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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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Start Date
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
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Basement
Box Number
Box 009
Shelf Number
Shelf H14
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443AF
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Arcadia Educational Foundation

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1. Preserve our schools. Arcadia Educational Foundation (support group formed to financially assist schools) brochure, 1981. 2. "New trustees are named to foundation." Arcadia Highlander, December 17, 1986. 3. Letter from Arcadia Educational Foundation president, Charles E. Gilb. October 1, 19…
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1. Preserve our schools. Arcadia Educational Foundation (support group formed to financially assist schools) brochure, 1981.
2. "New trustees are named to foundation." Arcadia Highlander, December 17, 1986.
3. Letter from Arcadia Educational Foundation president, Charles E. Gilb. October 1, 1983.
4. Letter from Arcadia Educational Foundation president, Lisa Lucas, appeal for donations for 2012-2013 school year.
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Arcadia Educational Foundation
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Historic Houses

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1. "Historic house faces wreckers." Pasadena Star News, March 2, 1961. O.D. Harris home. 2. "The start of it all." News clip, no date. Hiram Unruh home. 3. "The first house on Arcadia town site." Note paper printed by Edna Lenz. O. D. Harris home. 4. "Historic Otto Winkler house demolished." …
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1. "Historic house faces wreckers." Pasadena Star News, March 2, 1961. O.D. Harris home.
2. "The start of it all." News clip, no date. Hiram Unruh home.
3. "The first house on Arcadia town site." Note paper printed by Edna Lenz. O. D. Harris home.
4. "Historic Otto Winkler house demolished." Arcadia Tribune, April 27, 1975.
5. Letter from W. T. Beckwith regarding the Richard Neutra designed house on Sycamore and Oakwood.
6. "The Unruh home." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.
7. Fact sheet on the house at 100 North First Avenue.
8. "Colorful bit of history torn down." Arcadia Tribune, June 22, 1978.
9. "An old house gets a new look. Peter Cuccia home, now owned and used by Our Savior Lutheran Church at 512 West Duarte Road." Arcadia Tribune, October 19, 1978.
10. Title search papers conducted on property at 15 West Colorado Boulevard. O.D. Harris house shows place built circa 1887.
11. Title search on property at 206 North First Avenue, north-east corner of First and Santa Clara, February 1981. Five pages from Title Insurance listing names and owners from Hugo Reid to date.
12. Historical Arcadia home to be shown on Holiday Homes Tour. Includes name of colonel Northam who originally built the Clara Baldwin Stocker house.
13. "Old jailhouse faces destruction." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1964-1965.
14. "City Council has expressed interest in creating as a historical site - the jail." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1964-1965.
15. Pasadena Showcase House of Design catalog describing house at 995 Hampton Road built by Roland E. Coate, Sr. for Lawrence and Josephine Garat Wilcox Barker of Barker Brothers fame. Apr/May 2000.
16. Arcadia 1940's estate is Showcase House of Design. (995 Hampton Road) Pasadena Star News Spring 2000.
17. "Twin Oaks" home background written by Sandy Snider. (Clara Baldwin Home)
18. "Robin's Nest reflects turn-of-century elegance." Article on the two-story house at 6502 Temple City Blvd. that was built as a honeymoon cottage for Anita Baldwin on the occasion of her marriage to George Baldwin. The house was named "The Robin's Nest" and was a gift from her father Elias "Lucky" Baldwin. Temple City Times. January 6, 1977.
19. Memo from Jason Kruckeberg, Arcadia Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director dated November 6, 2012 recommending a special use permit to allow the Pasadena Showcase House to renovate a property and house for the 2013 Pasadena Showcase House and Design Event from April 21, 2013-May 19, 2013. The showcase house will be 995 Hampton Road in Arcadia.
20. Pasadena Showcase House of Design catalog describing house at 995 Hampton Road built by Roland E. Coate, Sr. (bio p. 46) for C. Lawrence Barker and Josephine Garat Barker (bio p. 47) of Barker Brothers furniture fame. Apr/May 2013.
21. Description and history of house at 995 Hampton Road, Arcadia, a 1941 "Monterey Colonial"house designed by architect Roland E. Coate. It has been the site of Pasadena Showcase House of Design in the past. Description and history written by Tim Gregory.
22. Table 4.5-2 list of "Built Environment Historic Resources" (addresses of possible historic structures) from the Arcadia General Plan Update Draft Program EIR 2010. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/docs/deir_4.5_cultural resources_7-19-10.pdf on May 31, 2014.
23.Five documents: 1. Arcadia Citywide Historic Resources Survey (by Architectural Resources Group-ARG) frequently asked questions. 2. Arcadia Historic Preservation Ordinance Draft August 2, 2018. 3. Fact Sheet Draft Historic Preservation Ordinance. 4. Translation in Chinese text of Fact Sheet Draft Historic Preservation Ordinance. 5. Notice of Special Meeting study session to report, discuss revisions to the draft Historic Preservation Ordinance, September 27, 2018.
24. 2020 Pasadena showcase house selected in Arcadia, the first time Arcadia has hosted since 2013 and third time ever. The house is at 1220 Rancho Road. From Arcadia Weekly, October 17, 2019.
25. 2020 Pasadena Showcase House: The Locke House, in Arcadia, is for sale. Asking price $6.998 million. It is a 1937 Federal country-style estate by Hollywood's society architect Gerard R. Colcord, in the Santa Anita Oaks neighborhood.
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Historic Houses
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Historical Society

