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Arcadia Public Library Building Proposal 1991

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1991
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Blueprints for proposed new library building. Charles Walton, Assoc., June 24, 1991.
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1991
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Blueprints for proposed new library building. Charles Walton, Assoc., June 24, 1991.
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Arcadia Public Library Building Proposal 1991
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 009
Shelf Number
Shelf H14
Item ID
443AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Elections-California

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1. Campaign literature regarding State Assembly Candidate, Bob Margett. 2. "Margett haunted by City Council blunder." California's Republic Reporter, April 1995. 3. Official Voter Information Guide, General Election, Tuesday, November 8, 2022. 4. Official Voter Information Guide, Primary Election…
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1. Campaign literature regarding State Assembly Candidate, Bob Margett.
2. "Margett haunted by City Council blunder." California's Republic Reporter, April 1995.
3. Official Voter Information Guide, General Election, Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
4. Official Voter Information Guide, Primary Election, Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
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Elections-California
Item ID
83AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Public Buildings

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1. "City Hall to be on First Avenue." Arcadia Journal, November 24, 1917. Black xerox. 2. "Arcadia invites city to festival." Arcadia Journal, July 13, 1918. Black xerox. 3. Council orders bond vote for Arcadia Civic Center." Pasadena Star News, October 10, 1927. Black xerox. 4. "Ex-City Hall build…
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1. "City Hall to be on First Avenue." Arcadia Journal, November 24, 1917. Black xerox.
2. "Arcadia invites city to festival." Arcadia Journal, July 13, 1918. Black xerox.
3. Council orders bond vote for Arcadia Civic Center." Pasadena Star News, October 10, 1927. Black xerox.
4. "Ex-City Hall building to be replaced." Arcadia Tribune, January 29, 1936. Black xerox. (Al's Garage - City Hall in 1914.)
5. "West Arcadians suggest new site for City Hall." Arcadia Bulletin, December 13, 1943.
6. "Arcadia's first City Hall." Los Angeles Times, September 3, 1947.
7. "Just a shell." Arcadia Tribune, January 7, 1950. Black xerox with photo.
8. "A thrifty move." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1950. Photo and caption.
9. "Present site - second City Hall." Daily News Post. January 30, 1962. Photo.
10. "City Council has expressed interest." Arcadia Tribune, November 15, 1962.
11. "Old jailhouse faces destruction." Arcadia News Post, July 28, 1966.
12. "Dave Lundberg's research." Arcadia Tribune, May 11, 1967.
13. "Arcadia's new service facility officially dedicated." Daily News Post, February 4, 1967.
14. "Fate of Arcadia's first jail." Daily News Post, September 17, 1970.
15. "Present site - second City Hall." Photo and caption, March 26, 1949.
16. Dedication of new City Hall - Formal invitation, March 26, 1949.
17. "First wheels, then ponies." Daily News Post, January 30, 1962.
18. "First City Hall." Daily News Post, January 30, 1962. Photo and caption.
19. "The Arcadia City Hall." Photo, undated news clipping. City Hall at First Avenue and Huntington Drive.
20. "Roulette wheels spinned, jiggers clinked as City affairs conducted." Arcadia Tribune, January 22, 1978.
21. "Tile mosaics at City Hall." Pasadena Star News, January 28, 1958. Note lists designer as Jay Rivkin.
22. "Visitors at new City Hall." Arcadia Journal, July 13, 1918. Black xerox.
23. "Dedication of City Hall July 13." Arcadia Journal, July 6, 1918. Black xerox.
24. "Throng at City Hall dedication." Arcadia Journal, July 20, 1918. Black xerox.
25. Staff report from Jason Kruckeberg to Mayor and City Council, February 7, 2012 re: Study Sessioin--new City Hall cost and financing update, with drawings.
26. Police station artwork likely will be reduced to rubble. "Blind Justice," a glazed tile mosaic next to the front entrance of the Arcadia Police Department, will likely be torn down. The mosaic was created by artist Jay Rivkin in 1958. Pasadena Star News, June 16, 2003.
27. Arcadia City Hall tile murals restored. Tile murals depict the history of Arcadia, were created by artist Jay Rivkin in 1958. From Arcadiasbest.com, October 23, 2013, retrieved 10/23/2013.
28. Mayor Mickey Segal's speech from the Arcadia City Hall mural dedication (2013) of the uncovered and restored tile mosaic mural that was originally done by Jay Rivkin in 1958.
Subjects
Public Buildings
Item ID
179AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Public Health

