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"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Side view showing the Queen Anne Cottage and peacock. Riders standing on ground, left to right: Black Hawk pilot, Captain Jon Shafer representing local service men and women; Nicholas Campbell, Dr. Bradford Hack, and Dawn Pejsar representing Methodist Hospital; Lane Barcham and Alison Chien representing local children.

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Date: January 1, 2003

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Date: January 1, 2003

Subjects: Tournament of Roses - Floats - 2003; Centennial Celebrations, 2003; Barcham, Lane; Campbell, Nicholas; Chien, Alison; Hack, Bradford (Dr.); Pejsar, Dawn; Shafer, Jon (Capt.)

Physical Description: 5x7 color

ID: 1700

Collection: Photographs

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Aerial view looking east along Huntington Drive taken over the Club House at Santa Anita Park Race Track. Pony Express Museum is just to right of the "y" intersection of Huntington Drive coming into Arcadia just below the wing of the plane. Theater that was opened in 1942 is almost directly opposite Museum. Santa Anita Motor Inn, two buildings east of theater, distinguished by tall tower, opened in 1938. (It was torn down in 1975.) The residential area directly north of there is known as Santa Anita Gardens. Santa Anita Avenue is just beyond Arcadia County Park on right.

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Date: c. 1957-58

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Date: c. 1957-58

Subjects: Aerial Photo Collection; Aerial views; Huntington Drive; Pony Express Museum; Santa Anita Avenue; Santa Anita Motor Inn

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 638

Collection: Photographs

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Aerial view taken looking southeast from position about over present Arboretum. Photo shows Santa Anita Park, probably in opening season. Present City Hall sits in area just beyond cars parked at east end of track. Part of oval of old Santa Anita track built by Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin is seen in upper portion of photo, in area that is now Arcadia County Park. Duarte Road is seen crossing photo in upper right corner. Present Arcadia County Park area is in this photo, bordered on the north by Pacific Electric Railroad tracks. A train has just brought a group to the races and they are seen walking in center of photo. White square seen near right side, is slab left from hangars when U.S. Army Balloon School occupied this site, 1917-1927.

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Date: c.1934 racing season

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Date: c.1934 racing season

Subjects: Aerial Photo Collection; Aerial views; Arcadia County Park; Duarte Road; Race tracks; Railroads; Santa Anita Park-1934-1942; Santa Anita Park-1907-1912

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 978

Collection: Photographs

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Anita Baldwin seated on a camel in front of the Great Sphinx and one of the pyramids in Giza, near Cairo, Egypt. She is accompanied by Ray Knisley, her business manager, on another camel. They are assisted by three local camel handlers in native dress. Anita is dressed in black dress and black hat with veil.

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Date: c.1920-1926

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Date: c.1920-1926

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita; Knisley, Raymond Lewis

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 957

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Chief of Police Louis Sihler is seen standing in front of a car, leaning with his arm through the open window. He is wearing a uniform shirt and tie with badge.

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Date: c.1944

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Date: c.1944

Subjects: Police Department; Sihler, Louis

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1355

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Chinese Association Chinese New Year luncheon for Arcadia city employees at Arcadia Community Center. Arcadia Police Chief Ronnie Garner (1995) is standing between two members of the Arcadia Chinese Association.

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Date: January or February 1995

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Date: January or February 1995

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Arcadia Chinese Association; Garner, Ron L.

Physical Description: 4 x 6 color

ID: 2083

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia High School Marching Band playing in President Dwight Eisenhower's inauguration parade in Washington, D.C. Band Director at this time was Ray Bowman. He is seen marching at left (next to motorcycle). The U.S. Capitol Dome is seen at the head of Constitution Avenue.

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Date: January 1957

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Date: January 1957

Subjects: Arcadia High School-Apache Marching Band; Bowman, Raymond B.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1040

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia High School marching band under direction of Ray Bowman, seen at left, marches in President Eisenhower's inaugural parade in Washington, D.C., January 1957. Note Capitol dome in background.

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Date: January 1957

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Date: January 1957

Subjects: Schools-Employees-Bowman, Raymond B.; Arcadia High School-Apache Marching Band

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w (not a clear photo)

ID: 1107

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Recreation Department event "Arcadia Pet Show." A baby is seated next to a turtle or tortoise. Written on back of photograph is "July 13, 1974." Stamped on back is "Milton K. Bell, Photographer, 174 N. Madison Ave., Monrovia, CA. July 11, 1974."

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Date: July, 1974

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Date: July, 1974

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Animals; Bell, Milton (Photographer); Pets

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1897

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Recreation Department event "Arcadia Pet Show." A young girl displays her rare turtle. Written on back of photograph is "Special most rare turtle, Maggie Yvette Luna, July 13, 1974." Stamped on back is "Milton K. Bell, Photographer, 174 N. Madison Ave., Monrovia, CA. July 11, 1974."

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Date: July, 1974

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Date: July, 1974

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Animals; Bell, Milton (Photographer); Luna, Maggie Yvette; Pets

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1896

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Recreation Department event "Arcadia Pet Show." A young girl named Robin Williams kneels next to two dogs. Frodo is the small dog and Contessa is the big dog. Written on back of photograph is "2nd Special, July 13, 1974." Stamped on back is "Milton K. Bell, Photographer, 174 N. Madison Ave., Monrovia, CA. July 11, 1974."

