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Hotels and Motels

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1. "Arcadia's guide to dining and lodging." Chamber of Commerce brochure, undated. 2. "Time and vandalism." Daily News Post, August 28, 1974. 3. "Fun's gone." Arcadia Tribune, October 6, 1975. 4. An advertisement for beer traded at Bonita Hotel. Sierra Madre Vista, June 21, 1889. 5. Photocopy…
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1. "Arcadia's guide to dining and lodging." Chamber of Commerce brochure, undated.
2. "Time and vandalism." Daily News Post, August 28, 1974.
3. "Fun's gone." Arcadia Tribune, October 6, 1975.
4. An advertisement for beer traded at Bonita Hotel. Sierra Madre Vista, June 21, 1889.
5. Photocopy of Baldwin Hotel token for grill and bar. Used from 1900 to late 1920's.
6 to 11. These items moved to subject file Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel & Restaurant on June 21, 2021.
12. Postcard of Round Up Motel, 412 East Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, undated.
13. Postcard of Ramada Inn, 130 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, undated.
14. Brochure of Ramada Inn, undated.
15. National chain Grier Motor Inns, Inc. to start here with motor inn scheduled to rise near Arcadia. (February 27) Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936-Jan. 1, 1939. Arcadia Historical Society.
16. Autoist-housing project will contain sixteen units. Auto courts will be at 101 West Huntington Drive opposite Santa Anita Recreation Park and will be known as Santa Anita Motor Inn. Sunday Times, May 22. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936-Jan. 1, 1939. Arcadia Historical Society.
17. Santa Anita Motor Inn is highly lauded. Arcadia Daily Tribune, August 25. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936-Jan. 1, 1939. Arcadia Historical Society.
18. Text only ad for Westerner Hotel-Southern California's finest new motor hotel, rooms and suites, swimming pool, horseback riding, golf within walking distance. On Highway 66 across from Santa Anita Race Track. 15 miiles from L.A. 4 miles from Pasadena. Arcadia, California. Los Angeles Times, December 7, 1947.
19. Round Up Motel, 412 E. Huntington Dr. Room key fob #18.
20. Sale of Westerner Inn reported (161 Colorado Place). Source unknown, January 8, 1984.
21. Massive Arcadia project, 'Le Meridien-One Gallop Way,' to break ground next week. Marriott brand Le Meridien on the site of the former Santa Anita Inn will be a hotel and mixed use development. By Terry Miller. Arcadia Weekly, June 21, 2018.
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Hotels and Motels
Item ID
128AF
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Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant

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1. "Work on apartment hotel starts June 1." Arcadia Bulletin, April 21, 1941. 2. "Eaton's opened December 29, 1939." Two copies of a hand written fact sheet. 3. Eaton's menu. Photograph of early menu, which contains a good sketch of Eaton's. 4. "History of Eaton property." One page from an e…
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1. "Work on apartment hotel starts June 1." Arcadia Bulletin, April 21, 1941.
2. "Eaton's opened December 29, 1939." Two copies of a hand written fact sheet.
3. Eaton's menu. Photograph of early menu, which contains a good sketch of Eaton's.
4. "History of Eaton property." One page from an environmental impact report.
5. Map showing location of Eaton's Santa Anita in relation to points of interest at Rancho Santa Anita. Photocopy, undated.
6. Cut-off top of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel stationery. Two copies.
7. "Charles Eaton, entrepreneur of restaurants." The Gryphon (United Pacific Insurance Company), June 1947. Original and one acid-free copy.
8. Original menu of Eaton's Steak and Chop House. Five locations, including Arcadia. Two copies.
9. Eaton's Steak and Chop House menu from Beverly Hills location. Lists Eaton's Santa Anita among other locations.
10. Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel, Key to Room 84 with key fob.
11. Pictorial annual recap shows "The end of an era." Photo and caption: Bungalows that used to be part of Eaton's Restaurant and Motel were levelled to make way for a new residential development. The restaurant is being refurbished. Arcadia Tribune, p. 1, December 26, 1974.
12. Brochure of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant, undated. Two copies with turquoise covers.
13. Brochure of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant, undated. Two copies with maroon covers.
14. Brochure of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant, undated. Two copies with grey and green covers.
15. Postcard of Eaton's Santa Anita Restaurant, 1150 West Colorado Boulevard, Arcadia, California, undated, showing drawings of exteriors, printed with "Dining rooms, coffee house, banquet rooms, featuring Hammond organ music. Postcard of Eaton's swimming pool and people lounging by the pool, undated.
16. Double picture postcard of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel , undated.
17. Stationery and envelope from Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel , undated.
18. Clipping For Sale California Landmark, Eaton's Restaurant and Hotel property on 7.8 acres, $2,150,000, description of property. Los Angeles Times, January 3, 1971. Orange and black brochure of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel, a perfect motorist's hotel, c. 1944.
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Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant
Item ID
81AF
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Shops at Santa Anita (The) (Not built)- See also Caruso Affiliated and Arcadia First! for the "Mall War"

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1. "The Shops at Santa Anita"aren't right for Arcadia. Mailed to residents in February, 2006 by Westfield Santa Anita in opposition to new mall. Photos in the flyer are not of Arcadia Fire Department or Arcadia Police Department. 2. "Date Night at The Grove," invitation from Caruso Affiliated, Apri…
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1. "The Shops at Santa Anita"aren't right for Arcadia. Mailed to residents in February, 2006 by Westfield Santa Anita in opposition to new mall. Photos in the flyer are not of Arcadia Fire Department or Arcadia Police Department.
2. "Date Night at The Grove," invitation from Caruso Affiliated, April 2006.
3. "Stop The Shops at Santa Anita" and billboards, wall signs, animated signs, mailer paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.
4. "Public Scoping Meeting: the Shops at Santa Anita Park-Revised Project," June 13, 2006.
5. Grand opening and open house of the office of The Shops at Santa Anita and Caruso Affiliated. May 2006.
6. "Caruso Project Faces Key Test on Wednesday." San Marino Tribune, April 5, 2007.
7. Caruso Affiliated newsletter "Speaking Santa Anita, an update on The Shops at Santa Anita" sent to residents. December 2006. Arcadia firefighters support the shops. Planning Commission hears from Arcadians such as Ruth Dunlop. Supporter spotlight on Nancy Chan.
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Shops at Santa Anita (The) - See also Caruso Affiliated and Arcadia First! for the "Mall War"
Item ID
280AF
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Oakwood Hotel

