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Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

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Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (1 of 3)
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (1 of 3)
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 57
Shelf Number
Shelf C3
Item ID
369AF
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

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Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (2 or 3)
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (2 or 3)
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 58
Shelf Number
Shelf C3
Item ID
370AF
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Subject Files
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

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Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (3 of 3)
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (3 of 3)
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 59
Shelf Number
Shelf C3
Item ID
371AF
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Subject Files
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Nick Curry Papers

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1. Louise C. Perkins v. E.J. Baldwin Superior Court, Los Angeles, California, 1886. 2. Major personalities of the Comstock Lode by Nick A. Curry. South Pasadena, California. May, 1998. Includes: John William Mackay; James Graham Fair; James Clair Flood; William Shoney O'Brien; John Perci…
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1. Louise C. Perkins v. E.J. Baldwin Superior Court, Los Angeles, California, 1886.
2. Major personalities of the Comstock Lode by Nick A. Curry. South Pasadena, California. May, 1998. Includes: John William Mackay; James Graham Fair; James Clair Flood; William Shoney O'Brien; John Percival Jones; Darius Ogden Mills; William Chapman Ralston; William Sharon; William Morris Stewart; Adolph Heinrich Joseph Sutro; Henry Marvin Yerington.
3. The Connection Between Budd Doble and Currier & Ives. Compiled by Nick A. Curry. South Pasadena, California. November, 1997.
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Nick Curry Papers
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 61A and Box 61B
Shelf Number
Shelf B5
Item ID
259AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Last Temptation of Christ Censorship Papers

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Correspondence, memos, papers. July, 1962 - December 6, 1962.
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Correspondence, memos, papers. July, 1962 - December 6, 1962.
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Arcadia Public Library. Last Temptation of Christ Censorship Papers
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 004
Shelf Number
Shelf H2
Item ID
484AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Last Temptation of Christ Censorship Papers

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Correspondence, memos, papers. December 7, 1962 - 1964. Undated summary.
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Correspondence, memos, papers. December 7, 1962 - 1964. Undated summary.
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Arcadia Public Library. Last Temptation of Christ Censorship Papers
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 005
Shelf Number
Shelf H2
Item ID
485AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Last Temptation of Christ Censorship Papers. Tropic of Cancer.

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Newspaper articles. 1962 - 1965
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Newspaper articles. 1962 - 1965
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Arcadia Public Library. Last Temptation of Christ Censorship Papers
Tropic of Cancer
Banned books
Challenged titles
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 006
Shelf Number
Shelf H2
Item ID
486AF
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Subject Files
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Santa Anita Park (1945-1980)

