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"King of Sports," Arcadia's float entry in the 1936 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, featured three horses at the starting gate with children riding them.

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Date: January 1936

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Date: January 1936

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1936

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1288

Collection: Photographs

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Anita Baldwin congratulating jockey Richards and trainer Handlen probably in 1935 or 1936. Floral piece appears to be in the shape of a peacock. Note the Maltese cross on front of jockey's trousers.

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Date: c.1935

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Date: c.1935

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita; Santa Anita Park-1934-1942

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 932

Collection: Photographs

Images

Intersection of Huntington Drive and First Avenue on Armistice Day, 1936 (1934?). There are two girls dressed as nurses driving a carriage pulled by a horse. Both carriage and horse and decorated. The Arcadia sign hangs overhead.

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Date: November 11, 1934 (1936?)

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Date: November 11, 1934 (1936?)

Subjects: Huntington Drive; Restaurants-The Pines Cafe; Armistice Day Parade; Market Basket; Gas stations; Route 66

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 597

Collection: Photographs

Images

View from Huntington Drive north, across parking area toward Walker's Bar BQ. The address was 63 W. Huntington, part of area subsequently occupied by the Ford Motor Agency. Brothers James N. and Robert L. Walker built building and ran enterprise from 1931-1936. It was a favorite hang out for M.A.D. students.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs851

Date: c.1932

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Date: c.1932

Subjects: Restaurants-Walker's Bar BQ

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 845

Collection: Photographs

Images

City entry monument sign: "City of Arcadia" with a "Tree City USA, National Arbor Day Foundation" sign. Photograph by Terry Miller.

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Date: April 2001

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Date: April 2001

Subjects: Arcadia welcome signs

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2217

Collection: Photographs

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City Hall

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Artist: Edna Lenz

Description: Arcadia's First City Hall -- Erected on the northwest corner of Huntington Drive and First Avenue. It was a two-story colonial-style building designed by architect Xavier Lourdou. Dedicated on July 13, 1918, it served as Arcadia's seat of municipal government until 1948. It was torn down in 1950.

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Artist: Edna Lenz

Description: Arcadia's First City Hall -- Erected on the northwest corner of Huntington Drive and First Avenue. It was a two-story colonial-style building designed by architect Xavier Lourdou. Dedicated on July 13, 1918, it served as Arcadia's seat of municipal government until 1948. It was torn down in 1950.

Item ID: 86L

Collection: Paintings

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Mayor C. Loree Russell unlocks door of new City Hall at 240 W. Huntington Drive for City Treasurer Emma E. Hainer and City Clerk Dick Ewing.

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Date: c. March 1949

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Date: c. March 1949

Subjects: Hainer, Emma E.; Ewing, Richard C.; Mayors; Russell, C. Loree

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1106

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photographically reproduced copy of an old newspaper photo taken in 1936 which is an aerial view looking north west over original race track built by Baldwin. In lower right corner can be seen Santa Anita Ave lined with Eucalyptus. On lower left, one can see present Campus Drive. Across top third of photo, one can see Huntington Drive. Note how small the trees are that line the street.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs864

Date: 1936

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Date: 1936

Subjects: Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"-Horses and horse racing; Huntington Drive; Santa Anita Park-1907-1912; Balloon School

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 858

Collection: Photographs

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Zoning map of City of Arcadia.

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Date: June 1940

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Date: June 1940

Subjects: Real estate; City planning

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 530

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia Recreation Department Summer Concert on the Arcadia City Hall lawn, with a band on stage. City Hall is seen in the background.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2095

Date: July 24, 2003

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Date: July 24, 2003

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Summer concerts

Physical Description: 4 x 6 color

ID: 2074

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia City Council Chambers, exterior, adjacent to Arcadia City Hall, 240 West Huntington Drive. Photograph by Terry Miller.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2323

Date: 2001

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Date: 2001

Subjects: Arcadia City Hall; Arcadia City Council Chambers; Civic buildings

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2243B

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia City Council Chambers, exterior, adjacent to Arcadia City Hall, 240 West Huntington Drive. Photograph by Terry Miller.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2324

Date: 2001

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Date: 2001

Subjects: Arcadia City Hall; Arcadia City Council Chambers; Civic buildings

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2243C

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Chinese Association Chinese New Year luncheon for Arcadia city employees at Arcadia Community Center, showing unidentified city employees.

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Date: January or February 1995

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Date: January or February 1995

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Arcadia Chinese Association

Physical Description: 4 x 6 color

ID: 2085

Collection: Photographs

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Exterior of lower Arcadia City Hall (right) and Arcadia City Council Chambers (left), 240 West Huntington Drive. Photograph by Terry Miller.

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Date: 2001

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Date: 2001

Subjects: Arcadia City Hall; Arcadia City Council Chambers; Civic buildings

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2244B

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photographic reproduction of original artist's rendering of proposed Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion. Original rendering measures approx. 32"x36". The artist was Anthony Van Strauhal, also known as Tony Van Strauhal. This view is of proposed new addition to adult area and shows red tile roof that was not budgeted by City Council. Exterior view.

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Date: Original rendering dated 1993 by artist

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Date: Original rendering dated 1993 by artist

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999; Van Strauhal, Anthony (Tony)

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 1357

Collection: Photographs

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The library does not have a print of this negative. This oversized negative is marked 1923 Official Map of the City of Arcadia. It appears to have been produced by the City Engineer.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1400

Date: 1923

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Date: 1923

Subjects: Maps

Physical Description: 8 1/2 x 11 negative

ID: 1387

Collection: Photographs

Images

View east on Huntington Drive from near intersection with Santa Anita. Old City Hall was still at NW corner of Huntington Drive and First at this time. Theater which was on south side appears to be gone. Seeley's Jewelers is in 1948 City Directory, but not 1944 City Directory.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs603

Date: c. mid-1940's

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Date: c. mid-1940's

Subjects: Huntington Drive; Arcadia Bootery; Seeley's Jewelry

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 599

Collection: Photographs

Images

Portion of earliest seal of the City of Arcadia showing only one figure with sword in one hand and shield in another. It reads: CITY OF ARCADIA. INCORPORATED JULY 1903.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs578

Date: 1903

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Date: 1903

Subjects: Arcadia City Seal

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 574

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia Recreation Department Summer Concert on the Arcadia City Hall lawn, with a band on stage and audience on lawn chairs facing the stage. City Hall is seen in the background.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2096

Date: July 24, 2003

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Date: July 24, 2003

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Summer concerts

Physical Description: 4 x 6 color

ID: 2075

Collection: Photographs

Images

Edna Lenz painting of the Arcadia City Hall as it appeared circa 1918. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1658

Date: 1997

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Date: 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 COLOR

ID: 1646

Collection: Photographs

Images

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