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1. Report on a fly survey of the City of Arcadia. March-June, 1956. 31 pages. 2. "Law aims at skateboards, barefoot boys." Los Angeles Times, June 15, 1965. 3. Asian tiger mosquito spreads to seven San Gabriel Valley cities, July 31, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.…
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1. Report on a fly survey of the City of Arcadia. March-June, 1956. 31 pages.
2. "Law aims at skateboards, barefoot boys." Los Angeles Times, June 15, 1965.
3. Asian tiger mosquito spreads to seven San Gabriel Valley cities, July 31, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.
4. Arcadia Community Update about Coronavirus (COVID-19) from January 25, 2020. Info sheet on symptoms, treatments and resources.
5. Sabin clinic ready today. Arcadia residents can take the Type I Sabin polio vaccine immunization at a clinic held at Santa Anita Park Race Track. Arcadia Tribune, October 21, 1962.
6. Fight against measles outbreak starts in Foothill Inter-City area. Free measles vaccine shots at County Health Department in Monrovia. Arcadia Clinic on Baldwin Avenue has 1000 units of the vaccine. Arcadia Tribune, April 17, 1966.
7. Mass oral vaccine program scheduled this coming October in every neighborhood and area (Sabin polio vaccine). Arcadia Tribune, August 5, 1962.
8. Keep Arcadia Safe! COVID-19 Notice: practice good hygiene, limit non-essential travel. Try our virtual services. Published by City of Arcadia in 2020, in English & Chinese.
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Public Health
Item ID
180AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Public Utilities

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1. "Edison will brighten Arcadia." Pasadena Star, December 22, 1916. 2. City of Arcadia Utility Services list, undated. 3. "Phone company grows to keep pace with City." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978. 4. "Mysterious electricity lights path to present." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978. 5. "…
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1. "Edison will brighten Arcadia." Pasadena Star, December 22, 1916.
2. City of Arcadia Utility Services list, undated.
3. "Phone company grows to keep pace with City." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978.
4. "Mysterious electricity lights path to present." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978.
5. "Arcadia grammar school children win essay prizes." News clip, 1924. Regarding a nation-wide contest sponsored by the electrical industry of the United States.
6. "For City Light" ribbon, undated.
7. Important information about street lighting in your neighborhood. From the City of Arcadia. May 2010. Street lighting assessment district.
Subjects
Public Utilities
Item ID
181AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Southern California Floral Company

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1. "Things of beauty - a visit to Arcadia's beautiful flower farm." Account and further references that appeared in the Monrovia Planet newspaper during 1887. 2. Advertisement for Southern California Floral Company appearing in the Sierra Madre Vista April 19, 1889. 3. Southern California Flora…
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1. "Things of beauty - a visit to Arcadia's beautiful flower farm." Account and further references that appeared in the Monrovia Planet newspaper during 1887.
2. Advertisement for Southern California Floral Company appearing in the Sierra Madre Vista April 19, 1889.
3. Southern California Floral Company box ad as it appeared in the Sierra Madre Vista newspaper, n.d.
note: see item #45 Arcadia - History - Rancho Santa Anita, 1975-1909 (Elias J. 'Lucky' Baldwin). Baldwin letterhead shows Arcadia Floral Farm.
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Southern California Floral Company
Item ID
239AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Publications for Residents