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1. "Caminos." First anniversary publication of Historical Society, May 1954. Three copies. 2. "Historical Society ..." Arcadia Tribune, February 21, 1955. 3. "Historical Society dedicates." Arcadia Tribune, May 17, 1956. 4. "Arcadia history now displayed." News clip, circa 1966. 5. "Historical…
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1. "Caminos." First anniversary publication of Historical Society, May 1954. Three copies.
2. "Historical Society ..." Arcadia Tribune, February 21, 1955.
3. "Historical Society dedicates." Arcadia Tribune, May 17, 1956.
4. "Arcadia history now displayed." News clip, circa 1966.
5. "Historical Society to open." Arcadia Tribune, October 20, 1966.
6. "Historical items on display." Arcadia Tribune, February, 1967.
7. "Society marks." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.
8. "Caminos." Newsletter of Historical Society, October 1974.
9. Commemorating Silver Anniversary brochure, October 1977.
10. Invitation to the dedication of the Arcadia Historical Society Museum. Official program of service held May 20, 1956 in Arcadia County Park. NOTE: This location later had to be vacated and use of the building returned to Los Angeles County.
11. "Arcadia welcomes new museum." Highlander, March 13, 1984, page 1.
12. "Caminos." Newsletter of Historical Society, March 1978.
13. Previews of coming attractions, 1988.
14. Arcadia Historical Museum brochure, 1989.
15. Development Services Department Staff Report recommending acceptance of $300,000 from Ruth and Charles Gilb to the Arcadia Historical Society for a new historical museum.
16. Program from Ruth V. and Charles E. Gilb Historical Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony. March 3, 2000.
17. Former Arcadia Mayor Floretta Lauber elected president of the Arcadia Historical Society. Sunday Star, July 15, 2001, p. A1.
18. Memo to the Mayor and City Council from Don Penman, Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director on the "Report and Recommendation to Approve the Lease Agreement Between the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Historical Society for the Lease and Construction of the Historical Museum." March 16, 1999. (Money donated by Ruth and Charles Gilb to build a new Arcadia Historical Museum.)
19. "Caminos." Newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, May 2002, November 2002, January 2003, March 2003, c. October 2003, April 2005, January 2007, May 2010, October 2011.
20. Arcadia Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony, May 14, 2008 at LA County Arcadia Park. Unveiling of "History Lives Here" markers.
21. "The Beat Goes On: Arcadia's Backyard Bands of the Sixties," October 15, 2009. Arcadia Historical Society Brown Bag Lunch Talk with Gene Glasco. The bands, namely Fenwyck, CRY, and Mystery Brothers, and music of Arcadian Pat Robinson were discussed.
22. Arcadia Historical Society press release dated December 3, 2009. Historical marker dedication: Santa Anita Park, part of the 75th anniversary opening day celebration December 26, 2009. The marker is the sixth in a series created by the Society under the slogan, "History Lives Here."
23. Press release--Historical marker dedication: Adams' Pack Station on April 17, 2011. Part of 75th anniversary celebration, last remaining station of its kind in forest, 5th anniversary of ownership by Deb and Sue Burgess. This is the seventh marker dedicated by the Arcadia Historical Society. February 25, 2011.
24. Historical marker deducation and sneak preview Sept. 24 and Oct. 2 Los Angeles County Arboretum (former home of Lucky Baldwin). Ninth marker dedicated by the Arcadia Historical Society, showcases vintage photographs and descriptions of the history and evolution of the Los Angeles County Arboretum that was once the home of Arcadia founder Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, near main entrance of Arboretum. Mountain Views News, p. 6, September 15, 2012.
25. "History Lives Here" historical marker #10 noting Arcadia city founder Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, to be installed November, 2012.
26. History Lives Here historical marker #10 dedication in Arcadia April 16: Elias "Lucky" Baldwin. Arcadia Weekly, p. 9, March 28, 2013, near Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue.
27. History Lives Here historical marker #9 at Arboretum, by Lauragene Swenson. The Weekly Star, p. 2, October 7, 2012.
28. History Lives Here historical marker #10 dedication April 16: Elias "Lucky" Baldwin. Mountain Views News, p. 7, March 30, 2013.
29. "Walk of Champions Coming to Arcadia," Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 27, 2013. Funds are being raised to install the first fifty plaques in the sidewalks along Huntington Drive, in Arcadia's historic downtown area, to celebrate famous race horses, like Seabiscuit, jockeys, and trainers with a new Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions.
30. Bits and pieces about the Arcadia Historical Society. Objectives of the society and a brief history of the Arcadia Historical Society. n.d.
31. Arcadia Historical Society, Inc. By-Laws. Final draft #7, June 2005.
32. Echoes of hoofbeats: Thoroughbred Walk of Champions to honor history of horse racing. Sandy Snider gives talk about the project at the museum. Pasadena Star News, August 23, 2014.
33. Grand opening and dedication September 27, 2014 of the Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions, from page 1 of the Fall 2014 City of Arcadia Newsletter "Arcadia Community News."
34. Arcadia Historical Society to unveil Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions. Arcadia Weekly, September 11, 2014.
35A. Save the date-Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions Grand Opening color postcard, September 27, 2014. 35 B. Invitation to grand opening.
36A. Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions, a project of Arcadia Historical Society, brochure. 36B. Invitation to Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions Gala Celebration honoring 2015 and 2016 inductess, special recognition Victor Espinoza, May 24, 2016.
37. Historical Markers Project-History Lives Here staff report from William R. Kelly, City Manager to Mayor and City Council, June 3, 2003. Summary, discussions, fiscal impact and recomendation to proceed with project.
38. Arcadia Depot & Hotel historical marker dedication January 26 at Arcadia Transit Plaza, Mountain Views News, January 24, 2017.
39. Arcadia Historical Society's annual membership meeting and achievement award celebration for Arcadia Chinese Association's 35 years of community service, May 13, 2017. Lists past presidents of Arcadia Chinese Association, and program.
40. Caminos-Newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society Spring 2016 contains Chronology of Arcadia's railways from 1883 to 2016 when Metro Gold Line Arcadia station was dedicated. Caminos-Newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Fall 2018 contains articles about Ed Andersen's presentation Lucky Baldwin: the man who was never licked, the annual Moon Festival, Downtown Halloween Festival, and Baldwin Lake "History Lives Here" historical marker. Caminos-Newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society Spring 2019, contains articles about Carol Libby's annual garden party, origins of Methodist Hospital of Southern California, historical plaque dedication at Cuccia Mansion-Quint House, the presentation of the program Anita Baldwin: an unconventional woman at Arcadia Public Library, and new directors on the Arcadia Historical Society Board.
41. The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Winter 2020, Volume 1, Edition 1, its inaugural edition, contains article about how the Arcadia Bulletin newspaper came to be. The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Spring 2020, contains article about 1918-a year of destiny in Arcadia (Cooperative Arcadians-Arcadia Woman's Club, Rose Parade, Balloon School, Ross Field). The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Fall 2020. Volume 1, Edition 3. Includes remembrance of Carol G. Libby, 1929-2020. The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Spring 2021. Volume II, Edition 1. Murder mystery is smash success! The Society's annual Murder Mystery Dinner raised more than $3000 to further the mission of the Society. Fall 2021 newsletter. Volume II, Edition 2. Anita M. Baldwin statue unveiled! Statue of Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's daughter, Anita, was unveiled October 25, 2021 on the grounds of the Le Meridien Hotel on Huntington Drive. Dubbed "A Legacy of Charity" in homage to Ms. Baldwin's famous philanthropic spirit, the bronze figure displays eleven elements, each representing an important aspect of Ms. Baldwin's life. Winter 2022 newsletter, Vol II, Edition 3. Spring 2022 newsletter, Vol II, Edition 4. The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Winter 2024, Volume IV, Edition 1. Spotlights board member Jolene Cadenbach and includes article on Ross Field balloon school.
42. Historical Tid Bits about Cuccia-Quint house, built 1919 at 526 Duarte Road, honored as Arcadia's first historic landmark. Historical Tid Bits about Cozad Park at southwest corner of Second Avenue and Huntington Drive.
43. Program-Dedication of Historical Marker #11 at Gold Line Arcadia Station, Arcadia Transit Plaza on January 26, 2017. See also VF Railroads, #22 for Arcadia's Railway Transportation Chronology Timeline.
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Historical Society
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98AF
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Arcadia (City) History

