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General information regarding Arcadia County Park

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1936 p. 1 (appropriation); January 27, 1936 p. 1 (ground breaking); January 25, 1937 p. 1 (building of golf course); May 14, 1937 p. 1 (dedication of county park); August 10, 1939 Section II, p. 2 (name changed from Santa Anita Regional Recreational Park); April 17, 1941 p. 1 ("The Hiker" statue dedicated); April 21, 1941 p. 1 ("The Hiker" statue unveiled); February 13, 1942 p. 8; May 20, 1950 p. 1 (golf clubhouse addition); December 27, 1956 p. 1; March 18, 1957 p. 1 (suit regarding strip between E. Huntington Drive and the park); October 14, 1957 p. 1 (Par-3 Golf Course); October 17, 1957 p. 1 (Par-3 Golf Course); March 27, 1958 p. 1 (P.E. right of way); April 20, 1959 p. 1 (Little League Ball Park); June 22, 1959 p. 1 (redevelopment); August 31, 1959 p. 1 (Senior Citizen's Center; September 16, 1962 p. 1 (named for J. Hoeppel); September 16, 1962 p. 3 (fountain); May 16, 1963 p. 1 (World War II use); March 10, 1966 p. 1 (major improvements); October 29, 1972 p. 1 (new golf clubhouse denied); January 18, 1973 p. 1 (Federal funds sought for project)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1936 p. 1 (appropriation); January 27, 1936 p. 1 (ground breaking); January 25, 1937 p. 1 (building of golf course); May 14, 1937 p. 1 (dedication of county park); August 10, 1939 Section II, p. 2 (name changed from Santa Anita Regional Recreational Park); April 17, 1941 p. 1 ("The Hiker" statue dedicated); April 21, 1941 p. 1 ("The Hiker" statue unveiled); February 13, 1942 p. 8; May 20, 1950 p. 1 (golf clubhouse addition); December 27, 1956 p. 1; March 18, 1957 p. 1 (suit regarding strip between E. Huntington Drive and the park); October 14, 1957 p. 1 (Par-3 Golf Course); October 17, 1957 p. 1 (Par-3 Golf Course); March 27, 1958 p. 1 (P.E. right of way); April 20, 1959 p. 1 (Little League Ball Park); June 22, 1959 p. 1 (redevelopment); August 31, 1959 p. 1 (Senior Citizen's Center; September 16, 1962 p. 1 (named for J. Hoeppel); September 16, 1962 p. 3 (fountain); May 16, 1963 p. 1 (World War II use); March 10, 1966 p. 1 (major improvements); October 29, 1972 p. 1 (new golf clubhouse denied); January 18, 1973 p. 1 (Federal funds sought for project)

Subjects: Parks - Arcadia County Park

Item ID: 4099AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General items regarding Santa Anita Park

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1942 p. 1 (closed to racing for duration); September 11, 1944 p. 1 (released by Army); September 14, 1944 p. 1 (racing resumes); November 21, 1946 p. 1 (admission tax); December 29, 1946 p. 3 (picture); March 23, 1950 p. 12 (first track); February 21, 1955 p. 1 (historical park museum has lumber from Lucky Baldwins race track buildings); December 22, 1955 p. 10 (aerial drawing of tracks0; April 11, 1960 p. 1 (battle for control); April 28, 1960 p. 1 ( " ); May 2, 1960 p. 1 ( " ); December 8, 1960 p. 1 (helicopter landing studied); June 14, 1964 p. 1 (assessed valuation increased); March 29, 1973 p. 1 (behind the scenes); August 16, 1973 p. C-2 (Grandstand improvement)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1942 p. 1 (closed to racing for duration); September 11, 1944 p. 1 (released by Army); September 14, 1944 p. 1 (racing resumes); November 21, 1946 p. 1 (admission tax); December 29, 1946 p. 3 (picture); March 23, 1950 p. 12 (first track); February 21, 1955 p. 1 (historical park museum has lumber from Lucky Baldwins race track buildings); December 22, 1955 p. 10 (aerial drawing of tracks0; April 11, 1960 p. 1 (battle for control); April 28, 1960 p. 1 ( " ); May 2, 1960 p. 1 ( " ); December 8, 1960 p. 1 (helicopter landing studied); June 14, 1964 p. 1 (assessed valuation increased); March 29, 1973 p. 1 (behind the scenes); August 16, 1973 p. C-2 (Grandstand improvement)

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 4177AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General items regarding Santa Anita Theater

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 23, 1941 p. 1; December 18, 1941 p. 1; December 29, 1941 p. 1; February 19, 1941 p. 1; May 21, 1942 p.1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 23, 1941 p. 1; December 18, 1941 p. 1; December 29, 1941 p. 1; February 19, 1941 p. 1; May 21, 1942 p.1

Subjects: Moving Picture Theaters - Santa Anita Theater

Item ID: 4015AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)

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Contents: 1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints

Contents: 1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints

Subjects: Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 37

Shelf Number: Shelf B4

Item ID: 346AF

Collection: Subject Files

Parks-Arcadia County Park

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Contents: 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…

Contents: 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.