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1. Arcadia's Block Party Planning Kit. Complete instructions and forms to have a city-approved block party. Issued circa July 2004. 2. A Resident's Guide to City Services: "Welcome to Arcadia." Includes directory of city departments. October 2004 edition. 2 copies. 3. ACTION (Arcadians Caring Toget…
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1. Arcadia's Block Party Planning Kit. Complete instructions and forms to have a city-approved block party. Issued circa July 2004.
2. A Resident's Guide to City Services: "Welcome to Arcadia." Includes directory of city departments. October 2004 edition. 2 copies.
3. ACTION (Arcadians Caring Together Improves Our Neighborhoods) handbook of first aid, emergency and earthquake preparedness, fire safety, crime prevention. ACTION brought to you by City of Arcadia, Arcadia Association of Realtors, and Methodist Hospital.
4. Waste Management new pick-up schedule for Arcadia residents, starting May 3, 2009, trash day will change to Wednesday.
5. Message mailed to residents in 2010 regarding coyote trapping as the City's method of managing reportedly aggressive coyotes. Also addresses what to do if you see a coyote and how to keep coyotes and other wild animals out of Arcadia neighborhoods. 2 copies. Printed on double-sided card stock.
6. Community Connection, Arcadia's News Magazine, Winter 2008, a production of ACTV (Arcadia Community Television), on DVD in the black Arcadia History Room Media Box. Features city employees Kristen Olafson, Dana Dunn, Lindsey Sun and Jill Perumean talking about city information, programs, events, and safety.
7. Helping Hands Volunteer Opportunities. July 2011. 2 copies.
8. Discouraging Coyotes in Arcadia. 11" x 6" postcard. c. 2016-2017.
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Publications for Residents
Item ID
272AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia-Library-Arcadia Public Library Foundation

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1. Letter to Arcadia Public Library Foundation from Internal Revenue Service approving federal income tax exemption under section 501(a) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Dated June 30, 1995. 2.Arcadia Public Library Foundation brochure from 2005, describing the foundation with don…
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1. Letter to Arcadia Public Library Foundation from Internal Revenue Service approving federal income tax exemption under section 501(a) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Dated June 30, 1995.
2.Arcadia Public Library Foundation brochure from 2005, describing the foundation with donation form.
3. "Opening minds to shape our future" brochure outlines the needs and goals of the Arcadia Public Library Foundation.
4. Arcadia Public Library Foundation letterhead.
5. Arcadia Public Library Foundation "Capital Campaign" brochure and form for donations, to fill needs associated with the library remodeling project. Circa 1995-1996.
6. Arcadia Public Library Foundation Patron Recognition luncheon, September 28, 1997.
7. Page from the library website about the Library Foundation with its goals and history. c. 2015. Note: The Foundation dissolved in 2016.
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Arcadia-Library-Arcadia Public Library Foundation
Item ID
287AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Public Works Department

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1. City of Arcadia "Earth Day" newspaper insert. Instructions on how to handle used oil, sharps waste, conserve water, and energy saving tips. Circa 2010.
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1. City of Arcadia "Earth Day" newspaper insert. Instructions on how to handle used oil, sharps waste, conserve water, and energy saving tips. Circa 2010.
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Public Works Department
Item ID
301AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)

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1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints
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1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints
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Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 37
Shelf Number
Shelf B4
Item ID
346AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California

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1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Vol. 1, No. 1, December 25, 1942 – Vol. 2, No. 22, May 19, 1944. Bound, Complete
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1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Vol. 1, No. 1, December 25, 1942 – Vol. 2, No. 22, May 19, 1944. Bound, Complete
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Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 39
Shelf Number
Shelf B5
Item ID
348AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California

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1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Miscellaneous loose issues.
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1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Miscellaneous loose issues.
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Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 39A
Shelf Number
Shelf B5
Item ID
349AF
Collection
Subject Files
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San Gabriel Valley News.

