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Contents
1. Sierra Madre water history by C.W. Jones. Chapter from ANNALS OF EARLY SIERRA MADRE, E.B. Bowen, compiler. R979.493B 2. Water resources and irrigation on an old rancho by Sherri Berglund. Lasca Leaves article, Spring 1964. 3. History of Arcadia water goes back to rancho days. news clip, A…
Contents
1. Sierra Madre water history by C.W. Jones. Chapter from ANNALS OF EARLY SIERRA MADRE, E.B. Bowen, compiler. R979.493B
2. Water resources and irrigation on an old rancho by Sherri Berglund. Lasca Leaves article, Spring 1964.
3. History of Arcadia water goes back to rancho days. news clip, Arcadia Tribune, February 4, 1973; p. 1.
4. Remember when. news clip re: Arcadia water. August 3, 1934.
5. Article on Sierra Madre Water Company and Lucky Baldwin from THE MARCHING YEARS by Norman Bridge; published 1920 and borrowed from the State Library.
6. Baldwin estate will quit serving water. San Francisco Call, May 1, 1916.
7. Asks Commission to end water supply. news clip May 1, 1916.
8. Arcadia goes dry both inside and out. news clip April 29, 1916.
9. Rates boosted. Arcadia Journal June 21, 1919.
10. Road to Lucky's rancho awash with quest for precious water. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
11. Road to Lucky's rancho awash with lure of water. Arcadia Tribune April 30, 1978.
12. Concerning irrigation. Hand copied news clip from Sierra Madre Vista setting down rules for irrigation. June 28, 1889.
13. At the Huntington Library in the Rare Book Room (Item #442359) is a copy of the bylaws of the Santa Anita Water Company. Noted April 1979.
14. Water rate may jump 6.3%. Arcadia Tribune March 8, 1979.
15. Water -- long-time problem of the City. Arcadia Tribune March 23, 1950.
16. Santa Anita Company and Baldwin Systems. U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey, Water Supply Paper #219, "Ground Waters and Irrigation Enterprises in Foothill Belt, Southern California" by Walter C. Mendenhall. 1908.
17. IRRIGATION IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, vol. II by William Hammond Hall. Copied from complete report loaned by Sandy Snider of the Arboretum. January 1981.
18. Water rate increase approved to finance long term facilities replacement programs. Flyer relative to approved 5% water rate increase by the Arcadia City Council July 6, 1993.
19. Letter to "Dear Water Consumer" from the City of Arcadia regarding mandatory water conservation plan, February 8, 1991.
20. Going with the flow - mandatory water rationing. L.A. Times (Home edition) February 7, 1991. copied from website.
21. City of Arcadia 1999 Annual Water Quality Report.
22. Storm Water Quality Management Program. 2002. Includes color photocopies on illicit connection/discharge to storm drains, development planning/construction, public agency activities, and public information.
23. City of Arcadia Year 2000 Consumer Confidence Report brochure on how the City of Arcadia provides the highest quality of drinking water and explains a few of the many steps taken to ensure and maintain that high quality.
24. City of Arcadia Year 2002 Consumer Confidence Report brochure on the quality of Arcadia's drinking water.
25. City of Arcadia 2003 Water Quality Report. Includes 2003 Water Quality Table and water saving tips.
26. City of Arcadia 2004 Water Quality Report. In English with some Chinese and Spanish text.
27. "Water Rights Settlement Effected." Sierra Madre and Arcadia end six-year dispute, agree that the water supply should be preserved and primarily used on land overlying the basin. News clipping, Pasadena Star News, April 3, 1930.
28. City of Arcadia 2005 Water Quality Report. Published by City of Arcadia, Public Works Services Department. In English with some Chinese text. (2 copies).
29. City of Arcadia 2006 Water Quality Report.
30. 2002-2003 Hydrologic Report in four parts 30a-30d. 30a. This coversheet shows Stream Gaging Station Information for the Arcadia Wash below Grand Avenue, Station # F317-R. Retrieved from Internet Website for the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works at http://ladpw.org, on August 21, 2007. 30b. Runoff Drainage-area/Cross-section map and report. 30c. Runoff Stream Gaging Station Peak Flow report covering seasons 1956 - 2003. 30d. Appendix GI - Hydrology Technical Report, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and Stormwater Monitoring Plan, etc., and 2006 Flow Rates for the Arcadia Wash at Grand Avenue.
31. 2002-2003 Hydrologic Report: Flood Control and Water Conservation. History of flood control and dams. Retrieved from Internet Website for the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works at http://ladpw.org, on August 21, 2007.
32. City of Arcadia Water Quality Report 2007.
33. City of Arcadia Water Quality Report 2008.
34. City of Arcadia Water Quality Report 2009. Water Quality Report 2014.
35. Sierra Madre and Arcadia engaged in water fight. Raymond Basin Management Board to look into boundary issue. Pasadena Star News, p. A3, March 14, 2014.
36. California water crisis: agencies offering public incentives to save. Pasadena Star News, March 17, 2014. By Steven Scauzillo. Compares water conservation and incentives of Southern California water districts.
37. Dredging, new pipeline proposed for Peck Road Park in Arcadia to San Gabriel River: construction of the $6.7 million project could start next year. An attempt to inject more water into the receding underground aquifer (California drought, water conservation), July 30, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.
38. Arcadia spends $2 million to bank extra water supply, by Courtney Tompkins. Pasadena Star News, p. A8, April 9, 2015.
39. Arcadia Council tightens regulations on water usage, approves purchase of replacement water ahead of time. Arcadia Weekly, April 9, 2015.
40. Two articles about California water conservation and the San Gabriel Valley by Steve Scauzillo, Pasadena Star News, May 7, 2015. 1) San Gabriel Valley: tiered pricing, penalties and conservation techniques will be tried. 2) California mandatory water conservation measures in order to save 25%, better save than sorry. Arcadia needs to conserve 36%.
41. Arcadia's Drought: the time to conserve is now. 35% reduction of water use is required.
42. City of Arcadia 2016 Water Quality Report 2 c. City of Arcadia 2017 Water Quality Report.
43. Conditional approval for Arcadia REWMP Project Area. Revised Enhanced Watershed Management Plan. Arcadia Weekly, February 21, 2019. Retrieved from arcadiaweekly.com on May 11, 2019.
44. Arcadia water conservancy efforts help attain new heights of water storage. The state of Arcadia's water supply is good for now. Arcadia Weekly, June 6, 2019.
45. City of Arcadia 2018 Water Quality Report. City of Arcadia 2019 Water Quality Report. City of Arcadia 2020 Water Quality Report. City of Arcadia 2021 Water Quality Report. City of Arcadia 2022 Annual Water Quality Report.
46. San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Annual Report 2022-2023.
Subjects
Water
Item ID
251AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Contents
1. Water official recalls Arcadia's dry years. News Post 7/21/70. 2. City of Arcadia Municipal Water Department - report of October 1959. 3. City of Arcadia Water Department brochure - June 1970. 4. Water Department. Information from City Newsletter - Summer 1974. 5. Local water system pass…
Contents
1. Water official recalls Arcadia's dry years. News Post 7/21/70.
2. City of Arcadia Municipal Water Department - report of October 1959.
3. City of Arcadia Water Department brochure - June 1970.
4. Water Department. Information from City Newsletter - Summer 1974.
5. Local water system passes rigid test. Arcadia Tribune 1/24/74.
6. Arcadia water rate still one of lowest in Valley. Information from City Newsletter - Fall 1976.
7. Arcadia water safe. Arcadia Tribune 12/19/74.
8. Arcadia water quality. Page from City Newsletter - 1976?
9. City adopts water conservation plan. Page from City Newsletter - Fall 1977.
10. No troubled waters here. Arcadia Tribune 12/1/77.
11. City of Arcadia annual water report. 1974-75.
12. Notice of public hearing on proposed water and sewer rates, January 19, 2016.
Subjects
Water Department
Item ID
252AF
Collection
Subject Files
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First sanctuary for Arcadia Presbyterian Church. Served as a Sunday School in 1911, and as first Presbyterian Church of Arcadia beginning May 22, 1914. Located at 206 N. First Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs240
Date
c.1944 (Note printing on door:"Office of Price Administration" - a WWII government agency.)

