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Chamber of Commerce - Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber of Commerce. Minutes of Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. April 1914 to December 1926. 1 ledger
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Chamber of Commerce. Minutes of Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. April 1914 to December 1926. 1 ledger
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Chamber of Commerce - Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 80
Shelf Number
Shelf B6
Item ID
386AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.

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Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Fact Book & Buyers’ Guide. Alternate Title: Arcadia Business Directory. Miscellaneous extra issues. SEE: Arcadia Vertical File – Directories (for full set)
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Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Fact Book & Buyers’ Guide. Alternate Title: Arcadia Business Directory. Miscellaneous extra issues. SEE: Arcadia Vertical File – Directories (for full set)
Subjects
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 52
Shelf Number
Shelf C2
Item ID
363AF
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Subject Files
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1. "It's good to do business." Chamber of Commerce brochure, 1973-1974. 2. "Chamber Services." Chamber of Commerce brochure, no date. 3. "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce provides." Chamber of Commerce publication, no date. 4. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Annual Report, 1973. 5. Arcadia Chamber of C…
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1. "It's good to do business." Chamber of Commerce brochure, 1973-1974.
2. "Chamber Services." Chamber of Commerce brochure, no date.
3. "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce provides." Chamber of Commerce publication, no date.
4. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Annual Report, 1973.
5. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Annual Report, 1974.
6. "Business-consumer relations code." Chamber of Commerce, October 1970.
7. "Sierra Madre, Arcadia Chamber." News clip, January 17, 1974.
8. "Chamber of Commerce keeps city on map." Arcadia Tribune, September 15, 1977.
9. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce city contract, June 30, 1978. 12 pages.
10. "Upcoming Chamber programs." Letter to Chamber members, June 1978.
11. "Chamber owes its beginning to the enterprise of women." Arcadia Tribune, September 21, 1978, page A-1.
12. Constitution and by-laws of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1955.
13. "Arcadians travel by train for Chamber event." Arcadia Tribune, April 5, 1979.
14. "Chamber's Jim Clarke - a man on the run." Arcadia Tribune, April 29, 1979, page A-1.
15. Copy of official incorporation papers certified by California Secretary of State, July 16, 1934.
16. "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce." Brochure listing services, 1981.
17. "City and Chamber" by Clint Lyons. Arcadia Highlander, March 1984, page 1.
18. " 'Kel' keeps a bright outlook as executive vice president (Kelvin Mason)." Arcadia Highlander, March 26, 1986, page 16.
19. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce invitation to 80th Annual Installation of Officers Dinner, Saturday, March 26, 1994.
20. "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors." Highlander, March 26, 1986.
21. Memo to the Mayor and City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency from Don Penman on Agreement for Services with the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Dated July 1, 2003. Attachments include the Chamber of Commerce Performance Report - FY 2002-2003, Scope of Services Projection Report - FY 2003-2004, Budget 2003-2004, Agreement for Services, FY 2003-2004, Services Provided by the Chamber of Commerce for the City, FY 2001-2002.
22. Letter announcing that the Arcadia and Monrovia Chambers of Commerce have formed a partnership with Core Media Group to have their newsletters published and expanded as a marketing and advertising tool for Chamber members' businesses or services. January 9, 2004.
23. Minutes of Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, April 1914 to December 1926. 1 ledger. Filed in Arcadia History Box #80.
24. Invitation and reservation card to celebration of 40th anniversary of the dedication of the Chamber of Commerce building. Building was dedicated in 1965.
25. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce (75th Year Diamond Jubilee) program from installation of officers and citizen of the year award (Mickey Segal and Lee Segal), April 17, 2009.
26. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Commemorative Chamber History 75th Anniversary, 1934-2009. Diamond Jubilee. Contains history of the Chamber of Commerce, pictures and memories from some former Chamber presidents, complete list of Chamber presidents from 1914-2009.
27. Diamond Jubilee: Chamber celebrates 75 years. With unveiling of a historical marker near the entrance of the post modern building and famous game show host Wink Martindale. The Weekly Star, an edition of the Arcadia Tribune, July 23, 2009; p. 1, 2, 6.
28. Fasching's Car Wash named Chamber/Historical Society "Business Icon," Arcadia Weekly, p. 6, April 11, 2013. George Fasching will receive the coveted Arcadia Business Icon tribute. Fasching's opened in 1977.
29. Taste of Arcadia ticket, September 23, 2013.
30. Iconic "Arcadia" signs that hung over Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue in Arcadia in the first half of the 20th century will return on the face of th new bridge being built to carry the Gold Line light rail train over Santa Anita Avenue. February 9, 2014 from www.arcadiasbest.com.
31. Taste of Arcadia and Business Showcase at the Taste program. September 2014.
32. Taste of Arcadia and Business Showcase at the Taste, September 22, 2014.
33. Former palace guard Andrew Gregson is new Arcadia Chamber president. Arcadia Weekly, p. 19, April 2, 2015.
34. San Gabriel Valley Digest, December 1929. See page 6 article "Arcadia, the home of the happy" by Nellie C. Pickard, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
35. Two articles - 35A. James Helms Jr. elected president of Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Jim Clarke, owner of Clarke Directory Publications, Inc. was elected as vice president and president-elect.Carol Libby and Roy Long honored as Citizens of the Year. Arcadia Tribune, March 26, 1978. 35B. Chamber plays 'Day' campaign, mentions Chamber President Robert F. Williams, Dick Day of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Dick McKenzie and Jim Clark (alternately spelled Jim Clarke) of the Arcadia Directory Company. Arcadia Tribune, June 11, 1969.
