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Looking west toward east side of Methodist Hospital of Southern California which opened in May of 1957 at 300 W. Huntington Drive. Photo was taken shortly after completion.

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Date: c. May 1957

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Date: c. May 1957

Subjects: Arcadia Methodist Hospital

Physical Description: 4x10 b&w

ID: 1026

Collection: Photographs

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Group shown gathering for Diamond Jubilee Breakfast. Man in white suit with hat is H.T.Michler who had been chairman of one of the early Peach Blossom Festivals held in Arcadia. Others not identified.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Michler, H.T.; Centennial celebrations,etc-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Breakfast

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 776

Collection: Photographs

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Two jockeys on two horses, each horse being held by a handler. Jockey on left is Richard Herman Shierske, who raced under the name Richard Herman and had a jockey license signed by Baldwin, dated 1909.

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Date: c.1909

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Date: c.1909

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita; Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"-Horses and horse racing; Herman, Richard; Shierske, Richard Herman see Herman, Richard

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 130

Collection: Photographs

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Rev. Paul Johenk, Chaplain at Arcadia Methodist Hospital, is shown in a slight bow toward a lady who is out of view. About ten other people are seen nearby in this photo taken at Diamond Jubilee Ball.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Ball; Johenk, Paul

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 743

Collection: Photographs

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Aerial view looking north across Santa Anita Park from a position over Arcadia County Park. Large infield crowd is evident and all parking areas are filled. Arcadia Methodist Hospital shows in lower left part of photo and Arcadia Police facility is seen in lower right. The 210 Foothill Freeway cuts across photo near the top.

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Date: c.1979

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Date: c.1979

Subjects: Aerial Photo Collection; Aerial views; 210 Foothill Freeway; Arcadia Methodist Hospital; Santa Anita Park-1945-1980

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 988

Collection: Photographs

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Two women are seated on chairs with Edna Lenz standing directly behind them. Six other people are seen in background at dedication of Santa Anita Depot after it had been relocated to the Arboretum. Seated at left is Dextra Baldwin Hopper, great granddaughter of E. J. "Lucky" Baldwin (daughter of Baldwin M. Baldwin). Seated at right is Rozella Baldwin Gilmore, an illegitimate daughter of E. J. "Lucky" Baldwin. Her mother was Martha Agnes Fowler, who was acknowledged in Baldwin's will.

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Date: September 10, 1970

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Date: September 10, 1970

Subjects: Lenz, Edna; Hopper, Dextra Baldwin; Gilmore, Rozella Baldwin

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1030

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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House at 22 E. Foothill Blvd. It housed a dress shop called the Copy Cat from about 1967-1975. During the 1930's and a bit into the 1940's, it was operated as a popular family restaurant. Prior to the Copy Cat years (about 1952-1960), Rita Thompson had it as her real estate office.

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Date: Feb. 1978

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Date: Feb. 1978

Subjects: Houses; Business & industry

Physical Description: 3 1/2 x 5 b&w

ID: 260

Collection: Photographs

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Statue of Hugo Reid family executed by Preston L. Prescott and which stands in Arcadia County Park. This view is from some distance and shows entire pedestal. Shows Reid, wife Victoria, young son and younger daughter. Dedicated October 31, 1937.

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Date: c.1971

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Date: c.1971

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

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 412

Collection: Photographs

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A large group of boys who appear to be about 8 or 9 years of age, each with an American flag, as they were preparing to march in an Armistice Day Parade. Building in background is not identified, but may be one of buildings left at Ross Field. Boy 5th back in first row, is Ray Ramuz.

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Date: Nov. 11, 1929

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Date: Nov. 11, 1929

Subjects: Social life and customs; Ramuz, Ray

Physical Description: 6x10 b&w

ID: 869

Collection: Photographs

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Horse, held by hand of groom who is off picture to the left, standing by horse stables on E.J. "Lucky" Baldwin's Ranch. About 5 men can be seen down the corridor in front of stalls. White rail fencing is seen on extreme right with eucalyptus trees shading area. Picture is on Queen of Diamonds and is labeled Lady Diamond. This photo belongs to the Huntington Library. It is shown here for research only.

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Date: c.1895

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Date: c.1895

Subjects: Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"-Horses and horse racing; Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"-Playing cards

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 214

Collection: Photographs

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View west. Balloon being held for a lowering or launching maneuver. A small section of white fence shows on left. About 24 men in photo.

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Date: c.1918

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Date: c.1918

Subjects: Balloon School

Physical Description: 3x5 b&w

ID: 162

Collection: Photographs

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Drying Apricots - Monrovia. Baldwin had a similar yard at Huntington, east of Baldwin Avenue. Many of his apricots were used for brandy.

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Date: c.1900

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Date: c.1900

Subjects: Agriculture; Arcadia(City)-History-1903-1919

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w 2 prints

ID: 4

Collection: Photographs

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Staff member in dark leather jacket with arm band, talks with a seated man, probably father of the boy and girl who stand by, and husband of wife standing waiting their turn at Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese.

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Date: April 1942

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Date: April 1942

Subjects: Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese-Inspection & processing of internees; Santa Anita Park-1942-1945

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 687

Collection: Photographs

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Boxer on the left is "Birdleg Collins," who had a professional fight here in Arcadia February 11, 1909. This information was provided by Dave Coapman who collects information on boxers and boxing. Other boxer not identified.