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1. The Oakwood resort hotel. ("The View from Arcadia," August 10, 1972) 2. Arcadia's Oakwood Hotel. news The from T.V.Facts October-November 1973? 3. Oakwood Hotel - site. Information sheet. 4. Popular name. Handwritten information sheet on popular name. 5. The Oakwood Hotel was built. new…
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1. The Oakwood resort hotel. ("The View from Arcadia," August 10, 1972)
2. Arcadia's Oakwood Hotel. news The from T.V.Facts October-November 1973?
3. Oakwood Hotel - site. Information sheet.
4. Popular name. Handwritten information sheet on popular name.
5. The Oakwood Hotel was built. news The, n.d.
6. Arcadia's birth place. Daily News Post March 20, 1962.
7. Fifty years ago today - March 1912. news clip, March ? 1962 about subsequent owner of Oakwood.
8. Baldwin's Oakwood Hotel. photocopy of letterhead December 17, 1890.
9. Pacific Coast hotel and apartment record - 1916. copied form original at Huntington Library.
10. Oakwood Hotel closes in spring...handwritten note taken from news clip March 2, 1908.
11. Lucky's lavish hotel put Arcadia on the road to respectability. news clip February 16, 1978
12. Hotel used as boxing training camp. news clip February 1, 1979 and February 9, 1979.
13. Fairyland Park - Baldwin's Ranch. photocopy photo from L.A. Racing Association Souvenir Program, 1907.
14. Advertisement in Sierra Madre Vista paper. January 26, 1889.
15. The Hotel Oakwood at Arcadia opened for the season recently. Copied from original news clips of November 20 and December 25, 1890 at the Huntington Library.
16. Bill of Fare Fair. news clip Arcadia Tribune c. 1950.
17. Notes on Oakwood taken from Monrovia Messenger December 26, 1889. Information provided by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, 1979.
18. Copy of letter dated May 20, 1890 from H. Unruh to R. Garvey on Oakwood Hotel stationary. Copied from original owned by Jack Donnelly March 3, 1981.
19. First wheels, then ponies go round near City Hall. Daily News Post January 30, 1972.
20. A monster hotel (a $500,000 four story building for Arcadia). Monrovia Planet April 2, 1887 p.2.
21. The Baldwin Tallac Oakwood - E.J. Baldwin Proprietor. Copy of promotional brochure of Baldwin's Hotel Oakwood, n.d.
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Oakwood Hotel
Item ID
157AF
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Personal Narratives (SEE ALSO - Oral History)

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1. "The Santa Anita Rancho." By Percy Bonebrake. Seven pages. 2. "Caminos - Pioneering with the Paynes (Dee M. Payne), 1907-1947." Published by the Arcadia Historical Society. 3. "Tales of Ben Benadum, Parts I, II and III." Arcadia Tribune August 11 and 14, 1968. 4. "From the notebook of Bruce …
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1. "The Santa Anita Rancho." By Percy Bonebrake. Seven pages.
2. "Caminos - Pioneering with the Paynes (Dee M. Payne), 1907-1947." Published by the Arcadia Historical Society.
3. "Tales of Ben Benadum, Parts I, II and III." Arcadia Tribune August 11 and 14, 1968.
4. "From the notebook of Bruce R. Wetmore, Part 1." No date, four pages.
5. "From the notebook of Bruce R. Wetmore, Part 2." No date, six pages.
6. Shiershke, R. M. - Family History. Beginning narration to be supplemented. Received July, 1978.
7. "Reminiscences of boyhood in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, September 21, 1978.
8. "Arcadia city father taps old memories (James A. Stoker)." Arcadia Tribune, August 10, 1967. Two copies.
9. "Arcadia 'just growed like little topsy' (R.H. Schwartzkopf)." Pasadena Star News, January 1950.
10. "Arcadian tells lot of history (Tom Hefferon)." Daily News Post, January 4, 1968.
11. "Ray Dorn, a key figure in Arcadia's life style." Arcadia Tribune, August 11, 1971.
12. Personal recollections of Ranelds Haag. Four page letter from Haag to cousin Alice Schrock, December 1982.
13. "R.H. Schwartzkopf: Pioneer Arcadia Developer." Three pages of conversation compiled by Nancy Hutton, while talking with subject, Summer 1954.
14. Personal recollections of Vera Van Houten Van Iwaarden, November 1980.
15. Personal recollections of Laura Kreutzkamp Belden, daughter of Arcadia Santa Fe Railway agent, 1909-1915. Two pages from an interview with Pat McAdam, November 1980.
16. Interview with Gladys Daniels (Mrs. Albert) conducted by Pat McAdam, February 13, 1981.
17. Recollections of Adrian Winkler as told to Pat McAdam, January 1981.
18. Recollections of Grace Cook, daughter of Jim Duff. News article, no date.
19. Miscellaneous recollections of Arcadia residents during the 1920's. One page of excerpts from long oral interviews conducted by high school students. Use proper names indicated on this page to look up other files on these individuals.
20. Background of Carl Ettensperger, owner of a dairy originally on Sixth and Valnett, circa 1920. Information given by his daughter-in-law, May 1981.
21. Anonymous recollections from the 1930's and 1940's.
22. Recollections of Ava Fickling/ Letter written by subject circa 1966-1967 regarding her father's life and work as foreman of the Lucky Baldwin Rancho.
23. Recollections of Harriet Jordan Mooney. Letter written by subject to Pat McAdam, April 7, 1982.
24. Recollections of Reid Greer, December 1981.
25. Letter from Leon F. Case dated November 12, 2000. With computer enhanced pictures from Leon Case's childhood in Arcadia, with some captions: images of Leon Case at Santa Anita Motor Inn, children on horseback, his mother in 1944.
26. Musings by Jerry Selmer, an article from the Friends of the Library newsletter "Among Friends," Feb-Mar 2010, about Santa Anita Park as a 'relocation center' during World War II. Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese.
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Personal Narratives (SEE ALSO - Oral History)
Item ID
102AF
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Hugo Reid Adobe (see also Baldwin Adobe)

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1. "Historic adobe gives up its secrets." Independent Star News, July 28, 1957. 2. "The house of the Scotch paisano." Lasca Leaves, January 1, 1958. 3. "Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Spring 1959. 4. "Archaeological excavations in the patio." Lasca Leaves, Summer 1959. 5. "Historical research…
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1. "Historic adobe gives up its secrets." Independent Star News, July 28, 1957.
2. "The house of the Scotch paisano." Lasca Leaves, January 1, 1958.
3. "Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Spring 1959.
4. "Archaeological excavations in the patio." Lasca Leaves, Summer 1959.
5. "Historical research pertaining to ..." Lasca Leaves, Winter 1959. Two copies.
6. "Furnishing plan for the Hugo Reid Adobe." Los Angeles County Museum study, January 1960, 14 pages.
7. "The restorations at Rancho Santa Anita." Lasca Leaves, Winter 1961.
8. "The furnishings of the Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Spring 1961.
9. "Historic objects from Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Summer 1961.
10. "Restoration: Hugo Reid Adobe - Lucky Baldwin Coach House." Undated paper by O. Johnson.
11. Arcadia News Post, June 1, 1968. Photos and captions of Hugo Reid Adobe interior.
12. "Hugo Reid Adobe." By Reed and Kindig, November 5, 1987, two pages.
13. "Step in Adobe." Los Angeles Times, January 21, 1969 with photos.
14. "Youngsters digging for Adobe history." Los Angeles Times, August 4, 1969, Part II.
15. "Plaque marks Rancho fete: Santa Anita's 100th anniversary observed at simple ceremony." Los Angeles Times, April 20, 1941.
16. "Hugo Reid Adobe restores." Highlander-Pacesetter, July 13, 1983, page 5.
17. "The house of the Scotch paisano." Typewritten copy, same as #2 of this folder, August 15, 1957.
18. The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America Directory of Museum Houses 1961/62 listing Hugo Reid Adobe.
19. Program for the "Dedication of the Hugo Reid Adobe." May 5, 1961. Gift from the Pasadena Public Library.
20. "Old Hugo Reid Adobe regaining past glory" with photo by Bob Sherlock. Los Angeles Times, n.d., circa 1958/1959.
21. Three newspaper photos with captions of workers restoring the Hugo Reid Adobe. Pasadena Star News, November 28, 1958.
22. "Top historical finds made in restoring Reid home." no citation, circa 1958/1959.
23. "Historians hope Reid excavations can add to early California lore." Los Angeles Times, February 2, 1958.
24. "Colonial Dames take on a job" by Ed Ainsworth. Furnishings for the restored Hugo Reid Adobe will be collected by the Colonial Dames. Los Angeles Times, March 25, 1960.
25. "The house of the Scotch paisano: archaeological investigations at the Hugo Reid Adobe." By William J. Wallace, Roger J. Desautels, George Kritzman, August 12, 1957. Gift of Pasadena City College, June 14, 2006.
26. "Heritage" circa 1961. A film about the Hugo Reid Adobe restoration. Narrated by Brian Keith. DVD is in black media box in history room.
27. Graphics from the Archaeological Investigation at the Hugo Reid Adobe: Reference Use Only. State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Photographic Archives on 2 DVDs. Both DVDs are in the Arcadia History Room Media Box (black) and contain digital images/digital photographs in JPG and TIFF. Cover letter, signed usage contracts/licensing agreements, and inventory of file names (paper clipped together here). Photographic record of the archaeological investigations at the Hugo Reid Adobe, Arcadia, California, submitted September 15, 1958 by E. Taylor & Wallace.
28. Hugo Reid Adobe floor plan before excavation. No date.
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Hugo Reid Adobe (see also Baldwin Adobe)
Item ID
131AF
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Baldwin Adobe (see also Hugo Reid Adobe)