36. Arcadia: a taste of history looms, Arcadia Weekly, August 30, 2018. History of the Chamber of Commerce Taste of Arcadia event, which began nearly 40 years ago to help raise money for the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association to build their float. The event was known as the Wine Shed Mixer.
Subjects
Chamber of Commerce
Item ID
46AF
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Subject Files
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Chamber of Commerce. Business Hotline. June 1992 – Dec. 1997.
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Chamber of Commerce. Business Hotline. June 1992 – Dec. 1997.
Subjects
Chamber of Commerce.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 60A
Shelf Number
Shelf C4
Item ID
372AF
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Subject Files
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Chamber of Commerce. Business Hotline. Jan. 1998 – April 2000. Chamber of Commerce. News and Views. May 2000 – Dec 2004/Jan 2005
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Chamber of Commerce. Business Hotline. Jan. 1998 – April 2000. Chamber of Commerce. News and Views. May 2000 – Dec 2004/Jan 2005
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Chamber of Commerce.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 60B
Shelf Number
Shelf C4
Item ID
373AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Chamber of Commerce. News Bulletin. 1970 – May 1988.
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Chamber of Commerce. News Bulletin. 1970 – May 1988.
Subjects
Chamber of Commerce.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 60C
Shelf Number
Shelf C4
Item ID
374AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Chamber of Commerce. News & Views. January 2005-
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Chamber of Commerce. News & Views. January 2005-
Subjects
Chamber of Commerce.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 60D
Shelf Number
Shelf C4
Item ID
375AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Chamber of Commerce-News and Views

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NO TABLE OF CONTENTS. Current Year Only. Formerly Business Hotline. Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #60A & B.
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NO TABLE OF CONTENTS. Current Year Only. Formerly Business Hotline. Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #60A & B.
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Chamber of Commerce-News and Views
Item ID
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Chamber of Commerce-News Bulletin

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Filed in Arcadia History Box #60C 1. 1970 2. 1971 3. 1972 4. 1973 5. 1974 6. 1975 7. 1976 8. 1977 9. January 1978 10. February 1978 11. March 1978 12. June 1978 13. August 1978 14. January 1979 15. February 1979 16. March 1979 17. November 1978 18. April 1979 19. May 1979 20. June 1979 21. July 19…
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Filed in Arcadia History Box #60C
1. 1970
2. 1971
3. 1972
4. 1973
5. 1974
6. 1975
7. 1976
8. 1977
9. January 1978
10. February 1978
11. March 1978
12. June 1978
13. August 1978
14. January 1979
15. February 1979
16. March 1979
17. November 1978
18. April 1979
19. May 1979
20. June 1979
21. July 1979
22. August 1979
23. September 1979
24. October 1979
25. November 1979
26. December 1979
27. January 1980
28. February 1980
29. March 1980
30. April 1980
31. May 1980
32. June 1980
33. July 1980
34. September 1980
35. October 1980
36. November 1980
37. December 1980
38. January 1981
39. February 1981
40. March 1981
41. March #2 1981 (probably April)
42. May 1981
43. June 1981
44. July 1981
45. August 1981
46. September 1981
47. October 1981
48. November 1981
49. December 1981
50. January 1982
51. March 1982
52. April 1982
53. May 1982
54. June 1982
55. July 1982
56. August 1982
57. September 1982
58. October 1984
59. May 1988
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Chamber of Commerce-News Bulletin
Item ID
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Business and Industry

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1. Grand Opening Flyer for Shen's Books and Supplies, February 1992. 2. "Lee Tracy opens new service station." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1934, page 1. 3. "Modern Rest Home in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1934, page 7. 4. "Night vision devices (Varo Optical)." Arcadia Tribune, Decembe…
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1. Grand Opening Flyer for Shen's Books and Supplies, February 1992.
2. "Lee Tracy opens new service station." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1934, page 1.
3. "Modern Rest Home in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1934, page 7.
4. "Night vision devices (Varo Optical)." Arcadia Tribune, December 3, 1967.
5. "Teb Inc. Pioneers City's Chicago Park." Arcadia Tribune, December 1967. Other articles in this series are in the last 2 months of 1967.
6. "He lined his (Nutria Raising)." Mechanix Illustrated, no date.
7. "Medical Breakthrough (Dupaco Inc.)." Arcadia Tribune, December 22, 1966.
8. "Midst of depression (Kophamer - Carl's Corn)." Arcadia News Post, January 16, 1970.
9. "Carl Kophamers receive." Arcadia Tribune, January 21, 1970.
10. "An idea made of glass (Arcadia Sliding Glass Doors)." Fortune, November 1955, page 250.
11. "Curry can save water (Drip Irrigation)." Arcadia Tribune, July 22, 1973.
12. Standard Industrial Survey. Profile for business location, July 1963.
13. "Arcadia company plays big role (D.B. Milliken Company)." Arcadia News Post, December 5, 1969.
14. "Old pharmacy closing (Arcadia Pharmacy)." Arcadia Tribune, April 28, 1974, page A4.
15. "King's Pharmacy." Arcadia Tribune, February 24, 1977, page C6.
16. "Discovering a new oil field." Copied from original promotion brochure in scrapbook of Alton Green, circa 1926-1927.
17. "Arcadia Drive-In Market." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930, pages 16-17.
