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Top photo shows statue of Hugo Reid family at Arcadia County Park. Bottom two scenes show people enjoying Arcadia County Park.

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Date: c.1937

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Date: c.1937

Subjects: Arcadia County Park; Reid, Hugo; Hugo Reid Family Statue; Statuary

Physical Description: three very small prints glued to a card

ID: 1142

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Recreation Department event shows a crowd of children and adults (families) on grass at Los Angeles County Park (?). Background left is a statue and County Park buildings are visible. Fenced area could be the County pool. Photograph by Paul Kennedy, Arcadia, CA.

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Date: c. 1940s (?)

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Date: c. 1940s (?)

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Los Angeles County Park

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1879

Collection: Photographs

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Young black man and young white woman on right stand very close together in the crowd at Arcadia County Park for the love-in held there. They are not identified.

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Date: June 4, 1967

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Date: June 4, 1967

Subjects: Social life and customs; Arcadia(City)-History-1960-1969; Arcadia County Park

Physical Description: 7x10 b&w

ID: 1025

Collection: Photographs

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Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)

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Contents: 1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints

Contents: 1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints

Subjects: Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 37

Shelf Number: Shelf B4

Item ID: 346AF

Collection: Subject Files

Swimming pool at Arcadia County Park. People are swimming and many adults and children are standing alongside the pool.

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Date: c. 1950's

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Date: c. 1950's

Subjects: Arcadia County Park

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1335

Collection: Photographs

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Four people are seen in spirited game of volleyball at Los Angeles County Park.

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Date: c.1967

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Date: c.1967

Subjects: Arcadia County Park

Physical Description: 4x7 b&w vertical

ID: 341

Collection: Photographs

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Young people seated on grass with bongo drums and other musical instruments are playing while three young ladies keep time to music. On right a man with large cross on a chain around his neck, is playing a drum. This is part of a love-in at Arcadia County Park.

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Date: June 4, 1967

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Date: June 4, 1967

Subjects: Social life and customs; Arcadia(City)-History-1960-1969; Arcadia County Park

Physical Description: 7x10 b&w

ID: 1022

Collection: Photographs

Images

Lawn bowling at Arcadia County Park. Men are wearing long sleeve white shirts, ties and hats. Race track is visible in distance.

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Date: c. late 1940's

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Date: c. late 1940's

Subjects: Arcadia County Park

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1334

Collection: Photographs

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General items regarding Arcadia County Park.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 12, 1938 p. 1 (Bowling Green Club); April 23, 1938 p. 1 (Golf course); August 10, 1938 p. 1 (Golf course opens); May 10, 1938 p. 1 (County park named); May 24, 1938 p. 1 (board merger)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 12, 1938 p. 1 (Bowling Green Club); April 23, 1938 p. 1 (Golf course); August 10, 1938 p. 1 (Golf course opens); May 10, 1938 p. 1 (County park named); May 24, 1938 p. 1 (board merger)

Subjects: Parks - Santa Anita Recreational Center (Arcadia County Park)

Item ID: 4183AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Michael C. "Butterfingerz" Martinez, a 51-year-old juggler, enjoys juggling in the quiet peaceful Arcadia County Park.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 18, 2004

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 18, 2004

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Juggling; Arcadia County Park; Martinez, Michael C.

Item ID: 27583AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Sign reading Arcadia County Park, County of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation.

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Date: 1979

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Date: 1979

Subjects: Arcadia County Park

Physical Description: 4x5 color

ID: 1235

Collection: Photographs

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View of large group present in Arcadia County Park for a love-in. In foreground 14 young people have joined hands in a round dance.

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Date: June 4, 1967

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Date: June 4, 1967

Subjects: Social life and customs; Arcadia(City)-History-1960-1969; Arcadia County Park

Physical Description: 7x10 b&w

ID: 1014

Collection: Photographs

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Parks-Arcadia County Park

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Contents: 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…

Contents: 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.

Subjects: Parks-Arcadia County Park

Item ID: 165AF

Collection: Subject Files

View of stone plaque, covered picnic benches, and barbecue grills at Tripolis Park.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Tripolis Park

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1929

Collection: Photographs

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A day after the Arcadia County Park was closed for sending people exposed to excess chlorine to the hospital, the pool remained closed yesterday while Los Angeles County supervisors ordered a top-down safety review for all 27 county pools. The Arcadia pool will remain closed until the problem can be fixed to ensure public safety.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 21, 2010

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 21, 2010

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Antonovich, Michael (pictured); Arcadia County Park -- swimming pool; Los Angeles County supervisors

Item ID: 32309AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The city and county will work more closely on future events held at the Arcadia County Park.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 2, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 2, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Parks - Arcadia County Park

Item ID: 27914AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Group at Arcadia County Park for a love-in. In foreground are three young people dancing; young man of the group is facing camera with his hands extended outward.

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Date: June 4, 1967

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Date: June 4, 1967

Subjects: Social life and customs; Arcadia(City)-History-1960-1969; Arcadia County Park

Physical Description: 7x10 b&w

ID: 1018

Collection: Photographs

Images

View across large crowd at a love-in at Arcadia County Park. Newspaper account of event said it attracted young people from as far north as Santa Barbara and as far south as San Diego. Young people in foreground begin a dance.