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1. Baldwin Adobe Restoration program "Lucky Lives Again," October 4, 2009. Committee includes Carol Libby, Jean Parrille, Joe Eisele, Lauragene Swenson, Mitchell Hearns Bishop, Sandy Snider, Scott Hettrick, Sho Tay. Front photo is Baldwin Home Place Courtyard. With insert Elias Jackson "Lucky" Bal…
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1. Baldwin Adobe Restoration program "Lucky Lives Again," October 4, 2009. Committee includes Carol Libby, Jean Parrille, Joe Eisele, Lauragene Swenson, Mitchell Hearns Bishop, Sandy Snider, Scott Hettrick, Sho Tay. Front photo is Baldwin Home Place Courtyard. With insert Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin, 1828-1909, facts and newspaper article excerpts about his life. He lived in the adobe for 34 years and died there.
2. Arboretum's shocking revelation: it isn't the Hugo Reid Adobe! by Bill Peters, Arcadia Weekly, October 8, 2009. Article about the Baldwin Adobe Restoration Project at the Los Angeles County Arboretum.
3. Room-by-room inventory of the Baldwin Home Place a.k.a. the Baldwin Adobe (all 8 rooms) just after Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's death in 1909.
4. Invitation to Baldwin Adobe Restoration Committee event, "Lucky Lives Again," October 4, 2009.
5. The historical section of the Los Angeles County Arboretum described. It includes the Coach Barn, the Hugo Reid Adobe, and Queen Anne Cottage.
6. History of structure and ranch under various owners: report on the historic background of the "Hugo Reid" Adobe, Los Angeles County Arboretum. 4 pages by William W. Ellinger III, Historic Architect, Pasadena, CA. Copyright 2007.
7. "A tale of two adobes: searching for the real Hugo Reid Adobe" by Gary Cowles, from Westerners, The Branding Iron, Los Angeles Corral, Summer 2011. 6 pages.
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Baldwin Adobe (see also Hugo Reid Adobe)
Item ID
288AF
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1909-1939)-Anita Baldwin

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1. "Mrs. Reeves: Arcadia's own 'Lucky' Lady." Arcadia Tribune, August 4, 1977. 2. Copy of map showing part of Rancho Santa Anita, 1968. 3. "Raymond Lewis Knisley." Chapter from A Dozen Sierra Success Stories by W.K. Bixler 4. Personnel as remembered by A.D. Minium. Handwritten list from memoir…
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1. "Mrs. Reeves: Arcadia's own 'Lucky' Lady." Arcadia Tribune, August 4, 1977.
2. Copy of map showing part of Rancho Santa Anita, 1968.
3. "Raymond Lewis Knisley." Chapter from A Dozen Sierra Success Stories by W.K. Bixler
4. Personnel as remembered by A.D. Minium. Handwritten list from memoirs taken later.
5. Reminiscences of Santa Anita Rancho by A.D. Minium. Nine pages, undated.
6. "Bathe pigs at model stock ranch of 'Lucky' Baldwin's daughter." Los Angeles Record, May 1, 1916.
7. "Mrs. Anita Baldwin, owner of Santa Anita Rancho." Sacramento Star, May 1, 1916.
8. "Medals won by local people." Star News, August 28, 1915.
9. "California has another record breaker." Los Angeles Cultivator, March 2, 1916.
10. "Seven day record for butter broken." News clip, 1916.
11. "2,000 San Francisco fans of Tia Juana." News clip, circa April 7, 1916.
12. "South breeding a new race of Kingly horses." Los Angeles Times, April 9, 1916.
13. "Santa Anita Rancho, Anoakia breeding farm." Los Angeles Cultivator, June 22, 1916.
14. "Genuine cornucopia is Santa Anita holstein." Pasadena Star News, February 26, 1916.
15. "Eleven racers here, more on the way." San Diego Sun, April 5, 1916.
16. "California's purebred establishment." Pacific Rural Press, March 11, 1916.
17. "William C. DeLapp, merchant. Plea for part of ranch becoming State Agricultural College." Pasadena Star News, April 20, 1915.
18. "A great stock ranch." California Cultivator, June 22, 1916.
19. "Raymond L. Knisley, former Arcadian named co-executor of vast Anita Baldwin estate." Arcadia Tribune, October 31, 1939.
20. Map of Baldwin Rancho. Copied from the Peacock Call, September October 1978.
21. "$50,000 worth of ranch buildings." News clip, June 21, 1919. Regarding a complete description of a recently built dormitory for laborers.
22. "Early scenes in California revived here." Arcadia Tribune, May 24, 1937.
23. "A day in Old California at Rancho Santa Anita." Letterhead for committee who organized the celebration described in content #22.
24. "Kindness an important asset in raising of livestock" (at Anita Baldwin's ranch). Los Angeles Times, August 15, 1920.
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1909-1939)-Anita Baldwin
Item ID
113AF
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Shops at Santa Anita (The)(2022)-Formerly Westfield Santa Anita

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1. Arcadia mall buyer a local resident. Wen Shan Chang, 71, of Bradbury is new proprietor of The Shops at Santa Anita, formerly owned by Westfield. Pasadena Star News, September 23, 2022. See also subject file Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita.
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1. Arcadia mall buyer a local resident. Wen Shan Chang, 71, of Bradbury is new proprietor of The Shops at Santa Anita, formerly owned by Westfield. Pasadena Star News, September 23, 2022. See also subject file Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita.
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Shops at Santa Anita (The)-formerly Westfield Santa Anita
Shopping malls
Item ID
508AF
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Baldwin, Anita

