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Statuary

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1. Listing of "Outdoor Sculpture" in Los Angeles County. Arcadia has 9 items listed. 2. Degradation of Monumental Bronzes by John D. Meakin, David L. Ames and Donald A. Dolske from the Journal of Preservation Technology no. 4 ,1991. original and one acid-free copy. The article's author (John D…
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1. Listing of "Outdoor Sculpture" in Los Angeles County. Arcadia has 9 items listed.
2. Degradation of Monumental Bronzes by John D. Meakin, David L. Ames and Donald A. Dolske from the Journal of Preservation Technology no. 4 ,1991. original and one acid-free copy. The article's author (John D. Meakin) did some of his research at the Arcadia Public Library. It concerns "The Hiker" statue at Arcadia County Park.
3. Statue Fete Set for Today. Arcadia unveiling will be tribute to Reid family. Los Angeles Times October 31, 1937.
4. Thousands see memorial statue unveiling. "The Hiker" dedicated yesterday. Arcadia Bulletin April 21, 1941.
5. A day in the park: poetic, simple. Los Angeles Times June 25, 1971 (shows picture of "The Hiker").
6. Dedication program for "The Hiker Monument" on April 20, 1941 by the United Spanish War Veterans of Southern California.
7. Miscellaneous articles and pictures regarding the "Hugo Reid Family" statue in the Arcadia County Park. Database printout of 1937 items.
8. University of Delaware letter to Mary Beth Hayes (n.d.) regarding Arcadia Tribune article and picture of "The Hiker" dedication of April 17, 1941.
9. Notes from John D. Meakin, University of Delaware, dated June 21, 1993 regarding "The Hiker."
10. Survey questionnaire from Save Outdoor Sculpture!, National Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Property regarding the "Don McKinnon Geddes" memorial plaque, dated September 1994.
11. The City Council approved funding to relocate the Hugo Reid Family Statue from Arcadia County Park to the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum site. The contract was awarded to American Heavy Moving and Rigging, Inc. in the amount of $57,362. Staff Report, Development Services Department, September 17, 2002.
12. "Hugo Reid Statue to Move to Museum." Arcadia Weekly, September 19-25, 2002, p.14.
13. Hugo Reid Family Statue Relocation Project Data sheet from the City of Arcadia, Development Services Department. September 30, 2002.
14. Minutes for the September 17, 2002, City Council meeting awarding the contract to American Heavy Moving and Rigging, Inc. for relocation of the Hugo Reid Family Statue from Arcadia County Park to the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum site.
15. Digital photos of the relocation of the Hugo Reid Family Statue from Arcadia County Park to the Arcadia Historical Museum. Photos courtesy of Don Penman, Arcadia City Hall. May 1, 2003.
16. Hugo Reid Statue Dedication Ceremony program. May 26, 2004. With historical overview.
17. Memo dated May 20, 2003 from Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director subject: Acceptance--relocation of Hugo Reid Family Statue. The City Council approved funding to relocate the Hugo Reid Family Statue from Arcadia County Park to the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum site. Contract was awarded to American Heavy Moving and Rigging, Inc. in the amount of $57,362.
18. Lucky Baldwin Statue Model Unveiled: statue should be completed within five or six months, artist Alfred Paredes said. Arcadia Patch, by Natalie Ragus, January 18, 2012. Retrieved from World Wide Web site http://arcadia.patch.com/articles/lucky-baldwin-statue-model-unveiled, on February 22, 2012.
19. Zenyatta statue unveiling September 29. Mountain Views News, p. 10, September 22, 2012. Life-sized statue of the legendary Zenyatta, winner of 2009 Breeders' Cup, will be unveiled at Santa Anita's Paddock Gardens area.
20. "Statue honoring Arcadia's founding father to be unveiled April 16," Arcadia Weekly, p. 13, April 11, 2013. Bronze statue is entitled "A Dawn in the West," nine feet tall, located at the Reverend Monsignor Gerald M. O'Keeffe Rose Garden near the Arcadia Community Center at 365 Campus Drive. Statue was donated by Baldwin's great-great-great granddaughters Margaux Gibson-Viera and Heather Gibson, designed and crafted by artist Alfred Paredes of Pomona, CA.
21. Program for Lucky Baldwin statue dedication. "A Dawn in the West," April 16, 2013, at Rev. Monsignor Gerald M. O'Keeffe Rose Garden, Arcadia, CA.
22. A Good Day in Arcadia, Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 20, 2013. By Joan Schmidt. Recaps dedication of the "Lucky Baldwin" statue titled "A Dawn in the West" and Arcadia City Council Reorganization meeting.
23. Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin Monument Project, proposal submitted by Margaux L. Viera to Arcadia City Council, October 6, 2011.
24. Veterans Monument Dedication Agenda and History of Veterans Monument by Bob Harbicht. Veterans Monument Dedication happened on June 16, 2018. It is located outside the Arcadia Community Center at 365 Campus Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007.
25. Documents about the Anita May Baldwin statue at Le Meridien Hotel, unveiled October 25, 2021. 1. Press release dated October 4, 2021. 2. Anita Baldwin "A Legacy of Charity," list, description, symbolism of the items on the statue, October 22, 2021. 3. Anita May Baldwin statue at new Arcadia hotel honors a strong woman well ahead of her time, retrieved from Pasadenastarnews.com, October 20, 2021 and print copy from The Weekly Star, October 17, 2021. "Unveiling of Baldwin statue brings peace and beauty," Pasadena Star News, October 26, 2021. In photo: Margaux Gibson, great-great-granddaughter of Anita M. Baldwin, Arcadia City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto, artist who made the statue Alfred Paredes, and Ed Andersen of the Arcadia Historical Society.
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Statuary
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Reid, Hugo

