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General article on moving picture industry

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Newspaper
Arcadia Journal
Date
July 6, 1918 p. 1
July 13, 1918 p. 1
July 20, 1918 p. 1
August 10, 1918 p. 1
October 12, 1918 p. 1 (movies open on Sunday)
Newspaper
Arcadia Journal
Date
July 6, 1918 p. 1
July 13, 1918 p. 1
July 20, 1918 p. 1
August 10, 1918 p. 1
October 12, 1918 p. 1 (movies open on Sunday)
Subjects
Moving pictures
Item ID
4013AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Recent changes in the scope of motion picture and television filming at the Arboretum has caused some residents to question the productions' use of the facility.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 16, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 16, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Filmmaking
Moving pictures
Item ID
27647AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General items regarding Santa Anita Theater

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 23, 1941 p. 1
December 18, 1941 p. 1
December 29, 1941 p. 1
February 19, 1941 p. 1
May 21, 1942 p.1
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 23, 1941 p. 1
December 18, 1941 p. 1
December 29, 1941 p. 1
February 19, 1941 p. 1
May 21, 1942 p.1
Subjects
Moving Picture Theaters - Santa Anita Theater
Item ID
4015AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Contents
1. Little Red Depot has many names. Arcadia Tribune August 3, 1936. 2. Arcadia at top. Arcadia Tribune. April 20, 1939. 3. Films available. Arcadia Public Library A.V. Dept. film list; local films. 4. Moving pictures shot at Arboretum. List of movies from 1937-1942 from Rancho Santa Anita …
Contents
1. Little Red Depot has many names. Arcadia Tribune August 3, 1936.
2. Arcadia at top. Arcadia Tribune. April 20, 1939.
3. Films available. Arcadia Public Library A.V. Dept. film list; local films.
4. Moving pictures shot at Arboretum. List of movies from 1937-1942 from Rancho Santa Anita scrapbook #5 (June 1940-May 1941).
5. Heart of a Race Tout. Packet regarding search for the film shot at Baldwin's race track in 1909.
6. Film on library brings U.S. notice. Arcadia Tribune April 23, 1962.
7. Arcadia:Thoroughbred Town. Arcadia Tribune. February 1964.
8. From Tarzan to Fantasy Island - they're all filmed at Arboretum. Arcadia Tribune September 17, 1978.
9. List received from Historical Section of Arboretum August 1979.
(MISSING 9/2002)
10. This company's next picture - the first complete story film to be made in Los Angeles - was entitled "The Heart of a race tout." Page copied from book, "Early film making in L.A., by Charles G. Clarke, 1976.
11. Movies filmed at Arboretum. Paper written by Janet Christensen, March 25, 1977.
12. Photocopied pages from, "The Motion picture stunt pilots and Hollywood's classic aviation movies, " by H. Hugh Wynne. Discusses aviation films filmed in Arcadia.
13. Los Angeles State and County Arboretum Movie Locations. List of movies 1936-1984 that were shot on location at the Arboretum. Includes names of actors/actresses and some photos.
14. "The Return of Seabiscuit" by William Nack. Sports Illustrated, August 4, 2003, p. 58-61. (Magazine and color photocopy)
15. Cinema producers rediscover ideal locations near home. California terrain duplicates every land on earth and Rancho Santa Anita is a favorite location. Sunday Times, February 6, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
16. Paramount Studios shooting an outdoor location scene on Rancho Santa Anita for a Bing Crosby picture, "Paris Honeymoon." Arcadia Tribune, June 17, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
17. A Ritz brother while on location with a 20th Century Fox company unit at Rancho Santa Anita shooting scenes for "Straight, Place and Show" contemplates purchasing a stable of horses. Arcadia Tribune, June 24, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
18. Only the films could think of this. The Paramount location company while working on Bing Crosby's "Paris Honeymoon" brought a flowering apple tree to Rancho Santa Anita. Arcadia Tribune, June 18, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
19. Boris Karloff on location at Rancho Santa Anita for picture scenes in "Devil's Island." Arcadia Tribune, July 20, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
20. Newspaper employees watching the filming of Boris Karloff's "Devil's Island" laughed their heads off! Arcadia Tribune, July 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
21. Memo by Don Penman dated November 16, 1999 re: recommendation to approve request from Paramount Pictures to close portions of Huntington Drive for the film production of "Numbers."
22. Article about "Attack of the Giant Leeches" filmed at the Arboretum, by Paul Parla, 1995. Issue 20 of Scary Monsters Magazine.
23. Santa Anita Depot in Disney movie "Saving Mr. Banks" about P.L. Travers, the author of Mary Poppins. March 13, 2014 retrieved from www.arcadiasbest.com.
Subjects
Moving Pictures
Item ID
153AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Moving Picture Theaters

