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

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper455
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 19, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 19, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
455AN
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County Supervisors approved a 20-year contract Tuesday establishing a joint partnership with the nonprofit California Arboretum Foundation, to operate the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper12274
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 4, 1998
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 4, 1998
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
12464AN
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper450
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 7, 1980
Pages
p. 4
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 7, 1980
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
450AN
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted on September 16 NOT to charge a $.25 admission fee at the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper444
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 18, 1975
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 18, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
444AN
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The possibility of a fee for admission to both the Arboretum and Descanso Gardens is being considered by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. At a hearing, Hal Roach, a member of the Board of Governors expressed the hope that the Supervisors would not resort to charging a fee. The fee would NOT be used to keep up the Arboretum, but would go into the County General Fund.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper442
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 28, 1975
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 28, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
442AN
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Peter Atkine, Chief Executive Officer of the Arboretum, has told the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation Board of Trustees that he will resign as of July 1.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25631
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 6, 2003
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p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 6, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arboretum
Atkins, Peter
Los County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Item ID
25831AN
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has extended the summer concert series at the Arboretum for an additional five years. The California Philharmonic is under the direction of Victor Vener.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26418
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 22, 1998
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 22, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
California Philharmonic
Item ID
26618AN
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper453
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 5, 1981
Pages
p. A-9
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 5, 1981
Pages
p. A-9
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
453AN
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $2.5 million settlement Tuesday for Deanna Sprinkel, a woman struck by a tram at the Los Angeles County Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30191
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 6, 2006
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p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 6, 2006
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Sprinkel, Deanna
Accidents
Lawsuits
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Settlements
Trams
Item ID
30378AN
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The California Arboretum Foundation and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation have reached an agreement that the foundation and parks and recreation will co-manage and be equally involved in decisions on the use of the Arboretum. An executive director will be hired.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26417
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 15, 1998
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 15, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
26617AN
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The fountain created by Millard Sheets which sits at the entrance to the Los Angeles County Arboretum may be removed and replaced by another water feature. The plan is in the early stages and the final decision will be make by the Arboretum Foundation Board of Trustees.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24827
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
Dec. 18, 2002
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p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
Dec. 18, 2002
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arboretum
Sheets, Millard
Item ID
25022AN
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The California Arboretum Foundation and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation are negotiating their roles for future management of the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper8020
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Sierra Madre News
Date
September 13, 1996
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p.
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Sierra Madre News
Date
September 13, 1996
Pages
p.
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
7980AN
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Los Angeles County Arboretum celebrates 75th anniversary with an Arboretum Foundation fundraiser event honoring Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger for her ongoing support. The event raised $241,000 for the education programs and care of the 125 acre Arboretum gardens and landmark structures. Also in attendance Michael Desplaines, CEO of the Arboretum, Susan Kranwinkle, Annette Castro Ramirez, and Pamela Hillings Tegtmeyer (all in photos).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36594
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 20, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 20, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A4
Subjects
Barger, Kathryn
Desplaines, Michael
Kranwinkle, Susan
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Ramirez, Annette Castro
Tegtmeyer, Pamela Hillings
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The need for a new Hall of Environmental Education has become paramount. Plans are to build one to hold 1000 people plus 340 student classrooms.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper443
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 31, 1975
Pages
p. A-3
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 31, 1975
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
443AN
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The Arcadia City Council made good Tuesday night on its pledge to not let the budget sit for another 6 months, making cuts which will total approximately $300,000 annually.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10866
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
November 6, 1997
Pages
p. 11
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Sierra Madre News
Date
November 6, 1997
Pages
p. 11
Subjects
Budget
City Council, 1990 - 1999
Item ID
11200AN
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The County Board of Supervisors urged the State Legislature and Governor Reagan to defeat a bill which would make it easier for citizens to form a new county.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2408
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 22, 1974
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 22, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
San Gabriel Valley - Secession
Item ID
2359AN
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Santa Anita Park's opening day for thoroughbred racing will be September 29. Los Angeles County Arboretum's 75th Anniversary Gala honoring Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger takes place on October 14.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 11, 2023
Pages
p. A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 11, 2023
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Barger, Kathryn
Horses and horse racing
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
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Apparently taken a few minutes later than photo #172. Same 2 tents show on left. Balloon is approximately 3 feet off of ground.

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Date
v.1917-1918
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Date
v.1917-1918
Subjects
Balloon School
Physical Description
1 1/2 x 2 1/2 b&w
ID
173
Collection
Photographs
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Photo and text of an L.A. Times newspaper article titled "Historic Santa Anita Tract Deed Delivered to County," describing the transfer of deed for 111-acre tract from Rancho Santa Anita, Inc. to the Los Angeles County Supervisors. The article states that the property will be converted into an arboretum.

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Date
March 27, 1947
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Date
March 27, 1947
Subjects
Arboretum
Rancho Santa Anita, Inc.
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1506
Collection
Photographs
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The Western Jubilee Crystal Ball of the Methodist Hospital Foundation was held on Oct. 5 at the Autry Museum. Mickey Segal, Chair of the hospital foundation, presented the Berger Award in philanthropy to the Forest Lawn Foundation. Approximately $130,000 was raised to benefit the new Maternal Child Health Center at the hospital.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24706
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 18, 2002
Pages
p. D1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 18, 2002
Pages
p. D1
Subjects
Methodist Hospital
Berger Award
Item ID
24900AN
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