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Decorated with masses of roses shading from pink to deep rose, Arcadia's float entry in the 1931 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade was a formal garden called the "Rose Court." It was occupied by a rose queen and her attendants. One woman in dress and crown stands in the middle and two boys stand on the left side of the photo.

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Date
January 1931

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Date
January 1931
Subjects
Tournament of Roses-Floats-1931
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1286
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Arcadia's 1926 float entry in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, "The Queen of the Foothills," and her court rode under a canopy of pink carnations. The background, signifying the foothill district, was typified by mountain oak and white and lavender heather.

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Date
January 1926

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Date
January 1926
Subjects
Tournament of Roses-Floats-1926
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1283
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"In her Majesty's Service," Arcadia's float entry in the 1984 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features Sir Walter Raleigh bowing low to spread his cape before the Queen and her Court of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association.

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Date
January 1984

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Date
January 1984
Subjects
Tournament of Roses-Floats-1984
Physical Description
8x10 color
ID
1329
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"I love a parade," Arcadia's float entry in the 1968 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, presented a boy on skates pulling a wagon in which the Arcadia Rose Court rode. It was 55 feet long and 17 feet high at its highest point. A framed copy of this removed from wall outside Admin. office and currently stored in map case in basement, as of February 2017.

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Date
January 1968

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Date
January 1968
Subjects
Tournament of Roses-Floats-1968
Physical Description
8x10 color
ID
1300
Collection
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"Where Dreams Come True," Arcadia's float entry in the 1991 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, presents a frog prince surrounded by gardens and the Arcadia Rose Court.

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Date
January 1991

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Date
January 1991
Subjects
Tournament of Roses-Floats-1991
Physical Description
8x10 color
ID
1321
Collection
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"Great Day at the Races," Arcadia's float entry in the 1979 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, presents a horse-drawn landau carrying the Arcadia Rose Court. A stylized Victorian structure represents Santa Anita Race Track.

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Date
January 1979

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Date
January 1979
Subjects
Tournament of Roses-Floats-1979
Physical Description
8x10 color
ID
1309
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Arcadia's float in the January 1, 1980 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. It was titled WHITE CHRISTMAS. Riding on the float were: MarrLin Greathouse, queen; and princesses Judi Bithell, Laurie Churchman, Tina Borgatta, and Amy Pfau.

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Date
January 1, 1980

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"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Front view showing the "Queen's Trophy" award banner won for most effective use and display of roses in concept, design and presentation.

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Date
January 1, 2003

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Date
January 1, 2003
Subjects
Tournament of Roses - Floats - 2003
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Physical Description
5x7 color
ID
1704
Collection
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"El Camino Real," Arcadia's float entry in the 1967 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Father Serra, founder of historic California missions, is shown traveling the famed thoroughfare. Arcadia's Queen, Christine Ramos, graces the throne. The scroll is covered with yellow chysanthemums, gladioli, orchids and roses. A framed copy of this removed from wall outside Admin. office and currently stored in map case in basement, as of February 2017.

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Date
January 1967

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Date
January 1967
Subjects
Tournament of Roses-Floats-1967
Tournament of Roses-Queen-Ramos, Christine
Physical Description
8x10 color
ID
1326
Collection
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"Spring is in the Air," Arcadia's float entry in the 1981 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features butterflies with ancient Chinese patterns on their wings. The Arcadia Rose Court rides on the float.

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Date
January 1981

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Date
January 1981
Subjects
Tournament of Roses-Floats-1981
Physical Description
8x10 color
ID
1311
Collection
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"Sunday in the Park," Arcadia's float entry in the 1986 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a Victorian family enjoying a walk in the park. The parents push a perambulator with the Arcadia Rose Court.

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Date
January 1986

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Date
January 1986
Subjects
Tournament of Roses-Floats-1986
Physical Description
8x10 color
ID
1316
Collection
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"The Senior Prom," Arcadia's float entry in the 1983 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features dancing couples on a ballroom floor beneath floral chandeliers. The Arcadia Rose Court, with their escorts, are the dancers.

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Date
January 1983

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Date
January 1983
Subjects
Tournament of Roses-Floats-1983
Physical Description
8x10 color
ID
1314
Collection
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"Follow Your Dreams," Arcadia's float entry in the 1978 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a floral rainbow with 30,000 spinning discs. The Arcadia Rose Court rides on the float. Festival Artists.

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Date
January 1978

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Date
January 1978
Subjects
Tournament of Roses-Floats-1978
Physical Description
8x10 color
ID
1308
Collection
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"Arcadia-Newcastle: Sister Cities," Arcadia's float entry in the 1982 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features peacocks and koalas standing amidst an Australian tea tree. The Arcadia Rose Court rides on the float.

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Date
January 1982

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Date
January 1982
Subjects
Tournament of Roses-Floats-1982
Physical Description
8x10 color
ID
1313
Collection
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"Your Own Back Yard," Arcadia's float entry in the 1992 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a garden area centerpieced by a large tree and tree house. Riding on the float is the Arcadia Rose Court.

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Date
January 1992

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Date
January 1992
Subjects
Tournament of Roses-Floats-1992
Physical Description
8x10 color
ID
1322
Collection
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"Magical Moments," Arcadia's float entry in the 1987 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a gigantic top hat from which a magic rabbit rises to a height of 30 feet. The Arcadia Rose Court rides on the float.

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Date
January 1987

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Date
January 1987
Subjects
Tournament of Roses-Floats-1987
Physical Description
8x10 color
ID
1317
Collection
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"Happy New Year," Arcadia's float entry in the 1989 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a top hat and cane, a pair of white gloves and two champagne glasses overflowing with orchids and roses. The Arcadia Rose Court rides on the float.

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Date
January 1989

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Date
January 1989
Subjects
Tournament of Roses-Floats-1989
Physical Description
8x10 color
ID
1319
Collection
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"Sleepy Lagoon," Arcadia's float entry in the 1961 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features the Queen Anne Cottage and three swans. It was designed by James D. Femino. Behind the float are two people carrying banner that reads "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers." A framed copy of this removed from wall outside Admin. office and currently stored in map case in basement, as of February 2017.

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Date
January 1961

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Date
January 1961
Subjects
Tournament of Roses-Floats-1961
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1294
Collection
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"Showboat," Arcadia's float entry in the 1990 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, pays tribute to musical theater with its salute to the musical Showboat. The boat, with its giant paddle wheel, carries the Arcadia Rose Court, dancers, singers and a Dixieland band.

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Date
January 1990

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Date
January 1990
Subjects
Tournament of Roses-Floats-1990
Physical Description
8x10 color
ID
1320
Collection
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"White Christmas," Arcadia's float entry in the 1980 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, salutes the song "White Christmas" as performed by Bing Crosby. A revolving Christmas tree is in the center. Sculptured snowflakes and peacocks are also featured. Arcadia's Rose Court rode on the float.

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Date
January 1980

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Date
January 1980
Subjects
Tournament of Roses-Floats-1980
Physical Description
8x10 color
ID
1310
Collection
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