Subjects: Parks-Arcadia County Park

Item ID: 165AF

Collection: Subject Files

The city and county will work more closely on future events held at the Arcadia County Park.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 2, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 2, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Parks - Arcadia County Park

Item ID: 27914AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General items regarding Arcadia High School

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 12, 1955 p. 1 (Constitution); May 16, 1955 p. 1 (accredited by the University of California); July 13, 1961 p. 1 (language lab); September 21, 1961 p. 1 ( " ); October 16, 1961 p. 1 (senior rank 2nd in State)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 12, 1955 p. 1 (Constitution); May 16, 1955 p. 1 (accredited by the University of California); July 13, 1961 p. 1 (language lab); September 21, 1961 p. 1 ( " ); October 16, 1961 p. 1 (senior rank 2nd in State)

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 4217AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General items regarding Arcadia High School

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 15, 1972 p. 1 (free expression restrictions protest); April 30, 1972 p. 1 (regulations adopted); September 10, 1972 p. 1 (study of joint park and gym with Maranatha High); October 1, 1972 p. 1 ( " " ); October 8, 1972 p.1 (teen center activities moved to High School); April 26, 1973 p. 1 (open campus for seniors); October 28, 1973 p. 1 (police science course)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 15, 1972 p. 1 (free expression restrictions protest); April 30, 1972 p. 1 (regulations adopted); September 10, 1972 p. 1 (study of joint park and gym with Maranatha High); October 1, 1972 p. 1 ( " " ); October 8, 1972 p.1 (teen center activities moved to High School); April 26, 1973 p. 1 (open campus for seniors); October 28, 1973 p. 1 (police science course)

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 4221AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The 37-acre Arcadia County Park is one of 25 parks Los Angeles County may close in the San Gabriel Valley in 1993-1994.

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Newspaper: Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley Section

Date: April 8, 1993

Pages: p. J-1

Newspaper: Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley Section

Date: April 8, 1993

Pages: p. J-1

Subjects: Parks - Arcadia County Park

Item ID: 234AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information regarding beginning of Santa Anita Park

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1932 p. 1 (rezoning for); July 1, 1932 p. 1; July 8, 1932 p. 1; July 15, 1932 p. 1; July 22, 1932 p. 1 (action postponed); July 29, 1932 p. 1 (endorsed by voters); August 5, 1932 p. 1 (rezoning ordered); August 12, 1932 p. 1 (contracts let); August 19, 1932 p. 1 (ground breaking); August 26, 1932 p. 1 (ceremonies); November 11, 1932 p. 1 (building permit issued); December 9, 1932 p. 1 (clubhouse); April 14, 1933, p. 1 (parimutual bill); June 30, 1933 p. 1 (racing votedby residents); September 29, 1933 p. 1 (racing permit applied for); January 12, 1934 p. 1 (permit granted); January 19, 1934 p. 1 (rezoning ordered); February 2, 1934 p. 1 (contract); March 16, 1934 p. 1 (title to property); March 23, 1934 p. 1 (taxes paid); May 11, 1934 p. 1 (progress); June 1, 1934 p. 7 (picture); June 15, 1934 p. 1 (plans for opening); July 13, 1934 p. 1 (progress); August 3, 1934 p. 1 ( " ); August 17, 1934 p. 1 (license fee ordinance); October 3 1934 p. 1 (plans); October 19, 1934 p. 1 ( " ); December 7, 1934 p. 1 (license fee set); December 21, 1934 p. 1 (opening); December 28, 1934 p. 1 (first racing day); March 8, 1935 p. 1 (first season ends)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1932 p. 1 (rezoning for); July 1, 1932 p. 1; July 8, 1932 p. 1; July 15, 1932 p. 1; July 22, 1932 p. 1 (action postponed); July 29, 1932 p. 1 (endorsed by voters); August 5, 1932 p. 1 (rezoning ordered); August 12, 1932 p. 1 (contracts let); August 19, 1932 p. 1 (ground breaking); August 26, 1932 p. 1 (ceremonies); November 11, 1932 p. 1 (building permit issued); December 9, 1932 p. 1 (clubhouse); April 14, 1933, p. 1 (parimutual bill); June 30, 1933 p. 1 (racing votedby residents); September 29, 1933 p. 1 (racing permit applied for); January 12, 1934 p. 1 (permit granted); January 19, 1934 p. 1 (rezoning ordered); February 2, 1934 p. 1 (contract); March 16, 1934 p. 1 (title to property); March 23, 1934 p. 1 (taxes paid); May 11, 1934 p. 1 (progress); June 1, 1934 p. 7 (picture); June 15, 1934 p. 1 (plans for opening); July 13, 1934 p. 1 (progress); August 3, 1934 p. 1 ( " ); August 17, 1934 p. 1 (license fee ordinance); October 3 1934 p. 1 (plans); October 19, 1934 p. 1 ( " ); December 7, 1934 p. 1 (license fee set); December 21, 1934 p. 1 (opening); December 28, 1934 p. 1 (first racing day); March 8, 1935 p. 1 (first season ends)

