Search Results | Arcadia History Collection

Group photo in front of main entrance to Arcadia Public Library, 25 N. First Avenue. Left to right: Virginia May, Greta Gunderson, Nancy Hitchcock, Virginia Doty, Grace Clark, Hazel Bolton, Helen Lawrence, Antoinette Morley, Amy Schmocker, Alfreda Bolduan, Judith B. Moore, Virginia Pontius, Marjorie Phelps, Helen Cavanaugh, Leroy Holt, Joy Brisco, Irene Kieft, Vi Chaffers, Homer Fletcher (City Librarian).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs353

Date: March 1960

1 image

Date: March 1960

Subjects: May, Virginia; Gunderson, Greta; Hitchcock, Nancy; Doty, Virginia; Clark, Grace; Bolton, Hazel; Lawrence, Helen; Morley, Antoinette; Schmocker, Amy; Bolduan, Alfreda; Moore, Judith B.; Pontius, Virginia; Phelps, Marjorie; Cavanaugh, Helen; Holt, Joy; Brisco, Joy; Kieft, Irene; Chaffers, Vi; Fletcher, Homer

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 351

Collection: Photographs

Images

Marjorie Phelps having corsage pinned on by City Librarian Richard Miller. In the center stands former City Librarian Judith Moore. Occasion of Mrs. Phelps' retirement from Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs366

Date: November 1971

1 image

Date: November 1971

Subjects: Phelps, Marjorie; Miller, Richard; Moore, Judith B.

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w vertical

ID: 364

Collection: Photographs

Images

McCoy Building taken by librarian Alfreda Bolduan in 1965 when it housed the AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT CO. on ground floor.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs189

Date: 1965

1 image

Date: 1965

Subjects: Frank McCoy General Merchandise; Auto Parts & Equipment Co.; First Avenue; City Hall

Physical Description: 3 1/2 x 3 1/2

ID: 188

Collection: Photographs

Images

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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs301

Date: 1952

1 image

Date: 1952

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1930-1959; DuMond, Louise; Fitts, Mary Louise; Smith, Hannah; Arcadia Authors-Richardson, Margaret; Kinnison, Helen; Ross, Mrs. John P.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 299

Collection: Photographs

Images

Four men in front of Baldwin's coach barn. Two are standing, two are seated in light buggy; none identified. Across base of photo is printed "J.T.Tuttle & Co, Sierra Madre, publishers of Southern California Views." The back of photo at the Huntington Library had written on it: Carter, 1937. Possibly given to Huntington Library by that person. This photograph belongs to the Huntington Library. It is shown here for research only.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs219

Date: c.1880's

1 image

Date: c.1880's

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita; Baldwin Ranch; Coach Barn

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 218

Collection: Photographs

Images

View east along Pacific Electric tracks showing Santa Anita Specials waiting for the races to conclude. This photo belongs to Southern California Edison Co. Historical Collection. It is shown here for research only.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs397

Date: January 1, 1941

1 image

Date: January 1, 1941

Subjects: Pacific Electric Railway; Railroads

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 395

Collection: Photographs

Images

Dalco Emblem and Lettering Co. at 303 N. First Ave. (NW corner at St. Joseph) Former site of Clara Villa.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1221

Date: 1979

1 image

Date: 1979

Subjects: Dalco Emblem and Lettering Company; Clara Villa

Physical Description: 4x5 color

ID: 1212

Collection: Photographs

Images

Author and illustrator Leo Politi talks to children in Children's Room, Arcadia Public Library, 25 N. First Avenue. Children's Librarian Marjorie Hickerson (later, Phelps) is standing in white dress by easel.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs305

Date: 1954

1 image

Date: 1954

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1930-1959; Phelps, Marjorie

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 303

Collection: Photographs

Images

Three pieces of sheet music written and published by Anita Baldwin are pictured. Two titles clearly seen are: Indian Flute Song and Omar Khayyam.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1099

Date: music dates from about 1920's

1 image

Date: music dates from about 1920's

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1090

Collection: Photographs

Images

Children's Librarian Eva Swedstedt, shown giving books to young girl while boy watches. Eva Swedstedt was Children's Librarian from about 1972-1977. Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs367

Date: February 8, 1972

1 image

Date: February 8, 1972

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989; Swedstedt, Eva; Long, Eva-see Swedstedt, Eva

Physical Description: 6x6 b&w

ID: 365

Collection: Photographs

Images

Midwinter graduation class at First Avenue School on January 27, 1944. Includes teacher and students. Published on p. 112 of VISIONS OF ARCADIA, A CENTENNIAL ANTHOLOGY.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1735

Date: January 27, 1944

1 image

Date: January 27, 1944

Subjects: First Avenue School

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1723

Collection: Photographs

Images

Santa Anita Race Track Special waiting for returning race-goers at the end of the day's racing. Note Arcadia County Park Golf Course in view on right side of photo. This photo belongs to Southern California Edison Co. Historical Collection. It is shown here for research only.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs401

