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New building for Chamber of Commerce

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 24, 1963 p. 1; May 16, 1963 p. 13; June 13, 1963 p. 1 (new building); August 22, 1963 p. 1 (architect's drawing); August 22, 1964 p. 1; September 3, 1964 p. 1; February 28, 1965 p. 1 (ground breaking); June 6, 1965 p. 1 (picture); November 14, 1965 p. 3 (dedication)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 24, 1963 p. 1; May 16, 1963 p. 13; June 13, 1963 p. 1 (new building); August 22, 1963 p. 1 (architect's drawing); August 22, 1964 p. 1; September 3, 1964 p. 1; February 28, 1965 p. 1 (ground breaking); June 6, 1965 p. 1 (picture); November 14, 1965 p. 3 (dedication)

Subjects: Chamber of Commerce

Item ID: 4145AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Building hits million mark. September permits push total to $1,101,525 for 1938. Largest single item on the official building report was $18,000 for Santa Anita Park entrance building which houses ticket booths. See hard copy in subject file Business and Industry.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Bulletin

Date: October 6, 1938

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Bulletin

Date: October 6, 1938

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Building permits; Watson, Glen B. (Arcadia Building Inspector)

Collection: Newspaper Index

Consolidation with Chamber of Commerce and Arcadia Businessmen's Association

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 15, 1933 p. 1; September 22, 1933 p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 15, 1933 p. 1; September 22, 1933 p. 1

Subjects: Organizations - Arcadia Service Association

Item ID: 4071AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Annual building permits

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 3, 1934 p. B8 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933; November 8, 1935 p. 11 1934; December 20, 1935 p. 5 1935; December 19, 1936 p. 1 1936; December 13, 1937 p. 1 1937; December 1, 1938 p. 1 1938; January 2, 1941 p. 1 1940; December 4, 1941 p. 1 1941; January 2, 1947 p. 1 1946; January 1, 1948 p. 1 1947; January 2, 1949 p. 1 1948; January 5, 1950 p. 1 1949; January 4, 1951 p. 1 1950; January 24, 1952 p. 1 1951; January 7, 1954 p. 1 1953; January 10, 1955 p. 1 1954; January 5, 1956 p. 1 1955; January 5, 1957 p. 1 1956; November 7, 1960 p. 1 1959; December 5, 1960 p. 1 1960; January 4, 1962 p. 1 1961; February 6, 1972 p. 1 1971

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 3, 1934 p. B8 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933; November 8, 1935 p. 11 1934; December 20, 1935 p. 5 1935; December 19, 1936 p. 1 1936; December 13, 1937 p. 1 1937; December 1, 1938 p. 1 1938; January 2, 1941 p. 1 1940; December 4, 1941 p. 1 1941; January 2, 1947 p. 1 1946; January 1, 1948 p. 1 1947; January 2, 1949 p. 1 1948; January 5, 1950 p. 1 1949; January 4, 1951 p. 1 1950; January 24, 1952 p. 1 1951; January 7, 1954 p. 1 1953; January 10, 1955 p. 1 1954; January 5, 1956 p. 1 1955; January 5, 1957 p. 1 1956; November 7, 1960 p. 1 1959; December 5, 1960 p. 1 1960; January 4, 1962 p. 1 1961; February 6, 1972 p. 1 1971

Subjects: Building permits

Item ID: 3682AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Annual building permits

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Newspaper: Arcadia Bulletin

Date: January 4, 1940 p. 1 1939; December 29, 1941 p. 1 1941

Newspaper: Arcadia Bulletin

Date: January 4, 1940 p. 1 1939; December 29, 1941 p. 1 1941

Subjects: Building permits

Item ID: 3683AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Library Building (1961-1989)

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Start Date: 1961

End Date: 1989

Contents: 1. "Report and recommendations." Report from E. Castagna to Library Board on locating new library building, March 18, 1957, nine pages. 2. "A report on the future building program." Report by the Library Board and Administration, March 21, 1957, fifteen pages. 3. Letter from E. Castagna to Libra…

