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Elks barbecue (or Mason's) held at "Y" at Colorado Place and Huntington Drive. Man in middle is Leo Charles Bertolina. Donor wrote on back of original:"Note Baldwin caretaker in right background." (We do not see him.) Large roasting pits covered to keep heat in, are seen in the foreground.

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Date: 1910

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Date: 1910

Subjects: Bertolina, Leo

Physical Description: 3x5 b&w, 5x7 enlargement b&w

ID: 384

Collection: Photographs

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Close view of a school bus across which is painted: Arcadia City School. At the side near front of bus is a man in business suit adjusting louvered window. At left is a girl with a beret on her head about to get on the bus. She is Jean Hutchinson and picture was taken on Bonita Street near her home.

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Date: 1924

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Date: 1924

Subjects: Schools-History-1880's-1950; Hutchinson, Jean; School buses

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 823

Collection: Photographs

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Santa Anita Park Race Track just right of center at south edge of photo. Oval to the left of Santa Anita Park Race Track was training track which was removed to make room for Santa Anita Fashion Park (currently Westfield Santa Anita Shopping Mall). Street just to left of training track is Baldwin Avenue. Huntington Drive and Colorado Place form a "y" just east of Santa Anita Park Race Track. Along both can be noticed the conifer trees planted a few years earlier. Street completely bisecting photo just below center is Foothill Boulevard, next one is Orange Grove Avenue. Santa Anita Avenue is partially in view on right edge of photo. Oval on extreme lower left side of photo is old Baldwin training track. Baseball diamond in lower right corner is at Arcadia County Park. Scale: 1"=660'

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Date: June 5, 1938

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Date: June 5, 1938

Subjects: Aerial Photo Collection; Aerial views; Baldwin Avenue; Colorado Boulevard; Colorado Place; Colorado Street; Foothill Boulevard; Huntington Drive; Orange Grove Avenue; Santa Anita Fashion Park (later known as Westfield Santa Anita); Santa Anita Park-1934-1942

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 616

Collection: Photographs

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Dark, tree-lined street completely bisecting photo from west to east just above, is Duarte Road. Santa Anita Park Race Track is at upper right edge of photo. Smaller oval nearby is a training track. The incomplete oval in upper left is the race track that Anita Baldwin and Joe Smoot attempted to build in 1933 but abandoned the project. Huntington Drive and Colorado Place form a "y" just east of Santa Anita Park Race Track. Note grove of olive trees on land where City Hall is located today (240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia). Baseball diamond in upper right corner of photo, just below the convergence of the "y" is at Arcadia County Park. Corrected description as of 11/04/2008.

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Date: June 5, 1938

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Date: June 5, 1938

Subjects: Aerial Photo Collection; Aerial views; Colorado Place; Duarte Road; Los Angeles Jockey Club; Santa Anita Park-1934-1942

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 617

Collection: Photographs

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Most prominent physical feature is Santa Anita Wash running north to south almost in center of photo, just above center(?). Santa Anita Avenue is north/south street, dark with trees approximately one inch from left edge of photo. Arcadia County Park is at upper left edge of photo with baseball diamond showing.

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Date: June 5, 1938

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Date: June 5, 1938

Subjects: Aerial Photo Collection; Aerial views; Arcadia County Park; Duarte Road; Santa Anita Avenue; Santa Anita Wash

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 618

Collection: Photographs

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Six men are seen standing in a group. L-R:Los Angeles County Supervisor John Anson Ford, Superintendent William A. Smith, Superintendent Raymond V. Darby (Chairman), F. Wesley Davies (Manager Rancho Santa Anita, Inc.), and Superintendent Leonard J. Roach. Davies is seen handing deed to 111-acre tract of historic Rancho Santa Anita to Superintendent Darby. This was to be developed into the Arboretum.

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Date: March 1947

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Date: March 1947

Subjects: Arboretum; Davies, F. Wesley; Rancho Santa Anita, Inc.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1505

Collection: Photographs

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Automobile with sign on it reading:GENERAL CHAIRMAN. Man driving has on a pseudo-Spanish gentleman's hat. There are 4 people seated on curb watching this portion of Peach Blossom Festival Parade.

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Date: March 1949

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Date: March 1949

Subjects: Peach Blossom Festival

Physical Description: 3x5 b&w

ID: 544

Collection: Photographs

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"Hot dog and bun," the Santa Anita Village float entry in the 1950 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, featured a 12 foot hot dog. In front is a beach scene with three girls. One girl is Marilyn Meyers (later Barilotti).

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Date: January 1950

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Date: January 1950

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1950

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1293

Collection: Photographs

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Group seated at Christmas breakfast at Arcadia Public Library, 25 N. First Avenue. Left to right: Linda Buxton, Leroy Holt (custodian), Marilyn Moore, Irene Kieft, Frank Gustafson (gardener), Joy Brisco, Alfreda Bolduan (hidden), Hazel Bolton, Grace Clark, Helen Lawrence, Judith B. Moore, Vi Chaffers, Grace Rahm, Marjorie Phelps, Alice Cheney, Eleanor Gilbert, Virginia Bailey, Dorothy Breyer.

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Date: 1956

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Date: 1956

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library employees; Christmas; Holidays; Buxton, Linda; Holt, Leroy; Moore, Marilyn; Kieft, Irene; Gustafson, Frank; Brisco, Joy; Bolduan, Alfreda; Clark, Grace; Lawrence, Helen; Moore, Judith B.; Chaffers, Vi; Rahm, Grace; Phelps, Marjorie; Cheney, Alice; Gilbert, Eleanor; Bailey, Virginia; Breyer, Dorothy Bolton, Hazel

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 352

Collection: Photographs

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City councilman Robert F. Dennis with two boys holding baseball trophies. Another boy and woman are in the picture. Back is stamped with: Photo by Arcadia Tribune and Bulletin, 909 South Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia, CA, August 19, 1957.

