Huntington Drive. Roof has taken shape.

Images

Arcadia Next 3 Exits sign on the 210 Foothill Freeway. Photograph by Terry Miller.

Images

Anita Baldwin congratulating jockey Richards and trainer Handlen probably in 1935 or 1936. Floral piece appears to be in the shape of a peacock. Note the Maltese cross on front of jockey's trousers.

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