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Queen Anne Cottage. Arboretum

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Artist: Justine Wishek

Description: Queen Anne Cottage --Located beside the natural lake in what is now the Arboretum, this guesthouse was designed and built in 1885 by Albert A. Bennett, the father of Baldwin's fourth wife. Before the cottage was completed, Baldwin and his fourth wife separated, and the cottage became a memorial to…

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Artist: Justine Wishek

Description: Queen Anne Cottage --Located beside the natural lake in what is now the Arboretum, this guesthouse was designed and built in 1885 by Albert A. Bennett, the father of Baldwin's fourth wife. Before the cottage was completed, Baldwin and his fourth wife separated, and the cottage became a memorial to the third Mrs. Baldwin, who had died in 1881. The Cottage served as the Baldwin guesthouse on the Ranch. The Queen Anne Cottage was formally dedicated as a State Historic Landmark in 1954.

Item ID: 65W

Collection: Paintings

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The Arcadia Rotary Club was recognized for its work in the renovation of the Queen Anne Cottage Garden at the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 30, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 30, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Rotary Club; Arboretum

Item ID: 26511AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Baldwin Lake at the Arboretum is seen with ducks swimming to the left of the photo. The Queen Anne Cottage is not visible.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Arboretum; Baldwin Lake

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1440

Collection: Photographs

Images

Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden will have its historic buildings upgraded and a new 5-year strategic plan is being drafted for the first time in many years. Among items to be improved are the roof replacement and stabilization of the Hugo Reid Adobe (aka Baldwin Adobe), the rehabilitation of the library, as well as roof replacements for the 126-year-old Queen Anne Cottage of "Fantasy Island" fame, and the Coach Barn. Mitchell Bishop, curator of the historic collections, said he plans to rehabilitate Baldwin Lake.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 31, 2011

Pages: p. A1, A4

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 31, 2011

Pages: p. A1, A4

Subjects: Bishop, Mitchell; Historic Buildings; Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden

Item ID: 32610AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Westfield Group has nominated Santa Anita Park to the National Register of Historic Places, claiming development plans by Caruso Affiliated constitute a threat to the racetrack. Magna Entertainment, owner of the race track, would have to agree to the track being placed on the register. However, placement on the list would not restrict development on the site.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: November 24, 2005

Pages: p. A1, A6

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: November 24, 2005

Pages: p. A1, A6

Subjects: Caruso Affiliated; Magna Entertainment; Mall war; National landmarks; National Register of Historic Places; Preservation; Santa Anita Park race track; Westfield Group

Item ID: 29974AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arboretum provides chance for lovely stroll. Pictures of Queen Anne Cottage and Bauer pool and water fountain.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 12, 2018

Pages: p, A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 12, 2018

Pages: p, A3

Subjects: Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden

Item ID: 35438AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Queen Anne Cottage with red trim at the Los Angeles County Arboretum. Palm trees and Queen Anne Cottage are reflected in Baldwin Lake. Arboretum address is 301 North Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA. Any use of this image must be credited "Photograph by David Stevens. Copyright David Stevens."

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Date: 1990?

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Date: 1990?

Subjects: Baldwin Lake; David Stevens Collection; Historic houses; Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden; Queen Anne Cottage

Physical Description: color image, digital, see i:images

ID: 2284

Collection: Photographs

Images

The Arcadia Beautiful Commission intends to recommend that Holly Avenue School be submitted for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The city's oldest school building, Holly Avenue, built in 1927, is an example of the Spanish Colonial Revival Style.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 30 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 30 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Holly Avenue

Item ID: 2703AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Queen Anne Cottage

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Contents: 1. Lucky Baldwin's "Cottage". Arboretum brochure, 1955. 2. "The Queen Anne Cottage." Lasca Leaves, September, 1974. 3. "Lucky Baldwin's paradise." Los Angeles Times-Home Section, January 2, 1949. 4. "The Queen Anne Cottage." Article by Patricia Warren, May 1973. Three typed pages. 5. "A look into …

