Group of young people seated in a booth waiting to be served at Barron's Pharmacy, which was a popular place to shop and snack in West Arcadia on Baldwin Ave. From the Arcadia High School Yearbook.
Santa Anita School Miss Fulvio's third grade classroom photo by Thompson Photo Service, Los Angeles (from the envelope which has been discarded). The school was located at 1900 South Santa Anita Avenue from about 1950 until June, 1981. In 1982, Arcadia Christian School moved in to this location.
View from Campus Drive looking toward front entry of Arcadia Unified School District offices at 234 Campus Drive. The offices here closed on April 4, 2014 and this building was demolished on July 7, 2014. The school district offices moved to a new location at 150 S. 3rd Avenue on April 4, 2014 and then opened to the public on April 14, 2014.
View east from track side of Santa Anita Railroad Station showing group of people waiting to board the Los Angeles bound train. There are men, women and at least one child.
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.
Photo shows P.E. #430 out-bound to Arcadia, Monrovia and Glendora along side P.E. #714 from the Oak Knoll Line at the end of the 4 track main lines at Huntington Drive and El Molino near San Marino and Alhambra boundary line. This photo belongs to Historical Collection of Southern California Edison Co. It is shown here for research only.
Cover of a flyer prepared by a citizen's group supporting passage of bonds to be voted on by City. Money would be used to install a complete sewer system.
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.
View of group of men leaving for military service from Temple City Pacific Electric station. Mrs. Van Iwaarden took this photo from inside their car after having said goodbye to her husband. She said this facility served Arcadia and Temple City.
View west on Duarte Road from near intersection with Santa Anita. Street is lined on both sides with pepper trees. Note mailbox on left bears the number 20 W. Duarte Road - the current address of Arcadia Public Library. Groups of students are walking on south side of street to newly opened Arcadia High School which is on the right.
Truck drives in Diamond Jubilee Parade carrying members of Kiowas (women's service club at the High School) and also members of Senior Mens (the men's service club at High School).
Image of Santa Anita School by Edwards Photography. The school was located at 1900 South Santa Anita Avenue from about 1950 until June, 1981. In 1982, Arcadia Christian School moved in to this location.
Group photo of entire staff at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. SEE REVERSE OF PHOTO FOR NAMES. Missing from photo: part time reference librarian Pat McAdam.
Group of high school students lined up to check books out in the evening. Grace Rahm is clerk seated at desk helping them. In background are 3 additional patrons browsing.