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The water in Baldwin Lake at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, which is actually a sag pond, is evaporating, and the water is not being replenished by the artesian well because of low levels in the water table. The lake is famous from the television show Fantasy Island. The last time Baldwin Lake was dry was 1991.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32721
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 11, 2003
Pages
p. 18
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 11, 2003
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum--Baldwin Lake
Water
Item ID
32918AN
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Arcadia’s Baldwin Lake makes history. A “History Lives Here” historical marker was dedicated at Baldwin Lake at the Los Angeles County Arboretum last Thursday. The marker was donated by Arcadia Historical Society.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35281
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 20, 2018
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p. 1, 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 20, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society-Historical Markers
Baldwin Lake
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Item ID
35470AN
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What's Going on with Lake Baldwin in Arcadia" Part 2: the Plan. Plan includes installing wetland ponds and settling basins north of Baldwin Lake, along Arcadia Wash. The idea is to capture water, channel it into a natural filter, and a portion of which will find its way down to an aquifer (a layer of water-holding rock below the surface), where it is drawn and used in various ways, including drinking water.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35200
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 14, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 10
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 14, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
Arcadia Wash
Baldwin Lake
Water
Item ID
35389AN
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Historical information on Baldwin Lake, the four-acre body of water that adjoins the Queen Anne Cottage in the historical section of the Los Angeles County Arboretum, is presented. The history of lake extends from time of the Native Americans (they called their village Aleupkigna), to Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's ranch in 1873, to the movies and television shows in which it has appeared. Baldwin Lake played host to movie stars Johnny Weismuller, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour. The lake has appeared in Safari, Roots, and Fantasy Island. See also VF "Arboretum" for hard copy of article.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30529
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2002
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2002
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia History - Rancho Santa Anita - 1875-1909
Baldwin Lake
Films
Lakes
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Motion Pictures
Ponds
Queen Anne Cottage
Water
Item ID
30717AN
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The history of the peafowl from Indian and Java that live in Arcadia is presented. Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin imported three pairs from India in the 1880s. His daughter Anita Baldwin added some birds from Java. The peacock is official bird of Arcadia, is protected, and should not be fed. See also VF "Peacocks" for copy of article.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30531
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2002
Pages
p. 9
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2002
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia History - Rancho Santa Anita - 1875-1909
Peacocks
Peafowl
Item ID
30719AN
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Anita Baldwin statue to be unveiled at Le Méridien Hotel in Arcadia The Anita May Baldwin statue at the Le Méridien Hotel will be unveiled on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 at 11 a.m. Anita is the daughter of city founder, Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin. The statue will be featured on the opposite end of the Huntington Drive islands’ hotel property. “We are very excited to be bringing Anita back to Arcadia,” said Mayor Sho Tay in a statement released by the city. “I would like to thank the Shen, Liu and Chen Families, Jeff Lee, the Dextra Baldwin McGonagle Foundation, Heather D. Gibson and Margaux L. Gibson, and the Arcadia Historical Society, for their generous donations.” “On behalf of the Baldwin family, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Arcadia City Council, the Arcadia Historical Society, the Le Méridien Hotel and all those who have supported this effort to pay homage to my great-great grandmother, Anita May Baldwin,” said Margaux Gibson. “This magnificent statue of Anita will showcase a strong woman who was ahead of her time. I am proud to call Anita May Baldwin my great-great grandmother, and I am truly proud to be a part of this historic project.” The Anita statue was sculpted by local artist and southern California native Alfred Paredes — who created the Lucky Baldwin statue on the corner of Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue — and is aptly named, “A Legacy of Charity” in honor of Anita’s contributions to life in early Arcadia and throughout California.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36071
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 7, 2021
Pages
p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 7, 2021
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Baldwin, Anita
Gibson, Heather D.
Gibson, Margaux L.