  1 image

Date
c.1944 (Note printing on door:"Office of Price Administration" - a WWII government agency.)
Subjects
Arcadia Presbyterian Church
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
238
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

Bulldozer doing earth work for beginning of Foothill Freeway through Arcadia. One can notice the Fireman's Training Tower in the background (this was formerly located near 2nd Avenue and Santa Clara).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs959
Date
c.1966 or 1967

  1 image

Date
c.1966 or 1967
Subjects
Foothill Freeway
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
953
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Parking sign "Arcadia parking prohibited on city streets 3 AM to 6 AM, Arcadia Municipal Code 3214.1." Photograph by Terry Miller.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2245
Date
April 2001

  1 image

Date
April 2001
Subjects
Parking signs
Physical Description
4x6 b&w
ID
2216
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Looking north from Las Tunas near intersection of Santa Anita Ave. (NW corner) is Carl's Sweet Corn stand. Many customers and their cars are in view. Behind the stand can be seen corn growing in field. Owner was Carl Kophamer.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs895
Date
July 1953

  1 image

Date
July 1953
Subjects
Carl's Sweet Corn
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
888
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Water damage to the Arcadia Public Library resulting from rain. This view is of the reference office. There is a trash can to catch leaking water on top of a filing cabinet.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1702
Date
c. early 1990s

  1 image

Date
c. early 1990s
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library
Physical Description
4X6 color
ID
1691
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2449
Date
2023

  1 image

Date
2023
Subjects
Rod's Grill
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Physical Description
color printout, born digital, see P:\Library Photos\images
ID
2305
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Water damage to the Arcadia Public Library resulting from rain. This view is of the circulation area. There are trash cans on the desk to catch the water leaking from the roof.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1701
Date
c. early 1990s

