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Annexation (Municipal Government)

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1. City of Arcadia Annexation No. 33 (Map, West Arcadia, 1964) 2. City of Arcadia Annexation No. 35 (Map, West Arcadia, November 16,1964) 3. City of Arcadia Annexation No. 36 (Map, Southeast Arcadia, 1965) 4. City of Arcadia Annexation No. 37 (Map, West Arcadia, 1965) 5. City of Arcadia Annexa…
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1. City of Arcadia Annexation No. 33 (Map, West Arcadia, 1964)
2. City of Arcadia Annexation No. 35 (Map, West Arcadia, November 16,1964)
3. City of Arcadia Annexation No. 36 (Map, Southeast Arcadia, 1965)
4. City of Arcadia Annexation No. 37 (Map, West Arcadia, 1965)
5. City of Arcadia Annexation No. 38 (Map, West Arcadia, 1968)
6. City of Arcadia Annexation No. 46 (Map, Michillinda and Huntington Drive, August 1977)
7. "Land: Arcadia has it, El Monte wants it." News clip, November 9, 1978.
8. "Annexation problem not yet solved." News clip, November 16, 1978.
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Annexation (Municipal Government)
Item ID
7AF
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Politics and Government

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1. Political groups still warring. news clip June 17, 1932. 2. Betterment group oppose the recall. Tribune. June 19, 1932. 3. Arcadia League answers Harry Link statements. Monrovia News June 9, 1932. 4. Walter Schrader files for council. news clip 1933? 5. A.L. Daniels enters race. Ar…
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1. Political groups still warring. news clip June 17, 1932.
2. Betterment group oppose the recall. Tribune. June 19, 1932.
3. Arcadia League answers Harry Link statements. Monrovia News June 9, 1932.
4. Walter Schrader files for council. news clip 1933?
5. A.L. Daniels enters race. Arcadia Tribune. March 9, 1934.
6. Political fight now under way. Monrovia News May 11, 1934.
7. Explanation given of Arcadia's present sixth class city form of government. Arcadia Journal. January 4, 1950.
8. City of Arcadia Organizational chart. n.d.
9. A report to the people of the city. A 29 page report put out by the City of Arcadia in Fall of 1957.
10. This is Arcadia. League of Women Voters publication. 1958.
11. same. 1962
12. same. 1969
13. same. 1973
14. Ten dedicated city department directors. news photo and caption. February 1, 1969.
15. This was city government in the good old days. Arcadia Tribune. April 12, 1973.
16. Dear resident of Arcadia. Survey taken in 1973.
17. The Arcadia story. Pasadena Independent. October 14, 1951.
18. Jensen announces candidacy. news clip 1933?
19. The coming municipal election. Arcadia News, probably c.1932.
20. Welcome to the City of Arcadia. c.1933
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Politics and Government
Item ID
173AF
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Ordinances-Municipal

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1. Subdivision Ordinance No. 860, January 20, 1953. 2. Text Amendment 99-003 - Adult Business Ordinance initiated to update the Arcadia Municipal Code, in reference to its current provisions that regulate adult businesses. (Ordinance 2103) May 4, 1999. 3. Adoption of Ordinance 2103 Re Adult Bu…
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1. Subdivision Ordinance No. 860, January 20, 1953.
2. Text Amendment 99-003 - Adult Business Ordinance initiated to update the Arcadia Municipal Code, in reference to its current provisions that regulate adult businesses. (Ordinance 2103) May 4, 1999.
3. Adoption of Ordinance 2103 Re Adult Businesses. Memo from the City Attorney. Ordinance attached as introduced by the City Council at the meeting of May 4, 1999 including the Planning Commission recommendation. May 10, 1999.
4. Arcadia warns empty-home owners: non-compliance subject to "summary abatement." This is the largest overhaul of abatement regulations since they were imposed on the City on 1972. Ordinance number 2346 was introduced and will be voted on April 4.
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Ordinances-Municipal
Item ID
160AF
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City of Arcadia Municipal Code.