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Contents
1. The Outpost program for the week commencing Saturday, July 13, 1918. Arcadia Journal July 13. 1918. 2. With coming of soldiers to Balloon School, theater will offer added attraction. Arcadia Tribune June 8, 1918. 3. Movie stars will come next week. Arcadia Tribune July 13, 1918. 4. Breaki…
Contents
1. The Outpost program for the week commencing Saturday, July 13, 1918. Arcadia Journal July 13. 1918.
2. With coming of soldiers to Balloon School, theater will offer added attraction. Arcadia Tribune June 8, 1918.
3. Movie stars will come next week. Arcadia Tribune July 13, 1918.
4. Breaking ground for new Santa Anita Theatre. Arcadia Tribune February 26, 1942.
5. Colorful opening planned for Santa Anita Theatre tonight. Arcadia Tribune May 14, 1942.
6. Santa Anita Theatre given big send-off. Arcadia Tribune May 21, 1942.
7. A picture show was opened. Eberly. ARCADIA CITY OF THE SANTA ANITA. p. 72-73.
8. Until 1924 Arcadia was without a theater building, ibid, p. 82-83.
9. To build theater now in Arcadia. Arcadia Journal May 25, 1918 p.1
10. New Santa Anita theater opening a gala event. Arcadia Bulletin May 18, 1942.
Subjects
Moving Picture Theaters
Item ID
152AF
Collection
Subject Files
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General information regarding parks.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 5, 1950 p. 1
February 23, 1950 p. 1 (Bonita Park at Second and Colorado)
May 10, 1954 p. 1 (master plan for three new parks)
August 15, 1957 p. 1 (Eaton Canyon Park)
July 1, 1962 p. 1 (North Side Park)
August 6, 1964 p. 1 (Southeast Arcadia park planned)
October 30, 1966 p. 1 (open space planning)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 5, 1950 p. 1
February 23, 1950 p. 1 (Bonita Park at Second and Colorado)
May 10, 1954 p. 1 (master plan for three new parks)
August 15, 1957 p. 1 (Eaton Canyon Park)
July 1, 1962 p. 1 (North Side Park)
August 6, 1964 p. 1 (Southeast Arcadia park planned)
October 30, 1966 p. 1 (open space planning)
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
4094AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General information regarding recreation.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 2, 1936 p. 1 (description of bridle trail loop)
May 5, 1936 p. 1 ( " )
August 18, 1955 p. 1 (dispute over tennis courts)
June 25, 1956 p. 1 (hiking trail and bridle trail)
July 2, 1956 p. 3 ( " )
July 26, 1956 p. 1 ( " )
July 30, 1956 p. 1 ( " )
August 6, 1956 p. 1 ( " )
February 24, 1958 p. 1 (plans)
February 27, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
March 31, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
May 22, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
June 23, 1958 p. 1 (approved)
February 21, 1963 p. 1 (billiard room approved)
November 9, 1972 p. 1 (pin ball arcade approved)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 2, 1936 p. 1 (description of bridle trail loop)
May 5, 1936 p. 1 ( " )
August 18, 1955 p. 1 (dispute over tennis courts)
June 25, 1956 p. 1 (hiking trail and bridle trail)
July 2, 1956 p. 3 ( " )
July 26, 1956 p. 1 ( " )
July 30, 1956 p. 1 ( " )
August 6, 1956 p. 1 ( " )
February 24, 1958 p. 1 (plans)
February 27, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
March 31, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
May 22, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
June 23, 1958 p. 1 (approved)
February 21, 1963 p. 1 (billiard room approved)
November 9, 1972 p. 1 (pin ball arcade approved)
Subjects
Recreation
Item ID
4160AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Four elephants shown walking under large eucalyptus trees at Arboretum while shooting for motion picture "Moon Over Burma" was taking place.