Start Date: 1961

End Date: 1989

Contents: 1. "Report and recommendations." Report from E. Castagna to Library Board on locating new library building, March 18, 1957, nine pages.; 2. "A report on the future building program." Report by the Library Board and Administration, March 21, 1957, fifteen pages.; 3. Letter from E. Castagna to Library Board, May 15, 1957.; 4. "Arcadia Public Library second preliminary planning program." Undated, fifteen pages.; 5. Schematic drawing prepared for the Arcadia Library Board, July 5, 1957.; 6. "Arcadia Library plans approved by Library Board." Monrovia Daily News, November 16, 1959.; 7. Information sheet on Arcadia Public Library at the time of building dedication, April 16, 1961.; 8. City of Arcadia final cost and related data published at the time of building dedication, April 1961.; 9. Dedication Ceremony program, April 16, 1961. Four copies.; 10. "Art Exhibitions." List of exhibits at the time of building dedication, April 16, 1961.; 11. "Invitation to Your New Library." Brochure for the public, April 16, 1961.; 12. Invitation to the formal dedication ceremony, April 16, 1961.; 13. "Arcadia Public Library history." A history and list of personnel as of opening the new building, April 16, 1961, one page.; 14. List of Arcadia Public Library activities for the dedication week, April 17-22, 1961.; 15. "Library dedication ceremonies." Arcadia Tribune, April 13, 1961, two parts.; 16. "Library to be dedicated in Arcadia." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, April 9, 1961, with photos.; 17. Area handwritten sheet with square footage, undated. (MISSING - April 1994); 18. "Arcadia changes image with carpets and music." Library Journal, December 15, 1961.; 19. "Everybody loves the Library." San Francisco Sunday Chronicle, April 15, 1962.; 20. Arcadia Public Library Junior Reading Room Dedication program, November 16, 1963. Two copies. (NOTE: Children's wing was not completed at the time the new library opened in 1961.); 21. Program for an Arcadia High School Music Holiday Concert to benefit the Jerry Broadwell Fund. (NOTE: The Children's room was redecorated in 1976 and dedicated to Fire Captain Jerry Broadwell.); 22. "Jerry Broadwell Children's Library." Information sheet describing memorial fund.; 23. Dedication program of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, March 21, 1976.; 24. The Memorial Fund Committee invitation to the dedication of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, March 21, 1976.; 25. Arcadia Public Library floor plan, 1967.; 26. "Book borrowers get gate." Arcadia Tribune, February 5, 1967.; 27. Arcadia Public Library floor plan, pre-1972-1973.; 28. "Arcadia's library violates city zoning law, planner charges." Los Angeles Times, January 31, 1971.; 29. "New concepts in service seen at Arcadia Library." News clip, August, 1972.; 30. "Arcadia's library violates city zoning law, planner charges." Los Angeles Times, January 31, 1971.; 31. "Anti-stealing device ok'd for library." News clip, October 1974.; 32. "Big bargain." News clip, June 1975.; 33. "Broadwell memorial selected." News clip, undated.; 34. "Patience, please." News clip, May 1975.; 35. "Children's Library." News clip, February 1976.; 36. "Arcadia Library using detection." News clip, June 1975.; 37. "Arcadia fireman and their wives painting Children's Room of the Arcadia Public Library." News photo, February 1976.; 38. Library renovation." News clip, February 1973.; 39. Arcadians gather to honor Broadwell." News photos, March 1976.; 40. "New children's section opens." Arcadia Tribune, October 17, 1963.; 41. "Recommendations for the new library building." Study from the Library Board to the City Council, February, 18, 1958.; 42. Packet of correspondence, news clips, etc. relating to development and building of the library at 20 West Duarte Road, undated.; 43. "Library site selection: size, open space, parking, proximity." Arcadia Tribune, 1978.; 44. "Arcadia changes the image with carpets and music." Library Journal, December 1, 1961, page 4100. Two copies.; 45. "Final project cost estimate - Library Building." Published by the City of Arcadia, California, 1960, three pages.; 46. Packet on the Children's and Young Adult's room, circa 1963.; 47. "Recommendations for new library - location and size." February 18, 1958.; 48. Packet on library furnishings with emphasis on the carpet controversy.; 49. Memo from City Librarian Jim Domney to City Manager George J. Watts regarding earthquake damage to the Library building, October 2, 1987.; 50. "Library built for future." Los Angeles Times, March 26, 1961.

