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End of an era--Colonial Pharmacy in Arcadia succumbs to a difficult economy. Arcadia's oldest pharmacy, Colonial Pharmacy, which has been serving the community since 1939, will be closing. Owner Mark Burstyn (photo) has worked there since October 1990.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 8, 2012

Pages: p. 1, 18

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 8, 2012

Pages: p. 1, 18

Subjects: Business and Industry; Burstyn, Mark; Colonial Pharmacy; Drug Stores; Pharmacies

Item ID: 33063AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Lloyd V. Engle, owner of the Arcadia Pharmacy is seen at left in his store at 34 E. Huntington Drive. With him are James Carthew and clerk named Alma.

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Date: c.1949

1 image

Date: c.1949

Subjects: Arcadia Pharmacy; Engle, Lloyd V.; Carthew, James; Stores

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1065

Collection: Photographs

Images

View east on Huntington Drive mid-way in block between Santa Anita and First Avenue during holiday season. Notice the Arcadia sign that had for many years hung over intersection at First Avenue has been removed (also referred to as a "Welcome" sign). Santa Fe Railroad overpass in view crossing over Huntington Drive.

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Date: November 13, 1959

1 image

Date: November 13, 1959

Subjects: Huntington Drive; Bank of America; Arcadia Drugs; Arcadia Bootery

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 601

Collection: Photographs

Images

Three views of business areas in Arcadia. On left is south side of Huntington Drive. Arcadia Hardware is still located at 52 E. Huntington Drive as it is shown here. On the right is the Bank of Italy which was located on NE corner of Huntington Drive and First Ave. The building just to the north up First Ave (with awnings) is also still in use.

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Date: 1928

1 image

Date: 1928

Subjects: Business & industry; Huntington Drive; Baldwin Avenue; Bank of Italy National Trust Savings; Arcadia Hardware

Physical Description: 5 1/2 x 10 b&w

ID: 889

Collection: Photographs

Images

View toward east at Eaton's Restaurant which was located at 1130 W. Colorado Blvd. (almost at border of Pasadena). In addition to a sit-down dining room, it had an extensive drive-in area, as well as motel accommodations. It opened in 1939.

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Date: c. 1940

1 image

Date: c. 1940

Subjects: Restaurants-Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 872

Collection: Photographs

Images

Work scheduled to begin shortly on new 1,200 square foot banquet room at the Derby Restaurant, 233 East Huntington Drive, in the Arcadia redevelopment area.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 15, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 15, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Restaurants, Bars, etc - The Derby

Item ID: 2337AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

View east on Huntington Drive from intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive. Community Church on NE corner was moved in 1934 to S. First Street and became Arcadia Presbyterian Church. Two storied building on NW corner was City Hall. Large sign on south side may say: Arcadia Pharmacy.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs585

Date: c.1923

1 image

Date: c.1923

Subjects: Huntington Drive; Arcadia Presbyterian Church; City Hall

Physical Description: 7x11 b&w

ID: 581

Collection: Photographs

Images

The Arcadia Business Association (ABA) has announced that the Arcadia Farmers Market will end. The reasons for closing are stated.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 8, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 8, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Business Association; Business and Industry; Farmers Market

Item ID: 27135AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Downtown Arcadia entry monument sign close-up view, located at Santa Clara Street and Huntington Drive. Photograph by Terry Miller.

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Date: April 2001

1 image

Date: April 2001

Subjects: Arcadia welcome signs

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2209

Collection: Photographs

Images

Rod's Grill, Arcadia's beloved classic diner, announces its closure after nearly 70 years. Closing date will be Sunday, February 12, 2023. It is located at 41 West Huntington Drive, along Historic Route 66. The diner began as a small chain of restaurants in 1946, with the Arcadia location opening in 1957.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: February 9, 2023

Pages: p. A3, A4

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: February 9, 2023

Pages: p. A3, A4

Subjects: Historic Route 66; Monroy, Wendy; Restaurants, bars, etc.; Rod's Grill; Romero, Manny

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia police bust marijuana cultivation operation in the 500 block of East Longden Avenue on November 5, 2013 at approximately 7:00 AM.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 7, 2013

Pages: p. 4

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 7, 2013

Pages: p. 4

Subjects: Arcadia Police Department; Crime and Criminals; Drugs; Marijuana

Item ID: 33870AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Motel 6, which was closed due to damages suffered in the June 1991 Sierra Madre earthquake, is expected to begin renovation soon.

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Newspaper: Star Tribune

Date: August 4, 1992

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Star Tribune

Date: August 4, 1992

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Hotels, Motels, etc. - Motel 6

Item ID: 111AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia City Council in its role of Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Tuesday night moved very close to an agreement for the sale of the former Thrifty Drug Store site at the northwest corner of Huntington Drive and First Avenue.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 7, 1983

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 7, 1983

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Thrifty Drug Store

Item ID: 829AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Looking west toward east side of Methodist Hospital of Southern California which opened in May of 1957 at 300 W. Huntington Drive. Photo was taken shortly after completion.

