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The "Smoot Hole" and dump before cleaning began in 1938 just prior to subdivision of El Rancho Village.

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Date: c.1938

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Date: c.1938

Subjects: Smoot Hole

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 375

Collection: Photographs

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Northwest corner of the "Smoot Hole" and dump before clean-up began in 1938, just prior to the subdivision of El Rancho Village. This view was near street named Coronado.

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Date: c.1938

1 image

Date: c.1938

Subjects: Smoot Hole

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 374

Collection: Photographs

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Young man (possibly a soldier) leaning against a pillar at west end of Arcadia Santa Fe Station. Beyond him is sign for American Railway Express. Another sign appears to be for Western Union Telegraph.

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Date: c.1910-1915

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Date: c.1910-1915

Subjects: Railroads-Arcadia Santa Fe Station; Railroads-Arcadia Railroad Station

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 508

Collection: Photographs

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Master Sgt. William Bucher sitting at steering wheel of Army vehicle just inside grounds of Ross Field Balloon School. Behind him can be seen tower of Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive.

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Date: c.1927

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Date: c.1927

Subjects: Balloon School; Bucher, William

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1008

Collection: Photographs

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Realtor Robert L. Walker pictured in front of his office at 100 N. First Ave. (Same house built by Walker's wife's grandfather, Dr. Fletcher Sanborn.) Pictured with him are three of his children; on left in striped shirt is Bryan Lee Walker. Standing is Judy, seated in front is Scott Walker.

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Date: c.1951

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Date: c.1951

Subjects: Walker, Robert L.; Walker, Bryan Lee; Walker, Judy; Walker, Scott; Robert L. Walker Co.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 830

Collection: Photographs

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Photographer David Unruh stands by tripod on SE corner of Huntington Drive and First Avenue in front of his family home. Two men stand just east of him but are not identified. Three vehicles are parked and two are seen driving on Huntington Drive. Part of panorama, ID#s 916-921.

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Date: 1927

1 image

Date: 1927

Subjects: Unruh, David

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w part of panorama

ID: 921

Collection: Photographs

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Cook & Woodley tract just north of Foothill Blvd. and one block east of Santa Anita Ave. This tract was developed on land owned by Clara Baldwin. House seen on right still stands at SE corner of Sycamore and Oakwood Ave. It was home of James B. Slemons.

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Date: 1927

1 image

Date: 1927

Subjects: Cook and Woodley Tract

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 893

Collection: Photographs

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Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin in carriage on his original track which was adjacent to Michillinda and near Colorado Blvd. With him is W. McClelland, Baldwin's horse trainer at this time. There are 16 other people in photo; some are mounted on horses, some standing. Etched on the photo is "On the track - Lucky Baldwins Place. S.G.V.R.R."

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Date: March 4, 1887

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Date: March 4, 1887

Subjects: McClelland, W.; San Gabriel Mountains; Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"-Horses and horse racing

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w hardboard professional photo, also 2 prints

ID: 111

Collection: Photographs

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Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin Ranch dairy buildings. These have been located for the library by Reid Greer as just west of Tallac Knoll and later were purchased and operated by Supreme Dairy.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita; Baldwin Ranch

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 115

Collection: Photographs

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Street view looking north on Baldwin Avenue. Intersection in the middle is Fairview Avenue. 7-11 convenience store is on the southwest corner of Baldwin Avenue and Fairview Avenue, and Thai Classic restaurant is also visible. Photograph by Terry Miller.

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Date: April 2001

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Date: April 2001

Subjects: Automobiles; Baldwin Avenue; Fairview Avenue; 7-11 convenience store; Thai Classic restaurant

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2205

Collection: Photographs

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Photo of Charles and Billie Eaton, taken at what might have been a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. They are both in formal attire. A 3-tier cake is visible just over Mrs. Eaton's shoulder.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Eaton, Charles B.; Eaton, Billie

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1381

Collection: Photographs

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Appears to have been taken just a few minutes after photo #167. Large balloon with a target-like figure painted on its side is down on the ground and being secured by men. Overcast day.

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Date: c.1917-1918

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Date: c.1917-1918

Subjects: Balloon School

Physical Description: 3x5 b&w

ID: 168

Collection: Photographs

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Fourteen soldiers stand guard alongside Pacific Electric Tracks as a contingent of Japanese people, who have just arrived on these railroad cars, prepares to go to their assigned quarters at the Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese.

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Date: April 1942

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Date: April 1942

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

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 659

Collection: Photographs

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Eight civic minded men armed with shovels have apparently just installed sign reading: Give the Boys a Lift. This would have been during World War II when thousands of Army personnel were stationed in Arcadia and the sign designed to encourage residents to give the soldiers rides into Pasadena or other locations.