Subjects: Library Building (1961-1989)

Physical Description: 2 folders

Item ID: 139AF

Collection: Subject Files

General information

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 8, 1933 p. 1 (consolidation with Arcadia Businessmen's Association and Arcadia Service Association considered); September 15, 1933 p. 1; September 22, 1933 p. 1 (merger agreed); August 3, 1934 p. 1 (history); September 15, 1936 p. 1 (reorganization); February 24, 1939 p. 1 (Building Trades Division created); August 6, 1953 p. 1 (50th anniversary); December 1, 1955 p. 2 (by-law changes); September 19, 1957 p. 32 (achievements to 1957); February 3, 1958 p. 1 (community development projects thru 1957); October 24, 1963 p. 1 (conference on businessmen's coordination of expansion); December 5, 1965 p. 1 (role in City growth); July 21, 1966 p. 1 (City Hostess program); July 22, 1970 p. 1; July 26, 1970 p. 1 (relationship to City Council)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 8, 1933 p. 1 (consolidation with Arcadia Businessmen's Association and Arcadia Service Association considered); September 15, 1933 p. 1; September 22, 1933 p. 1 (merger agreed); August 3, 1934 p. 1 (history); September 15, 1936 p. 1 (reorganization); February 24, 1939 p. 1 (Building Trades Division created); August 6, 1953 p. 1 (50th anniversary); December 1, 1955 p. 2 (by-law changes); September 19, 1957 p. 32 (achievements to 1957); February 3, 1958 p. 1 (community development projects thru 1957); October 24, 1963 p. 1 (conference on businessmen's coordination of expansion); December 5, 1965 p. 1 (role in City growth); July 21, 1966 p. 1 (City Hostess program); July 22, 1970 p. 1; July 26, 1970 p. 1 (relationship to City Council)

Subjects: Chamber of Commerce

Item ID: 3751AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

William's Electric Building opening

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 30, 1939

Pages: p. 6

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 30, 1939

Pages: p. 6

Subjects: Business and Industry - William's Electric Building

Item ID: 3742AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

8 story office building at Baldwin and Arcadia

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 10, 1966

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 10, 1966

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Buildings

Item ID: 3696AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Oldest building

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1, 1935

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1, 1935

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Buildings

Item ID: 3684AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Pacific Telephone building

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 30, 1963

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 30, 1963

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Buildings

Item ID: 3691AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Office building at First and Wheeler

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 12, 1962

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 12, 1962

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Buildings

Item ID: 3690AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Southern California Telephone Company new building

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 6, 1939

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 6, 1939

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Buildings

Item ID: 3686AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Towne Center office building at Santa Anita and Wheeler

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 23, 1967 p. 1; May 4, 1967 p. 1; May 7, 1967 p. 1 (architect's drawing); November 9, 1967 p. 1; November 19, 1967 p. 1; May 19, 1968 p. 1; January 7, 1970 p. 1; February 21, 1971 p. 1 (ground breaking); April 4, 1971 p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 23, 1967 p. 1; May 4, 1967 p. 1; May 7, 1967 p. 1 (architect's drawing); November 9, 1967 p. 1; November 19, 1967 p. 1; May 19, 1968 p. 1; January 7, 1970 p. 1; February 21, 1971 p. 1 (ground breaking); April 4, 1971 p. 1

