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Sierra Madre Villa

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Artist: Justine Wishek

Description: Sierra Madre Villa -- Built in the 1870s by William P. Rhoades who moved from Los Angeles when his wife became ill, "the Villa" became a convalescent hotel, famous for its "fine table" (pheasant, quail, trout), and was the midday-meal stop on the Grand Round.

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Artist: Justine Wishek

Description: Sierra Madre Villa -- Built in the 1870s by William P. Rhoades who moved from Los Angeles when his wife became ill, "the Villa" became a convalescent hotel, famous for its "fine table" (pheasant, quail, trout), and was the midday-meal stop on the Grand Round.

Item ID: 53W

Collection: Paintings

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A traffic light is in the center of the photo. A street sign at the far left corner identifies the intersection as E. Villa St. and El Molino Avenue.

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Date: c. early 1950s

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Date: c. early 1950s

Subjects: Streets - Villa Street; Streets - El Molino Avenue; Traffic Lights

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1642

Collection: Photographs

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Portion of Arcadia City seal measuring about 7 in. across showing citrus groves, chicken ranches, and a shield with a sun shining over the mountains.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Arcadia City Seal

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 575

Collection: Photographs

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South Pasadena Station

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Artist: Justine Wishek

Description: South Pasadena Station -- Built in 1900 by what was then the California Southern Railway Company, its second-story served as the living quarters for the station agent and his family.

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Artist: Justine Wishek

Description: South Pasadena Station -- Built in 1900 by what was then the California Southern Railway Company, its second-story served as the living quarters for the station agent and his family.

Item ID: 50W

Collection: Paintings

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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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Harry Ainsworth Ranch, upper grove looking north to mountains. Present day Highland Oaks School would be located about where trees block the end of the row of citrus trees.

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Date: c.1916

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Date: c.1916

Subjects: Agriculture; Ainsworth Ranch

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1072

Collection: Photographs

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View of Santa Anita Santa Fe railroad station. Shows horse and Buggy "stage" that says Sierra Madre on it. One man is seated in stage. A man with a vest has his hand on back of it. Lady stands by window of station.

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Date: c.1898

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Date: c.1898

Subjects: Railroads-Santa Anita Station

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 519

Collection: Photographs

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Looking SW from mountains north of Arcadia. Major tree-lined street running from mountains south is Santa Anita Avenue. Southernmost tree-lined street cutting across entire middle of photo is Duarte Road. Barracks at the Balloon School can be seen just below Huntington Drive. Notice that Huntington Drive stops just west of the Balloon School, at the Baldwin Ranch. Much of Foothill area was planted to citrus.

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Date: c.1927

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Date: c.1927

Subjects: Aerial views; Arcadia(City)-History-1920-1929; Balloon School; Santa Anita Avenue; Santa Anita Highlands

Physical Description: 10 x 14 b&w

ID: 1105

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia High School Marching Band marching in the 1966 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade.

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Date: January 1966

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Date: January 1966

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Marching Band-1966; Arcadia High School-Apache Marching Band

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1298

Collection: Photographs

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The Arcadia High School Apache Marching Band marching in the 1981 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade.

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Date: January 1981

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Date: January 1981

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Marching Band-1981; Arcadia High School-Apache Marching Band

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 1312

Collection: Photographs

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Unknown lady standing on street curbing beside three large palm trees which adjoin a citrus orchard. Location in city is not known, but possibly Santa Anita. Note deep curbs to control rain run-off.

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Date: c.1930's

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Date: c.1930's

Subjects: Agriculture; Santa Anita Avenue

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 600

Collection: Photographs

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Baldwin, Clara. Clara Villa

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Artist: Justine Wishek

Description: Clara Villa -- Located on the northwest corner of First Ave and St. Joseph Street. It was owned and operated by Clara Baldwin.

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Artist: Justine Wishek

Description: Clara Villa -- Located on the northwest corner of First Ave and St. Joseph Street. It was owned and operated by Clara Baldwin.

Item ID: 94W

Collection: Paintings

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Seen in line to pick up metal food plates at Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese, are a woman first, followed by 5 small children. A man in striped shirt stands behind children, and last in line is man with zippered jacket.

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Date: April 1942

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Date: April 1942

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

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 698

Collection: Photographs

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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.

