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Group in winner's circle at Santa Anita Race Track with horse and rider. It is a group from PLEASC (Public Library Executives Assoc. of Calif) meeting held at Arcadia Public Library. Lunch for the group was at Race Track. None of the people are identified.

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Date: January 27, 1972

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Date: January 27, 1972

Subjects: Santa Anita Park-1945-1980

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 560

Collection: Photographs

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Taken at the time of the Library groundbreaking ceremonies for the Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion project, this photo is of the color rendering of the proposed new facade for the library. See also photos 1356 and 1357 for color renderings of proposed library building.

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Date: June, 1995

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Date: June, 1995

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1495

Collection: Photographs

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Articles from West Arcadia Press regarding proposed new business zone for what was to be El Rancho Shopping Center.

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Date: Oct. 1939

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Date: Oct. 1939

Subjects: El Rancho Shopping District

Physical Description: 6 1/4 x 8 1/2 b&w

ID: 534

Collection: Photographs

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Group pictured at Diamond Jubilee Ball; none are identified. Six are seen in foreground with the others on the perimeter. Man in left foreground has his right hand in a position of greeting.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

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

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 740

Collection: Photographs

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Photographic reproduction of original artist's rendering of proposed Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion. Original rendering measures approx. 32"x36". The artist was Anthony Van Strauhal, also known as Tony Van Strauhal. This view is of proposed new addition to adult area and shows red tile roof that was not budgeted by City Council. Exterior view.

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Date: Original rendering dated 1993 by artist

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Date: Original rendering dated 1993 by artist

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999; Van Strauhal, Anthony (Tony)

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 1357

Collection: Photographs

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Photo of rendering of proposed Community Recreation Center. Marion J. Varner & Associates, Architects.

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Date: 1971

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Date: 1971

Subjects: Community Recreation Center Project

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 1370

Collection: Photographs

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Photo of Arcadia City Seal showing peacock and Queen Anne Cottage, with mountains in distance. Rows of citrus trees reflect predominant livelihood of earlier residents.

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Date: ? (currently in use, 1993)

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Date: ? (currently in use, 1993)

Subjects: Arcadia City Seal

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 576

Collection: Photographs

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Ground floor plan for proposed Community Recreation Center Project. Marion J. Varner & Associates, Architects.

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Date: October, 1971

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Date: October, 1971

Subjects: Community Recreation Center Project

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1369

Collection: Photographs

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Photo of Arcadia Civic Center Master Plan. Marion J. Varner & Associates, Architects. Site plan for proposed Community Recreation Center showing existing City Hall and Police building.

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Date: October, 1971

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Date: October, 1971

Subjects: Community Recreation Center Project

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1367

Collection: Photographs

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Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo shows the microfiche cabinets, which opened as a result of the ground movement.

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Date: October 1987

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Date: October 1987

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1980-1989; Earthquakes

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1609

Collection: Photographs

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A group of Japanese evacuees at the Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese has gathered to watch a baseball game with both men and women on the teams. The west end of the Santa Anita Race Track Club House is seen in the background.

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Date: April 1942

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Date: April 1942

Subjects: Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese-Recreation; Santa Anita Park-1942-1945

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 672

Collection: Photographs

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Photo of second floor plan for proposed Community Recreation Center Project. Marion J. Varner & Associates, Architects.

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Date: October, 1971

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Date: October, 1971

Subjects: Community Recreation Center Project

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1368

Collection: Photographs

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Fireplace and nook at Anoakia, just outside office in east wing of house. Architect's drawings on wall for proposed development of property.

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 61

Collection: Photographs

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Large group of unidentified Arcadia Cub Scouts from Troop 111 shown in front of an Arcadia fire engine. There are several adult leaders and Arcadia firefighters with the group.

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Date: circa 1992

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Date: circa 1992

Subjects: Cub Scouts; Fire Department

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w and 8x10 color

ID: 1706

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Public Library Board meeting. Left to right: Mrs. Herman Snider, Chair; Mr. J.L. Young; Mr. Dexter Jones; Mrs. Herbert Opel; and Mrs. Gene Gregg. Standing is Grace Clark, City Librarian.

