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The Arcadia City Council has imposed stringent regulations on roofing materials for new hillside developments. Non-combustible Class A roofing material for new construction in Arcadia's residential-mountainous zone is required.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 8, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 8, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Building Laws
Item ID
682AN
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Newspaper Index
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The City Council agreed to allow home owners in the residential-mountainous area of Arcadia to keep their existing roofs, although new developments may face new restrictions. At issue is the use of shake roofs that are not treated to fire retardant.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 21, 1978
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 21, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Building Laws
Item ID
680AN
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Newspaper Index
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The City Council agreed to tighten building restrictions for new two-story homes. Lot coverage will be reduced on two-story homes from 45% to 35%.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 11, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 11, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Building Laws
Item ID
683AN
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Newspaper Index
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The City Council approved an ordinance that will limit houses built in the future to a height of 30 feet or less and increase side-yard setbacks to put more space between the property line and the building. (Complete information of the exact stipulations is included in this article.)

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 12, 1990
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 12, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Building Laws
Item ID
684AN
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Newspaper Index
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New roofs and additions or alterations involving 50% of the total square footage of the roof must conform to Class A standards for buildings in hazardous fire areas, the foothill areas. Home owners in non-hazardous fire areas will be allowed use of either Class A or Class B roofing materials. In addition, alterations or repairs involving 25% or less of a roof area may use any existing material. The Council gave final approval by a three to one vote. (See 1603AN for correction.)

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 6, 1982
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 6, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1602AN
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Newspaper Index
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City Manager Bill Kelly outlined a $16 million program to finish all public building projects for Arcadia in three years, as part of the city's five-year capital budget. The spending would include a new $6.5 million City Hall, a $1.3 million upgrade to Fire Station 106 on Baldwin Avenue. The city plans to build a new fire station to replace Fire Station 105 on Santa Anita Avenue. A city gym for the civic center property is in planning stages. The city plans to re-roof the community center for $150,000 and to put up 1/2 of the $800,000 cost to make the high school sports field an all-weather facility.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 12, 2003
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p. 1, 20
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 12, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 20
Subjects
City Hall building
Civic buildings
Construction
Item ID
31697AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council has gone on record as supporting the building of a new city hall that would be built on the other side of the Civic Center property. Out of three options presented by city manager Bill Kelly, the council consensus was for a new building at a cost of $6.6 million and adjacent to Huntington Drive West.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 6, 2003
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 6, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia City Hall building
Item ID
31341AN
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Newspaper Index
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Ordinance governing roofs given first reading by City Council Tuesday night. Following second reading and 30-day waiting period, Arcadians who construct new roofs will be required to use specific fire-retardant materials.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 5, 1982
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 5, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1604AN
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The much-discussed ordinance governing types of roofs that can be used in Arcadia will be given a second reading at council meeting of August 17 and become effective 30 days later. Ordinance divides city into two zones: hazardous fire area in foothills and non-hazardous in lowlands.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1982
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1603AN
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98,000 acres of forest in the Angeles National Forest that was burned in the 2009 "Station Fire" will reopen.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 14, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 14, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Angeles National Forest
Fires
Item ID
32595AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia City Council approved a 6% hike in building fees, such as building permits, conditional use permits, and request for modifications. The increase, set for November 17, will be used to offset the 6% salary hike that city employees received in the 1989-90 budget.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 25, 1989
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p A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 25, 1989
Pages
p A-1
Subjects
Building Fees
Item ID
679AN
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Arcadia first responders help in deadly California fires, due to Mutual Aid agreements. Arcadia police have been helping with the Woolsey Fire in Malibu while Engine 105 of the Arcadia Fire Department was deployed to help in Ventura County.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 15, 2018
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p. 1, 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 15, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Arcadia firefighters
Item ID
35519AN
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Newspaper Index
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New El Rancho Building, a 2-story store and office affair, located at 1200 W. Huntington Drive, is nearing completion, with occupancy expected in March. Rancho Santa Anita, Inc. are the owners of the new building. Architect is Rowland H. Crawford.