Le Meridien Hotel
Paredes, Alfred
Public Art
Statuary
Statues
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Tarzan returns to Arboretum in Arcadia. Arboretum celebrates Hollywood history on June 30 with a special presentation of On Location: Tarzan at the Arboretum by Scott Tracy Griffin, author of Tarzan on Film and Tarzan the Centennial Celebration. Baldwin Lake and surrounding landscape served as stand-in for African jungle in 12 classic Tarzan films.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35216
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 21, 2018
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p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 21, 2018
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Griffin, Scott Tracy
Joyce, Brenda (actor-pictured in article)
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Sheffield, Johnny (actor-pictured in article)
Tarzan
Item ID
35405AN
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Arcadia Rotary to raise funds to renovate Fort Rotary-Camp Trask. Tallman H. Trask Scout Reservation in dire need of repairs after years of neglect. It is located in the area above Monrovia Canyon. Fort Rotary was built in 2003.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35027
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 7, 2017
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p. 1, 14
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 7, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 14
Subjects
Arcadia Rotary Club
Fort Rotary-Camp Trask
Organizations
Item ID
35218AN
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Bird, July 21.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
August 6, 1951
Pages
p. 4
Announcement Type
Birth
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Arcadia Bulletin
Date
August 6, 1951
Pages
p. 4
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Bird, son
Item ID
10933AN
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Bird, Dec. 23.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
January 6, 1958
Pages
p. 8
Announcement Type
Birth
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Arcadia Bulletin
Date
January 6, 1958
Pages
p. 8
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Bird, son
Item ID
16230AN
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Bird, Dec. 9.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper11715
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
December 29, 1952
Pages
p. 8
Announcement Type
Birth
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Arcadia Bulletin
Date
December 29, 1952
Pages
p. 8
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Bird, son
Item ID
11923AN
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Rex B. Bird, May 28.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
June 4, 1951
Pages
p. 3
Announcement Type
Birth
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Arcadia Bulletin
Date
June 4, 1951
Pages
p. 3
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Bird, daughter
Item ID
10773AN
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A group of concerned civic leaders has formed a committee to inform voters as to why a "no" vote on Measure "M" is vital.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25755
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 26, 1996
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 26, 1996
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Measure "M"
Item ID
25955AN
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Arcadia Methodist Hospital celebrates opening of the new Hyperbaric Oxygen Center and its lifesaving possibilities for patients. A grant from H. N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation enabled the hospital to purchase and install a hyperbaric chamber in the hospital's Wound Healing Center.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32842
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 23, 2012
Pages
p. 14
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 23, 2012
Pages
p. 14
Subjects
Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Ausman, Dan
McGuire, Chris
Item ID
33039AN
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Santa Anita Park announces 2018-2019 Winter Meet opening day will be December 26, its 82nd Winter Meeting.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35326
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 15, 2018
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p. 1, 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 15, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Item ID
35516AN
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With the help of over 200 volunteers, the library is able to offer many programs.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27518
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 8, 2000
Pages
p. 19
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 8, 2000
Pages
p. 19
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
Volunteers
Item ID
27716AN
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This article presents a list of budget cuts made by City Council and reasons why people should vote for the Fire Suppression District assessment.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25837
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 10, 1997
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 10, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Fire Suppression District
Budget
Item ID
26037AN
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The Arcadia Board of Education promised parents and supporters of former teacher Sandra Ragusa a statement on why she was not allowed to withdraw her resignation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30624
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 17, 2002
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 17, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Board of Education
Ragusa, Sandra
Ragusta, Sandra (spelling is not certain, see Arcadia Weekly, October 10, 2002, p. 1)
Item ID
30816AN
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Broadway stars Dale Kristien and Bill Hutton gave a benefit concert at the Arcadia Community Center to benefit the Arcadia High School Athletic Booster Club.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32745
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 13, 1997
Pages
p. 19
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 13, 1997
Pages
p. 19
Subjects
Arcadia High School--Athletic Booster Club
Cosso, Dennis
Hutton, Bill
Kristien, Dale
Item ID
32942AN
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. William Winter Haight, Nov. 30.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper11739
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
December 15, 1952
Pages
p. 4
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
December 15, 1952
Pages
p. 4
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Haight, Particia
Item ID
11946AN
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