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"Happy New Year," Arcadia's float entry in the 1989 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a top hat and cane, a pair of white gloves and two champagne glasses overflowing with orchids and roses. The Arcadia Rose Court rides on the float.

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Date: January 1989

1 image

Date: January 1989

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1989

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 1319

Collection: Photographs

Images

Alison Chien and Lane Barchan recently won a drawing to ride on the City of Arcadia float in the 2003 Tournament of Roses parade.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24777

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: November 23, 2002

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: November 23, 2002

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Rose Parade; Chien, Alison; Barchan, Lane; Tournament of Roses, 2003

Item ID: 24971AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The artist's drawing of Arcadia's 1998 Rose Parade float was unveiled at the Festival of Foods.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 2, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 2, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Tournament of Roses; Rose Parade

Item ID: 26096AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

"Sunday in the Park," Arcadia's float entry in the 1986 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a Victorian family enjoying a walk in the park. The parents push a perambulator with the Arcadia Rose Court.

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Date: January 1986

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Date: January 1986

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1986

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 1316

Collection: Photographs

Images

"Sleepy Lagoon," Arcadia's float entry in the 1961 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features the Queen Anne Cottage and three swans. It was designed by James D. Femino. Behind the float are two people carrying banner that reads "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers." A framed copy of this removed from wall outside Admin. office and currently stored in map case in basement, as of February 2017.

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Date: January 1961

1 image

Date: January 1961

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1961

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1294

Collection: Photographs

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Architectural drawings and the design for the new Arcadia City Hall have drawn criticism from the City Council. The new City Hall building is estimated to cost $11 million.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30920

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: February 9, 2008

Pages: p. Local 1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: February 9, 2008

Pages: p. Local 1

Subjects: Arcadia City Hall; Architecture; Civic Center; Steinberg Architects

Item ID: 31115AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia's float in the Tournament of Roses parade was called "A Currier & Ives Holiday."

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 30, 1984

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 30, 1984

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Tournament of Roses

Item ID: 3370AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Close view of Arcadia's float during 1939 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. The designation in front reads FIRST SETTLERS 1839 and the name ARCADIA appears on side. It has a small house at back of float with six people riding float. None are identified.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs844

Date: 1939

1 image

Date: 1939

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1939

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 838

Collection: Photographs

Images

The Arcadia float in the 2003 Tournament of Roses Parade will be built by Bill Lofthouse, dean of Rose Parade float builders and owner of Phoenix Floats.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30290

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 9, 2002

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 9, 2002

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Lofthouse, Bill; Phoenix Floats; Tournament of Roses Parade - 2003

Item ID: 30477AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

"Magical Moments," Arcadia's float entry in the 1987 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a gigantic top hat from which a magic rabbit rises to a height of 30 feet. The Arcadia Rose Court rides on the float.

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Date: January 1987

1 image

Date: January 1987

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1987

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 1317

Collection: Photographs

Images

Volunteers are working on the Arcadia float, "Fresh Start," for the Tournament of Roses Rose Parade.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 1, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 1, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Tournament of Roses; Volunteers

Item ID: 26131AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

In celebration of the city's centennial, Arcadia will have a float in the 2003 Tournament of Roses parade.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper23404

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 9, 2002

Pages: p. A6

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 9, 2002

Pages: p. A6

Subjects: Tournament of Roses; Centennial Celebrations, 2003

Item ID: 23613AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Front view showing the "Queen's Trophy" award banner won for most effective use and display of roses in concept, design and presentation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1716

Date: January 1, 2003

1 image

Date: January 1, 2003

Subjects: Tournament of Roses - Floats - 2003; Centennial Celebrations, 2003

Physical Description: 5x7 color

ID: 1704

Collection: Photographs

Images

Artist's sketches of "A Day at the Races," Arcadia's float entry in the 1993 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1340

Date: January 1993

1 image

Date: January 1993

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1993

Physical Description: 8x10 color; 8x10 b&w

ID: 1331

Collection: Photographs

Images

Plans for the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association to revive its Rose float have fizzled for now because there is no room for another float in the year 2000 parade.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper17054

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 3, 1999

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 3, 1999

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Tournament of Roses

Item ID: 14484AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

"On the Air," a combined Arcadia-Monrovia float entry in the 1940 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, featured a floral radio. Ten people rode on the float.