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Date
1941

  1 image

Date
1941
Subjects
Motion pictures
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
388
Collection
Photographs
Images
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When the dark comedy "Numbers" hits the big screen, millions of viewers will believe the story unfolds in Harrisburg, PA, but local folks will know that they're really seeing a stretch of Huntington Drive in Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 10, 1999
Pages
p. A1
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 10, 1999
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Moving pictures
Item ID
18204AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Film crews are in Arcadia filming a movie for Nickelodeon and shooting will begin next month for a movie starring Adam Sandler.

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Newspaper
Los Angeles Times San Gabriel Valley Weekly Section
Date
November 25, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Newspaper
Los Angeles Times San Gabriel Valley Weekly Section
Date
November 25, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Moving pictures
Item ID
18271AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General information regarding community redevelopment

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 3, 1965 p. 1 (agency proposed)
February 28, 1965 p. 1
March 4, 1965 p. 1
March 7, 1965 p. 1
March 28, 1965 p. 1
April 1, 1965 p. 1
April 8, 1965 p. 1
April 22, 1965 p. 1
April 25, 1965 p. 1
April 29, 1965 p. 1
May 6, 1965 p. 1
November 24, 1968 p. 1 (formation)
January 11, 1973 p. 1
February 4, 1973 p. 1
April 22, 1973 p. 1 (questioned re. Fashion Park)
April 26, 1973 p. 1
July 5, 1973 p. 1
July 29, 1973 p. 1
August 2, 1973 p. 1 (redevelopment area cut back)
August 5, 1973 p. 1 (referendum threatened)
August 9, 1973 p. 1 (ramifications on school district)
August 12, 1973 p. 1 (map)
August 16, 1973 p. 1 (plans suspended indefinitely)
October 14, 1973 p. 1 (Council reconsideration)
October 18, 1973 p. 1 (Council votes down ballot referendum)
December 20, 1973 p. 1 (Ordinance adopted)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 3, 1965 p. 1 (agency proposed)
February 28, 1965 p. 1
March 4, 1965 p. 1
March 7, 1965 p. 1
March 28, 1965 p. 1
April 1, 1965 p. 1
April 8, 1965 p. 1
April 22, 1965 p. 1
April 25, 1965 p. 1
April 29, 1965 p. 1
May 6, 1965 p. 1
November 24, 1968 p. 1 (formation)
January 11, 1973 p. 1
February 4, 1973 p. 1
April 22, 1973 p. 1 (questioned re. Fashion Park)
April 26, 1973 p. 1
July 5, 1973 p. 1
July 29, 1973 p. 1
August 2, 1973 p. 1 (redevelopment area cut back)
August 5, 1973 p. 1 (referendum threatened)
August 9, 1973 p. 1 (ramifications on school district)
August 12, 1973 p. 1 (map)
August 16, 1973 p. 1 (plans suspended indefinitely)
October 14, 1973 p. 1 (Council reconsideration)
October 18, 1973 p. 1 (Council votes down ballot referendum)
December 20, 1973 p. 1 (Ordinance adopted)
Subjects
Community Redevelopment
Item ID
3879AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General information regarding local freeways

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 19, 1961 p. 13
October 23, 1961 p. 3
August 27, 1967 p. 1
October 27, 1968 p. 1 (San Gabriel River Freeway)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 19, 1961 p. 13
October 23, 1961 p. 3
August 27, 1967 p. 1
October 27, 1968 p. 1 (San Gabriel River Freeway)
Subjects
Freeways
Item ID
3936AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General information regarding history of Arcadia

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1934 p. A-1 (City history)
August 15, 1940 p. 3
April 27, 1942 p. 8
March 23, 1950 p. 4 (early days)
August 13, 1953 p. 18
August 17, 1969 p. 1 (history and growth)
August 17, 1969 p. 1 (books on Arcadia history)
August 16, 1970 p. 3
August 18, 1972 p. 8 (general history)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1934 p. A-1 (City history)
August 15, 1940 p. 3
April 27, 1942 p. 8
March 23, 1950 p. 4 (early days)
August 13, 1953 p. 18
August 17, 1969 p. 1 (history and growth)
August 17, 1969 p. 1 (books on Arcadia history)
August 16, 1970 p. 3
August 18, 1972 p. 8 (general history)
Subjects
History
Item ID
3948AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General information regarding area hospitals

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 27, 1968 p. 1
June 30, 1968 p. 1
July 4, 1968 p. 1 (convalescent hospitals)
March 14, 1968 p. 1 (Convalescent Hospital at Baldwin and Camino Real
October 27, 1968 p. 1 (expansion)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 27, 1968 p. 1
June 30, 1968 p. 1
July 4, 1968 p. 1 (convalescent hospitals)
March 14, 1968 p. 1 (Convalescent Hospital at Baldwin and Camino Real
October 27, 1968 p. 1 (expansion)
Subjects
Hospitals
Item ID
3958AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General information regarding Jewish Center

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 25, 1958 p. 1 (variance request)
October 30, 1958 p. 1
December 15, 1958 p. 1
December 18, 1958 p. 1 (approved)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 25, 1958 p. 1 (variance request)
October 30, 1958 p. 1
December 15, 1958 p. 1
December 18, 1958 p. 1 (approved)
Subjects
Jewish Center
Item ID
3971AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General information regarding Johnny Longden

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 6, 1956 p. 1 (surpasses record in racing victories)
March 4, 1957 p. 1 (5000th victory) (See hard copy in vertical file Santa Anita Park-People)
March 17, 1966 p. 1 (riding career ends) (See hard copy in vertical file Santa Anita Park-People)
November 3, 1966 p. 14 (bust unveiled)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 6, 1956 p. 1 (surpasses record in racing victories)
March 4, 1957 p. 1 (5000th victory) (See hard copy in vertical file Santa Anita Park-People)
March 17, 1966 p. 1 (riding career ends) (See hard copy in vertical file Santa Anita Park-People)
November 3, 1966 p. 14 (bust unveiled)
Subjects
Longden, Johnny
Item ID
3999AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General information regarding Catherine Mundy

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 8, 1968 p. 1 (awarded California Newspaper Publishers Association plaque)
February 12, 1969 p. 1 photo (CNPA plaque)
February 11, 1973 p. 1 (plaque for Best Women's Coverage)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 8, 1968 p. 1 (awarded California Newspaper Publishers Association plaque)
February 12, 1969 p. 1 photo (CNPA plaque)
February 11, 1973 p. 1 (plaque for Best Women's Coverage)
Subjects
Mundy, Catherine
Item ID
4016AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General information regarding rubbish collection.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 26, 1956 p. 1
September 26, 1957 p. 1 (rates amended)
January 4, 1968 p. 1 (City's control over collection strengthened)
January 7, 1968 p. 1 (consider increase in number of licensed firms)
January 11, 1969, p. 1 (controversy over increasing number of licensed firms)
January 18, 1968 p. 1 (proposal revised)
January 25, 1968 p. 1
February 22, 1968 p. 1 (3 additional authorizations approved)
March 7, 1968 p. 1 (Transfer of contracts approved)
March 21, 1968 p. 1 (ordinance change - grants 2 new permits)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 26, 1956 p. 1
September 26, 1957 p. 1 (rates amended)
January 4, 1968 p. 1 (City's control over collection strengthened)
January 7, 1968 p. 1 (consider increase in number of licensed firms)
January 11, 1969, p. 1 (controversy over increasing number of licensed firms)
January 18, 1968 p. 1 (proposal revised)
January 25, 1968 p. 1
February 22, 1968 p. 1 (3 additional authorizations approved)
March 7, 1968 p. 1 (Transfer of contracts approved)
March 21, 1968 p. 1 (ordinance change - grants 2 new permits)
Subjects
Ordinances, Municipal
Item ID
4038AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General information regarding sign ordinances.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 30, 1956 p. 2 (signs)
June 5, 1964 p. 1 (changes)
December 13, 1964 p. 1 (Towne Center signs studied)
December 27, 1964 p. 1 (ban approved)
October 26, 1967 p. 1
November 16, 1967 p. 1 (service stations)
February 22, 1968 p. 1 (proposed amendment)
February 25, 1968 p. 2 (amendment approved)
March 3, 1968 p. 1 (businessmen's effort to change ordinance)
July 31, 1968 p. 1 (disagreement over proposed changes)
August 14, 1968 p. 1 (hearings continued)
September 11, 1968 p. 1 (Planning Commission denies request for verticle signs)
September 15, 1968 p. 1 (hearing on porposed changes continued)
September 22, 1968 p. 1 (hearing continued)
September 29, 1968 p. 1 (Planning Commission gives preliminary approval of ordinance)
October 9, 1968 p. 1 (Planning Commission fails to give approval)
October 23, 1968 p. 1 (Planners pass sign code)
November 17, 1968 p. 1 (City Council public hearing)
November 20, 1968 p. 1 (action of code delayed)
November 24, 1968 p. 1 (vote postponed)
December 4, 1968 p. 1 (Council continues study)
December22, 1968 p. 1 (Council concerns re. proposed ordinance)
January 19, 1969 p 1
January 22, 1969 p. 1 (Council orders draft of new code)
Febfuary 12, 1969 p. 1 (Council reviews proposed changes)
February 19, 1969 p. 1 (1st reading - ordinance approved)
March 9, 1969 p. 1 (2nd reading - ordinance approved)
April 27, 1969 p. 1 (illegal placing of real estate signs)
December 13, 1973 p. 1 (changes)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 30, 1956 p. 2 (signs)
June 5, 1964 p. 1 (changes)
December 13, 1964 p. 1 (Towne Center signs studied)
December 27, 1964 p. 1 (ban approved)
October 26, 1967 p. 1
November 16, 1967 p. 1 (service stations)
February 22, 1968 p. 1 (proposed amendment)
February 25, 1968 p. 2 (amendment approved)
March 3, 1968 p. 1 (businessmen's effort to change ordinance)
July 31, 1968 p. 1 (disagreement over proposed changes)
August 14, 1968 p. 1 (hearings continued)
September 11, 1968 p. 1 (Planning Commission denies request for verticle signs)
September 15, 1968 p. 1 (hearing on porposed changes continued)
September 22, 1968 p. 1 (hearing continued)
September 29, 1968 p. 1 (Planning Commission gives preliminary approval of ordinance)
October 9, 1968 p. 1 (Planning Commission fails to give approval)
October 23, 1968 p. 1 (Planners pass sign code)
November 17, 1968 p. 1 (City Council public hearing)
November 20, 1968 p. 1 (action of code delayed)
November 24, 1968 p. 1 (vote postponed)
December 4, 1968 p. 1 (Council continues study)
December22, 1968 p. 1 (Council concerns re. proposed ordinance)
January 19, 1969 p 1
January 22, 1969 p. 1 (Council orders draft of new code)
Febfuary 12, 1969 p. 1 (Council reviews proposed changes)
February 19, 1969 p. 1 (1st reading - ordinance approved)
March 9, 1969 p. 1 (2nd reading - ordinance approved)
April 27, 1969 p. 1 (illegal placing of real estate signs)
December 13, 1973 p. 1 (changes)
Subjects
Ordinances, Municipal
Item ID
4039AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General information regarding incinerator ban

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 19, 1957 p. 1 (1st reading of incinerator ban ordinance)
August 22, 1957 p. 1 (Band introduced)
August 26, 1957 p. 1 (County ordinance to supercede city's)
August 29, 1957 p. 1 (Council to scrap ordinance)
September 30, 1957 p. 1 (Last day for incinerators)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 19, 1957 p. 1 (1st reading of incinerator ban ordinance)
August 22, 1957 p. 1 (Band introduced)
August 26, 1957 p. 1 (County ordinance to supercede city's)
August 29, 1957 p. 1 (Council to scrap ordinance)
September 30, 1957 p. 1 (Last day for incinerators)
Subjects
Ordinances, Municipal
Item ID
4041AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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