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 4175AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Items regarding strike at track.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 4, 1970 p. 1; January 7, 1970 p. 1; January 11, 1970 p. 1; January 18, 1970 p. 1; January 21, 1970 p. 1; January 25, 1970 p. 1; February 1, 1970 p. 1; February 4, 1970 p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 4, 1970 p. 1; January 7, 1970 p. 1; January 11, 1970 p. 1; January 18, 1970 p. 1; January 21, 1970 p. 1; January 25, 1970 p. 1; February 1, 1970 p. 1; February 4, 1970 p. 1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 4180AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Items regarding Sunday racing

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 22, 1973 p. 1 (opposed by City Council); May 3, 1973 p. 1 (track fights opposition); May 24, 1973 p. 1 ( " ); June 7, 1973 p. 1 ( " ); June 10, 1973 p. 1 ( " ); June 17, 1973 p. 1 (Council reversal); July 1, 1973 p. 1 (ban retained temporarily); July 5, 1973 p. 1 ( " )Juuly 15, 1973 p. 1 (Council lifts Sunday ban); July 19, 1973 p 1 (Calif.Horse Racing Board approves track request); October 4, 1973 p. 1 (traffic hassle)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 22, 1973 p. 1 (opposed by City Council); May 3, 1973 p. 1 (track fights opposition); May 24, 1973 p. 1 ( " ); June 7, 1973 p. 1 ( " ); June 10, 1973 p. 1 ( " ); June 17, 1973 p. 1 (Council reversal); July 1, 1973 p. 1 (ban retained temporarily); July 5, 1973 p. 1 ( " )Juuly 15, 1973 p. 1 (Council lifts Sunday ban); July 19, 1973 p 1 (Calif.Horse Racing Board approves track request); October 4, 1973 p. 1 (traffic hassle)

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 4182AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

97 new trees have been planted at Arcadia County Park.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 14, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 14, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Parks - Arcadia County Park

Item ID: 2139AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council is looking into a possible city takeover of Arcadia County Park.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: September 8, 1997

Pages: p. A5

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: September 8, 1997

Pages: p. A5

Subjects: Parks - Arcadia County Park

Item ID: 10264AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information regarding parks.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 5, 1950 p. 1; February 23, 1950 p. 1 (Bonita Park at Second and Colorado); May 10, 1954 p. 1 (master plan for three new parks); August 15, 1957 p. 1 (Eaton Canyon Park); July 1, 1962 p. 1 (North Side Park); August 6, 1964 p. 1 (Southeast Arcadia park planned); October 30, 1966 p. 1 (open space planning)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 5, 1950 p. 1; February 23, 1950 p. 1 (Bonita Park at Second and Colorado); May 10, 1954 p. 1 (master plan for three new parks); August 15, 1957 p. 1 (Eaton Canyon Park); July 1, 1962 p. 1 (North Side Park); August 6, 1964 p. 1 (Southeast Arcadia park planned); October 30, 1966 p. 1 (open space planning)

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 4094AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General items regarding Assistance League

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 28, 1955 p. 4 (toy loan); October 1, 1956 p. 1 (donation to Wilderness Park); October 4, 1956 p. 1 ( " ); February 13, 1958 p. 13 (library cart to the Hospital); January 7, 1960 p. 17 (History and Community House at 100 South Santa Anita Avenue. Service club organized 1952, known as Arcadia League. Incorporated in 1954 in the National Assistance League. Photo of building); April 29, 1965 p. 17 (Community House dedicated); September 10, 1969 p. 18 ("Bargain Box" Thrift Shop); March 29, 1972 p. 16 ( " ); September 21, 1972 p. 19 (new "Bargain Box" opens)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 28, 1955 p. 4 (toy loan); October 1, 1956 p. 1 (donation to Wilderness Park); October 4, 1956 p. 1 ( " ); February 13, 1958 p. 13 (library cart to the Hospital); January 7, 1960 p. 17 (History and Community House at 100 South Santa Anita Avenue. Service club organized 1952, known as Arcadia League. Incorporated in 1954 in the National Assistance League. Photo of building); April 29, 1965 p. 17 (Community House dedicated); September 10, 1969 p. 18 ("Bargain Box" Thrift Shop); March 29, 1972 p. 16 ( " ); September 21, 1972 p. 19 (new "Bargain Box" opens)