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A well and several gates from the Anoakia mansion were removed and donated to the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper19287
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 1, 2000
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 1, 2000
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p. A1 w/photo
Subjects
Anoakia
Arboretum
Item ID
19530AN
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Workers are salvaging items from the Anoakia mansion to be donated to the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper19289
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 29, 2000
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p. A1 w/photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 29, 2000
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
Subjects
Anoakia
Arboretum
Item ID
19532AN
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Demolition permits have been approved and the project of building new homes where the Anoakia mansion stands is now underway. Artifacts from the mansion have been given to the Arcadia Historical Society and the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27679
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 13, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 13, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Anoakia
Housing
Item ID
27876AN
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Terrance McGowan of Santa Barbara donated 65 koi, Japanese carp that resemble giant goldfish, to the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper460
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 5, 1989
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 5, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
460AN
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The Atlantic Richfield Company has contributed $25,000 to the Arboretum to ensure resumption of several programs cut with the passage of Proposition 13.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper448
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 8, 1980
Pages
p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 8, 1980
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
448AN
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The Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum keeps the past alive. Recently Doug Hayes donated family artifacts to the collection, an exhibit of Seabiscuit will run until October 31, and work will begin soon on restoration of "The Hugo Reid Family" statue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26164
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 18, 2003
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p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 18, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
Item ID
26364AN
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Article discusses Arcadia Historical Society's search for a home for Anita Baldwin's piano as well as other artifacts. The piano, shipped around Cape Horn, is now located at Anoakia, Anita Baldwin's former home.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1707
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 5, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 5, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Item ID
1706AN
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Article discusses severe budget and staff cuts at the Arboretum. Since 1975 the staff has been cut by 40 percent. The most recent county budget cut another $250,000 from the department.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper457
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 9, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 9, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
457AN
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A group calling itself the "Friends of Anoakia" filed a suit in LA Superior Court to stop the destruction of the Anoakia mansion.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27176
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 27, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 27, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Anoakia
Lawsuits
Item ID
27374AN
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Preview of the housing development at the old Anoakia property.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper22927
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 22, 2002
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p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 22, 2002
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p. A1
Subjects
Anoakia
Item ID
23135AN
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Demolition at Anoakia will continue for at least two weeks.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper19474
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 30, 2000
Pages
p. 1, The Star
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 30, 2000
Pages
p. 1, The Star
Subjects
Anoakia
Item ID
19714AN
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Construction is under way on the first phase of the luxury homes development on the site of the old Anoakia Mansion. The tract of 31 new homes will be called "Anoakia Estates."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper21538
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 22, 2001
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p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 22, 2001
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Anoakia, development
Item ID
21759AN
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A profile of Anita Baldwin, the lady behind Anoakia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27515
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 25, 2000
Pages
p. 18
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 25, 2000
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Anoakia
Baldwin, Anita
Item ID
27713AN
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After nearly 90 years, final approval has been given for the demolition of Anoakia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper18062
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 5, 2000
Pages
p. 3 w/photo, The Star
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 5, 2000
Pages
p. 3 w/photo, The Star
Subjects
Anoakia
Item ID
18264AN