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1. "Colonel Anita Baldwin." Arcadia Observer, September 1918, page 7. 2. "Notice of 35th reunion of Balloon Corp veterans." News clip, circa 1953. 3. List of Los Angeles Times articles on Anita Baldwin. Gift to library, 1975. 4. Photo of Anita Baldwin's private car, 1914. 5. Madame Anita Baldw…
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1. "Colonel Anita Baldwin." Arcadia Observer, September 1918, page 7.
2. "Notice of 35th reunion of Balloon Corp veterans." News clip, circa 1953.
3. List of Los Angeles Times articles on Anita Baldwin. Gift to library, 1975.
4. Photo of Anita Baldwin's private car, 1914.
5. Madame Anita Baldwin. Copy of citation given Anita Baldwin, circa 1918-1919?.
6. "50 years ago today - July 1913." News clip about divorce from McClaughry, July 1963.
7. Anita Baldwin McClaughry and Maynard Dixon. Copies from Burnside, Wesley. "Maynard Dixon". 759.13 D.
8. Whereas: during the course of WWI. Copy of citation for Anita Baldwin.
9. "Earlier Days." Los Angeles Times article about Anita Baldwin's railroad car use in 1923, January, 1973.
10. "Mrs. Anita Baldwin to leave U.S." Arcadia News, August 12, 1932.
11. "Mrs. Baldwin finds terror amid repose." Los Angeles Times, February 11, 1934, Par III, page 1.
12. "My recollections of Anita Baldwin" by Claire Charles. Two copies of a three page reminiscence.
13. "Anita Baldwin funeral due." Pasadena Star News, October 25, 1939.
14. "Mrs. Baldwin in breakdown." Los Angeles Times, January 15, 1929, Part II, page 1.
15. Anita Baldwin funeral rites." Arcadia Tribune, October 26, 1939, page 1.
16. Photo of Anita Baldwin's private railroad car.
17. Union Pacific Railroad Company letter about Anita Baldwin's private railroad car.
18. "Baldwin mementos on exhibit." Arcadia Advertiser, January 28, 1970.
19. Article on Anita Baldwin written by Larry Oxenham in 1976. Includes Arcadia Tribune clippings of four articles.
20. "The piano once played by Anita Baldwin." News clip, circa 1968.
21. "Death takes Anita Baldwin." copied from Santa Anita Inc., scrapbook #3. October 1, 1939 and June 1, 1940.
22. "Anita M. Baldwin succumbs." "Anita Baldwin Funeral Set: children and friends take noted woman's body to San Francisco," Los Angeles Times, october 26, 1939. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita scrapbook #3. October 1, 1939 and June 1940.
23. California composers - biographical notes. Copied at Huntington Library, May 5, 1978.
24. Compositions by Anita Baldwin. Typed list, Arcadia Public Library, May 1978. 24 A) Letter regarding Arboretum holdings of music by Anita Baldwin, June 7, 1978.
25. "Mrs. Baldwin tears down Tallac Hotel." Sacramento Union, September 4, 1916.
26. "California poppy is used as trophy design." Pasadena Star News, April 5, 1916.
27. "Some dazzling gems." San Francisco Wasp, August 20, 1915.
28. "My Prayer." Copy of poem from Huntington Library. Received May 1978.
29. "To Dad." Copy of poem from Huntington Library, May 7, 1909.
30. Design of Maltese Cross pin by Shreve and Company.
31. Articles referring to Anita Baldwin's participation in Pasadena Tournament of Roses parade and benefits: 31 A) "Gorgeous is pageant of flowers." Pasadena Star News, January 1, 1916. 31 B) "Awards are given to floats." Pasadena Star News, January 1, 1916. 31 C) "The work for big event." Pasadena Star News, February 17, 1916. 31 D) "10,000 throng to greet fiesta at Pasadena." Los Angeles Tribune, February 22, 1916. 31 E) "Pasadena offers big attraction." La Habra Valley Progress, February 18, 1916. 31 F) "Pasadena Tournament of Roses January 1st." Visalia, CA, December 29, 1914.
32. "Baldwin heir sued." News clip, March 21, 1915.
33. "Anita Baldwin's a successful composer." Santa Ana Register, August 25, 1915.
34. "Mrs. Baldwin to build hotel and home at lake." Placerville, CA Republican, August 20, 1916.
35. " 'Omar, the Tentmaker,' play of fine artistry." News clip, September 1, 1915.
36. "Dogs more constant than men, says Anita Baldwin." San Francisco Chronicle, April 27, 1916.
37. " 'White Knight' to compete again in England." San Francisco Bulletin, May 6, 1916.
38. Correspondence relating to a pageant being done by the Dominican Convent School to music by Anita Baldwin, March 3, 1932.
39. Los Angeles County Hall of Records entry of transaction of E.J. Baldwin selling land on which stonehouse is situated (present day 58 W. Granview) to Anita Baldwin.
40. "Sierra Madre Historic Bell evokes school days of bygone era." Sierra Madre Sentinel, September 30, 1978.
41. "Will clears mystery of a tragic canvas." Los Angeles Times, August 29, 1915.
42. Colonel Charles Hoffman pamphlet keepsake, 1972.
43. "The Pantophagist", a cookbook by Anita Baldwin, circa 1933. Citizen News Company copy.
44. "The Palatists Book of Cookery" with a foreword by Mrs. Anita Baldwin, circa 1933. Assistance League of Southern California.
45. "Threatens Mrs. Anita Baldwin." News clip, July 13, 1918.
46. Anita's railroad car - its history after Anita.
47. "Mrs. Baldwin pledges scrap." Los Angeles Times, December 21, 1928, page 12.
48. "Hostess of tennis star leaves bed." Los Angeles times, January 16, 1929, Part II, page 12.
49. "Anita Baldwin undecided." Los Angeles Times, January 28, 1929, Part II, page 1.
50. "Baldwins plan trip to Europe." Los Angeles Times, March 6, 1929, Part I, page 24.
51. "Mrs. Baldwin returns home." Los Angeles Times, June 20, 1929, Part II, page 1.
52. "Park receives name urged by Anita Baldwin." Los Angeles Times, January 27, 1936, Part II, page 5.
53. "Annexation fight rages." Los Angeles times, March 5, 1936, Part II, page 10.
54. "High school site picked." Los Angeles Times, March 24, 1936, Part II, page 1. Part of Anita Baldwin Estate.
55. "Mrs. Baldwin starts trip." Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1929, Part I, page 2.
56. Starr, Kevin, "Painterly Poet, Poetic Painter." California Historical Quarterly, Winter 1977-78, pages 290-299.
57. "Anita Baldwin funeral due." Pasadena Star News, October 25, 1939.
58. "Death takes Anita Baldwin." Los Angeles Times, October 25, 1939.
59. "The Western Humanitarian," Volume 1, Number 1, July 1921.
60. Last Will and Testament of Anita Baldwin dated September 1, 1939.
61. "McClaughry asks for his children. Every allegation of Baldwin's daughter is denied." San Jose Mercury, July 10, 1913.
62. Statement of $14.00 interest due G.W. Grandy, Monrovia California on $400 note of Anita Baldwin dated March 30, 1923. Statement dated September 20, 1925.
63. "Mrs. Baldwin charges plot." Los Angeles Times, April 17, 1920, Part II, page 1.
64. "For service to babies (re: hospital)." Los Angeles Times, April 17, 1920.
65. "Huge value set on Baldwin land." Pasadena Star News, July 28, 1933.
66. "Rey El Santa Anita is dead." Los Angeles Times, July 2, 1919.
67. "For service to babies: First unit of $250,000 Anita Baldwin Hospital to be built here at once." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 21, 1920, Part II.
68. "New hospital for children: Mrs. Anita Baldwin to provide building fund." Los Angeles Daily Times, February 15, 1920.
69. 'Anita Baldwin' chapter from "The California Plutarch", Volume 1. Compiled and edited by John Steven McGroaty. J.R. Finnell, 1935. Copied from original at Glendora Public Library.
70. Copy of front page of The Western Humanitarian July 1921 featuring a photo Anita Baldwin.
71. Anita Baldwin's Peacock Brooch." As reported by Joseph R. King to Sandy Snider of the Arboretum, April 2002. History of the brooch and copy of photo of Anita wearing the brooch.
72. "Anita Baldwin artifacts to be donated to Los Angeles County Arboretum." Announcement from the office of Supervisor Mike Antonovich. January 29, 2003.
73. Inventory of items in Anita Baldwin Collection housed at the Huntington Library, San Marino. Received from the Huntington Library, March 2003. Updated list of Anita M. Baldwin Collection inventory at Huntington Library, received August 2018, from Margaux Viera.
74. Anita Baldwin Under Guard in San Rafael. circa August 1938. Newspaper article copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
75. Mrs. McClaughry changes name, now known as Anita Baldwin. Lucky Baldwin's daughter, heiress to $10,000,000 announces policy. San Francisco Chronicle, January 2, 1915.
76. Mrs. Baldwin to move. Lucky Baldwin's daughter going to Boston to enter son in Harvard. New York Times, November 15, 1922.
77. "Santa Anita Rancho offered government: troops of entire west may mobilize here for war training." Los Angeles Times, May 7, 1917. Anita M. Baldwin has offered the grounds of the Santa Anita Racing Association and the 1500 acres of land adjacent to the War Department.
78. Revisiting Anita M. Baldwin: descendant of Lucky Baldwin's daughter receives her journal, other personal items more than 70 years after her death. By Brenda Gazzar. Pasadena Star News, posted April 21, 2012 at www.pasadenastarnews.com. Retrieved on April 28, 2012.
79. Cover of the sheet music for Omar the Tent Maker, the Persian Love Play by Richard Walton Tully, selections from the music by Anita M. Baldwin. Print outs of scanned images. Sheet music not included.
80. Arcadia accorded survey permission for Baldwin roads (major highways), step toward regional plan realization is allowed by Mrs. Anita Baldwin. Pasadena Star News, February 7, 1929.
81. Six part story about Anita Baldwin and her Anoakia mansion, entitled "The Fall of the House of Baldwin," by Galen Patterson. Part 1: An introduction to an iconic family, Arcadia Weekly, January 10, 2019. Part 2: Anoakia's lifespan, Arcadia Weekly, January 17, 2019. Part 3: What happened to the Jinks Room murals? Arcadia Weekly, January 24, 2019. Part 4: Other artifacts. Arcadia Weekly, January 31, 2019. Part 5: The Pantophagist, Arcadia Weekly, February 7, 2019. Part 6: The legacy, Arcadia Weekly, February 14, 2019.
82. One of California's Big Hearted Women. Anita M. Baldwin Hospital for Babies was started by Anita Baldwin as a philanthropic enterprise. Zelzah, California Tribune, August 6, 1920. Today the Anita M. Baldwin Hospital for Babies has becaome Eisner Health. Its 2018 Impact Summary is contained in this folder.
83. Original recipes by Anita M. Baldwin for Baked Oysters Anoakia, Neige Blanche Anoakia, Domestic Duck Anoakia. These recipes were distributed at the Arcadia Historical Society and Arcadia Public Library program Anita Baldwin: an Unconventional Woman in March 2019.
84. Three articles about Anita Baldwin's floats in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade: Spoil of Thousand Gardens Crowns Silver Jubilee of Roses. Leaden Skies Lit By Magic Touch of Flora's Fingers. Photo and caption of Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry's peacock float which took three first prizes. Los Angeles Times, January 2, 1914. All Southern California Shares with Pasadena Triumph of Her Greatest Day. Cut glass trophy awarded by J. J. Sommans for most beautiful entry in parade to Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry. Prizes awarded by Shrive & Co. for best decorated two-passenger automobile with roses predominating to Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry. Los Angeles Daily Times, January 2, 1914. Yesteryear in the Times: 35 years ago January 2, 1915. A special prize was awarded the entry of Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry, which was a dove made of 5000 white roses. Queen Dextra McClaughrey rode in an entry termed "Ye Fairy of Ye Oak." Los Angeles Times, January 2, 1950. All 3 articles retrieved from Proquest Historical Newspapers on October 14, 2019.
85. Married her second cousin. Lucky Baldwin's daughter Anita mated against his wishes (Anita Baldwin marries her second cousin George W. Baldwin). Los Angeles Times, March 22, 1892. Divorced in twelve hours. Lucky Baldwin's daughter ends the romance of eight years ago (Anita Baldwin divorces George Baldwin). Los Angeles Times, October 8, 1900.
86. 36 Horses Given to Government by Anita M. Baldwin. New York Times, August 14, 1923.
87. 1910 U.S. Census showing Hull McClaughry as head of household, with wife Anita McClaughry, daughter Dextra McClaughry, son Baldwin McClaughry and three servants Walter Patterson (Black chauffeur), Elizabeth (French maid), and Wan Wing Chow (Chinese cook).
88. Anita M. Baldwin documents (copies): Certifiied Certificate of Birth states her name Anita M. Baldwin, born January 10, 1876 to parents Elias J. Baldwin and mother Jane V. Dexter, filed and certified June 20, 1921. Passport application May 24, 1921 showing her legal name Anita M. Baldwin and her signature.
89. Powerpoint presentation and notes on the life of Anita Baldwin by Sandy Snider, March 2019. Presented by Carol Libby of Arcadia Historical Society at a program at Arcadia Public Library called Anita Baldwin: an Unconventional Woman, March 16, 2019.
90. These copies are from Huntington Library, received March 16, 2021. 90A. Anita M. Baldwin certified certificate of birth, born on January 10, 1876, filed and dated June 20, 1921. 90B. Decree changing name of Anita Baldwin McClaughry to Anita M. Baldwin, May 19, 1921. 90C. Newspaper clipping undated Anita M'Claughry takes maiden name. After January 1, 1915, she will do business under the name Anita M. Baldwin.
91. State of California Death Certificate of Anita Baldwin, date of death October 25, 1939.
92. Article "Lantern of Hope," in a publication of the California Medical Center Foundation, undated. History of the Anita M. Baldwin Hospital for Babies, with a picture of the exterior from 1922, and of the nursery.
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Baldwin, Anita
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Santa Anita Companies

