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Baldwin, Anita

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1. "Colonel Anita Baldwin." Arcadia Observer, September 1918, page 7. 2. "Notice of 35th reunion of Balloon Corp veterans." News clip, circa 1953. 3. List of Los Angeles Times articles on Anita Baldwin. Gift to library, 1975. 4. Photo of Anita Baldwin's private car, 1914. 5. Madame Anita Baldw…
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1. "Colonel Anita Baldwin." Arcadia Observer, September 1918, page 7.
2. "Notice of 35th reunion of Balloon Corp veterans." News clip, circa 1953.
3. List of Los Angeles Times articles on Anita Baldwin. Gift to library, 1975.
4. Photo of Anita Baldwin's private car, 1914.
5. Madame Anita Baldwin. Copy of citation given Anita Baldwin, circa 1918-1919?.
6. "50 years ago today - July 1913." News clip about divorce from McClaughry, July 1963.
7. Anita Baldwin McClaughry and Maynard Dixon. Copies from Burnside, Wesley. "Maynard Dixon". 759.13 D.
8. Whereas: during the course of WWI. Copy of citation for Anita Baldwin.
9. "Earlier Days." Los Angeles Times article about Anita Baldwin's railroad car use in 1923, January, 1973.
10. "Mrs. Anita Baldwin to leave U.S." Arcadia News, August 12, 1932.
11. "Mrs. Baldwin finds terror amid repose." Los Angeles Times, February 11, 1934, Par III, page 1.
12. "My recollections of Anita Baldwin" by Claire Charles. Two copies of a three page reminiscence.
13. "Anita Baldwin funeral due." Pasadena Star News, October 25, 1939.
14. "Mrs. Baldwin in breakdown." Los Angeles Times, January 15, 1929, Part II, page 1.
15. Anita Baldwin funeral rites." Arcadia Tribune, October 26, 1939, page 1.
16. Photo of Anita Baldwin's private railroad car.
17. Union Pacific Railroad Company letter about Anita Baldwin's private railroad car.
18. "Baldwin mementos on exhibit." Arcadia Advertiser, January 28, 1970.
19. Article on Anita Baldwin written by Larry Oxenham in 1976. Includes Arcadia Tribune clippings of four articles.
20. "The piano once played by Anita Baldwin." News clip, circa 1968.
21. "Death takes Anita Baldwin." copied from Santa Anita Inc., scrapbook #3. October 1, 1939 and June 1, 1940.
22. "Anita M. Baldwin succumbs." "Anita Baldwin Funeral Set: children and friends take noted woman's body to San Francisco," Los Angeles Times, october 26, 1939. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita scrapbook #3. October 1, 1939 and June 1940.
23. California composers - biographical notes. Copied at Huntington Library, May 5, 1978.
24. Compositions by Anita Baldwin. Typed list, Arcadia Public Library, May 1978. 24 A) Letter regarding Arboretum holdings of music by Anita Baldwin, June 7, 1978.
25. "Mrs. Baldwin tears down Tallac Hotel." Sacramento Union, September 4, 1916.
26. "California poppy is used as trophy design." Pasadena Star News, April 5, 1916.
27. "Some dazzling gems." San Francisco Wasp, August 20, 1915.
28. "My Prayer." Copy of poem from Huntington Library. Received May 1978.
29. "To Dad." Copy of poem from Huntington Library, May 7, 1909.
30. Design of Maltese Cross pin by Shreve and Company.
31. Articles referring to Anita Baldwin's participation in Pasadena Tournament of Roses parade and benefits: 31 A) "Gorgeous is pageant of flowers." Pasadena Star News, January 1, 1916. 31 B) "Awards are given to floats." Pasadena Star News, January 1, 1916. 31 C) "The work for big event." Pasadena Star News, February 17, 1916. 31 D) "10,000 throng to greet fiesta at Pasadena." Los Angeles Tribune, February 22, 1916. 31 E) "Pasadena offers big attraction." La Habra Valley Progress, February 18, 1916. 31 F) "Pasadena Tournament of Roses January 1st." Visalia, CA, December 29, 1914.
32. "Baldwin heir sued." News clip, March 21, 1915.
33. "Anita Baldwin's a successful composer." Santa Ana Register, August 25, 1915.
34. "Mrs. Baldwin to build hotel and home at lake." Placerville, CA Republican, August 20, 1916.
35. " 'Omar, the Tentmaker,' play of fine artistry." News clip, September 1, 1915.
36. "Dogs more constant than men, says Anita Baldwin." San Francisco Chronicle, April 27, 1916.
37. " 'White Knight' to compete again in England." San Francisco Bulletin, May 6, 1916.
38. Correspondence relating to a pageant being done by the Dominican Convent School to music by Anita Baldwin, March 3, 1932.
39. Los Angeles County Hall of Records entry of transaction of E.J. Baldwin selling land on which stonehouse is situated (present day 58 W. Granview) to Anita Baldwin.
40. "Sierra Madre Historic Bell evokes school days of bygone era." Sierra Madre Sentinel, September 30, 1978.