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1. A time of change. Article by Patricia Warren August 1973. 2. Hugo Reid references. Lasca Library December 1966. Two page bibliography prepared by Arboretum. 3. Hugo Reid brand. Copied from Hall of Records Brand Book #1. 4. The Ranchero. Article from Lasca Leaves by Sandy Snider September…
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1. A time of change. Article by Patricia Warren August 1973.
2. Hugo Reid references. Lasca Library December 1966. Two page bibliography prepared by Arboretum.
3. Hugo Reid brand. Copied from Hall of Records Brand Book #1.
4. The Ranchero. Article from Lasca Leaves by Sandy Snider September 1975.
5. Hugo Reid 1811-1852. Article by Weber, F.J., "The California Missions as others saw them." 1972
6. Through frequent sale, Rancho value increased. news article, n.d.
7. Hugo Reid, Humanitarian. Dakin, Susanna B. Article from QUARTERLY OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, vol. XXXI, no. 1 and 2. May and June 1949.
8. Early Angeleno Hugo Reid's funeral announcement. CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL QUARTERLY. Fall 1975, p. 274.
9. From romance to race horses by Fink, Augusta. Article from Westways February 1974.
10. Hugo Reid at Santa Anita 1845. Cards made from a drawing by Maynard Dixon
11. Who knows story of Hugo Reid's history. Pasadena Star News March 23, 1964.
12. Hugo Reid, Scotch adventurer. Arcadia Tribune March 23, 1950.
13. Scotsman granted Rancho Santa Anita. Pasadena Star News October 14, 1994.
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Reid, Hugo
Item ID
190AF
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Hugo Reid Adobe

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Edna Lenz
Description
Adobe Where Lucky Baldwin Died -- Built in 1840, the Hugo Reid Adobe was the first permanent structure built on Rancho Santa Anita. It was here, overlooking the lake where Hugo Reid had built his adobe some 70 years previously, that Lucky Baldwin died in 1909. In 1959-60, the Adobe was restored. …
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Edna Lenz
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Adobe Where Lucky Baldwin Died -- Built in 1840, the Hugo Reid Adobe was the first permanent structure built on Rancho Santa Anita. It was here, overlooking the lake where Hugo Reid had built his adobe some 70 years previously, that Lucky Baldwin died in 1909. In 1959-60, the Adobe was restored. It remains where it has always been, just south of the lake in what is now the Arboretum.
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92L
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Hugo Reid Adobe

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Edna Lenz
Description
Hugo Reid Adobe (Restored) -- The restored Hugo Reid Adobe is located on the grounds of the Arboretum of Los Angeles County.
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Edna Lenz
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Hugo Reid Adobe (Restored) -- The restored Hugo Reid Adobe is located on the grounds of the Arboretum of Los Angeles County.
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Hugo Reid Adobe. Arboretum

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Artist
Justine Wishek
Description
Hugo Reid Adobe -- Built in 1840, the Hugo Reid Adobe was the first permanent structure built on Rancho Santa Anita. By the time Lucky Baldwin acquired the Rancho, an L-shaped wing had been added to the original three-room structure. It was here, overlooking the lake where Hugo Reid had built his…
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Justine Wishek
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Hugo Reid Adobe -- Built in 1840, the Hugo Reid Adobe was the first permanent structure built on Rancho Santa Anita. By the time Lucky Baldwin acquired the Rancho, an L-shaped wing had been added to the original three-room structure. It was here, overlooking the lake where Hugo Reid had built his adobe some 70 years previously, that Lucky Baldwin died in March, 1909. In 1959-60, the Adobe was restored. It remains where it has always been, just south of the lake on what is now the grounds of the Arboretum.
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Arboretum. Hugo Reid Adobe

