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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper452
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1980
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1980
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
452AN
Collection
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Joan De Fata, plant sciences librarian at the Arboretum of Los Angeles County has been awarded the 2002 Charles Robert Long Award of Extraordinary Merit by the International Council of Botanical and Horticultural Libraries.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 26, 2002
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 26, 2002
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arboretum
De Fata, Joan
Item ID
24578AN
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Jim Bauml, senior biologist at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, keeps track of the plants there with a global positioning system (GPS). Each plant's location coordinates are mapped and input into a computer.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 27, 2006
Pages
p. News 1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 27, 2006
Pages
p. News 1
Subjects
Bauml, Jim
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Plants
Item ID
30479AN
Collection
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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.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 7, 1980
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 7, 1980
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
450AN
Collection
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The Arcadia True Value Hardware Store held an auction to liquidate all its inventory.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper835
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 23, 1988
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 23, 1988
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
True Value Hardware Store
Item ID
835AN
Collection
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The jungle area of the Arboretum is being restored with a $250,000 grant. The jungle has been badly damaged due to heavy use and a fire. It is being restored as a prehistoric jungle garden.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 4, 1975
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 4, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
441An
Collection
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The Los Angeles State and County Arboretum plans to open its 3 acre rain forest exhibit in July featuring several hundred plant specimens from around the world.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper141
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
October 19, 1992
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
October 19, 1992
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
141AN
Collection
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The Successful Partners Adult Reading Center (SPARC) of Arcadia, has been awarded a $775 grant from the Laubach Literacy National Book Scholarship Fund (NBSF). The grant will be used to purchase New Readers Press books and other educational resources to promote literacy and good reading habits at home.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Literacy
Successful Partners Adult Reading Center (SPARC)
Grants
Monies
Item ID
29713AN
Collection
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The Atlantic Richfield Company has contributed $25,000 to the Arboretum to ensure resumption of several programs cut with the passage of Proposition 13.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper448
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 8, 1980
Pages
p. A-2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 8, 1980
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
448AN
Collection
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The Arcadia Historical Museum has been approved for a $100,000 grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for construction of a new museum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27144
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 21, 1999
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 21, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Museum
Item ID
27342AN
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The collection at the Arcadia Historical Museum is described.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
November 12, 1998
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
November 12, 1998
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Museum
Item ID
16849AN
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The plant sale on Saturday, May 3rd, at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, proved to be a gardner's delight with various plants that are difficult to find.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 4, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 4, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
25699AN
Collection
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An exhibit at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum showcases the Seabiscuit memorabilia collection of Lisa Ramaci, other private collectors, and the Museum's collection.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31792
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 7, 2003
Pages
p. 15
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 7, 2003
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Ramaci, Lisa
Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum - exhibits
Seabiscuit (race horse)
Item ID
31989AN
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A new computer, scheduled to begin operating by January 1, will store information about reported traffic accidents and citations. The computer will be used to analyze traffic problems in the city.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3524
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 4, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 4, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Traffic Engineering
Item ID
3408AN
Collection
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Biographical sketch of Arcadia resident Eugene R. Wilson who has been named vice president for Institute relations at the California Institute of Technology.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3627
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 18, 1978
Pages
p. A-2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 18, 1978
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Wilson, Eugene R.
Item ID
3502AN
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The 22nd annual Baldwin Bonanza begins tomorrow, including a barbecue, live and silent auctions, and plant sale. The arboretum's finances and budget are discussed.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 29, 1993
Pages
p. 1 Highlander section
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 29, 1993
Pages
p. 1 Highlander section
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
210AN
Collection
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As of July 1, the City of Arcadia was awarded $31,750 in federal grant funds under the Older Americans Act, Title III. Funds will be used to provide I & R, outreach and volunteer services for older residents of Arcadia and Temple City.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3248
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 30, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 30, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Senior Citizens
Item ID
3154AN
Collection
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Arcadia's Public Works Department is preparing a new computerized traffic flow system to replace the 20-year-old timed system now in use.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3518
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 1, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 1, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Traffic Engineering
Item ID
3402AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Cover of a flyer prepared by a citizen's group supporting passage of bonds to be voted on by City. Money would be used to install a complete sewer system.

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Date
May 1945
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Date
May 1945
Subjects
Arcadia (City)-History-1940-1949
Sewer system
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
901
Collection
Photographs
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Photo of painting of Bonita Hotel done by Edna Lenz (original is part of Historical Paintings Collection at APL). We have not been able to learn what she used to copy this from.

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Date
c.1900
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Date
c.1900
Subjects
Bonita Hotel
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1148
Collection
Photographs
Images
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