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City of Arcadia. Municipal Code. Supplement insertion guide dated June 30, 1984
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City of Arcadia. Municipal Code. Supplement insertion guide dated June 30, 1984
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City of Arcadia Municipal Code.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 55
Shelf Number
Shelf C2
Item ID
366AF
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Parks-Arcadia County Park

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1. Sees value of field as park. news clip c.1926-27. 2. Seek return of Arcadia property. news clip c.1926-27. 3. Chronological list of improvements and development. Typed sheet from county. 4. Quitclaim deed. Black copy of quitclaim adopted September 27, 1935. 5. Bill transferring Los Ang…
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1. Sees value of field as park. news clip c.1926-27.
2. Seek return of Arcadia property. news clip c.1926-27.
3. Chronological list of improvements and development. Typed sheet from county.
4. Quitclaim deed. Black copy of quitclaim adopted September 27, 1935.
5. Bill transferring Los Angeles County recreational park. Copy of congressional bill authored by then Congressman, John Hoeppel.
6. Playgrounds at Ross Field. Arcadia Tribune July 7, 1936.
7. Statue fete set for today. Los Angeles Times October 31, 1937.
8. When Ross Field work was launched. Arcadia Tribune February 13, 1937.
9. Thousands see memorial statue unveiling. Arcadia Bulletin April 21, 1941.
10. Arcadia County Park and Golf Course. Typed sheet from General Plan.
11. A day in the park. Los Angeles Times June 25, 1971.
12. The story of Santa Anita Bowling Green Club. History written in 1973.
13. Santa Anita Golf Course. Copy of brochure put out for opening day April 24, 1938, plus other sheets detailing changes.
14. Arcadia County Park. Sixteen page historical information and chronological developments.
15. Fourth of July celebration. Photocopy of commemorative program July 4, 1938.
16. Letter written to Ralph Pennell concerning ceremony honoring J.H.Hoeppel of the Balloon School February 1, 1963.
17. Park proves no picnic for low-paid workers. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
18. Park construction no picnic for low-salaried WPA workers. Arcadia Tribune February 9, 1978.
19. You are cordially invited to attend an informal ceremony honoring Lt. John Hoeppel. Invitation from Los Angeles County Parks Department to present plaque for his part in park development January 1963.
20. Arcadia County Park. One page history from Los Angeles County Parks Department.
21. New war memorial fountain dedicated December 17 at Arcadia County Park. News release issued by Los Angeles County Parks Department at time of dedication December 17, 1962.
22. Fact sheet on memorial fountain issued by Los Angeles County Parks Department.
23. Santa Anita play field opened. Pasadena Star News May 14, 1937.
24. Arcadia Park and Golf Course. Los Angeles Times, p.B3 November 22, 1993.
25. Large play area created. Los Angeles Times p.1 January 23, 1938.
26. Outdoor kitchen invites picnickers to new park. Pasadena Post February 28, 1937.
27. Copy of resolution by the 74th Congress conveying the property to the County of Los Angeles representing Baldwin Ranch property now known as the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum. June 17, 1935.
28. Photo of field survey party starting work on Arcadia County Park, with article. Pasadena Star News July 28, 1935.
29. County recreation area replaces old balloon field. Pasadena Star News January 31, 1937.
30. Los Angeles Times publication "Then & Now" June 30, 2000. Article about history of Arcadia County Park p. 12.
31. " Arcadia Park fountain rededicated." Article about rededication of the fountain to honor those who perished in the 9/11/01 attacks on the Pentagon, the World Trade Center and the hijacked plane that crashed in Pennsylvania. Fountain is being refurbished in a joint effort by the city, the Arcadia Rotary Club, the Arcadia Unified School District and local artisans. The renovated landmark will be called Peacock Corner. Pasadena Star News April 9, 2002, p. A-3.
32. "Arcadia to proceed with Peacock Corner." Article stating that the City Council voted to put up $25,000 towards the cost of putting a 10-foot-tall bronze peacock at Peacock Corner. The sculpture will emerge from the center of the fountain that has been refurbished by volunteers and was unveiled at the Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic. The fountain was rededicated on April 8, 2002, and was originally donated as a tribute to area veterans. Arcadia Weekly, November 14-20, 2002, p. 1.
33. The City Council approved a $30,000 commission to Irvine artist, David Chapple to create a bronze peacock sculpture, 6-7 feet tall, for the public fountain at "Peacock Corner." Pasadena Star News, January 8, 2003, p. A3.
34. 25 Valley parks may be closed. Los Angeles Times April 8, 1993, p.J1.
35. Quitclaim Deed, transfer of portion of Arcadia County Park from Los Angeles County to City of Arcadia. Recorded August 11, 1988. Arcadia Community Center and Arcadia Historical Museum have been built on this land.
36. Arcadia Vietnam War Monument Dedication program, May 28, 2016. Master of ceremonies Gene Glasco.
37. Guide to Civic Art in Los Angeles County Parks, p. 9 info on public art at Arcadia County Park: Memorial Peacock Fountain and Spanish American War Memorial "The Hiker," a bronze sculpture. Retrieved 7/11/2018 from lacounty.gov.
38. Arcadia County Park to be improved by $50,000; colorful history reported. Picture of Mrs. David Unruh, niece of Lucky Baldwin's manager, Hiram A. Unruh. Also on this page, Chamber takes theme from Nellie White. Arcadia Tribune and News, March 23, 1950.
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Parks-Arcadia County Park
Item ID
165AF
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Santa Anita County Golf Course

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1. 1993 Roster with History. 2. Santa Anita Golf Course tee card, showing names of holes. 3. Santa Anita Golf Course, The Sunset Room pamphlet about this meeting facility, no date.
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1. 1993 Roster with History.
2. Santa Anita Golf Course tee card, showing names of holes.
3. Santa Anita Golf Course, The Sunset Room pamphlet about this meeting facility, no date.
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Santa Anita County Golf Course
Item ID
206AF
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Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)

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1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints
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1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints
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Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 37
Shelf Number
Shelf B4
Item ID
346AF
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Schools - High Schools - Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte

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1. Lay corner stone for this fine high school tomorrow. News photo and caption, n,d, (circa 1926?) - completed 1928. 2. Fifty-Seventh Annual Commencement Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School, June 1951. Last commencement for combined high school. 3. Arcadia students had been attending high sc…
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1. Lay corner stone for this fine high school tomorrow. News photo and caption, n,d, (circa 1926?) - completed 1928.
2. Fifty-Seventh Annual Commencement Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School, June 1951. Last commencement for combined high school.
3. Arcadia students had been attending high school in Monrovia since 1920. History of Monrovia City High School by Thelma Thompson, former English teacher there.
4. Union High School at Monrovia. Photo and caption from rotogravure section of early Los Angeles Times (?) , n.d.
5. The Wildcat. Copy of school paper dated November 5, 1943. Gift received June 1980.
6. Copy of mid-year graduation program and commencement, January 28, 1943. Copied from the original loaned by Vera Van Houten Iwaaden in September 1980.
7. Help Arcadia Get Justice. Copy of hand bill for Arcadians opposing bond election for funds for a unified district. States that Arcadians pay a disproportionate amount - 41% of taxes with only 80 pupils in school against 330 from Monrovia and 25 from Duarte. April 1923.
8. Bulletin and Catalogue of Information, 1937. Copied from original in Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, p.101.
9. The Foothill School Bulletin, February 1938. Copied from original in Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, p.99.
10. The Foothill School Bulletin, January 1939. Copied from the original in Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #3.
11. The High School Bulletin, April 1940. Copied from original in Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, p.91.
12. Directory of Schools 1937-38. Copied from the original in Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, p.97.
13. Parent-Teacher Association of Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School annual dues envelope for 50 cents c/o Lorna Frey. (Found in the American Rose Annual for 1948)
14. Girls Physical Education Department towel receipt dated January 24, 1944.
15. Welcome to High School, map of the school and The Merit System. 3pgs
16. MAD Forty Year Reunion book for class of 1948. 2 copies
17. Monrovia Arcadia Duarte High School Catalog of Information dated January 11, 1944.
18. MAD Wildcats . Three decals (transfers). c. 1943
19. MAD Information for New Girls. c. 1944.
20. Notepad and stationery pages of "The Wildcat" school newspaper.
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Schools - High Schools - Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte
Item ID
220AF
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Schools - High Schools - Monrovia High School

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1. Thirty-second annual commencement - Monrovia High School, 1926. Copy of complete program, copied from original loaned by Adrian Winkler in January 1981. note: before M.A.D. was built, Arcadia students went to Monrovia H.S. 2. Monrovia High School history, from book The Schools in Our Town by…
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1. Thirty-second annual commencement - Monrovia High School, 1926. Copy of complete program, copied from original loaned by Adrian Winkler in January 1981. note: before M.A.D. was built, Arcadia students went to Monrovia H.S.
2. Monrovia High School history, from book The Schools in Our Town by Monrovia Students Past and Present, edited by E. Louise Osbrink, including cover image and some history of M.A.D. High School (Monrovia Arcadia Duarte H.S.), 2004.
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Schools - High Schools - Monrovia High School
Item ID
221AF
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