18. "Arcadia Business districts." News clip, circa 1930.
19. Notes on Hinshaw's Department Store.
20. "Arcadia has space." Chamber of Commerce brochure, no date.
21. "Footprints in space." D.B. Milliken brochure, no date.
22. Arcadia Industrial and Manufacturing Guide, 1961.
23. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Industrial and Manufacturing Guide, 1968.
24. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Industrial and Manufacturing Guide, 1971.
25. Arcadia Industrial Directory, 1973.
26. Arcadia Industrial Directory, 1976.
27. "Schmidt selects strategic sites for new brewery." News clip, circa 1933-1934.
28. "One of the first samples of what may be expected. Proposed theater in El Rancho Shopping District." Herald Tribune, March 22, 1948.
29. House at 22 E. Foothill. Quote from Phyllis Walker, January 23, 1978.
30. Quaser Industries' Sales Promotional Androids, circa 1978.
31. "International Headquarters." Arcadia Tribune, April 20, 1978.
32. "Arcadia shopping centers." Chamber of Commerce map showing shopping areas, circa 1974?
33. "Arcadia business districts." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.
34. "Carl's Corn." Reference to Arcadia Tribune article, August 22, 1974.
35. "First national Bank of Arcadia is being organized." Inglewood California News, May 19, 1916.
36. Some department store openings, pre 1967.
37. List of Arcadia Tribune entries on subject.
38. "Groundbreaking marks fresh start on center." Arcadia Tribune, July 26, 1964.
39. "Pantry Market opens newest store in Golden West Village." Arcadia Tribune, June 9, 1966.
40. "Vons to build new unit." Arcadia Tribune, July 14, 1966.
41. "Grand opening at Marketowne." Arcadia Tribune, February 26, 1948.
42. "First Village Center to house grocery (El Rancho Market)." Arcadia Tribune, June 10, 1948.
43. "Parking problem solved for shoppers in West Arcadia area." Arcadia Tribune, March 20, 1952.
44. "West Arcadia welcomes new Hinshaw's Department Store." Arcadia Tribune, March 20, 1952.
45. "New store in West Arcadia opens on site of first one." Arcadia Tribune, March 30, 1952. Refers to first building in West Arcadia.
46. "West Arcadia Business Association cooperation sparks shopping district." Arcadia Tribune, March 30, 1952.
47. "West side shows development since 1924." News clip, August 3, 1934.
48. Article about the Android Amusement Corporation that rents robots. New West.
49. "Business district goes for new respectability (Diamond Jubilee Supplement)." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978.
50. "New local bank possible." Arcadia Tribune, September 17, 1978, page A1.
51. "Savings and Loan grows." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978. Supplement about the history of Homes Savings and Loan in Arcadia.
52. "Business district: from saloons to new respectability." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1978.
53. Arcadia All Pro Athletic Club. Promotional flyer, January 1979.
54. "Business license information and requirements." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce booklet, 1978.
55. "Landmark gone - Hartzler Shoe Store." Arcadia Tribune, February 8, 1979.
56. "Pair banking on permit approval." Arcadia Tribune, January 14, 1979.
57. "Mergers add to growth." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978, supplement.
58. "Enlarges shop (Becker's Dress Shop)." Arcadia Tribune, September 7, 1934.
59. "Physicians and dentists in Monrovia market area." Statistics showing members of both categories in Arcadia and other nearby towns. Coldwell-Banker economic study, done for Monrovia, 1976.
60. "Great Western Arcadia opens." Arcadia Tribune, June 26, 1979, page B1.
61. "Arcadia gets its own bank." Arcadia Tribune, July 15, 1979, page A1.
62. Logo of First National Bank of Arcadia. Copy of check loaned by Phyllis Walker. Check had been written by her grandfather, Dr. Fletcher G. Sanborn, whose practice and home were at 100 N. First Avenue.
63. "Arcadia Hardware Company." News clip, 1934.
64. Joseph Becker, proprietor of Becker's Dress Shop.
65. "Arcadia's newest service station (owner Roy Swanson)." News clip, 1934.
66. "When on June 1, 1925, the First National Bank of America ..." News clip, no date.
67. "Summary statistics for counties and cities with 2,500 inhabitants or more. 1977 Census of Wholesale Trade.
68. "Summary statistics for cities with 500 establishments or more." 1977 Census of Retail Trade.
69. "Arcadia Lumber: it's a local landmark." Arcadia Tribune, June 1, 1980, photo.
70. Notes on saddlery shops and stables in Arcadia. Information supplied by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum.
71. "Statistics by kind of business for major retail centers and central business districts in SMSA." 1977 Census of Retail Trade.
72. "This sleek 1935 Chevrolet panel truck is ...(Ralph's Flowers)." Arcadia Temple City Courier, May 1, 1980.
73. Fact sheet on Carl's Corn Stand. Information given by daughter Arly Kophamer Barton, July 1980.
74. "Oldest continuous one-owner business in the City of Arcadia." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce New Bulletin, 1981.
75. Ad for Dr. C.B. Caldwell and Dr. F.G. Sanborn. Source and date unknown.
76. "Gourmet Graphic of Arcadia district." Pasadena Star News, 1993.
77. "Arcadia bagel bakery on a roll." Prodigy from Los Angeles Times, November 13, 1994.
78. "An open letter to you from H. Richard Closson, President of Huntington Bank." Flyer from Huntington Bank, 1981.