41. "Will clears mystery of a tragic canvas." Los Angeles Times, August 29, 1915.
42. Colonel Charles Hoffman pamphlet keepsake, 1972.
43. "The Pantophagist", a cookbook by Anita Baldwin, circa 1933. Citizen News Company copy.
44. "The Palatists Book of Cookery" with a foreword by Mrs. Anita Baldwin, circa 1933. Assistance League of Southern California.
45. "Threatens Mrs. Anita Baldwin." News clip, July 13, 1918.
46. Anita's railroad car - its history after Anita.
47. "Mrs. Baldwin pledges scrap." Los Angeles Times, December 21, 1928, page 12.
48. "Hostess of tennis star leaves bed." Los Angeles times, January 16, 1929, Part II, page 12.
49. "Anita Baldwin undecided." Los Angeles Times, January 28, 1929, Part II, page 1.
50. "Baldwins plan trip to Europe." Los Angeles Times, March 6, 1929, Part I, page 24.
51. "Mrs. Baldwin returns home." Los Angeles Times, June 20, 1929, Part II, page 1.
52. "Park receives name urged by Anita Baldwin." Los Angeles Times, January 27, 1936, Part II, page 5.
53. "Annexation fight rages." Los Angeles times, March 5, 1936, Part II, page 10.
54. "High school site picked." Los Angeles Times, March 24, 1936, Part II, page 1. Part of Anita Baldwin Estate.
55. "Mrs. Baldwin starts trip." Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1929, Part I, page 2.
56. Starr, Kevin, "Painterly Poet, Poetic Painter." California Historical Quarterly, Winter 1977-78, pages 290-299.
57. "Anita Baldwin funeral due." Pasadena Star News, October 25, 1939.
58. "Death takes Anita Baldwin." Los Angeles Times, October 25, 1939.
59. "The Western Humanitarian," Volume 1, Number 1, July 1921.
60. Last Will and Testament of Anita Baldwin dated September 1, 1939.
61. "McClaughry asks for his children. Every allegation of Baldwin's daughter is denied." San Jose Mercury, July 10, 1913.
62. Statement of $14.00 interest due G.W. Grandy, Monrovia California on $400 note of Anita Baldwin dated March 30, 1923. Statement dated September 20, 1925.
63. "Mrs. Baldwin charges plot." Los Angeles Times, April 17, 1920, Part II, page 1.
64. "For service to babies (re: hospital)." Los Angeles Times, April 17, 1920.
65. "Huge value set on Baldwin land." Pasadena Star News, July 28, 1933.
66. "Rey El Santa Anita is dead." Los Angeles Times, July 2, 1919.
67. "For service to babies: First unit of $250,000 Anita Baldwin Hospital to be built here at once." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 21, 1920, Part II.
68. "New hospital for children: Mrs. Anita Baldwin to provide building fund." Los Angeles Daily Times, February 15, 1920.
69. 'Anita Baldwin' chapter from "The California Plutarch", Volume 1. Compiled and edited by John Steven McGroaty. J.R. Finnell, 1935. Copied from original at Glendora Public Library.
70. Copy of front page of The Western Humanitarian July 1921 featuring a photo Anita Baldwin.
71. Anita Baldwin's Peacock Brooch." As reported by Joseph R. King to Sandy Snider of the Arboretum, April 2002. History of the brooch and copy of photo of Anita wearing the brooch.
72. "Anita Baldwin artifacts to be donated to Los Angeles County Arboretum." Announcement from the office of Supervisor Mike Antonovich. January 29, 2003.
73. Inventory of items in Anita Baldwin Collection housed at the Huntington Library, San Marino. Received from the Huntington Library, March 2003. Updated list of Anita M. Baldwin Collection inventory at Huntington Library, received August 2018, from Margaux Viera.
74. Anita Baldwin Under Guard in San Rafael. circa August 1938. Newspaper article copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
75. Mrs. McClaughry changes name, now known as Anita Baldwin. Lucky Baldwin's daughter, heiress to $10,000,000 announces policy. San Francisco Chronicle, January 2, 1915.
76. Mrs. Baldwin to move. Lucky Baldwin's daughter going to Boston to enter son in Harvard. New York Times, November 15, 1922.
77. "Santa Anita Rancho offered government: troops of entire west may mobilize here for war training." Los Angeles Times, May 7, 1917. Anita M. Baldwin has offered the grounds of the Santa Anita Racing Association and the 1500 acres of land adjacent to the War Department.
78. Revisiting Anita M. Baldwin: descendant of Lucky Baldwin's daughter receives her journal, other personal items more than 70 years after her death. By Brenda Gazzar. Pasadena Star News, posted April 21, 2012 at www.pasadenastarnews.com. Retrieved on April 28, 2012.
79. Cover of the sheet music for Omar the Tent Maker, the Persian Love Play by Richard Walton Tully, selections from the music by Anita M. Baldwin. Print outs of scanned images. Sheet music not included.
80. Arcadia accorded survey permission for Baldwin roads (major highways), step toward regional plan realization is allowed by Mrs. Anita Baldwin. Pasadena Star News, February 7, 1929.
