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Writer Charles Cooper recounts the history of the Los Angeles County Arboretum, including previous landowners Hugo Reid and Elias J. ("Lucky") Baldwin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31039

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 13, 2003

Pages: p. 16

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 13, 2003

Pages: p. 16

Subjects: Baldwin, Elias J. ("Lucky"); Los Angeles County Arboretum - history; Rancho Santa Anita - history; Reid, Hugo

Item ID: 31234AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A photo with a caption shows the Hugo Reid statue's move from Los Angeles County Park to a place outside the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. The statue is of Hugo Reid, his wife Victoria Reid, her children, and the family dog.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31373

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 1, 2003

Pages: p. 20

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 1, 2003

Pages: p. 20

Subjects: Reid, Hugo; Statuary

Item ID: 31567AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

TV's Mario Lopez to host Lucky Baldwin Poker Tournament on June 10. It is a fundraiser to preserve the 1880s architecture of Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's home at the site of Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34841

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 30, 2017

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 30, 2017

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"; Lopez, Mario; Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden; Preservation; Viera, Margaux

Item ID: 35032AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to donate the Hugo Reid Family Statue to the city of Arcadia. The city will relocate the statue from Arcadia Community (County?) Park to the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. The article includes some history about Hugo Reid.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31291

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 24, 2003

Pages: p. 18

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 24, 2003

Pages: p. 18

Subjects: Reid, Hugo; Statuary

Item ID: 31486AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 30, 1997

Pages: p. 6

Subjects: Schools - Hugo Reid Elementary; Kearns, Paul; Principals; Educators; Teachers

Item ID: 26104AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 9, 2001

Pages: p. 1, 25

Subjects: Reid, Hugo--biography

Item ID: 33507AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 19, 2002

Pages: p. 14

Subjects: Hugo Reid statue; Statuary

Item ID: 30766AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Founder's Day Program at Hugo Reid Elementary School includes recognition of outstanding community service.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29217

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 12, 2001

Pages: p. 6

Newspaper: 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

Collection: Newspaper Index

Tarzan returns to Arboretum in Arcadia. Arboretum celebrates Hollywood history on June 30 with a special presentation of On Location: Tarzan at the Arboretum by Scott Tracy Griffin, author of Tarzan on Film and Tarzan the Centennial Celebration. Baldwin Lake and surrounding landscape served as stand-in for African jungle in 12 classic Tarzan films.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35216

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 21, 2018

Pages: p. 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 21, 2018

Pages: p. 8

Subjects: Griffin, Scott Tracy; Joyce, Brenda (actor-pictured in article); Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden; Sheffield, Johnny (actor-pictured in article); Tarzan

Item ID: 35405AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Historical Society dedicates its 9th "History Lives Here" historical marker at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, once the home of Arcadia founder, Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, on October 2, near the front entrance.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33164

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 13, 2012

Pages: p. 4

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 13, 2012

Pages: p. 4

Subjects: Arcadia Historical Society; Historical markers; Los Angeles County Arboretum

Item ID: 33361AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 16, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Holmes, Nelson; Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Item ID: 31020AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arboretum name change battle continues.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31465

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 22, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 22, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Los Angeles County Arboretum; Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens

Item ID: 31658AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Los Angeles County Arboretum, which had its name changed to Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens, is now going back to the name Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31837

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 14, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 14, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens - 2001-2010

Item ID: 32034AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Forest bathing is the latest thing to do at the Arboretum in Arcadia. It is a new program for people to immerse themselves among trees and leave the mind, body and soul at ease.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35226

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 19, 2018

Pages: p. 4

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 19, 2018

Pages: p. 4

Subjects: Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Item ID: 35415AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 22, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum; California Philharmonic

Item ID: 26618AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 15, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 26617AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Los Angeles County Arboretum is now open after windstorm damage is cleaned up (photo).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32715

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 29, 2011

Pages: p. 4

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 29, 2011

Pages: p. 4

Subjects: Disasters; Los Angeles County Arboretum; Trees; Weather; Wind and windstorms

Item ID: 32912AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Pages: p. 8

Newspaper: 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

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia’s Baldwin Lake makes history. A “History Lives Here” historical marker was dedicated at Baldwin Lake at the Los Angeles County Arboretum last Thursday. The marker was donated by Arcadia Historical Society.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35281

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 20, 2018

Pages: p. 1, 11

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 20, 2018

Pages: p. 1, 11

Subjects: Arcadia Historical Society-Historical Markers; Baldwin Lake; Los Angeles County Arboretum

Item ID: 35470AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Pasadena Symphony announces Brett Mitchell as new music director, beginning a 5-year tenure on April 1. The Pasadena Symphony makes up half of the Pasadena Symphony and Pops Organization, and officials said Michael Feinstein will continue as conductor of the Pasadena Pops, which presents an annual summer concert series at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36661

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 28, 2024

Pages: p. 14

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 28, 2024

Pages: p. 14

Subjects: Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden--summer concerts; Mitchell, Brett; Music; Pasadena Pops; Pasadena Symphony

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Writer Charles Cooper recounts the history of the Los Angeles County Arboretum, including previous landowners Hugo Reid and Elias J. ("Lucky") Baldwin.

A photo with a caption shows the Hugo Reid statue's move from Los Angeles County Park to a place outside the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. The statue is of Hugo Reid, his wife Victoria Reid, her children, and the family dog.

TV's Mario Lopez to host Lucky Baldwin Poker Tournament on June 10. It is a fundraiser to preserve the 1880s architecture of Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's home at the site of Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden.

The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to donate the Hugo Reid Family Statue to the city of Arcadia. The city will relocate the statue from Arcadia Community (County?) Park to the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. The article includes some history about Hugo Reid.

A profile of Hugo Reid Elementary School Principal, Paul Kearns.

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.

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.

The Founder's Day Program at Hugo Reid Elementary School includes recognition of outstanding community service.

Arcadia Historical Society dedicates its 9th "History Lives Here" historical marker at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, once the home of Arcadia founder, Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, on October 2, near the front entrance.

The Arboretum name change battle continues.

The Los Angeles County Arboretum, which had its name changed to Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens, is now going back to the name Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.

Forest bathing is the latest thing to do at the Arboretum in Arcadia. It is a new program for people to immerse themselves among trees and leave the mind, body and soul at ease.

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.

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.

Los Angeles County Arboretum is now open after windstorm damage is cleaned up (photo).

Arcadia’s Baldwin Lake makes history. A “History Lives Here” historical marker was dedicated at Baldwin Lake at the Los Angeles County Arboretum last Thursday. The marker was donated by Arcadia Historical Society.