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1. A walk along Arcadia's "Main Street." 1880's -1920. A six page tour with maps. By Susan Kasten March, 1989. 2. "Arcadia gets publicity." News clip, 1927. Details of what a "racy" town Arcadia was. 3. "Arcadia: prestige city where it's a pleasure to live." Arcadia Tribune, June 17, 1970. 4.…
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1. A walk along Arcadia's "Main Street." 1880's -1920. A six page tour with maps. By Susan Kasten March, 1989.
2. "Arcadia gets publicity." News clip, 1927. Details of what a "racy" town Arcadia was.
3. "Arcadia: prestige city where it's a pleasure to live." Arcadia Tribune, June 17, 1970.
4. "Steady growth marks Arcadia's 70 years." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973, birthday edition.
5. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee Souvenir edition. 48 page tabloid size edition, September 14, 1978.
6. "Arcadia ready for boom on 32nd anniversary." Copy of anniversary issue, August 2, 1935.
7. History of City of Arcadia officials, 1903-1986. Compiled by Christine Van Maanen.
8. A Brief History of Arcadia, CA. Courtesy of: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, by Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk of Arcadia, 1956-1988. Retrieved from Internet, http://www.wemweb.com/traveler/towns/33arcadi/history.html on July 28, 2005.
9. City of Arcadia - general information. Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk, February, 2007.
10. History of Officials 1903-2008. Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk. 2 copies.
11. Memories of Arcadia: Mr. Mayor, a name to remember, Arcadia Weekly, September 18, 2003. Article by Charles Cooper, history of mayors, city managers, city council, clerk.
12. History of Officials 1903-2016, Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk.
13. Background of Arcadia including: Reid Granted Rancho Santa Anita, Rancho Sold to Dalton, The Baldwin Era, Arcadia Incorporated, Death of Lucky Baldwin, Ross Field World War I, the Twenties, Thirties, and Forties, Arcadia Today, Arcadia Post Office, Arcadia Public Library, Arcadia Community Coordinating Council, Arcadia Schools. Copied from The Historical Volume and Reference Works, Los Angeles County, Vol. 3 (1964).
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Arcadia (City) History
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Arcadia (City) History (1903-1920)

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1. "Incorporation motives and movements." Six pages from the book _How the Cities Grew_ by R. Bigger and J.D. Kitchen. 2. "Facts about Arcadia." Pasadena Courier, January 1967. 3. "Baldwin heirs unite to make Arcadia." Lamanda Park Herald, April 7, 1916. 4. "Memories of old Arcadia paper." Arca…
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1. "Incorporation motives and movements." Six pages from the book _How the Cities Grew_ by R. Bigger and J.D. Kitchen.
2. "Facts about Arcadia." Pasadena Courier, January 1967.
3. "Baldwin heirs unite to make Arcadia." Lamanda Park Herald, April 7, 1916.
4. "Memories of old Arcadia paper." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.
5. Board of Trustees (now called City Council) meeting minutes at which the sale of liquor was banned. April 15, 1912.
6. "Colorful past of early Arcadia." News clip, circa 1950.
7. "In the good old days of Arcadia." A column of tid-bits from an Arcadia bulletin, circa 1904 as published in a news clip, circa 1950.
8. Copy of certification of incorporation approval given by the Board of Supervisors, August 4, 1903, issued by C.F. Curry, Secretary of State, California.
9. "Early day visitors found Arcadia to be ..." Arcadia Tribune, January 5, 1978.
10. "Supervisors see 'Arcadia'." Los Angeles Times, May 17, 1903, part 3, page 1. Mentions strong opposition to incorporation plans.
11. "Dave Lundberg's research finds Lucky was protector." Arcadia Tribune, May 11, 1967. Based on information from a April 26, 1906 news story.
12. "Indians, rustlers haunt city street." Arcadia Tribune, July 17, 1968.
13. "Baldwin purchased Rancho, planted trees along drive." Daily News Post, February 15, 1962.
14. "Bill of fare fair." News clip, circa 1950.
15. Site of First Avenue where library was located and early view of Santa Anita. Copy of news photo, circa 1950.
16. "First wheels, then ponies go round." Daily News Post, January 30, 1962.
17. "Early Baldwin pastures." Two copies of photos, circa 1960. One pastoral scene, one showing early Baldwin pastures.
18. Baldwin store and Clara Villa photos. Copies from newspaper, March 23, 1950.
19. "Arcadia named after Grecian pastoral village." News clip, circa 1950. (Another copy is in file Arcadia -Name)
20. "Arcadia once was wide open." News clip, circa 1950.
21. "Longtime resident recalls dairy farm." Iowa Dairy. Arcadia Tribune, January 26, 1964.
22. "Arcadia." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919. Full-length, double column article listing approximately 36 good points about the town.
23. "Lucky Baldwin wants the Board of Supervisors to empower him." Los Angeles Times, May 17, 1903.
24. "By the overwhelming vote of 35 yeas, nays none, the City of Arcadia..." News clip, July 28, 1903.
25. City of Arcadia letterhead. Circa 1910+? Copy of original from Gert Daniels. Acquired February 1981.
26. See reference to a Veelox of the Los Angeles Times, July 28, 1903. Reporting on incorporation vote. Copy attached. "Nary a 'nay' has Arcadia. Unanimous voting in Lucky Baldwin's town. Nearly all candidates served as officers of election. Legality of incorporation to be contested--'mayor' plans race track."
27. "Arcadia gets publicity: how many residents of Arcadia now remember." Copied for an article in Mr. Green's scrapbook. Circa 1927.
28. "Downtown group paces growth of shopping district." News clip, undated.
29. "Story of 'Lucky' Baldwin ... one of our most colorful pioneers." Unknown source. (Other copies in file - Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky").
30. Copy of the Seal of the Board of Supervisors regarding the incorporation of the City of Arcadia, August 13, 1903.
31. "Bridge sighs stir Arcadia." Los Angeles Times November 22, 1907.
32. Memo from the Office of the City Attorney, dated September 26, 2002, establishing the official City of Arcadia date of incorporation as August 5, 1903.
33. Copy of City of Arcadia incorporation papers. Petition to the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, signed by Elias J. Baldwin and at least 50 qualified electors. Dated June 22, 1903.
34. Copy of City of Arcadia incorporation papers. "In Re Incorporation of the City of Arcadia, and Election of Officers." Establishes boundaries of city. Copy of certification of incorporation approval given by the Board of Supervisors, August 4, 1903, issued by C.F. Curry, Secretary of State, California.
35. Lucky Baldwin proud monarch of queerest of little kingdoms: "We aren't going to have any worse town than we can help," says the despot of Arcadia--American gambling principality to be born this month. Los Angeles Times, November 3, 1907.
36. Nary a 'nay' has Arcadia. Unanimous voting in Lucky Baldwin's town. Nearly all candidates served as officers of election. Legality of incorporation to be contested--"Mayor" plans race track. Los Angeles Times, July 28, 1903.
37. Army lays siege to Lucky Baldwin's projected private city. Census takers indicate 200 Mexicans and 22 Chinese on Baldwin's ranch. Los Angeles Times, May 20, 1903.
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Arcadia (City) History (1903-1920)
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Arcadia (City) History (1920-1930)