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1. Paired-Company Plan expected to benefit Santa Anita shareholders. Los Angeles Times February 19, 1980. 2. Securities and Exchange Commission Form 10-AK. Joint annual report of Santa Anita Companies; 50 pg. report received Spring 1980. 3. Report for the three months ended March 31, 1980. 4.…
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1. Paired-Company Plan expected to benefit Santa Anita shareholders. Los Angeles Times February 19, 1980.
2. Securities and Exchange Commission Form 10-AK. Joint annual report of Santa Anita Companies; 50 pg. report received Spring 1980.
3. Report for the three months ended March 31, 1980.
4. Santa Anita Companies report for second quarter ending July 29, 1980.
5. Report for six months ended June 30, 1980.
6. Report for nine months ended September 30, 1980.
7. Santa Anita Companies report earnings for year ended December 31, 1980.
8. Santa Anita declares regular dividend for first quarter plus extra for prior year.
9. Governor Brown has signed a new horseracing bill... Letter to shareholders October 3, 1980.
10. Santa Anita Companies ask stock exchange listing. Arcadia Tribune April 19, 1981.
11. Santa Anita Companies report for three months ending March 31, 1981.
12. Report for three months ended June 30, 1981.
13. Preliminary Prospectus - The Santa Anita Companies. Official prospectus dated June 19, 1981.
14. The Santa Anita Companies - eight page report by Corporation for six months ended June 30, 1981. August 1981.
15. Santa Anita Realty Enterprises obtains 50% interest in development of major Los Angeles industrial park. Announcement from Santa Anita Realty Enterprises November 1981.
16. Santa Anita Companies - four page report of record earnings for year ended December 31, 1981. received March 1982.
17. The Santa Anita Companies - eight page report by Corporation for three months ended March 31, 1982.
18. Santa Anita Companies. Investor facts.
19. Santa Anita Companies report for the nine months ended September 30, 1985.
20. Strub in the stretch. Reprint of an article in Forbes magazine September 9, 1985.
21. Investor facts. Brochure on investing in Santa Anita Companies.
22. Santa Anita Development Corporation circa 1981.
23. Santa Anita Companies Investor Facts pamphlet 1988.
24. The Santa Anita spread. Reprint of article from Sports, Inc by Chuck Stogel, p.25. October 31, 1988.
25. Santa Anita reports passage of favorable racing legislation.
26. A day at the races, a night on the town. Pasadena Weekly February 3, 1995.
27. Letter from Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc to Our Neighbors dated January 26, 1995 regarding satellite wagering only in the evenings.
28. Flyer from Santa Anita to its neighbors for an informal presentation on plans for an entertainment/retail project to be located south of its Paddock area, to be held February 2, 1995.
29. Santa Anita Betting on a New Game: Card Casinos. Los Angeles Times section D-2, February 10, 1995.
30. Shareholder letter with news release attached regarding an alliance with Colony Capital, real estate investment firm, designed to enhance Santa Anita's long-term value to shareholders dated August 19, 1996.
31. Meditrust Companies press release: Meditrust and Santa Anita Shareholders Approve Reverse Merger. November 5, 1997.
32. Santa Anita Companies-Report for the 3 months ended June 30, 1995.
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Santa Anita Canyon

