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Stream channel before flood control work was undertaken to build concrete channel. It appears that this is channel that runs through Santa Anita Oaks.

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Date: early 1940's

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Date: early 1940's

Subjects: Flood control

Physical Description: 3x3 b&w

ID: 381

Collection: Photographs

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Clapboard house shown at the very edge of excavation work for flood control channel being constructed. There are rabbit hutches in area behind house. Exact location in Arcadia not known.

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Date: April 19, 1940

1 image

Date: April 19, 1940

Subjects: Flood control

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 814

Collection: Photographs

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Flood Control

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Contents: 1. "Streams, washes, etc." Overlay to be used with the Thomas Brothers map book showing streams, washes, and drainage systems in Arcadia. Gift of Los Angeles County Flood Control, November 11, 1979.

Contents: 1. "Streams, washes, etc." Overlay to be used with the Thomas Brothers map book showing streams, washes, and drainage systems in Arcadia. Gift of Los Angeles County Flood Control, November 11, 1979.

Subjects: Flood Control

Item ID: 92AF

Collection: Subject Files

View across dry grass field toward fenced area with two cows grazing. A house with some outbuildings appears in center background. Flood control label indicates it is along Santa Anita Wash.

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Date: April 19, 1940

1 image

Date: April 19, 1940

Subjects: Flood control

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 811

Collection: Photographs

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Santa Anita Channel

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Newspaper: Arcadia Bulletin

Date: February 29, 1940

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Bulletin

Date: February 29, 1940

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Flood Control

Item ID: 3929AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

What appears to be a pile-driver in wash that apparently runs through Santa Anita Oaks during building of concrete channel.

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Date: c.1940's?

1 image

Date: c.1940's?

Subjects: Flood control

Physical Description: 3x3 b&w

ID: 380

Collection: Photographs

Images

View (apparently toward Foothill Boulevard) south down wash where pile-driver is at work prior to construction of concrete channel.

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Date: probably early 1940's

1 image

Date: probably early 1940's

Subjects: Flood control

Physical Description: 3x3 b&w

ID: 382

Collection: Photographs

Images

Looking south from Huntington Drive along Santa Anita Wash, following earth-moving preparatory to paving channel.

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Date: December 6, 1938

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Date: December 6, 1938

Subjects: Santa Anita Wash; Flood control

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 817

Collection: Photographs

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View of intersection of Golden West and possibly Arcadia Avenue during heavy flooding. There are four people walking near right side of photo. There are four homes on right side of flooded street. Two cars are coming toward intersection.

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Date: c. mid-1930's

1 image

Date: c. mid-1930's

Subjects: Golden West Avenue; Flood control

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 595

Collection: Photographs

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View of heavily flooded street, probably Duarte Road. There are some orchard trees also being flooded. A white house is shown on left side of photo.

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Date: c. mid-1930's

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Date: c. mid-1930's

Subjects: Agriculture; Duarte Road; Flood control

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 594

Collection: Photographs

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View NW up flooded Santa Anita Wash from above East bank below Duarte Road, probably the street seen crossing photo from right to left about half way down. Nest crossing north with dark bridge, is Santa Fe Railroad tracks; next we believe to be for a pipeline; last clearly visible crossing is for Pacific Electric Railroad tracks. Photo was taken following extreme flooding in 1938.

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Date: March 3, 1938

1 image

Date: March 3, 1938

Subjects: Flood control

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 810

Collection: Photographs

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Looking directly north up flooded Santa Anita Wash. Santa Fe Railroad Bridge can be seen upstream. There is a man in a suit and hat standing at west edge of wash. This was following heavy rains of early March 1938.

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Date: March 6, 1938

1 image

Date: March 6, 1938

Subjects: Flood control

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 806

Collection: Photographs

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General information on Arcadia Fire Department

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 4, 1933, p. 2 (history in Arcadia 1923-1933); October 14, 1936 p. 1 (revamping); April 18, 1940 p. 1 (Civil Service); October 12, 1942 p. 1 (territory enlarged); February 6, 1947 p. 1 (fire engine picture); March 24, 1949 p. 11 (history)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 4, 1933, p. 2 (history in Arcadia 1923-1933); October 14, 1936 p. 1 (revamping); April 18, 1940 p. 1 (Civil Service); October 12, 1942 p. 1 (territory enlarged); February 6, 1947 p. 1 (fire engine picture); March 24, 1949 p. 11 (history)

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 3914AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information regarding history of Arcadia

