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View of west side of Baldwin looking north from intersection with Naomi Avenue. Street trees obscure names of most shops but Nash's Department Store and Hinshaw's Department Store are visible.

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Date: c. late 1960's

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Date: c. late 1960's

Subjects: Baldwin Avenue; Hinshaw's Department Store; Nash's Department Store; Stores

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 605

Collection: Photographs

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Looking west across intersection of Baldwin and Duarte Road to Hinshaw's Department Store, which was located at 1201 S. Baldwin. The street trees planted by the City of Arcadia are seen as an attractive addition to the street. Hinshaw's went out of business in 1992.

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Date: c. 1960

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Date: c. 1960

Subjects: Hinshaw's Department Store; Baldwin Avenue; Stores

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1032

Collection: Photographs

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Baldwin Avenue looking north toward intersection with Duarte Road.

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Date: 1979

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Date: 1979

Subjects: Hinshaw's Department Store; Anthony's Italian Market; Baldwin Avenue; Stores

Physical Description: 4x5 color

ID: 1219

Collection: Photographs

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Paul and Selma Backert, who operated a dry goods store at 221 N. First Avenue from at least 1928 to approximately 1940. They came to Los Angeles area in about 1890 and operated general merchandise stores in Newhall and Lancaster. They lived at 212 N. Myrtle in Monrovia.

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Date: c.1898

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Date: c.1898

Subjects: Arcadia Department Store; Business & industry; Stores

Physical Description: 3x5 oval original

ID: 409

Collection: Photographs

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Interior view of General Merchandise store operated by Selma and Paul Bachert at 221 N. First Avenue for approximately 8 years. It was called Arcadia Department Store. Selma Bachert is standing to left by glass case.

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Date: c.1920s

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Date: c.1920s

Subjects: Arcadia Department Store; Bachert, Paul; Bachert, Selma; Stores

Physical Description: 6x7 b&w (sepia tone)

ID: 212

Collection: Photographs

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Aerial view looking down on Fashion Park from a position over intersection of Baldwin & Huntington Drive. Looking N toward Santa Anita Race Track grandstand during racing season (all of the cars parked on light-surfaced parking area are attending races.)

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Date: c.1975

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Date: c.1975

Subjects: Department stores; Fashion Park; Santa Anita Park-1945-1980; Shopping malls

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 732

Collection: Photographs

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Aerial view east on Huntington Drive toward Arcadia from a position just west of Rosemead Boulevard. El Rancho Shopping Center and May Company Department Store can be seen as the business complex on the north side of Huntington Drive one block east of Rosemead Boulevard. Santa Anita Park Race Track can be seen on the left in upper portion of photo.

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Date: c.1970

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Date: c.1970

Subjects: Aerial Photo Collection; Aerial views; El Rancho Shopping District; Huntington Drive; May Company Department Store; Santa Anita Park-1945-1980

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 633

Collection: Photographs

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Two men dressed in uniform standing beside roadster which bears insignia on door of: Whittier F.D. Chief. Man on right is Topping, H.M. who organized Arcadia Fire Department in 1923 while he was Police and Fire Marshall. Man on left is not identified.

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Date: c.1922

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Date: c.1922

Subjects: Police Department; Fire Department; Topping, H.M.

Physical Description: 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 postcard

ID: 434

Collection: Photographs

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Two adults appear to be giving first aid (bandage) to a boy's scraped elbow.

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Date: July 24, 1952

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Date: July 24, 1952

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Arcadia Recreation Department employees; Children

Physical Description: 4 x 4 1/2 b&w

ID: 1907

Collection: Photographs

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Five police cars and one motorcycle parked alongside Police Headquarters on Wheeler Street. Two are Fords for sure but others are uncertain. There is also one motorcycle parked with autos.

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Date: c.1938

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Date: c.1938

Subjects: Police Department

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 444

Collection: Photographs

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Visual display put up by Arcadia Police Department for a city government project to show what various departments do.

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Date: 1952

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Date: 1952

Subjects: Police Department

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 445

Collection: Photographs

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View looking east over area where Police vehicles are parked at Police Facilities. Shown are four squad cars and two motorcycles. Five policemen are in view. Note Bekins building in background.

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Date: 1957

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Date: 1957

Subjects: Police Department

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 450

Collection: Photographs

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Workmen shown preparing slab foundation for Police Facilities Building adjacent to City Hall. Santa Anita Grandstand directly across Huntington Drive.

