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Originally known as Arcadia Community Church, later became Arcadia Presbyterian. This building was originally on NE corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue, later moved to First Avenue and Alice Street.

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Date
c.1923

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Date
c.1923
Subjects
Arcadia Community Church
Arcadia Presbyterian Church
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
239
Collection
Photographs
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Color spanshot of Arcadia author Robert Shortell.

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Date
June 1991

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Date
June 1991
Subjects
Arcadia authors-Shortell, Robert
Physical Description
3x4 color
ID
1324
Collection
Photographs
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Photo of Arcadia Author William K. Summers, M.D. He is shown wearing a suit and tie.

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Date
c.1991

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Date
c.1991
Subjects
Arcadia authors-Summers, William K.
Physical Description
5x7 b&w
ID
148
Collection
Photographs
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Portrait of local author Jack Cummings

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Date
1986

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Date
1986
Subjects
Arcadia authors-Cummings, Jack
Physical Description
4x5 b&w
ID
1253
Collection
Photographs
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The Burnell estate is shown, heavily covered with what appears to be ivy growing one side of the front of the house. This was the home of George Edwin Burnell, author, lecturer and philosopher. The estate was built 1910-1912 and razed in 1961. It was located at 290 West Foothill Blvd., and encompassed 7 acres.

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Date
unknown

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Date
unknown
Subjects
Arcadia authors-Burnell, George Edwin
Foothill Boulevard
Physical Description
8x10, 7x10 b&w
ID
1371
Collection
Photographs
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Four women standing in a bay window area of the Arcadia Public Library at 25 N. First Avenue. Left to right: Library staff Mary Lou Harbin, Madeline Hopps, children's author Margaret Richardson, and library staff June Davies. Mrs. Richardson lived in Arcadia and wrote SEVEN LITTLE PIFFLESNIFFS.

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Date
c.1954

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Date
c.1954
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-1930-1959
Harbin, Mary Lou
Hopps, Madeline
Davies, June
Arcadia Authors-Richardson, Margaret
Physical Description
8x10 b&w vertical
ID
301
Collection
Photographs
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View of guests and staff at an Author's Tea. Back row: Library Board Member Mrs. John P. Ross, City Librarian Louise DuMond, Library Board Member Helen Kinnison. Front row: author Margaret Richardson, Children's Librarian Mary Louise Fitts, author Hannah Smith. Mrs. Richardson lived in Arcadia and wrote SEVEN LITTLE PIFFLESNIFFS.

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Date
1952

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Santa Anita School Mrs. Billman's kindergarten classroom photo by Edwards Photography (from the envelope which has been discarded). Top Row: Kathy Cain, Bobby Lewis, Kathy Kidd, Kirk Jones, Cappy Swanson, Ronald Knerl, Debbie Harding, Chris Clifford, Linda Herr. Second Row: Ricky Majerus, Pammie Losey, Clayton (Butch) Fabeck, Kathy Hussey, Andrew Ferguson, Juanette Horner, James Spalenka, Michael Larkin, Michael Miller. Third Row: Mrs. Nina Billman (teacher), Mark Johnson, David Beal, Craig Young, Kathleen Pounds (Kathy Pounds), Ricky Gouger. The school was located at 1900 South Santa Anita Avenue from about 1950 until June, 1981. In 1982, Arcadia Christian School moved in to this location. Extra 2"x3" photo of Kathy Pounds attached.

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Date
January 1957

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Kent Ross, Reference Librarian, is standing on left, looking over papers held by Sue Beatty, seated, Arcadia resident. Photo taken at Reference area, Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road.

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Date
February 1972

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Date
February 1972
Subjects
Ross, Kent
Beatty, Sue
Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989
Physical Description
5x7 b&w
ID
362
Collection
Photographs
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Three dignitaries present when plaque was placed commemorating 100th anniversary of the granting of Rancho Santa Anita to Hugo Reid. L-R: Palmer Conner, author of Romance of the Ranchos, Marshall Stimson, authority on Southern California history, and Don Smith, President of Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce.

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Date
April 19, 1941

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Date
April 19, 1941
Subjects
Rancho Santa Anita
Hugo Reid Adobe
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
965
Collection
Photographs
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Historic building at 314 North First Avenue. Built in 1928, originally an office of Southern California Gas Company. "Southern Counties Gas Company" is engraved over the entrance, with striped awnings, bricks, and occupant's sign "Serar & Associates Architect" in the window. Photo by Terry Miller.