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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Hugo Reid Adobe (Before Restoration) --Built in 1840, the Hugo Reid Adobe was the first permanent structure built on Rancho Santa Anita. It was here, overlooking the lake where Hugo Reid had built his adobe some 70 years previously, that Lucky Baldwin died in 1909. In 1959-60, the Adobe was restore…
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Edna Lenz
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Hugo Reid Adobe (Before Restoration) --Built in 1840, the Hugo Reid Adobe was the first permanent structure built on Rancho Santa Anita. It was here, overlooking the lake where Hugo Reid had built his adobe some 70 years previously, that Lucky Baldwin died in 1909. In 1959-60, the Adobe was restored. It remains where it has always been, just south of the lake in what is now the Arboretum.
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Parks-Arcadia County Park

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1. Sees value of field as park. news clip c.1926-27. 2. Seek return of Arcadia property. news clip c.1926-27. 3. Chronological list of improvements and development. Typed sheet from county. 4. Quitclaim deed. Black copy of quitclaim adopted September 27, 1935. 5. Bill transferring Los Ang…
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1. Sees value of field as park. news clip c.1926-27.
2. Seek return of Arcadia property. news clip c.1926-27.
3. Chronological list of improvements and development. Typed sheet from county.
4. Quitclaim deed. Black copy of quitclaim adopted September 27, 1935.
5. Bill transferring Los Angeles County recreational park. Copy of congressional bill authored by then Congressman, John Hoeppel.
6. Playgrounds at Ross Field. Arcadia Tribune July 7, 1936.
7. Statue fete set for today. Los Angeles Times October 31, 1937.
8. When Ross Field work was launched. Arcadia Tribune February 13, 1937.
9. Thousands see memorial statue unveiling. Arcadia Bulletin April 21, 1941.
10. Arcadia County Park and Golf Course. Typed sheet from General Plan.
11. A day in the park. Los Angeles Times June 25, 1971.
12. The story of Santa Anita Bowling Green Club. History written in 1973.
13. Santa Anita Golf Course. Copy of brochure put out for opening day April 24, 1938, plus other sheets detailing changes.
14. Arcadia County Park. Sixteen page historical information and chronological developments.
15. Fourth of July celebration. Photocopy of commemorative program July 4, 1938.
16. Letter written to Ralph Pennell concerning ceremony honoring J.H.Hoeppel of the Balloon School February 1, 1963.
17. Park proves no picnic for low-paid workers. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
18. Park construction no picnic for low-salaried WPA workers. Arcadia Tribune February 9, 1978.
19. You are cordially invited to attend an informal ceremony honoring Lt. John Hoeppel. Invitation from Los Angeles County Parks Department to present plaque for his part in park development January 1963.
20. Arcadia County Park. One page history from Los Angeles County Parks Department.
21. New war memorial fountain dedicated December 17 at Arcadia County Park. News release issued by Los Angeles County Parks Department at time of dedication December 17, 1962.
22. Fact sheet on memorial fountain issued by Los Angeles County Parks Department.
23. Santa Anita play field opened. Pasadena Star News May 14, 1937.
24. Arcadia Park and Golf Course. Los Angeles Times, p.B3 November 22, 1993.
25. Large play area created. Los Angeles Times p.1 January 23, 1938.
26. Outdoor kitchen invites picnickers to new park. Pasadena Post February 28, 1937.
27. Copy of resolution by the 74th Congress conveying the property to the County of Los Angeles representing Baldwin Ranch property now known as the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum. June 17, 1935.
28. Photo of field survey party starting work on Arcadia County Park, with article. Pasadena Star News July 28, 1935.
29. County recreation area replaces old balloon field. Pasadena Star News January 31, 1937.
30. Los Angeles Times publication "Then & Now" June 30, 2000. Article about history of Arcadia County Park p. 12.
31. " Arcadia Park fountain rededicated." Article about rededication of the fountain to honor those who perished in the 9/11/01 attacks on the Pentagon, the World Trade Center and the hijacked plane that crashed in Pennsylvania. Fountain is being refurbished in a joint effort by the city, the Arcadia Rotary Club, the Arcadia Unified School District and local artisans. The renovated landmark will be called Peacock Corner. Pasadena Star News April 9, 2002, p. A-3.
32. "Arcadia to proceed with Peacock Corner." Article stating that the City Council voted to put up $25,000 towards the cost of putting a 10-foot-tall bronze peacock at Peacock Corner. The sculpture will emerge from the center of the fountain that has been refurbished by volunteers and was unveiled at the Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic. The fountain was rededicated on April 8, 2002, and was originally donated as a tribute to area veterans. Arcadia Weekly, November 14-20, 2002, p. 1.
33. The City Council approved a $30,000 commission to Irvine artist, David Chapple to create a bronze peacock sculpture, 6-7 feet tall, for the public fountain at "Peacock Corner." Pasadena Star News, January 8, 2003, p. A3.
34. 25 Valley parks may be closed. Los Angeles Times April 8, 1993, p.J1.
35. Quitclaim Deed, transfer of portion of Arcadia County Park from Los Angeles County to City of Arcadia. Recorded August 11, 1988. Arcadia Community Center and Arcadia Historical Museum have been built on this land.
36. Arcadia Vietnam War Monument Dedication program, May 28, 2016. Master of ceremonies Gene Glasco.
37. Guide to Civic Art in Los Angeles County Parks, p. 9 info on public art at Arcadia County Park: Memorial Peacock Fountain and Spanish American War Memorial "The Hiker," a bronze sculpture. Retrieved 7/11/2018 from lacounty.gov.
38. Arcadia County Park to be improved by $50,000; colorful history reported. Picture of Mrs. David Unruh, niece of Lucky Baldwin's manager, Hiram A. Unruh. Also on this page, Chamber takes theme from Nellie White. Arcadia Tribune and News, March 23, 1950.
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Parks-Arcadia County Park
Item ID
165AF
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Hugo Reid Adobe (see also Baldwin Adobe)

