Contents

1. Grand Opening Flyer for Shen's Books and Supplies, February 1992.

2. "Lee Tracy opens new service station." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1934, page 1.

3. "Modern Rest Home in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1934, page 7.

4. "Night vision devices (Varo Optical)." Arcadia Tribune, December 3, 1967.

5. "Teb Inc. Pioneers City's Chicago Park." Arcadia Tribune, December 1967. Other articles in this series are in the last 2 months of 1967.

6. "He lined his (Nutria Raising)." Mechanix Illustrated, no date.

7. "Medical Breakthrough (Dupaco Inc.)." Arcadia Tribune, December 22, 1966.

8. "Midst of depression (Kophamer - Carl's Corn)." Arcadia News Post, January 16, 1970.

9. "Carl Kophamers receive." Arcadia Tribune, January 21, 1970.

10. "An idea made of glass (Arcadia Sliding Glass Doors)." Fortune, November 1955, page 250.

11. "Curry can save water (Drip Irrigation)." Arcadia Tribune, July 22, 1973.

12. Standard Industrial Survey. Profile for business location, July 1963.

13. "Arcadia company plays big role (D.B. Milliken Company)." Arcadia News Post, December 5, 1969.

14. "Old pharmacy closing (Arcadia Pharmacy)." Arcadia Tribune, April 28, 1974, page A4.

15. "King's Pharmacy." Arcadia Tribune, February 24, 1977, page C6.

16. "Discovering a new oil field." Copied from original promotion brochure in scrapbook of Alton Green, circa 1926-1927.

17. "Arcadia Drive-In Market." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930, pages 16-17.

18. "Arcadia Business districts." News clip, circa 1930.

19. Notes on Hinshaw's Department Store.

20. "Arcadia has space." Chamber of Commerce brochure, no date.

21. "Footprints in space." D.B. Milliken brochure, no date.

22. Arcadia Industrial and Manufacturing Guide, 1961.

23. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Industrial and Manufacturing Guide, 1968.

24. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Industrial and Manufacturing Guide, 1971.

25. Arcadia Industrial Directory, 1973.

26. Arcadia Industrial Directory, 1976.

27. "Schmidt selects strategic sites for new brewery." News clip, circa 1933-1934.

28. "One of the first samples of what may be expected. Proposed theater in El Rancho Shopping District." Herald Tribune, March 22, 1948.

29. House at 22 E. Foothill. Quote from Phyllis Walker, January 23, 1978.

30. Quaser Industries' Sales Promotional Androids, circa 1978.

31. "International Headquarters." Arcadia Tribune, April 20, 1978.

32. "Arcadia shopping centers." Chamber of Commerce map showing shopping areas, circa 1974?

33. "Arcadia business districts." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.

34. "Carl's Corn." Reference to Arcadia Tribune article, August 22, 1974.

35. "First national Bank of Arcadia is being organized." Inglewood California News, May 19, 1916.

36. Some department store openings, pre 1967.

37. List of Arcadia Tribune entries on subject.

38. "Groundbreaking marks fresh start on center." Arcadia Tribune, July 26, 1964.

39. "Pantry Market opens newest store in Golden West Village." Arcadia Tribune, June 9, 1966.

40. "Vons to build new unit." Arcadia Tribune, July 14, 1966.

41. "Grand opening at Marketowne." Arcadia Tribune, February 26, 1948.

42. "First Village Center to house grocery (El Rancho Market)." Arcadia Tribune, June 10, 1948.

43. "Parking problem solved for shoppers in West Arcadia area." Arcadia Tribune, March 20, 1952.

44. "West Arcadia welcomes new Hinshaw's Department Store." Arcadia Tribune, March 20, 1952.

45. "New store in West Arcadia opens on site of first one." Arcadia Tribune, March 30, 1952. Refers to first building in West Arcadia.

46. "West Arcadia Business Association cooperation sparks shopping district." Arcadia Tribune, March 30, 1952.

47. "West side shows development since 1924." News clip, August 3, 1934.

48. Article about the Android Amusement Corporation that rents robots. New West.

49. "Business district goes for new respectability (Diamond Jubilee Supplement)." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978.

50. "New local bank possible." Arcadia Tribune, September 17, 1978, page A1.

51. "Savings and Loan grows." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978. Supplement about the history of Homes Savings and Loan in Arcadia.

52. "Business district: from saloons to new respectability." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1978.

53. Arcadia All Pro Athletic Club. Promotional flyer, January 1979.

54. "Business license information and requirements." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce booklet, 1978.