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Date: 1957

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Date: 1957

Subjects: Police Department

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 486

Collection: Photographs

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Police Department building recently completed in Civic Center complex. View is west, across parking lot of Santa Anita Racetrack. Building just to the left of Police Facilities, is the National Guard Armory.

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Date: c.1959

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Date: c.1959

Subjects: Police Department

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 487

Collection: Photographs

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Fire Department

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Contents: 1. "Volunteer firemen keep down City fire losses." Arcadia Tribune, 1939. 2. "Volunteer fire department big help." News clip, 1934. 3. "Way back when/colorful past." Arcadia Tribune, undated. 4. "Arcadia fire department early days." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1967, three part series. 5. "Fire d…

Contents: 1. "Volunteer firemen keep down City fire losses." Arcadia Tribune, 1939.; 2. "Volunteer fire department big help." News clip, 1934.; 3. "Way back when/colorful past." Arcadia Tribune, undated.; 4. "Arcadia fire department early days." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1967, three part series.; 5. "Fire department has come a long way." Arcadia News Post, February 20, 1969.; 6. "Mathematical fire administration." American City, December 1962, pages 80-81.; 7. "They're official now." Arcadia Tribune, November 1, 1973.; 8. "Technology updating rescue." Arcadia Tribune, August 30, 1973.; 9. "Four cities may share their fire calls." Los Angeles Times, August 9, 1973.; 10. "Firemen perform many." Arcadia Tribune, January 27, 1974.; 11. "Firemen snub final pay offer." Arcadia Tribune, June 30, 1974.; 12. "Paramedic program explained." Arcadia Tribune, October 7, 1973.; 13. "Emergency medical service." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.; 14. "History and operation." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.; 15. "Organization and working conditions." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.; 16. "Three cities seek funds for joint fire station." Pasadena Star News, August 3, 1978.; 17. "Lesson an expensive one for City." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1978.; 18. "Margin of safety. A thrifty move." Arcadia Tribune, undated.; 19. "Chow time/dead ringer." Arcadia Tribune, undated.; 20. Articles in the Sierra Madre News - Arcadia Happenings section regarding Fire Prevention Week October 4-10, 1992, dated October 8, 1992.; 21. City of Arcadia Fire Code Findings, May 20, 1992.; 22. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station No. 2, July 6, 1993.; 23. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council for the dedication of Fire Station No. 2, April 8, 1994. (MISSING 6/2003); 24. Program from the groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station No. 2, July 6, 1993.; 25. Full page articles on the Arcadia Fire Department in the Sierra Madre News - Arcadia Happenings section, October 7, 1993.; 26. Program from the City of Arcadia Fire Station No. 2 dedication, April 8, 1994.; 27. Letter and pamphlet from the City of Arcadia Fire Department to Arcadia residents introducing the Voluntary Emergency Medical Subscription Program, circa 1994-1995. Discusses paramedic and ambulance coverage for $42 per year, per household.; 28. Memo from the Office of the City Manager to All Employees regarding the appointment of Fire Chief Ken Lavoie, October 24, 1996.; 29. "Fire Chief Jerry Gardner retires." Arcadia at a Glance, Fall 1996, page 3.; 30. Brochure for the Paramedic Membership Program of the City of Arcadia, circa 1990s.; 31. "New Fire Chief appointed (Ken Lavoie)." Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996, page 1.; 32. Invitation to the Arcadia Fire Department Change of Command Ceremony, November 18, 1996. Incoming Chief: Ken Lavoie. Outgoing Chief: Gerald R. Garner.; 33. Program from the Change of Command Ceremony, November 18, 1996. (two copies); 34. "Fire fighters donate puppet theater to library." Arcadia Weekly, January 13, 1997, page 2.; 35. "Arcadia Firefighters' Association join others in community project." Arcadia Weekly, January 16, 1997, page 3.; 36. "City of Arcadia Neighborhood Emergency Action Teams (N.E.A.T.) Program." Disaster preparedness pamphlet presented by the Arcadia Fire and Police Departments, 1996-1997.; 37. "Earthquake Preparedness Handbook." by the Arcadia Fire Department, 1996-1997.; 38. Program for Retirement Dinner for Fire Chief Kenneth Lavoie, dated April 11, 1998.; 39. Press release from the Office of the City Manager regarding the appointment of David R. Lugo, Jr. to the position of Fire Chief. April 1, 2002.; 40. Arcadia Fire Department Strategic Plan 2001. 49 page booklet with photos included. Developed July 2001.; 41. Invitation from the Arcadia Fire Department and Arcadia Firefighters' Association to the Arcadia Fire Department's First Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony and Luncheon on Thursday, January 23, 2003. Includes list of Honored Guests.; 42. Program for the City of Arcadia Fire Department and Arcadia Firefighters' Association First Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony and Luncheon on January 23, 2003.; 43. Arcadia Fire Department Annual Report, 2002 and 2006.; 44. Retiring Fire Chief David Lugo's letter of appreciation to fellow Arcadia employees, July 18, 2007.; 45. "Aloha, Chief Lugo!" Program from retirement dinner honoring David R. Lugo, Jr., Fire Chief. July 19, 2007.; 46. Arcadia firefighters honor 7 fallen NYC brothers: service commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11 paid special homage to firefighters from AFD's sister station in Brooklyn NY, who died in the terrorist attack. Arcadia Patch, September 11, 2011.; 47. City of Arcadia Fire Chief Tony Trabbie to retire April 30. Arcadia Weekly, April 24, 2014, p. 10.; 48. Tony L. Trabbie retirement luncheon invitation, April 29, 2014.; 49. Kurt Norwood named new fire chief for Arcadia, Arcadia Weekly, May 1, 2014.; 50. Arcadia Fire Department adds three to its ranks in annual pinning ceremony (Christopher Paladino, Nik Pheng, Chen Suen), The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005.; 51. Firefighters enlist in READ, the Arcadia Public Library's literacy poster campaign (Captain Mike Stratton, Don Smith), The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005.; 52. Several articles on Arcadia fire chiefs. Ken Lavoie, Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996. Arcadia's interim fire chief Jim Reed examines county proposal, Sierra Madre News, May 21, 1998. City has new fire chief Pete Bonano, Arcadia Weekly, July 1, 1999. New fire chief Bonano always wanted to be a fireman, Arcadia Weekly, July 29, 1999. Arcadia has new fire chief David R. Lugo, Arcadia Weekly, April 4, 2002. Arcadia prepared for fire season-chief David R. Lugo, Jr, Arcadia Weekly, May 23, 2002. City of Arcadia fire chief Tony Trabbie to retire April 30, Arcadia Weekly, April 24, 2014. Fire chief Kurt Norwood announces retirement, Arcadia Weekly, June 26, 2016 and Monrovia Views News, June 18, 2016. Farewell to the chief Kurt Norwood, Arcadia Weekly, June 30, 2016, Chief Michael E. Lang is the new Arcadia Fire Chief, Arcadia Weekly, July 7, 2016.; 53. Arcadia appoints Deputy Chief Barry Spriggs as Fire Chief. Spriggs is a 27-year veteran of the Arcadia Fire Department. He will succeed Fire Chief Michael Lang, who is leaving Arcadia Fire Departmen to serve as Fire Chief for the City of Manhattan Beach. Mountain Views News, p. 6, June 5, 2021.; 54. Arcadia Fire Department Annual Reports one sheet, double-sided. 2019 Annual Report, includes Arcadia Fire Department 2019 Information Sheet, one sheet, detailing various fire department statistics. 2020 Annual Report. 2021 Annual Report.; 55. Chen Suen Becomes the First Asian American Fire Chief in Arcadia. Assuming the reins from former chief Barry Spriggs who retired November 8 after 29 years of service. Pasadena Star News, November 15, 2022.; 56. Sound the Alarm! Flyer announcing celebration on November 7, 2022 of retirement of Fire Chief Barry Spriggs after 29 years of service with Arcadia Fire Department.; 57. Arcadia Fire Department launches new ambulance service. In addition to a new "Basic Life Support" ambulance, seven new ambulance operators were hired. Arcadia Weekly, p. 31, March 14, 2024. Includes official news release issued March 7, 2024 and color photo of seven new ambulance operators alongside Fire Chief Chen Suen.

