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Sierra Madre. Churches-Congregational Church

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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Congregational Church (Sierra Madre) -- Still standing at 170 West Sierra Madre Boulevard in Sierra Madre, and in use, this is one of the few existing 19th century Protestant churches in the area that was patterned after the standard architectural style of the old New England churches.

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Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Congregational Church (Sierra Madre) -- Still standing at 170 West Sierra Madre Boulevard in Sierra Madre, and in use, this is one of the few existing 19th century Protestant churches in the area that was patterned after the standard architectural style of the old New England churches.
Item ID
59L
Collection
Paintings
Images
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The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration is profiled. Photo.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 29, 1995
Pages
p. D7
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 29, 1995
Pages
p. D7
Subjects
Churches - Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
Item ID
4611AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Controversy over homosexual clergy divides the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 28, 2004
Pages
p. A1
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 28, 2004
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Churches - Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
Homosexuality - Clergy
Item ID
28133AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Reverend Gene Wallace was inducted as Rector of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. Photo.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
October 5, 1995
Pages
p. 10
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
October 5, 1995
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Churches - Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
Wallace, Gene
Item ID
5348AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration to get own chapel, a building donated by Los Angeles Diocese.

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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
April 5, 1950
Pages
p. 2 (See basement box 112.)
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
April 5, 1950
Pages
p. 2 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
Item ID
33240AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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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Arcadia Episcopal Church of Transfiguration buys land between Camino Real and Las Flores on 1st Avenue. They plan to build a temporary church building and a Sunday School building.

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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
December 28, 1949
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
December 28, 1949
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Churches
Arcadia Episcopal Church of Transfiguration
Item ID
29885AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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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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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