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Three part series on the history of the Chicago Park area.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 29, 1974
September 5, 1974
September 12, 1974
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 29, 1974
September 5, 1974
September 12, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Chicago Park
Item ID
932AN
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City Council approved introduction of an ordinance allowing the city to sell industrial development bonds for the Chicago Park industrial area. The area's history is discussed.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 19, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 19, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Chicago Park
Item ID
933AN
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City Council voted late Tuesday to approve a new ordinance governing adult businesses. Council also restricted adult businesses to Chicago Park.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 1999
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 1999
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
City Council, 1990 - 1999
Chicago Park
Item ID
14247AN
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General information

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 15, 1966 p. 1
October 9, 1966 p. 1
October 16, 1966 p. 1
December 25, 1966 p. 3
December 10, 1967 p. 1
August 8, 1968 p. 1
August 17, 1969 p. 1 (redevelopment plans)
August 24, 1969 p. 1 (survey)
August 31, 1969 p. 1 (plan approved)
February 8, 1970 p. 1
April 22, 1970 p. 1
July 15, 1970 p. 1
June 9, 1971 p. 1
July 18, 1971 p. 1
July 21, 1971 p. 1
September 22, 1971 p. 1
February 2, 1972 p. 1
August 19, 1973 p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 15, 1966 p. 1
October 9, 1966 p. 1
October 16, 1966 p. 1
December 25, 1966 p. 3
December 10, 1967 p. 1
August 8, 1968 p. 1
August 17, 1969 p. 1 (redevelopment plans)
August 24, 1969 p. 1 (survey)
August 31, 1969 p. 1 (plan approved)
February 8, 1970 p. 1
April 22, 1970 p. 1
July 15, 1970 p. 1
June 9, 1971 p. 1
July 18, 1971 p. 1
July 21, 1971 p. 1
September 22, 1971 p. 1
February 2, 1972 p. 1
August 19, 1973 p. 1
Subjects
Chicago Park
Item ID
3755AN
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An attorney for the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society has asked the Arcadia City Council to amend the municipal code so as to allow establishment of an animal shelter in Chicago Park.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 18, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 18, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Animals
Item ID
387AN
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Following a 2-year study period and moratorium on adult book stores, the Arcadia Planning Commission accepted a text amendment which zones such business to a narrow slip of land in a bit of industrial area in southeast Arcadia known as Chicago Park.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 1, 1987
Pages
p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 1, 1987
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
1203AN
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The official grand opening of the skateboard park at Bonita Park will be July 9, 2003.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 29, 2003
Pages
p. 19
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 29, 2003
Pages
p. 19
Subjects
Bonita Park
Skate park
Skateboarding
Skateboard park
Item ID
31715AN
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City of Arcadia breaks ground on Bonita Park's Skate Park on Thursday, March 21, 2002.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 14, 2002
Pages
p. 20
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 14, 2002
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
Arcadia parks
Bonita Park--skate park
Item ID
33657AN
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The Arcadia City Council will request bids on a downsized skate park (skatepark) to be constructed at Bonita Park.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 3, 2002
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 3, 2002
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Parks - Bonita Park
Skate Park (Skatepark)
Item ID
24790AN
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Parks-Arcadia County Park

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Contents
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.