79. Business license information and requirements for establishment, 1981. Booklet for the new businessman planning to establish a business in Arcadia.
80. "Dairy features all products (Hugh E. Buck Dairy)." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
81. "Changes business to home town (Dr. Carl F. Bass, Optometrist)." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
82. "Arcadia's pioneer printers (D.H. and Frank G. Roush)." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
83. Rancho Television Center announces their opening. Business announcement in greeting card format with Queen Anne Cottage on front, 1950.
84. "Downtown group paces growth of shopping district - McCoy Building." News clip, no date.
85. "Arcadia Hardware." Arcadia tribune, August 3, 1937. The same picture as in #63.
86. "Stoker's Market on Santa Anita." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.
87. George. N. Boyer, Jeweler. 1948 calendar.
88. "The drive-in market." News clip, 1933.
89. "Romancing the carriage (William Barton family)." News Digest, Volume III, Number 21, May 27 - June 2, 1987, pages 5-6.
90. Businesses in Arcadia over 30-40 years. List compiled from City Directory, 1986.
91. "Ribbon cutting (Sir Speedy Print Shop)." Arcadia Highlander, May 6, 1987.
92. "Pain of progress in Arcadia (Golden West Village)." Pasadena Star News, Monday Business section, March 14, 1988.
93. Teledyne profile (English edition), 1986.
94. A letter regarding Arcadia Ceramics from Jenny Derwich of Jenstan - research in U.S. pottery and porcelain, May 13, 1988.
95. "Hinshaw's readies for closeout." Pasadena Star News, June 24, 1992.
96. Hinshaw's Going Out of Business Sale. Flyer, June 26, 1992.
97. Hinshaw's Going Out of Business Sale. Flyer, June 27, 1992.
98. "Departed stores. Hinshaw's in Arcadia is latest retailer to be squeezed out." Los Angeles Times, June 27, 1992, Section D, page 1.
99. 1993 Retail Store Sales Tax Budget Estimates. By Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates, November 2, 1993.
100. Draft listing of 1993 Arcadia Top 25 Sales Tax producers; Top 17 Property Owners by 1992 Assessed Value; Top TOT (Bed Tax) Hotels; City of Arcadia Employers with 50 or more employees on site. March 1994.
101. City of Arcadia Information for Businesses. Economic Development Department, City of Arcadia, November 1989.
102. City of Arcadia Information for Businesses. Economic Development Department, City of Arcadia, January 1992.
103. Lease rate data information sheet. Economic Development Department, City of Arcadia, July 1995.
104. "Slimming by the sea so happily." San Gabriel Valley Tribune, March 14, 1991, page C1.
105. "Time is changing in the Model S & L." New York Times, May 22, 1996.
106. Article regarding the new Southern California Floral and Perfume Company in Arcadia. Monrovia Planet, June 4, 1887.
107. "Who's on First? Ralph's Florist on First Avenue." Arcadia Weekly, February 20, 1997.
108. "Hotel deal done (Extended Stay America Hotel)." Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 1997, page 1.
109. Charles Eaton Entrepreneur of restaurants. The Gryphon. June 1947. Pub. by United Pacific Insurance Company.
110. Summary of industrial survey. 1929.
111. Road atlas and travel guide which has advertisements for Arcadia businesses. c.1982
112. Article about Chantry Flat mule station. Pasadena Star News. March 2, 2001.
113. Flyer opposing the presence of the Golden Eyes Gentlemen's Club, a nude juice bar in Arcadia. probably 1999.
114. Arcadia sales tax third quarter receipts during April-June 1997.
115. Letter dated September 6, 2001 from CB Richard Ellis, Inc. announcing the execution of a 30,000 square foot building for National Automobile and Casualty Insurance Company at 51 North Fifth Avenue and an additional 55,600 square foot 3-story office building at 488 Santa Clara Street. Invitation to the ground breaking ceremony on October 11, 2001 and a color marketing flyer showing location and renderings of the buildings.
116. Two brochures on programs being held at "The Carter Report Center" located at 100 W. Duarte Road. c2002
117. 1993 Arcadia downtown business owner listing. Includes business name, address, owner name and description, phone number and number of employees. August 2, 1993.
118. 1993 Assessor's Record Search Books listing of downtown Arcadia property owners. August 25, 1993.
119. 1984 Los Angeles County Assessor Roll Print listing of downtown Arcadia property owners. 1984.
120. Brochure for El Rancho Meat and Provisions, Inc. located at 624 S. Santa Anita. c2003.
121. Letter to Janet Sporleder from Judy Wang, Marketing Assistant at AddALL.com with information on the company and 11 bookmark designs for review.
122. Commercial/Industrial Properties Lease Rate Data Information Sheet. November 2003. Includes information on the available square feet, land use, lease terms, and agent or owner for properties in the city business areas - Downtown, Duarte Road/First Avenue, West Arcadia, North Arcadia, South Arcadia, and Chicago Park.
123. E.J. Gengler Mfg. Co. instruction sheet for the "Time-Her-Rite Milking Machine Timer" (dairy equipment). Copyright 1942 and 1944. See also: vertical file Oral History for more information on Edwin J. Gengler.
124. Milliken Gardens, 1951 catalog and order sheets (inserted). This was a nursery or flower seller at 385 W. Colorado Street, Arcadia, California. Note that California sales tax is 3% on the order forms.