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 3, 1934 p. A-1 (City history); August 15, 1940 p. 3; April 27, 1942 p. 8; March 23, 1950 p. 4 (early days); August 13, 1953 p. 18; August 17, 1969 p. 1 (history and growth); August 17, 1969 p. 1 (books on Arcadia history); August 16, 1970 p. 3; August 18, 1972 p. 8 (general history)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 3, 1934 p. A-1 (City history); August 15, 1940 p. 3; April 27, 1942 p. 8; March 23, 1950 p. 4 (early days); August 13, 1953 p. 18; August 17, 1969 p. 1 (history and growth); August 17, 1969 p. 1 (books on Arcadia history); August 16, 1970 p. 3; August 18, 1972 p. 8 (general history)

Subjects: History

Item ID: 3948AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information re Arcadia Tribune

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 27, 1931 p. 1 (first anniversary; general history; list of owners and employees.); December 27, 1935 p. 1 (starts daily publication); December 17, 1936 p. 1 (first publication of United Press Serice); February 21, 1938 p. 1 (editorial policy); August 4, 1938 (Anniversary issue); October 4, 1954 p. 1 (new plant); August 17, 1972 p. 2 (history of the paper)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 27, 1931 p. 1 (first anniversary; general history; list of owners and employees.); December 27, 1935 p. 1 (starts daily publication); December 17, 1936 p. 1 (first publication of United Press Serice); February 21, 1938 p. 1 (editorial policy); August 4, 1938 (Anniversary issue); October 4, 1954 p. 1 (new plant); August 17, 1972 p. 2 (history of the paper)

Subjects: Newspapers - Arcadia Tribune

Item ID: 4028AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 8, 1933 p. 1 (consolidation with Arcadia Businessmen's Association and Arcadia Service Association considered); September 15, 1933 p. 1; September 22, 1933 p. 1 (merger agreed); August 3, 1934 p. 1 (history); September 15, 1936 p. 1 (reorganization); February 24, 1939 p. 1 (Building Trades Division created); August 6, 1953 p. 1 (50th anniversary); December 1, 1955 p. 2 (by-law changes); September 19, 1957 p. 32 (achievements to 1957); February 3, 1958 p. 1 (community development projects thru 1957); October 24, 1963 p. 1 (conference on businessmen's coordination of expansion); December 5, 1965 p. 1 (role in City growth); July 21, 1966 p. 1 (City Hostess program); July 22, 1970 p. 1; July 26, 1970 p. 1 (relationship to City Council)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 8, 1933 p. 1 (consolidation with Arcadia Businessmen's Association and Arcadia Service Association considered); September 15, 1933 p. 1; September 22, 1933 p. 1 (merger agreed); August 3, 1934 p. 1 (history); September 15, 1936 p. 1 (reorganization); February 24, 1939 p. 1 (Building Trades Division created); August 6, 1953 p. 1 (50th anniversary); December 1, 1955 p. 2 (by-law changes); September 19, 1957 p. 32 (achievements to 1957); February 3, 1958 p. 1 (community development projects thru 1957); October 24, 1963 p. 1 (conference on businessmen's coordination of expansion); December 5, 1965 p. 1 (role in City growth); July 21, 1966 p. 1 (City Hostess program); July 22, 1970 p. 1; July 26, 1970 p. 1 (relationship to City Council)

Subjects: Chamber of Commerce

Item ID: 3751AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 24, 1950 p. 1 (charter prepared); April 26, 1951 p. 1 (approved by city vote); November 1, 1956 p. 1; November 8, 1956 p. 1 (amendments regarding City Council salaries); September 11, 1958 p. 1; September 15, 1958 p. 1; September 29, 1958 p. 1; October 9, 1958 p. 1; May 14, 1964 p. 1; May 28, 1964 p. 3; November 26, 1964 p. 1 (proposed change to clarify School Board position); December 3, 1964 p. 1 (contents); February 4, 1965 p. 1 (approved); January 8, 1967 p. 1 (City Charter Revision Committee); May 6, 1968 p. 1; June 13, 1968 p. 1; June 23, 1968 p. 1; July 21, 1968 p. 1; July 24, 1968 p. 1; August 4, 1968 p. 1; August 18, 1968 p. 1 (revisions); August 25, 1968 p. 1 (approved); November 6, 1968 p. 1 (voters approve)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 24, 1950 p. 1 (charter prepared); April 26, 1951 p. 1 (approved by city vote); November 1, 1956 p. 1; November 8, 1956 p. 1 (amendments regarding City Council salaries); September 11, 1958 p. 1; September 15, 1958 p. 1; September 29, 1958 p. 1; October 9, 1958 p. 1; May 14, 1964 p. 1; May 28, 1964 p. 3; November 26, 1964 p. 1 (proposed change to clarify School Board position); December 3, 1964 p. 1 (contents); February 4, 1965 p. 1 (approved); January 8, 1967 p. 1 (City Charter Revision Committee); May 6, 1968 p. 1; June 13, 1968 p. 1; June 23, 1968 p. 1; July 21, 1968 p. 1; July 24, 1968 p. 1; August 4, 1968 p. 1; August 18, 1968 p. 1 (revisions); August 25, 1968 p. 1 (approved); November 6, 1968 p. 1 (voters approve)