55. "Landmark gone - Hartzler Shoe Store." Arcadia Tribune, February 8, 1979.

56. "Pair banking on permit approval." Arcadia Tribune, January 14, 1979.

57. "Mergers add to growth." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978, supplement.

58. "Enlarges shop (Becker's Dress Shop)." Arcadia Tribune, September 7, 1934.

59. "Physicians and dentists in Monrovia market area." Statistics showing members of both categories in Arcadia and other nearby towns. Coldwell-Banker economic study, done for Monrovia, 1976.

60. "Great Western Arcadia opens." Arcadia Tribune, June 26, 1979, page B1.

61. "Arcadia gets its own bank." Arcadia Tribune, July 15, 1979, page A1.

62. Logo of First National Bank of Arcadia. Copy of check loaned by Phyllis Walker. Check had been written by her grandfather, Dr. Fletcher G. Sanborn, whose practice and home were at 100 N. First Avenue.

63. "Arcadia Hardware Company." News clip, 1934.

64. Joseph Becker, proprietor of Becker's Dress Shop.

65. "Arcadia's newest service station (owner Roy Swanson)." News clip, 1934.

66. "When on June 1, 1925, the First National Bank of America ..." News clip, no date.

67. "Summary statistics for counties and cities with 2,500 inhabitants or more. 1977 Census of Wholesale Trade.

68. "Summary statistics for cities with 500 establishments or more." 1977 Census of Retail Trade.

69. "Arcadia Lumber: it's a local landmark." Arcadia Tribune, June 1, 1980, photo.

70. Notes on saddlery shops and stables in Arcadia. Information supplied by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum.

71. "Statistics by kind of business for major retail centers and central business districts in SMSA." 1977 Census of Retail Trade.

72. "This sleek 1935 Chevrolet panel truck is ...(Ralph's Flowers)." Arcadia Temple City Courier, May 1, 1980.

73. Fact sheet on Carl's Corn Stand. Information given by daughter Arly Kophamer Barton, July 1980.

74. "Oldest continuous one-owner business in the City of Arcadia." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce New Bulletin, 1981.

75. Ad for Dr. C.B. Caldwell and Dr. F.G. Sanborn. Source and date unknown.

76. "Gourmet Graphic of Arcadia district." Pasadena Star News, 1993.

77. "Arcadia bagel bakery on a roll." Prodigy from Los Angeles Times, November 13, 1994.

78. "An open letter to you from H. Richard Closson, President of Huntington Bank." Flyer from Huntington Bank, 1981.

79. Business license information and requirements for establishment, 1981. Booklet for the new businessman planning to establish a business in Arcadia.

80. "Dairy features all products (Hugh E. Buck Dairy)." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.

81. "Changes business to home town (Dr. Carl F. Bass, Optometrist)." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.

82. "Arcadia's pioneer printers (D.H. and Frank G. Roush)." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.

83. Rancho Television Center announces their opening. Business announcement in greeting card format with Queen Anne Cottage on front, 1950.

84. "Downtown group paces growth of shopping district - McCoy Building." News clip, no date.

85. "Arcadia Hardware." Arcadia tribune, August 3, 1937. The same picture as in #63.

86. "Stoker's Market on Santa Anita." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.

87. George. N. Boyer, Jeweler. 1948 calendar.

88. "The drive-in market." News clip, 1933.

89. "Romancing the carriage (William Barton family)." News Digest, Volume III, Number 21, May 27 - June 2, 1987, pages 5-6.

90. Businesses in Arcadia over 30-40 years. List compiled from City Directory, 1986.

91. "Ribbon cutting (Sir Speedy Print Shop)." Arcadia Highlander, May 6, 1987.

92. "Pain of progress in Arcadia (Golden West Village)." Pasadena Star News, Monday Business section, March 14, 1988.

93. Teledyne profile (English edition), 1986.

94. A letter regarding Arcadia Ceramics from Jenny Derwich of Jenstan - research in U.S. pottery and porcelain, May 13, 1988.

95. "Hinshaw's readies for closeout." Pasadena Star News, June 24, 1992.

96. Hinshaw's Going Out of Business Sale. Flyer, June 26, 1992.

97. Hinshaw's Going Out of Business Sale. Flyer, June 27, 1992.

98. "Departed stores. Hinshaw's in Arcadia is latest retailer to be squeezed out." Los Angeles Times, June 27, 1992, Section D, page 1.

99. 1993 Retail Store Sales Tax Budget Estimates. By Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates, November 2, 1993.