Subjects
Parks-Arcadia County Park
Item ID
165AF
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Former Arcadia High School student Brittany Klein is now a Women's Professional Soccer player for the Chicago Red Stars.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 3, 2009
Pages
p. B3 w/photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 3, 2009
Pages
p. B3 w/photo
Subjects
Athletes
Klein, Brittany
Sports
Women's Professional Soccer
Item ID
31689AN
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A conceptual design for a skateboard park to be built at Bonita Park was approved by Arcadia City Council. It was designed by Purkiss Rose-RSI.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 25, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 25, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Bonita Park - Skate Park
Parks
Youth Master Plan
Item ID
30298AN
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An off-leash dog park will be built in Eisenhower Park and will occupy about a half-acre.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 5, 2004
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 5, 2004
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Recreation
Parks - Eisenhower Park
Dogs
Item ID
27665AN
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The City of Arcadia celebrated the opening of an off-leash dog park with a Frisbee competition, prize raffle and food. It is located at Eisenhower Park at Second Avenue and Colorado.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 18, 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 18, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Eisenhower Park
Arcadia Dog Park
Item ID
29015AN
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The City Council awarded a $540,256 contract to 4-CON Engineeering Inc. to build a Skate Park (Skatepark) in Bonita Park.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
Dec. 21, 2002
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
Dec. 21, 2002
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Skate Park (skatepark)
Parks - Bonita Park
4-CON Engineering, Inc.
Item ID
25026AN
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The management of Santa Anita Park is investing $10 million into the largest renovation in the park's history.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 17, 1997
Pages
p. B4 w/photos
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 17, 1997
Pages
p. B4 w/photos
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
Item ID
10183AN
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General information regarding Arcadia County Park

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1936 p. 1 (appropriation)
January 27, 1936 p. 1 (ground breaking)
January 25, 1937 p. 1 (building of golf course)
May 14, 1937 p. 1 (dedication of county park)
August 10, 1939 Section II, p. 2 (name changed from Santa Anita Regional Recreational Park)
April 17, 1941 p. 1 ("The Hiker" statue dedicated)
April 21, 1941 p. 1 ("The Hiker" statue unveiled)
February 13, 1942 p. 8
May 20, 1950 p. 1 (golf clubhouse addition)
December 27, 1956 p. 1
March 18, 1957 p. 1 (suit regarding strip between E. Huntington Drive and the park)
October 14, 1957 p. 1 (Par-3 Golf Course)
October 17, 1957 p. 1 (Par-3 Golf Course)
March 27, 1958 p. 1 (P.E. right of way)
April 20, 1959 p. 1 (Little League Ball Park)
June 22, 1959 p. 1 (redevelopment)
August 31, 1959 p. 1 (Senior Citizen's Center
September 16, 1962 p. 1 (named for J. Hoeppel)
September 16, 1962 p. 3 (fountain)
May 16, 1963 p. 1 (World War II use)
March 10, 1966 p. 1 (major improvements)
October 29, 1972 p. 1 (new golf clubhouse denied)
January 18, 1973 p. 1 (Federal funds sought for project)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1936 p. 1 (appropriation)
January 27, 1936 p. 1 (ground breaking)
January 25, 1937 p. 1 (building of golf course)
May 14, 1937 p. 1 (dedication of county park)