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Date: August 19, 1957

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Date: August 19, 1957

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Awards; Baseball; City Council; Dennis, Robert F. (Councilman)

Physical Description: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 b&w

ID: 1935

Collection: Photographs

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Six unidentified men, probably Council members, at dedication of the new Arcadia Public Library building at 20 W. Duarte Road. They are standing in a semi-circle by the fireplace.

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Date: 1961

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Date: 1961

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1961-1989; City Council, 1960-1969

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1442

Collection: Photographs

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Standard Oil drilling rig set up near Daines Dr. at Live Oak Park. Standard was given permission to drill in summer of 1970. Drilling went on for several months and when the well proved dry, the rig was dismantled (this probably is in Temple City).

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Date: 1970

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Date: 1970

Subjects: Arcadia(City)-History-1970-1979; Oil wells

Physical Description: 10x10 b&w

ID: 1045

Collection: Photographs

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"Arcadia Salutes Australia's Waratah's Festival," Arcadia's float entry in the 1970 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features an abstract free-form reminiscent of an English coach. At the forefront is a royal blue peacock. To the rear are kangaroos, koala bears and lyre birds. A framed copy of this removed from wall outside Admin. office and currently stored in map case in basement, as of February 2017.

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Date: January 1970

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Date: January 1970

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1970

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 1327

Collection: Photographs

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Photo taken inside Serbian Orthodox Church, 1424 S. Baldwin, during funeral of exiled King Peter II of Yugoslavia. Many people are gathered near open coffin. No identifications.

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Date: November 1970

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Date: November 1970

Subjects: Peter II, King of Yugoslavia,1923-1970

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 378

Collection: Photographs

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Carla Maggio shown sitting on floor by files in Arcadia Tribune office looking at an Arcadia Tribune dated 1933. Ms. Maggio was employed by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce during 1978 and she wrote many articles on facets of Arcadia's Diamond Jublilee year.

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Date: 1978

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Date: 1978

Subjects: Chamber of Commerce; Maggio, Carla

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 413

Collection: Photographs

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Group of youngsters pulling a large picture depicting the original school house built in Arcadia. It is being pulled along on wheels in Arcadia's Diamond Jubilee.

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Date: September 1978

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Date: September 1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Parade

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 950

Collection: Photographs

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Large Diamond Jubilee Cake complete with decorative peacocks is admired by a group gathered around table where it is ready to be served.

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Date: Sept. 1978

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Date: Sept. 1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations, etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978

Physical Description: 10x10 b&w

ID: 1139

Collection: Photographs

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At microphone on night of Diamond Jubilee Ball, is City Councilman David Parry, left, and an unidentified lady on the right.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: City Council-1970-1979-Parry, David; Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Ball

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 738

Collection: Photographs

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Table of nine pictured at Diamond Jubilee Ball. None are identified. A man in a dark suit and wearing glasses sits on the right.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Ball

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 739

Collection: Photographs

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Group pictured at Diamond Jubilee Ball; none are identified. Six are seen in foreground with the others on the perimeter. Man in left foreground has his right hand in a position of greeting.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Ball

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 740

Collection: Photographs

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Elks barbecue (or Mason's) held at "Y" at Colorado Place and Huntington Drive. Man in middle is Leo Charles Bertolina. Donor wrote on back of original:"Note Baldwin caretaker in right background." (We do not see him.) Large roasting pits covered to keep heat in, are seen in the foreground.

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Automobile with sign on it reading:GENERAL CHAIRMAN. Man driving has on a pseudo-Spanish gentleman's hat. There are 4 people seated on curb watching this portion of Peach Blossom Festival Parade.

Images

"Hot dog and bun," the Santa Anita Village float entry in the 1950 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, featured a 12 foot hot dog. In front is a beach scene with three girls. One girl is Marilyn Meyers (later Barilotti).

Images

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City councilman Robert F. Dennis with two boys holding baseball trophies. Another boy and woman are in the picture. Back is stamped with: Photo by Arcadia Tribune and Bulletin, 909 South Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia, CA, August 19, 1957.

Images

Six unidentified men, probably Council members, at dedication of the new Arcadia Public Library building at 20 W. Duarte Road. They are standing in a semi-circle by the fireplace.

Images

Standard Oil drilling rig set up near Daines Dr. at Live Oak Park. Standard was given permission to drill in summer of 1970. Drilling went on for several months and when the well proved dry, the rig was dismantled (this probably is in Temple City).

Images

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Photo taken inside Serbian Orthodox Church, 1424 S. Baldwin, during funeral of exiled King Peter II of Yugoslavia. Many people are gathered near open coffin. No identifications.

Images

Carla Maggio shown sitting on floor by files in Arcadia Tribune office looking at an Arcadia Tribune dated 1933. Ms. Maggio was employed by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce during 1978 and she wrote many articles on facets of Arcadia's Diamond Jublilee year.

Images

Group of youngsters pulling a large picture depicting the original school house built in Arcadia. It is being pulled along on wheels in Arcadia's Diamond Jubilee.

Images

Large Diamond Jubilee Cake complete with decorative peacocks is admired by a group gathered around table where it is ready to be served.

Images

At microphone on night of Diamond Jubilee Ball, is City Councilman David Parry, left, and an unidentified lady on the right.

Images

Table of nine pictured at Diamond Jubilee Ball. None are identified. A man in a dark suit and wearing glasses sits on the right.

Images

Group pictured at Diamond Jubilee Ball; none are identified. Six are seen in foreground with the others on the perimeter. Man in left foreground has his right hand in a position of greeting.

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