100. Draft listing of 1993 Arcadia Top 25 Sales Tax producers; Top 17 Property Owners by 1992 Assessed Value; Top TOT (Bed Tax) Hotels; City of Arcadia Employers with 50 or more employees on site. March 1994.

101. City of Arcadia Information for Businesses. Economic Development Department, City of Arcadia, November 1989.

102. City of Arcadia Information for Businesses. Economic Development Department, City of Arcadia, January 1992.

103. Lease rate data information sheet. Economic Development Department, City of Arcadia, July 1995.

104. "Slimming by the sea so happily." San Gabriel Valley Tribune, March 14, 1991, page C1.

105. "Time is changing in the Model S & L." New York Times, May 22, 1996.

106. Article regarding the new Southern California Floral and Perfume Company in Arcadia. Monrovia Planet, June 4, 1887.

107. "Who's on First? Ralph's Florist on First Avenue." Arcadia Weekly, February 20, 1997.

108. "Hotel deal done (Extended Stay America Hotel)." Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 1997, page 1.

109. Charles Eaton Entrepreneur of restaurants. The Gryphon. June 1947. Pub. by United Pacific Insurance Company.

110. Summary of industrial survey. 1929.

111. Road atlas and travel guide which has advertisements for Arcadia businesses. c.1982

112. Article about Chantry Flat mule station. Pasadena Star News. March 2, 2001.

113. Flyer opposing the presence of the Golden Eyes Gentlemen's Club, a nude juice bar in Arcadia. probably 1999.

114. Arcadia sales tax third quarter receipts during April-June 1997.

115. Letter dated September 6, 2001 from CB Richard Ellis, Inc. announcing the execution of a 30,000 square foot building for National Automobile and Casualty Insurance Company at 51 North Fifth Avenue and an additional 55,600 square foot 3-story office building at 488 Santa Clara Street. Invitation to the ground breaking ceremony on October 11, 2001 and a color marketing flyer showing location and renderings of the buildings.

116. Two brochures on programs being held at "The Carter Report Center" located at 100 W. Duarte Road. c2002

117. 1993 Arcadia downtown business owner listing. Includes business name, address, owner name and description, phone number and number of employees. August 2, 1993.

118. 1993 Assessor's Record Search Books listing of downtown Arcadia property owners. August 25, 1993.

119. 1984 Los Angeles County Assessor Roll Print listing of downtown Arcadia property owners. 1984.

120. Brochure for El Rancho Meat and Provisions, Inc. located at 624 S. Santa Anita. c2003.

121. Letter to Janet Sporleder from Judy Wang, Marketing Assistant at AddALL.com with information on the company and 11 bookmark designs for review.

122. Commercial/Industrial Properties Lease Rate Data Information Sheet. November 2003. Includes information on the available square feet, land use, lease terms, and agent or owner for properties in the city business areas - Downtown, Duarte Road/First Avenue, West Arcadia, North Arcadia, South Arcadia, and Chicago Park.

123. E.J. Gengler Mfg. Co. instruction sheet for the "Time-Her-Rite Milking Machine Timer" (dairy equipment). Copyright 1942 and 1944. See also: vertical file Oral History for more information on Edwin J. Gengler.

124. Milliken Gardens, 1951 catalog and order sheets (inserted). This was a nursery or flower seller at 385 W. Colorado Street, Arcadia, California. Note that California sales tax is 3% on the order forms.

125. "2008 Top 6 Icons: Entrepreneurs" from The Magazine, Pasadena Foothills Region, June 2008, Vol 2, Issue 6; pp. 18-21. www.themagazinell.com. Articles by Steve Tobia, features six entrepreneurs, including business owner Paul Rusnak, owner of local automobile dealership Rusnak Mercedes Benz (Rusnak Auto Group).

126. Potenza College Consulting pamphlet, 1201 W. Huntington Drive, Suite 106, Arcadia, CA 91007. In business since 2000. No date.

127. The Cottage Shop, 1107 S. Baldwin Avenue. Newspaper ad for a jet-black super-gloss, padded box containing 50 match books, called the "Ebony Chest" for $1.60. Los Angeles Times, February 11, 1945.

128. Newspaper ad for Milliken Gardens, 385 W. Colorado Street, Arcadia, California. Selling irises and daylilies for $3.50. Los Angeles Times, April 11, 1943.

129. Yes, Southern California Can Grow Good Tobacco, Too. Los Angeles Times, August 15, 1920. John Glenn and David Ford grow tobacco on thirty acres in Monrovia and Arcadia. Their business is the Glenn-Ford Plantation.