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1. Earlier days in Los Angeles - Prospects of horse racing at Santa Anita. news clip about 1944 season. June 13, 1969. 2. Sport of Kings. page from unknown source about the 1947-48 season. 3. The track that Doc built. COLLIERS March 13, 1948. 4. Doc's gold mine. TIME magazine January 31…
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1. Earlier days in Los Angeles - Prospects of horse racing at Santa Anita. news clip about 1944 season. June 13, 1969.
2. Sport of Kings. page from unknown source about the 1947-48 season.
3. The track that Doc built. COLLIERS March 13, 1948.
4. Doc's gold mine. TIME magazine January 31, 1949.
5. City sets tax rate. Pasadena Independent, circa August 22, 1951.
6. A day at the races. WESTWAYS January 1959.
7. Jewel of a track. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. February 6, 1961.
8. Golden days at the dentist's. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED January 11, 1965.
9. Santa Anita opens public workouts with gala free horse show. Public relations sheet from Santa Anita for 1966-67 season.
10. Santa Anita fails to open gates. Arcadia News-Post December 26, 1969.
11. Labor dispute cancels opening of Santa Anita. Arcadia Tribune February 28, 1969.
12. Santa Anita National Horse Show July 2 through 8, 1979 - program. (SEE: Box 76)
13. Doc Strub's place. Los Angeles Times WEST magazine article March 8, 1970.
14. What would happen if the track closed. Daily News April 7, 1970.
15. Santa Anita track in midst of fourth decade. Arcadia Tribune August 11, 1971.
16. Santa Anita Turf Club property. page copied from Arcadia General Plan 1973.
17. Dear Arcadia. Letter from Robert Strub to citizens on Sunday race ban June 8, 1973. page 2 only. p.1 missing since 1984.
18. Sunday race fans bet less. Los Angeles Times July 24, 1973.
19. Sunday racing bill passes committee. Arcadia News-Post August 17, 1973.
20. Santa Anita head blasts council action. Arcadia News-Post June 7, 1973.
21. Sunday racing bill angers councilmen. Arcadia Tribune June 7, 1973.
22. Santa Anita fights Sunday racing ban. Arcadia Tribune June 10, 1973.
23. Council relents; citizens want Sunday racing. Arcadia News-Post June 14, 1973.
24. Arth outlines racing position. News Post June 15, 1973.
25. Council reversal seen on Sunday racing ban. Arcadia Tribune June 17, 1973.
26. Ban on Sunday racing retained. Arcadia Tribune July 1, 1973.
27. Council reacts on Sunday racing. Arcadia Tribune July 5, 1973.
28. Council rescinds Sunday racing law. Arcadia News Post. July 12, 1973.
29. Sunday racing fate near. Los Angeles Times July 15, 1973
30. Sunday racing ban lifted. Arcadia Tribune July 15, 1973.
31. Racing board approves season. Arcadia News Post. Arcadia News Post. July 17, 1973.
32. Sunday racing approved. Arcadia Tribune July 19, 1973.
33. Track will open today. Arcadia Tribune October 11, 1973.
34. Santa Anita opens today. Arcadia Tribune December 27, 1973.
35. Story of Santa Anita offered. Arcadia Tribune December 15, 1974.
36. Even $350,000 does not a championship make. Los Angeles Times October 27, 1975.
37. Rainy Santa Anita meeting has two $7 million days. Pacesetter-Highlander April 19, 1978.
38. Santa Anita plans no move to new track. Pasadena Star News July 19, 1978.
39. A birthday cake that's long, long, Longden. Arcadia Tribune February 11, 1979.
40. Santa Anita Park's biggest season opening one week from Saturday. Arcadia Tribune December 18, 1947.
41. Art at Santa Anita. THE BLOOD HORSE December 24, 1966.
42. Racing classic to open. Arcadia Tribune special tabloid to commemorate Oak Tree opening October 6, 1980.
43. Santa Anita: The great race place. Brochure gives history and introduction to the Park. n.d.
44. Interview done in 1976 by Arcadia High School students Mark Stanley and Randy Skomsvold with Arcadia school personnel, John Simmons; he is the man who heads the class conducted at Santa Anita Race Track on training young people in the intricacies of track management.
45. This is Santa Anita. Pamphlet from Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. n.d.
46. Obituaries, death record, burial location, and articles about Dr. Charles H. Strub who with Hal Roach and some investors built Santa Anita Park. He served as vice-president and general manager of the Los Angeles Turf Club from 1934-1945 and executive vice-president since 1945. Died March 28, 1958.
47. "Santa Anita owns vast playgrounds at famous mile-high Lake Arrowhead." Discusses plans for Lake Arrowhead since the purchase by the Los Angles Turf Club in February, 1946.
48. A Day in the City : The Greens of Arcady (Santa Anita Park and the Arboretum) by Jack Smith. WESTWAYS, March 1968, p. 2-4.
49. Change at the Arcadia Oval, Joe Hernandez is gone and the Wine Shed has come and one player asks himself, will there always be a Santa Anita? by Michael Fessier Jr. WESTWAYS, April 1972, p. 51-54.
50. Riding into Dawn by Frances Halpern. WESTWAYS, December 1975, p. 25-27+.
51. By the way, with Bill Henry. Bill Henry of KHJ Radio describes a day at Santa Anita Park, including the Turf Club. Los Angeles Times, December 28, 1948.
52. Santa Anita a Palace for the Sport of Kings. Description of Santa Anita Park, including the chandeliers, by Kim Blair. Los Angeles Times, January 3, 1965.
53. Doc's Gold Mine, Charles H. Strub built Santa Anita Park (photo). Time Magazine, January 31, 1949.
54. Scoreboard: in Arcadia, Calif., Jockey Willie Shoemaker, 22, set a record, his 485th win. Time Magazine, January 11, 1954.
55. Santa Anita 25th Silver Anniversary Jubilee 1959-1960 winter racing brochure racing schedule.
56. Official Program February 27, 1946. Official Program March 16, 1946. Official Program March 5, 1947. Official Program December 31, 1956.
57. Description and photos of Santa Anita Park from book Westward, Whoa! by Thayer, Bert Clark (1948). The central entrance is a Beaux Arts prize winner for its architect.
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Santa Anita Park (1945-1980)
Item ID
201AF
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The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School

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1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. Vol. 1 #1 August 3, 1918 – Vol. 1 #29 February 15, 1919 (Bound) 2. Official Souvenir & Program Balloon School Circus and the Final Edition of The Arcadian Observer, February 22, 1919.
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1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. Vol. 1 #1 August 3, 1918 – Vol. 1 #29 February 15, 1919 (Bound)
2. Official Souvenir & Program Balloon School Circus and the Final Edition of The Arcadian Observer, February 22, 1919.
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The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 40
Shelf Number
Shelf B5
Item ID
350AF
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Subject Files
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The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School

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1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. (Miscellaneous single issues) Supplement to The Arcadian Observer, September 1918, was gift from Sierra Madre Public Library on March 17, 2004.
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1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. (Miscellaneous single issues) Supplement to The Arcadian Observer, September 1918, was gift from Sierra Madre Public Library on March 17, 2004.
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The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 41
Shelf Number
Shelf B5
Item ID
351AF
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Hoeppel, John H.