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1. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, April 1928. By J.E. Roacher, Secretary of Chamber of Commerce. 2. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, July/August 1928. By Jessie O. Stewart. 3. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, May/June 1928. By Jessie O. Stewart. 4. "Arcadia from another's…
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1. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, April 1928. By J.E. Roacher, Secretary of Chamber of Commerce.
2. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, July/August 1928. By Jessie O. Stewart.
3. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, May/June 1928. By Jessie O. Stewart.
4. "Arcadia from another's view." News clip, June 1921. By H.W. Patton.
5. "Arcadia has active year." News clip and photos, circa 1925. From the scrapbook of Alton Green.
6. "Our property cost $4,000." Information from Vera Van Iwaarden as to the cost of her families property in 1925. She also states which families were already settled in the area and which arrived later.
7. "Arcadia profile." Los Angeles Times - Real Estate section, April 10, 1924.
8. "Foothills have building spurt." Los Angeles Times - Real Estate section, July 1, 1923.
9. "Swan song of hobos being sung at old span." Pasadena Star News, October 27, 1929.
10. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930. 15 pages.
11. "Arcadia tells lot of history." Daily News Post, January 4, 1968. Reports recollections of Tom Herreron, whose family came to Arcadia in 1921.
12. "Chicken farm run by Denmark Prince." Arcadia Tribune, July 24, 1968.
13. "El Monte, Arcadia, Duarte center of developments in farm and civic activity." Los Angeles Times - Real Estate section, August 10, 1924.
14. "Street dance band concert attracts throng." News clip, August 12, 1925.
15. "Arcadia in 1926." News panorama photo of First and Huntington, August 17, 1969.
16. "Arcadia, Southern California." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce brochure, 1928.
17. Arcadia in the 1920's, as remembered by Mrs. Seaquist. Hand-drawn map of various business establishments.
18. San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930. Full issue with same information as content #10 of this folder. Shelved in archives.
19. Los Angeles County Tax receipts for years 1921, 1922, and 1925-1926 of George W. Grandy.
20. Arcadia's Council puts ban on hogs. Pasadena Star News May 23, 1921.
21. Large List of Entries Being Made in Third Annual Fete Planned by Women in Arcadia. Exhibit of chrysanthemums and flowers and plants of all kinds at the Santa Anita Club. Entertainment includes a fun house, refreshment booths, a dark skinned palmist, various concessions and dancing. Also on same page: Giants' Pitcher Visits Arcadia. Fred Fitzsimmons of the New York Giants, noted "knuckleball" pitcher of the National League visits in-laws Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Borgers at 121 East Walnut Street, for the winter. He will assist his brother-in-law John Borger with raising fancy chickens here. Pasadena Star News, November 1, 1928.
22. Water Rages Down Santa Anita Wash in Arcadia, Flooding Homes. Photo with caption: This picture was taken yesterday at Colorado and Second Streets in Arcadia, showing the raging Santa Anita Wash which overflowed its channel, marooning some residents and forcing scores to leave their homes. News clipping, March 3, 1930.
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Arcadia (City) History (1920-1930)
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Arcadia (City) History (1930-1940)

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1. "Arcadia, Southern California." Copy of Arcadia City Directory, 1938. 2. Site of Santa Anita Golf Course, 1936. News photo and caption, February 22, 1967. On the reverse is an account of the development of the Golf Course. 3. Growth of Arcadia given by Ranch Santa Anita, Inc. Four pages of…
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1. "Arcadia, Southern California." Copy of Arcadia City Directory, 1938.
2. Site of Santa Anita Golf Course, 1936. News photo and caption, February 22, 1967. On the reverse is an account of the development of the Golf Course.
3. Growth of Arcadia given by Ranch Santa Anita, Inc. Four pages of news clippings, 1938.
4. "Three hundred 'extras' as film made." Arcadia Journal, September 23, 1930.
5. "Council asks for 2,000 days labor." Arcadia Journal, November 17, 1933.
6. "Santa Anita Recreation Center." Six pages by Mr. Treadwell detailing development of what is now Los Angeles County Park in Arcadia.
7. " A 'Lucky' break marks the start of success." Monrovia Newspost, February 16, 1963. Includes several photos of the 1930's.
8. News photo and clip of the Arcadia business districts, 1934.
9. "The Drive-In Market." Source unknown, 1934.
10. "Armistice Day, November 11, 1934." Arcadia Tribune supplement, September 14, 1978.
11. "Queen celebrates time of progress." Arcadia Tribune supplement, September 14, 1978.
12."Old newspaper brings back." Arcadia Tribune, September 26, 1974.
13. "PTA thrift shop does wonderful work." News clip and photos of volunteers, 1933.
14. "Mrs. Emma Hainer." News clip, 1933.
15. "Harry A. Link." News clip, 1933.
16. "Henry Seaman." News clip, 1933.
17. "Salaries of city officials for 1939." Arcadia Tribune, April 10, 1980.
18. "Summer homes in the hills of Uncle Sam." News clip, April 25, 1930. Describes the possibility of a road being put through the San Gabriels north of the city and availability of leasing summer cabin sites from the government.
19. "Post Office serves many patrons." News clip and photo of Postmaster J.V. Covell, 1934.
20. Walker's Bugle, January, 1934. Volume I, number 1. Small newspaper published by Bob and Jim Walker, owners of Walker's Bar-B-Q on Huntington Drive. Copied from the original owned by Bert Daniels, February 25, 1981.
21. "Carefree day to be staged here Sunday." Arcadia Tribune, May 20, 1937. Regarding huge barbecue held on the Rancho.
22. "Fiesta plans recall early California's joys." Los Angeles Times, May 22, 1937.
23. "Expect large crowd for natal affair." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.
24. Speech given to the Arcadia Historical Society on July 21, 1955 on the history of Arcadia from 1936 to 1955. Given by F. Wesley Davies of the Chandler Syndicate, which purchased 1300 acres (approximately 47%) of Arcadia in 1936.
25. Transfer of Southland Forest Service Headquarters to 10-Acre Plant in Arcadia Under Way This Week. New warehouse site on Double Drive, Arcadia, will house and service $750,000 worth of machinery and supplies including tractors, trucks, steam shovels, and other equipment. Article contains photos. Caption reads: In the Pictures: Forestry Officials John Mirch, A.J. Mueller and Clyde Thyberg, left to right in top photo, directed construction of new Arcadia plant. Some of tractors used in firefighting are shown in second scene in storage lot at Arcadia. Mechanical shops. Lower photo, for servicing equipment used out of new headquarters. Pasadena Star News, July 3, 1939.
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Arcadia (City) History (1930-1940)
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Arcadia (City) History (1940-1950)

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1. "The first year." Arcadia Bulletin, circa 1940. Article delineating progress in Arcadia. 2. "Arcadia has famous track -- and a lot more." Daily News, December 4, 1946. Article by Leslie Claypool describes city in a lengthy report. 3. "Controversy on location (of City Hall) raged for more tha…
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1. "The first year." Arcadia Bulletin, circa 1940. Article delineating progress in Arcadia.
2. "Arcadia has famous track -- and a lot more." Daily News, December 4, 1946. Article by Leslie Claypool describes city in a lengthy report.
3. "Controversy on location (of City Hall) raged for more than five years." Daily News Post, January 30, 1962. News photo and caption of City Hall built in 1948.
4. "One of the coldest nights in Southern California History." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, August 7, 1977. News photo and caption of 1949 weather milestone.
5. "Great years for Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, January 1, 1948. Summary of 1947.
6. "Historic Santa Anita Tract deed delivered to County." Los Angeles Times, March 27, 1947, page 5.
7. "Something must be done." Arcadia Tribune, May 14, 1942. Article by Hal Roach describing great need for top sewer system.
8. "Chamber of Commerce group hears fine program." Arcadia Tribune, April 19, 1942. Summary of problems facing Arcadia as of April 1942.
9. "Nixon got early political start in Valley." Daily News Post, January 16, 1969. Interviews with people who remembered Nixon started career here.
10. Copy of #9.
11. "Literature on defense lines at library." Arcadia Tribune, April 2, 1942.
12. "Sewers or Cesspools." Four page fact book published by "pro" group regarding bond election of May 8, 1945.
13. Copies of programs given at Arcadia Christian Reform Church during war time. Includes program of V.E. Day Service.
14. "V .... ---" Mail
15. Speech given to the Arcadia Historical Society on July 21, 1955 on the history of Arcadia from 1936 to 1955. Given by F. Wesley Davies of the Chandler Syndicate, which purchased 1300 acres (approximately 47%) of Arcadia in 1936.
16. "Santa Anita's Flood Control Project Starts: completion of $33,000 job set before rain season." Pasadena Post, September 13, 1941. "County Plans to Strengthen Canyon Walls: work will start soon on improvements above Arcadia." Pasadena Post, August 24, 1941.
17. "Arcadia Council Slashes Tax Rate Two Cents." Pasadena Post, August 8, 1941.
18. "Developing Arcadia: Harry Chandler (with photo). Publisher of the Los Angeles Times, head of the Rancho Santa Anita developments in Arcadia. It is the Chandler group behind Arcadia's enormous building boom. And the boom is just starting." Monrovia Journal, January 4, no year given. And excerpt of a story about Elias J. Lucky Baldwin's employee Fisher, a young Black boy, who Baldwin convinced to move out west to work at his livery stable in San Francisco, after having been enslaved to a Mr. Butler.
19. Rising price of land astounds Arcadia (land near City Hall Civic Center on Huntington Drive that is occupied by a National Guard Armory), Los Angeles Times, June 12, 1986.
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Arcadia (City) History (1940-1950)
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Arcadia (City) History (1950-1960)