81. Six part story about Anita Baldwin and her Anoakia mansion, entitled "The Fall of the House of Baldwin," by Galen Patterson. Part 1: An introduction to an iconic family, Arcadia Weekly, January 10, 2019. Part 2: Anoakia's lifespan, Arcadia Weekly, January 17, 2019. Part 3: What happened to the Jinks Room murals? Arcadia Weekly, January 24, 2019. Part 4: Other artifacts. Arcadia Weekly, January 31, 2019. Part 5: The Pantophagist, Arcadia Weekly, February 7, 2019. Part 6: The legacy, Arcadia Weekly, February 14, 2019.
82. One of California's Big Hearted Women. Anita M. Baldwin Hospital for Babies was started by Anita Baldwin as a philanthropic enterprise. Zelzah, California Tribune, August 6, 1920. Today the Anita M. Baldwin Hospital for Babies has becaome Eisner Health. Its 2018 Impact Summary is contained in this folder.
83. Original recipes by Anita M. Baldwin for Baked Oysters Anoakia, Neige Blanche Anoakia, Domestic Duck Anoakia. These recipes were distributed at the Arcadia Historical Society and Arcadia Public Library program Anita Baldwin: an Unconventional Woman in March 2019.
84. Three articles about Anita Baldwin's floats in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade: Spoil of Thousand Gardens Crowns Silver Jubilee of Roses. Leaden Skies Lit By Magic Touch of Flora's Fingers. Photo and caption of Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry's peacock float which took three first prizes. Los Angeles Times, January 2, 1914. All Southern California Shares with Pasadena Triumph of Her Greatest Day. Cut glass trophy awarded by J. J. Sommans for most beautiful entry in parade to Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry. Prizes awarded by Shrive & Co. for best decorated two-passenger automobile with roses predominating to Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry. Los Angeles Daily Times, January 2, 1914. Yesteryear in the Times: 35 years ago January 2, 1915. A special prize was awarded the entry of Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry, which was a dove made of 5000 white roses. Queen Dextra McClaughrey rode in an entry termed "Ye Fairy of Ye Oak." Los Angeles Times, January 2, 1950. All 3 articles retrieved from Proquest Historical Newspapers on October 14, 2019.
85. Married her second cousin. Lucky Baldwin's daughter Anita mated against his wishes (Anita Baldwin marries her second cousin George W. Baldwin). Los Angeles Times, March 22, 1892. Divorced in twelve hours. Lucky Baldwin's daughter ends the romance of eight years ago (Anita Baldwin divorces George Baldwin). Los Angeles Times, October 8, 1900.
86. 36 Horses Given to Government by Anita M. Baldwin. New York Times, August 14, 1923.
87. 1910 U.S. Census showing Hull McClaughry as head of household, with wife Anita McClaughry, daughter Dextra McClaughry, son Baldwin McClaughry and three servants Walter Patterson (Black chauffeur), Elizabeth (French maid), and Wan Wing Chow (Chinese cook).
88. Anita M. Baldwin documents (copies): Certifiied Certificate of Birth states her name Anita M. Baldwin, born January 10, 1876 to parents Elias J. Baldwin and mother Jane V. Dexter, filed and certified June 20, 1921. Passport application May 24, 1921 showing her legal name Anita M. Baldwin and her signature.
89. Powerpoint presentation and notes on the life of Anita Baldwin by Sandy Snider, March 2019. Presented by Carol Libby of Arcadia Historical Society at a program at Arcadia Public Library called Anita Baldwin: an Unconventional Woman, March 16, 2019.
90. These copies are from Huntington Library, received March 16, 2021. 90A. Anita M. Baldwin certified certificate of birth, born on January 10, 1876, filed and dated June 20, 1921. 90B. Decree changing name of Anita Baldwin McClaughry to Anita M. Baldwin, May 19, 1921. 90C. Newspaper clipping undated Anita M'Claughry takes maiden name. After January 1, 1915, she will do business under the name Anita M. Baldwin.
91. State of California Death Certificate of Anita Baldwin, date of death October 25, 1939.
92. Article "Lantern of Hope," in a publication of the California Medical Center Foundation, undated. History of the Anita M. Baldwin Hospital for Babies, with a picture of the exterior from 1922, and of the nursery.
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Churches

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1. "Arcadia Community Church." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930. 2. "Where Arcadia worships (Arcadia Community Church)." News clip, 1933. 3. "His excellency blesses (Holy Angels)." News clip, no date. 4. Program "Arcadia Presbyterian Church, a service of dedication." September 23, 1962 and…
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1. "Arcadia Community Church." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
2. "Where Arcadia worships (Arcadia Community Church)." News clip, 1933.
3. "His excellency blesses (Holy Angels)." News clip, no date.
4. Program "Arcadia Presbyterian Church, a service of dedication." September 23, 1962 and brochure "The new Arcadia Presbyterian Church" including description of church and photos. Program and 2 copies of brochure in same envelope.
