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Traces the redevelopment of the downtown area in the past year including the medical building at First and Wheeler, the Sawmill Restaurant to be built on the site of the old San Gabriel Valley Lumber Company, etc.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 9, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 9, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1265AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia's Mini-Mall contains several shops and services all housed in what residents still call the old Market Basket building at 30 S. First Ave. Past and present occupants are mentioned.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 2, 1980

Pages: p. A-7 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 2, 1980

Pages: p. A-7 photo

Subjects: Mini-Mall

Item ID: 797AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arson is suspected in a $150,000 fire that gutted a brand new office building at 411 South First Avenue on September 11. The building housed the law offices of Pike, Wilson and Cosso.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 14, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 14, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1595AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Historical Society, which has half a garage full of artifacts, soon will have a building of its own, thanks to American Savings and Loan Association. When American moves to its new location on First Avenue, it will donate its temporary building at 30 North Santa Anita Avenue to the society.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 9, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 9, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Historical Society

Item ID: 1708AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The old Arcadia Tribune Building, built sometime in the 1930's at 53 E. Huntington, is being restored for use by Postal Instant Press.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 12, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 12, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Buildings

Item ID: 685AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Otto Winkler home, built in the early 1920's at the corner of Fairview and Baldwin, has been demolished. The history of the era and that of West Arcadia are also given.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 27, 1975

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 27, 1975

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Historic houses

Item ID: 1702AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Traces the history of the house recently demolished at the northeast corner of First and Wheeler. Dr. Flecher Green Sanborn, the first doctor in Arcadia, bought the house in 1919 (original owner unknown).

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 22, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 22, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Historic houses

Item ID: 1703AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Historical Society building was recently moved to its permanent location across from the Chamber of Commerce in Arcadia Park. The building was moved from 30 North Santa Anita Avenue to First Avenue just south of Huntington Drive.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 10, 1985

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 10, 1985

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Historical Society

Item ID: 1709AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Poisonous chlorine gas sent 8 employees of Arcadia's Embassy Suites Hotel to the hospital Sunday following what was apparently an accidental mixing of chemicals in the laundry room. This was the second incident of its kind in a little over 2 months.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 19, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 19, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Hotels, Motels, Etc. - Embassy Suites

Item ID: 1823AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Two commercial buildings on Huntington Drive, damaged in the October earthquake, need to be repaired or torn down. Letters from the city to the owners have gone unanswered.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Earthquakes

Item ID: 1490AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Focus on the Family, and Arcadia-based Christian organization dedicated to the preservation of the home, is about to move into new offices in Arcadia. The organization, which has grown rapidly over the past few years, currently has 310 employees and occupies offices in 7 separate buildings in Arcadia. The new building, located on Foothill Blvd., will be completed around the first of October.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 5, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 5, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Focus on the Family

Item ID: 1622AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Plans for a $700,000 building to house the City Council have been approved, but the whole project has bogged down over the projected $89,500 needed to make the existing City Hall conform to the new building. Complete details on rearranging city departments in order to make the best use of space are given.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 12, 1975

Pages: p. A-1 Artist's sketch

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 12, 1975

Pages: p. A-1 Artist's sketch

Subjects: City Hall

Item ID: 2269AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article traces history of telephone service in Arcadia. In 1903, when the city was incorporated, the directory listed two customers in the city.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Telephone

Item ID: 3335AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Office building at First and Wheeler

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 12, 1962

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 12, 1962

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Buildings

Item ID: 3690AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia's new senior center will be built at the Rose Garden at the corners of Huntington and Campus Drives. The city will start taking bids for the proposed $2.5 million, 18,000-square foot building in April. (At least 21% of the city population is over age 60.)

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 20, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 20, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Senior Citizens Center

Item ID: 3166AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Two additional buildings were shut down by the Arcadia Building Department in the wake of a 5.5 aftershock October 4.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 7, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 7, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Earthquakes

Item ID: 1488AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The discovery of contaminated soils will slow down a deal on some Arcadia land slated for redevelopment. Emkay Development Co. was planning to build a Residence Inn on the 11-acre site north of Huntington Drive.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 28, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 28, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1337AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council reviewed the general plan which was revised in December 1990, the first revision since the 1970's. This was the first time the City reviewed its progress in meeting the new plan's goals.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 20. 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 20. 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: City Planning

Item ID: 31AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia City Council is toying with the idea of major civic center construction that could eventually, if dreams come true, cost close to $19 million.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 10, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 10, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Civic Center

Item ID: 2272AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

John Trilca, owner of the Trilco Co., an upholstery business at 202-214 North First Ave., is seeking City approval to raze the existing structure and construct an industrial building. The current structure may be 100 years old. It's history is discussed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 29, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 29, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Trilco Co.

Item ID: 832AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Traces the redevelopment of the downtown area in the past year including the medical building at First and Wheeler, the Sawmill Restaurant to be built on the site of the old San Gabriel Valley Lumber Company, etc.

Arcadia's Mini-Mall contains several shops and services all housed in what residents still call the old Market Basket building at 30 S. First Ave. Past and present occupants are mentioned.

Arson is suspected in a $150,000 fire that gutted a brand new office building at 411 South First Avenue on September 11. The building housed the law offices of Pike, Wilson and Cosso.

The old Arcadia Tribune Building, built sometime in the 1930's at 53 E. Huntington, is being restored for use by Postal Instant Press.

The Otto Winkler home, built in the early 1920's at the corner of Fairview and Baldwin, has been demolished. The history of the era and that of West Arcadia are also given.

Traces the history of the house recently demolished at the northeast corner of First and Wheeler. Dr. Flecher Green Sanborn, the first doctor in Arcadia, bought the house in 1919 (original owner unknown).

The Arcadia Historical Society building was recently moved to its permanent location across from the Chamber of Commerce in Arcadia Park. The building was moved from 30 North Santa Anita Avenue to First Avenue just south of Huntington Drive.

Poisonous chlorine gas sent 8 employees of Arcadia's Embassy Suites Hotel to the hospital Sunday following what was apparently an accidental mixing of chemicals in the laundry room. This was the second incident of its kind in a little over 2 months.

Two commercial buildings on Huntington Drive, damaged in the October earthquake, need to be repaired or torn down. Letters from the city to the owners have gone unanswered.

Article traces history of telephone service in Arcadia. In 1903, when the city was incorporated, the directory listed two customers in the city.

Office building at First and Wheeler

Arcadia's new senior center will be built at the Rose Garden at the corners of Huntington and Campus Drives. The city will start taking bids for the proposed $2.5 million, 18,000-square foot building in April. (At least 21% of the city population is over age 60.)

Two additional buildings were shut down by the Arcadia Building Department in the wake of a 5.5 aftershock October 4.

The discovery of contaminated soils will slow down a deal on some Arcadia land slated for redevelopment. Emkay Development Co. was planning to build a Residence Inn on the 11-acre site north of Huntington Drive.

The City Council reviewed the general plan which was revised in December 1990, the first revision since the 1970's. This was the first time the City reviewed its progress in meeting the new plan's goals.

Arcadia City Council is toying with the idea of major civic center construction that could eventually, if dreams come true, cost close to $19 million.

John Trilca, owner of the Trilco Co., an upholstery business at 202-214 North First Ave., is seeking City approval to raze the existing structure and construct an industrial building. The current structure may be 100 years old. It's history is discussed.