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How Santa Anita Park became one of America's most popular horse racing venues. In 1907 the original Santa Anita Race Track opened, and 27 years later, the new Santa Anita Park, in the current location, was opened. Santa Anita Park has hosted famous races Santa Anita Handicap, Breeders' Cup, the 1984 Olympics equestrian events, and famous race horses Seabiscuit, Affirmed, Spectacular Bid, John Henry, and American Pharoah (Pharoah is correct spelling). (American Pharaoh).

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 11, 2018

Pages: p. 18

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 11, 2018

Pages: p. 18

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 2011-2020; Stueve, Spencer

Item ID: 35241AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Santa Anita Racetrack back in the day. A stroll down memory lane courtesy of Arcadia Historical Society and Arcadia's Best. Photo shown of Clara Baldwin Stocker and her friends at her father's Santa Anita Racetrack in 1907. Clara Baldwin Stocker had a house on Foothill Boulevard and an establishment called "Clara Villa."

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Newspaper: Mountain Views News

Date: December 22, 2018

Pages: p. 6

Newspaper: Mountain Views News

Date: December 22, 2018

Pages: p. 6

Subjects: Baldwin, Clara; Baldwin Stocker, Clara; Clara Villa; Santa Anita Racetrack

Item ID: 35544AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Opening day at Santa Anita Park. A mix of the familiar and new at Santa Anita Park, with photos of some in attendance.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 4, 2016

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 4, 2016

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Santa Anita Park-2011-2020; Bloom, Jeff; Gelailich, Marietta; Kirkwood, Al; Kirkwood, Sandee; Muir, Carly; Muir, Morgan; Muir, Sharon; Rose, Janelle; Rose, Marshall; Sareen, K. B.; Valpredo, Don; Vidrio, Mary Anne

Item ID: 34583AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Changes to Santa Anita Park

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 10, 1935 p. 1 (percentage to City); September 17, 1936 p. 1 (additions); November 20, 1936 p. 1 ( " ); August 15, 1938 p. 1 (improvements); October 26, 1938 p. 1 ( " ); February 16, 1953 p. 1 (additions); December 17, 1956 p. 1 ( " ); December 9, 1957 p. 1 ( " )

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 10, 1935 p. 1 (percentage to City); September 17, 1936 p. 1 (additions); November 20, 1936 p. 1 ( " ); August 15, 1938 p. 1 (improvements); October 26, 1938 p. 1 ( " ); February 16, 1953 p. 1 (additions); December 17, 1956 p. 1 ( " ); December 9, 1957 p. 1 ( " )

Item ID: 4176AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Santa Anita Park's Santa Anita Derby to have its 65th running.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 4, 2002

Pages: p. 1, 27

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 4, 2002

Pages: p. 1, 27

Subjects: Santa Anita Park--2001-2010; Santa Anita Derby

Item ID: 33419AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Santa Anita Park was fined $150,000.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 27, 1999

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 27, 1999

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park, 1991-2000

Item ID: 17873AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

2019 Breeders' Cup will be held at Santa Anita Park for the 10th time, after a 2-year hiatus from Santa Anita Park.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 5, 2019

Pages: p. 2

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 5, 2019

Pages: p. 2

Subjects: Santa Anita Park-2011-2020; Breeders' Cup; Horses and horse racing

Collection: Newspaper Index

Interview on the 20th anniversary of Santa Anita Derby Day 5k, with Santa Anita Park Directory of Special Projects Pete Siberell (photo). See hard copy in VF Santa Anita Park 2011-2020.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 3, 2014

Pages: p. 25

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 3, 2014

Pages: p. 25

Subjects: Santa Anita Park--2011-2020; Siberell, Pete

Item ID: 33990AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Opening day at Santa Anita Park is featured.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: December 27, 1995

Pages: p. A3 photos

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: December 27, 1995

Pages: p. A3 photos

Subjects: Santa Anita Park, 1991-2000

Item ID: 5518AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General items regarding Santa Anita Park

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1942 p. 1 (closed to racing for duration); September 11, 1944 p. 1 (released by Army); September 14, 1944 p. 1 (racing resumes); November 21, 1946 p. 1 (admission tax); December 29, 1946 p. 3 (picture); March 23, 1950 p. 12 (first track); February 21, 1955 p. 1 (historical park museum has lumber from Lucky Baldwins race track buildings); December 22, 1955 p. 10 (aerial drawing of tracks0; April 11, 1960 p. 1 (battle for control); April 28, 1960 p. 1 ( " ); May 2, 1960 p. 1 ( " ); December 8, 1960 p. 1 (helicopter landing studied); June 14, 1964 p. 1 (assessed valuation increased); March 29, 1973 p. 1 (behind the scenes); August 16, 1973 p. C-2 (Grandstand improvement)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1942 p. 1 (closed to racing for duration); September 11, 1944 p. 1 (released by Army); September 14, 1944 p. 1 (racing resumes); November 21, 1946 p. 1 (admission tax); December 29, 1946 p. 3 (picture); March 23, 1950 p. 12 (first track); February 21, 1955 p. 1 (historical park museum has lumber from Lucky Baldwins race track buildings); December 22, 1955 p. 10 (aerial drawing of tracks0; April 11, 1960 p. 1 (battle for control); April 28, 1960 p. 1 ( " ); May 2, 1960 p. 1 ( " ); December 8, 1960 p. 1 (helicopter landing studied); June 14, 1964 p. 1 (assessed valuation increased); March 29, 1973 p. 1 (behind the scenes); August 16, 1973 p. C-2 (Grandstand improvement)