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San Gabriel Valley News. August 3, 1922 – Feb. 28, 1924. Temple Times and San Gabriel Valley News. March 6, 1924 – July 31, 1924. (Two Bound Volumes)
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San Gabriel Valley News. August 3, 1922 – Feb. 28, 1924. Temple Times and San Gabriel Valley News. March 6, 1924 – July 31, 1924. (Two Bound Volumes)
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San Gabriel Valley News.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 49.
Shelf Number
Shelf F7
Item ID
360AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia Unified School District “Creative Writing” Publication

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Arcadia Unified School District “Creative Writing” Publication. Elementary students: 1963-1968, 1970-1971. Junior High students: 1961-1966, 1971, 1975 Arcadia Unified School District "Imagine" Magazine 2022-2023, Volume 2. Features article about Mark Tuan, international celebrity (musician, perform…
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Arcadia Unified School District “Creative Writing” Publication. Elementary students: 1963-1968, 1970-1971. Junior High students: 1961-1966, 1971, 1975
Arcadia Unified School District "Imagine" Magazine 2022-2023, Volume 2. Features article about Mark Tuan, international celebrity (musician, performer, K-pop star from group GOT7) and former Arcadia High student, and his return to Arcadia High School.
Arcadia Unified School District "Imagine" Magazine 2023-2024, Volume 3. Features article on Arcadia High School senior Naomi Stillitano, chosen as the Rose Queen for the 2024 Tournament of Roses.
"Shipwrecked," a Dana Middle School magazine publication, June 1999.
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District “Creative Writing” Publication
Imagine Magazine
Shipwrecked Magazine
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 81
Shelf Number
Shelf C5
Item ID
387AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Publicity

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Arcadia Public Library publicity, May 2002-December 2005. From the office of Carolyn Garner-Reagan
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Arcadia Public Library publicity, May 2002-December 2005. From the office of Carolyn Garner-Reagan
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Arcadia Public Library Publicity
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 104
Shelf Number
Shelf H23
Item ID
412AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Publicity

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Arcadia Public Library publicity, January 2006-2017.
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Arcadia Public Library publicity, January 2006-2017.
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Arcadia Public Library Publicity
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 105
Shelf Number
Shelf H23
Item ID
413AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Publicity

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Arcadia Public Library publicity from Library Manager's office, (2018-2019)
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Arcadia Public Library publicity from Library Manager's office, (2018-2019)
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Arcadia Public Library Publicity
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 105A
Shelf Number
Shelf H23
Item ID
414AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Signage

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Letters that spell out “Arcadia Public Library” (twice) that used to be on a stone and cement sign on the southwest corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Duarte Road. The sign was part of the original 1961 design of the library. The letters were removed July 1, 2010 and the rest of the stone sign was de…
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Letters that spell out “Arcadia Public Library” (twice) that used to be on a stone and cement sign on the southwest corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Duarte Road. The sign was part of the original 1961 design of the library. The letters were removed July 1, 2010 and the rest of the stone sign was demolished and removed the week after that. The sign was removed so that a right hand turn lane could be constructed at that corner.
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Arcadia Public Library Signage
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 109
Shelf Number
Shelf H24
Item ID
419AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Reference Department Statistics

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Arcadia Public Library Reference Department statistics handwritten in account books/journals. Number of reference questions received at the reference desk and by telephone. 1) July 1972-December 1989. 2) January 1990-June 2002. 3) July 2002-July 2011. 3. Arcadia Public Library Reference Department …
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Arcadia Public Library Reference Department statistics handwritten in account books/journals. Number of reference questions received at the reference desk and by telephone. 1) July 1972-December 1989. 2) January 1990-June 2002. 3) July 2002-July 2011. 3. Arcadia Public Library Reference Department Procedure Manual, June 1994 in blue binder.
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Arcadia Public Library Reference Department Statistics
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 115
Shelf Number
Shelf H6
Item ID
428AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Selected plans and blueprints

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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Selected plans and blueprints. 1) South Patio Renovation (no date). 2) South Patio Schematic (no date). 3) 2008 Air Handler. 4) Emergency Exit from Basement, 1991.
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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Selected plans and blueprints. 1) South Patio Renovation (no date). 2) South Patio Schematic (no date). 3) 2008 Air Handler. 4) Emergency Exit from Basement, 1991.
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Selected plans and blueprints
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 117
Shelf Number
Shelf H16
Item ID
430AF
Collection
Subject Files
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