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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 25, 1950
Pages
p. 8 (See basement box 112.)
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The Journal
Date
January 25, 1950
Pages
p. 8 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Buildings
Business and Industry
El Rancho Building
Item ID
33222AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia will no longer permit wood roofs for new construction and replacement throughout the city. The City Council has restricted all new roofing to Class A. Final vote was 3-2, with Councilmen David Hannah and Dick Haltom against the ban on wood roofs and Mayor Don Pellegrino joining Councilman Jeff Dring and Mayor Pro Tem Dennis Lojeski on the winning side.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 3, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 3, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1599AN
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Arcadia firefighters help with preventive measures near the Cleveland National Forest in fire-ravaged Silverado Canyon. A photo and caption accompany article about wildfires in California.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 27, 2007
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p. News 1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 27, 2007
Pages
p. News 1
Subjects
Firefighters
Fires
Item ID
30951AN
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The architectural firm of Sevar and Associates and Dave Szany and Associates have relocated their offices in the restored and remodeled Southern Counties Gas Building. The building, constructed in 1926, is one of the original buildings on First Avenue. It was the home of the Gas Company for 33 years.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 14, 1982
Pages
p. A-2 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 14, 1982
Pages
p. A-2 photo
Subjects
Historic houses
Southern Counties Gas Building
Item ID
1704AN
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Born. To Mr. and Mrs. John D. Mandeville, Mar. 29.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1957
Pages
p. 20
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1957
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
Mandeville, son
Item ID
15584AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Public Library Building

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Contents
Specifications for the Addition and Modifications to the City of Arcadia Public Library. November, 1994. Charles Walton Assoc. Blueprints stored separately
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Specifications for the Addition and Modifications to the City of Arcadia Public Library. November, 1994. Charles Walton Assoc. Blueprints stored separately
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library Building
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 023
Shelf Number
Shelf H4
Item ID
464AF
Collection
Subject Files
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By June 1975 State legislation will be drawn establishing regional and state planning councils mandating guidelines by which cities may expand.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 16, 1975
Pages
p. A-8
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 16, 1975
Pages
p. A-8
Subjects
Laws, Statutes, Etc.
Item ID
1913AN
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Buildings

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Contents
1. "Arcadia Drive-In Market." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930. 2. "Future Market." Arcadia Tribune, May 6, 1948. 3. "Two of Arcadia's best." Arcadia Tribune, March 10, 1966. 4. "Copy Cat Dress Shop." Arcadia Tribune, September 25, 1968. 5. "Landmark to be destroyed." Arcadia tribune, Sep…
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1. "Arcadia Drive-In Market." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
2. "Future Market." Arcadia Tribune, May 6, 1948.
3. "Two of Arcadia's best." Arcadia Tribune, March 10, 1966.
4. "Copy Cat Dress Shop." Arcadia Tribune, September 25, 1968.
5. "Landmark to be destroyed." Arcadia tribune, September 6, 1973.
6. "Local landmark." Arcadia Tribune, January 12, 1975.
7. "Old service station." Arcadia Tribune, May 22, 1975, page 1.
8. "Construction scheduled." News clip, circa 1970.
9. "First National Bank of Arcadia moved to new location at corner of Baldwin and Duarte Road." June 1, 1925.
10. Chronology of building at 53 East Huntington Drive.
11. "Newspaper plant fine building." San Gabriel Valley Digest." April 1930.
12. "Huntington Drive site proposed for Civic Center." Arcadia Tribune, March 16, 1947.
13. "Hay barn to go." Arcadia Tribune, December 8, 1965.
14. "Colorful bit of history torn down." Arcadia Tribune, June 22, 1978, page 1.
15. "Happy 67th Birthday to Arcadia." Arcadia tribune, August 17, 1970, photos.
16. "Downtown group paces growth of shopping district." Arcadia Tribune, no date.
17. "Memories of Arcadia: Van de Kamp's windmill spins back the hands of time." Arcadia Weekly, April 10, 2003, p. 1, 18.
Subjects
Buildings
Item ID
39AF
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Subject Files
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