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A new tram, which meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, is now in service at the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25774
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 1996
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 1996
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
25974AN
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The newly formed Cal Phil Orchestra is performing at the Arboretum with many Arcadia residents attending.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25836
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 3, 1997
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 3, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
California Philharmonic Orchestra
Arboretum
Item ID
26036AN
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A profile of Hugo Reid Elementary School Principal, Paul Kearns.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25904
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 30, 1997
Pages
p. 6
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 30, 1997
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Schools - Hugo Reid Elementary
Kearns, Paul
Principals
Educators
Teachers
Item ID
26104AN
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The Arcadia Rotary Club was recognized for its work in the renovation of the Queen Anne Cottage Garden at the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26310
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 30, 1998
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 30, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Rotary Club
Arboretum
Item ID
26511AN
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The California Arboretum Foundation and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation have reached an agreement that the foundation and parks and recreation will co-manage and be equally involved in decisions on the use of the Arboretum. An executive director will be hired.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26417
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 15, 1998
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 15, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
26617AN
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has extended the summer concert series at the Arboretum for an additional five years. The California Philharmonic is under the direction of Victor Vener.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26418
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 22, 1998
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 22, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
California Philharmonic
Item ID
26618AN
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A profile of Peter C. Atkins, the new chief executive officer of the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26871
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 25, 1999
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 25, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Atkins, Peter C.
Arboretum
Item ID
27071AN
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Recent changes in the scope of motion picture and television filming at the Arboretum has caused some residents to question the productions' use of the facility.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27450
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 16, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 16, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Filmmaking
Moving pictures
Item ID
27647AN
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Demolition permits have been approved and the project of building new homes where the Anoakia mansion stands is now underway. Artifacts from the mansion have been given to the Arcadia Historical Society and the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27679
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 13, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 13, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Anoakia
Housing
Item ID
27876AN
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Virginia Stein is new president of the volunteer support organization for the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27826
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 10, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 10, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Stein, Virginia
Volunteers
Item ID
28023AN
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"Big Bugs" is the new exhibit at the Arboretum. The sculptures are created from whole trees and dried forest findings by New York artist David Rogers.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27828
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 10, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 10, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Exhibits
Rogers, David
Item ID
28025AN
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The Founder's Day Program at Hugo Reid Elementary School includes recognition of outstanding community service.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29217
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 12, 2001
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p. 6
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 12, 2001
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Brody, Ginger
Foster, Don
Harrison, Connie
Herman, Fran
Hugo Reid Elementary School
Service awards
Volunteers
Item ID
29403AN
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More than 3700 people came to a two-day plant sale which raised funds to support programs at the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29503
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Baldwin Bonanza
Events
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Fundraisers
Item ID
29687AN
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California Philharmonic Orchestra (Cal Phil) performs the music of Mexico on July 28 at Los Angeles County Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33302
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 26, 2001
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p. 18, 19
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 26, 2001
Pages
p. 18, 19
Subjects
California Philharmonic Orchestra (Cal Phil)
Peters, Bill
Item ID
33499AN
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A Scots or Scottish pioneer Hugo Reid, came to Southern California in 1832, from Scotland. He was the first private owner of Rancho Santa Anita and an elementary in Arcadia carries his name.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33311
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 9, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 25
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 9, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 25
Subjects
Reid, Hugo--biography
Item ID
33507AN
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Peggy Zabel, a computer aide at Hugo Reid Elementary School, went on a road trip on historic Route 66. The trip totaled 6,240 miles and she e-mailed her journal and photos to students at Hugo Reid Elementary School.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30247
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 25, 2002
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 25, 2002
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Route 66
Travel
Zabel, Peggy
Item ID
30434AN
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Historical information on Baldwin Lake, the four-acre body of water that adjoins the Queen Anne Cottage in the historical section of the Los Angeles County Arboretum, is presented. The history of lake extends from time of the Native Americans (they called their village Aleupkigna), to Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's ranch in 1873, to the movies and television shows in which it has appeared. Baldwin Lake played host to movie stars Johnny Weismuller, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour. The lake has appeared in Safari, Roots, and Fantasy Island. See also VF "Arboretum" for hard copy of article.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30529
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2002
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p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2002
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia History - Rancho Santa Anita - 1875-1909
Baldwin Lake
Films
Lakes
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Motion Pictures
Ponds
Queen Anne Cottage
Water
Item ID
30717AN
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The statue saluting Hugo Reid and his family will be donated to Arcadia by the county if the city pays cost of moving it and restoring the parkland. It will be moved to a spot near the Arcadia Historical Museum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30578
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 19, 2002
Pages
p. 14
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 19, 2002
Pages
p. 14
Subjects
Hugo Reid statue
Statuary
Item ID
30766AN
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Ilene L. Anderson is the new principal of Highland Oaks Elementary School, replacing Michael Simoniello, who moved to Hugo Reid Elementary School.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30586
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 2002
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 2002
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Anderson, Ilene L. - biography
Arcadia Schools
Educators
Principals
Item ID
30774AN
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Supervisor Mike Antonovich has proposed a name change for the Los Angeles County Arboretum. The new name will be the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens. Tour guide and peafowl expert Nelson Holmes is shown in photo. Currently, there are no safeguards protecting the Arboretum peafowl from Exotic Newcastle Disease.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30832
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Holmes, Nelson
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
Item ID
31020AN
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