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Anoakia Estates construction will begin by the end of the year by Hover Development Company.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27698
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 14, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 14, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Anoakia
Housing
Item ID
27895AN
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Construction begins on Anoakia luxury housing development, on the former site of Anoakia, Anita Baldwin's mansion, on the corner of Baldwin Avenue and Foothill Boulevard in Arcadia. The Anoakia Mansion was demolished last August to make way for 31 homes to be built by Hover Development Inc. of Newport Beach. Anita Baldwin, daughter of Lucky Baldwin, lived there until her death in 1939. It was used as a girls' school from 1941 to the late 1970s. The new housing development is 19 acres.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33318
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 16, 2001
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 16, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Anoakia housing development
Anoakia Mansion--history
Anoakia School
Baldwin, Anita
Item ID
33514AN
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Residents addressed City Council on behalf of using Anoakia as a community attraction rather than tearing it down.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27681
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 20, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 20, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Anoakia
Item ID
27878AN
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As demolition progresses on the Anoakia mansion, the City Council approved the final tract map for a 31-home development.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper19475
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 17, 2000
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p. A1 w/photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 17, 2000
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
Subjects
Anoakia
Item ID
19715AN
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General articles re: Arboretum

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3705
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 2, 1948 p. 1; December 9, 1948 p. 1; December 12, 1948 p. 1; March 24, 1946 p. 5; April 27, 1950 p. 1; April 29, 1950 p. 1; May 4, 1950 p. 1; May 11, 1950 p. 1; May 13, 1950 p. 1; May 18, 1950 p. 1; May 20, 1950 p.1; May 25, 1950 p. 1; May 27, 1950 p. 1; June 1, 1950 p. 1; June 13, 1950 p. 1; June 15, 1950 p. 1; June 17, 1950 p. 1; October 5, 1950 p. 1 and November 29, 1951 p. 15 (Broughton Collection); October 18, 1951 p. 1 (Jungle improvement); November 26, 1951 p. 1 (Improvement projects); December 6, 1951 p. 1 (150 acre annexation); February 21, 1952 p. 1 and April 26, 1956 p. 1 (George P. Lux estate); July 20, 1953 p. 1 and August 20, 1953 pp. 1,5,11 (Lucky Baldwin Day events); February 10, 1955 p. 3 (Eucalyptus trees); February 3, 1955 p. 18; March 24, 1955 p. 1 (Herb Garden); May 19, 1955 p. 10 (So. African area); September 22, 1955 p. 6 (Botanical gardens); April 23, 1956 p. 1 (Bowron reminiscences); June 21, 1956 p. 1 (Blind Garden); September 17, 1956 p. 1 (Exhibition Pavilion); January 30, 1958 p. 2 (Petrified wood collection); April 14, 1958 p. 1 (Dog house); November 13, 1958 p. 1 (Master Plan); November 12, 1959 p. 2 (Nature trails); March 6, 1961 p. 1 and April 21, 1963 p. 1 (Fountain and pond addition); January 23,1964 p. 1 ("Horses in History and Art" Collection); September 6, 1964 p. 1 (Entranceway remodeling); October 24, 1964 p. 26 (History of development); September 18, 1966 p. 5 (Improvement projects); October 5, 1967 p. 7 (Fire wagon of 1800's); July 24, 1968 p. 3 (New science lab); April 23, 1969 p. 2 (Botanical-Horticultural Library); June 7, 1970 p. 3 (Research lab opened); July 18, 1971 p. 1 and August 15, 1971 p. 1 (Age limit under fire); February 22, 1973 p. 1 (History of development); August 5, 1973 p. 1 (Silver Anniversary).
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Arcadia Tribune
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December 2, 1948 p. 1; December 9, 1948 p. 1; December 12, 1948 p. 1; March 24, 1946 p. 5; April 27, 1950 p. 1; April 29, 1950 p. 1; May 4, 1950 p. 1; May 11, 1950 p. 1; May 13, 1950 p. 1; May 18, 1950 p. 1; May 20, 1950 p.1; May 25, 1950 p. 1; May 27, 1950 p. 1; June 1, 1950 p. 1; June 13, 1950 p. 1; June 15, 1950 p. 1; June 17, 1950 p. 1; October 5, 1950 p. 1 and November 29, 1951 p. 15 (Broughton Collection); October 18, 1951 p. 1 (Jungle improvement); November 26, 1951 p. 1 (Improvement projects); December 6, 1951 p. 1 (150 acre annexation); February 21, 1952 p. 1 and April 26, 1956 p. 1 (George P. Lux estate); July 20, 1953 p. 1 and August 20, 1953 pp. 1,5,11 (Lucky Baldwin Day events); February 10, 1955 p. 3 (Eucalyptus trees); February 3, 1955 p. 18; March 24, 1955 p. 1 (Herb Garden); May 19, 1955 p. 10 (So. African area); September 22, 1955 p. 6 (Botanical gardens); April 23, 1956 p. 1 (Bowron reminiscences); June 21, 1956 p. 1 (Blind Garden); September 17, 1956 p. 1 (Exhibition Pavilion); January 30, 1958 p. 2 (Petrified wood collection); April 14, 1958 p. 1 (Dog house); November 13, 1958 p. 1 (Master Plan); November 12, 1959 p. 2 (Nature trails); March 6, 1961 p. 1 and April 21, 1963 p. 1 (Fountain and pond addition); January 23,1964 p. 1 ("Horses in History and Art" Collection); September 6, 1964 p. 1 (Entranceway remodeling); October 24, 1964 p. 26 (History of development); September 18, 1966 p. 5 (Improvement projects); October 5, 1967 p. 7 (Fire wagon of 1800's); July 24, 1968 p. 3 (New science lab); April 23, 1969 p. 2 (Botanical-Horticultural Library); June 7, 1970 p. 3 (Research lab opened); July 18, 1971 p. 1 and August 15, 1971 p. 1 (Age limit under fire); February 22, 1973 p. 1 (History of development); August 5, 1973 p. 1 (Silver Anniversary).
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
3580AN
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Demolition crews using an acetylene cutting torch set fire to an old dormitory building on the Anoakia estate on Monday.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper19261
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 20, 2000
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 20, 2000
Pages
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Subjects
Anoakia
Item ID
19503AN
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