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Sierra Madre Episcopal Church

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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Tower of First Episcopal Church (Sierra Madre) -- This tower was the only part remaining of the original stone-structured church built in 1888.

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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Tower of First Episcopal Church (Sierra Madre) -- This tower was the only part remaining of the original stone-structured church built in 1888.
Item ID
58L
Collection
Paintings
Images
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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Sierra Madre's First House -- This was the home of Mr. and Mrs.John Richardson. (see #54L). Rocking chair and laundry hanging on the porch.

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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Sierra Madre's First House -- This was the home of Mr. and Mrs.John Richardson. (see #54L). Rocking chair and laundry hanging on the porch.
Item ID
55L
Collection
Paintings
Images
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A hillside fire in Sierra Madre threatened homes in Sierra Madre and Arcadia on Monday, Aug. 12.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 13, 2002
Pages
p. A1
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 13, 2002
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Fire
Item ID
24439AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Neighboring residents in Sierra Madre and Arcadia strive to solve traffic issues and pedestrian safety concerns near Sierra Vista Park at the intersection of Sierra Madre Boulevard and Monterey Lane in Sierra Madre.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 14, 2003
Pages
p. 17
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 14, 2003
Pages
p. 17
Subjects
Parks
Safety
Sierra Madre
Item ID
32033AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Old Barn (Sierra Madre) -- This is the barn of Mr. John Richardson, who owned and conducted a two-day mule-pack train up the trail toward Mt. Wilson.

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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Old Barn (Sierra Madre) -- This is the barn of Mr. John Richardson, who owned and conducted a two-day mule-pack train up the trail toward Mt. Wilson.
Item ID
54L
Collection
Paintings
Images
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Artist
Justine Wishek
Description
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.

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Artist
Justine Wishek
Description
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.
Item ID
53W
Collection
Paintings
Images
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Artist
Justine Wishek
Description
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.

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Artist
Justine Wishek
Description
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.
Item ID
57W
Collection
Paintings
Images
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Sierra Madre. Le Grifon Antique Shop

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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
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…

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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
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.
Item ID
60L
Collection
Paintings
Images
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Sierra Madre officials ask for Arcadia firefighter’s help.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 7, 2019
Pages
p. 1, 12

Sierra Madre. Hotels, motels, etc.-Lima Hotel

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Artist
Justine Wishek
Description
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.)

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Artist
Justine Wishek
Description
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.)
Item ID
56W
Collection
Paintings
Images
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At a Sierra Madre City Council meeting, Arcadia and Sierra Madre residents spoke against a joint plan by the two cities to widen Orange Grove Avenue to 40 feet.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 15, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photos
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 15, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photos
Subjects
Streets - Orange Grove Avenue
Item ID
3284AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Orange Grove Avenue, which is the border between Arcadia and Sierra Madre, has a posted speed limit of 35 mph on the Arcadia side and 30 mph on the Sierra Madre side.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 1, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 1, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Streets - Orange Grove Avenue
Item ID
3285AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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This week's City Council proceedings in Sierra Madre and Arcadia saw the appointment of Sierra Madre Mayor Doug Hayes (AHS Class of '68) and Arcadia Mayor Gary Kovacic (AHS Class of '69). Photos.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
April 23, 1998
Pages
p. A1
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
April 23, 1998
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Mayors - Kovacic, Gary
Item ID
14550AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Exterior front of Arcadia Congregational Church at 2607 South Santa Anita Avenue. The former home of Prince Erik of Denmark is on the grounds of this church. Photograph by Terry Miller.

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Date
April 2001

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Date
April 2001
Subjects
Erik, Prince of Denmark
Arcadia Congregational Church
Churches
Historic houses
Physical Description
4x6 b&w
ID
2173B
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Home of Prince Erik of Denmark in 1920s at 2607 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Property now owned by Arcadia Congregational Church.

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Date
1979

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Date
1979
Subjects
Erik, Prince of Denmark
Arcadia Congregational Church
Physical Description
4x5 color
ID
1216
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 13, 1953
Pages
p. 17
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 13, 1953
Pages
p. 17
Subjects
Churches
Item ID
3758AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Contents
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…
Contents
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.
6. "40th Anniversary - Arcadia Presbyterian Church." 1954 commemorative brochure.
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.
Subjects
Churches
Physical Description
2 folders
Item ID
52AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Girl Scout Amy Nunn, 15, is the youngest recipient of the Gold Award, the highest achievement of the Sierra Madre Girl Scout Council. She collected almost $6000 at a canned food drive at Santa Anita Church for the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 9, 1898
Pages
p. B-1
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 9, 1898
Pages
p. B-1
Subjects
Nunn, Amy
Item ID
2025AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Michael De Wees, owner and publisher of the Sierra Madre News, has filed for bankruptcy.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 28, 1997
Pages
p. A1
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 28, 1997
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Newspapers - Sierra Madre News
Item ID
10029AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Restoration began recently on Motel 6, damaged in the June 1991 Sierra Madre earthquake.

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Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
November 17, 1992
Pages
p. 1 photo
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
November 17, 1992
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
Hotels, Motels, etc. - Motel 6
Item ID
289AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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