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1. "Historic adobe gives up its secrets." Independent Star News, July 28, 1957. 2. "The house of the Scotch paisano." Lasca Leaves, January 1, 1958. 3. "Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Spring 1959. 4. "Archaeological excavations in the patio." Lasca Leaves, Summer 1959. 5. "Historical research…
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1. "Historic adobe gives up its secrets." Independent Star News, July 28, 1957.
2. "The house of the Scotch paisano." Lasca Leaves, January 1, 1958.
3. "Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Spring 1959.
4. "Archaeological excavations in the patio." Lasca Leaves, Summer 1959.
5. "Historical research pertaining to ..." Lasca Leaves, Winter 1959. Two copies.
6. "Furnishing plan for the Hugo Reid Adobe." Los Angeles County Museum study, January 1960, 14 pages.
7. "The restorations at Rancho Santa Anita." Lasca Leaves, Winter 1961.
8. "The furnishings of the Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Spring 1961.
9. "Historic objects from Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Summer 1961.
10. "Restoration: Hugo Reid Adobe - Lucky Baldwin Coach House." Undated paper by O. Johnson.
11. Arcadia News Post, June 1, 1968. Photos and captions of Hugo Reid Adobe interior.
12. "Hugo Reid Adobe." By Reed and Kindig, November 5, 1987, two pages.
13. "Step in Adobe." Los Angeles Times, January 21, 1969 with photos.
14. "Youngsters digging for Adobe history." Los Angeles Times, August 4, 1969, Part II.
15. "Plaque marks Rancho fete: Santa Anita's 100th anniversary observed at simple ceremony." Los Angeles Times, April 20, 1941.
16. "Hugo Reid Adobe restores." Highlander-Pacesetter, July 13, 1983, page 5.
17. "The house of the Scotch paisano." Typewritten copy, same as #2 of this folder, August 15, 1957.
18. The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America Directory of Museum Houses 1961/62 listing Hugo Reid Adobe.
19. Program for the "Dedication of the Hugo Reid Adobe." May 5, 1961. Gift from the Pasadena Public Library.
20. "Old Hugo Reid Adobe regaining past glory" with photo by Bob Sherlock. Los Angeles Times, n.d., circa 1958/1959.
21. Three newspaper photos with captions of workers restoring the Hugo Reid Adobe. Pasadena Star News, November 28, 1958.
22. "Top historical finds made in restoring Reid home." no citation, circa 1958/1959.
23. "Historians hope Reid excavations can add to early California lore." Los Angeles Times, February 2, 1958.
24. "Colonial Dames take on a job" by Ed Ainsworth. Furnishings for the restored Hugo Reid Adobe will be collected by the Colonial Dames. Los Angeles Times, March 25, 1960.
25. "The house of the Scotch paisano: archaeological investigations at the Hugo Reid Adobe." By William J. Wallace, Roger J. Desautels, George Kritzman, August 12, 1957. Gift of Pasadena City College, June 14, 2006.
26. "Heritage" circa 1961. A film about the Hugo Reid Adobe restoration. Narrated by Brian Keith. DVD is in black media box in history room.
27. Graphics from the Archaeological Investigation at the Hugo Reid Adobe: Reference Use Only. State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Photographic Archives on 2 DVDs. Both DVDs are in the Arcadia History Room Media Box (black) and contain digital images/digital photographs in JPG and TIFF. Cover letter, signed usage contracts/licensing agreements, and inventory of file names (paper clipped together here). Photographic record of the archaeological investigations at the Hugo Reid Adobe, Arcadia, California, submitted September 15, 1958 by E. Taylor & Wallace.
28. Hugo Reid Adobe floor plan before excavation. No date.
Subjects
Hugo Reid Adobe (see also Baldwin Adobe)
Item ID
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Baldwin Adobe (see also Hugo Reid Adobe)