Contents: 1. Lucky Baldwin's "Cottage". Arboretum brochure, 1955.; 2. "The Queen Anne Cottage." Lasca Leaves, September, 1974.; 3. "Lucky Baldwin's paradise." Los Angeles Times-Home Section, January 2, 1949.; 4. "The Queen Anne Cottage." Article by Patricia Warren, May 1973. Three typed pages.; 5. "A look into the 'Queen Anne Cottage' and the 'Adobe' ". Arcadia News Post, June 1, 1968. Photos and captions.; 6. "Fire sweeps Arboretum at cottage." News clip, circa December 27, 1969.; 7. "Queen Anne cottage rugs." Daily News Post, January 4, 1968.; 8. "It says here..." San Gabriel Valley Topics, March 9, 1948.; 9. "Lucky Baldwin's Queen Anne Cottage." Los Angeles County publication, undated.; 10. "Lucky's cottage arises from ruins." Los Angeles Times, January 18, 1953. Article and photo.; 11. "Lucky Baldwin's retreat." Article by Susanna B. Dakin, undated. Seven pages.; 12.. "Baldwin cottage will be dedicated." Los Angeles Times, May 17, 1954.; 13. "The Queen Anne Cottage." Lasca Leaves, Winter 1961.; 14. Magazine photo. Unknown source, undated.; 15. "On the lake." News photo, undated.; 16. "In its day." News photo, March 23, 1950.; 17. "Queen Anne Cottage." Los Angeles State and County Arboretum telephone book cover, December 1968.; 18. Periodical photo of Queen Anne Cottage, 1966. Two copies.; 19. "The Baldwin 'Queen Anne' Cottage." Arcadia Tribune, January 31, 1965.; 20. Copy of original photos of Queen Anne Cottage at Arboretum. (#197, #173, #168); 21. "One day only: Queen Anne Cottage to be opened." Los Angeles Times, December 7, 1978. Photos.; 22. Five color patch of the Queen Anne Cottage in the background with horse racing in the foreground.; 23. "Restoration: Old California rancho days revived in Arcadia." Pasadena Star News, August 23, 1953.; 24. Queen Anne Cottage Fact Sheet. From Sandy Snider, Arboretum. undated.; 25. Baldwin House 1881: Arcadia, California. Excerpt from book "West Coast Victorians: a Nineteenth Century Legacy" by Kenneth Naversen, published 1987. Color photos and text.; 26. Southern California Landmarks Queen Anne Cottage, article from Westways, February 1966. Drawing by Peter Alexander.

Subjects: Queen Anne Cottage

Item ID: 43AF

Collection: Subject Files

Queen Anne Cottage at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, with its distinctive red roof and bell tower. View of the house is partially obstructed by trees. The lake is in the foreground.

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Date: c. 1990s

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Date: c. 1990s

Subjects: Houses; Los Angeles County Arboretum; Queen Anne Cottage

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 2166

Collection: Photographs

Images

A Queen Anne Cottage open house is planned. The history of the cottage is given.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 30, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 30, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Queen Anne Cottage

Item ID: 27959AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Queen Anne Cottage is seen from across the lake, with a reflection of the cottage in the lake. Cottage was used by Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin. Currently on the grounds of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Original fiberboard print. Caption reads "Views of Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley, E. A. Bonine, Photo., Lamanda Park, Los Angeles Co., Cal."

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Date: c.1900?

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Date: c.1900?

Subjects: Queen Anne Cottage; Arboretum

Physical Description: 5 1/4 x 8 1/2 b&w

ID: 1694

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photographs show the interior and exterior of the Queen Anne Cottage on a tour on Mother's Day. Carmel Padgett is the docent.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 15, 2006

Pages: p. A4

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 15, 2006

Pages: p. A4

Subjects: Queen Anne Cottage; Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden; Mother's Day; Tours; Padgett, Carmel

Item ID: 30233AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information regarding Queen Anne Cottage

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 3, 1952 p. 1 (reconstsruction); June 5, 1953 Section II, p. 2 (architect); June 25, 1953 p. 1 (picture before restoration); May 13, 1954 p. 1 (dedicated); February 9, 1956 p. 7 (restored); February 15, 1960 p. 1 (architect); October 14, 1973 p. A-5 (restoration)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 3, 1952 p. 1 (reconstsruction); June 5, 1953 Section II, p. 2 (architect); June 25, 1953 p. 1 (picture before restoration); May 13, 1954 p. 1 (dedicated); February 9, 1956 p. 7 (restored); February 15, 1960 p. 1 (architect); October 14, 1973 p. A-5 (restoration)

Subjects: Queen Anne Cottage

Item ID: 4153AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Queen Anne Cottage. Baldwin, Elias J."Lucky"

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Artist: Edna Lenz

Description: Baldwin Memories -- These Baldwin artifacts, which represent items belonging to Lucky Baldwin and his wife Jennie Dexter, reportedly used to be on display in the Queen Anne Cottage. They include a solid gold horseshoe, pure gold nuggets, one of Baldwin's first watches, satin slippers and kid gloves.

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Artist: Edna Lenz

Description: Baldwin Memories -- These Baldwin artifacts, which represent items belonging to Lucky Baldwin and his wife Jennie Dexter, reportedly used to be on display in the Queen Anne Cottage. They include a solid gold horseshoe, pure gold nuggets, one of Baldwin's first watches, satin slippers and kid gloves.