  1 image

Date
c. early 1990s
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library
Physical Description
4X6 color
ID
1690
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

Exterior view of Rod's Grill showing the south side of restaurant with its rock mosaic wall and both the sign on the front of the building and the pole sign bearing its name that stands on the west side. Customers can be seen waiting outside. 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/photographs2451
Date
2023

  1 image

Date
2023
Subjects
Rod's Grill
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Physical Description
color printout, born digital, see P:\Library Photos\images
ID
2307
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

View from top of Queen Anne cottage toward San Gabriel Mountains. Double chimney of Queen Anne shows clearly. Water of the lake can also be seen.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs139
Date
unknown

  1 image

Date
unknown
Subjects
Rancho Santa Anita
Queen Anne Cottage
San Gabriel Mountains
Physical Description
6x8 b&w
ID
138
Collection
Photographs
Images
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View north toward mountains and at rear of building at 22 E. Foothill Blvd., which was apparently built c. 1930. It was used for a fruit preserve business, family restaurant, and real estate office. It's last occupant was the Copy Cat custom dress business.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs270
Date
Feb. 1978

  1 image

Date
Feb. 1978
Subjects
Houses
Business & industry
Physical Description
3 1/2 x 5 b&w
ID
268
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Cover page of the Official Program for the Los Angeles Racing Association, Tuesday, April 13, 1909 at Santa Anita Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1179
Date
1909

  1 image

Date
1909
Subjects
Santa Anita Park-1907-1912
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1170
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Policeman sitting in chair talking on telephone at switchboard in Arcadia Police Station at First Avenue and Wheeler Street. Can also see typewriters, switchboard, books, lamp, radio, microphone, keys and desk. Water fountain and gum machines on wall.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1749
Date
Early 1950s

  1 image

Date
Early 1950s
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Switchboard
Physical Description
8 x 10 b&w
ID
1737
Collection
Photographs
Images
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The Great Scot Restaurant built in Arcadia at 100 N. Santa Anita Avenue. It opened in March,1972. Beyond the restaurant the Towne Center Building of about 6 stories can be seen. It is at 150 N. Santa Anita Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs550
Date
1975

  1 image

Date
1975
Subjects
Restaurants-The Great Scot Restaurant
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
546
Collection
Photographs
Images
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View west of bungalow with chimney on east side. In 1939 City Directory, this was called Ivy Cottage Restaurant, at 22 E. Foothill. In 1931-32 City Directory, listed as Gansers Ltd. - Preserves. This was the first time this address showed in the city directory, so building apparently dates to 1930. Last business to use it was the Copy Cat custom dress design shop.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs268
Date
1978

  1 image

Date
1978
Subjects
Houses
Business & industry
Physical Description
3 1/2 x 5 b&w
ID
266
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

17 children and two adults pose on a stage in three rows. Children are dressed in various costumes. Written on back: Arcadia Children's Chorale "Around the World in Song," a performance of Disney songs. Directors William Pirigyi and Adele Pirigyi. Saturday, March 29th. Prior to Holly Avenue PTA movie. According to the perpetual calendar, March 29 was a Saturday in 1969 and 1975, so it could be either.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1905
Date
Probably 1975

  1 image

Date
Probably 1975
Subjects
Recreation Department Collection
Arcadia Children's Chorale
Pirigyi, Adele
Pirigyi, William
Singers
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1886
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

Lowry McCaslin, on right, stands before fireplace in dining room at Anoakia, which Mr. McCaslin has owned since the mid 1940's. Other people are Mr. and Mrs. Dale Spickler, as identified in Arcadia Tribune article on January 22, 1976. Mr. Spickler was committee chairman for Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association benefit party held at Anoakia Saturday, January 31, 1976. See Arcadia VF-Anoakia Item #17 for article and similar photo. Baldwin family crest is handsomely carved above fireplace.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1107
Date
probably January 1976

  1 image

Date
probably January 1976
Subjects
McCaslin, Lowry B.
Anoakia
Spickler, Dale
Spickler, Mrs. Dale
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1098
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Looking SE across Las Tunas Drive near intersection with Santa Anita Ave. at road-side stand of Carl's Sweet Corn owned by Carl Kophamer at 75 Las Tunas. Customers and their cars are in view. Corn growing in field near stand is also seen.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs894
Date
c.1951

  1 image

Date
c.1951
Subjects
Carl's Sweet Corn
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
887
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

Top photo shows earth moved and contoured for golf course at Santa Anita Recreational Center (later to be renamed Arcadia County Park). Chantry Flats road can be seen on background on mountains. Lower photo shows workman welding large pipes for the watering system at the park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs880
Date
c.1937 or 1938

  1 image

Date
c.1937 or 1938
Subjects
Arcadia County Park
Physical Description
two views on one sheet
ID
875
Collection
Photographs
Images
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