130. Keychain-key fob The Arcadia Tradition, "Celebrate Downtown!" March 30, 1996.

131. Mrs. Arlowyn Barton introduces Carl's Sweet Corn now packaged to insure tenderness. Arcadia Tribune, August 23, 1956. (Photo of Arly Barton).

132. Vanishing institutions by Scott Hettrick, from Arcadiasbest.com and Mountain Views News, February 28, 2015. Businesses in Arcadia that have closed include Arcadia Welfare and Thrift, Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, 101-to-1 Cocktail Bar, and Vons Headquarters in the former May Company store building on Michillinda Avenue.

133. The Changing Face of Arcadia-Commercial Brokerage Firm Submits Proposal for Downtown Districts. Arcadia Weekly, February 4, 2016.

134. Logistics project approved, 81-acre site, formerly a gravel mine, a 1.6 million-square-foot logistics center and industrial park is in Arcadia, but it abuts an El Monte residential neighborhood and El Monte leaders are asking Arcadia to consider sharing its revenues from the project. By Courtney Tompkins, Pasadena Star News, p. A3, March 3, 2016.

135. Trial will decide GemCoin CEO's debt. Steve Chen was part of pyramid scheme, Pasadena Star News, December 30, 2016.

136. Map of business districts in Arcadia and demographic estimates, letter by Tim Schwehr of Arcadia Development Services Dept. about NAI Capital consultants. October 14, 2016.

137. Business card for Barton's Carriages, the William Barton Family, Arly Barton and Bill Barton. See also related Carl's Sweet Corn, Carl Kophamer.

138. 4 articles. Rabbit growers, rabbit breeders, National Rabbit Association of America will meet in the Chamber of Commerce room at City Hall. Program will feature a display of Junior Bucks and Does. Everyone is invited to attend and bring one or more of their rabbits. Building hits million mark. September permits push total to $1,101,525 for 1938. Largest single item on the official building report was $18,000 for Santa Anita Park entrance building which houses ticket booths. Home of Arcadia's home newspaper Arcadia Bulletin. City Council plans improvements called to order by Mayor Malin, including discussions of dances held at American Legion, rezoning Huntington Strip and angled parking lines in front of Market Basket. Arcadia Bulletin, October 6, 1938.

139. Letterhead from Baker's Commercial Refrigeration 144 East Huntington Drive, Phone: DOuglas7-7904. Besocke Tool & Manufacturing Co. 228 North First Avenue, Phone: DOuglas7-2092. Modern Decorators 405 Genoa Street, Phone: DOuglas7-1147. Trailertown 4241 East Live Oak, Phone: DOuglas7-3878 (Fred and Emma Munson)

140. Grand Opening of Nash's West Arcadia Store, Arcadia Tribune, July 2, 1953. Location at 1325 South Baldwin Avenue. Architect Yates Palz. Ralph G. Browning, West Arcadia manager.

141. Due to the drought in Mexico, red jalapeno peppers needed to make Huy Fong Foods' sriracha sauce are in short supply. Though Ray Goei of Arcadia says he isn't worried because he still has a big bottle at home, he may find an empty shelf or a hefty price increase when he tries to get more. A 9-ounce bottle of Huy Fong's chili sauce, normally $2.49 is now offered on Ebay for $18.89 and $34.50 from a third-party seller on Walmart.com. This week, the Arcadia branch of 99 Ranch Market had the 17-ounce bottle on sale for $5.98. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A8, July 9, 2023.

142. 99 Ranch Market opens in shops at Santa Anita. Pasadena Star News, p. A3, October 2, 2023.

143. Let's make a record! With the comeback of the popularity of vinyl records and the resulting bottleneck created in their production, Gil Tamazyan, Moe Espinosa (a.k.a. Drumcell), Surachai, and Cyrusrex founded Onyx Record Press in Arcadia. Using new, advanced machinery, they hope to fill a void and help independent artists continue to put their music out without the frustrating delays. Pasadena Star News, p. C4, October 22, 2023.

144. Fans commiserate in closing of their beloved bookstore. Karen Kropp, owner of the Book Rack in Arcadia, announced the closure of the store on First Avenue after forty years. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A7, February 29, 2024..

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Business and Industry

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3 folders

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41AF

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Contents

1. "Caminos." First anniversary publication of Historical Society, May 1954. Three copies.

2. "Historical Society ..." Arcadia Tribune, February 21, 1955.

3. "Historical Society dedicates." Arcadia Tribune, May 17, 1956.

