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Arcadia Christian Science Church

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/paintings101

Artist: Edna Lenz

Description: Arcadia's First Christian Science Church -- This structure was an abandoned reservoir on Duarte Road before it was remodeled in 1915, when it became the forerunner of the First Church of Christ, Scientist.

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Artist: Edna Lenz

Description: Arcadia's First Christian Science Church -- This structure was an abandoned reservoir on Duarte Road before it was remodeled in 1915, when it became the forerunner of the First Church of Christ, Scientist.

Item ID: 91L

Collection: Paintings

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Group picture of about 36 unidentified women. All appear to be wearing dresses. Part of a brick fireplace is visible. There are tables and chairs set up for a meal or party. An attached note read "Mrs. Woodward 2nd, 212 S. Third, 447-5236" so librarian has written that on the back of the photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2275

Date: c. 1920s or 1930s

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Date: c. 1920s or 1930s

Subjects: Women

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 2169A

Collection: Photographs

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U.S. Army personnel looking through periodicals in front of wagering windows at Santa Anita Race Track during years it was used as Camp Santa Anita, a U.S. Army Ordnance training camp.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1105

Date: c.1943

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Date: c.1943

Subjects: Camp Santa Anita (U.S. Army Ordnance Center)

Physical Description: 7x10 b&w

ID: 1096

Collection: Photographs

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Children, both boys and girls, approximately ages 6 to 8, on a playground, jumping rope. One girl is bouncing a ball.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1910

Date: c. 1950s

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Date: c. 1950s

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Children; Games

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1891

Collection: Photographs

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Patrons studying at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Two boys and one girl at a table, one additional girl is in the stacks selecting a book.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs345

Date: April 1970

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Date: April 1970

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 7 3/4 x 6 b&w

ID: 343

Collection: Photographs

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Christian Science Church near Baldwin and Duarte Road. Made of an old irrigation reservoir in early 1920's.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs242

Date: early 1920's

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Date: early 1920's

Subjects: First Church of Christ Scientist

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 240

Collection: Photographs

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Engineering Science's new building going up on site of former Cinemaland Theater at 125 W. Huntington Drive.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs953

Date: c.1977-1978

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Date: c.1977-1978

Subjects: Engineering Science Companies; Cinemaland Theater

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 947

Collection: Photographs

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Covered walk at rear of Anoakia. Outside stair was constructed when schools for girls was developed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs53

Date: November 1976

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Date: November 1976

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 53

Collection: Photographs

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What appears to be an American Legion Girl's Drum & Bugle Corps marching on Huntington Drive near Santa Anita Race Track parking lot during Peach Blossom Festival.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs373

Date: March 1949

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Date: March 1949

Subjects: Peach Blossom Festival

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 371

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia High School Tom Tom girls marching in a parade - apparently on South Baldwin Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1035

Date: 1959

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Date: 1959

Subjects: Arcadia High School

Physical Description: 4x10 b&w

ID: 1027

Collection: Photographs

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Vintage auto is filled with Arcadia Assisteens, a service club for teen-age girls. None are identified.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs797

Date: September 30,1978

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Date: September 30,1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Parade

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 793

Collection: Photographs

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First group of Tom Tom girls from Arcadia High School. They did marching drills and maneuvers.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs965

Date: c.1953

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Date: c.1953

Subjects: Arcadia High School

Physical Description: 7x10 b&w

ID: 958A

Collection: Photographs

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Winners of the Bicycle Rodeo, an event sponsored by Arcadia Police Department and Arcadia Recreation Department, from left to right: Albert Schneider (winner boys 8-14 year old group), Bruce Frazier (winner boys 8 and under), Juanita Curti (winner girls 14 and under), Betsy Bosil (winner girls 8 and under). Pictured behind the children left to right are Police Chief William Orr and Patrolman William Goodman. The Bicycle Rodeo was a contest in bicycle safety and riding skill. Winners received nighttime riding lights and electric horns. The awards were the culmination of bicycle safety instruction offered at Arcadia playgrounds throughout the summer by William Goodman. A similar version of this photograph appeared in Arcadia Tribune, p. 6, August 23, 1956.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1924

Date: August 1956

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Date: August 1956

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Awards; Bicycle safety; Bosil, Betsy; Children; Curti, Juanita; Frazier, Bruce; Goodman, William; Orr, William; Schneider, Albert

Physical Description: 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 b&w

ID: 1905

Collection: Photographs

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"Hot dog and bun," the Santa Anita Village float entry in the 1950 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, featured a 12 foot hot dog. In front is a beach scene with three girls. One girl is Marilyn Meyers (later Barilotti).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1302

Date: January 1950

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Date: January 1950

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1950

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1293

Collection: Photographs

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Photo titled "Leave taking" has been copied from the deck of cards Baldwin had made. This is on the eight of Diamonds. It shows Elias J. Baldwin apparently getting ready to get into a light carriage. There appear to be two young girls bidding him farewell. In background are 3 women dressed for travel as well as one man. This photo belongs to the Huntington Library. It is shown here for research only.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs810

Date: c.1893 (dated by falling leg-o-mutton sleeve on girls coat)

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Date: c.1893 (dated by falling leg-o-mutton sleeve on girls coat)

Subjects: Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"-Playing cards

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 804

Collection: Photographs

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First group of Tom Tom girls from Arcadia High School. They often marched and did drills at parades and sports events.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1146

Date: October 1, 1953

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Date: October 1, 1953

Subjects: Arcadia High School

Physical Description: 6x10 b&w

ID: 1137

Collection: Photographs

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Children at a dance in a gymnasium. Some girls wear big circle skirts and saddle shoes. Many of the boys wear cuffed jeans.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1904

Date: c. 1950s

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Date: c. 1950s

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1885

Collection: Photographs

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Children's Librarian Eva Swedstedt, shown giving books to young girl while boy watches. Eva Swedstedt was Children's Librarian from about 1972-1977. Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs367

Date: February 8, 1972

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Date: February 8, 1972

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989; Swedstedt, Eva; Long, Eva-see Swedstedt, Eva

Physical Description: 6x6 b&w

ID: 365

Collection: Photographs

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Page 10 of The Arcadian Observer, Official Publication of the United States Army Balloon School, Arcadia, California. September 1918 Supplement. Featuring list of YMCA Staff Personnel, article about American Red Cross and photograph of Captain Henry C. Deknatel, A.R.C. Negative and print were made for the grant funded Local History Digital Resources Project 2006-2007. A digital image of this photograph is file name: caarpl_115 on LHDRP 2006-2007 Disc 9 of 14. See black box labeled Arcadia History Room Media Box.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1822

Date: September 1918

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Date: September 1918

Subjects: Balloon School; Deknatel, Henry C.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1855

Collection: Photographs

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View of family group seen through the door in their living quarters at Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese. Lady reading the mail, young girl by bare light and man with hat sits on the end of the bed. Two men sitting on low stools are by the door with backs to camera.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs706

Date: April 1942

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Date: April 1942

Subjects: Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese-Living quarters & conditions; Santa Anita Park-1942-1945

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 702

Collection: Photographs

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