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A 90-foot crane used for a movie shoot at the Arboretum toppled arm-first into Baldwin lake, which is being used as the set for the upcoming Columbia Pictures movie "Anaconda."

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: June 13, 1996

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: June 13, 1996

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 5905AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Bali House through the jungle in the north shore at lake at the Arboretum. Part of set for the filming of "A Honeymoon in Bali," starring Madelene Carrol and Fred McMurray. Originally it was to be named "Are Husbands Necessary." Directed by F.H. Griffith, June-July, 1939. Gate shows in front of photo with house in rear. Part of house on right side of photo is draped with what looks like a black cloth.

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Date: 1939

1 image

Date: 1939

Subjects: Arboretum; Film industry; Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1362

Collection: Photographs

Images

Village street scene from set of "On the Road to Singapore," filmed at the Arboretum in 1940. Film starred Bing Crosby and Bob Hope.

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Date: c.1940

1 image

Date: c.1940

Subjects: Arboretum; Film industry; Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1361

Collection: Photographs

Images

One of the houses on the north cove of the lake at the Arboretum which was built for the filming of the movie "Road to Singapore," starring Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour, and Bob Hope. The house is up on stilts in the lake. The movie was filmed in 1940.

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Date: c.1940

1 image

Date: c.1940

Subjects: Arboretum; Film industry; Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1360

Collection: Photographs

Images

Volunteers constructed a replica of a Shoshone shelter, called a WICKIUP, at the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum in Arcadia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 30, 1991

Pages: p. A-3 photo related story

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 30, 1991

Pages: p. A-3 photo related story

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 463AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 4, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 441An

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: Dec. 18, 2002

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: Dec. 18, 2002

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Arboretum; Sheets, Millard

Item ID: 25022AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Administration Building at the Arboretum. A flag pole with two flags is in the center of the photo. No one is visible.

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Date: unknown

1 image

Date: unknown

Subjects: Arboretum

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1439

Collection: Photographs

Images

The variety of scenery at the Arboretum had made it a popular spot as a film location since the 1930's.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News The Star

Date: July 26, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News The Star

Date: July 26, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 19498AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Enormous cut backs, reduced operating hours, and admission fees are all being contemplated as solutions to keeping the Arboretum going in the face of Proposition 13 caused revenue losses.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 22, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 22, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 446AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A fully grown Bengal tiger bit its trainer's ear during a break in filming at the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: December 21, 1997

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: December 21, 1997

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 11858AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1980

Pages: p. 4

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 450AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 442AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

After using the name "Arboretum of Los Angeles" for 55 years, the Arboretum has been given permission to use the name Los Angeles County Botanic Garden. Hopefully the new name will increase attendance.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 16, 2003

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 16, 2003

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Arboretum; Los Angeles County Botanic Garden

Item ID: 25080AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Tour and Task Thursdays at the Arboretum featured a movie-location slide show and a tram tour.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 31, 2000

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 31, 2000

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 19531AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Workshops, classes and displays were offered as part of the annual Gourd Fair at the Los Angeles County Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 12, 2003

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 12, 2003

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Arboretum; Gourd Fair

Item ID: 26803AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A scene from MGM's "Susan and God" starring Joan Crawford and Frederic March. Taken among Oaks north of winery.

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Date: circa 1939

1 image

Date: circa 1939

Subjects: Arboretum; Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1716

Collection: Photographs

Images

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-9

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-9

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 453AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A public meeting was held May 20 at the Arboretum to discuss the use of the name Los Angeles County Botanic Garden instead of Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 21, 2003

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 21, 2003

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Arboretum; Los Angeles County Botanic Garden

Item ID: 25745AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Actor Johnny Sheffield is seen in costume for filming at the Arboretum. He is looking up and holding onto a tree limb with his left hand. Photo probably taken during filming of a Tarzan movie.

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Date: c.1936-1939

1 image

Date: c.1936-1939

Subjects: Motion pictures; Arboretum; Sheffield, Johnny

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1531

Collection: Photographs

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A 90-foot crane used for a movie shoot at the Arboretum toppled arm-first into Baldwin lake, which is being used as the set for the upcoming Columbia Pictures movie "Anaconda."

Images

Village street scene from set of "On the Road to Singapore," filmed at the Arboretum in 1940. Film starred Bing Crosby and Bob Hope.

Images

One of the houses on the north cove of the lake at the Arboretum which was built for the filming of the movie "Road to Singapore," starring Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour, and Bob Hope. The house is up on stilts in the lake. The movie was filmed in 1940.

Images

Volunteers constructed a replica of a Shoshone shelter, called a WICKIUP, at the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum in Arcadia.

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.

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.

Administration Building at the Arboretum. A flag pole with two flags is in the center of the photo. No one is visible.

Images

The variety of scenery at the Arboretum had made it a popular spot as a film location since the 1930's.

Enormous cut backs, reduced operating hours, and admission fees are all being contemplated as solutions to keeping the Arboretum going in the face of Proposition 13 caused revenue losses.

A fully grown Bengal tiger bit its trainer's ear during a break in filming at the Arboretum.

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.

After using the name "Arboretum of Los Angeles" for 55 years, the Arboretum has been given permission to use the name Los Angeles County Botanic Garden. Hopefully the new name will increase attendance.

The Tour and Task Thursdays at the Arboretum featured a movie-location slide show and a tram tour.

Workshops, classes and displays were offered as part of the annual Gourd Fair at the Los Angeles County Arboretum.

A scene from MGM's "Susan and God" starring Joan Crawford and Frederic March. Taken among Oaks north of winery.

Images

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.

A public meeting was held May 20 at the Arboretum to discuss the use of the name Los Angeles County Botanic Garden instead of Arboretum.

Actor Johnny Sheffield is seen in costume for filming at the Arboretum. He is looking up and holding onto a tree limb with his left hand. Photo probably taken during filming of a Tarzan movie.

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