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Demolition crews using an acetylene cutting torch set fire to an old dormitory building on the Anoakia estate on Monday.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: June 20, 2000

Pages: p. A1 w/photo

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: June 20, 2000

Pages: p. A1 w/photo

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 19503AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council voted on March 1, 1977 to uphold the 30,000 square foot minimum lot size set by the Planning Commission on any development Mr. McCaslin might build. Room for compromise seems possible.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 3, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 3, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 429AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Opposing forces are preparing for the March 1 City Council meeting. At this time the Council will decide whether to permit Mr. McCaslin to develop the area in lots of 18,000 to 20,000 square feet and keep the mansion, or to hold him to the 30,000 square feet set by the Planning Commission and risk losing the house built by Anita Baldwin.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 20, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 20, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 428AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Workers are salvaging items from the Anoakia mansion to be donated to the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 29, 2000

Pages: p. A1 w/photo

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 29, 2000

Pages: p. A1 w/photo

Subjects: Anoakia; Arboretum

Item ID: 19532AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A well and several gates from the Anoakia mansion were removed and donated to the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 1, 2000

Pages: p. A1 w/photo

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 1, 2000

Pages: p. A1 w/photo

Subjects: Anoakia; Arboretum

Item ID: 19530AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

View from southwest corner of Anoakia toward mountains. Chimney of house visible.

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

1 image

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 47

Collection: Photographs

Images

View (east) down bowling alley when Anoakia was Anita Baldwin's home, and used as a school library when the facilities were converted to a private girls' school.

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Date: November 1976

1 image

Date: November 1976

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 43

Collection: Photographs

Images

Portion of driveway and grounds at Anoakia, looking west from position near swimming pool.

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

1 image

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 50

Collection: Photographs

Images

View of portion of white tiled kitchen at Anoakia. Rack with hooks suspended from ceiling.

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

1 image

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 58

Collection: Photographs

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An informal committee of some 15 people was initiated by the Arcadia Historical Society in mid-September in an effort to preserve the old Anoakia School site, now that the school has relocated to Duarte.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 14, 1990

Pages: p. A-1 photos

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 14, 1990

Pages: p. A-1 photos

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 433AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Plans to build 31 homes on the site of Anoakia drew fire from a handful of area residents.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: September 1, 1999

Pages: p. 1 The Star

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: September 1, 1999

Pages: p. 1 The Star

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 16429AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

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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

Sparks thrown from a cutting torch ignited debris in a dorm structure causing a fire at Anoakia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 22, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 22, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia; Fires

Item ID: 27875AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

View looking up front entry stairs at Anoakia, from drive. Front door would be almost under chimney visible on roof.

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

1 image

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 25

Collection: Photographs

Images

View from east end of dining room of Anoakia, looking west through front entry toward library. Note Tiffany light fixtures.

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

1 image

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 38

Collection: Photographs

Images

Residents fighting to save the historic Anoakia mansion from development lost a court battle, as a judge upheld the city's decision to allow demolition of the property.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 11, 2000

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 11, 2000

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 19131AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A developer who wants to replace the historic Anoakia estate with a 31-home gated community received tentative approval Tuesday night from the Planning Commission.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: November 11, 1999

Pages: p. A3 w/ photo

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: November 11, 1999

Pages: p. A3 w/ photo

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 18037AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

People from the Historic Landmarks division of the National Park Service will visit Anoakia the last of January. The mansion is being considered as an historic landmark on the basis of its architect, Arthur Benton.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 427AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

View across storm drain which runs north and south across property at Anoakia, west of mansion and swimming pool. Building on right of picture is school.

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

1 image

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia; Flood control

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 60

Collection: Photographs

Images

View of stairs up from drive to front entrance of Anoakia. Decorative fountain and pond detail of cement balustrade along stair. Front door is located in photo just above and to left of light fixture.

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

1 image

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 28

Collection: Photographs

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Demolition crews using an acetylene cutting torch set fire to an old dormitory building on the Anoakia estate on Monday.

The City Council voted on March 1, 1977 to uphold the 30,000 square foot minimum lot size set by the Planning Commission on any development Mr. McCaslin might build. Room for compromise seems possible.

Workers are salvaging items from the Anoakia mansion to be donated to the Arboretum.

A well and several gates from the Anoakia mansion were removed and donated to the Arboretum.

View from southwest corner of Anoakia toward mountains. Chimney of house visible.

Images

View (east) down bowling alley when Anoakia was Anita Baldwin's home, and used as a school library when the facilities were converted to a private girls' school.

Images

Portion of driveway and grounds at Anoakia, looking west from position near swimming pool.

Images

View of portion of white tiled kitchen at Anoakia. Rack with hooks suspended from ceiling.

Images

An informal committee of some 15 people was initiated by the Arcadia Historical Society in mid-September in an effort to preserve the old Anoakia School site, now that the school has relocated to Duarte.

Plans to build 31 homes on the site of Anoakia drew fire from a handful of area residents.

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

Images

Sparks thrown from a cutting torch ignited debris in a dorm structure causing a fire at Anoakia.

View looking up front entry stairs at Anoakia, from drive. Front door would be almost under chimney visible on roof.

Images

View from east end of dining room of Anoakia, looking west through front entry toward library. Note Tiffany light fixtures.

Images

Residents fighting to save the historic Anoakia mansion from development lost a court battle, as a judge upheld the city's decision to allow demolition of the property.

A developer who wants to replace the historic Anoakia estate with a 31-home gated community received tentative approval Tuesday night from the Planning Commission.

People from the Historic Landmarks division of the National Park Service will visit Anoakia the last of January. The mansion is being considered as an historic landmark on the basis of its architect, Arthur Benton.

View across storm drain which runs north and south across property at Anoakia, west of mansion and swimming pool. Building on right of picture is school.

Images

View of stairs up from drive to front entrance of Anoakia. Decorative fountain and pond detail of cement balustrade along stair. Front door is located in photo just above and to left of light fixture.

Images