5. "New church rising (First Church of Christ Scientist)." Arcadia Tribune, July 9, 1967.
6. "40th Anniversary - Arcadia Presbyterian Church." 1954 commemorative brochure.
7. Arcadia Presbyterian Church - 60th anniversary, 1974.
8. "60 years and growing." Commemorative brochure on the Arcadia Presbyterian Church, 1974.
9. "The Arcadia Presbyterian." Daily News Post, May 18, 1974.
10. "First Catholic Church." Arcadia Tribune, August 22, 1974.
11. "Arcadia Church now." Arcadia Tribune, May 16, 1974.
12. "Old Latin mass said." Los Angeles Times, July 9, 1977, Part 1, page 29.
13. "Temple Shaarei Tikvah." Typed information sheet, no date.
14. "Church of the Good Shepherd." Brochure to promote financing, 1948.
15. "Lutheran Church 40th Anniversary Celebration." Brochure, June 25, 1978.
16. "City churches traced to 1906." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1978.
17. "Parish dedicated to 'Holy Angels'." Arcadia Tribune Supplement, September 14, 1978.
18. "Jewish center dream to come true Sunday (Foothill Jewish Temple). News clip circa May 11, 1965.
19. "We would be building - the master plan for the Church of the Good Shepherd." Brochure, May 1951.
20. "Holy Angels Catholic Church started in railroad packing shed 12 years ago." Arcadia Tribune, December 18, 1947, page 16.
21. Church of the Good Shepherd (Methodist) brochure circa 1993.
22. "Arcadia Community Church." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934, page A3.
23. "Brief History of the Church of the Holy Angels in Arcadia, CA." Church Directory, 1935-1985.
24. "Lenten Pathways." Lenten Daily Devotionals of the Church of the Good Shepherd, February and March 1989.
25. "Holy Angels Church started in railroad shed 12 years ago." Arcadia Tribune, December 13 or 18, 1947.
26. "Church that started as Sunday School in former saloon faces fine future." Arcadia Community Presbyterian .
27. Arcadia hill once scene of moving Easter worship; cross now windfall. Arcadia Tribune. April 6, 1947. n.p.
28. Arcadia Presbyterian Church Directory, 1969. Church located at First and Alice Streets.
29. Arcadia Presbyterian Church Christmas card showing the sanctuary on front of card. c. 1959.
30. Postcard invitation to a community open house on Sunday, May 4, 2003 at the new Christian Science Church at 620 South First Avenue. Color drawing of church on front.
31. Church of the Good Shepherd directory, Fall 2003, with artwork by W.R. McNall.
32. Church of the Good Shepherd directory, 1997. United Methodist, 400 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007.
33. Arcadia Presbyterian Church celebrating 100 years--1914 to 2014. Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 2014. The church is located at 121 Alice Street, Arcadia, CA, 91006.
34. Church Directory of Holy Angels Parish: a Roman Catholic Community, 2010-celebrating 75 years of faith.
35. Arcadia Christian School marks its 70th anniversary, by Jonathan Tsou. Arcadia Weekly, September 10, 2015.
36. Church of the Good Shepherd new building plans, undated. Includes minister's message by Thatcher Jordan, "new church school unit," and description of the church architecture of the new church building as "English Country style," in keeping with the present buildings and Gothic lines. Seating will fit 758.
37. History of The Santa Anita Church, 226 West Colorado Boulevard, Arcadia, CA 91007. Retrieved from website santaanitachurch.org on May 11, 2019.
38. History of Arcadia Congregational Church, 2706 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Retrieved from website arcadiaucc.org on May 11, 2019.
39. History of Church of the Good Shepherd (a United Methodist Church), 400 West Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007. Retrieved from website www.cgsum.org on May 11, 2019.
40. Three pamphlets from Church of the Good Shepherd-Methodist-Arcadia,CA -1) The Challenge of our new Church "Let's look at the budget $81,447." 2) Why a budget? 1952-53 budget of $23,470 3) Church of the Good Shepherd Methodist, 400 West Duarte Road, Questions & Answers about weddings at the church.
41. Two items from Arcadia Presbyteryan Church. 1) One sheet of letterhead Arcadia Presbyterian Church, First Avenue and Alice Street, Office phone DOuglas7-3040, Minister: J. Davis Barnard, Assistant Minister: Arthur Dahlberg, Jr. Secretary: Fern L. Thompson, and Director of Music: Bernard J. Rockwood. 2) Clipper Club Yearbook 1950-Annual Installation Program, January 3, 1950 with officers names and member directory.
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1. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce promotional brochure, circa 1924-1925. 2. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce promotional brochure of Arcadia- Southern California, circa 1929. 3. Arcadia Police and Firemen. Annual souvenir, 1927. 4. "Los Angeles: a guide to the city and its environs." Copy of pages fro…
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1. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce promotional brochure, circa 1924-1925.
2. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce promotional brochure of Arcadia- Southern California, circa 1929.
3. Arcadia Police and Firemen. Annual souvenir, 1927.
4. "Los Angeles: a guide to the city and its environs." Copy of pages from a guide book, 1941.