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Date: July, 1974

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Date: July, 1974

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Animals; Bell, Milton (Photographer); Dogs; Pets; Williams, Robin

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1899

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Recreation Department event "Arcadia Pet Show." A young girl stands next to her dog. Dog is wearing a tutu. Written on back of photograph is "Special Award, July 13, 1974." Stamped on back is "Milton K. Bell, Photographer, 174 N. Madison Ave., Monrovia, CA. July 11, 1974."

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Date: July, 1974

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Date: July, 1974

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Animals; Bell, Milton (Photographer); Pets

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1898

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Recreation Department event "Arcadia Pet Show." Man wearing a sweater vest is holding onto a duck, a toddler stands nearby. Written on back of photograph is "Fowl most unusual, Don Dugo or Don Diego (?), July 13, 1974." Stamped on back is "Milton K. Bell, Photographer, 174 N. Madison Ave., Monrovia, CA. July 11, 1974."

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Date: July, 1974

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Date: July, 1974

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Animals; Bell, Milton (Photographer); Diego, Don or Dugo, Don (?); Pets

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1895

Collection: Photographs

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Assistant Fire Chief Mr. L.C. Bertolina.

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Date: 1917?

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Date: 1917?

Subjects: Fire Department; Bertolina, Leo

Physical Description: 3x5 oval b&w

ID: 247

Collection: Photographs

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Back view of the scene of car crash involving two or more automobiles outside Thrifty Drug Store at night. A fire truck is visible. This Thrifty Drug Store was listed at 59 E. Huntington Drive, starting in the 1952 city directory. See also 1775, 1777, 1778, 1779, 1781, 1782, 1786. Back side is handwritten, "Peo. Ex A-4, #21583."

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Date: Early 1950s

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Date: Early 1950s

Subjects: Arcadia Police; Automobiles

Physical Description: 8 x 10 b & w

ID: 1780

Collection: Photographs

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Back view of the scene of car crash involving two or more automobiles outside Thrifty Drug Store at night. Car on right has its trunk open. This Thrifty Drug Store was listed at 59 E. Huntington Drive, starting in the 1952 city directory. See also 1775, 1777, 1779, 1780, 1781, 1782, 1786. Back side is handwritten, "Peo. Ex A-6, #21583."

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Date: Early 1950s

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Date: Early 1950s

Subjects: Arcadia Police; Automobiles

Physical Description: 8 x 10 b & w

ID: 1778

Collection: Photographs

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Balloon being restrained by about 11 men. An American flag is being raised or lowered from balloon. An automobile is in foreground. One of military winch trucks is on left side of photo.

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Date: c.1917-1918

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Date: c.1917-1918

Subjects: Balloon School

Physical Description: 3x5 b&w

ID: 166

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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A building at Santa Anita Park with decorative leaves forming the arches and scalloped design over the arches. Photo by Terry Miller.

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Date: 2001

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Date: 2001

Subjects: Santa Anita Park (2001-2010)

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2252D

Collection: Photographs

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A building at Santa Anita Park with sign announcing time of next race. Photo by Terry Miller.

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Date: 2001

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Date: 2001

Subjects: Santa Anita Park (2001-2010)

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2253B

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Chief of Police Louis Sihler is seen standing in front of a car, leaning with his arm through the open window. He is wearing a uniform shirt and tie with badge.

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Arcadia Chinese Association Chinese New Year luncheon for Arcadia city employees at Arcadia Community Center. Arcadia Police Chief Ronnie Garner (1995) is standing between two members of the Arcadia Chinese Association.

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Arcadia High School Marching Band playing in President Dwight Eisenhower's inauguration parade in Washington, D.C. Band Director at this time was Ray Bowman. He is seen marching at left (next to motorcycle). The U.S. Capitol Dome is seen at the head of Constitution Avenue.

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Arcadia High School marching band under direction of Ray Bowman, seen at left, marches in President Eisenhower's inaugural parade in Washington, D.C., January 1957. Note Capitol dome in background.

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Arcadia Recreation Department event "Arcadia Pet Show." A baby is seated next to a turtle or tortoise. Written on back of photograph is "July 13, 1974." Stamped on back is "Milton K. Bell, Photographer, 174 N. Madison Ave., Monrovia, CA. July 11, 1974."

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Arcadia Recreation Department event "Arcadia Pet Show." A young girl displays her rare turtle. Written on back of photograph is "Special most rare turtle, Maggie Yvette Luna, July 13, 1974." Stamped on back is "Milton K. Bell, Photographer, 174 N. Madison Ave., Monrovia, CA. July 11, 1974."

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Arcadia Recreation Department event "Arcadia Pet Show." A young girl stands next to her dog. Dog is wearing a tutu. Written on back of photograph is "Special Award, July 13, 1974." Stamped on back is "Milton K. Bell, Photographer, 174 N. Madison Ave., Monrovia, CA. July 11, 1974."

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Assistant Fire Chief Mr. L.C. Bertolina.

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Balloon being restrained by about 11 men. An American flag is being raised or lowered from balloon. An automobile is in foreground. One of military winch trucks is on left side of photo.

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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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A building at Santa Anita Park with decorative leaves forming the arches and scalloped design over the arches. Photo by Terry Miller.

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A building at Santa Anita Park with sign announcing time of next race. Photo by Terry Miller.

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