Date: 1950

1 image

Date: 1950

Subjects: Pacific Electric Railway; Railroads

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 399

Collection: Photographs

Images

View from south of Huntington Drive looking at a Santa Anita Special disgorging its passengers at the Race Track. The people are crossing tracks and Huntington and entering the Race Track near present gate across from City Hall. This photo belongs to Southern California Edison Co. Historical Collection. It is shown here for research only.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs399

Date: c.1948

1 image

Date: c.1948

Subjects: Pacific Electric Railway; Railroads

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 397

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photographic reproduction of front cover of the July 1921 issue of The Western Humanitarian, published monthly by the Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The cover features Anita Baldwin wearing a large hat with a flower in the middle.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs286

Date: July 1921

1 image

Date: July 1921

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 284

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photo shows P.E. #430 out-bound to Arcadia, Monrovia and Glendora along side P.E. #714 from the Oak Knoll Line at the end of the 4 track main lines at Huntington Drive and El Molino near San Marino and Alhambra boundary line. This photo belongs to Historical Collection of Southern California Edison Co. It is shown here for research only.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs403

Date: 1950 or 1951

1 image

Date: 1950 or 1951

Subjects: Pacific Electric Railway; Railroads

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 401

Collection: Photographs

Images

Patrons standing in line to check out books at the new circulation desk at the Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Road. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1667

Date: slide show compiled in 1997

1 image

Date: slide show compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 color

ID: 1656

Collection: Photographs

Images

Patrons standing in line to check out books at the old circulation desk at the Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Road. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross. Globe lights and "wagon wheel" fixture.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1668

Date: slide set compiled in 1997

1 image

Date: slide set compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 color

ID: 1655

Collection: Photographs

Images

Aerial view toward SW from position just north of Santa Anita Race Track with large crowd in attendance. View shows planting design on the infield, the clubhouse, and to the west, the former training track belonging to Santa Anita. This and stables were removed or relocated to make room for the Fashion Park. Baldwin Avenue was not cut through at this time. This photo belongs to the Huntington Library. It is shown here for research only.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs630

Date: c. 1935

1 image

Date: c. 1935

Subjects: Santa Anita Park-1934-1942; Fashion Park; Baldwin Avenue

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 626

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Road before the remodel/expansion project. This view appears to have been taken shortly after it was built in 1964. The trees appear very young and there is little landscaping. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1664

Date: slide show compiled in 1997

1 image

Date: slide show compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 b&w

ID: 1651

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia Recreation Department Yo-Yo program. Boy on the left is demonstrating a yo-yo trick called "Rock the Baby." Girl on the right is holding a yo-yo. The champion awards sit atop a table between the children. The program might have taken place at County Park because "Co." is written on the back of the photograph. The year 1956 is engraved on the trophies.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1925

Date: 1956

1 image

Date: 1956

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Awards; Children; Games

Physical Description: 4x4 b&w

ID: 1906

Collection: Photographs

Revise Search

Images

Marjorie Phelps having corsage pinned on by City Librarian Richard Miller. In the center stands former City Librarian Judith Moore. Occasion of Mrs. Phelps' retirement from Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road.

Images

McCoy Building taken by librarian Alfreda Bolduan in 1965 when it housed the AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT CO. on ground floor.

Images

Images

Images

View east along Pacific Electric tracks showing Santa Anita Specials waiting for the races to conclude. This photo belongs to Southern California Edison Co. Historical Collection. It is shown here for research only.

Images

Dalco Emblem and Lettering Co. at 303 N. First Ave. (NW corner at St. Joseph) Former site of Clara Villa.

Images

Author and illustrator Leo Politi talks to children in Children's Room, Arcadia Public Library, 25 N. First Avenue. Children's Librarian Marjorie Hickerson (later, Phelps) is standing in white dress by easel.

Images

Three pieces of sheet music written and published by Anita Baldwin are pictured. Two titles clearly seen are: Indian Flute Song and Omar Khayyam.

Images

Children's Librarian Eva Swedstedt, shown giving books to young girl while boy watches. Eva Swedstedt was Children's Librarian from about 1972-1977. Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road.

Images

Midwinter graduation class at First Avenue School on January 27, 1944. Includes teacher and students. Published on p. 112 of VISIONS OF ARCADIA, A CENTENNIAL ANTHOLOGY.

Images

Santa Anita Race Track Special waiting for returning race-goers at the end of the day's racing. Note Arcadia County Park Golf Course in view on right side of photo. This photo belongs to Southern California Edison Co. Historical Collection. It is shown here for research only.

Images

Images

Photographic reproduction of front cover of the July 1921 issue of The Western Humanitarian, published monthly by the Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The cover features Anita Baldwin wearing a large hat with a flower in the middle.

Images

Images

Patrons standing in line to check out books at the new circulation desk at the Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Road. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

Images

Patrons standing in line to check out books at the old circulation desk at the Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Road. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross. Globe lights and "wagon wheel" fixture.

Images

Images

Images

Images