Sierra Madre Villa -- Built in the 1870s by William P. Rhoades who moved from Los Angeles when his wife became ill, "the Villa" became a convalescent hotel, famous for its "fine table" (pheasant, quail, trout), and was the midday-meal stop on the Grand Round.
Sierra Madre Villa -- Built in the 1870s by William P. Rhoades who moved from Los Angeles when his wife became ill, "the Villa" became a convalescent hotel, famous for its "fine table" (pheasant, quail, trout), and was the midday-meal stop on the Grand Round.
Sierra Madre's First Library -- The deed which transferred title to this building's landsite, owned by Mr. Nathan Tarr, restricted it to library use. This building was razed in 1954, and the present library was constructed on the same grounds -- what is now 440 West Sierra Madre Boulevard.
Sierra Madre's First Library -- The deed which transferred title to this building's landsite, owned by Mr. Nathan Tarr, restricted it to library use. This building was razed in 1954, and the present library was constructed on the same grounds -- what is now 440 West Sierra Madre Boulevard.
Antique Shop (Sierra Madre) -- On what is now the southeast corner of Baldwin Avenue and Sierra Madre Boulevard, Martin Olsen, a cobbler, opened a shoeshop in 1887. Before being torn down in 1956, it had also reportedly been a print shop, a Red Cross Headquarters, the residence of Orson Wells, a m…
Antique Shop (Sierra Madre) -- On what is now the southeast corner of Baldwin Avenue and Sierra Madre Boulevard, Martin Olsen, a cobbler, opened a shoeshop in 1887. Before being torn down in 1956, it had also reportedly been a print shop, a Red Cross Headquarters, the residence of Orson Wells, a mortuary, and Le Grifon Antique Shop.
Lima Hotel -- Still standing on Lima Street in Sierra Madre, this Victorian style hotel built in 1887 was converted to a convalescent home. (In 1954 it was used in the film, "The Seven Little Foys," starring Bob Hope.)
Lima Hotel -- Still standing on Lima Street in Sierra Madre, this Victorian style hotel built in 1887 was converted to a convalescent home. (In 1954 it was used in the film, "The Seven Little Foys," starring Bob Hope.)
1. "Arcadia Community Church." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930. 2. "Where Arcadia worships (Arcadia Community Church)." News clip, 1933. 3. "His excellency blesses (Holy Angels)." News clip, no date. 4. Program "Arcadia Presbyterian Church, a service of dedication." September 23, 1962 and…
1. "Arcadia Community Church." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
2. "Where Arcadia worships (Arcadia Community Church)." News clip, 1933.
3. "His excellency blesses (Holy Angels)." News clip, no date.
4. Program "Arcadia Presbyterian Church, a service of dedication." September 23, 1962 and brochure "The new Arcadia Presbyterian Church" including description of church and photos. Program and 2 copies of brochure in same envelope.
5. "New church rising (First Church of Christ Scientist)." Arcadia Tribune, July 9, 1967.
7. Arcadia Presbyterian Church - 60th anniversary, 1974.
8. "60 years and growing." Commemorative brochure on the Arcadia Presbyterian Church, 1974.
9. "The Arcadia Presbyterian." Daily News Post, May 18, 1974.
10. "First Catholic Church." Arcadia Tribune, August 22, 1974.
11. "Arcadia Church now." Arcadia Tribune, May 16, 1974.
12. "Old Latin mass said." Los Angeles Times, July 9, 1977, Part 1, page 29.
13. "Temple Shaarei Tikvah." Typed information sheet, no date.
14. "Church of the Good Shepherd." Brochure to promote financing, 1948.
15. "Lutheran Church 40th Anniversary Celebration." Brochure, June 25, 1978.
16. "City churches traced to 1906." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1978.
17. "Parish dedicated to 'Holy Angels'." Arcadia Tribune Supplement, September 14, 1978.
18. "Jewish center dream to come true Sunday (Foothill Jewish Temple). News clip circa May 11, 1965.
19. "We would be building - the master plan for the Church of the Good Shepherd." Brochure, May 1951.
20. "Holy Angels Catholic Church started in railroad packing shed 12 years ago." Arcadia Tribune, December 18, 1947, page 16.
21. Church of the Good Shepherd (Methodist) brochure circa 1993.
22. "Arcadia Community Church." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934, page A3.
23. "Brief History of the Church of the Holy Angels in Arcadia, CA." Church Directory, 1935-1985.
24. "Lenten Pathways." Lenten Daily Devotionals of the Church of the Good Shepherd, February and March 1989.
25. "Holy Angels Church started in railroad shed 12 years ago." Arcadia Tribune, December 13 or 18, 1947.
26. "Church that started as Sunday School in former saloon faces fine future." Arcadia Community Presbyterian .