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Date: January 1940

1 image

Date: January 1940

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1940

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1291

Collection: Photographs

Images

The float design for the 1976 Rose Parade has been chosen. It features five stylized peacocks under a canopy of flowering trees.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 2, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 2, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Tournament of Roses

Item ID: 3347AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

"Stairway to the Stars," Arcadia's float entry in the 1972 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, featured a large piano keyboard. Riding on the float is the Arcadia Rose Court. A framed copy of this removed from wall outside Admin. office and currently stored in map case in basement, as of February 2017.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1312

Date: January 1972

1 image

Date: January 1972

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1972

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 1303

Collection: Photographs

Images

"Headlines in Loveliness," Arcadia's float entry in the 1965 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade features a sculptured bowl overflowing with camellias and roses. The Arcadia Court rode on the float. A framed copy of this removed from wall outside Admin. office and currently stored in map case in basement, as of February 2017.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1306

Date: January 1965

1 image

Date: January 1965

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1965

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 1297

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia's 1929 float entry in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, "The Old Oaken Bucket." This float was entered by the Boy Scouts. Wishing well is blurry under a canopy.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1293

Date: January 1929

1 image

Date: January 1929

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1929

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1284

Collection: Photographs

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"Happy New Year," Arcadia's float entry in the 1989 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a top hat and cane, a pair of white gloves and two champagne glasses overflowing with orchids and roses. The Arcadia Rose Court rides on the float.

Images

Alison Chien and Lane Barchan recently won a drawing to ride on the City of Arcadia float in the 2003 Tournament of Roses parade.

The artist's drawing of Arcadia's 1998 Rose Parade float was unveiled at the Festival of Foods.

"Sunday in the Park," Arcadia's float entry in the 1986 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a Victorian family enjoying a walk in the park. The parents push a perambulator with the Arcadia Rose Court.

Images

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Architectural drawings and the design for the new Arcadia City Hall have drawn criticism from the City Council. The new City Hall building is estimated to cost $11 million.

Arcadia's float in the Tournament of Roses parade was called "A Currier & Ives Holiday."

Close view of Arcadia's float during 1939 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. The designation in front reads FIRST SETTLERS 1839 and the name ARCADIA appears on side. It has a small house at back of float with six people riding float. None are identified.

Images

The Arcadia float in the 2003 Tournament of Roses Parade will be built by Bill Lofthouse, dean of Rose Parade float builders and owner of Phoenix Floats.

"Magical Moments," Arcadia's float entry in the 1987 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a gigantic top hat from which a magic rabbit rises to a height of 30 feet. The Arcadia Rose Court rides on the float.

Images

Volunteers are working on the Arcadia float, "Fresh Start," for the Tournament of Roses Rose Parade.

In celebration of the city's centennial, Arcadia will have a float in the 2003 Tournament of Roses parade.

"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Front view showing the "Queen's Trophy" award banner won for most effective use and display of roses in concept, design and presentation.

Images

Artist's sketches of "A Day at the Races," Arcadia's float entry in the 1993 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade.

Images

Plans for the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association to revive its Rose float have fizzled for now because there is no room for another float in the year 2000 parade.

"On the Air," a combined Arcadia-Monrovia float entry in the 1940 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, featured a floral radio. Ten people rode on the float.

Images

The float design for the 1976 Rose Parade has been chosen. It features five stylized peacocks under a canopy of flowering trees.

Images

Images

Arcadia's 1929 float entry in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, "The Old Oaken Bucket." This float was entered by the Boy Scouts. Wishing well is blurry under a canopy.

Images