Subjects: Buildings

Item ID: 3697AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information regarding library on First Avenue.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 18, 1933 p. 3 (history); August 3, 1934 p. 7 (history); July 21, 1949 p. 1 (growth to 1949); March 23, 1950 p. 8 (First Avenue site); December 24, 1953 p. 1 (new wing); March 8, 1954 p. 1; March 11, 1954 p. 1 (opening); December 9, 1954 p. 1; December 13, 1954 p. 1 (comparison report); July 25, 1955 p. 1; August 11, 1955 p. 3 (sub-standard report from survey); August 25, 1960 p. 1; August 29, 1960 p. 1; Decmber 22, 1960 p. 1 (leased to schools); March 20, 1961 p. 1 (closed); May 15, 1961 p. 1 (uses studied); July 24, 1961 p. 1 (for sale); February 19, 1962 p. 1 (plan for 5 story building); March 19, 1962 p. 3 (proposed to use as a youth center); March 22, 1962 p. 1 (petition for use as a youth center); April 9, 1962 p. 1 (estimate of cost to operate as youth center); April 12, 1962 p. 1 (proposed 6 story office); April 16, 1962 p. 1 (C. of C. opposes as youth center); April 19, 1962 p. 1 (rejected as youth center); April 23, 1962 p. 1 (3 offers for building); May 7, 1962 p. 1 (death of a bidders; use as office building site); May 24, 1962 p. 1 (bidders); June 3, 1962 p. 1 (Council sets date for review of bids); June 7, 1962 p. 1 (3 bids rejected); June 21, 1962 p. 1 (2 more bids rejected; time to submit bids extended two weeks); June 28, 1962 p. 1 (Dentco Corp. gets 6 mo. option to buy); July 8, 1962 p. 1 (deal closed); January 24, 1963 p. 1 (sale collapses); March 3, 1963 p. 1 (building to be demolished); March 14, 1963 p. 1 (schools drop use proposal); March 31, 1963 p. 1 (Heiss offer to buy); April 7, 1966 p. 1 (new bid)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 18, 1933 p. 3 (history); August 3, 1934 p. 7 (history); July 21, 1949 p. 1 (growth to 1949); March 23, 1950 p. 8 (First Avenue site); December 24, 1953 p. 1 (new wing); March 8, 1954 p. 1; March 11, 1954 p. 1 (opening); December 9, 1954 p. 1; December 13, 1954 p. 1 (comparison report); July 25, 1955 p. 1; August 11, 1955 p. 3 (sub-standard report from survey); August 25, 1960 p. 1; August 29, 1960 p. 1; Decmber 22, 1960 p. 1 (leased to schools); March 20, 1961 p. 1 (closed); May 15, 1961 p. 1 (uses studied); July 24, 1961 p. 1 (for sale); February 19, 1962 p. 1 (plan for 5 story building); March 19, 1962 p. 3 (proposed to use as a youth center); March 22, 1962 p. 1 (petition for use as a youth center); April 9, 1962 p. 1 (estimate of cost to operate as youth center); April 12, 1962 p. 1 (proposed 6 story office); April 16, 1962 p. 1 (C. of C. opposes as youth center); April 19, 1962 p. 1 (rejected as youth center); April 23, 1962 p. 1 (3 offers for building); May 7, 1962 p. 1 (death of a bidders; use as office building site); May 24, 1962 p. 1 (bidders); June 3, 1962 p. 1 (Council sets date for review of bids); June 7, 1962 p. 1 (3 bids rejected); June 21, 1962 p. 1 (2 more bids rejected; time to submit bids extended two weeks); June 28, 1962 p. 1 (Dentco Corp. gets 6 mo. option to buy); July 8, 1962 p. 1 (deal closed); January 24, 1963 p. 1 (sale collapses); March 3, 1963 p. 1 (building to be demolished); March 14, 1963 p. 1 (schools drop use proposal); March 31, 1963 p. 1 (Heiss offer to buy); April 7, 1966 p. 1 (new bid)