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1. Announcement of gold digging activity in Big Santa Anita Canyon in the mid 1880s. Clip from Pony Express Courier, March 1938. Copied from Mr. Sid Platford's copy. 2. Copy of claim staked for placer mining in Santa Anita Canyon in 1877 and filed with the Los Angeles County Hall of Records. …
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1. Announcement of gold digging activity in Big Santa Anita Canyon in the mid 1880s. Clip from Pony Express Courier, March 1938. Copied from Mr. Sid Platford's copy.
2. Copy of claim staked for placer mining in Santa Anita Canyon in 1877 and filed with the Los Angeles County Hall of Records. The names appear to be J.N. Varnay or Vannay and Henry Matheys. Given to Library by Richard Courtney April 1981.
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Santa Anita Canyon
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Santa Anita Park

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1. The story of Santa Anita: the great race place. Beckwith, B.K. 64 pg. booklet on history of the track. 2. King of sports. 32 pg. booklets on thoroughbred racing in general. 3. Sample condition book used by owners and trainers who are looking for a race in which to enter their horse. First …
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1. The story of Santa Anita: the great race place. Beckwith, B.K. 64 pg. booklet on history of the track.
2. King of sports. 32 pg. booklets on thoroughbred racing in general.
3. Sample condition book used by owners and trainers who are looking for a race in which to enter their horse. First issue 1978-79.
4. The Great Race - The Santa Anita Handicap. This is a history of this race. San Francisco Chronicle March 5, 1982.
5. The King of Sports Comes Back to California. CALIFORNIA ARTS & ARCHITECTURE January 1935.
6. Santa Anita the Great Race Place. Guide for thoroughbred racing.
7. Letter from George James of Bert Crowther Ltd dated October 6, 1956 regarding the statuary at Santa Anita Park.
8. Santa Anita: Grand Dane of racing goes mod. Column by Jim Murray in LATimes February 16, 1971.
9. Santa Anita Park. PACIFIC PATHWAYS March 1946.
10. Santa Anita Park. Description of statuary at Santa Anita Park. 1956. source: Santa Anita Park.
11. news release: Antique Art Objects Give Santa Anita Paddock Gardens New Look. 1956. Description and pictures of statuary at Santa Anita Park. source: Santa Anita Park.
12. Home Turf. LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE April 1990, p.99+
13. Roadsigns. Newsletter of the California Historic Route 66 Association. Fall 1995.
14. Off to the horse races in Arcadia. San Gabriel Valley Tribune October 18, 1996, p.28.
15. Button depicting a horse and jockey. Text reads Santa Anita Park, Home of Seabiscuit.
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Santa Anita Park
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Santa Anita Park.

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Santa Anita Park. Oversize Calendars and color clippings. Calendar years: 1977-1978, 1978-1979, 1979-1980, 1982-1983, 1984-1985, 1985-1986, 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1992-1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2020, 2021. "Who's next? Santa Anita Park Spring Meet, April 25-June 29." Pasadena …
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Santa Anita Park. Oversize Calendars and color clippings.
Calendar years: 1977-1978, 1978-1979, 1979-1980, 1982-1983, 1984-1985, 1985-1986, 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1992-1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2020, 2021.
"Who's next? Santa Anita Park Spring Meet, April 25-June 29." Pasadena Star News supplement. April 24, 2014.
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Santa Anita Park.
Location
History Room
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Box 62
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Railroads-Santa Anita Station