4. "Arcadia history now displayed." News clip, circa 1966.

5. "Historical Society to open." Arcadia Tribune, October 20, 1966.

6. "Historical items on display." Arcadia Tribune, February, 1967.

7. "Society marks." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.

8. "Caminos." Newsletter of Historical Society, October 1974.

9. Commemorating Silver Anniversary brochure, October 1977.

10. Invitation to the dedication of the Arcadia Historical Society Museum. Official program of service held May 20, 1956 in Arcadia County Park. NOTE: This location later had to be vacated and use of the building returned to Los Angeles County.

11. "Arcadia welcomes new museum." Highlander, March 13, 1984, page 1.

12. "Caminos." Newsletter of Historical Society, March 1978.

13. Previews of coming attractions, 1988.

14. Arcadia Historical Museum brochure, 1989.

15. Development Services Department Staff Report recommending acceptance of $300,000 from Ruth and Charles Gilb to the Arcadia Historical Society for a new historical museum.

16. Program from Ruth V. and Charles E. Gilb Historical Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony. March 3, 2000.

17. Former Arcadia Mayor Floretta Lauber elected president of the Arcadia Historical Society. Sunday Star, July 15, 2001, p. A1.

18. Memo to the Mayor and City Council from Don Penman, Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director on the "Report and Recommendation to Approve the Lease Agreement Between the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Historical Society for the Lease and Construction of the Historical Museum." March 16, 1999. (Money donated by Ruth and Charles Gilb to build a new Arcadia Historical Museum.)

19. "Caminos." Newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, May 2002, November 2002, January 2003, March 2003, c. October 2003, April 2005, January 2007, May 2010, October 2011.

20. Arcadia Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony, May 14, 2008 at LA County Arcadia Park. Unveiling of "History Lives Here" markers.

21. "The Beat Goes On: Arcadia's Backyard Bands of the Sixties," October 15, 2009. Arcadia Historical Society Brown Bag Lunch Talk with Gene Glasco. The bands, namely Fenwyck, CRY, and Mystery Brothers, and music of Arcadian Pat Robinson were discussed.

22. Arcadia Historical Society press release dated December 3, 2009. Historical marker dedication: Santa Anita Park, part of the 75th anniversary opening day celebration December 26, 2009. The marker is the sixth in a series created by the Society under the slogan, "History Lives Here."

23. Press release--Historical marker dedication: Adams' Pack Station on April 17, 2011. Part of 75th anniversary celebration, last remaining station of its kind in forest, 5th anniversary of ownership by Deb and Sue Burgess. This is the seventh marker dedicated by the Arcadia Historical Society. February 25, 2011.

24. Historical marker deducation and sneak preview Sept. 24 and Oct. 2 Los Angeles County Arboretum (former home of Lucky Baldwin). Ninth marker dedicated by the Arcadia Historical Society, showcases vintage photographs and descriptions of the history and evolution of the Los Angeles County Arboretum that was once the home of Arcadia founder Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, near main entrance of Arboretum. Mountain Views News, p. 6, September 15, 2012.

25. "History Lives Here" historical marker #10 noting Arcadia city founder Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, to be installed November, 2012.

26. History Lives Here historical marker #10 dedication in Arcadia April 16: Elias "Lucky" Baldwin. Arcadia Weekly, p. 9, March 28, 2013, near Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue.

27. History Lives Here historical marker #9 at Arboretum, by Lauragene Swenson. The Weekly Star, p. 2, October 7, 2012.

28. History Lives Here historical marker #10 dedication April 16: Elias "Lucky" Baldwin. Mountain Views News, p. 7, March 30, 2013.

29. "Walk of Champions Coming to Arcadia," Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 27, 2013. Funds are being raised to install the first fifty plaques in the sidewalks along Huntington Drive, in Arcadia's historic downtown area, to celebrate famous race horses, like Seabiscuit, jockeys, and trainers with a new Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions.

30. Bits and pieces about the Arcadia Historical Society. Objectives of the society and a brief history of the Arcadia Historical Society. n.d.

31. Arcadia Historical Society, Inc. By-Laws. Final draft #7, June 2005.

32. Echoes of hoofbeats: Thoroughbred Walk of Champions to honor history of horse racing. Sandy Snider gives talk about the project at the museum. Pasadena Star News, August 23, 2014.

33. Grand opening and dedication September 27, 2014 of the Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions, from page 1 of the Fall 2014 City of Arcadia Newsletter "Arcadia Community News."

34. Arcadia Historical Society to unveil Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions. Arcadia Weekly, September 11, 2014.