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Date: c.1956

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Date: c.1956

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees; Snider, Mrs. Herman; Young, J.L.; Jones, Dexter; Opel, Mrs. Herbert; Gregg, Gene; Clark, Grace

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 345

Collection: Photographs

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The library does not have a print of this negative. This negative, along with 983B and 983C, appears on p.48 and p.49 of WHERE RANCH AND CITY MEET. Together, these three negatives are of a Baldwin advertising brochure, c.1891, entitled CALIFORNIA'S CHOICEST LOCALITY. This negative, 983A, has the title page of the brochure and also a "Birdseye view of Arcadia and Santa Anita Tract," 1887.

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Date: originals c.1887 and 1891

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Date: originals c.1887 and 1891

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita; Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"

Physical Description: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 b&w negative

ID: 983A

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Public Library Board photographed at meeting. Left to right: Dexter Jones, Mrs. Herman Snider, Gene Gregg (standing), Chairman J.L. Young, City Councilman Conrad Reibold (standing), Helen Kinnison, City Librarian Grace Clark.

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Date: c.1959

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Date: c.1959

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees; Jones, Dexter; Snider, Mrs. Herman; Young, J.L.; Kinnison, Helen; Clark, Grace; Reibold, Conrad

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 346

Collection: Photographs

Images

Group at Arcadia County Park for a love-in. In foreground are three young people dancing; young man of the group is facing camera with his hands extended outward.

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Date: June 4, 1967

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Date: June 4, 1967

Subjects: Social life and customs; Arcadia(City)-History-1960-1969; Arcadia County Park

Physical Description: 7x10 b&w

ID: 1018

Collection: Photographs

Images

Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo was taken in the Children's Room.

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Date: October 1987

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Date: October 1987

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1980-1989; Earthquakes

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1600

Collection: Photographs

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Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo was taken in the Adult nonfiction stacks.

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Date: October 1987

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Date: October 1987

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1980-1989; Earthquakes

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1602

Collection: Photographs

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Group in winner's circle at Santa Anita Race Track with horse and rider. It is a group from PLEASC (Public Library Executives Assoc. of Calif) meeting held at Arcadia Public Library. Lunch for the group was at Race Track. None of the people are identified.

Images

Taken at the time of the Library groundbreaking ceremonies for the Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion project, this photo is of the color rendering of the proposed new facade for the library. See also photos 1356 and 1357 for color renderings of proposed library building.

Images

Articles from West Arcadia Press regarding proposed new business zone for what was to be El Rancho Shopping Center.

Images

Group pictured at Diamond Jubilee Ball; none are identified. Six are seen in foreground with the others on the perimeter. Man in left foreground has his right hand in a position of greeting.

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Photo of rendering of proposed Community Recreation Center. Marion J. Varner & Associates, Architects.

Images

Photo of Arcadia City Seal showing peacock and Queen Anne Cottage, with mountains in distance. Rows of citrus trees reflect predominant livelihood of earlier residents.

Images

Ground floor plan for proposed Community Recreation Center Project. Marion J. Varner & Associates, Architects.

Images

Photo of Arcadia Civic Center Master Plan. Marion J. Varner & Associates, Architects. Site plan for proposed Community Recreation Center showing existing City Hall and Police building.

Images

Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo shows the microfiche cabinets, which opened as a result of the ground movement.

Images

A group of Japanese evacuees at the Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese has gathered to watch a baseball game with both men and women on the teams. The west end of the Santa Anita Race Track Club House is seen in the background.

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Photo of second floor plan for proposed Community Recreation Center Project. Marion J. Varner & Associates, Architects.

Images

Fireplace and nook at Anoakia, just outside office in east wing of house. Architect's drawings on wall for proposed development of property.

Images

Large group of unidentified Arcadia Cub Scouts from Troop 111 shown in front of an Arcadia fire engine. There are several adult leaders and Arcadia firefighters with the group.

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Arcadia Public Library Board meeting. Left to right: Mrs. Herman Snider, Chair; Mr. J.L. Young; Mr. Dexter Jones; Mrs. Herbert Opel; and Mrs. Gene Gregg. Standing is Grace Clark, City Librarian.

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Arcadia Public Library Board photographed at meeting. Left to right: Dexter Jones, Mrs. Herman Snider, Gene Gregg (standing), Chairman J.L. Young, City Councilman Conrad Reibold (standing), Helen Kinnison, City Librarian Grace Clark.

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Group at Arcadia County Park for a love-in. In foreground are three young people dancing; young man of the group is facing camera with his hands extended outward.

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Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo was taken in the Children's Room.

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Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo was taken in the Adult nonfiction stacks.

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