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1. Biographical Directory of the American Congress 1774-1931 (photocopy). 2. A premature autobiographic epitaph by John H. Hoeppel. April 1967. 3. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774-1989, Bicentennial Edition. Biography of John H. Hoeppel who was Postmaster of Arcadia (1…
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1. Biographical Directory of the American Congress 1774-1931 (photocopy).
2. A premature autobiographic epitaph by John H. Hoeppel. April 1967.
3. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774-1989, Bicentennial Edition. Biography of John H. Hoeppel who was Postmaster of Arcadia (1923-1931) and a Congressman (1933-1937).
4. "Rosary set today for J. Hoeppel." Arcadia Tribune, September 23, 1976, page A-1.
5. "Hoeppel expects appreciation." Letter to Publisher, newspaper unknown, September 30, 1935.
6. "Congressman Hoeppel greeted at Arcadia; crowd estimated 6000." Monrovia Journal, October 1, 1935.
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Hoeppel, John H.
Item ID
124AF
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Los Angeles Times 1984 Olympic issues

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Los Angeles Times 1984 Olympics issues July 29-August 14, 1984. Olympic Access (Book).
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Los Angeles Times 1984 Olympics issues July 29-August 14, 1984. Olympic Access (Book).
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Los Angeles Times 1984 Olympic issues
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 126
Shelf Number
Shelf H10
Item ID
439AF
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Subject Files
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1865-1872)-William Wolfskill

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1. "William Wolfskill - the first man to raise oranges commercially in California." Magazine source and date unknown. 2. Notes from visit with Marcella Palethorpe, great-granddaughter of William Wolfskill, March 3, 1980. Present were Arcadia Librarian Pat McAdam and Sandy Snider of the Los Angele…
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1. "William Wolfskill - the first man to raise oranges commercially in California." Magazine source and date unknown.
2. Notes from visit with Marcella Palethorpe, great-granddaughter of William Wolfskill, March 3, 1980. Present were Arcadia Librarian Pat McAdam and Sandy Snider of the Los Angeles Count Arboretum.
3. "Wolfskill paid $20,000 for rancho in 1865." Arcadia Tribune, December 8, 1977 by Anna Wallace.
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1865-1872)-William Wolfskill
Item ID
109AF
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Railroads-Light Rail (Metro Gold Line, L-Line, Blue Line, A-Line)

