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After nearly 90 years, final approval has been given for the demolition of Anoakia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper18062

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 5, 2000

Pages: p. 3 w/photo, The Star

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 5, 2000

Pages: p. 3 w/photo, The Star

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 18264AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Nearly a dozen people spoke during a public hearing on the Anoakia property draft Environmental Impact Report, criticizing the proposal.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper17184

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 26, 1999

Pages: p. A3 w/photo

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 26, 1999

Pages: p. A3 w/photo

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 17603AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The tropical forest at the Arboretum is described. A new exhibit opened after 4 years of development. Photos.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4577

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 7, 1995

Pages: p. D1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 7, 1995

Pages: p. D1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 4453AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum has been completed and will open to the public shortly. The 8,000 sq. ft. auditorium in the new building accommodates nearly 1,000 people. It will be used for exhibits, classes and shows.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-9

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-9

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 453AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Gymnasium at Anoakia, modeled after Greek Temple. Anita Baldwin had it built for her children.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs37

Date: November 1976

1 image

Date: November 1976

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 37

Collection: Photographs

Images

View of gatehouse, looking toward southeast. Visible thru gate on left side of photo is Baldwin Avenue and on right side of photo, Foothill Boulevard.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs18

Date: November 1976

1 image

Date: November 1976

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 18

Collection: Photographs

Images

Anita Baldwin hosing down walkway at Anoakia. Complement to photo #1236.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1246

Date: unknown

1 image

Date: unknown

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita; Anoakia

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1237

Collection: Photographs

Images

Administration Building at the Arboretum. A flag pole with two flags is in the center of the photo. No one is visible.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1455

Date: unknown

1 image

Date: unknown

Subjects: Arboretum

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1439

Collection: Photographs

Images

Baldwin Lake at the Arboretum is seen with ducks swimming to the left of the photo. The Queen Anne Cottage is not visible.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1456

Date: unknown

1 image

Date: unknown

Subjects: Arboretum; Baldwin Lake

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1440

Collection: Photographs

Images

Looking west along curving drive at Anoakia. Photo taken from west end of mansion.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs59

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

1 image

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 59

Collection: Photographs

Images

Los Vountarios have elected Willard "Bill" Bochte of Arcadia President for the year 1998-1999. Photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper13988

Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: April 30, 1998

Pages: p. 9

Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: April 30, 1998

Pages: p. 9

Subjects: Bochte, Willard "Bill"; Arboretum

Item ID: 14549AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Francis Ching, 60, a native Hawaiian, is retiring after 20 years as supervisor of the Los Angeles County Dept. of Arboreta and Botanic Gardens, which includes the LA County Arboretum in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper466

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 1, 1990

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 1, 1990

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 466AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

After using the name "Arboretum of Los Angeles" for 55 years, the Arboretum has been given permission to use the name Los Angeles County Botanic Garden. Hopefully the new name will increase attendance.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24884

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 16, 2003

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 16, 2003

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Arboretum; Los Angeles County Botanic Garden

Item ID: 25080AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Dragon fountain across front entrance of Anoakia. Note: inscription on back of photo by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs82

Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 82

Collection: Photographs

Images

Entrance to Anoakia. Bas relief in back of lily pond. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs72

Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 72

Collection: Photographs

Images

View of glass terrace outside west wing of Anoakia. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs75

Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 75

Collection: Photographs

Images

Stairway to second floor at Anoakia. Carved screen stands on landing. Note: inscription on back of photo by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs81

Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 81

Collection: Photographs

Images

Bali House through the jungle in the north shore at lake at the Arboretum. Part of set for the filming of "A Honeymoon in Bali," starring Madelene Carrol and Fred McMurray. Originally it was to be named "Are Husbands Necessary." Directed by F.H. Griffith, June-July, 1939. Gate shows in front of photo with house in rear. Part of house on right side of photo is draped with what looks like a black cloth.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1372

Date: 1939

1 image

Date: 1939

Subjects: Arboretum; Film industry; Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1362

Collection: Photographs

Images

Closeup of fireplace in the dining room at Anoakia, showing carved panel over mantle which is the Baldwin family crest and Tiffany light fixtures detailed in photo #34.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs35

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

1 image

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia; Tiffany, Louis Comfort

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 35

Collection: Photographs

Images

View up front stairs at Anoakia, with balustrade to front entrance. Bas relief above pond. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs76

Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 76

Collection: Photographs

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After nearly 90 years, final approval has been given for the demolition of Anoakia.

Nearly a dozen people spoke during a public hearing on the Anoakia property draft Environmental Impact Report, criticizing the proposal.

The tropical forest at the Arboretum is described. A new exhibit opened after 4 years of development. Photos.

The new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum has been completed and will open to the public shortly. The 8,000 sq. ft. auditorium in the new building accommodates nearly 1,000 people. It will be used for exhibits, classes and shows.

Gymnasium at Anoakia, modeled after Greek Temple. Anita Baldwin had it built for her children.

Images

View of gatehouse, looking toward southeast. Visible thru gate on left side of photo is Baldwin Avenue and on right side of photo, Foothill Boulevard.

Images

Anita Baldwin hosing down walkway at Anoakia. Complement to photo #1236.

Images

Administration Building at the Arboretum. A flag pole with two flags is in the center of the photo. No one is visible.

Images

Baldwin Lake at the Arboretum is seen with ducks swimming to the left of the photo. The Queen Anne Cottage is not visible.

Images

Looking west along curving drive at Anoakia. Photo taken from west end of mansion.

Images

Los Vountarios have elected Willard "Bill" Bochte of Arcadia President for the year 1998-1999. Photo.

Francis Ching, 60, a native Hawaiian, is retiring after 20 years as supervisor of the Los Angeles County Dept. of Arboreta and Botanic Gardens, which includes the LA County Arboretum in Arcadia.

After using the name "Arboretum of Los Angeles" for 55 years, the Arboretum has been given permission to use the name Los Angeles County Botanic Garden. Hopefully the new name will increase attendance.

Dragon fountain across front entrance of Anoakia. Note: inscription on back of photo by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

Images

Entrance to Anoakia. Bas relief in back of lily pond. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

Images

View of glass terrace outside west wing of Anoakia. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

Images

Stairway to second floor at Anoakia. Carved screen stands on landing. Note: inscription on back of photo by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

Images

Images

Closeup of fireplace in the dining room at Anoakia, showing carved panel over mantle which is the Baldwin family crest and Tiffany light fixtures detailed in photo #34.

Images

View up front stairs at Anoakia, with balustrade to front entrance. Bas relief above pond. Note: inscription on back of photo done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

Images