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A new tram, which meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, is now in service at the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25774
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 1996
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 1996
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
25974AN
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The newly formed Cal Phil Orchestra is performing at the Arboretum with many Arcadia residents attending.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25836
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 3, 1997
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 3, 1997
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p. 1
Subjects
California Philharmonic Orchestra
Arboretum
Item ID
26036AN
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The Arcadia Rotary Club was recognized for its work in the renovation of the Queen Anne Cottage Garden at the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26310
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 30, 1998
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 30, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Rotary Club
Arboretum
Item ID
26511AN
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The California Arboretum Foundation and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation have reached an agreement that the foundation and parks and recreation will co-manage and be equally involved in decisions on the use of the Arboretum. An executive director will be hired.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26417
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 15, 1998
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 15, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
26617AN
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has extended the summer concert series at the Arboretum for an additional five years. The California Philharmonic is under the direction of Victor Vener.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26418
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 22, 1998
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 22, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
California Philharmonic
Item ID
26618AN
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A profile of Peter C. Atkins, the new chief executive officer of the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26871
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 25, 1999
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 25, 1999
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p. 1
Subjects
Atkins, Peter C.
Arboretum
Item ID
27071AN
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27450
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 16, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 16, 2000
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p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Filmmaking
Moving pictures
Item ID
27647AN
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Demolition permits have been approved and the project of building new homes where the Anoakia mansion stands is now underway. Artifacts from the mansion have been given to the Arcadia Historical Society and the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27679
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 13, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 13, 2000
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p. 1
Subjects
Anoakia
Housing
Item ID
27876AN
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Virginia Stein is new president of the volunteer support organization for the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27826
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 10, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 10, 2000
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p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Stein, Virginia
Volunteers
Item ID
28023AN
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"Big Bugs" is the new exhibit at the Arboretum. The sculptures are created from whole trees and dried forest findings by New York artist David Rogers.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27828
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 10, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 10, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Exhibits
Rogers, David
Item ID
28025AN
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More than 3700 people came to a two-day plant sale which raised funds to support programs at the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29503
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Baldwin Bonanza
Events
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Fundraisers
Item ID
29687AN
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California Philharmonic Orchestra (Cal Phil) performs the music of Mexico on July 28 at Los Angeles County Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33302
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 26, 2001
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p. 18, 19
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 26, 2001
Pages
p. 18, 19
Subjects
California Philharmonic Orchestra (Cal Phil)
Peters, Bill
Item ID
33499AN
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Historical information on Baldwin Lake, the four-acre body of water that adjoins the Queen Anne Cottage in the historical section of the Los Angeles County Arboretum, is presented. The history of lake extends from time of the Native Americans (they called their village Aleupkigna), to Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's ranch in 1873, to the movies and television shows in which it has appeared. Baldwin Lake played host to movie stars Johnny Weismuller, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour. The lake has appeared in Safari, Roots, and Fantasy Island. See also VF "Arboretum" for hard copy of article.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30529
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2002
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p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2002
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia History - Rancho Santa Anita - 1875-1909
Baldwin Lake
Films
Lakes
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Motion Pictures
Ponds
Queen Anne Cottage
Water
Item ID
30717AN
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Supervisor Mike Antonovich has proposed a name change for the Los Angeles County Arboretum. The new name will be the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens. Tour guide and peafowl expert Nelson Holmes is shown in photo. Currently, there are no safeguards protecting the Arboretum peafowl from Exotic Newcastle Disease.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30832
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2003
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Holmes, Nelson
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
Item ID
31020AN
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The closure of the Los Angeles County Arboretum was listed in a "worst case scenario" of possible reductions in Los Angeles County services.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31036
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 13, 2003
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 13, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
California state budget crisis
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Los Angeles County budget
Item ID
31231AN
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Writer Charles Cooper recounts the history of the Los Angeles County Arboretum, including previous landowners Hugo Reid and Elias J. ("Lucky") Baldwin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31039
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 13, 2003
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p. 16
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 13, 2003
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Baldwin, Elias J. ("Lucky")
Los Angeles County Arboretum - history
Rancho Santa Anita - history
Reid, Hugo
Item ID
31234AN
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Los Angeles County is having second thoughts about the newly changed name for the Arboretum. The official name is Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens and Arboretum, but now LA County will seek the feedback of interested residents and organizations to decide on the official name.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31442
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 15, 2003
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p. 1, 24
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 15, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 24
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Item ID
31635AN
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The Arboretum name change battle continues.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31465
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 22, 2003
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p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 22, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens
Item ID
31658AN
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Timothy Phillips is the interim Chief Executive Officer of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, replacing Peter Atkins. A nationwide search continues for a successor.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31626
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 10, 2003
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p. 12
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 10, 2003
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum (2001-2010) - employees
Phillips, Timothy
Item ID
31823AN
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The Los Angeles County Arboretum, which had its name changed to Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens, is now going back to the name Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31837
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 14, 2003
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 14, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens - 2001-2010
Item ID
32034AN
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