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Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023. 1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, constructio…
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Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023.
1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, construction authority background that accompanied a model of the Metro Gold Line on display at the library starting in early 2011.
2. Metro Gold Line Extension information in a supplement called "Civic Leadership" in the Pasadena Star News, January 31, 2011. "Once the environmental process is completed in 2012, the project will be ready for funding at the local and federal levels. Metro has made funding the Foothill Extension from Azusa to Montclair a priority project for the agency.
3. Memo from Jason Kruckeberg, Asst. City Manager / Development Services Director and Phil Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer to Mayor and City Council re: Discussion of Gold Line Project Status-City's Commitments and Progress Review. August 16, 2011.
4. Artist renderings of future Arcadia Station and I-210 Gold Line Bridge (to resemble weaved baskets).
5. Introducing six new stations in five cities--Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, Azusa-Alameda and Azusa-Citrus. Construction completion on track for 2015. Habib F. Balian, CEO of Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority is pictured. An award winning team of contractors and engineers include Skanska, Hill International, Jacobs, Patterson & Associates, Inc.
6. Staff report from Jason Kruckeberg to Mayor and City Council, April 3, 2012 re: report, discussion and direction regarding Gold Line parking structure and transit plaza, with drawings.
7. Three train bridges, station coming. Mountain Views News, p. 6, February 16, 2013.
8. Foothill Gold Line extension updates. Arcadia Weekly, p. 8, February 21, 2013. Updates on design work, demolition, station locations.
9. Santa Anita Bridge groundbreaking.Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 20, 2013.
10. Gold Line construction extends closure of Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena Star News, p. A3, May 4, 2013.
11. Gold Line bridge project to conclude on Colorado Boulevard. Nearly five months of construction ends, but heavy work to begin on Santa Anita Avenue. Pasadena Star News, p. A10. May 29, 2013.
12. Gold Line construction moving forward. First Avenue in Arcadia to open by the end of March. Arcadia Weekly, March 13, 2014.
13. Gold Line station art revealed, April 29, 2014. Retrieved from http://arcadiachamber.org on May 1, 2014.
14. Foothill Gold Line Pasadena to Azusa Update. Construction (bridges, at-grade crossings) continues on time and on budget for a September 2015 turn-over to Metro. Mountain Views News, Section B-p. 1, June 6, 2014.
15. Downtown Arcadia intersection at Huntington and Second will be closed for Gold Line construction, August 6, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.
16. Chamber's key role in Gold Line station by Scott Hettrick, August 24, 2015. Retrieved from ArcadiaCAChamber.org on August 25, 2015.
17. Foothill Gold Line Newsletter. Third quarter 2014, with construction update and inserts about Arcadia Station (station artist Michael Davis) and Who Knew Building a Light Rail Track Could Be So Interesting?
18. A-C. 18A. City of Arcadia Holiday Tree Lighting and Dedication December 5, 2015 at Arcadia Transit Plaza. 18B. Arcadia Transit Plaza Dedication Ceremony November 6, 2014. 18C. Arcadia's Grand Opening Celebrationg. Gold Line is coming to Arcadia Saturday, March 5, 2016-Ribbon cutting and station celebration (2 copies).
19. Metro to offer free rides on new Gold Line extension March 5: community events planned at five stations. Arcadia Station at 201 N. First Avenue. Arcadia Weekly, February 25, 2016.
20. Gold Line extension unlikely to affect big traffic jams: history shows trains won't impact freeways. Pasadena Star News, March 2, 2016.
21.Two articles. Where the gold train takes you. Riding the new Gold Line Foothill Extension? Check out 21 activities, local attractions. Art at new Gold Line stations tells cities' stories. Pasadena Star News, March 1, 2016.
22. Opening Day of Metro Gold Line Arcadia Station marketing items: Metro Map & Pocket Guide; Metro Rider's Guide; Arcadia Shop dine stay enjoy coupon book; What is Tap? Instructional Coloring Book; Celebrate the grand opening March 5, 2016 flyer; Heads up watch for trains perforated train model of Kinkisharyo P3010.
23. The ABCs of the Gold Line. Arcadia Weekly, March 3, 2016.
24. All aboard! Metro's Gold Line comes a long way to connect Pasadena to Azusa on Saturday. Pasadena Weekly, March 3, 2016.
25. City of Arcadia celebrates opening of the Gold Line Extension. Arcadia Transit introduces new shuttle service in conjunction with Metro Gold Line opening. Mountain Views News, February 27, 2016.
26. Gold Line fuels nearby projects: extension generating money for area cities. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A5, February 29, 2016.
27. Wheels: Go east young man: Gold Line opening ceremony prompts historic musings on the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe. Pasadena Weekly, p. 14, March 3, 2016. By Lauren Holland.
28. L Line (Gold) Metro Rail Schedule, Metro Rail Azusa-Union Station-East LA, effective April 9, 2023.
29. A-B. 29A. June 2023 map of all Metro rail lines, Metro busway routes, regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). 29B. A Line Metro Rail schedule effective June 16, 2023 on two sheets. Includes map, connections and parking.
30. A-D. 30A. Meet the Line Letters - Nuevos Nombres. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations in English and Spanish. Dated October 2022. 30B. Metro rail is growing! Brochure explaining changes in names, stations, and routes when Metro completes the Regional Connector Transit Project on June 16, 2023. Includes map. In English and Spanish. 30C. Meet the new lineup = Conozca nuestra neva alineacion. Folded map of Metro Rail and Busway routes. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations In English and Spanish. Dated June 2023. 30D. Go Metro map & pocket guide. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Includes information on fares, hours, and important contacts. Dated August 2023.
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Railroads-Light Rail-Metro Gold Line
Railroads-Light Rail-L Line
Railroads-Light Rail-Blue Line
Railroads-Light Rail-A Line
Item ID
293AF
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1858-1865)-William Corbitt and Albert Dibblee

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1. "The well-known rancho, Santa Anita." An article from the book, California Ranchos and Farms, 1846-1862, published by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1967.
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1. "The well-known rancho, Santa Anita." An article from the book, California Ranchos and Farms, 1846-1862, published by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1967.
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1858-1865)-William Corbitt and Albert Dibblee
Item ID
108AF
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