Six unidentified men, probably Council members, at dedication of the new Arcadia Public Library building at 20 W. Duarte Road. They are standing in a semi-circle by the fireplace.
16mm projector and slide projector owned by Arcadia Public Library and rented to the public. Projectors are on a counter. Clock behind them reads 9:30.
Front view of Arcadia Public Library located at 20 W. Duarte Road. Photo was taken when library was quite new, as the trees and shrubbery are appear small. View is from across Duarte Road looking toward the main entrance.
Department heads pictured in front of City Council Building. L-R: Steve Larson (Personnel); Jim Domney (Library); Jerry Collins (Recreation); Jay Corey (Redevelopment); Steve Bocian (Administrative Assistant); Jerry Gardner (Fire Chief); Bill Woolard (Planning); Bob Berlien (Water); Neal Johnson (Police);Jerry Shuster (Finance); Chester Howard (Public Works); Charles Mitchell (Police Chief); and George Watts (City Manager). Copy 1 acquired March 1982. Copy 2 acquired from Recreation Department November 2013.
New public access computers at Arcadia Public Library after the remodel/renovation. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
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.
New exterior of the newly remodeled/expanded Arcadia Public Library. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
New reference desk at Arcadia Public Library after the remodel/renovation. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
New HVAC system at the newly remodeled/expanded Arcadia Public Library. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Arcadia Public Library's new Tech Center as seen shortly after the remodel/expansion. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Original description, "Balloon about 30 feet off ground. Balloon has round target-like mark on its side. Under balloon is truck with winch and many men participating in restraining it. Overcast day." Revised description 9/7/2017 by Mark Rosenblum, a local Balloon School historian, identifies it as Rockwell Field in San Diego. It is not Arcadia, but he said the men from the Balloon School at Ross Field in Arcadia, went to San Diego to join in on a public display of the balloons.
Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the hallway between the adult reading room and the reference area, looking toward the reference area. A drinking fountain is seen on the left.