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Sunset Magazine's new demonstration garden at the Arboretum is finally about to open to the public.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper15851

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 25, 1998

Pages: p. D1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 25, 1998

Pages: p. D1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 16608AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Sunset Magazine's demonstration gardens have been completely revamped, with an eye toward environmentally friendly products and native plants.

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Newspaper: Los Angeles Times

Date: November 5, 1998

Pages: p. E4 w/photos

Newspaper: Los Angeles Times

Date: November 5, 1998

Pages: p. E4 w/photos

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 16723AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Story about Insect Fair at Los Angeles County Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper23088

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: 14 April, 2002

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: 14 April, 2002

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 23296AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 30, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Rotary Club; Arboretum

Item ID: 26511AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 15, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 15, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 26617AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 22, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 22, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum; California Philharmonic

Item ID: 26618AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Over 3500 greeted gubinatorial hopeful Arnold Schwarzenegger at a rally at the Arboretum on Friday.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 4, 2003

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 4, 2003

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Arboretum; Schwarzenegger, Arnold

Item ID: 26700AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Workshops, classes and displays were offered as part of the annual Gourd Fair at the Los Angeles County Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 12, 2003

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 12, 2003

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Arboretum; Gourd Fair

Item ID: 26803AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A profile of Peter C. Atkins, the new chief executive officer of the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 25, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 25, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Atkins, Peter C.; Arboretum

Item ID: 27071AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

One of the houses on the north cove of the lake at the Arboretum which was built for the filming of the movie "Road to Singapore," starring Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour, and Bob Hope. The house is up on stilts in the lake. The movie was filmed in 1940.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1370

Date: c.1940

1 image

Date: c.1940

Subjects: Arboretum; Film industry; Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1360

Collection: Photographs

Images

Village street scene from set of "On the Road to Singapore," filmed at the Arboretum in 1940. Film starred Bing Crosby and Bob Hope.

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Date: c.1940

1 image

Date: c.1940

Subjects: Arboretum; Film industry; Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1361

Collection: Photographs

Images

Bali House through the jungle in the north shore at lake at the Arboretum. Part of set for the filming of "A Honeymoon in Bali," starring Madelene Carrol and Fred McMurray. Originally it was to be named "Are Husbands Necessary." Directed by F.H. Griffith, June-July, 1939. Gate shows in front of photo with house in rear. Part of house on right side of photo is draped with what looks like a black cloth.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1372

Date: 1939

1 image

Date: 1939

Subjects: Arboretum; Film industry; Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1362

Collection: Photographs

Images

Administration Building at the Arboretum. A flag pole with two flags is in the center of the photo. No one is visible.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1455

Date: unknown

1 image

Date: unknown

Subjects: Arboretum

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1439

Collection: Photographs

Images

Baldwin Lake at the Arboretum is seen with ducks swimming to the left of the photo. The Queen Anne Cottage is not visible.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1456

Date: unknown

1 image

Date: unknown

Subjects: Arboretum; Baldwin Lake

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1440

Collection: Photographs

Images

Six men are seen standing in a group. L-R:Los Angeles County Supervisor John Anson Ford, Superintendent William A. Smith, Superintendent Raymond V. Darby (Chairman), F. Wesley Davies (Manager Rancho Santa Anita, Inc.), and Superintendent Leonard J. Roach. Davies is seen handing deed to 111-acre tract of historic Rancho Santa Anita to Superintendent Darby. This was to be developed into the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1521

Date: March 1947

1 image

Date: March 1947

Subjects: Arboretum; Davies, F. Wesley; Rancho Santa Anita, Inc.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1505

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photo and text of an L.A. Times newspaper article titled "Historic Santa Anita Tract Deed Delivered to County," describing the transfer of deed for 111-acre tract from Rancho Santa Anita, Inc. to the Los Angeles County Supervisors. The article states that the property will be converted into an arboretum.

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Date: March 27, 1947

1 image

Date: March 27, 1947

Subjects: Arboretum; Rancho Santa Anita, Inc.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1506

Collection: Photographs

Images

Airport scene taken at the Arboretum. Airplane on left and part of hangar visible on right. A number of people are standing around by the hangar. Handwritten note on back of photo states, "The plane taking off from landing field just west of Rancho Santa Anita Park in 'Safari'."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1537

Date: undated

1 image

Date: undated

Subjects: Motion pictures; Arboretum

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1521

Collection: Photographs

Images

Three men are standing on a small boat during filming of a movie at the Arboretum. Handwritten note states,"John Payne in Enchanted Voyage - July, 1945 - Rancho Santa Anita."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1538

Date: July, 1945

1 image

Date: July, 1945

Subjects: Motion pictures; Arboretum

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1522

Collection: Photographs

Images

Sign on gate entrance to the Arboretum reads NO MINORS ALLOWED.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1539

Date: undated

1 image

Date: undated

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita, Inc.; Arboretum

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1523

Collection: Photographs

Images

Actor Johnny Sheffield is seen in costume for filming at the Arboretum. He is looking up and holding onto a tree limb with his left hand. Photo probably taken during filming of a Tarzan movie.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1554

Date: c.1936-1939

1 image

Date: c.1936-1939

Subjects: Motion pictures; Arboretum; Sheffield, Johnny

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1531

Collection: Photographs

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Sunset Magazine's new demonstration garden at the Arboretum is finally about to open to the public.

Sunset Magazine's demonstration gardens have been completely revamped, with an eye toward environmentally friendly products and native plants.

Story about Insect Fair at Los Angeles County Arboretum.

The Arcadia Rotary Club was recognized for its work in the renovation of the Queen Anne Cottage Garden at the Arboretum.

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.

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.

Over 3500 greeted gubinatorial hopeful Arnold Schwarzenegger at a rally at the Arboretum on Friday.

Workshops, classes and displays were offered as part of the annual Gourd Fair at the Los Angeles County Arboretum.

A profile of Peter C. Atkins, the new chief executive officer of the Arboretum.

One of the houses on the north cove of the lake at the Arboretum which was built for the filming of the movie "Road to Singapore," starring Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour, and Bob Hope. The house is up on stilts in the lake. The movie was filmed in 1940.

Images

Village street scene from set of "On the Road to Singapore," filmed at the Arboretum in 1940. Film starred Bing Crosby and Bob Hope.

Images

Images

Administration Building at the Arboretum. A flag pole with two flags is in the center of the photo. No one is visible.

Images

Baldwin Lake at the Arboretum is seen with ducks swimming to the left of the photo. The Queen Anne Cottage is not visible.

Images

Images

Images

Airport scene taken at the Arboretum. Airplane on left and part of hangar visible on right. A number of people are standing around by the hangar. Handwritten note on back of photo states, "The plane taking off from landing field just west of Rancho Santa Anita Park in 'Safari'."

Images

Three men are standing on a small boat during filming of a movie at the Arboretum. Handwritten note states,"John Payne in Enchanted Voyage - July, 1945 - Rancho Santa Anita."

Images

Sign on gate entrance to the Arboretum reads NO MINORS ALLOWED.

Images

Actor Johnny Sheffield is seen in costume for filming at the Arboretum. He is looking up and holding onto a tree limb with his left hand. Photo probably taken during filming of a Tarzan movie.

Images