125. "2008 Top 6 Icons: Entrepreneurs" from The Magazine, Pasadena Foothills Region, June 2008, Vol 2, Issue 6; pp. 18-21. www.themagazinell.com. Articles by Steve Tobia, features six entrepreneurs, including business owner Paul Rusnak, owner of local automobile dealership Rusnak Mercedes Benz (Rusnak Auto Group).
126. Potenza College Consulting pamphlet, 1201 W. Huntington Drive, Suite 106, Arcadia, CA 91007. In business since 2000. No date.
127. The Cottage Shop, 1107 S. Baldwin Avenue. Newspaper ad for a jet-black super-gloss, padded box containing 50 match books, called the "Ebony Chest" for $1.60. Los Angeles Times, February 11, 1945.
128. Newspaper ad for Milliken Gardens, 385 W. Colorado Street, Arcadia, California. Selling irises and daylilies for $3.50. Los Angeles Times, April 11, 1943.
129. Yes, Southern California Can Grow Good Tobacco, Too. Los Angeles Times, August 15, 1920. John Glenn and David Ford grow tobacco on thirty acres in Monrovia and Arcadia. Their business is the Glenn-Ford Plantation.
130. Keychain-key fob The Arcadia Tradition, "Celebrate Downtown!" March 30, 1996.
131. Mrs. Arlowyn Barton introduces Carl's Sweet Corn now packaged to insure tenderness. Arcadia Tribune, August 23, 1956. (Photo of Arly Barton).
132. Vanishing institutions by Scott Hettrick, from Arcadiasbest.com and Mountain Views News, February 28, 2015. Businesses in Arcadia that have closed include Arcadia Welfare and Thrift, Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, 101-to-1 Cocktail Bar, and Vons Headquarters in the former May Company store building on Michillinda Avenue.
133. The Changing Face of Arcadia-Commercial Brokerage Firm Submits Proposal for Downtown Districts. Arcadia Weekly, February 4, 2016.
134. Logistics project approved, 81-acre site, formerly a gravel mine, a 1.6 million-square-foot logistics center and industrial park is in Arcadia, but it abuts an El Monte residential neighborhood and El Monte leaders are asking Arcadia to consider sharing its revenues from the project. By Courtney Tompkins, Pasadena Star News, p. A3, March 3, 2016.
135. Trial will decide GemCoin CEO's debt. Steve Chen was part of pyramid scheme, Pasadena Star News, December 30, 2016.
136. Map of business districts in Arcadia and demographic estimates, letter by Tim Schwehr of Arcadia Development Services Dept. about NAI Capital consultants. October 14, 2016.
137. Business card for Barton's Carriages, the William Barton Family, Arly Barton and Bill Barton. See also related Carl's Sweet Corn, Carl Kophamer.
138. 4 articles. Rabbit growers, rabbit breeders, National Rabbit Association of America will meet in the Chamber of Commerce room at City Hall. Program will feature a display of Junior Bucks and Does. Everyone is invited to attend and bring one or more of their rabbits. Building hits million mark. September permits push total to $1,101,525 for 1938. Largest single item on the official building report was $18,000 for Santa Anita Park entrance building which houses ticket booths. Home of Arcadia's home newspaper Arcadia Bulletin. City Council plans improvements called to order by Mayor Malin, including discussions of dances held at American Legion, rezoning Huntington Strip and angled parking lines in front of Market Basket. Arcadia Bulletin, October 6, 1938.
139. Letterhead from Baker's Commercial Refrigeration 144 East Huntington Drive, Phone: DOuglas7-7904. Besocke Tool & Manufacturing Co. 228 North First Avenue, Phone: DOuglas7-2092. Modern Decorators 405 Genoa Street, Phone: DOuglas7-1147. Trailertown 4241 East Live Oak, Phone: DOuglas7-3878 (Fred and Emma Munson)
140. Grand Opening of Nash's West Arcadia Store, Arcadia Tribune, July 2, 1953. Location at 1325 South Baldwin Avenue. Architect Yates Palz. Ralph G. Browning, West Arcadia manager.
141. Due to the drought in Mexico, red jalapeno peppers needed to make Huy Fong Foods' sriracha sauce are in short supply. Though Ray Goei of Arcadia says he isn't worried because he still has a big bottle at home, he may find an empty shelf or a hefty price increase when he tries to get more. A 9-ounce bottle of Huy Fong's chili sauce, normally $2.49 is now offered on Ebay for $18.89 and $34.50 from a third-party seller on Walmart.com. This week, the Arcadia branch of 99 Ranch Market had the 17-ounce bottle on sale for $5.98. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A8, July 9, 2023.
142. 99 Ranch Market opens in shops at Santa Anita. Pasadena Star News, p. A3, October 2, 2023.
143. Let's make a record! With the comeback of the popularity of vinyl records and the resulting bottleneck created in their production, Gil Tamazyan, Moe Espinosa (a.k.a. Drumcell), Surachai, and Cyrusrex founded Onyx Record Press in Arcadia. Using new, advanced machinery, they hope to fill a void and help independent artists continue to put their music out without the frustrating delays. Pasadena Star News, p. C4, October 22, 2023.
144. Fans commiserate in closing of their beloved bookstore. Karen Kropp, owner of the Book Rack in Arcadia, announced the closure of the store on First Avenue after forty years. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A7, February 29, 2024..
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Business and Industry
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Library-Annual Reports

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1. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report, July 2001-June 2002. City Librarian, Janet Sporleder. 2. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report, July 2002-June 2003. Director of Library and Museum Services, Janet Sporleder. 3. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2003-June 2004. …
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1. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report, July 2001-June 2002. City Librarian, Janet Sporleder.
2. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report, July 2002-June 2003. Director of Library and Museum Services, Janet Sporleder.
3. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2003-June 2004.
4. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2004-June 2005.
5. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2005-June 2006.
6. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2006-June 2007.
7. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2007-June 2008.
8. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2008-June 2009.
9. City of Arcadia Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2009-June 2010.
10. City of Arcadia Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2010-June 2011.
11. City of Arcadia Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2011-June 2012.
12. City of Arcadia Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2012-June 2013.
13. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023 statistics and graphics, one sheet, double-sided.
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Library-Annual Reports
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266AF
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1. City of Arcadia sample ballot, June 16, 1981. 2. "Vote no on A and B." Single sheet by Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election. 3. "Answer to the School Problem." Single sheet by the Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election. 4. Consolidated …
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1. City of Arcadia sample ballot, June 16, 1981.
2. "Vote no on A and B." Single sheet by Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election.
3. "Answer to the School Problem." Single sheet by the Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election.
4. Consolidated elections, November 3, 1981.
5. "Consolidated elections are moving closer." Arcadia Highlander, December 17, 1986.
6. City of Arcadia sample ballot. General Municipal Election, April 14, 1992.
7. Planning joins election issues." Arcadia Tribune, March 15, 1964.
8. "10 candidates reaffirm stand." Arcadia Tribune, no date.
9. "Council rivals split on library, high rise issues." Arcadia Tribune, March 12, 1964.
10. "Literature aimed at library used as voting nears." Arcadia Tribune, April 9, 1964.
11. "Record vote in City races." Arcadia Tribune, April 12, 1964.
12. "Considine, Forman win Council seats." Arcadia Tribune, April 14, 1964.
13. City of Arcadia--Special Municipal Election--May 8, 2007--Summary Report. Election results on Measure A and Measure B. They are opposing measures. Measure B passes and prevails.
14. Argument in favor of Measure B, Arcadia's Transient Occupancy Tax, "bed Tax," by Robert C. Harbicht, Mayor Pro Tem, December 23, 2011
15. Arcadia Unified School District Special Parcel Tax Election Official Sample Ballot, March 13, 2012.
16. Three items "Yes on A-Protect Arcadia Schools." Measure A is on the March 7, 2017 Ballot.
17. Measure A-Arcadia teacher and academic instruction protection measure. Budget update and Measure A information from Dr. Vannasdall, AUSD Superintendent. Mountain Views News, p. 6, February 25, 2017.
18. A. Notice to voters, Measure A-information about Arcadia Unified Schools local funding measure. B. Measure A to Protect Arcadia Schools, an email sent out on Arcadia High School listserv January 26, 2017. C. Official Sample Ballot March 7, 2017.
19. Arcadia Unified School District Special Election-Measure A results from www.lavote.net, printed March 18, 2017. Measure A on the March 7, 2017 ballot has passed.
20. California Voting Rights Act Prompts Arcadia to Draft District Lines. Arcadia Weekly, August 10, 2017.
21. District-based elections. A. Draft district maps are available for public comment. Mountain Views News, September 2, 2017. B. District-based elections coming soon to Arcadia. Arcadia Weekly, September 21, 2017. C. District-based voting--background, Voting Rights Act lawsuits, process, drawing district boundaries, and City of Arcadia Map, retrieved from City of Arcadia website on September 19, 2017. D. Special City Council Meeting October 11, 2017 regarding transition to district-based elections. E. Finalized Five Council District maps.
22. Official Sample Ballot City of Arcadia Special Municipal Election June 4, 2019. Three different mailers with Measure A information, regarding 3/4 cent sales tax increase.
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Elections-Local
Item ID
85AF
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Subject Files
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Elections-Local (1996)

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1. "No on Arcadia Measure M - Facts about Measure M." By the No on Measure M Steering Committee, no date. 2. "No on Arcadia Measure M." Letter to 'Dear Arcadia Neighbor', signed by Dick Closson and Gail Jensen, Co-chairs of No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. 3. "No…
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1. "No on Arcadia Measure M - Facts about Measure M." By the No on Measure M Steering Committee, no date.
2. "No on Arcadia Measure M." Letter to 'Dear Arcadia Neighbor', signed by Dick Closson and Gail Jensen, Co-chairs of No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc.
3. "No on Measure M" pamphlet by No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, no date. Two copies.
4. "No on Arcadia Measure M - Some facts you should consider before you vote on Arcadia Measure M." By the No on Arcadia Measure M Steering Committee (names listed) and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc., no date. Two copies.
5. "Summary of Facts About Arcadia Measure M - Vote "NO" on Measure M." Back has a listing of hundreds of names under the heading "No on Arcadia Measure M". By No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, no date. Two copies.
6. "No on Arcadia Measure M" letter listing reasons why. By the No on Arcadia Measure M Steering Committee.
7. "Arcadia's future." Pamphlet with articles by Vote No on Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc., no date. Two copies.
8. Letter to 'Dear Arcadian' from Neal R. Johnson, Chief of Police (retired) and Gerald R Garner, Fire Chief (retired) urging a no vote on Measure M, not dated. No backers listed. Two copies.
9. Flyer with reasons to vote yes on M, no date. Two copies.
10. Flyer to vote yes on Measure M by Neighbors for Arcadia, no date. Two copies.
11. "Vote No on Measure M - It's just bad law." Flyer by No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc., no date.