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Date: c.1979

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Date: c.1979

Subjects: Arcadia(City)-History-1970-1979; Gas stations

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 905

Collection: Photographs

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Santa Fe sheltered bench (called a halt) along tracks where Santa Anita Station was later built. Man with horse buggy is probably Mr. S.R.G. Twycross who ran a service to Sierra Madre.

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Date: c.1881

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Date: c.1881

Subjects: Railroads

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1116

Collection: Photographs

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Fire Station #1 showing garage doors open with fire truck, van, ambulance and car parked in garage. Also showing power lines and poles.

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Date: 1960

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Date: 1960

Subjects: Arcadia Fire Department

Physical Description: 8 x 10 b&w

ID: 1738

Collection: Photographs

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Dalton, Henry. Rancho de Azusa. Azusa

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Artist: Edna Lenz

Description: Dalton Adobe -- Captain Henry Dalton, a prosperous Englishman, was one of the few settlers who purchased his land grant. He is reputed to have paid $125,000 for the "Rancho de Azusa" land, and in 1844 built this adobe on it in Azusa Canyon.

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Artist: Edna Lenz

Description: Dalton Adobe -- Captain Henry Dalton, a prosperous Englishman, was one of the few settlers who purchased his land grant. He is reputed to have paid $125,000 for the "Rancho de Azusa" land, and in 1844 built this adobe on it in Azusa Canyon.

Item ID: 17L

Collection: Paintings

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Photo of Jerry Lee Broadwell, the first Arcadia Fire fighter killed in the line of duty. This photo is mounted on a board and was framed as a memorial. It hung in the Children's Room until it was removed in March 1996 to be replaced by a new photo. Jerry is in uniform and is seen chest up looking directly at the camera.

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Date: c.1970

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Date: c.1970

Subjects: Broadwell, Jerry Lee

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 1434

Collection: Photographs

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Dalco Emblem and Lettering Co. at 303 N. First Ave. (NW corner at St. Joseph) Former site of Clara Villa.

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Date: 1979

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Date: 1979

Subjects: Dalco Emblem and Lettering Company; Clara Villa

Physical Description: 4x5 color

ID: 1212

Collection: Photographs

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Close up of an ad that appeared in first issue of Arcadia Bulletin. Ad is for Clara Villa. It is billed as the "swellest resort in the San Gabriel Valley".

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Date: May 7, 1904

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Date: May 7, 1904

Subjects: Clara Villa; Newspapers-Arcadia Bulletin

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1085

Collection: Photographs

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Sierra Madre Villa

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A traffic light is in the center of the photo. A street sign at the far left corner identifies the intersection as E. Villa St. and El Molino Avenue.

Images

Portion of Arcadia City seal measuring about 7 in. across showing citrus groves, chicken ranches, and a shield with a sun shining over the mountains.

Images

South Pasadena Station

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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.

Images

Harry Ainsworth Ranch, upper grove looking north to mountains. Present day Highland Oaks School would be located about where trees block the end of the row of citrus trees.

Images

View of Santa Anita Santa Fe railroad station. Shows horse and Buggy "stage" that says Sierra Madre on it. One man is seated in stage. A man with a vest has his hand on back of it. Lady stands by window of station.

Images

Images

Arcadia High School Marching Band marching in the 1966 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade.

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The Arcadia High School Apache Marching Band marching in the 1981 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade.

Images

Unknown lady standing on street curbing beside three large palm trees which adjoin a citrus orchard. Location in city is not known, but possibly Santa Anita. Note deep curbs to control rain run-off.

Images

Baldwin, Clara. Clara Villa

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Seen in line to pick up metal food plates at Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese, are a woman first, followed by 5 small children. A man in striped shirt stands behind children, and last in line is man with zippered jacket.

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Santa Fe sheltered bench (called a halt) along tracks where Santa Anita Station was later built. Man with horse buggy is probably Mr. S.R.G. Twycross who ran a service to Sierra Madre.

Images

Fire Station #1 showing garage doors open with fire truck, van, ambulance and car parked in garage. Also showing power lines and poles.

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Dalton, Henry. Rancho de Azusa. Azusa

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Dalco Emblem and Lettering Co. at 303 N. First Ave. (NW corner at St. Joseph) Former site of Clara Villa.

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Close up of an ad that appeared in first issue of Arcadia Bulletin. Ad is for Clara Villa. It is billed as the "swellest resort in the San Gabriel Valley".

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