Search Results | Arcadia History Collection

Looking north toward San Gabriel Mountains at devastating Monrovia Peak fire on first night. It was to eventually burn more than 13,000 acres and be out of control for five days.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs902

Date: December 27, 1953

1 image

Date: December 27, 1953

Subjects: Forest fires

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 895

Collection: Photographs

Images

Group of youngsters, some wearing firemen's gear, in front of Fire Station at 50 Wheeler St. apparently on a tour of the facilities. The following is information from Dave Haney, Battalion Chief/Training Officer of the Arcadia Fire Department at 630 S. Baldwin, provided via email on November 18, 2007 : "The pumper in this photo was called 'Squad,' and was a Class B pumper, which means the fire pump is much smaller than the ones we have today (2007). It is a Mack with a 750 gallon per minute fire pump and a 400 gallon water tank. It ran as Engine 1 out of the Wheeler Station. When Wheeler Station closed, it was moved over to the Santa Anita Fire Station until she was retired. So far there has been some confusion over the year of manufacture of the pumper. Some old timers tell me either a 1943, 1944, or 1947."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs251

Date: c. early 1950's

1 image

Date: c. early 1950's

Subjects: Fire Department

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 249

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photographic reproduction of original artist's rendering of proposed Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion. Original rendering measures approx. 32"x36". The artist was Anthony Van Strauhal, also known as Tony Van Strauhal. This view is of proposed new addition to adult area and shows red tile roof that was not budgeted by City Council. Exterior view.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1367

Date: Original rendering dated 1993 by artist

1 image

Date: Original rendering dated 1993 by artist

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999; Van Strauhal, Anthony (Tony)

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 1357

Collection: Photographs

Images

Fire station across which is painted ENGINE #2. Parked in front is one fire truck with 2 firemen. Standing to left of engine are 3 firemen. Car parked at rear of station appears to be late 1930's model. Address 1420 S. Baldwin Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs246

Date: 1948 (City Directory)

1 image

Date: 1948 (City Directory)

Subjects: Fire Department

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 244

Collection: Photographs

Images

Fire Station #1 showing garage doors open with fire truck, van, ambulance and car parked in garage. Also showing power lines and poles.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1750

Date: 1960

1 image

Date: 1960

Subjects: Arcadia Fire Department

Physical Description: 8 x 10 b&w

ID: 1738

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photo taken of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, during the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This view is of the reference office. Cabinets have been installed along the south wall. The ceiling and east wall are not completed. Two people are standing in the room and one more person is visible in the hallway.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1473

Date: January 16, 1996

1 image

Date: January 16, 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1457

Collection: Photographs

Images

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photograph was taken after all the books had been moved into the new remodeled section. The circulation desk is visible to the far left. The drainage pipe is on the right. Globe lights.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1425

Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1412

Collection: Photographs

Images

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photograph was taken of the adult reading room after all the books had been removed and moved into the renovated section. The drainage pipe is visible in the center of the photo. A floor plant is next to a pillar. Globe lights.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1426

Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1413

Collection: Photographs

Images

Mary Beth Hayes, APL Librarian, giving a tour of the new Arcadia History Room after the Library Expansion/Renovation project was completed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1731

Date: November 1996

1 image

Date: November 1996

Subjects: Library - 1990-1999; Arcadia History Room; Hayes, Mary Beth

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1719

Collection: Photographs

Images

United States Army C-2 Balloon at Ross Field, Arcadia. This was more recent design than the large, floppy ones seen in many of the photos.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs159

Date: c.1920 or 1921

1 image

Date: c.1920 or 1921

Subjects: Balloon School; Ross Field see Balloon School

Physical Description: 3x5 b&w

ID: 158

Collection: Photographs

Images

Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin standing on porch of Hugo Reid Adobe holding hand of granddaughter Dextra Baldwin, who appears to be about 5 years old. Grandson Baldwin M. Baldwin is in wicker baby carriage and is about 1 1/2 or 2 years old.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs104

Date: c.1906

1 image

Date: c.1906

Subjects: Baldwin family; Baldwin, Baldwin M.; Baldwin, Dextra; Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"; Hugo Reid Adobe

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 104

Collection: Photographs

Images

Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows four council members holding a shovel, standing in front of a large sign announcing the remodel. L-R: Sheng Chang, Mary Young, Dennis Lojeski, Barbara Kuhn.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1491

Date: June, 1995

1 image

Date: June, 1995

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999; Chang, Sheng; Young, Mary; Lojeski, Dennis; Kuhn, Barbara