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1. Baldwin Adobe Restoration program "Lucky Lives Again," October 4, 2009. Committee includes Carol Libby, Jean Parrille, Joe Eisele, Lauragene Swenson, Mitchell Hearns Bishop, Sandy Snider, Scott Hettrick, Sho Tay. Front photo is Baldwin Home Place Courtyard. With insert Elias Jackson "Lucky" Bal…
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1. Baldwin Adobe Restoration program "Lucky Lives Again," October 4, 2009. Committee includes Carol Libby, Jean Parrille, Joe Eisele, Lauragene Swenson, Mitchell Hearns Bishop, Sandy Snider, Scott Hettrick, Sho Tay. Front photo is Baldwin Home Place Courtyard. With insert Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin, 1828-1909, facts and newspaper article excerpts about his life. He lived in the adobe for 34 years and died there.
2. Arboretum's shocking revelation: it isn't the Hugo Reid Adobe! by Bill Peters, Arcadia Weekly, October 8, 2009. Article about the Baldwin Adobe Restoration Project at the Los Angeles County Arboretum.
3. Room-by-room inventory of the Baldwin Home Place a.k.a. the Baldwin Adobe (all 8 rooms) just after Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's death in 1909.
4. Invitation to Baldwin Adobe Restoration Committee event, "Lucky Lives Again," October 4, 2009.
5. The historical section of the Los Angeles County Arboretum described. It includes the Coach Barn, the Hugo Reid Adobe, and Queen Anne Cottage.
6. History of structure and ranch under various owners: report on the historic background of the "Hugo Reid" Adobe, Los Angeles County Arboretum. 4 pages by William W. Ellinger III, Historic Architect, Pasadena, CA. Copyright 2007.
7. "A tale of two adobes: searching for the real Hugo Reid Adobe" by Gary Cowles, from Westerners, The Branding Iron, Los Angeles Corral, Summer 2011. 6 pages.
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Baldwin Adobe (see also Hugo Reid Adobe)
Item ID
288AF
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1839-1847)-Hugo Reid

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1. "Hugo Reid, Scotch adventurer." Arcadia Tribune, March 23, 1950. 2. "The homesite on Rancho Santa Anita." Lasca Leaves, April 1953. 3. "The historical buildings of Rancho Santa Anita." Lasca Leaves, October, 1950. 4. "Hugo Reid at the Rancho Santa Anita." From a drawing by Maynard Dixon. 5. …
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1. "Hugo Reid, Scotch adventurer." Arcadia Tribune, March 23, 1950.
2. "The homesite on Rancho Santa Anita." Lasca Leaves, April 1953.
3. "The historical buildings of Rancho Santa Anita." Lasca Leaves, October, 1950.
4. "Hugo Reid at the Rancho Santa Anita." From a drawing by Maynard Dixon.
5. Don Hugo of Rancho Santa Anita. This is chapter VIII from History of Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley California, Vol. 1 (1930) by Harold Carew.
Subjects
History-Rancho Santa Anita (1839-1847)-Hugo Reid
Item ID
105AF
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Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)

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1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints
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1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints
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Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 37
Shelf Number
Shelf B4
Item ID
346AF
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Santa Anita County Golf Course

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1. 1993 Roster with History. 2. Santa Anita Golf Course tee card, showing names of holes. 3. Santa Anita Golf Course, The Sunset Room pamphlet about this meeting facility, no date.
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1. 1993 Roster with History.
2. Santa Anita Golf Course tee card, showing names of holes.
3. Santa Anita Golf Course, The Sunset Room pamphlet about this meeting facility, no date.
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Santa Anita County Golf Course
Item ID
206AF
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Reid, Victoria

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1. Plot of place called Cuati. Map of grant made to Victoria Reid 1857. 2. The Indian maid and her Scot. Los Angeles Examiner March 29, 1964. 3. Reminiscences of Mission San Gabriel. Article by Laura King from annual publication of Historical Society of Southern California, 1920. 4. Hugo Re…
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1. Plot of place called Cuati. Map of grant made to Victoria Reid 1857.
2. The Indian maid and her Scot. Los Angeles Examiner March 29, 1964.
3. Reminiscences of Mission San Gabriel. Article by Laura King from annual publication of Historical Society of Southern California, 1920.
4. Hugo Reid's wife, Victoria, a life of grief and fear. Arcadia Tribune November 24, 1977.
Subjects
Reid, Victoria
Item ID
191AF
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Chicago Park