5. "Opulent city area." Arcadia Tribune, August 21, 1968.
6. "Ninety-two and still going (and growing) strong." Pasadena Weekly, November 10-16, 1995.
7. "Arcadia prestige city." Pasadena Star News, May 25, 1970.
8. "Background: location, history." Page from City of Arcadia General Plan report, March 1972.
9. "Arcadia History." Arcadia Tribune, September 24, 1967.
10. "Indiana, rustlers haunt city street." Arcadia Tribune, July 17, 1968.
11. "Community designed with living in mind." Daily News Post, May 20, 1963.
12. "Arcadia description - 29 point list of advantages of Arcadia." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919.
13. Community Profile - City of Arcadia, California. Fall 1995.
14. Community Scan and Strategic Vision: Arcadia, California. January, 1991. A group project submitted in partial fulfillment for requirements of the Doctoral Program in Education Management to the University of LaVerne. (1 of 3)
15. Community Scan and Strategic Vision: Arcadia, California. January, 1991. A group project submitted in partial fulfillment for requirements of the Doctoral Program in Education Management to the University of LaVerne. (2 of 3)
16. Community Scan and Strategic Vision: Arcadia, California. January, 1991. A group project submitted in partial fulfillment for requirements of the Doctoral Program in Education Management to the University of LaVerne. (3 of 3)
17. "Community Profile - City of Arcadia." Los Angeles Times, May 3, 1996.
18. Welcome to the City of Arcadia. undated guide to city information. circa 1998.
19. City of Arcadia packet of information. c.1998
20. Welcome to the City of Arcadia. A resident's guide to city information. undated. circa 1990?
21. photocopies from LOST AND FOUND by Elizabeth Pomeroy. Contains description of Santa Anita Railroad Depot, Queen Anne Cottage and U.S. Army Balloon School. c.2000
22. All About Arcadia. Overview of Arcadia with information which includes statistical profile (1996) plus economic growth and trends from 1989-1996.
23. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce "Welcome to Arcadia" and "A Brief History of Arcadia" information sheets. 2002
24. Arcadia, a city of peacocks, race horses and top-rated public schools. Pasadena Star News : Living Here Magazine, 2003 edition, p. 70.
25. "In Arcadia's Highlands, rustic charm." Description of the Highlands neighborhood. Los Angeles Times, November 23, 2003, p. K2.
26. Arcadia: race track remains central to identity. Living Here (a magazine insert of the Pasadena Star news), 2005 edition.
27. Great place for kids: Business Week magazine names Arcadia best city to raise children, The Weekly Star, Novemer 20, 2008.
28. Arcadia is one of the best places to raise your kids 2009, as rated by online edition of Business Week, November 10, 2008. Retrieved from Yahoo finance page on March 4, 2009 and Businessweek.com on December 17, 2008.
29. For the second year in a row, Arcadia is named one of the best places to raise your kids 2010, as rated by BusinessWeek.com. Retrieved from BusinessWeek.com on November 19, 2009.
30. Southern California weekend: day trip Arcadia, Sunset magazine, March 2012. Things to do in Arcadia.
31. Neighborhood spotlight Arcadia; Garden spot stays on a fast track; Arboretum, Santa Anita and a huge mall make up a San Gabriel Valley trifecta. Population breakdown Los Angeles Times, November 7, 2017.
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Historical Society

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1. "Caminos." First anniversary publication of Historical Society, May 1954. Three copies. 2. "Historical Society ..." Arcadia Tribune, February 21, 1955. 3. "Historical Society dedicates." Arcadia Tribune, May 17, 1956. 4. "Arcadia history now displayed." News clip, circa 1966. 5. "Historical…
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1. "Caminos." First anniversary publication of Historical Society, May 1954. Three copies.
2. "Historical Society ..." Arcadia Tribune, February 21, 1955.
3. "Historical Society dedicates." Arcadia Tribune, May 17, 1956.
4. "Arcadia history now displayed." News clip, circa 1966.
5. "Historical Society to open." Arcadia Tribune, October 20, 1966.
6. "Historical items on display." Arcadia Tribune, February, 1967.
7. "Society marks." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.
8. "Caminos." Newsletter of Historical Society, October 1974.
9. Commemorating Silver Anniversary brochure, October 1977.
10. Invitation to the dedication of the Arcadia Historical Society Museum. Official program of service held May 20, 1956 in Arcadia County Park. NOTE: This location later had to be vacated and use of the building returned to Los Angeles County.
11. "Arcadia welcomes new museum." Highlander, March 13, 1984, page 1.
12. "Caminos." Newsletter of Historical Society, March 1978.
13. Previews of coming attractions, 1988.
14. Arcadia Historical Museum brochure, 1989.
15. Development Services Department Staff Report recommending acceptance of $300,000 from Ruth and Charles Gilb to the Arcadia Historical Society for a new historical museum.
16. Program from Ruth V. and Charles E. Gilb Historical Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony. March 3, 2000.