12. "Arcadians for Sensible Development." Two pages, October 27, 1996, in Chinese.
13. "Measure M is bad for our community. It is a roadblock to progress." Large card in English and Chinese by Vote No on Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc, no date.
14. "See for yourself why Measure A is bad for Arcadia." Card from No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Really Enterprises, Inc., no date.
15. Letter to 'Dear Neighbor' from the Los Angeles Turf Club Inc. and signed by Clifford C. Goodrich, requesting a no vote on Measure M, no date.
16. Letter to 'Dear Fellow Arcadian' from Clifford C. Goodrich, President of the Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc., requesting a no vote on Measure M.
17. Letter to 'Dear Fellow Arcadian' from Clifford C. Goodrich, President of the Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc., requesting a no vote on Measure M, October 16, 1996.
18. Letter to 'Dear Neighbor' from Mary Hansen requesting a no vote on Measure M, no date.
19. Letter to 'Dear Neighbor' from Mary Peter Ulrich requesting a no vote on Measure M, no date.
20. Copy of Measure M in two parts. Section 1 - Purpose and Findings. Section 2 - section 25g of the General Plan, Land use element, as amended ...
21. "No on Arcadia Measure M." Card from Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. asking for permission to use person's name as an opponent of Measure M and a list of things to check that the person would be willing to do. n.d.
22. "No on Measure M Committee." Card inviting you to a Campaign Kickoff Reception on October 3, 1996. Dick Closson and Gail Jensen, Co-Chairs.
23. Staff Report from Office of the City Clerk, August 6, 1996, to Mayor Kuhn and members of the City Council. Subject: Election resolutions -- November 5, 1996 Special Municipal Election. Includes Resolution No. 5937, 5938, 5939, and 5940 describing the election and the text of the initiative ordinance submitted to the voters on the land used for horse racing.
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Elections-Local (1996)
Item ID
86AF
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Subject Files
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Elections-Local (1998)

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1. Campaign literature supporting Measure A (Temporary utility tax measure). 3 items. April, 1998.
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1. Campaign literature supporting Measure A (Temporary utility tax measure). 3 items. April, 1998.
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Elections-Local (1998)
Item ID
253AF
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Elections - Local (2006)

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1. Vote Yes on Measure A on April 11 (1 item). Measure A is a bond issue that will provide the additional funds needed to build a grade separation (bridge) over Santa Anita Avenue. 2. Vote Yes on Measures N & P on November 7th. Mailed to residents. Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. (owner …
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1. Vote Yes on Measure A on April 11 (1 item). Measure A is a bond issue that will provide the additional funds needed to build a grade separation (bridge) over Santa Anita Avenue.
2. Vote Yes on Measures N & P on November 7th. Mailed to residents. Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. (owner of Westfield Santa Anita).
3. Letter from "Our City"committee, urging residents to vote no on Measure N (signage) and Measure P (parking).
4. Arcadia is our hometown. Vote yes on Measures N & P, paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. See www.savearcadia.com.
5. Who says that Measures N & P apply to everyone? Vote yes on Measures N & P, paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. See www.savearcadia.com.
6. Keep Arcadia Special. Protect our Community of Homes. Yes on Measures N and P. Sent by www.SaveArcadia.com and paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.
7. Arcadia has always had common sense limits on outdoor advertising. Yes on Measures N and P.
8. It's our city Arcadia, say No to Westfield. Vote No on N and P. Paid for by Our City, a committee against Measures N and P. Website www.our-city.us
9. Petition for initiative measure to amend the general plan regarding sign regulations. Later known as Measure N on November 7, 2006 special election ballot. (2 copies).
10. Ballot Measures N and P, November 7, 2006, Special Election. Full text of the measures and arguments for and against.
11. Literature urging residents to vote yes on Measures N & P. 11a. Arcadians believe our votes matter. 11b. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --Phyllis Nemeth. 11c. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --Ron Morrison. 11d. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --John McMahon. 11e. Politicians don't like it when the people put Prop 13 on the ballot. And now...they don't like that the people put Measures N and P on the ballot. 11f. An important message from Mark Paulson, former president Independent Cities Association.
12. DVD urging residents to vote Yes on Measures N & P. "Arcadia is our hometown--the facts about Measures N & P." Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.
13. Literature urging residents to vote No on Measures N & P. 13a. "It's our city Arcadia." 13b. "Arcadia could lose $18 million if Measures N & P pass." Paid for by Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc.
14. Literature sent home with to parents of Camino Grove students, urging yes vote on Measure I on November 7, 2006 ballot. "Highlights of the Measure I Expenditure Plan to Improve Arcadia Schools."
15. Literature urging voters to vote Yes on Measure I to improve schools, on November 7, 2006 ballot. 4 pieces.
16. Letter from school superintendent Mimi Hennessy reminding parents to vote yes on Measure I.
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Elections - Local (2006)
Item ID
282AF
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Elections - Local (2009)

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1. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet, Special Municipal Election, June 9, 2009. 2. Assorted literature on Measure A to be voted on June 9, 2009. Measure A concerns the Utility User's Tax Ordinance on telephone/telecommunications services. (4 items). 3. City of Arcadia Spe…
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1. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet, Special Municipal Election, June 9, 2009.
2. Assorted literature on Measure A to be voted on June 9, 2009. Measure A concerns the Utility User's Tax Ordinance on telephone/telecommunications services. (4 items).