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Date
2001

  1 image

Date
2001
Subjects
Architects
Downtown Arcadia
Serar and Associates
Southern California Gas Company
Southern Counties Gas Company
Physical Description
4x6 b&w
ID
2250A
Collection
Photographs
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Historic building at 314 North First Avenue. Built in 1928, originally an office of Southern California Gas Company. "Southern Counties Gas Company" is engraved over the entrance, with striped awnings, bricks, and occupant's sign "Serar & Associates Architect" in the window. Photo by Terry Miller.

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Date
2001

  1 image

Date
2001
Subjects
Architects
Downtown Arcadia
Serar and Associates
Southern California Gas Company
Southern Counties Gas Company
Physical Description
4x6 b&w
ID
2250B
Collection
Photographs
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View of reference desk (originally located in center of area just inside doors of adult reading room). Card catalog at this time ran north and south. Both Reference Desk and catalogs were relocated in 1972. Alfreda Bolduan, head of Reference Department, is standing at desk. Rounded desk, globe lights, telephone, and typewriter visible.

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Date
c. 1962

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Date
c. 1962
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989
Bolduan, Alfreda
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
332
Collection
Photographs
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Original reference desk at Arcadia Public Library as it was built in 1961 Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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Date
slide set compiled in 1997

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Date
slide set compiled in 1997
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library
Physical Description
4X6 b&w
ID
1657
Collection
Photographs
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Historic building at 314 North First Avenue. Built in 1928, originally an office of Southern California Gas Company. Closer view of "Southern Counties Gas Company" that is engraved over the entrance, with three striped awnings, bricks, Serar in the window. A tree obscures the view of the name of the building. Photo by Terry Miller.

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Date
2001

  1 image

Date
2001
Subjects
Architects
Downtown Arcadia
Serar and Associates
Southern California Gas Company
Southern Counties Gas Company
Physical Description
4x6 b&w
ID
2250D
Collection
Photographs
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Historic building at 314 North First Avenue. Built in 1928, originally an office of Southern California Gas Company. "Southern Counties Gas Company" is engraved over the entrance, with striped awnings, bricks, and occupant's sign "Serar & Associates Architect" in the window. Photo taken across the street, shows a pick-up truck in front of the building. Photo by Terry Miller.

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Date
2001

  1 image

Date
2001
Subjects
Architects
Downtown Arcadia
Serar and Associates
Southern California Gas Company
Southern Counties Gas Company
Physical Description
4x6 b&w
ID
2250C
Collection
Photographs
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Photographic reproduction of original artist's rendering of proposed Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion. Original rendering measures approx. 32"x36". The artist was Anthony Van Strauhal, also known as Tony Van Strauhal. This view is of proposed new addition to adult area and shows red tile roof that was not budgeted by City Council. Exterior view.

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Date
Original rendering dated 1993 by artist

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Date
Original rendering dated 1993 by artist
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Van Strauhal, Anthony (Tony)
Physical Description
8x10 color
ID
1357
Collection
Photographs
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Photographic reproduction of original artist's rendering of proposed Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion. Original rendering measures approx. 32"x36". Artist was Anthony Van Strauhal, also known as Tony Van Strauhal. This view is of front of the building showing trellis work to the left and right of the main entrance. New addition to the adult area is visible to the left. Several cars are parked in the front lot and people are walking to and from the entrance.

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Date
Original rendering dated 1993

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Date
Original rendering dated 1993
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Van Strauhal, Anthony (Tony)
Physical Description
8x10 color
ID
1356
Collection
Photographs
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Peter Cuccia portrait. Mr. Cuccia was longtime resident of Arcadia and raised fruit on his property along Duarte Road. Born 1878, died January 1950.

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Date
1925

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Date
1925
Subjects
Cuccia, Peter
Physical Description
5x8 b&w vertical
ID
415
Collection
Photographs
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Gary Thomas, Arcadia resident and President of the 2003 Tournament of Roses, with Arcadia City Council members Gail Marshall (2002-2003 Mayor), Gary Kovacic, Mickey Segal and John Wuo holding artist's rendering of Arcadia's 2003 Rose Parade float entry. The 2003 Rose Court Princesses including Arcadia resident Anjali Agrawal are standing behind holding bouquets of red roses. A banner with the Rose Parade theme "Children's Dreams, Wishes and Imagination" is in the background.

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Date
October 26, 2002

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