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View of plantings and man-made waterfall at the foot of Tallac Knoll (east end). There are eight visitors to Arboretum enjoying the site.

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Date: c.1979

1 image

Date: c.1979

Subjects: Arboretum

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 944

Collection: Photographs

Images

Peacock with its feathers spread is seen on what is thought to be Pig Hill, part of Tallac Knoll where Anita Baldwin kept her pigs. There is a fence behind the peacock and a number of pigs visible.

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Date: unknown

1 image

Date: unknown

Subjects: Arboretum; Tallac Knoll; Pig Hill; Peacocks

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1543

Collection: Photographs

Images

The variety of scenery at the Arboretum had made it a popular spot as a film location since the 1930's.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News The Star

Date: July 26, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News The Star

Date: July 26, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 19498AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

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Date: unknown

1 image

Date: unknown

Subjects: Arboretum; Baldwin Lake

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1440

Collection: Photographs

Images

Dedication ceremonies were held for the new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 455AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

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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

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

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 31, 1996

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 31, 1996

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 25974AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Virginia Stein is new president of the volunteer support organization for the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 10, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 10, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum; Stein, Virginia; Volunteers

Item ID: 28023AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The tropical forest at the Arboretum is described. A new exhibit opened after 4 years of development. Photos.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 7, 1995

Pages: p. D1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 7, 1995

Pages: p. D1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 4453AN

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

Peter C. Atkins, new chief executive officer of the Arboretum, is interviewed.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News The Star section

Date: March 3, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News The Star section

Date: March 3, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum; Atkins, Peter C.

Item ID: 17010AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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."

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Date: July, 1945

1 image

Date: July, 1945

Subjects: Motion pictures; Arboretum

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1522

Collection: Photographs

Images

The south lake of the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum has dropped from three acres in surface area to about two acres. In 1958, the center depth was nine feet. Now it is two feet.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 11, 1991

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 11, 1991

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 464AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

"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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 10, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 10, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum; Exhibits; Rogers, David

Item ID: 28025AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Man is riding bicycle on a path inside Rancho Santa Anita Park and Lake (later, the Arboretum), with many palm trees. Sign reads "Open to the Public Daily until 7PM, private property" and "Curves, drive slowly through park." The following information is from Sandy Snider: This is indeed, today’s Arboretum, but at the time the property was owned by a real estate syndicate named Rancho Santa Anita Inc. The enterprise was headed by the Chandler family (Harry until he died), and they bought the land from Anita Baldwin in 1936 for purposes of residential development. About 1939 they opened “the park” to visitors in hopes of encouraging land sales. About 30 acres surrounding the lake was sort of set aside as Santa Anita Park and Lake, that was roughly the area made available for movie location rentals and clearly for bicyclists, etc. 1939 is the circa date for this photograph, but it could have been anytime between 1936 and 1947 (when the land was sold to State and County for use as an Arboretum). The granite boulders lining roadways were typical Baldwin Ranch landscape features, and the pillars seen in the photo are also from Baldwin times. In the background you can see more boulders in a circular sort of shape – likely the old Baldwin Lily Pond.

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Date: c.1939

1 image

Date: c.1939

Subjects: Arboretum; Rancho Santa Anita

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 2170

Collection: Photographs

Images

The new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum has been completed and will open to the public shortly. The 8,000 sq. ft. auditorium in the new building accommodates nearly 1,000 people. It will be used for exhibits, classes and shows.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-9

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-9

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 453AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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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

Images

After using the name "Arboretum of Los Angeles" for 55 years, the Arboretum has been given permission to use the name Los Angeles County Botanic Garden. Hopefully the new name will increase attendance.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 16, 2003

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 16, 2003

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Arboretum; Los Angeles County Botanic Garden

Item ID: 25080AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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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

The Queen Anne Cottage is seen from across the lake, with a reflection of the cottage in the lake. Cottage was used by Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin. Currently on the grounds of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Original fiberboard print. Caption reads "Views of Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley, E. A. Bonine, Photo., Lamanda Park, Los Angeles Co., Cal."

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Date: c.1900?

1 image

Date: c.1900?

Subjects: Queen Anne Cottage; Arboretum

Physical Description: 5 1/4 x 8 1/2 b&w

ID: 1694

Collection: Photographs

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View of plantings and man-made waterfall at the foot of Tallac Knoll (east end). There are eight visitors to Arboretum enjoying the site.

Images

Peacock with its feathers spread is seen on what is thought to be Pig Hill, part of Tallac Knoll where Anita Baldwin kept her pigs. There is a fence behind the peacock and a number of pigs visible.

Images

The variety of scenery at the Arboretum had made it a popular spot as a film location since the 1930's.

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

Images

Dedication ceremonies were held for the new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum.

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

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

Virginia Stein is new president of the volunteer support organization for the Arboretum.

The tropical forest at the Arboretum is described. A new exhibit opened after 4 years of development. Photos.

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

Peter C. Atkins, new chief executive officer of the Arboretum, is interviewed.

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

The south lake of the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum has dropped from three acres in surface area to about two acres. In 1958, the center depth was nine feet. Now it is two feet.

"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.

Images

The new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum has been completed and will open to the public shortly. The 8,000 sq. ft. auditorium in the new building accommodates nearly 1,000 people. It will be used for exhibits, classes and shows.

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

After using the name "Arboretum of Los Angeles" for 55 years, the Arboretum has been given permission to use the name Los Angeles County Botanic Garden. Hopefully the new name will increase attendance.

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