17. Former Arcadia Mayor Floretta Lauber elected president of the Arcadia Historical Society. Sunday Star, July 15, 2001, p. A1.
18. Memo to the Mayor and City Council from Don Penman, Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director on the "Report and Recommendation to Approve the Lease Agreement Between the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Historical Society for the Lease and Construction of the Historical Museum." March 16, 1999. (Money donated by Ruth and Charles Gilb to build a new Arcadia Historical Museum.)
19. "Caminos." Newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, May 2002, November 2002, January 2003, March 2003, c. October 2003, April 2005, January 2007, May 2010, October 2011.
20. Arcadia Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony, May 14, 2008 at LA County Arcadia Park. Unveiling of "History Lives Here" markers.
21. "The Beat Goes On: Arcadia's Backyard Bands of the Sixties," October 15, 2009. Arcadia Historical Society Brown Bag Lunch Talk with Gene Glasco. The bands, namely Fenwyck, CRY, and Mystery Brothers, and music of Arcadian Pat Robinson were discussed.
22. Arcadia Historical Society press release dated December 3, 2009. Historical marker dedication: Santa Anita Park, part of the 75th anniversary opening day celebration December 26, 2009. The marker is the sixth in a series created by the Society under the slogan, "History Lives Here."
23. Press release--Historical marker dedication: Adams' Pack Station on April 17, 2011. Part of 75th anniversary celebration, last remaining station of its kind in forest, 5th anniversary of ownership by Deb and Sue Burgess. This is the seventh marker dedicated by the Arcadia Historical Society. February 25, 2011.
24. Historical marker deducation and sneak preview Sept. 24 and Oct. 2 Los Angeles County Arboretum (former home of Lucky Baldwin). Ninth marker dedicated by the Arcadia Historical Society, showcases vintage photographs and descriptions of the history and evolution of the Los Angeles County Arboretum that was once the home of Arcadia founder Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, near main entrance of Arboretum. Mountain Views News, p. 6, September 15, 2012.
25. "History Lives Here" historical marker #10 noting Arcadia city founder Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, to be installed November, 2012.
26. History Lives Here historical marker #10 dedication in Arcadia April 16: Elias "Lucky" Baldwin. Arcadia Weekly, p. 9, March 28, 2013, near Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue.
27. History Lives Here historical marker #9 at Arboretum, by Lauragene Swenson. The Weekly Star, p. 2, October 7, 2012.
28. History Lives Here historical marker #10 dedication April 16: Elias "Lucky" Baldwin. Mountain Views News, p. 7, March 30, 2013.
29. "Walk of Champions Coming to Arcadia," Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 27, 2013. Funds are being raised to install the first fifty plaques in the sidewalks along Huntington Drive, in Arcadia's historic downtown area, to celebrate famous race horses, like Seabiscuit, jockeys, and trainers with a new Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions.
30. Bits and pieces about the Arcadia Historical Society. Objectives of the society and a brief history of the Arcadia Historical Society. n.d.
31. Arcadia Historical Society, Inc. By-Laws. Final draft #7, June 2005.
32. Echoes of hoofbeats: Thoroughbred Walk of Champions to honor history of horse racing. Sandy Snider gives talk about the project at the museum. Pasadena Star News, August 23, 2014.
33. Grand opening and dedication September 27, 2014 of the Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions, from page 1 of the Fall 2014 City of Arcadia Newsletter "Arcadia Community News."
34. Arcadia Historical Society to unveil Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions. Arcadia Weekly, September 11, 2014.
35A. Save the date-Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions Grand Opening color postcard, September 27, 2014. 35 B. Invitation to grand opening.
36A. Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions, a project of Arcadia Historical Society, brochure. 36B. Invitation to Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions Gala Celebration honoring 2015 and 2016 inductess, special recognition Victor Espinoza, May 24, 2016.
37. Historical Markers Project-History Lives Here staff report from William R. Kelly, City Manager to Mayor and City Council, June 3, 2003. Summary, discussions, fiscal impact and recomendation to proceed with project.
38. Arcadia Depot & Hotel historical marker dedication January 26 at Arcadia Transit Plaza, Mountain Views News, January 24, 2017.
39. Arcadia Historical Society's annual membership meeting and achievement award celebration for Arcadia Chinese Association's 35 years of community service, May 13, 2017. Lists past presidents of Arcadia Chinese Association, and program.
40. Caminos-Newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society Spring 2016 contains Chronology of Arcadia's railways from 1883 to 2016 when Metro Gold Line Arcadia station was dedicated. Caminos-Newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Fall 2018 contains articles about Ed Andersen's presentation Lucky Baldwin: the man who was never licked, the annual Moon Festival, Downtown Halloween Festival, and Baldwin Lake "History Lives Here" historical marker. Caminos-Newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society Spring 2019, contains articles about Carol Libby's annual garden party, origins of Methodist Hospital of Southern California, historical plaque dedication at Cuccia Mansion-Quint House, the presentation of the program Anita Baldwin: an unconventional woman at Arcadia Public Library, and new directors on the Arcadia Historical Society Board.