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1475

Collection: Photographs

Images

Fire Chief Chen Suen. He became the first Asian-American fire chief in the Arcadia Fire Department in November 2022.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2438

Date: 2022

1 image

Date: 2022

Subjects: Arcadia Fire Department-Fire chiefs; Asian Americans; Suen, Chen

Physical Description: color printout, born digital, see P:\Library Photos\images

ID: 2294

Collection: Photographs

Images

Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows four council members and City Clerk June Alford holding a shovel and standing in front of a large sign announcing the remodel. L-R: Sheng Chang, Mary Young, Mayor Dennis Lojeski, Barbara Kuhn and June Alford.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1490

Date: June, 1995

1 image

Date: June, 1995

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999; Chang, Sheng; Young, Mary; Lojeski, Dennis; Kuhn, Barbara; Alford, June

Physical Description: 4x6 and 5x7 color

ID: 1474

Collection: Photographs

Images

Temporary circulation desk during Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion at 20 W. Duarte Road. This circulation desk was located in the NW corner of what used to be the Children's Room. The window to the left looks out into what used to be the Children's Room patio. Globe lights.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1405

Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1392

Collection: Photographs

Images

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view shows drainage pipe used to drain water from roof during the rains of winter 1996. The book trucks covered the pipe, which ran all the way out the temporary front doors into what used to be the Children's Room patio. The area behind the book trucks was the sorting area. A young woman is standing looking at books shelved along the plywood wall. To the right are the photocopy machines.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1406

Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1393

Collection: Photographs

Images

Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. Trash cans turned upside down straddled the drainage pipe which was installed to drain water off the roof. This photo is taken from what used to be the Children's Room patio, looking toward the temporary front doors. The Friends of the Library 25cent booksale bookshelf is visible in the center of the photo. A television seen to the right played a fundraising video.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1408

Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1395

Collection: Photographs

Images

Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken in what used to be the Art & Lecture Room and was the temporary location for the Children's Room. Door to the left led into the adult area, with temporary circulation desk to the right. The stage curtains are visible on the right.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1409

Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1396

Collection: Photographs

Images

Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken in what used to be the Art & Lecture Room. The temporary Children's Room reference desk is visible just to the right of the center of the photo. A caroussel for videos is seen on the right. No one is seen in the photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1410

Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1397

Collection: Photographs

Images

Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken in what used to be the Art & Lecture Room. Stacks of childrens' books are visible. Photo was probably taken from the stage area.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1411

Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1398

Collection: Photographs

Revise Search

Looking north toward San Gabriel Mountains at devastating Monrovia Peak fire on first night. It was to eventually burn more than 13,000 acres and be out of control for five days.

Images

Images

Images

Fire station across which is painted ENGINE #2. Parked in front is one fire truck with 2 firemen. Standing to left of engine are 3 firemen. Car parked at rear of station appears to be late 1930's model. Address 1420 S. Baldwin Avenue.

Images

Fire Station #1 showing garage doors open with fire truck, van, ambulance and car parked in garage. Also showing power lines and poles.

Images

Images

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photograph was taken after all the books had been moved into the new remodeled section. The circulation desk is visible to the far left. The drainage pipe is on the right. Globe lights.

Images

Images

Mary Beth Hayes, APL Librarian, giving a tour of the new Arcadia History Room after the Library Expansion/Renovation project was completed.

Images

United States Army C-2 Balloon at Ross Field, Arcadia. This was more recent design than the large, floppy ones seen in many of the photos.

Images

Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin standing on porch of Hugo Reid Adobe holding hand of granddaughter Dextra Baldwin, who appears to be about 5 years old. Grandson Baldwin M. Baldwin is in wicker baby carriage and is about 1 1/2 or 2 years old.

Images

Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows four council members holding a shovel, standing in front of a large sign announcing the remodel. L-R: Sheng Chang, Mary Young, Dennis Lojeski, Barbara Kuhn.

Images

Fire Chief Chen Suen. He became the first Asian-American fire chief in the Arcadia Fire Department in November 2022.

Images

Images

Temporary circulation desk during Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion at 20 W. Duarte Road. This circulation desk was located in the NW corner of what used to be the Children's Room. The window to the left looks out into what used to be the Children's Room patio. Globe lights.

Images

Images

Images

Images

Images

Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken in what used to be the Art & Lecture Room. Stacks of childrens' books are visible. Photo was probably taken from the stage area.

Images