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The Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn at the Arboretum have been recommended for placement on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 14, 1980

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 14, 1980

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 451AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Sandy Snider, a historian at the L. A. County Arboretum, has published a biography of Lucky Baldwin, entitled "Lucky Baldwin -- California Visionary."

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 22, 1987

Pages: p. B-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 22, 1987

Pages: p. B-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia authors - Snider, Sandy

Item ID: 575AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Jack Alcala has worked for the Arcadia School District since 1960. Alcala was born in Arcadia. His father worked for Lucky Baldwin.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 18, 1981

Pages: p. C-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 18, 1981

Pages: p. C-1 photo

Subjects: Schools - Employees - Alcala, Jack

Item ID: 2811AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association chose an unusual method of delivery in mailing announcements to the membership for the forthcoming "Lucky Baldwin Day" celebration. The mail arrived by a hot air balloon.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 15, 1983

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 15, 1983

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Tournament of Roses

Item ID: 3358AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Friends of the Arcadia Library and their guests will gather on Thursday, May 26 to hear Sandy Snider, whose topic will be "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin: California Visionary," the title of her latest book, at the Arcadia Library.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 18, 1988

Pages: p. C-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 18, 1988

Pages: p. C-1 photo

Subjects: Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Item ID: 1649AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Playing fields at 2 Arcadia Schools (Dana Junior High and Longley Way Elementary) are unavailable for public use this summer due to renovation.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 8, 1987

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 8, 1987

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools

Item ID: 2617AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The $10.5 million renovation of Fashion Park is nearly complete. The new center court features a 60 foot glass tower and water fountain.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 23, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 23, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fashion Park

Item ID: 1555AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A major renovation of the Hinshaw's shopping area should include the addition of a very large store plus additional space for smaller stores and a new facade for the buildings.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 2, 1986

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 2, 1986

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Hinshaw's Department Store

Item ID: 779AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The $10.5 million renovation project at Santa Anita Fashion Park has begun, with a formal ground-breaking ceremony to be held January 26. The project is expected to last 10 months.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fashion Park

Item ID: 1553AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Santa Anita Inn was purchased 2 weeks ago by developer Charles Bluth, who is already implementing plans to turn the hotel at the corner of Huntington Drive and Colorado Place into a four-star inn. Renovation (with a New Orleans motif) should be completed by January.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 28, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 28, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Hotels, Motels, Etc. - Santa Anita Inn

Item ID: 1837AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Atlantic Richfield Company has contributed $25,000 to the Arboretum to ensure resumption of several programs cut with the passage of Proposition 13.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 8, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 8, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 448AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Les Brown Band of Renown will perform at the annual Picnic Concert at the Arboretum. Brown is back by popular demand due to the overwhelming success of last year's concert.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 24, 1980

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 24, 1980

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 449AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Atlantic Richfield Corporation has contributed $50,000 toward the building of the planned Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The contribution is in addition to a recent $25,000 ARCO grant to support ongoing programs.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1980

Pages: p. 4

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1980

Pages: p. 4

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 450AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arboretum was awarded a $25,000 emergency grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The funds will be used to repair the damage that occurred during a windstorm in February.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 9, 1980

Pages: p. 6

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 9, 1980

Pages: p. 6

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 452AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum has been completed and will open to the public shortly. The 8,000 sq. ft. auditorium in the new building accommodates nearly 1,000 people. It will be used for exhibits, classes and shows.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-9

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-9

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 453AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Dedication ceremonies were held for the new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 455AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article describes two June events: a wine and cheese social and a continental breakfast. The history of the founding of the Arboretum, now celebrating its 33rd year, is reviewed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 28, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 28, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 456AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article discusses severe budget and staff cuts at the Arboretum. Since 1975 the staff has been cut by 40 percent. The most recent county budget cut another $250,000 from the department.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 9, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 9, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 457AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Suzanne Gilstrap, who was paralyzed for life when a 20-foot-long tree limb fell on her at the Los Angeles County Arboretum on July 25, 1977, has won a $1,625,000 settlement from the County. Miss Gilstrap, now 16, has appeared as a paraplegic in a recent television movie, "Skyward," with Bette Davis.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 458AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Governor George Deukmejian signed into law legislation transferring title of Arcadia and Monrovia's arboreta from the state to the county of Los Angeles.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 27, 1987

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 27, 1987

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 459AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn at the Arboretum have been recommended for placement on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sandy Snider, a historian at the L. A. County Arboretum, has published a biography of Lucky Baldwin, entitled "Lucky Baldwin -- California Visionary."

Jack Alcala has worked for the Arcadia School District since 1960. Alcala was born in Arcadia. His father worked for Lucky Baldwin.

The Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association chose an unusual method of delivery in mailing announcements to the membership for the forthcoming "Lucky Baldwin Day" celebration. The mail arrived by a hot air balloon.

Friends of the Arcadia Library and their guests will gather on Thursday, May 26 to hear Sandy Snider, whose topic will be "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin: California Visionary," the title of her latest book, at the Arcadia Library.

Playing fields at 2 Arcadia Schools (Dana Junior High and Longley Way Elementary) are unavailable for public use this summer due to renovation.

The $10.5 million renovation of Fashion Park is nearly complete. The new center court features a 60 foot glass tower and water fountain.

A major renovation of the Hinshaw's shopping area should include the addition of a very large store plus additional space for smaller stores and a new facade for the buildings.

The $10.5 million renovation project at Santa Anita Fashion Park has begun, with a formal ground-breaking ceremony to be held January 26. The project is expected to last 10 months.

The Santa Anita Inn was purchased 2 weeks ago by developer Charles Bluth, who is already implementing plans to turn the hotel at the corner of Huntington Drive and Colorado Place into a four-star inn. Renovation (with a New Orleans motif) should be completed by January.

The Atlantic Richfield Company has contributed $25,000 to the Arboretum to ensure resumption of several programs cut with the passage of Proposition 13.

The Les Brown Band of Renown will perform at the annual Picnic Concert at the Arboretum. Brown is back by popular demand due to the overwhelming success of last year's concert.

Atlantic Richfield Corporation has contributed $50,000 toward the building of the planned Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The contribution is in addition to a recent $25,000 ARCO grant to support ongoing programs.

The Arboretum was awarded a $25,000 emergency grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The funds will be used to repair the damage that occurred during a windstorm in February.

The new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum has been completed and will open to the public shortly. The 8,000 sq. ft. auditorium in the new building accommodates nearly 1,000 people. It will be used for exhibits, classes and shows.

Dedication ceremonies were held for the new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum.

Article describes two June events: a wine and cheese social and a continental breakfast. The history of the founding of the Arboretum, now celebrating its 33rd year, is reviewed.

Article discusses severe budget and staff cuts at the Arboretum. Since 1975 the staff has been cut by 40 percent. The most recent county budget cut another $250,000 from the department.

Governor George Deukmejian signed into law legislation transferring title of Arcadia and Monrovia's arboreta from the state to the county of Los Angeles.