41. The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Winter 2020, Volume 1, Edition 1, its inaugural edition, contains article about how the Arcadia Bulletin newspaper came to be. The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Spring 2020, contains article about 1918-a year of destiny in Arcadia (Cooperative Arcadians-Arcadia Woman's Club, Rose Parade, Balloon School, Ross Field). The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Fall 2020. Volume 1, Edition 3. Includes remembrance of Carol G. Libby, 1929-2020. The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Spring 2021. Volume II, Edition 1. Murder mystery is smash success! The Society's annual Murder Mystery Dinner raised more than $3000 to further the mission of the Society. Fall 2021 newsletter. Volume II, Edition 2. Anita M. Baldwin statue unveiled! Statue of Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's daughter, Anita, was unveiled October 25, 2021 on the grounds of the Le Meridien Hotel on Huntington Drive. Dubbed "A Legacy of Charity" in homage to Ms. Baldwin's famous philanthropic spirit, the bronze figure displays eleven elements, each representing an important aspect of Ms. Baldwin's life. Winter 2022 newsletter, Vol II, Edition 3. Spring 2022 newsletter, Vol II, Edition 4. The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Winter 2024, Volume IV, Edition 1. Spotlights board member Jolene Cadenbach and includes article on Ross Field balloon school.
42. Historical Tid Bits about Cuccia-Quint house, built 1919 at 526 Duarte Road, honored as Arcadia's first historic landmark. Historical Tid Bits about Cozad Park at southwest corner of Second Avenue and Huntington Drive.
43. Program-Dedication of Historical Marker #11 at Gold Line Arcadia Station, Arcadia Transit Plaza on January 26, 2017. See also VF Railroads, #22 for Arcadia's Railway Transportation Chronology Timeline.
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History

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1. "Arcadia, California 1903-1978" Booklet offered by Home Federal Savings. Two copies. 2. "History of the Arboretum - the first 25 years." Lasca Leaves, March 1973, anniversary issue. 3. "Anniversary reminds Arcadians of roots." Los Angeles Times, September 24, 1978. 4. "Queen City earns her d…
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1. "Arcadia, California 1903-1978" Booklet offered by Home Federal Savings. Two copies.
2. "History of the Arboretum - the first 25 years." Lasca Leaves, March 1973, anniversary issue.
3. "Anniversary reminds Arcadians of roots." Los Angeles Times, September 24, 1978.
4. "Queen City earns her diamonds." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978, supplement.
5. "Milestone marked by multi-faceted changes." Arcadia Tribune, September 12, 1978, supplement.
6. "Historical references for Arcadia." List of names gathered by Carla Maggio.
7. "History of Arcadia." Thirteen page brief history written by former librarian Jim Kirks.
8. "New book allows Arcadians chance." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1980. Article and photo about proposed pictorial history of Arcadia to be written by Librarian Pat McAdam and the Arboretum's Sandy Snider.
9. "Orders being taken now for City historical book." Highlander Community News, October 27, 1980. Article and photo.
10. "Arcadia's pictorial history waits in the wings." Highlander Community News, October 1, 1980.
11. Information brief furnished by Robert J. Bunker to the City of Arcadia, June 11, 1991. Correspondence attached.
12. Article in the Monrovia Planet, April 30, 1887, page 3. Regarding the new buildings being constructed, the railroad work, and the sale of lots in Arcadia.
13. "Arcadia, Monrovia's youngest sister, and her progress." The Monrovia Planet, April 9, 1887, page 2.
14. Article in the Monrovia Messenger, February 12, 1891, page 4. Regarding Arcadia and Santa Anita, and growth of the city.
15. "Arcadia news notes." Monrovia Messenger, January 28, 1892.
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Maps (1880s-1949)

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1. Arcadia, California, 1923. 2. Arcadia, November 1927. 3. Map of Sierra Madre and vicinity, 1937. 4. Map of the City of Arcadia, California, 1937. (precincts). Published by Arcadia Daily Tribune for Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. 5. City of Arcadia showing former names of streets, 1937. Former stre…
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1. Arcadia, California, 1923.
2. Arcadia, November 1927.
3. Map of Sierra Madre and vicinity, 1937.
4. Map of the City of Arcadia, California, 1937. (precincts). Published by Arcadia Daily Tribune for Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
5. City of Arcadia showing former names of streets, 1937. Former street names.
6. Zoning map of the City of Arcadia, 1940. (Missing as of 4-28-2011)
7. Arcadia. Given anonymously.
8. Arcadia. Given by Mrs. Oscar Staquist.
9. Map showing location of Eaton's Santa Anita.
10. Arcadia, California, 1923.
11. E.J. Baldwin's Santa Anita Colony.
12. "Historic map of Arcadia." News clip, 1967.