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Date: c.1942

1 image

Date: c.1942

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

Physical Description: 6x10 b&w

ID: 951

Collection: Photographs

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Bowling Square at 1020 South Baldwin Avenue, between Arcadia Avenue and Fairview Avenue. Photograph by Terry Miller.

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Date: April 2001

1 image

Date: April 2001

Subjects: Baldwin Avenue; Bowling alleys; Bowling Square

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2206

Collection: Photographs

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Tripolis Friendship Park, identified from the street signs Fairview Avenue and Golden West Avenue, picnic tables and trees.

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Date: c. June 1989

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Date: c. June 1989

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Parks; Tripolis Friendship Park

Physical Description: 4 x 6 color

ID: 2030

Collection: Photographs

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Aerial view east on Huntington Drive toward Arcadia from a position just west of Rosemead Boulevard. El Rancho Shopping Center and May Company Department Store can be seen as the business complex on the north side of Huntington Drive one block east of Rosemead Boulevard. Santa Anita Park Race Track can be seen on the left in upper portion of photo.

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Date: c.1970

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Date: c.1970

Subjects: Aerial Photo Collection; Aerial views; El Rancho Shopping District; Huntington Drive; May Company Department Store; Santa Anita Park-1945-1980

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 633

Collection: Photographs

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Helmeted soldiers stand guard as a group of Japanese who have just arrived on Pacific Electric Rail cars prepare to go to assigned quarters at the Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese. One young mother sits on a bench with her arm around her baby.

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Date: April 1942

1 image

Date: April 1942

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

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 661

Collection: Photographs

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

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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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View of small group of Japanese who have just arrived on Pacific Electric Railroad cars on right. On the left can be seen approximately eight helmeted military guards standing at ready in front of Barracks-like quarters people will live in at the Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese.

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Date: April 1942

1 image

Date: April 1942

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

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 660

Collection: Photographs

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The "Smoot Hole" and dump before cleaning began in 1938 just prior to subdivision of El Rancho Village.

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Northwest corner of the "Smoot Hole" and dump before clean-up began in 1938, just prior to the subdivision of El Rancho Village. This view was near street named Coronado.

Images

Young man (possibly a soldier) leaning against a pillar at west end of Arcadia Santa Fe Station. Beyond him is sign for American Railway Express. Another sign appears to be for Western Union Telegraph.

Images

Master Sgt. William Bucher sitting at steering wheel of Army vehicle just inside grounds of Ross Field Balloon School. Behind him can be seen tower of Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive.

Images

Realtor Robert L. Walker pictured in front of his office at 100 N. First Ave. (Same house built by Walker's wife's grandfather, Dr. Fletcher Sanborn.) Pictured with him are three of his children; on left in striped shirt is Bryan Lee Walker. Standing is Judy, seated in front is Scott Walker.

Images

Photographer David Unruh stands by tripod on SE corner of Huntington Drive and First Avenue in front of his family home. Two men stand just east of him but are not identified. Three vehicles are parked and two are seen driving on Huntington Drive. Part of panorama, ID#s 916-921.

Images

Cook & Woodley tract just north of Foothill Blvd. and one block east of Santa Anita Ave. This tract was developed on land owned by Clara Baldwin. House seen on right still stands at SE corner of Sycamore and Oakwood Ave. It was home of James B. Slemons.

Images

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Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin Ranch dairy buildings. These have been located for the library by Reid Greer as just west of Tallac Knoll and later were purchased and operated by Supreme Dairy.

Images

Street view looking north on Baldwin Avenue. Intersection in the middle is Fairview Avenue. 7-11 convenience store is on the southwest corner of Baldwin Avenue and Fairview Avenue, and Thai Classic restaurant is also visible. Photograph by Terry Miller.

Images

Photo of Charles and Billie Eaton, taken at what might have been a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. They are both in formal attire. A 3-tier cake is visible just over Mrs. Eaton's shoulder.

Images

Appears to have been taken just a few minutes after photo #167. Large balloon with a target-like figure painted on its side is down on the ground and being secured by men. Overcast day.

Images

Fourteen soldiers stand guard alongside Pacific Electric Tracks as a contingent of Japanese people, who have just arrived on these railroad cars, prepares to go to their assigned quarters at the Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese.

Images

Images

Bowling Square at 1020 South Baldwin Avenue, between Arcadia Avenue and Fairview Avenue. Photograph by Terry Miller.

Images

Tripolis Friendship Park, identified from the street signs Fairview Avenue and Golden West Avenue, picnic tables and trees.

Images

Images

Helmeted soldiers stand guard as a group of Japanese who have just arrived on Pacific Electric Rail cars prepare to go to assigned quarters at the Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese. One young mother sits on a bench with her arm around her baby.

Images

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

Images

View of small group of Japanese who have just arrived on Pacific Electric Railroad cars on right. On the left can be seen approximately eight helmeted military guards standing at ready in front of Barracks-like quarters people will live in at the Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese.

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