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1. "Facts for voters of Arcadia." Published by League of Women Voters, 1957. 2. "Thumbnail sketch of City of Arcadia." Chamber of Commerce, March 1957, three pages. 3. "A report to the people of the City of Arcadia." City profile prepared by the City of Arcadia, Fall 1957, twenty-seven pages. Si…
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1. "Facts for voters of Arcadia." Published by League of Women Voters, 1957.
2. "Thumbnail sketch of City of Arcadia." Chamber of Commerce, March 1957, three pages.
3. "A report to the people of the City of Arcadia." City profile prepared by the City of Arcadia, Fall 1957, twenty-seven pages. Six blue copies.
4. "City passes 40,000 population mark." Arcadia Tribune, May 7, 1959.
5. "Vaccine series starts (polio immunization)." Arcadia Tribune, January 23, 1956.
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Arcadia (City) History (1950-1960)
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Arcadia (City) History (1960-1970)

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1. "Facts about Arcadia, California." Brochure published by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1961. Two light green copies. 2. Arcadia City crest postcard. 3. "This is Arcadia." Booklet on City government published by the League of Women Voters, October 1962. Approximately twenty pages. 4. "Fac…
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1. "Facts about Arcadia, California." Brochure published by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1961. Two light green copies.
2. Arcadia City crest postcard.
3. "This is Arcadia." Booklet on City government published by the League of Women Voters, October 1962. Approximately twenty pages.
4. "Facts for voters of Arcadia." White brochure published by the League of Women Voters, 1962.
5. "The sixtieth anniversary die." Arcadia Tribune, 1963. News clip and photo showing Arcadia's birthday mail marker.
6. "Arcadia's sixtieth anniversary commemorating the first school house." Brochure published by the Arcadia Historical Society and the Arcadia Woman's Club, October 19, 1963.
7. "Arcadia - wealthy, beautiful." Pasadena Star News, February 13, 1963.
8. "Week of events to mark Arcadia's sixtieth birthday." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, October 20, 1963.
9. "Arcadia's sixtieth birthday celebration." Pasadena Star News, October 17, 1963.
10 "Ground breaking ceremony." Brochure for the ground breaking ceremony of the Arcadia Masonic Temple at 60 W. Duarte Road in February 1964.
11. "Average income for Arcadians." One sheet of income data, no date.
12. "Dedication ceremonies." Brochure for the dedication of the Foothill Jewish Temple Center, May 16, 1965.
13. "Police force to end Arcadia love-in." Arcadia Tribune, June 8, 1967.
14. "A bedroom city wakes up to dope danger." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, May 11, 1969.
15. "This is Arcadia." Booklet on City government published by the League of Women Voters, January 1969. Approximately twenty pages.
16. "Lucky Baldwin: This is paradise." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, December 20, 1963.
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Arcadia (City) History (1970-1980)

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1. "Community economic profile for Arcadia, Los Angeles County, California." Statistics prepared by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, June 1971, four pages. Two copies. 2. "1971 was a year of moment in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, January 2, 1972. 3. "Arcadia Towne Centre building dedication issue…
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1. "Community economic profile for Arcadia, Los Angeles County, California." Statistics prepared by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, June 1971, four pages. Two copies.
2. "1971 was a year of moment in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, January 2, 1972.
3. "Arcadia Towne Centre building dedication issue." Foothill Intercity Newspaper supplement devoted to the dedication of eight story building at 150 North Santa Anita, May 25, 1972.
4. "City of Arcadia Planning Department information bulletin." Arcadia statistics sheet, August 4, 1972. Two copies.
5. "City folk go rural at Arcadia Farm." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, December 23, 1973. Two copies."
6. "This is Arcadia." Booklet on City government published by the League of Women Voters, January 1973. Approximately twenty pages. Two copies.
7. "City progress." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1973.
8. "Top Arcadia stories: 1973 tear of redevelopment." Arcadia Tribune, December 30, 1973.
9. "Balloon rides, Fiesta de Mexico mark anniversary." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.
10. "Stone soup ladles farm life." Arcadia Tribune, August 1, 1974.
11. "Fashion Park tops 1974 stories." Arcadia Tribune, December 26, 1974.
12. "Arcadia sees energy as top priority." Arcadia Tribune, January 3, 1974.
13. "1977 recap." Arcadia tribune, January 1, 1978.
14. "1979: taxes, school are top issues." Arcadia Tribune, December 27, 1979.
15. "Old service station makes way for progress." Arcadia Tribune, May 22, 1975.
16. "City Manager (Lyman Cozar) to resign." Arcadia Tribune, August 11, 1977.
17. "Diamond Jubilee festivities." Highlander, October 18, 1978.
18. "Rotary honors senior member, Hugh Buck." Arcadia Tribune, January 20, 1974.
19. "Old pharmacy (Arcadia Pharmacy, Huntington Drive) closing." Arcadia Tribune, April 28, 1974.
20. "CRA-dominated council election, trash battle also mark city year," Arcadia Tribune, December 26, 1974. Recap of year. Photos of Charles Gilb, Jack Saelid, Floretta Lauber, Dr. Gary Mills and Gloria Horstmann. Photo and caption of cars lining up during the gas shortage of winter of 1974. Photo and caption of Michael Bieder, owner of Royal Oaks Liquor at 551 N. First Avenue, surveying damage at his liquor store, when a driver rammed through the front window.
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Arcadia (City) History (1970-1980)
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Arcadia (City) History (1980-1990)

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1. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." 1985 brochure. Two copies. 2. "This is Arcadia." Booklet on City government published by the League of Women Voters, 1980. Two copies.
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1. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." 1985 brochure. Two copies.
2. "This is Arcadia." Booklet on City government published by the League of Women Voters, 1980. Two copies.
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Arcadia (City) History (1990-1999)

