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Frank Charles Miller, alias Jimmy McKay, 17 year old who was one of three men responsible for killing of Officer Albert Matthies and wounding Chief Bertolina, July 18, 1927.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs440

Date: 1927

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Date: 1927

Subjects: Crime and criminals; Bertolina, Leo; Matthies, Albert; Police Department; Miller, Frank Charles, alias McKay, Jimmy

Physical Description: 2x3 full face and 2x3 profile police photo b&w

ID: 438

Collection: Photographs

Images

View inside Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road shortly before the start of construction for the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This photo is of the old children's reference desk. To the right of the photo, the windows and door lead into the old circulation area.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1483

Date: 1995

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Date: 1995

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1467

Collection: Photographs

Images

Three people standing beside automobile of Officer Albert Matthies which was shot up by men who shot him July 18, 1927. Officer on extreme left is Grady Pardue. Other two in photo are not identified.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs442

Date: July 19, 1927

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Date: July 19, 1927

Subjects: Police Department; Crime and criminals; Matthies, Albert; Pardue, Grady

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 440

Collection: Photographs

Images

Three men, three women, and two children are seen walking on grounds of Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese. The San Gabriel Mountains loom up behind them.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs675

Date: April 1942

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Date: April 1942

Subjects: Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese-Recreation; Santa Anita Park-1942-1945

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 671

Collection: Photographs

Images

A group of 14 children and two adults pose in two rows for photograph in front of a Hugo Reid sign. Some are dressed in Hawaiian or Polynesian attire. Back stamped with "Photo by A. E. Block (or Black?), 9044 Southview Road, San Gabriel, CA."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1903

Date: c. 1970s

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Date: c. 1970s

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Hugo Reid Elementary School

Physical Description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" b&w

ID: 1884

Collection: Photographs

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California - San Marino. El Molino Viejo

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Artist: Edna Lenz

Description: Old Mill (El Molino Viejo) -- This, San Marino's oldest (circa 1812) and most historic building, was the first grist mill in California. It was soon abandoned because water spiraling up the shaft dampened the grain and the meal could not be stored there.

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Artist: Edna Lenz

Description: Old Mill (El Molino Viejo) -- This, San Marino's oldest (circa 1812) and most historic building, was the first grist mill in California. It was soon abandoned because water spiraling up the shaft dampened the grain and the meal could not be stored there.

Item ID: 7L

Collection: Paintings

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El Encanto Inn (Encanto Restaurant). San Gabriel Canyon

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Artist: Edna Lenz

Description: Encanto Restaurant -- Originally El Encanto Inn, this building, which is still standing in San Gabriel Canyon north of Azusa, exemplifies early California architecture. It is one of the oldest restaurants in the area.

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Artist: Edna Lenz

Description: Encanto Restaurant -- Originally El Encanto Inn, this building, which is still standing in San Gabriel Canyon north of Azusa, exemplifies early California architecture. It is one of the oldest restaurants in the area.

Item ID: 42L

Collection: Paintings

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View from back yard of Ramuz family home on Arcadia Ave. looking north toward San Gabriel Mountains. (Later they would build home on South Santa Anita in conjunction with their business, The Arcadia Nursery.) There are two small houses, one on left is still under construction. Just to left of center is a power pole. Line of eucalyptus in background apparently was along Huntington Drive.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs884

Date: c.1917

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Date: c.1917

Subjects: Houses; San Gabriel Mountains

Physical Description: 7x10 b&w

ID: 878

Collection: Photographs

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"Your Own Back Yard," Arcadia's float entry in the 1992 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a garden area centerpieced by a large tree and tree house. Riding on the float is the Arcadia Rose Court.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1331

Date: January 1992

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Date: January 1992

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1992

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 1322

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photo of Arcadia Police Chief L.C. Roosevelt wearing a white hat and suit with tie. It is blown up from a photo picturing him with two motorcycle officers, one on each side of him. The negative shows these two officers, Borger on left and William S. Orr on right.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1356

Date: c.1938

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Date: c.1938

Subjects: Roosevelt, L. C.; Police Department

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1347

Collection: Photographs

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Two men in suits holding a certificate from the Society of American Registered Architects in recognition of superior achievement and for design and professional excellence in regard to the Community Recreation Center Project.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1376

Date: 1971

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Date: 1971

Subjects: Community Recreation Center Project

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1366

Collection: Photographs

Images

Camino Grove School May Festival with a royal court in a procession on the school yard, by Milton K. Bell, photographer. Girls are wearing tiara crowns, boys are wearing capes. Back of photo stamped with date May 19, 1967.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2086

Date: May 1967

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Date: May 1967

Subjects: Camino Grove School; May Festival; Recreation Department Collection; Schools--Elementary Schools

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1871A

Collection: Photographs

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Children in a swimming class, using kickboards. There are two separate swimming pools visible.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2059

Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Swimming classes

Physical Description: 4 x 6 color

ID: 2038

Collection: Photographs

Images

Unidentified park, with two tennis courts and four handball courts.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2054

Date: c. June 1989

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Date: c. June 1989

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Parks

Physical Description: 4 x 6 color

ID: 2033

Collection: Photographs

Images

View inside Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road shortly before the start of construction for the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This photo is of the back area (NW corner) of the old technical services area.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1477

Date: 1995

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Date: 1995

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1461

Collection: Photographs

Images

Two mothers proudly hold their babies for the camera to record at Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs692

Date: April 1942

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Date: April 1942

Subjects: Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese-Living quarters & conditions; Santa Anita Park-1942-1945

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 688

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photo taken of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, during the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This view is looking toward the new front entrance. The entranceway pillars are partially constructed. The old entrance is visible to the right.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1468

Date: January 16, 1996

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Date: January 16, 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1452

Collection: Photographs

Images

Old children's room at Arcadia Public Library as it appeared before the remodel/renovation project. The Children's Reference Desk is on the right. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1675

Date: slide set compiled in 1997

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Date: slide set compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 color

ID: 1663

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Chinese Association Chinese New Year luncheon for Arcadia city employees at Arcadia Community Center. Arcadia Police Chief Ronnie Garner (1995) is standing between two members of the Arcadia Chinese Association.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2104

Date: January or February 1995

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Date: January or February 1995

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Arcadia Chinese Association; Garner, Ron L.

Physical Description: 4 x 6 color

ID: 2083

Collection: Photographs

Images

View inside Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road shortly before the start of construction for the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This photo is of the old technical services room, looking from close to the east wall toward the back wall.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1478

Date: 1995

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Date: 1995

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1462

Collection: Photographs

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