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Date: June 4, 1967

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Date: June 4, 1967

Subjects: Social life and customs; Arcadia(City)-History-1960-1969; Arcadia County Park

Physical Description: 7x10 b&w

ID: 1016

Collection: Photographs

Images

Young lady is seen kneeling with arms outstretched. Other people are watching her and listening to the music of the drums and flute-like instruments. This was a love-in at Arcadia County Park.

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Date: June 4, 1967

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Date: June 4, 1967

Subjects: Social life and customs; Arcadia(City)-History-1960-1969; Arcadia County Park

Physical Description: 7x10 b&w

ID: 1019

Collection: Photographs

Images

General information regarding Arcadia County Park

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1936 p. 1 (appropriation); January 27, 1936 p. 1 (ground breaking); January 25, 1937 p. 1 (building of golf course); May 14, 1937 p. 1 (dedication of county park); August 10, 1939 Section II, p. 2 (name changed from Santa Anita Regional Recreational Park); April 17, 1941 p. 1 ("The Hiker" statue dedicated); April 21, 1941 p. 1 ("The Hiker" statue unveiled); February 13, 1942 p. 8; May 20, 1950 p. 1 (golf clubhouse addition); December 27, 1956 p. 1; March 18, 1957 p. 1 (suit regarding strip between E. Huntington Drive and the park); October 14, 1957 p. 1 (Par-3 Golf Course); October 17, 1957 p. 1 (Par-3 Golf Course); March 27, 1958 p. 1 (P.E. right of way); April 20, 1959 p. 1 (Little League Ball Park); June 22, 1959 p. 1 (redevelopment); August 31, 1959 p. 1 (Senior Citizen's Center; September 16, 1962 p. 1 (named for J. Hoeppel); September 16, 1962 p. 3 (fountain); May 16, 1963 p. 1 (World War II use); March 10, 1966 p. 1 (major improvements); October 29, 1972 p. 1 (new golf clubhouse denied); January 18, 1973 p. 1 (Federal funds sought for project)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1936 p. 1 (appropriation); January 27, 1936 p. 1 (ground breaking); January 25, 1937 p. 1 (building of golf course); May 14, 1937 p. 1 (dedication of county park); August 10, 1939 Section II, p. 2 (name changed from Santa Anita Regional Recreational Park); April 17, 1941 p. 1 ("The Hiker" statue dedicated); April 21, 1941 p. 1 ("The Hiker" statue unveiled); February 13, 1942 p. 8; May 20, 1950 p. 1 (golf clubhouse addition); December 27, 1956 p. 1; March 18, 1957 p. 1 (suit regarding strip between E. Huntington Drive and the park); October 14, 1957 p. 1 (Par-3 Golf Course); October 17, 1957 p. 1 (Par-3 Golf Course); March 27, 1958 p. 1 (P.E. right of way); April 20, 1959 p. 1 (Little League Ball Park); June 22, 1959 p. 1 (redevelopment); August 31, 1959 p. 1 (Senior Citizen's Center; September 16, 1962 p. 1 (named for J. Hoeppel); September 16, 1962 p. 3 (fountain); May 16, 1963 p. 1 (World War II use); March 10, 1966 p. 1 (major improvements); October 29, 1972 p. 1 (new golf clubhouse denied); January 18, 1973 p. 1 (Federal funds sought for project)

Subjects: Parks - Arcadia County Park

Item ID: 4099AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Top photo shows statue of Hugo Reid family at Arcadia County Park. Bottom two scenes show people enjoying Arcadia County Park.

Images

Arcadia Recreation Department event shows a crowd of children and adults (families) on grass at Los Angeles County Park (?). Background left is a statue and County Park buildings are visible. Fenced area could be the County pool. Photograph by Paul Kennedy, Arcadia, CA.

Images

Young black man and young white woman on right stand very close together in the crowd at Arcadia County Park for the love-in held there. They are not identified.

Images

Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)

Swimming pool at Arcadia County Park. People are swimming and many adults and children are standing alongside the pool.

Images

Four people are seen in spirited game of volleyball at Los Angeles County Park.

Images

Young people seated on grass with bongo drums and other musical instruments are playing while three young ladies keep time to music. On right a man with large cross on a chain around his neck, is playing a drum. This is part of a love-in at Arcadia County Park.

Images

Lawn bowling at Arcadia County Park. Men are wearing long sleeve white shirts, ties and hats. Race track is visible in distance.

Images

General items regarding Arcadia County Park.

Michael C. "Butterfingerz" Martinez, a 51-year-old juggler, enjoys juggling in the quiet peaceful Arcadia County Park.

Sign reading Arcadia County Park, County of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation.

Images

View of large group present in Arcadia County Park for a love-in. In foreground 14 young people have joined hands in a round dance.

Images

Parks-Arcadia County Park

View of stone plaque, covered picnic benches, and barbecue grills at Tripolis Park.

Images

The city and county will work more closely on future events held at the Arcadia County Park.

Group at Arcadia County Park for a love-in. In foreground are three young people dancing; young man of the group is facing camera with his hands extended outward.

Images

View across large crowd at a love-in at Arcadia County Park. Newspaper account of event said it attracted young people from as far north as Santa Barbara and as far south as San Diego. Young people in foreground begin a dance.

Images

Young lady is seen kneeling with arms outstretched. Other people are watching her and listening to the music of the drums and flute-like instruments. This was a love-in at Arcadia County Park.

Images

General information regarding Arcadia County Park