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1. "Arcadia, a historical tribute - 1903-1993." Brochure to solicit paid advertisements for a publication about Arcadia history which would have been mailed to all Arcadia households. Publisher pulled out of the project and the magazine was never produced. This was not a City-sponsored venture. …
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1. "Arcadia, a historical tribute - 1903-1993." Brochure to solicit paid advertisements for a publication about Arcadia history which would have been mailed to all Arcadia households. Publisher pulled out of the project and the magazine was never produced. This was not a City-sponsored venture.
2. "A community picnic celebrating the 90th anniversaries of Methodist Hospital and the City of Arcadia." Invitation and program, July 18, 1993.
3. "Seventh annual intercultural evening." Program, November 17, 1993. Sponsored by the Arcadia Unified School District and the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
4. "January 1995 Arcadia Senior Services lunch menu." A beginning of a new program for seniors at the Arcadia Community Center.
5. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." A resident's guide to city information, programs and services, 1994.
6. "Adopt-a-park Program." Pamphlet from the City of Arcadia.
7. Memo from City Manager William R. Kelly to All City Employees with the results of the 1995 Citizen Satisfaction Survey, October 20, 1995.
8. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." A resident's guide to city information, programs and services, 1997.
9. Dedication Ceremony brochure for the Arcadia Community Center, July 19, 1991.
10. Letter dated February 8, 1996 announcing an open forum to discuss ways to increase City revenues without raising taxes and fees.
11. History of officials of the City of Arcadia 1903-1998.
12. Alternative Assessment Report prepared for City of Arcadia by LSA. dated July 18, 1995.
13. Folder of information about City of Arcadia, distributed 1998.
14. Development Services Department Staff Report to City Council recommending approval of the concept of a weekly "Farmer's Market" in downtown Arcadia. April 1, 1997
15. City Manager Staff Report to City Council recommending adoption of City's mission statement and updated goals. January 20, 1998.
16. "Status report on the city of Arcadia's preparation for Y2K." Staff report, Office of the City Manager. May 4, 1999.
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Arcadia (City) History (1990-1999)
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Library-Local Historical Paintings

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1. "Historical Art of Valley." Arcadia Tribune, November 10, 1967. Two copies. 2. "Gallery Guide." Guide to historic paintings, eleven pages. Two copies. 3. Invitation to presentation of paintings, November 12, 1967. Copy of brochure, two pages. 4. "Library group will present water colors." Los Ang…
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1. "Historical Art of Valley." Arcadia Tribune, November 10, 1967. Two copies.
2. "Gallery Guide." Guide to historic paintings, eleven pages. Two copies.
3. Invitation to presentation of paintings, November 12, 1967. Copy of brochure, two pages.
4. "Library group will present water colors." Los Angeles Times, November 9, 1967.
5. "Historical paintings for." Arcadia Tribune, November 6, 1967.
6. "Presentation of historical art to be made today" Arcadia Tribune, November 12, 1967.
7. Edna Lenz and Justine Wishek watercolors. Oral history regarding their 100 watercolors donated to the Arcadia Library from the Friends of the Library. Undated.
8. Appraisal of Lenz/Wishek paintings by Poulson Galleries, December 1996. Original and acid-free copy.
9. "Library to keep Lenz/Wishek Watercolor Collection." Arcadia Weekly, March 27, 1997, page 24.
10. Photo of display rack used to display Lenz/Wishek paintings in the late 1960s-1970s.
11. "Agreement of Sale." Copy of contract of sale of paintings to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library by Mrs. Edna B. Lenz and Mrs. Justine J. Wishek. Total amount $2,000. Witnessed and executed August 2nd, 1966. (Original in file cabinet)
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Library-Local Historical Paintings
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Parks-Arcadia County Park

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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 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.
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Parks-Arcadia County Park
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Pony Express Museum

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Note: 1939 Arcadia City Directory lists Lyon's Pony Express Museum address as 130 W. Huntington Drive. It opened formally on Sunday, March 31, 1935. Last appeared in 1953-54 directory. Was vacant in 1955 directory. 1. Promotional brochure from Pasadena location. Photocopied at Pasadena Public Lib…
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Note: 1939 Arcadia City Directory lists Lyon's Pony Express Museum address as 130 W. Huntington Drive. It opened formally on Sunday, March 31, 1935. Last appeared in 1953-54 directory. Was vacant in 1955 directory. 1. Promotional brochure from Pasadena location. Photocopied at Pasadena Public Library, March 1931.
2. Pasadena man saves relics. Christian Science Monitor, circa 1933.
3. Pony Express Museum. Overland Monthly. March 1933.
4. Relics recall thrilling days of daring rides. copied from unknown source, December 11, 1930.
5. History book with a shingle roof. Los Angeles Times December 4, 1930?
6. Bandits gun imbedded in log. Pasadena Star News January 7, 1932.
7. Highlights from 1934. Arcadia Tribune December 28, 1934.
8. To attract thousands. Arcadia Tribune November 2, 1934.
9. To re-zone for Museum. Arcadia Tribune November 16, 1934.
10. W.P. Lyon will buy old camps. Arcadia Tribune October 16, 1934.
11. Museum to be opened on Sunday. Arcadia Tribune. March 29, 1935.
12. Formal opening of Pony Express Museum held on Sunday; Oldfield here. Arcadia Tribune April 5, 1935.
13. Relics of the frontier. Good photos taken from unknown periodical. n.d.
14. Pony Express Museum may be shipped to Sacramento for Jubilee Fete. Arcadia Tribune December 6, 1938.
15. Buffet supper to be served. Arcadia Tribune October 12, 1939.
16. Pony Express Museum to get Twain books. Arcadia News Post. March 7, 1932.
17. Irving Cobb, Eight Wooden Indians. Pasadena Star News May 6, 1940.
18. The sprawling old frame. from: LOS ANGELES: A GUIDE TO THE CITY AND ITS ENVIRONS (AMERICAN GUIDE SERIES). New York: Hastings House, 1941.
19. His relic collection is famous. Arcadia Daily Tribune. August 31, 1936.
20. When Arcadia museum relic collector sought U.S. appropriation. Arcadia Tribune. October 2, 1941.
21. Pony Express Museum. Pacific Pathways. June 1946.
22. Graveyard for ghost towns. American Magazine, January 1946; 2p., photos.
23. Recovery completed. Arcadia Tribune. May 27, 1948.
24. W. Parker Lyon, Pony Express Museum owner dies. Pasadena Star News December 15, 1949.
25. Pony Express Museum to move. Los Angeles Times March 4, 1954.
26. Pony Express Museum to be moved. Arcadia Tribune March 4, 1954
27. Historical Society founds Arcadia Park Museum. Arcadia Tribune February 21, 1955.
28. Pony Express Museum to have home in Nevada. Arcadia Tribune January 20, 1955.
29. The man who beat City Hall. Arcadia Tribune November 20, 1968.
30. Notepaper with Pony Express themes, one by Edna Lenz and one by Justine Wishek.
31. Presidential cigar butts among. Arcadia Tribune February 2, 1978.
32. Pony Express Station. news clip December 11, 1930.
33. Train of 1875 rolls again. Pasadena Star News May 6, 1940.
34. Museum itself copies old Pony Express Post. news photo and caption, March 13, 1930.
35. Pony Express Museum. news clip December 11, 1930.
36. Pony Express Museum in Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune August 2, 1935.
37. Sail away. Nevada State Journal, p.3 photo and caption June 9, 1975
38. Special guest pass from Harrah's auction.
39. Wild West Museum wowed patrons. Pasadena Star News "Cheers" section, February 25, 1994.
40. W. Parker Lyon, man of many pasts, dies suddenly after 84 full years. Arcadia Journal December 21, 1949. copied from paper in Scrapbook #8.
41. W. Parker Lyon Narrow Gauge Railroad "Haw Haw Route" first class ticket. (Stored in Box #31 with museum scrapbook.)
42. E-mail dated October 31, 2000 from Leon F. Case describing his memories of the museum when he was a young boy of 8 years.
43. W. Parker Lyon Pony Express Museum promotional flyer published after move from Pasadena to Arcadia. 8 1/2 x 11, 2-sided w/photos, c.1935, 6 copies.
44. Pad of forms used by the museum for western property rentals. c.1940s.
45. "Parker Lyon's Pony Express Museum."Arcadia Weekly, August 22, 2002; p. 17.
46. "William Parker Lyon's Pony Express Museum," by Donald Duke. Page 7. The Branding Iron - Westerners Los Angeles Corral, Spring 2005, Number 239.
47. Print out of scanned postcard image of Old Clothes Line, Pony Express Museum, Arcadia, Calif. Clothes line hangs in front of a "Chinese laundry."
48. Ton of relics added to Pony Express Museum by Lyon after Nevada trek. Arcadia Tribune, p1, August 9, 1935.
49. A Remarkable Express Museum, Express Messenger, December 1928. Description of W. Parker Lyon's Express Museum, at his home Oak Knoll estate in Pasadena at 1161 Virginia Road, which is shown by special appointment. Article describes his collections.
50. Midcentury modern gets landmark status. W. Parker Lyon House gets Pasadena City Council backing for designation. Designed by architect Thornton Ladd and built in 1948, the midcentury modern home is located at 280 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA.
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Railroads-Arcadia Railroad Station