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1. "Council wants investigation." Arcadia Tribune, February 10, 1970. 2. "Council to discuss." Arcadia News Post, June 21 1971. 3. "Chicago Park on its way." Arcadia Tribune, February 2, 1972. 4. "Chicago Park to receive." Arcadia Tribune, August 19, 1973. 5. "Chicago Park just waiting." Arcad…
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1. "Council wants investigation." Arcadia Tribune, February 10, 1970.
2. "Council to discuss." Arcadia News Post, June 21 1971.
3. "Chicago Park on its way." Arcadia Tribune, February 2, 1972.
4. "Chicago Park to receive." Arcadia Tribune, August 19, 1973.
5. "Chicago Park just waiting." Arcadia Tribune, September 5, 1974.
6. "New park still a paper dream." Arcadia Tribune, September 12, 1974.
7. "Chicago Park looks." Arcadia Tribune, August 29, 1974.
8. "Land hoax produces Arcadia Park." Arcadia Tribune, August 8, 1968.
9. Map of the Chicago Park area with a list of parcel numbers and property ownership. c. early 1980s.
Subjects
Chicago Park
Item ID
50AF
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Fashion Park

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1. "Santa Anita to launch." Los Angeles Times, April 22, 1971, San Gabriel Valley section. 2. Pro-Fashion Park flyer, March 30, 1971. 3. "Taxpayers for Fashion Park." Letter from group to Arcadia residents, circa March 1971. 4. "Fashion Park No. 1." Arcadia Tribune, January 2, 1972. 5. "Vote…
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1. "Santa Anita to launch." Los Angeles Times, April 22, 1971, San Gabriel Valley section.
2. Pro-Fashion Park flyer, March 30, 1971.
3. "Taxpayers for Fashion Park." Letter from group to Arcadia residents, circa March 1971.
4. "Fashion Park No. 1." Arcadia Tribune, January 2, 1972.
5. "Vote Yes." Flyer by the Taxpayers for Fashion Park for referendum, April 1971.
6. "Santa Anita Fashion Park." Question and answer flyer done by Santa Anita Consolidated, circa 1971.
7. "Court orders additional." Arcadia Tribune, May 20, 1973.
8. "PLAN suit seeks to block." Arcadia News Post, May 22, 1973.
9. "Fashion Park gets OK." Arcadia Tribune, May 24, 1973.
10. "Ground broken." Arcadia News Post, June 13, 1973.
11. "Foes of Fashion Park turn to Federal Court." Los Angeles Times, October 18, 1973.
12. "PLAN files new lawsuit." Arcadia Tribune, October 28, 1973.
13. "Suit to block shopping." Los Angeles Times, November 6, 1973.
14. "District Court hears Fashion Park." Arcadia News Post, November 21, 1973.
15. "They don't give up." Arcadia Tribune, November 8, 1973.
16. "PLAN spokesman defends." Arcadia News Post, November 21, 1973.
17. "Fashion Park foes." Los Angeles Times, December 20, 1973.
18. "Fashion Park is altering skyline." Arcadia Tribune, March 7, 1974.
19. "Fashion Park ruling." Arcadia Tribune, February 28, 1974.
20. "Fashion Park halt denied." Arcadia Tribune, March 10, 1974.
21. "Fashion Park names 83 shops." Arcadia Tribune, June 13, 1974.
22. "Developer Hahn predicts." Arcadia Tribune, June 10, 1974.
23. "You discover Fashion Park." Los Angeles Times supplement section, October 13, 1974.
24. "On a clear day." Arcadia Tribune, November 7, 1974, photographs.
25. "Fashion Park opens." Arcadia Tribune, October 17, 1974.
26. "Arts of many kinds." News clip, circa 1975-1976.
27. "Broadway opening." Arcadia Tribune, circa October 1974.
28. "Info guide tells all." Arcadia Tribune, November 13, 1974.
29. "Brighter more colorful." Arcadia Tribune, December 26, 1974. Describes art pieces Roy Lichtenstein sculpture, Wright Flyer, others.
30. Ordinance No. 1981. An ordinance of the City of Arcadia approving zone change Z-92-002, rezoning an 8.2 acre portion of Santa Anita Race Track, parcel No. 949 at 385 West Huntington Drive from R-1 (single family) and S-1 (special use) to C-2D (general commercial with a design overlay), approved October 14, 1992. [In FILE FOLDER #2]
31. Memo from Assistant City Manager Peter Kinnahan to City Council regarding recommendations to Nordstrom Addition and Mall Expansion, January 19, 1993. [In FILE FOLDER #3]
32. Memo from Corkran W. Nicholson, Planning Department to City Council regarding Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall expansion. A design review of the proposed Nordstrom's building at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, April 6, 1993.
33. Memo from Corkran W. Nicholson, Planning Department to City Council regarding Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall expansion. A design review of the proposed two-story addition to the existing Robinsons-May building at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, May 4, 1993.
34. Financial analysis of Santa Anita Fashion Park. 302 page analysis by Julie Biggs, 1978. [In FILE FOLDER #2]
35. Financial analysis of Santa Anita Fashion Park. Appendix B. Companion piece of analysis listed as Item 34 in File Folder #2. [In FILE FOLDER #3]
36. "Santa Anita Fashion Park: A case study in successful ground lease financing." Original article for the Beverly Hills Bar Journal, 1978, by Julie Biggs.
37. "Santa Anita Fashion Park: A case study in successful ground lease financing." Beverly Hills Bar Journal, November/December 1978.
38. "Ernest W. Hahn, Inc. Shopping Centers." Brochure giving background of Fashion Park co-developers.
39. Fashion Park Preview, Spring 1988. 16 page publication.
40. "Sculpture removed." Highlander, January 27, 1988, page 3, with photograph.
41. "Camp Rainbow." Brochure about daycare at Fashion Park, 1988.
42. "Santa Anita Mall declares itself first smoke-free mall in its area." Los Angeles Business Journal, June 7-13, 1993.
43. Santa Anita Fashion Park information booklet regarding groundbreaking ceremony, January 21, 1993, for the construction of the expansion program. Includes announcements, press release, directories, fact sheets, etc.
44. Pictorial annual recap shows "Fashion Park opens," on October 12. Photo and caption: Buffums and the satellite stores making up the bulk of the mall opened first, with Broadway (shown) opening in November. Tribune, p. 1, December 26, 1974.
45. Brochure and directory "Santa Anita Fashion Park in Arcadia." c. 1980s.
46. Discover Santa Anita Fashion Park, the Thoroughbred of Shopping Centers, Directory 1978. Contains information about the Roy Lichtenstein sculpture that was 22 feet high and in the central mall cour and art on display at the mall by June Harrah and Pamela Weir.
Subjects
Fashion Park
Westfield Shoppingtown
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3 folders
Item ID
88AF
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Santa Anita Park

