Cook & Woodley tract just north of Foothill Blvd. and one block east of Santa Anita Ave. This tract was developed on land owned by Clara Baldwin. House seen on right still stands at SE corner of Sycamore and Oakwood Ave. It was home of James B. Slemons.
Left to right: Mrs. Frank B. Stratford (Project Chairman), Councilman Robert F. Dennis, Mrs. Lawrence Lydick (President), Mrs. Carl Foley (First Vice President). The three women are in the Assistance League of Arcadia. Same people appear in photo ID 1931.
Left to right: Councilman Robert F. Dennis, Mrs. Frank B. Stratford (Project Chairman), Mrs. Lawrence Lydick (President), Mrs. Carl Foley (First Vice President). The three women are in the Assistance League of Arcadia. Copy 2 is 5x7. Same people appear in photo ID 1932.
Ribbon cutting for first segment of Foothill Freeway completed through Arcadia, September 1968. Pictured L-R: Roger Ferguson, Mayor of Monrovia; next not identified; Sherrill Watson; Frank Bonelli, L.A.County Supervisor; Haig Ajamain; Don Hage, Mayor of Arcadia; next not identified; and Mayor Prentiss R. Ham of Duarte.
Part of Ott family on a hike in Little Santa Anita Canyon at First Falls. L-R: John, Jr; Eleanora; Marshall (standing); their Aunt Catherine Rinne (on a visit from St. Louis); and Ella Ott (Mrs. John Ott).
Frank McCoy (1869-1935) pictured in bust-length studio photograph. He has a hat on with brim turned up all the way around. Identified for library by George McCoy in 1978. No other circumstances known.
Interior of Frank and Flora McCoy's grocery store at 233 N. First Avenue. Lady at left side of photo behind counter, another standing in front of counter with white apron. On right side of photo is a woman in a coat.
Group of 16 faculty members from First Avenue School pictured. Front row, L-R: Fannig Duvall, Elvira Orsburn, Faye Penny, Genevieve McMahon, Virna Ruth, Ethel Flory, unknown, Dorothy May Butts, and Thelma Johnson. Back row, L-R: unknown, Walter Coombs, Etta Russell White, Helen Rinde Diedrich, Agnes McInturff, unknown, Miriam Haddox Wibeck, unknown, unknown, unknown, Frank Boyer, unknown, Elmer E. Westerhouse, unknown, Constance Ellison Rose, unknown.
Frank Charles Miller, alias Jimmy McKay, 17 year old who was one of three men responsible for killing of Officer Albert Matthies and wounding Chief Bertolina, July 18, 1927.
View NW toward fountain in NE corner of Arcadia County Park at the time of dedication of the fountain. Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli is seen activating spray for first time. On left is Norman Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation Dept. Man on right is Arcadia City Manager Harold K. Shone.
McCoy Building, a two story building which was located at 233 N. First Avenue on west side of First Avenue at St. Joseph Sreet. Date on sign at top of building is 1910. Window and awning have FRANK McCOY GENERAL MERCHANDISE printed on them. Standing in front of store are two men and a woman. Building was demolished in September 1973.
Three children stand on lawn in front of white clapboard house rented by William Kreutzkamp family. The children are, L-R: William Kreutzkamp, Jr.; Laura Kreutzkamp; and Charles Kreutzkamp. House was first house on NE corner of First and LaPorte Street and had front door on First Avenue. Mr. Kreutzkamp was station agent at Arcadia Santa Fe Station from 1909-1915.
Pictured on stairs at Santa Anita Turf Club for Diamond Jubilee Ball are L-R; Mrs. Peter Pitchess, Sheriff Peter Pitchess (Sheriff of L.A.Co.), and Mrs. Marguerite Towsley.
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…
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.
Portraits of five members of the Arcadia Fire Department, taken from a page of the "Arcadia Police and Firemen Relief Association Annual Souvenir" (see Arcadia VF-Police-Archives). Pictured are Frank Hinman, Walter Best, Leo C. Bertolina, A.A Mussachia, and Jim M. Nellis.
Group of Arcadians in costume to ride on a decorated Tally Ho (seen in background) in Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, 1935. L-R:Mrs. Willie Babs Ainsworth Corby (Mr. Corby was Arcadia Councilman; upon his death Mrs. Corby married Mr. Hawkins); Mollie McLean; Mrs. Albert Daniels is third from right. Men, L-R: Albert Daniels, and possibly Keith Beanston. Others not identified.