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1. "Old Arcadia train depot to be dedicated at Pomona." News clip with picture, no date. (Picture is the same as photo #10) 2. "The old depot." News clip, September 20, 1966. 3. "Arcadia landmark threatened." Daily News Post, parts I and II, September 4, 1965. 4. "Arcadia adds to railroad a…
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1. "Old Arcadia train depot to be dedicated at Pomona." News clip with picture, no date. (Picture is the same as photo #10)
2. "The old depot." News clip, September 20, 1966.
3. "Arcadia landmark threatened." Daily News Post, parts I and II, September 4, 1965.
4. "Arcadia adds to railroad annals." Arcadia Tribune, September 12, 1971.
5. "A glimpse of Arcadia's past." Arcadia News-Post, September 1, 1971.
6. "Depot to pass into history." Arcadia News-Post, August 20, 1979.
7. "Arcadia's depots head for history." Arcadia News-Post, August 6, 1969.
8. "Two volunteer workers begin work on depot." News Post, September 12, 1969.
9. "Train depot tells sad, sad stories." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1969?
10. "Working on the railroad." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.
11. "Old Arcadia depot lives." Arcadia Tribune, August 29, 1971.
12. "A bit of Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, September 17, 1969.
13. "Abandoned station not forgotten." Arcadia Tribune, March 9, 1978.
14. Information on Wm. Kreutzkamp, station agent, Santa Fe Station. Summer 1978.
15. Arcadia Santa Fe Station was apparently completed early in 1887. Information based on the research of Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, November 1979.
16. Postcard size drawing of the Arcadia Station in three colors. No date.
17. "Santa Fe reaches California by overcoming many obstacles." Arcadia Historical Society, no date.
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Railroads-Arcadia Railroad Station
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Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School