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1. The story of Santa Anita: the great race place. Beckwith, B.K. 64 pg. booklet on history of the track. 2. King of sports. 32 pg. booklets on thoroughbred racing in general. 3. Sample condition book used by owners and trainers who are looking for a race in which to enter their horse. First …
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1. The story of Santa Anita: the great race place. Beckwith, B.K. 64 pg. booklet on history of the track.
2. King of sports. 32 pg. booklets on thoroughbred racing in general.
3. Sample condition book used by owners and trainers who are looking for a race in which to enter their horse. First issue 1978-79.
4. The Great Race - The Santa Anita Handicap. This is a history of this race. San Francisco Chronicle March 5, 1982.
5. The King of Sports Comes Back to California. CALIFORNIA ARTS & ARCHITECTURE January 1935.
6. Santa Anita the Great Race Place. Guide for thoroughbred racing.
7. Letter from George James of Bert Crowther Ltd dated October 6, 1956 regarding the statuary at Santa Anita Park.
8. Santa Anita: Grand Dane of racing goes mod. Column by Jim Murray in LATimes February 16, 1971.
9. Santa Anita Park. PACIFIC PATHWAYS March 1946.
10. Santa Anita Park. Description of statuary at Santa Anita Park. 1956. source: Santa Anita Park.
11. news release: Antique Art Objects Give Santa Anita Paddock Gardens New Look. 1956. Description and pictures of statuary at Santa Anita Park. source: Santa Anita Park.
12. Home Turf. LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE April 1990, p.99+
13. Roadsigns. Newsletter of the California Historic Route 66 Association. Fall 1995.
14. Off to the horse races in Arcadia. San Gabriel Valley Tribune October 18, 1996, p.28.
15. Button depicting a horse and jockey. Text reads Santa Anita Park, Home of Seabiscuit.
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
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Santa Anita Park.

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Santa Anita Park. Oversize Calendars and color clippings. Calendar years: 1977-1978, 1978-1979, 1979-1980, 1982-1983, 1984-1985, 1985-1986, 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1992-1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2020, 2021. "Who's next? Santa Anita Park Spring Meet, April 25-June 29." Pasadena …
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Santa Anita Park. Oversize Calendars and color clippings.
Calendar years: 1977-1978, 1978-1979, 1979-1980, 1982-1983, 1984-1985, 1985-1986, 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1992-1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2020, 2021.
"Who's next? Santa Anita Park Spring Meet, April 25-June 29." Pasadena Star News supplement. April 24, 2014.
Subjects
Santa Anita Park.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 62
Shelf Number
Shelf C3
Item ID
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Santa Anita Park

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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Santa Anita Clubhouse Turn (1966) -- This is a familiar scene to the millions who have excitedly watched the thoroughbreds round this turn going into the stretch.
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Edna Lenz
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Santa Anita Clubhouse Turn (1966) -- This is a familiar scene to the millions who have excitedly watched the thoroughbreds round this turn going into the stretch.
Item ID
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Santa Anita Park