Subjects: Charter

Item ID: 3754AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 15, 1966 p. 1; October 9, 1966 p. 1; October 16, 1966 p. 1; December 25, 1966 p. 3; December 10, 1967 p. 1; August 8, 1968 p. 1; August 17, 1969 p. 1 (redevelopment plans); August 24, 1969 p. 1 (survey); August 31, 1969 p. 1 (plan approved); February 8, 1970 p. 1; April 22, 1970 p. 1; July 15, 1970 p. 1; June 9, 1971 p. 1; July 18, 1971 p. 1; July 21, 1971 p. 1; September 22, 1971 p. 1; February 2, 1972 p. 1; August 19, 1973 p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 15, 1966 p. 1; October 9, 1966 p. 1; October 16, 1966 p. 1; December 25, 1966 p. 3; December 10, 1967 p. 1; August 8, 1968 p. 1; August 17, 1969 p. 1 (redevelopment plans); August 24, 1969 p. 1 (survey); August 31, 1969 p. 1 (plan approved); February 8, 1970 p. 1; April 22, 1970 p. 1; July 15, 1970 p. 1; June 9, 1971 p. 1; July 18, 1971 p. 1; July 21, 1971 p. 1; September 22, 1971 p. 1; February 2, 1972 p. 1; August 19, 1973 p. 1

Subjects: Chicago Park

Item ID: 3755AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 1, 1942 p. 1; April 22, 1942 p. 1 (Women's Club remodeled); February 29, 1943 p. 1; April 12, 1943 p. 1 (Santa Anita Club converted); March 16, 1944 p. 1 (location and closing)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 1, 1942 p. 1; April 22, 1942 p. 1 (Women's Club remodeled); February 29, 1943 p. 1; April 12, 1943 p. 1 (Santa Anita Club converted); March 16, 1944 p. 1 (location and closing)

Subjects: Christian Service Organization Center

Item ID: 3756AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1961 p. 1(land acquisition); September 28, 1961 p. 1 (opposed); January 8, 1962 p. 1; February 19, 1962 p. 1 (building on Duarte)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1961 p. 1(land acquisition); September 28, 1961 p. 1 (opposed); January 8, 1962 p. 1; February 19, 1962 p. 1 (building on Duarte)

Subjects: Churches - American Lutheran Church

Item ID: 3759AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Stream channel before flood control work was undertaken to build concrete channel. It appears that this is channel that runs through Santa Anita Oaks.

Images

Clapboard house shown at the very edge of excavation work for flood control channel being constructed. There are rabbit hutches in area behind house. Exact location in Arcadia not known.

Images

Flood Control

View across dry grass field toward fenced area with two cows grazing. A house with some outbuildings appears in center background. Flood control label indicates it is along Santa Anita Wash.

Images

Santa Anita Channel

What appears to be a pile-driver in wash that apparently runs through Santa Anita Oaks during building of concrete channel.

Images

View (apparently toward Foothill Boulevard) south down wash where pile-driver is at work prior to construction of concrete channel.

Images

Looking south from Huntington Drive along Santa Anita Wash, following earth-moving preparatory to paving channel.

Images

View of intersection of Golden West and possibly Arcadia Avenue during heavy flooding. There are four people walking near right side of photo. There are four homes on right side of flooded street. Two cars are coming toward intersection.

Images

View of heavily flooded street, probably Duarte Road. There are some orchard trees also being flooded. A white house is shown on left side of photo.

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Looking directly north up flooded Santa Anita Wash. Santa Fe Railroad Bridge can be seen upstream. There is a man in a suit and hat standing at west edge of wash. This was following heavy rains of early March 1938.

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General information on Arcadia Fire Department

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