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1. High School commencement will never be like THAT again in Arcadia. Los Angeles Times July 1, 1965. 2. Where would the high school be located. news clip June 1, 1951. 3. How independent can you get? Brochure done of AUSD on independent study. 1968-69. 4. Arcadia High's Library among the …
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1. High School commencement will never be like THAT again in Arcadia. Los Angeles Times July 1, 1965.
2. Where would the high school be located. news clip June 1, 1951.
3. How independent can you get? Brochure done of AUSD on independent study. 1968-69.
4. Arcadia High's Library among the best in California. News-Post February 25, 1969.
5. 20th reunion of first graduating class. Arcadia Tribune June 25, 1975.
6. What is independent study all about? Article by Dr. Donald W. Empey in JOURNAL OF SECONDARY EDUCATION. March 1968.
7. Track management class is one of a kind. Arcadia Tribune March 24, 1977.
8. Arcadia students learn operations of race track. Los Angeles Times January 25, 1976.
9. Building AHS: questions, conflicts, decisions. Arcadia Tribune May 25, 1978.
10. Arcadia High School - Class of '68. Mini yearbook published by class for 10th year reunion.
11. Class of 1968 10th year reunion survey. Data on students 10 years after graduation gathered and reported by 1068 Alumni Committee.
12. First Annual Commencement - June 16, 1955. Program with list of first graduating class.
13. Arcadia High School Commencement - 1961. Program with listing of graduating class.
14. Marching band madness. Article from SUNSET, October 1981, on marching band competition.
15. Arcadia High Library to undergo upgrading. Los Angeles Times May 15, 1967.
16. AHS Band ends thrill packed tour (at Eisenhower's inaugural parade). Arcadia Tribune January 24, 1957.
17. Communities and high schools work to make graduation special, proms memorable - Arcadia. news clip from CALIFORNIANS FOR DRUG-FREE YOUTH, INC. September 1987.
18. Arcadia Apache Football Program. 1992 Varsity Schedule.
19. Invitation to dedication and open house of Arcadia High School J Building and Music Building. October 20, 1994.
20. In school, a minority no longer. On many California campuses, Asian Americans now predominate. The change is evidence of an ethnic group moving into the mainstram. Article on changing ethnic mix at Arcadia High School. Asian population. Los Angeles Times December 26, 1995.
21. Profile of Arcadia Unified School District. AUSD Home Page, World Wide Web. March 4, 1996.
22. June 11, 1997 issue of Apache Pow Wow, listing 1997 graduates and articles about selected students.
23. Arcadia High School commencement program June 12, 1998.
24. AUSD Community News November 1997 regarding retention of "Apache" as school mascot.
25. Arcadia High School Curriculum Guide 1999-2000.
26. 2001-2002 profile of Arcadia High School. October 2001.
27. Arcadia High School SAT Scores 1994-2001, 2001 Advanced Placement results, senior class National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists and commended students, GPA for 2000-2001 graduates, and college choices.
28. Flyer for the new "Apache Pit" Arcadia Teen Center at the Arcadia High School. November, 2002.
29. Arcadia Festival of Bands Band Review Map and schedule for 2002. (The 49th annual Festival of Bands hosted by the Arcadia High School Apache marching band held on November 16, 2002.)
30. 2002-2003 profile of Arcadia High School. October 2002.
31. Arcadia High School SAT Scores 1997-2002, 2002 Advanced Placement results, senior class National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists and commended students, GPA for 2001-2002 graduates, and college choices.
32. Letter by Lori Nelson, founding member of Alliance Against Racial Mascots, discussing the use of the Apache mascot at Arcadia High School. Pasadena Weekly, July 3, 2003, p. 4
33. Letter from Christeen Taniguchi of Galvin Preservation Associates, dated May 15, 2007, requesting public comments and information regarding potential historical resources located within the Arcadia High School development project area. Enclosures include aerial map of the campus and layout of the campus with buildings marked for demolition.
34. Arcadia High School 35th annual commencement program June 16, 1989.
35. Program from the 55th Annual Arcadia Festival of Bands hosted by Arcadia High School, Dana, First Avenue, and Foothills Middle School, held on November 22, 2008.
36. Arcadia High School 55th annual commencement program June 12, 2009 at Santa Anita Park.
37. Arcadia High School "Choral Carousel" concert DVD, May 1, 2007. Director: Rolland A. Maxson, featuring Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Chanteurs, New Spirit. In the "Arcadia History Room Media Box."
38. Arcadia High School-The Big Pow Wow XV-Choir concert DVD, March 20, 2009. Advanced Division with performances by Burbank High School, Burroughs High School, Brea Olinda High School, Hart High School, Glendora High School, Diamond Bar High School and Arcadia High School. AHS "New Spirit" choir (director Rollie Maxson, choreographer Doug La) performs songs, "I got the sun in the morning," "Will you love me tomorrow?" "Sugartime," "The Red Red Rose," "Sixties Chicks." AHS Chanteurs choir (director Rollie Maxson, choreographer Jessica Young) perform songs "Lullaby of Broadway," "When will I be loved," "We belong," "September in the rain," and "Johnny B. Goode." In the "Arcadia History Room Media Box."
39. Arcadia High School graduation/commencement program, June 19, 1969.
40. Orchesis, Arcadia High School presents Reverie: Visions of Sound, March 20 and 21, 1969. Dance performance program. 2 copies.
41. Photo and caption. Members of the Apache Marching Band celebrate after their encore win at the Long Beach All Western Band Review in December. Arcadia Tribune, p. 1, December 26, 1974.
42. 1966 Apaches prepare Arcadia reunion. Arcadia High School class of 1966 will hold their 45th class reunion at the Turf Club at Santa Anita Park. Photo from 1966 of AHS seniors posing with Model A Ford. The Weekly Star, October 16, 2011.
43a and 43b. Arcadia High School Theatre Department programs from drama productions "Noises Off" November 3-7, 2009 and "Sordid Lives," November 16-20, 2010. Both directed by Steven Volpe.
44. Orchesis Dance Company 2009-2010 program "Let the bass kick."
45. No Apaches Down, Arcadia Apaches 2012. 2012 Football Season Program, with photos of Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshmen Teams.
46. Arcadia High School Theatre Department presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! Director: Steven Volpe, Musical Director: Stephen Pu, Choreographers: Jia Huang and Liza Tedford; March 2012.
47. "Arcadia High School dancers kick off spring show,"Weekly Star, April 21, 2013. Orchesis performs their spring dance show "My Lucky Strike" at the school's performing arts center.
48. Jerry Herman High School Musical Theatre Awards of Los Angeles, May 19, 2013 at Pantages Theatre. Arcadia High School Theatre Department performed award-winning "The Drowsy Chaperone."
49. Arcadia High School biology teacher Joan Stevens struggles to save the permaculture garden from being bulldozed. Stevens is working with district officials to turn the garden into an outdoor classroom. Pasadena Star News, p. A6, June 16, 2013.
50. Open letter to Arcadia Community by school board members Cung Nguyen, Lori Phillipi, and Kay Kinsler, re: firing of Arcadia high School cross country coach James O'Brien. Pasadena Star News, p. A2, August 11, 2013.
51. School recall targets issue open letter. Mountain Views News, August 17, 2013. Regarding the firing of Arcadia High School cross country coach Jim O'Brien, school board members Cung Nguyen, Lori Phillipi, and Kay Kinsler publish an open letter.
52. A review of fired cross country coach James O'Brien's personnel file shows he was popular among parents and athletes, but clashed with administrators and another coach during his 17 year coaching career. From Pasadenastarnews.com, August 31, 2013. Retrieved October 19, 2013.
53. Dr. Richard Cordano honored. A room in new Arcadia Performing Arts Center was dedicated to him. Mountain Views News, July 13, 2013.
54. Arcadia High School has a new $4 million gym, paid for by Meaasure I. The original gym (1956) was completely renovated, with increased capacity to about 1,150 seats. Many of the gym's features are state of the art (motorized, telescopic bleachers, energy efficient lighting, air conditioning, new floor). Arcadia Weekly, p. 16, December 5, 2013.
55. Arcadia High School receives prestigious gold medal ranking by U.S. news and World Report. Mountain Views News, April 26, 2014.
56. Arcadia Festival of Bands, 50th anniversary program, 2003. Includes band review order of performance and some historical photos.
57. Arcadia High School graduation 60th annual commencement program, June 11, 2014.
58. Arcadia Festival of Bands, program from 2004 theme Salute to Our Hometown Heroes (Veterans, military, photos and biographies); program from 2005 theme Tradition of Excellence; program from 2006 theme Tradition of Excellence. Includes band review order of performance and photos.
59. Several articles. Arcadia Apaches name use is challenged, Arcadia Weekly, September 11, 1997. More than a mascot. When a Native American group urged Arcadia High to stop using the Apache as a symbol, officials made it an educational issue to be studied--and decided by--the Student Council, Los Angeles Times, October 28, 1997. Apaches are here to stay, Arcadia Weekly, October 30, 1997. Indians will keep up pressure, high school will remain Apaches, two sides of the controversy, Arcadia Weekly, February 3, 2000. Apache band captures praise in Arizona while wearing new Apache-approved headdresses, Arcadia Weekly, September 7, 2000. Arcadia board reaffirms use of Apache name, Arcadia Weekly, March 30, 2000. Board wants to keep Apache name, opposes AB 2115, Arcadia Weekly, May 16, 2002. Arcadia City Council opposes tribal mascot bill, Arcadia Weekly, June 6, 2002. Decades-long debate over Arcadia High School's use of Apache imagery resurfaces, Arcadia Weekly, June 25, 2020. Former Mayor, students reflect on continuing controversy over Apache imagery use at Arcadia High School, Arcadia Weekly, July 2, 2020. District to reconsider Apaches as mascot amid online petition drive, Pasadena Star News, July 14, 2020.
60. Rep. Judy Chu makes special speaking appearance at Arcadia High School, Arcadia Weekly, March 2, 2023. Representative Judy Chu (D-28), the first Chinese American woman ever elected to Congress, visited Arcadia High on February 3, 2023 to speak about gun control, abortion, and more.
61. Arcadia High School Marching Band yearbook, 2008-2009.
62. 70th annual Arcadia Festival of Bands set for Saturday. The parade's grand marshal is retired Arcadia Fire Department Capt. Neil Conrad. Arcadia Weekly, November 16, 2023.
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Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School - Reunion Books

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1. Class of 1970. 2. Class of 1971. 3. Class of 1980. 4. Class of 1968, 40 year reunion biography book, 2008 on DVD. See black box of discs labeled Arcadia History Room Media Box. 5. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 10 year reunion book dated August 11, 1979. 6. Class of 1969 Arcadia High Schoo…
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1. Class of 1970.
2. Class of 1971.
3. Class of 1980.
4. Class of 1968, 40 year reunion biography book, 2008 on DVD. See black box of discs labeled Arcadia History Room Media Box.
5. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 10 year reunion book dated August 11, 1979.
6. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 20 year reunion book.
7. Class of 1957, Tenth anniversary reunion
8. Class of 1957, Twentieth anniversary reunion
9A. Class of 1957, fifty year reunion book. 9B. Class of 1957, fifty year reunion biographical sketches.
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