August 10, 1939 Section II, p. 2 (name changed from Santa Anita Regional Recreational Park)
April 17, 1941 p. 1 ("The Hiker" statue dedicated)
April 21, 1941 p. 1 ("The Hiker" statue unveiled)
February 13, 1942 p. 8
May 20, 1950 p. 1 (golf clubhouse addition)
December 27, 1956 p. 1
March 18, 1957 p. 1 (suit regarding strip between E. Huntington Drive and the park)
October 14, 1957 p. 1 (Par-3 Golf Course)
October 17, 1957 p. 1 (Par-3 Golf Course)
March 27, 1958 p. 1 (P.E. right of way)
April 20, 1959 p. 1 (Little League Ball Park)
June 22, 1959 p. 1 (redevelopment)
August 31, 1959 p. 1 (Senior Citizen's Center
September 16, 1962 p. 1 (named for J. Hoeppel)
September 16, 1962 p. 3 (fountain)
May 16, 1963 p. 1 (World War II use)
March 10, 1966 p. 1 (major improvements)
October 29, 1972 p. 1 (new golf clubhouse denied)
January 18, 1973 p. 1 (Federal funds sought for project)
Subjects
Parks - Arcadia County Park
Item ID
4099AN
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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
Item ID
198AF
Collection
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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
376AF
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General articles re Fashion Park

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 3, 1970 p. 1
May 20, 1970 p. 1
May 24, 1970 p. 1
May 27, 1970, p. 1
June 27, 1970 p. 1
July 5, 1970 p. 1
July 19, 1970 p. 1
August 5, 1970 p. 1
August 12, 1970 p. 1
August 23, 1970 p. 1
August 30, 1970 p. 1
September 9, 1970 p. 1
September 13, 1970 p. 1
November 8, 1970 p. 1
November 11, 1970 p. 1
November 15, 1970 p. 1
January 10, 1971 pp. 1, 2
January 20, 1971 p. 1 (conditional approval by City Council)
January 24, 1971 p. 1
February 7, 1971 p. 1
February 24, 1971 p. 1
February 28, 1971 p. 1
March 24, 1971 p. 1
March 31, 1971 p. 1
April 4, 1971 p. 1
April 7, 1971 p. 1
April 11, 1971 p. 1
April 18, 1971 p. 1
April 21, 1971 p. 1 (opposition)
april 25, 1971 p. 1 (Council approves)
May 5, 1971 p. 1
November 14, 1971 p. 1
January 2, 1972 p. 1
April 9, 1972 p. 1 (to open in 1973)
May 25, 1972 p. 1 (model)
August 17, 1972 p. 1 (traffic pattern studied)
December 7, 1972 p. 1 (Entrance plan)
March 22, 1973 p. 1 (People Looking Ahead Now (Plan) comm.
May 3, 1973 p. 1 (suit filed)
May 6, 1973 p. 1
May 10, 1973 p. 1 (hearing ordered)
May 13, 1973 p. 1 (bids open)
June 7, 1973 p. 1 (approved by court)
June 24, 1973 p. 1 (ground breaking)
October 28, 1973 p. 1
November 8, 1973 p. 1
November 25, 1973 p. 1 (suit against Fashion Park)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 3, 1970 p. 1
May 20, 1970 p. 1
May 24, 1970 p. 1
May 27, 1970, p. 1
June 27, 1970 p. 1
July 5, 1970 p. 1
July 19, 1970 p. 1
August 5, 1970 p. 1
August 12, 1970 p. 1
August 23, 1970 p. 1
August 30, 1970 p. 1
September 9, 1970 p. 1
September 13, 1970 p. 1
November 8, 1970 p. 1
November 11, 1970 p. 1
November 15, 1970 p. 1
January 10, 1971 pp. 1, 2
January 20, 1971 p. 1 (conditional approval by City Council)
January 24, 1971 p. 1
February 7, 1971 p. 1
February 24, 1971 p. 1
February 28, 1971 p. 1
March 24, 1971 p. 1
March 31, 1971 p. 1
April 4, 1971 p. 1
April 7, 1971 p. 1
April 11, 1971 p. 1
April 18, 1971 p. 1
April 21, 1971 p. 1 (opposition)
april 25, 1971 p. 1 (Council approves)
May 5, 1971 p. 1
November 14, 1971 p. 1
January 2, 1972 p. 1
April 9, 1972 p. 1 (to open in 1973)
May 25, 1972 p. 1 (model)
August 17, 1972 p. 1 (traffic pattern studied)
December 7, 1972 p. 1 (Entrance plan)
March 22, 1973 p. 1 (People Looking Ahead Now (Plan) comm.
May 3, 1973 p. 1 (suit filed)
May 6, 1973 p. 1
May 10, 1973 p. 1 (hearing ordered)
May 13, 1973 p. 1 (bids open)
June 7, 1973 p. 1 (approved by court)
June 24, 1973 p. 1 (ground breaking)
October 28, 1973 p. 1
November 8, 1973 p. 1
November 25, 1973 p. 1 (suit against Fashion Park)
Subjects
Fashion Park
Item ID
3911AN
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