27. Arcadia hill once scene of moving Easter worship; cross now windfall. Arcadia Tribune. April 6, 1947. n.p.
28. Arcadia Presbyterian Church Directory, 1969. Church located at First and Alice Streets.
29. Arcadia Presbyterian Church Christmas card showing the sanctuary on front of card. c. 1959.
30. Postcard invitation to a community open house on Sunday, May 4, 2003 at the new Christian Science Church at 620 South First Avenue. Color drawing of church on front.
31. Church of the Good Shepherd directory, Fall 2003, with artwork by W.R. McNall.
32. Church of the Good Shepherd directory, 1997. United Methodist, 400 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007.
33. Arcadia Presbyterian Church celebrating 100 years--1914 to 2014. Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 2014. The church is located at 121 Alice Street, Arcadia, CA, 91006.
34. Church Directory of Holy Angels Parish: a Roman Catholic Community, 2010-celebrating 75 years of faith.
35. Arcadia Christian School marks its 70th anniversary, by Jonathan Tsou. Arcadia Weekly, September 10, 2015.
36. Church of the Good Shepherd new building plans, undated. Includes minister's message by Thatcher Jordan, "new church school unit," and description of the church architecture of the new church building as "English Country style," in keeping with the present buildings and Gothic lines. Seating will fit 758.
37. History of The Santa Anita Church, 226 West Colorado Boulevard, Arcadia, CA 91007. Retrieved from website santaanitachurch.org on May 11, 2019.
38. History of Arcadia Congregational Church, 2706 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Retrieved from website arcadiaucc.org on May 11, 2019.
39. History of Church of the Good Shepherd (a United Methodist Church), 400 West Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007. Retrieved from website www.cgsum.org on May 11, 2019.
40. Three pamphlets from Church of the Good Shepherd-Methodist-Arcadia,CA -1) The Challenge of our new Church "Let's look at the budget $81,447." 2) Why a budget? 1952-53 budget of $23,470 3) Church of the Good Shepherd Methodist, 400 West Duarte Road, Questions & Answers about weddings at the church.
41. Two items from Arcadia Presbyteryan Church. 1) One sheet of letterhead Arcadia Presbyterian Church, First Avenue and Alice Street, Office phone DOuglas7-3040, Minister: J. Davis Barnard, Assistant Minister: Arthur Dahlberg, Jr. Secretary: Fern L. Thompson, and Director of Music: Bernard J. Rockwood. 2) Clipper Club Yearbook 1950-Annual Installation Program, January 3, 1950 with officers names and member directory.
View toward mountains and Sierra Madre School. Approximately 21 youngsters are seen on the grounds. Fourth person from left appears to be the teacher. It is noted in the ANNALS OF SIERRA MADRE, that Anita Baldwin and other Arcadia youngsters attended this school before Arcadia had a school of its own.
Damage at the Arcadia Public Library resulting from the Sierra Madre earthquake on June 28, 1991. The earthquake measured 5.8 on the richter scale and occurred at 7:43am.
Damage at the Arcadia Public Library resulting from the Sierra Madre earthquake on June 28, 1991. The earthquake measured 5.8 on the richter scale and occurred at 7:43am.
Damage at the Arcadia Public Library resulting from the Sierra Madre earthquake on June 28, 1991. The earthquake measured 5.8 on the richter scale and occurred at 7:43am.
Damage at the Arcadia Public Library resulting from the Sierra Madre earthquake on June 28, 1991. The earthquake measured 5.8 on the richter scale and occurred at 7:43am.
Damage at the Arcadia Public Library resulting from the Sierra Madre earthquake on June 28, 1991. The earthquake measured 5.8 on the richter scale and occurred at 7:43am.
Damage at the Arcadia Public Library resulting from the Sierra Madre earthquake on June 28, 1991. The earthquake measured 5.8 on the richter scale and occurred at 7:43am.
Damage at the Arcadia Public Library resulting from the Sierra Madre earthquake on June 28, 1991. The earthquake measured 5.8 on the richter scale and occurred at 7:43am.
Damage at the Arcadia Public Library resulting from the Sierra Madre earthquake on June 28, 1991. The earthquake measured 5.8 on the richter scale and occurred at 7:43am.
Damage at the Arcadia Public Library resulting from the Sierra Madre earthquake on June 28, 1991. The earthquake measured 5.8 on the richter scale and occurred at 7:43am.
Damage at the Arcadia Public Library resulting from the Sierra Madre earthquake on June 28, 1991. The earthquake measured 5.8 on the richter scale and occurred at 7:43am.
Damage at the Arcadia Public Library resulting from the Sierra Madre earthquake on June 28, 1991. The earthquake measured 5.8 on the richter scale and occurred at 7:43am.