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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Santa Anita Racetrack Coach -- Since the first running of the horses at the present Santa Anita Racetrack in December 1934, the spectators have enjoyed the pageantry of the circling of the track by this coach prior to "starting time".
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Edna Lenz
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Santa Anita Racetrack Coach -- Since the first running of the horses at the present Santa Anita Racetrack in December 1934, the spectators have enjoyed the pageantry of the circling of the track by this coach prior to "starting time".
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Santa Anita Park-People

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1. George Woolf, famous jockey of the 1930s. Arcadia Tribune news photo. August 16, 1973. 2. George Woolf. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee edition of the Pasadena Star News September 12, 1978. 3. Longden: a young 69. Los Angeles Times February 14, 1976. 4. A birthday cake that's long, long, Longde…
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1. George Woolf, famous jockey of the 1930s. Arcadia Tribune news photo. August 16, 1973.
2. George Woolf. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee edition of the Pasadena Star News September 12, 1978.
3. Longden: a young 69. Los Angeles Times February 14, 1976.
4. A birthday cake that's long, long, Longden. Arcadia Tribune February 11, 1979.
5. How sweet it was. Arcadia Tribune news photo February 18, 1979.
6. Another Longden finds success in racing. Los Angeles Times - circa early 1970s.
7. He grew up in the valley and now he's a star jockey at Santa Anita. Arcadia News-Post March 11, 1974. (Steve Valdez)
8. Cauthen wins praise in Santa Anita debut. Arcadia Tribune January 27, 1977.
9. Smothers sorts Santa Anita silks. (Frank Smothers) Arcadia Tribune October 21, 1976.
10. Mittie's work adds to track's pageantry. Arcadia Tribune October 14, 1976.
11. She keeps the jockey in bright colors. (Mittie Lovell) Arcadia News Post September 17, 1969.
12. Anita Weil Hanson retiring. news clip. n.d., circa May 1969.
13. Santa Anita's Anita (Anita Weil Hanson). Los Angeles Times May 19, 1969.
14. Miss Weil's 32 years on the job. Los Angeles Times February 11, 1969.
15. Santa Anita: city within a city. Westways, January 1960.
16. 5,000 lbs of paper used weekly in racing book. (Fred Trumpf). Arcadia Tribune February 26, 1978.
17. In the money (room) at Santa Anita. (John Detchemendy).Los Angeles Magazine February 1976.
18. Village smithy counterpart now working in Arcadia (Wally Rohrer). Arcadia News-Post April 6, 1971.
19. Hustling horses often a labor of love for agent (John Stillson). News clip January 26, 1978.
20. Racing secretary, Santa Anita's Eilken, manages residence for equine elite. Thoroughbred of California, December 1975.
21. Bird-watching (rail, early, etc.) at Santa Anita. Los Angeles Times West Magazine February 5, 1967.
22. Santa Anita dirt doctor (William Quigley, maintenance supervisor) Western Horseman August 1971.
23. Santa Anita: art deco on the morning line. New West magazine January 31, 1977.
24. Hazel Longden sees her dream come true. Arcadia Tribune May 24, 1981.
25. Newsmaker of the Year: An irresistible force, frankly (Frank Stronach) Thoroughbred Times v.15 n.51 December 18, 1999 p.1
26. Shoe-In by William Murray. (Bill Shoemaker) Westways, May 1980, p. 34-37+.
27. "Hall of fame jockey dies." Pasadena Star News, February 15, 2003. Jockey Johnny Longden dies at age 96. He was the first to win 6,000 races.
28. "Longden riding career ends on high notes of triumph." Arcadia Tribune, March 17, 1966.
29. Jockey Johnny Longden of Arcadia scored his 5,000th victory. Arcadia Tribune, March 4, 1957.
30. Jockey Laffit Pincay, Jr. Commemorative 2000.
31. Arcadia city council honors George Haines, Santa Anita President. Arcadia Weekly, p. 7. September 22, 2011.
32. Former Santa Anita employee Ambrosio Maldonado to celebrate 90th birthday - Dec. 7. Arcadia Weekly, December 5, 2013.
33. Remembrance of Alan Staller, a long-time Santa Anita Park employee. The Weekly Star (supplement to Pasadena Star News), June 15, 2014.
34. Shear is gone but never forgotten at Santa Anita. John Shear, long-time paddock worker better known as "Paddock Captain" at Santa Anita passes away at 102. The Arcadia centenarian is best known for risking his own life in 2011 by saving a 5-year-old girl from being trampled. Pasadena Star News, December 15, 2023, p. B4.
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Santa Anita Park-People
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