35A. Save the date-Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions Grand Opening color postcard, September 27, 2014. 35 B. Invitation to grand opening.

36A. Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions, a project of Arcadia Historical Society, brochure. 36B. Invitation to Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions Gala Celebration honoring 2015 and 2016 inductess, special recognition Victor Espinoza, May 24, 2016.

37. Historical Markers Project-History Lives Here staff report from William R. Kelly, City Manager to Mayor and City Council, June 3, 2003. Summary, discussions, fiscal impact and recomendation to proceed with project.

38. Arcadia Depot & Hotel historical marker dedication January 26 at Arcadia Transit Plaza, Mountain Views News, January 24, 2017.

39. Arcadia Historical Society's annual membership meeting and achievement award celebration for Arcadia Chinese Association's 35 years of community service, May 13, 2017. Lists past presidents of Arcadia Chinese Association, and program.

40. Caminos-Newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society Spring 2016 contains Chronology of Arcadia's railways from 1883 to 2016 when Metro Gold Line Arcadia station was dedicated. Caminos-Newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Fall 2018 contains articles about Ed Andersen's presentation Lucky Baldwin: the man who was never licked, the annual Moon Festival, Downtown Halloween Festival, and Baldwin Lake "History Lives Here" historical marker. Caminos-Newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society Spring 2019, contains articles about Carol Libby's annual garden party, origins of Methodist Hospital of Southern California, historical plaque dedication at Cuccia Mansion-Quint House, the presentation of the program Anita Baldwin: an unconventional woman at Arcadia Public Library, and new directors on the Arcadia Historical Society Board.

41. The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Winter 2020, Volume 1, Edition 1, its inaugural edition, contains article about how the Arcadia Bulletin newspaper came to be. The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Spring 2020, contains article about 1918-a year of destiny in Arcadia (Cooperative Arcadians-Arcadia Woman's Club, Rose Parade, Balloon School, Ross Field). The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Fall 2020. Volume 1, Edition 3. Includes remembrance of Carol G. Libby, 1929-2020. The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Spring 2021. Volume II, Edition 1. Murder mystery is smash success! The Society's annual Murder Mystery Dinner raised more than $3000 to further the mission of the Society. Fall 2021 newsletter. Volume II, Edition 2. Anita M. Baldwin statue unveiled! Statue of Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's daughter, Anita, was unveiled October 25, 2021 on the grounds of the Le Meridien Hotel on Huntington Drive. Dubbed "A Legacy of Charity" in homage to Ms. Baldwin's famous philanthropic spirit, the bronze figure displays eleven elements, each representing an important aspect of Ms. Baldwin's life. Winter 2022 newsletter, Vol II, Edition 3. Spring 2022 newsletter, Vol II, Edition 4. The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Winter 2024, Volume IV, Edition 1. Spotlights board member Jolene Cadenbach and includes article on Ross Field balloon school.

42. Historical Tid Bits about Cuccia-Quint house, built 1919 at 526 Duarte Road, honored as Arcadia's first historic landmark. Historical Tid Bits about Cozad Park at southwest corner of Second Avenue and Huntington Drive.

43. Program-Dedication of Historical Marker #11 at Gold Line Arcadia Station, Arcadia Transit Plaza on January 26, 2017. See also VF Railroads, #22 for Arcadia's Railway Transportation Chronology Timeline.

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Historical Society

Item ID

98AF

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1. "Historical Art of Valley." Arcadia Tribune, November 10, 1967. Two copies.

2. "Gallery Guide." Guide to historic paintings, eleven pages. Two copies.

3. Invitation to presentation of paintings, November 12, 1967. Copy of brochure, two pages.

4. "Library group will present water colors." Los Angeles Times, November 9, 1967.

5. "Historical paintings for." Arcadia Tribune, November 6, 1967.

6. "Presentation of historical art to be made today" Arcadia Tribune, November 12, 1967.

7. Edna Lenz and Justine Wishek watercolors. Oral history regarding their 100 watercolors donated to the Arcadia Library from the Friends of the Library. Undated.

8. Appraisal of Lenz/Wishek paintings by Poulson Galleries, December 1996. Original and acid-free copy.

9. "Library to keep Lenz/Wishek Watercolor Collection." Arcadia Weekly, March 27, 1997, page 24.