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1. "Santa Fe starts Arcadia towards ultimate in cooperation." Arcadia Historical Society, no date. 2. "The old Santa Anita Station." Newspaper photo plate of station with buggy, no date. 3. "Worn Santa Anita Station links California of old." Los Angeles Times with photos, February 26, 1939. 4…
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1. "Santa Fe starts Arcadia towards ultimate in cooperation." Arcadia Historical Society, no date.
2. "The old Santa Anita Station." Newspaper photo plate of station with buggy, no date.
3. "Worn Santa Anita Station links California of old." Los Angeles Times with photos, February 26, 1939.
4. Woman station master, Nora Higganson, 1895-1898. Information from Sandy Snider, Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, June 6, 1975.
5. "Taxi, mister." Article by Robert Clark from Westways, p.7, August 1947.
6. Elevation drawings of Santa Anita Station. West and front drawings. No date.
7. "Catching flavor of cowboy era." By Ed Ainsworth, Los Angeles Times, February 1964.
8. "Colorful landmark reprieved." Independent Star News, March 1, 1964.
9. "Time running out." Inter-city news photo and caption, circa 1964.
10. "Move or oblivion for station." Inter-city news photo and article, circa 1964.
11. "Lucky's heirs uninterested in old depot." News clip, September 1, 1966.
12. "Arcadia Historical Society to hear Santa Anita Depot report." Independent Star News, October 8, 1967.
13. "Santa Anita Station has survival." Arcadia News-Post, April 5, 1967.
14. "Old Santa Fe depot fate." Arcadia Tribune, February 12, 1967.
15. "This is an attraction of the future." Arcadia Tribune, May 11, 1967.
16. "Lucky Baldwin's old train station nears new home." Los Angeles Times, May 14, 1967.
17. State of California, Governor's Office stationery. Letter from Win Adams to the Santa Anita Republican Women's Club, regarding moving the station. January 7, 1968.
18. "Train depot to gain city help." Arcadia Tribune, January 14, 1968.
19. "Depot fund climbs to $5,600." Arcadia Tribune, April 4, 1968.
20. "Lucky Baldwin stories recalled regarding railway station ceremony." News clip, September 12, 1968.
21. "Built in 1885." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, May 23, 1968.
22. "Save the station." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1968.
23. "Depot work on schedule." News clip, July 1969.
24. "Ceremony held Wednesday at Santa Fe site." News clip with two photos, circa September 11, 1968.
25. "Successful conclusion." News clip, September 15, 1968.
26. "Station fans hold going-away party." News clip, September 15, 1968.
27. "Santa Anita Station." Chapter from the book, Nuestro Pueblo, 1940, p. 168.
28. "First bricks." Arcadia Tribune, November 2, 1969.
29. "The old Santa Fe Depot." Arcadia News-Post, August 29, 1969.
30. "Arcadia depots head for history." Arcadia News-Post, August 6, 1969.
31. "Taking shape." Arcadia Tribune, October 1, 1969.
32. "Going up." Arcadia Tribune, September 7, 1969.
33. "Save the station campaign." Arcadia News-Post, July 24, 1968.
34. "The Santa Anita Depot." Lasca Leaves, volume XV, number 1, March 1970.
35. "$29,628 given for depot; restoration almost done." Arcadia Tribune, circa April 1970.
36. "Mrs. Sidney Platford, Arcadia Historical Society." Arcadia News-Post, July 2, 1970.
37. "History of the preservation of the Santa Anita Santa Fe Depot in Arcadia, California." Report by the Arcadia Historical Society, June 1970.
38. "Santa Anita Station - Santa Fe Railroad." Article by Bruce R. Wetmore, Curator. No Date.
39. "Flag for depot." Arcadia Tribune, January 11, 1970.
40. "Lucky Baldwin railroad depot premiere night." Arcadia News-Post, July 2, 1970.
41. "Put 200 men to work." Arcadia News-Post, July 22, 1970.
42. "Members of the Chamber of Commerce." Arcadia News-Post, June 17, 1970.
43. "Patricia Warren, Arboretum Historical Curator." Arcadia News-Post, September 18, 1970.
44. "Depot dedication full of nostalgia." Arcadia News-Post, September 30, 1970.
45. "Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli." Arcadia News-Post, September 26, 1970.
46. Invitation to official dedication ceremonies for Santa Anita Depot. September 25, 1970.
47. "A dream come true in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, September 27, 1970.
48. "Golden spike marks finish." Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1971.
49. "Historic Society drive preserved Santa Fe Depot." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.
50. "The Santa Anita Station." Cover of The View from Sierra Madre, September 28, 1972.
51. "History of the Santa Anita (Santa Fe) Depot." Historical Society.
52. "Santa Anita Station." 8x10 drawing by E. Reukama, circa 1969.
53. "Lucky Baldwin furnished the brick." 3x5 photo.
54. "Santa Anita Depot history." Article by Patricia Warren of the Arboretum.
55. "Santa Anita Depot." The Westerners, June 1974.
56. Blue prints from Laddie Dick.
57. "The Harvard telescope was unloaded." Notes by W.W. Robinson in The San Gabriel Mountains, 1977.
58. "Demolition-threatened depot now popular Arcadia landmark." Arcadia Tribune, March, 5, 1978.
59. Miscellaneous news clips relating Santa Anita Railroad Station, Sierra Madre Vista, 1890-1891.
60. "We were shown the plans and specifications of the new depot." Sierra Madre Vista, April 14, 1888.
61. "Santa Anita Station was opened for use on November 1, 1890." Research by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, November 1979.
62. "The story of the Santa Anita Depot." Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, given at the 10th anniversary of its dedication, September 1980.
63. "Santa Anita Depot." Pasadena Union, p. A1, September 6, 1972.
64. Original Santa Anita Station when Old ranch Road crossed the tracks. Sepia postcard, Coldwell-Banker Realtors, Arcadia. No date.
65. "Moving Day - Save-the-Depot." Pasadena Star News, September 12, 1969.
66. "Deserted depot at Santa Anita link to fabulous Lucky Baldwin." Pasadena Star News, no date.
67. Santa Anita station of the Santa Fe Railroad, in Sierra Madre, opened in June 1886, but only benches were available until a small station was built in 1888. From page 102 of book Pasadena Area History by Manuel Pineda and E. Caswell Perry (1972)..
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Railroads-Santa Anita Station
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Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc.

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note: In 1980 Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc split into two companies - Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. and Santa Anita Operating Company. Both companies will have the same shareholders and will be referred to collectively as the Santa Anita Companies. 1. City and County taxes - Santa Anita …
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note: In 1980 Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc split into two companies - Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. and Santa Anita Operating Company. Both companies will have the same shareholders and will be referred to collectively as the Santa Anita Companies.
1. City and County taxes - Santa Anita Consolidated. List of taxes paid for years 1971-1978.
2. Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc and subsidiaries consolidated statement of operations for the year ending June 30, 1979.
3. Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc - Notice of annual meeting March 3, 1969.
4. Results take turn for the better at Santa Anita Consolidated. Barron's March 29, 1971.
5. Wagner, Walter. To gamble or not to gamble, p. 88-95.
6. Notice of annual meeting December 20, 1979. Booklet explains proposed corporation reorganization.
7. Securities and Exchange Commission Form 10-K regarding reorganization.
8. Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc announces earnings for fiscal 1979 from Royce McKinley.
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Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc.
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Santa Anita Entertainment Center

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1. City of Arcadia Notice of Public Scoping Meeting for an environmental impact report held August 9, 1995. 2. Single sheet mailed "To the Concerned Citizen" by an unknown source. August 1995. 3. Agenda for Santa Anita Entertainment Center Public Hearing and Scoping Meeting August 9, 1995. 4. C…
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1. City of Arcadia Notice of Public Scoping Meeting for an environmental impact report held August 9, 1995.
2. Single sheet mailed "To the Concerned Citizen" by an unknown source. August 1995.
3. Agenda for Santa Anita Entertainment Center Public Hearing and Scoping Meeting August 9, 1995.
4. Comment/Question card for Santa Anita Entertainment Complex Scoping Meeting.
5. "Neighbors for Arcadia" notice of meeting October 30, 1995; minutes of meeting August 14, 1995; and minutes of meeting September 18, 1995.
6. Brochure from Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. setting forth plans for Santa Anita's Arts and Entertainment Center. October 1995.
7. Santa Anita Arts and Entertainment Center "SAEC" Questions and Answers. Updated and distributed by SAEC in November 1995.
8. Arcadia Community Newsletter, November 1995. "Winner's Circle" - regarding Santa Anita Entertainment Center. original copy
9. same, acid free copy
10. Memo dated 3/30/95 from City Manager to City of Arcadia Staff regarding information about Santa Anita Race Track development application.
11. Officials Withdraw Plan for Complex at Racetrack. LA Times May 1, 1996
12. Postcard showing proposed Santa Anita Arts & Entertainment Center 1996.
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Santa Anita Entertainment Center
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Santa Anita Park-People