3. City of Arcadia Special Election, June 9, 2009. "Measure A" official count of votes from each precinct. Yes votes = 2091, No votes = 643.
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Elections - Local (2009)
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286AF
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Elections - Local (2007)

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This ballot was to decide on Measures A and B, regarding eminent domain, Rusnak Mercedes Benz, and Rod's Grill. 1. City of Arcadia sample ballot for Special Municipal Election, May 8, 2007. 2. No on Measure A, Yes on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill,…
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This ballot was to decide on Measures A and B, regarding eminent domain, Rusnak Mercedes Benz, and Rod's Grill.
1. City of Arcadia sample ballot for Special Municipal Election, May 8, 2007.
2. No on Measure A, Yes on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill, Rusnak Mercedes Benz).
3. Yes on Measure A, No on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill, Rusnak Mercedes Benz).
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Elections - Local (2007)
Item ID
303AF
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Library-Local Historical Paintings

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1. "Historical Art of Valley." Arcadia Tribune, November 10, 1967. Two copies. 2. "Gallery Guide." Guide to historic paintings, eleven pages. Two copies. 3. Invitation to presentation of paintings, November 12, 1967. Copy of brochure, two pages. 4. "Library group will present water colors." Los Ang…
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1. "Historical Art of Valley." Arcadia Tribune, November 10, 1967. Two copies.
2. "Gallery Guide." Guide to historic paintings, eleven pages. Two copies.
3. Invitation to presentation of paintings, November 12, 1967. Copy of brochure, two pages.
4. "Library group will present water colors." Los Angeles Times, November 9, 1967.
5. "Historical paintings for." Arcadia Tribune, November 6, 1967.
6. "Presentation of historical art to be made today" Arcadia Tribune, November 12, 1967.
7. Edna Lenz and Justine Wishek watercolors. Oral history regarding their 100 watercolors donated to the Arcadia Library from the Friends of the Library. Undated.
8. Appraisal of Lenz/Wishek paintings by Poulson Galleries, December 1996. Original and acid-free copy.
9. "Library to keep Lenz/Wishek Watercolor Collection." Arcadia Weekly, March 27, 1997, page 24.
10. Photo of display rack used to display Lenz/Wishek paintings in the late 1960s-1970s.
11. "Agreement of Sale." Copy of contract of sale of paintings to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library by Mrs. Edna B. Lenz and Mrs. Justine J. Wishek. Total amount $2,000. Witnessed and executed August 2nd, 1966. (Original in file cabinet)
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Library-Local Historical Paintings
Item ID
144AF
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Subject Files
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office

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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Arcadia H S Band Trip to Washington DC 1957 Arcadia-Monrovia Cab Co. 1954-56 SGV Cab Co Arcadia Publishing Co. Child Care at 12 and 16 W. Huntington Arcadia Small Animal Hospital - Lee H. Darrow Arcadia Wash E Branch U…
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Arcadia H S Band Trip to Washington DC 1957 Arcadia-Monrovia Cab Co. 1954-56 SGV Cab Co Arcadia Publishing Co. Child Care at 12 and 16 W. Huntington Arcadia Small Animal Hospital - Lee H. Darrow Arcadia Wash E Branch US Army C/E Relocation Agreement Bicentennial Commission 1976 Census 1970 City Council Newsletter Jan 1984-85 City Parks: Eisenhower Park, Golden West Park, Fairview Av. Original Discussions Concerning CRA (Chicago Park) C R A Hearings (Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, Proposed Redevelopment Plan for Central Redevelopment Project, July 1973) CRA-Newspaper Clippings CRA-Correspondence from Citizens Detective Agency Mildred E. Carr 1150 W. Colorado Bl. EATONS (OLD) 1150 W. Colorado Bl. Eaton Property (Proposed Townhouse Development) 1130-1150 Colorado Eaton Property Residential & Commercial Old Thrifty Site Robert Donaldson (65 E. Huntington Dr.) First & Huntington (Thrifty Drug Store) (55, 59, 65 E. Huntington Dr). Hare Krishna Hare Krishna (News clipping testimony) Completed 6/30/1980 (2 folders)
Subjects
Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 106A
Shelf Number
Shelf H24
Item ID
415AF
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Subject Files
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office

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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Land Purchase – Duarte & Santa Anita De Lance P B Library Board (Book) – The Last Temptation of Christ Newcastle Park – 143 W. Colorado Blvd. Old Library Use (1st & Wheeler) Agreement Pacific Telephone Co. C 609 Park (A…
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Land Purchase – Duarte & Santa Anita De Lance P B Library Board (Book) – The Last Temptation of Christ Newcastle Park – 143 W. Colorado Blvd. Old Library Use (1st & Wheeler) Agreement Pacific Telephone Co. C 609 Park (Acquisition) 302 S. 2nd Av. Park – Sixth & Longden Avenues Private Investigator Sheehan, Earl Sunday Racing Sunday Racing: Newspaper Clipping Poll Results Sunday Racing: Pro and Con Correspondence Scientology (J. Michael Smith) Solicitation – Polk Co. City Directory Stables Tax Reform Committee (see also “Jarvis Initiative 6-6-78” file) Jarvis Initiative 6-6-78 Proposition “13” (see also “Tax Reform Committee” file) Unification Church (Moonies) Westerner Motel
Subjects
Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 106B
Shelf Number
Shelf H24
Item ID
416AF
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Subject Files
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