10. Photo of display rack used to display Lenz/Wishek paintings in the late 1960s-1970s.

11. "Agreement of Sale." Copy of contract of sale of paintings to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library by Mrs. Edna B. Lenz and Mrs. Justine J. Wishek. Total amount $2,000. Witnessed and executed August 2nd, 1966. (Original in file cabinet)

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Library-Local Historical Paintings

Item ID

144AF

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Less detail

Contents

1. Lessons from history. Article describing the new museum building with floor plan and color photos. World Architecture, May 2002, page 44-50. (Magazine and color copy)

2. Arcadia Historical Museum. Article written in German. Bauwelt May 17, 2002.

3. Article describing the museum written in both English and Japanese. Color and b/w photos. Architecture and Urbanism, 02:06 No. 381.

4. Invitation from Arcadia Historical Society and Santa Anita Park for a wine and light supper with proceeds to benefit the Arcadia Historical Museum Building Fund. December 13, 1999. Digital graphic of new museum on front of invitation. Also 2nd copy of graphic photo.

5. Needs Assessment Survey and Report. May 19, 1999. City of Arcadia, Arcadia Historical Museum, Arcadia Historical Society. Prepared by: Sparano + Mooney Architecture, Inc.

6. "Museum Contractor Selected," City of Arcadia press release, August 2, 2000. Bid awarded to Van Nuys based BEGL Construction Co., Inc.

7. "Museum dreams - Arcadia Historical Society fills larger building with its collected treasures. The Sunday Star, October 28, 2001, page 1-2. Article describing the Oct. 20th grand opening of the museum. Includes photo of Ruth and Charles Gilb.

8. Press release dated August 7, 2002 announcing that the Arcadia Historical Museum will be joining museums around the nation in "Museums Celebrate America Freedoms: Joining Communities in a Day of Remembrance September 11." Details of the activities at the museum on September 11 are included.

9. Color brochure on the museum with membership application. 2002.

10. Invitation to the preview party for the grand opening of the museum, October 19, 2001. Given by the Arcadia Historical Society and the City of Arcadia. 11. Formal invitation to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the museum on Saturday, October 20, 2001.

12. Local girl's Gold Award project to be part of Arcadia's September 11th Day of Remembrance at the Arcadia Historical Museum. Tiffany Tseng volunteers at the museum and photographed local residents and asked them to share their thoughts on America and September 11th. The Sunday Star, September 8, 2002, p.1.

13. Grand Opening Ceremony program. October 20, 2001.

14. Informal flyer from The Arcadia Historical Society and The City of Arcadia inviting people to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the museum on October 20, 2001.

15. President's Message from CAMINOS, newsletter of the Arcadia Historical Society, welcoming the new curator, Maren (Marni) Hackley. Includes background information on her. January 2002.

16. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum postcard. "Have you visited the new Museum?" Orange crate label created by Anielka Gallo on front of postcard with address, days and hours open. 2002. (4 postcards)

17. Seabiscuit mania. Arcadia Historical Museum shows off items celebrating horse-racing icon. Sunday Star, August 17, 2003, page 1.

18. Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum, Long Range Plan 2006.

19. Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum general information on 9"x4" card. Shows Anoakia Fountain on front side and light fixture from Anoakia designed by Maynard Dixon on the back side.

20. Gallery Guide to the "Army Balloon School" exhibit that ran November 2005 through January 2006.

21. "Profiles in courage: veteran registry on display at Arcadia Museum." The Weekly Star, May 29, 2007. Curator Alycia Wood is in photograph.

22. "A Trip Down Memory Lane...Salute to former Arcadia High School Educators" exhibit. Invitation to opening reception, February 7, 2006.

23. Postcard for "A Trip Down Memory Lane...Stories by former Arcadia High School Educators," an Arcadia Historical Society Program, January 29, 2006.

24. "Childhood Memories of Dolls" photo and caption of museum exhibit curated by Hwee-Ching Sinclair. Pasadena Star News, December 12, 2007, p. Local 2.

25. Exhibit pays tribute to Tongva tribe, Weekly Star, a supplement to the Pasadena Star News, September 18, 2008. Museum exhibit is called Tongva: our voice, our history, our people.

26. Celebrating 5 years, a Sunday Soiree, October 22, 2006 program, with museum's vision statement, mission statement, and goals. Lists names of Historical Museum Commission and Arcadia Historical Society Board. Timeline of recent Arcadia history from 1974-2006.

27. Arcadia Historical Museum Foundation 10th anniversary celebration dinner program, October 9, 2011.

28. Arcadia Historical Museum Foundation proposed Education Center leaflet, including artist's rendering, July 2010.

29. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum Map, undated.

30. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum postcard "Add your name to our donor tree." Donating a leaf starts at $250.