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1. George Woolf, famous jockey of the 1930s. Arcadia Tribune news photo. August 16, 1973. 2. George Woolf. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee edition of the Pasadena Star News September 12, 1978. 3. Longden: a young 69. Los Angeles Times February 14, 1976. 4. A birthday cake that's long, long, Longde…
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1. George Woolf, famous jockey of the 1930s. Arcadia Tribune news photo. August 16, 1973.
2. George Woolf. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee edition of the Pasadena Star News September 12, 1978.
3. Longden: a young 69. Los Angeles Times February 14, 1976.
4. A birthday cake that's long, long, Longden. Arcadia Tribune February 11, 1979.
5. How sweet it was. Arcadia Tribune news photo February 18, 1979.
6. Another Longden finds success in racing. Los Angeles Times - circa early 1970s.
7. He grew up in the valley and now he's a star jockey at Santa Anita. Arcadia News-Post March 11, 1974. (Steve Valdez)
8. Cauthen wins praise in Santa Anita debut. Arcadia Tribune January 27, 1977.
9. Smothers sorts Santa Anita silks. (Frank Smothers) Arcadia Tribune October 21, 1976.
10. Mittie's work adds to track's pageantry. Arcadia Tribune October 14, 1976.
11. She keeps the jockey in bright colors. (Mittie Lovell) Arcadia News Post September 17, 1969.
12. Anita Weil Hanson retiring. news clip. n.d., circa May 1969.
13. Santa Anita's Anita (Anita Weil Hanson). Los Angeles Times May 19, 1969.
14. Miss Weil's 32 years on the job. Los Angeles Times February 11, 1969.
15. Santa Anita: city within a city. Westways, January 1960.
16. 5,000 lbs of paper used weekly in racing book. (Fred Trumpf). Arcadia Tribune February 26, 1978.
17. In the money (room) at Santa Anita. (John Detchemendy).Los Angeles Magazine February 1976.
18. Village smithy counterpart now working in Arcadia (Wally Rohrer). Arcadia News-Post April 6, 1971.
19. Hustling horses often a labor of love for agent (John Stillson). News clip January 26, 1978.
20. Racing secretary, Santa Anita's Eilken, manages residence for equine elite. Thoroughbred of California, December 1975.
21. Bird-watching (rail, early, etc.) at Santa Anita. Los Angeles Times West Magazine February 5, 1967.
22. Santa Anita dirt doctor (William Quigley, maintenance supervisor) Western Horseman August 1971.
23. Santa Anita: art deco on the morning line. New West magazine January 31, 1977.
24. Hazel Longden sees her dream come true. Arcadia Tribune May 24, 1981.
25. Newsmaker of the Year: An irresistible force, frankly (Frank Stronach) Thoroughbred Times v.15 n.51 December 18, 1999 p.1
26. Shoe-In by William Murray. (Bill Shoemaker) Westways, May 1980, p. 34-37+.
27. "Hall of fame jockey dies." Pasadena Star News, February 15, 2003. Jockey Johnny Longden dies at age 96. He was the first to win 6,000 races.
28. "Longden riding career ends on high notes of triumph." Arcadia Tribune, March 17, 1966.
29. Jockey Johnny Longden of Arcadia scored his 5,000th victory. Arcadia Tribune, March 4, 1957.
30. Jockey Laffit Pincay, Jr. Commemorative 2000.
31. Arcadia city council honors George Haines, Santa Anita President. Arcadia Weekly, p. 7. September 22, 2011.
32. Former Santa Anita employee Ambrosio Maldonado to celebrate 90th birthday - Dec. 7. Arcadia Weekly, December 5, 2013.
33. Remembrance of Alan Staller, a long-time Santa Anita Park employee. The Weekly Star (supplement to Pasadena Star News), June 15, 2014.
34. Shear is gone but never forgotten at Santa Anita. John Shear, long-time paddock worker better known as "Paddock Captain" at Santa Anita passes away at 102. The Arcadia centenarian is best known for risking his own life in 2011 by saving a 5-year-old girl from being trampled. Pasadena Star News, December 15, 2023, p. B4.
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Santa Anita Park-People
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Westfield Shoppingtown - Santa Anita

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See also VF Fashion Park. 1. Initial Study: Westfield Shoppingtown Expansion. December 1999. 2. Letter to the City of Arcadia from John Healy, Development Director of the Westfield Corporation, Inc. discussing the proposed expansion and redevelopment of Westfield Shoppingtown - Santa Anita. In…
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See also VF Fashion Park.
1. Initial Study: Westfield Shoppingtown Expansion. December 1999.
2. Letter to the City of Arcadia from John Healy, Development Director of the Westfield Corporation, Inc. discussing the proposed expansion and redevelopment of Westfield Shoppingtown - Santa Anita. Includes comments on zone change, proposed monument signs, food stores, and reduction of the parking ratio. August 30, 2000.
3. Staff Report dated October 3, 2000 to Mayor and City Council from Development Services Department on adoption of City Council Ordinances 2135 and 2136 and Resolution 6199 relating to the Westfield Project.
4. Two promotional brochures with map and list of stores at Westfield Shoppingtown-Santa Anita. February 2002 and May 2002.
5. Invitation to Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita Expansion Groundbreaking Ceremony, Wednesday, June 4, 2003.
6. Westfield Shoppingtown shopping bag with pen and post-it notes inside. Given out at the expansion groundbreaking ceremony on June 4, 2003.
7. Press release "Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita Employs 'Hy-Style' Development Concept as Guiding Principle for $98 Million Expansion" dated 5/20/2004.
8A-D. Grand Opening of Expansion promotional materials. 8A. Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita "Exclusively for you: Shoppingtown News." Seems to be a monthly newsletter. August 2004 issue highlights expansion of mall opening October 1, 2004 featuring special events and coupons to celebrate the expansion. 8B. September 2004 issue of "Exclusively for you: Shoppingtown News" highlights grand opening ceremony and events scheduled for October 1-3, 2004, lists new stores. 8C. Calendar of Events Oct 1-3, 2004 associated with grand opening of expansion, lists stores and specials. 8D. Shoppingtown Directory from October, 2004. 8E. Invitation to grand opening ceremony held October 1, 2004.
9. News clipping: "Westfield Spending To Let Visitors Shop in 'Hy-Style.' From Los Angeles Times, Wednesday November 3, 2004, Business Section, Pages C1, C11. Sydney, Australia-based Westfield renovates and expands malls in Hy-style. "Hy" is for hybrid, part mall, part lifestyle center that incorporates entertainment businesses, fine dining and concierges.
10. "Westfield Shoppingtown Tile Walls." Article about painted ceramic tiles on permanent display on the walls leading to the food court in the mall. Cost was $25 to sponsor a tile, with proceeds donated to CureSearch, National Childhood Cancer Foundation.
11. Westfield Santa Anita Community Newsletter. Summer 2005.
12. "Dear Mayor Chandler" by Peter Lowy, CEO of Westfield America, May 17, 2006.
13. "Arcadia City Council Postpones Approval for Westfield Expansion." San Marino Tribune, April 5, 2007.
14. The Promenade at Westfield Santa Anita, grand opening calendar of events, May 7-May 10, 2009. Expansion is complete and celebrated with new stores Banana Republic, bebe Sport, Guess and Clarks, to name a few.
15. Westfield Santa Anita mall sells for $537.5 million. The mall is part of French-based Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield's (URW) continued unloading of assets in the United States. The deal is the largest for a mall in the U.S. since 2018. The property at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, now known as The Shops at Santa Anita is 1.48 million square feet and nearly 100% leased. URW acquired the Santa Anita mall in 2018 as part of its $15.7 billion acquisition of Australia-based Westfield, which had owned and operated the mall since 2007. See also subject file Shops at Santa Anita (The) 2022, the new name after URW sold it.
Subjects
Westfield Shoppingtown - Santa Anita
Item ID
268AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook

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Contents
1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook-Photographs
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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook-Photographs
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box A
Shelf Number
Shelf A1
Item ID
307AF
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