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Date: c.1906 or 1907

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Date: c.1906 or 1907

Subjects: Collins, Birdleg; Boxers

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1010

Collection: Photographs

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William Kreutzkamp, station master and Western Union telegrapher, at his desk in Arcadia Santa Fe station. He held this position from 1909 to about 1915.

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Date: by using perpetual calendar, it could be August 1910, May 1911, December 1913, or March 1915.

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Date: by using perpetual calendar, it could be August 1910, May 1911, December 1913, or March 1915.

Subjects: Kreutzkamp, William; Railroads-Arcadia Railroad Station; Railroads-Arcadia Santa Fe Station

Physical Description: 6x10 b&w

ID: 1057

Collection: Photographs

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Frank Charles Miller, alias Jimmy McKay, 17 year old who was one of three men responsible for killing of Officer Albert Matthies and wounding Chief Bertolina, July 18, 1927.

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Date: 1927

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Date: 1927

Subjects: Crime and criminals; Bertolina, Leo; Matthies, Albert; Police Department; Miller, Frank Charles, alias McKay, Jimmy

Physical Description: 2x3 full face and 2x3 profile police photo b&w

ID: 438

Collection: Photographs

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View of part of dishwashing operation at Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese. Five staff members are involved stacking metal plates and using dishwashing machine.

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Date: April 1942

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Date: April 1942

Subjects: Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese-Food service; Santa Anita Park-1942-1945

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 696

Collection: Photographs

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Panorama of Santa Anita Grandstand and area just to the SW of it. There are numerous people in the photograph as though the track were operating.

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Date: 1939

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Date: 1939

Subjects: Santa Anita Park-1934-1942

Physical Description: 3x10 b&w

ID: 556

Collection: Photographs

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Elias J."Lucky" Baldwin, standing in front of Queen Anne Cottage. There are three unidentified women seated and one standing figure second from right, who appears to be daughter Anita at age eleven. See photo #112 as basis for indentification.

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Date: March 4, 1887

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Date: March 4, 1887

Subjects: Baldwin family; Queen Anne Cottage

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w 1 hard board professional original taken by Shaffner Studio, 500 Sixth Street, Los Angeles, CA, also 2 print copies

ID: 109

Collection: Photographs

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Looking west toward east side of Methodist Hospital of Southern California which opened in May of 1957 at 300 W. Huntington Drive. Photo was taken shortly after completion.

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Group shown gathering for Diamond Jubilee Breakfast. Man in white suit with hat is H.T.Michler who had been chairman of one of the early Peach Blossom Festivals held in Arcadia. Others not identified.

Images

Two jockeys on two horses, each horse being held by a handler. Jockey on left is Richard Herman Shierske, who raced under the name Richard Herman and had a jockey license signed by Baldwin, dated 1909.

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Rev. Paul Johenk, Chaplain at Arcadia Methodist Hospital, is shown in a slight bow toward a lady who is out of view. About ten other people are seen nearby in this photo taken at Diamond Jubilee Ball.

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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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House at 22 E. Foothill Blvd. It housed a dress shop called the Copy Cat from about 1967-1975. During the 1930's and a bit into the 1940's, it was operated as a popular family restaurant. Prior to the Copy Cat years (about 1952-1960), Rita Thompson had it as her real estate office.

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Statue of Hugo Reid family executed by Preston L. Prescott and which stands in Arcadia County Park. This view is from some distance and shows entire pedestal. Shows Reid, wife Victoria, young son and younger daughter. Dedicated October 31, 1937.

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A large group of boys who appear to be about 8 or 9 years of age, each with an American flag, as they were preparing to march in an Armistice Day Parade. Building in background is not identified, but may be one of buildings left at Ross Field. Boy 5th back in first row, is Ray Ramuz.

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View west. Balloon being held for a lowering or launching maneuver. A small section of white fence shows on left. About 24 men in photo.

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Drying Apricots - Monrovia. Baldwin had a similar yard at Huntington, east of Baldwin Avenue. Many of his apricots were used for brandy.

Images

Staff member in dark leather jacket with arm band, talks with a seated man, probably father of the boy and girl who stand by, and husband of wife standing waiting their turn at Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese.

Images

Boxer on the left is "Birdleg Collins," who had a professional fight here in Arcadia February 11, 1909. This information was provided by Dave Coapman who collects information on boxers and boxing. Other boxer not identified.

Images

William Kreutzkamp, station master and Western Union telegrapher, at his desk in Arcadia Santa Fe station. He held this position from 1909 to about 1915.

Images

Frank Charles Miller, alias Jimmy McKay, 17 year old who was one of three men responsible for killing of Officer Albert Matthies and wounding Chief Bertolina, July 18, 1927.

Images

View of part of dishwashing operation at Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese. Five staff members are involved stacking metal plates and using dishwashing machine.

Images

Panorama of Santa Anita Grandstand and area just to the SW of it. There are numerous people in the photograph as though the track were operating.

Images

Elias J."Lucky" Baldwin, standing in front of Queen Anne Cottage. There are three unidentified women seated and one standing figure second from right, who appears to be daughter Anita at age eleven. See photo #112 as basis for indentification.

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