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Date: c. May 1957

1 image

Date: c. May 1957

Subjects: Arcadia Methodist Hospital

Physical Description: 4x10 b&w

ID: 1026

Collection: Photographs

Images

Dean A. Beck and Associates, developers of a proposed Target Department Store on East Huntington Drive in Arcadia, want to know the status of owner participation opportunities which might be available to people owning property within the project area.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 26, 1984

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 26, 1984

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Target Department Store

Item ID: 818AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

View east on Huntington Drive from near intersection with Santa Anita. Old City Hall was still at NW corner of Huntington Drive and First at this time. Theater which was on south side appears to be gone. Seeley's Jewelers is in 1948 City Directory, but not 1944 City Directory.

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Date: c. mid-1940's

1 image

Date: c. mid-1940's

Subjects: Huntington Drive; Arcadia Bootery; Seeley's Jewelry

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 599

Collection: Photographs

Images

The Sesame Grill, located at 308 East Huntington Drive in Arcadia, is profiled. Photo.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 28, 1995

Pages: p. 6 Cheers Section

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 28, 1995

Pages: p. 6 Cheers Section

Subjects: Restaurants, Bars, etc - Sesame Grill

Item ID: 4610AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Construction will begin in September on a new district office for the Automobile Club of Southern California. The building is part of the redevelopment project on east Huntington Drive.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 14, 1988

Pages: p. B-4 photos

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 14, 1988

Pages: p. B-4 photos

Subjects: Automobile Club of Southern California

Item ID: 755AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Highlighting Downtown Arcadia: Arcadia Blues Club: one of the city's best kept secrets, located at 16 E. Huntington Drive since 2005. The small business is operated by a husband and wife team with a passion for blues music.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 25, 2018

Pages: p. 1, 4

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 25, 2018

Pages: p. 1, 4

Subjects: Arcadia Blues Club; Business and Industry

Item ID: 35262AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

135 marijuana plants found in Arcadia home on the 500 block of West Huntington Drive. The suspect arrested is Tiv Ke Roeung, 40 year old Arcadia resident. He is being held without bail by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 19, 2014

Pages: p. 1, 25

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 19, 2014

Pages: p. 1, 25

Subjects: Crime and Criminals; Drugs; Marijuana; Roeung, Tiv Ke

Item ID: 34070AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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End of an era--Colonial Pharmacy in Arcadia succumbs to a difficult economy. Arcadia's oldest pharmacy, Colonial Pharmacy, which has been serving the community since 1939, will be closing. Owner Mark Burstyn (photo) has worked there since October 1990.

Lloyd V. Engle, owner of the Arcadia Pharmacy is seen at left in his store at 34 E. Huntington Drive. With him are James Carthew and clerk named Alma.

Images

Images

Images

View toward east at Eaton's Restaurant which was located at 1130 W. Colorado Blvd. (almost at border of Pasadena). In addition to a sit-down dining room, it had an extensive drive-in area, as well as motel accommodations. It opened in 1939.

Images

Work scheduled to begin shortly on new 1,200 square foot banquet room at the Derby Restaurant, 233 East Huntington Drive, in the Arcadia redevelopment area.

View east on Huntington Drive from intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive. Community Church on NE corner was moved in 1934 to S. First Street and became Arcadia Presbyterian Church. Two storied building on NW corner was City Hall. Large sign on south side may say: Arcadia Pharmacy.

Images

The Arcadia Business Association (ABA) has announced that the Arcadia Farmers Market will end. The reasons for closing are stated.

Downtown Arcadia entry monument sign close-up view, located at Santa Clara Street and Huntington Drive. Photograph by Terry Miller.

Images

Arcadia police bust marijuana cultivation operation in the 500 block of East Longden Avenue on November 5, 2013 at approximately 7:00 AM.

Motel 6, which was closed due to damages suffered in the June 1991 Sierra Madre earthquake, is expected to begin renovation soon.

Arcadia City Council in its role of Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Tuesday night moved very close to an agreement for the sale of the former Thrifty Drug Store site at the northwest corner of Huntington Drive and First Avenue.

Looking west toward east side of Methodist Hospital of Southern California which opened in May of 1957 at 300 W. Huntington Drive. Photo was taken shortly after completion.

Images

Dean A. Beck and Associates, developers of a proposed Target Department Store on East Huntington Drive in Arcadia, want to know the status of owner participation opportunities which might be available to people owning property within the project area.

View east on Huntington Drive from near intersection with Santa Anita. Old City Hall was still at NW corner of Huntington Drive and First at this time. Theater which was on south side appears to be gone. Seeley's Jewelers is in 1948 City Directory, but not 1944 City Directory.

Images

The Sesame Grill, located at 308 East Huntington Drive in Arcadia, is profiled. Photo.

Construction will begin in September on a new district office for the Automobile Club of Southern California. The building is part of the redevelopment project on east Huntington Drive.

Highlighting Downtown Arcadia: Arcadia Blues Club: one of the city's best kept secrets, located at 16 E. Huntington Drive since 2005. The small business is operated by a husband and wife team with a passion for blues music.

135 marijuana plants found in Arcadia home on the 500 block of West Huntington Drive. The suspect arrested is Tiv Ke Roeung, 40 year old Arcadia resident. He is being held without bail by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency.