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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 1995-1996 Remodel

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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 1995-1996 Remodel. 1) Control Joints, Aug 24, 1995. 2) Taper Layout, July 25, 1995. 3) Revised steel connections, Nov. 13, 1995. 4) Structural steel drawings, June 26, 1995. 5) Exterior columns, Nov. 28, 1995. 6) Simplex Fire Alarm P…
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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 1995-1996 Remodel. 1) Control Joints, Aug 24, 1995. 2) Taper Layout, July 25, 1995. 3) Revised steel connections, Nov. 13, 1995. 4) Structural steel drawings, June 26, 1995. 5) Exterior columns, Nov. 28, 1995. 6) Simplex Fire Alarm Panels, Aug. 25, 1995. 7) Revised GFRC shop drawings, Jan. 2, 1996. 8) Arcadia Public Library roof plan, Phase I, Aug. 24, 1995. 9) Sheets 1, 2, 3, Floor Plan, Elevation & details for Dorst & Dryden Glass Contractors—revised, Sept. 27, 1995. 10) Furniture/Book Stack/Signage Plan, Feb. 18, 1994. 11) Final Floor Plan, October 1996. 12) Structural and misc. steel, columns, beams, roof ladder, Dec. 22, 1995. 13) Revised mechanical roof screen shop drawings, Nov. 17, 1995.
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 1995-1996 Remodel
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 119
Shelf Number
Shelf H16
Item ID
432AF
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 2002-2003 Renovation

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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 2002-2003 Renovation. 1) Arcadia Public Library Floor Plan, sheets 2, 3—June 27, 2002. 2) 2002 Arcadia Public Library Floor Plan, Sheets 1,2--June 13, 2002. 3) Arcadia Public Library Renovation, Charles Walton Assoc. 2002-2003. Plans fo…
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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 2002-2003 Renovation. 1) Arcadia Public Library Floor Plan, sheets 2, 3—June 27, 2002. 2) 2002 Arcadia Public Library Floor Plan, Sheets 1,2--June 13, 2002. 3) Arcadia Public Library Renovation, Charles Walton Assoc. 2002-2003. Plans for demolition, floor, reflected ceiling, interior elevations, furniture, mechanical plumbing, electrical. 4) Library Phase I Remodel Plans 2002-2003, demolition, grading, structural, construction, irrigation, planting.
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 2002-2003 Renovation
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 118
Shelf Number
Shelf H16
Item ID
431AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints April 4, 1960

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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints, April 4, 1960. William Guy Garwood, Architect. Foundation, framing, plumbing, levels, interior and exterior details, etc.
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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints, April 4, 1960. William Guy Garwood, Architect. Foundation, framing, plumbing, levels, interior and exterior details, etc.
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints April 4, 1960
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 120
Shelf Number
Shelf H16
Item ID
433AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Selected plans and blueprints

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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Selected plans and blueprints. 1) South Patio Renovation (no date). 2) South Patio Schematic (no date). 3) 2008 Air Handler. 4) Emergency Exit from Basement, 1991.
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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Selected plans and blueprints. 1) South Patio Renovation (no date). 2) South Patio Schematic (no date). 3) 2008 Air Handler. 4) Emergency Exit from Basement, 1991.
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Selected plans and blueprints
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 117
Shelf Number
Shelf H16
Item ID
430AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds

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One complete set of all documents, date 17 July, 1991. Continued in Box 018B
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One complete set of all documents, date 17 July, 1991. Continued in Box 018B
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Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 018A
Shelf Number
Shelf H4
Item ID
460AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds

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One complete set of all documents, date 17 July 1991. Cont. from Box 018a
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One complete set of all documents, date 17 July 1991. Cont. from Box 018a
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Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 018B
Shelf Number
Shelf H4
Item ID
461AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1958-1959 and 1965

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Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1958-59 and 1965 in two three-ring binders
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Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1958-59 and 1965 in two three-ring binders
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Arcadia Public Library. Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1958-1959 and 1965
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 021
Shelf Number
Shelf H4
Item ID
462AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1960-1961

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Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1960-1961 in three-ring binder
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Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1960-1961 in three-ring binder
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Arcadia Public Library. Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1960-1961
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 022
Shelf Number
Shelf H4
Item ID
463AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Reference Department Statistics

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Arcadia Public Library Reference Department statistics handwritten in account books/journals. Number of reference questions received at the reference desk and by telephone. 1) July 1972-December 1989. 2) January 1990-June 2002. 3) July 2002-July 2011. 3. Arcadia Public Library Reference Department …
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Arcadia Public Library Reference Department statistics handwritten in account books/journals. Number of reference questions received at the reference desk and by telephone. 1) July 1972-December 1989. 2) January 1990-June 2002. 3) July 2002-July 2011. 3. Arcadia Public Library Reference Department Procedure Manual, June 1994 in blue binder.
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Arcadia Public Library Reference Department Statistics
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 115
Shelf Number
Shelf H6
Item ID
428AF
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Subject Files
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Children's Department Collection

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Summer Reading Club Scrapbook 1967-1979, in a burgundy binder. Contains procedures, photos, flyers, brochures, performers, bookworm. Blue scrapbook-clippings c. 1933-1994 Proposal for improvements Children's Services, submitted by E. Swedstedt, September 1975.
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Summer Reading Club Scrapbook 1967-1979, in a burgundy binder. Contains procedures, photos, flyers, brochures, performers, bookworm.
Blue scrapbook-clippings c. 1933-1994
Proposal for improvements Children's Services, submitted by E. Swedstedt, September 1975.
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-Children's Department
Arcadia Public Library-Children's Services
Summer Reading Club
Summer Reading Program
Physical Description
One manila box
Location
Basement
Box Number
134A
Shelf Number
H25
Item ID
501AF
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Subject Files
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Children's Department Collection

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Manila folders-Photos 1980s-2000s, Polaroid photos 1990s, undated photos and Polaroids Individual folders-clippings and photos 1930-1999 Clippings 1994-1996 Misc. flyers, letters, undated clippings, etc.
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Manila folders-Photos 1980s-2000s, Polaroid photos 1990s, undated photos and Polaroids
Individual folders-clippings and photos 1930-1999
Clippings 1994-1996
Misc. flyers, letters, undated clippings, etc.
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-Children's Department
Arcadia Public Library-Children's Services
Art programs
Cooking programs
Dinosaur programs
Halloween programs
Science programs
Valentine's Day programs
Physical Description
One blue box
Location
Basement
Box Number
134B
Shelf Number
H25
Item ID
502AF
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Subject Files
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City Planning

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1. "Arcadia Planning Commission." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930. 2. "City moves step closer." Arcadia News Post, April 15, 1970. 3. "Planning Department." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1974. 4. "Citizens serving Arcadia." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1976. 5. Environmental documents. …
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1. "Arcadia Planning Commission." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
2. "City moves step closer." Arcadia News Post, April 15, 1970.
3. "Planning Department." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1974.
4. "Citizens serving Arcadia." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1976.
5. Environmental documents. Directive from City Hall, April 7, 1978.
6. "City of Arcadia General Plan, Public Safety Element." Arcadia Planning Department Report, 11 pages, September 1975.
7. City of Arcadia General Plan Map, March 1972.
8. Draft of Environmental Impact Report, Hillside Development, July 26, 1978.
9. Zone R2 Study. (Developed in 1964, it was another step along the way to a General Plan.)
10. Memo from City Manager William R. Kelly to Arcadia City Council/Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, regarding a request for direction on projects, dated October 11, 1994. Council and Agency actions are shown on the margins.
11. Arcadia General Plan Update Program Community Workshop agenda and program guide, May 17, 1995.
12. Proposed General Plan Update of the City of Arcadia, February 16, 1996.
13. Project location: 728 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. CEQA filing fee no effect determination form completed by Charles Huang, February 1, 2010. To change the zone of the subject property from C-O & D (Professional Office) to R-3 (Multiple Family) to make it consistent with the General Plan land use designation-Multiple Family Residential (24 du/acre). With environmental checklist, photographs, survey map, general plan land use map, vicinity map, aerial photo & zoning, copy of Ordinance No. 2269 signed by Donald Penman, and a proposed zone change map (large).
14. Arcadia General Plan Update, 2010. "Defining the future" describes general plan and goals of the general plan update. Semi-glossy 6-sided folded pamphlet, 1 double-sided paper insert.
15. Parking lots traded for shops/apartments? Development proposals for mixed-use buildings--1) Dorn Platz 57 Wheeler (at First Avenue) and 2) Promenade on Wheeler by Matt Waken at MW Investment Group. Article by Scott Hettrick, August 17, 2014. Retrieved from www.arcadiasbest.com on September 6, 2014.
16. Summary of Ordinance no. 2399 and 2400 related to a zone change amending the zoning designations and zoning map for properties citywide, adopted on February 20, 2024.
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City Planning
Item ID
67AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Community Recreation Center Proposal (1971)

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1. Arcadia Civic Center Master Plan. 2. "Build an auditorium for Arcadia." Sponsor to enter Jog-A-Walk-A-Torium, photocopy. 3. Description of photo #1366. 4. Description of photo #1367. 5. Description of photo #1368. 6. Description of photo #1369. 7. Description of photo #1370. 8. Large pos…
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1. Arcadia Civic Center Master Plan.
2. "Build an auditorium for Arcadia." Sponsor to enter Jog-A-Walk-A-Torium, photocopy.
3. Description of photo #1366.
4. Description of photo #1367.
5. Description of photo #1368.
6. Description of photo #1369.
7. Description of photo #1370.
8. Large postcard showing architects' rendering of Community Recreation Center and Arcadia Police Facility relative to a "Yes" vote February 29, 1972.
9. Brochure relative to the passage of Proposition A for a bond issue to build the Community Center and the new Police Facility, February 29, 1972.
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Community Recreation Center Proposal (1971)
Item ID
72AF
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Community Redevelopment

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1. "ABC's of community." Arcadia Tribune, July 5, 1973. 2. "Possible interest conflict." Arcadia Tribune, July 12, 1973. 3. "Vote was democratic." Arcadia Tribune, July 15, 1973. 4. "PAC status in doubt." Arcadia Tribune, July 26, 1973. 5. "CRA, PAC on meeting." Arcadia Tribune, July 22, 1973.…
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1. "ABC's of community." Arcadia Tribune, July 5, 1973.
2. "Possible interest conflict." Arcadia Tribune, July 12, 1973.
3. "Vote was democratic." Arcadia Tribune, July 15, 1973.
4. "PAC status in doubt." Arcadia Tribune, July 26, 1973.
5. "CRA, PAC on meeting." Arcadia Tribune, July 22, 1973.
6. "Chamber votes support." Arcadia Tribune, July 23, 1973.
7. "CRA no taxpayer." Arcadia Tribune, July 31, 1973.
8. "Fashion Park deleted." Arcadia Tribune, July 31, 1973.
9. "PAC member attacks." Arcadia Tribune, August 1, 1973.
10. "CRA boundary roll back?" Arcadia Tribune, August 2, 1973.
11. "CRA referendum rumor." Arcadia Tribune, August 5, 1973.
12. "Home owners get PAC." Arcadia News Post, August 7, 1973.
13. "Board like original." Arcadia Tribune, August 9, 1973.
14. "CRA circulate." Arcadia Tribune, August 9, 1973.
15. "Arcadia heads for showdown." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley Section, August 9, 1973.
16. "Public testifies." Arcadia News Post, August 10, 1973.
17. "Council adopts new CRA map." Arcadia Tribune, August 12, 1973.
18. "Redevelopment action." Arcadia News Post, August 14, 1973.
19. "Council halts CRA." Arcadia Tribune, August 14, 1973.
20. "Redevelopment in Arcadia is shelved." Los Angeles Times, August 16, 1973.
21. "Downtown versus downhill." Arcadia Tribune, August 23, 1973.
22. "CRA in limbo." Arcadia Tribune, August 19, 1973.
23. "Council to decide." Arcadia Tribune, October 14, 1973.
24. " Council rejects referendum." Arcadia News Post, October 17, 1973.
25. " City Council votes." Arcadia Tribune, October 18, 1973.
26. "Policy changes follow." Arcadia Tribune, November 11, 1973.
27. "Condensed redevelopment." Arcadia Tribune, November 15, 1973.
28. "Council to wrestle once." Arcadia Tribune, November 18, 1973.
29. "Council hesitates." Arcadia News Post, November 21, 1973.
30. "CRA: no Council action." Arcadia Tribune, November 22, 1973.
31. "What's it all about." Arcadia Tribune series, December 16, 1973 to January 3, 1974.
32. "Arcadia Council adopts." Arcadia News Post, December 27, 1973.
33. "Council adopts." Arcadia Tribune, December 20, 1973.
34. "Downtown Arcadia is redevelopment." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, December 27, 1973.
35. "CRA impact felt." Los Angeles Times, June 23, 1974.
36. "CRA: a boondoggle or boon?" Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, June 23, 1974.
37. "Scandal in Arcadia?" Undated yellow flyer.
38. Environmental Impact Report for the Central Redevelopment Project. 33 page study dated July 9, 1973 and revised December 1973.
39. Redevelopment Plan. 23 page study for the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, December 1973.
40. Preliminary draft. Official file copy, July 1973.
41. Public notice - announcement of meeting regarding..., June 1975.
42. "Rules governing participation and ... " Arcadia Redevelopment Agency rules, 4 pages.
43. Map as adopted by City Council, December 26, 1973.
44. "Council approves CRA." Arcadia City Newsletter, Winter 1974.
45. "Redevelopment Agency." News clip, November 24, 1968.
46. "Redevelopment action suspended by Council." News clip, August, 1973.
47. "Committee seeks City Redevelopment Agency." Arcadia Tribune, July 11, 1968.
48. "City to spruce up eastern entrance." Arcadia Tribune, February 15, 1979.
49. "Huntington: redevelopment emphasis." Arcadia Tribune, October 22, 1978.
50. "Time to listen (Editorial addressed to the City Council concerning old Thrifty Drug Store property)". Arcadia Tribune, October 11, 1979.
51. "Development sped despite usual split." Highlander, September 28, 1983, page 1.
52. "Buying out blight." Highlander, October 12, 1983, page 1.
53. "The politics of redevelopment." Highlander, October 5, 1983.
54. "Who said go ahead?" Highlander, October 19, 1983.
55. "Council ponders 'Twilight Zone'." Highlander, May 19, 1982, page 1.
56. Arcadia marketing brochure, 1986. Includes information on the city, map of Arcadia redevelopment project area, list of City Council, Redevelopment Agency members, and Development Related Department Directors. (2 copies)
57. Your tax dollar - redevelopment, 1978-80.
58. "Information statement for businesses to be displaced." Prepared by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, May 1986. 6 pages.
59. "Information statement for families and individuals." Prepared by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, May 1986. 6 pages.
60. "Relocation rules and regulations for the implementation of the California Relocation Assistance Law." Prepared by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, dates 1986, 1977. 41 pages.
61. Redevelopment Plan for the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency - Central Redevelopment Project, 1986. 23 pages.
62. City of Arcadia/Arcadia Redevelopment Agency - Sources of assistance to business, circa 1988.
63. Arcadi Brochure with inserts (A through U), 1988.
64. City of Arcadia - Ordinance number 1720 - Creating a commercial planned development - 1 zone, 1981. 16 pages.
65. "Commercial Rehabilitation Program, City of Arcadia." Pamphlet, 1986.
66. "Downtown Revitalization." Recommended implementation programs from William Woolard, Director for Planning, September 17, 1985. 20 pages.
67. "Downtown Revitalization Program - Copies of graphic illustrations produced thus far." Memo from Mayor and City Council to Michael Freedman, April 15, 1993.
68. "The Arcadia Tradition." Brochure with questions and answers about Downtown 2000, undated.
69. "Celebrate down town." Flyer for family festival to commemorate the completion of the new downtown streetscape on March 30, 1996.
70. "Downtown 2000 - Information you need to know!!." Postcard describing work to be done, project office open house, May 9, 1995.
71. "The Arcadia Tradition - Downtown 2000." Invitation for groundbreaking ceremony, May 19, 1995.
72. Handout welcoming those to the groundbreaking ceremony."
73. "The Arcadia Tradition." Pamphlet celebrating Downtown 2000 streetscape dedication ceremony and community festival, March 30, 1996.
74. Copy of sheet "The Arcadia Tradition" Merchants and Area Residents FINAL construction Bulletin."
75. Downtown 2000 Project Summary pamphlet, March 20, 1995.
76. "Cities look to the streets to improve their images." Los Angeles Times, February 11, 1996, page B1.
77. Design concepts for Embassy Suites Hotel-1982, Alta Street Condos-1980s,Target-1985, Arcadia Hub/Hinshaw Center-1970s, Nordstrom Santa Anita-1993-94, Plaza 440 E. Huntington Southside project 1986-87, Arcadia Gateway Centre-1986, and Whispering Pines Estates (n.d.).
78. Downtown 2000 Commercial Facade Rehabilitation Program Guidelines. Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, September 16, 1997.
79. Five-Year Implementation Plan and Housing Program (1999-2004). Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Adopted December 7, 1999.
80. Amended Redevelopment Plan for Central Redevelopment Project to include newly adopted amendments 6 and 7. December 3, 2003.
81. Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, Basic Financial Statements, Year ended June 30, 2003 (With Independent Auditors' Report thereon). Conrad and Associates.
82. Quarry redevelopment approved. Former sand and gravel quarry at 12321 Lower Azusa Road will become Arcadia Logistics Center, a master-planned warehousing center and industrial park. By Katta Hules, Arcadia Weekly, March 3, 2016.
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Community Redevelopment
Physical Description
2 folders
Item ID
71AF
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Fire Department

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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…
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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.
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Fire Department
Item ID
91AF
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Historic Houses

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1. "Historic house faces wreckers." Pasadena Star News, March 2, 1961. O.D. Harris home. 2. "The start of it all." News clip, no date. Hiram Unruh home. 3. "The first house on Arcadia town site." Note paper printed by Edna Lenz. O. D. Harris home. 4. "Historic Otto Winkler house demolished." …
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1. "Historic house faces wreckers." Pasadena Star News, March 2, 1961. O.D. Harris home.
2. "The start of it all." News clip, no date. Hiram Unruh home.
3. "The first house on Arcadia town site." Note paper printed by Edna Lenz. O. D. Harris home.
4. "Historic Otto Winkler house demolished." Arcadia Tribune, April 27, 1975.
5. Letter from W. T. Beckwith regarding the Richard Neutra designed house on Sycamore and Oakwood.
6. "The Unruh home." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.
7. Fact sheet on the house at 100 North First Avenue.
8. "Colorful bit of history torn down." Arcadia Tribune, June 22, 1978.
9. "An old house gets a new look. Peter Cuccia home, now owned and used by Our Savior Lutheran Church at 512 West Duarte Road." Arcadia Tribune, October 19, 1978.
10. Title search papers conducted on property at 15 West Colorado Boulevard. O.D. Harris house shows place built circa 1887.
11. Title search on property at 206 North First Avenue, north-east corner of First and Santa Clara, February 1981. Five pages from Title Insurance listing names and owners from Hugo Reid to date.
12. Historical Arcadia home to be shown on Holiday Homes Tour. Includes name of colonel Northam who originally built the Clara Baldwin Stocker house.
13. "Old jailhouse faces destruction." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1964-1965.
14. "City Council has expressed interest in creating as a historical site - the jail." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1964-1965.
15. Pasadena Showcase House of Design catalog describing house at 995 Hampton Road built by Roland E. Coate, Sr. for Lawrence and Josephine Garat Wilcox Barker of Barker Brothers fame. Apr/May 2000.
16. Arcadia 1940's estate is Showcase House of Design. (995 Hampton Road) Pasadena Star News Spring 2000.
17. "Twin Oaks" home background written by Sandy Snider. (Clara Baldwin Home)
18. "Robin's Nest reflects turn-of-century elegance." Article on the two-story house at 6502 Temple City Blvd. that was built as a honeymoon cottage for Anita Baldwin on the occasion of her marriage to George Baldwin. The house was named "The Robin's Nest" and was a gift from her father Elias "Lucky" Baldwin. Temple City Times. January 6, 1977.
19. Memo from Jason Kruckeberg, Arcadia Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director dated November 6, 2012 recommending a special use permit to allow the Pasadena Showcase House to renovate a property and house for the 2013 Pasadena Showcase House and Design Event from April 21, 2013-May 19, 2013. The showcase house will be 995 Hampton Road in Arcadia.
20. Pasadena Showcase House of Design catalog describing house at 995 Hampton Road built by Roland E. Coate, Sr. (bio p. 46) for C. Lawrence Barker and Josephine Garat Barker (bio p. 47) of Barker Brothers furniture fame. Apr/May 2013.
21. Description and history of house at 995 Hampton Road, Arcadia, a 1941 "Monterey Colonial"house designed by architect Roland E. Coate. It has been the site of Pasadena Showcase House of Design in the past. Description and history written by Tim Gregory.
22. Table 4.5-2 list of "Built Environment Historic Resources" (addresses of possible historic structures) from the Arcadia General Plan Update Draft Program EIR 2010. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/docs/deir_4.5_cultural resources_7-19-10.pdf on May 31, 2014.
23.Five documents: 1. Arcadia Citywide Historic Resources Survey (by Architectural Resources Group-ARG) frequently asked questions. 2. Arcadia Historic Preservation Ordinance Draft August 2, 2018. 3. Fact Sheet Draft Historic Preservation Ordinance. 4. Translation in Chinese text of Fact Sheet Draft Historic Preservation Ordinance. 5. Notice of Special Meeting study session to report, discuss revisions to the draft Historic Preservation Ordinance, September 27, 2018.
24. 2020 Pasadena showcase house selected in Arcadia, the first time Arcadia has hosted since 2013 and third time ever. The house is at 1220 Rancho Road. From Arcadia Weekly, October 17, 2019.
25. 2020 Pasadena Showcase House: The Locke House, in Arcadia, is for sale. Asking price $6.998 million. It is a 1937 Federal country-style estate by Hollywood's society architect Gerard R. Colcord, in the Santa Anita Oaks neighborhood.
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Historic Houses
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1. "Tour of new Bluth home to aid American Red Cross." Arcadia Tribune, June 4, 1981 with photo. 2. "Bluth's open mountaintop mansion for charity event." Arcadia Tribune, June 7, 1981. 3. Information on the homes of Harry Ainsworth/Babs Ainsworth Hawkins. 4. "Residence of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wi…
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1. "Tour of new Bluth home to aid American Red Cross." Arcadia Tribune, June 4, 1981 with photo.
2. "Bluth's open mountaintop mansion for charity event." Arcadia Tribune, June 7, 1981.
3. Information on the homes of Harry Ainsworth/Babs Ainsworth Hawkins.
4. "Residence of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilson." Magazine clip, undated.
5. "Christmas Memories" booklet, 47th annual Holiday Homes Tour, December 7, 2001, benefiting Methodist Hospital of Southern California.
6. Report to the City Council in reference to appeal of Planning Commission denial for a proposed Arcadia Eco-Home at 1327-29 S. Eighth Street which would be energy smart and environmentally friendly. Submitted by Ed Huang. May 3, 1999. Also includes the Development Services Department Staff Report, June 1, 1999.
7. "Most Wonderful Time of the Year" booklet, 49th annual Holiday Homes Tour, December 12, 2003, benefiting Methodist Hospital of Southern California. Includes card listing the featured homes.
8. "Christmas is Joy" 46th Annual Holiday Homes Tour booklet, December 1, 2000 benefiting Methodist Hospital of Southern California.
9. Handwritten information about house at 1050 Paloma Drive. House was at northwest corner of Paloma Drive and Monte Vista. Copies of photographs. People in photos: Earl, Charles Francis and Earl, William. 7 pages.
10. Some dwellings erected with a dozen more in prospect. Homes cost $5000 and below on Sixth Avenue, Huntington Drive, Valnett, Alice Street, Santa Anita Avenue. Pasadena Star News, May 16, 1921.
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Houses
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1. Housing Assistance Plan. Prepared for City Council consideration, 1975. 2. Draft housing element: Arcadia General Plan, June 1981, 45 pages.
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1. Housing Assistance Plan. Prepared for City Council consideration, 1975.
2. Draft housing element: Arcadia General Plan, June 1981, 45 pages.
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office

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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Arcadia H S Band Trip to Washington DC 1957 Arcadia-Monrovia Cab Co. 1954-56 SGV Cab Co Arcadia Publishing Co. Child Care at 12 and 16 W. Huntington Arcadia Small Animal Hospital - Lee H. Darrow Arcadia Wash E Branch U…
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Arcadia H S Band Trip to Washington DC 1957 Arcadia-Monrovia Cab Co. 1954-56 SGV Cab Co Arcadia Publishing Co. Child Care at 12 and 16 W. Huntington Arcadia Small Animal Hospital - Lee H. Darrow Arcadia Wash E Branch US Army C/E Relocation Agreement Bicentennial Commission 1976 Census 1970 City Council Newsletter Jan 1984-85 City Parks: Eisenhower Park, Golden West Park, Fairview Av. Original Discussions Concerning CRA (Chicago Park) C R A Hearings (Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, Proposed Redevelopment Plan for Central Redevelopment Project, July 1973) CRA-Newspaper Clippings CRA-Correspondence from Citizens Detective Agency Mildred E. Carr 1150 W. Colorado Bl. EATONS (OLD) 1150 W. Colorado Bl. Eaton Property (Proposed Townhouse Development) 1130-1150 Colorado Eaton Property Residential & Commercial Old Thrifty Site Robert Donaldson (65 E. Huntington Dr.) First & Huntington (Thrifty Drug Store) (55, 59, 65 E. Huntington Dr). Hare Krishna Hare Krishna (News clipping testimony) Completed 6/30/1980 (2 folders)
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office
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Basement
Box Number
Box 106A
Shelf Number
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Land Purchase – Duarte & Santa Anita De Lance P B Library Board (Book) – The Last Temptation of Christ Newcastle Park – 143 W. Colorado Blvd. Old Library Use (1st & Wheeler) Agreement Pacific Telephone Co. C 609 Park (A…
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Land Purchase – Duarte & Santa Anita De Lance P B Library Board (Book) – The Last Temptation of Christ Newcastle Park – 143 W. Colorado Blvd. Old Library Use (1st & Wheeler) Agreement Pacific Telephone Co. C 609 Park (Acquisition) 302 S. 2nd Av. Park – Sixth & Longden Avenues Private Investigator Sheehan, Earl Sunday Racing Sunday Racing: Newspaper Clipping Poll Results Sunday Racing: Pro and Con Correspondence Scientology (J. Michael Smith) Solicitation – Polk Co. City Directory Stables Tax Reform Committee (see also “Jarvis Initiative 6-6-78” file) Jarvis Initiative 6-6-78 Proposition “13” (see also “Tax Reform Committee” file) Unification Church (Moonies) Westerner Motel
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office
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Basement
Box Number
Box 106B
Shelf Number
Shelf H24
Item ID
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