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 91AF

Collection: Subject Files

Water Department

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Contents: 1. Water official recalls Arcadia's dry years. News Post 7/21/70. 2. City of Arcadia Municipal Water Department - report of October 1959. 3. City of Arcadia Water Department brochure - June 1970. 4. Water Department. Information from City Newsletter - Summer 1974. 5. Local water system pass…

Contents: 1. Water official recalls Arcadia's dry years. News Post 7/21/70.; 2. City of Arcadia Municipal Water Department - report of October 1959.; 3. City of Arcadia Water Department brochure - June 1970.; 4. Water Department. Information from City Newsletter - Summer 1974.; 5. Local water system passes rigid test. Arcadia Tribune 1/24/74.; 6. Arcadia water rate still one of lowest in Valley. Information from City Newsletter - Fall 1976.; 7. Arcadia water safe. Arcadia Tribune 12/19/74.; 8. Arcadia water quality. Page from City Newsletter - 1976?; 9. City adopts water conservation plan. Page from City Newsletter - Fall 1977.; 10. No troubled waters here. Arcadia Tribune 12/1/77.; 11. City of Arcadia annual water report. 1974-75.; 12. Notice of public hearing on proposed water and sewer rates, January 19, 2016.

Subjects: Water Department

Item ID: 252AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Fire Department, 710 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Front view taken on Santa Anita.

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Date: July 8, 1987

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Date: July 8, 1987

Subjects: Fire Department

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 1189

Collection: Photographs

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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.

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Date: 1948 (City Directory)

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Date: 1948 (City Directory)

Subjects: Fire Department

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 244

Collection: Photographs

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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."

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Date: c. early 1950's

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Date: c. early 1950's

Subjects: Fire Department

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 249

Collection: Photographs

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Two fire engines parked in front of 50 Wheeler Street fire station. The building seen a left edge of photo was the Arcadia Public Library located at 25 N. First Street. Man is seen standing in living quarters window on second floor.

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Date: c.1951

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Date: c.1951

Subjects: Fire Department

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 250

Collection: Photographs

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View of west side of Baldwin looking north from intersection with Naomi Avenue. Street trees obscure names of most shops but Nash's Department Store and Hinshaw's Department Store are visible.

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Looking west across intersection of Baldwin and Duarte Road to Hinshaw's Department Store, which was located at 1201 S. Baldwin. The street trees planted by the City of Arcadia are seen as an attractive addition to the street. Hinshaw's went out of business in 1992.

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Baldwin Avenue looking north toward intersection with Duarte Road.

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Paul and Selma Backert, who operated a dry goods store at 221 N. First Avenue from at least 1928 to approximately 1940. They came to Los Angeles area in about 1890 and operated general merchandise stores in Newhall and Lancaster. They lived at 212 N. Myrtle in Monrovia.

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Interior view of General Merchandise store operated by Selma and Paul Bachert at 221 N. First Avenue for approximately 8 years. It was called Arcadia Department Store. Selma Bachert is standing to left by glass case.

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Aerial view looking down on Fashion Park from a position over intersection of Baldwin & Huntington Drive. Looking N toward Santa Anita Race Track grandstand during racing season (all of the cars parked on light-surfaced parking area are attending races.)

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Two men dressed in uniform standing beside roadster which bears insignia on door of: Whittier F.D. Chief. Man on right is Topping, H.M. who organized Arcadia Fire Department in 1923 while he was Police and Fire Marshall. Man on left is not identified.

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Two adults appear to be giving first aid (bandage) to a boy's scraped elbow.

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Five police cars and one motorcycle parked alongside Police Headquarters on Wheeler Street. Two are Fords for sure but others are uncertain. There is also one motorcycle parked with autos.

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Visual display put up by Arcadia Police Department for a city government project to show what various departments do.

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View looking east over area where Police vehicles are parked at Police Facilities. Shown are four squad cars and two motorcycles. Five policemen are in view. Note Bekins building in background.

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Workmen shown preparing slab foundation for Police Facilities Building adjacent to City Hall. Santa Anita Grandstand directly across Huntington Drive.

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Police Department building recently completed in Civic Center complex. View is west, across parking lot of Santa Anita Racetrack. Building just to the left of Police Facilities, is the National Guard Armory.

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Fire Department

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Arcadia Fire Department, 710 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Front view taken on Santa Anita.

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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.

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Two fire engines parked in front of 50 Wheeler Street fire station. The building seen a left edge of photo was the Arcadia Public Library located at 25 N. First Street. Man is seen standing in living quarters window on second floor.

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