Looking toward front entrance and show room area of Huntington Ford (automobile dealership) which was located at 55 W. Huntington Drive. Note left side of photo, the tower of Santa Anita Motor Inn can be seen.
Former building of Foulger Ford, 55 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. Self Storage building and Rod's Grill are also visible. Photograph by Terry Miller.
Former building of Foulger Ford, 55 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. Sign reads "Trucks Santa Clara Ave" on building. Office building in background. Photograph by Terry Miller.
Pictured in front of snorkel fire truck is Assistant Fire Chief Bruce Moore, congratulating new firemen. L-R they are: Lee Craven, Bob Madden, Don Cross, and George Truppelli.
Group of cars waiting in line to buy gasoline at local service station. During the Iranian Revolution, Iran had ceased its export of oil causing prices to skyrocket. We were caught in a crunch that became a regular part of our lives. It appears to be a Mobil service station in Arcadia. The first four cars in line are the: brand new Ford Mustang (1979 model), Chevrolet Chevette (?), Chevrolet Monte Carlo, and Chevrolet Camaro.
West Arcadia Service Station, designed in Spanish style architecture including red tile roof located at 1221 S. Baldwin, was operated by Bruce Wetmore and Blake Smith. Man working on car is Bruce Wetmore. Shell Gasoline. Gilmore Red Lion.
Shopping Bag Market (which is listed in 1939 City Directory at 1225 S. Baldwin) and the West Arcadia Service Station (apparently owned at this time by Blake Smith and Bruce Wetmore), located at 1221 S. Baldwin.
"Your Own Back Yard," Arcadia's float entry in the 1992 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a garden area centerpieced by a large tree and tree house. Riding on the float is the Arcadia Rose Court.