31. 2009 Exhibit Calendar, including January through March 6, 2010.

32. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum two sided pamphlet, 9" x 4" cardstock with museum's mission, hours, parking, basic information. Undated.

33. History of the Arcadia Museum (postcard size). No date.

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Museums-Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum

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1. "Historic house faces wreckers." Pasadena Star News, March 2, 1961. O.D. Harris home.

2. "The start of it all." News clip, no date. Hiram Unruh home.

3. "The first house on Arcadia town site." Note paper printed by Edna Lenz. O. D. Harris home.

4. "Historic Otto Winkler house demolished." Arcadia Tribune, April 27, 1975.

5. Letter from W. T. Beckwith regarding the Richard Neutra designed house on Sycamore and Oakwood.

6. "The Unruh home." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.

7. Fact sheet on the house at 100 North First Avenue.

8. "Colorful bit of history torn down." Arcadia Tribune, June 22, 1978.

9. "An old house gets a new look. Peter Cuccia home, now owned and used by Our Savior Lutheran Church at 512 West Duarte Road." Arcadia Tribune, October 19, 1978.

10. Title search papers conducted on property at 15 West Colorado Boulevard. O.D. Harris house shows place built circa 1887.

11. Title search on property at 206 North First Avenue, north-east corner of First and Santa Clara, February 1981. Five pages from Title Insurance listing names and owners from Hugo Reid to date.

12. Historical Arcadia home to be shown on Holiday Homes Tour. Includes name of colonel Northam who originally built the Clara Baldwin Stocker house.

13. "Old jailhouse faces destruction." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1964-1965.

14. "City Council has expressed interest in creating as a historical site - the jail." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1964-1965.

15. Pasadena Showcase House of Design catalog describing house at 995 Hampton Road built by Roland E. Coate, Sr. for Lawrence and Josephine Garat Wilcox Barker of Barker Brothers fame. Apr/May 2000.

16. Arcadia 1940's estate is Showcase House of Design. (995 Hampton Road) Pasadena Star News Spring 2000.

17. "Twin Oaks" home background written by Sandy Snider. (Clara Baldwin Home)

18. "Robin's Nest reflects turn-of-century elegance." Article on the two-story house at 6502 Temple City Blvd. that was built as a honeymoon cottage for Anita Baldwin on the occasion of her marriage to George Baldwin. The house was named "The Robin's Nest" and was a gift from her father Elias "Lucky" Baldwin. Temple City Times. January 6, 1977.

19. Memo from Jason Kruckeberg, Arcadia Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director dated November 6, 2012 recommending a special use permit to allow the Pasadena Showcase House to renovate a property and house for the 2013 Pasadena Showcase House and Design Event from April 21, 2013-May 19, 2013. The showcase house will be 995 Hampton Road in Arcadia.

20. Pasadena Showcase House of Design catalog describing house at 995 Hampton Road built by Roland E. Coate, Sr. (bio p. 46) for C. Lawrence Barker and Josephine Garat Barker (bio p. 47) of Barker Brothers furniture fame. Apr/May 2013.

21. Description and history of house at 995 Hampton Road, Arcadia, a 1941 "Monterey Colonial"house designed by architect Roland E. Coate. It has been the site of Pasadena Showcase House of Design in the past. Description and history written by Tim Gregory.

22. Table 4.5-2 list of "Built Environment Historic Resources" (addresses of possible historic structures) from the Arcadia General Plan Update Draft Program EIR 2010. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/docs/deir_4.5_cultural resources_7-19-10.pdf on May 31, 2014.

23.Five documents: 1. Arcadia Citywide Historic Resources Survey (by Architectural Resources Group-ARG) frequently asked questions. 2. Arcadia Historic Preservation Ordinance Draft August 2, 2018. 3. Fact Sheet Draft Historic Preservation Ordinance. 4. Translation in Chinese text of Fact Sheet Draft Historic Preservation Ordinance. 5. Notice of Special Meeting study session to report, discuss revisions to the draft Historic Preservation Ordinance, September 27, 2018.

24. 2020 Pasadena showcase house selected in Arcadia, the first time Arcadia has hosted since 2013 and third time ever. The house is at 1220 Rancho Road. From Arcadia Weekly, October 17, 2019.

25. 2020 Pasadena Showcase House: The Locke House, in Arcadia, is for sale. Asking price $6.998 million. It is a 1937 Federal country-style estate by Hollywood's society architect Gerard R. Colcord, in the Santa Anita Oaks neighborhood.

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Historic Houses

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