13. Map of part of Santa Anita Tract, 1910.
14. Birds eye view of Arcadia and Santa Anita tract, 1887.
15. Map of Arcadia, the city of homes, 1947.
16. Map of Arcadia, 1887.
17. Map of the Santa Anita Rancho, undated.
18. Location of map of U.S. Balloon School, August 1918.
19. Tract #2409 - D.S. Unruh. C.E., August 29, 1912. Detailed engineer's drawing important as it shows railroads.
20. Gillespie's Guide, 1934. Pocket map book of Los Angeles and vicinity, 71 pages.
21. Map of a part of Santa Anita Tract, 1886. H.J. Stevenson, surveyor. Acquired through Huntington Library, April 1, 1979.
22. Hand-drawn map of business district at Huntington Drive and First Avenue, circa 1930.
23. Portions of Los Angeles County, October 16, 1912. Copied from the Southern Pacific Railroad brochure loaned by Sid Platford.
24. Map of Arcadia - Santa Anita tract, 1887. Acquired through Huntington Library.
25. Map of the town of BALDWIN in the Santa Anita Tract. Acquired through Huntington Library.
26. Pocket atlas of Los Angeles City and County - showing Arcadia, 1942.
27. Rand McNally, 1924 Detailed Auto Trail Maps of California, Los Angeles and vicinity and San Francisco and vicinity. Compliments of Hellman Bank (6th and Main, Los Angeles).
28. Map of Arcadia, the city of homes. Issued by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, circa 1941-1945. It states the "operation of the track has been suspended for the duration of the war."
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Pony Express Museum

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Note: 1939 Arcadia City Directory lists Lyon's Pony Express Museum address as 130 W. Huntington Drive. It opened formally on Sunday, March 31, 1935. Last appeared in 1953-54 directory. Was vacant in 1955 directory. 1. Promotional brochure from Pasadena location. Photocopied at Pasadena Public Lib…
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Note: 1939 Arcadia City Directory lists Lyon's Pony Express Museum address as 130 W. Huntington Drive. It opened formally on Sunday, March 31, 1935. Last appeared in 1953-54 directory. Was vacant in 1955 directory. 1. Promotional brochure from Pasadena location. Photocopied at Pasadena Public Library, March 1931.
2. Pasadena man saves relics. Christian Science Monitor, circa 1933.
3. Pony Express Museum. Overland Monthly. March 1933.
4. Relics recall thrilling days of daring rides. copied from unknown source, December 11, 1930.
5. History book with a shingle roof. Los Angeles Times December 4, 1930?
6. Bandits gun imbedded in log. Pasadena Star News January 7, 1932.
7. Highlights from 1934. Arcadia Tribune December 28, 1934.
8. To attract thousands. Arcadia Tribune November 2, 1934.
9. To re-zone for Museum. Arcadia Tribune November 16, 1934.
10. W.P. Lyon will buy old camps. Arcadia Tribune October 16, 1934.
11. Museum to be opened on Sunday. Arcadia Tribune. March 29, 1935.
12. Formal opening of Pony Express Museum held on Sunday; Oldfield here. Arcadia Tribune April 5, 1935.
13. Relics of the frontier. Good photos taken from unknown periodical. n.d.
14. Pony Express Museum may be shipped to Sacramento for Jubilee Fete. Arcadia Tribune December 6, 1938.
15. Buffet supper to be served. Arcadia Tribune October 12, 1939.
16. Pony Express Museum to get Twain books. Arcadia News Post. March 7, 1932.
17. Irving Cobb, Eight Wooden Indians. Pasadena Star News May 6, 1940.
18. The sprawling old frame. from: LOS ANGELES: A GUIDE TO THE CITY AND ITS ENVIRONS (AMERICAN GUIDE SERIES). New York: Hastings House, 1941.
19. His relic collection is famous. Arcadia Daily Tribune. August 31, 1936.
20. When Arcadia museum relic collector sought U.S. appropriation. Arcadia Tribune. October 2, 1941.
21. Pony Express Museum. Pacific Pathways. June 1946.
22. Graveyard for ghost towns. American Magazine, January 1946; 2p., photos.
23. Recovery completed. Arcadia Tribune. May 27, 1948.
24. W. Parker Lyon, Pony Express Museum owner dies. Pasadena Star News December 15, 1949.
25. Pony Express Museum to move. Los Angeles Times March 4, 1954.
26. Pony Express Museum to be moved. Arcadia Tribune March 4, 1954
27. Historical Society founds Arcadia Park Museum. Arcadia Tribune February 21, 1955.
28. Pony Express Museum to have home in Nevada. Arcadia Tribune January 20, 1955.
29. The man who beat City Hall. Arcadia Tribune November 20, 1968.
30. Notepaper with Pony Express themes, one by Edna Lenz and one by Justine Wishek.
31. Presidential cigar butts among. Arcadia Tribune February 2, 1978.
32. Pony Express Station. news clip December 11, 1930.
33. Train of 1875 rolls again. Pasadena Star News May 6, 1940.
34. Museum itself copies old Pony Express Post. news photo and caption, March 13, 1930.
35. Pony Express Museum. news clip December 11, 1930.
36. Pony Express Museum in Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune August 2, 1935.
37. Sail away. Nevada State Journal, p.3 photo and caption June 9, 1975
38. Special guest pass from Harrah's auction.
39. Wild West Museum wowed patrons. Pasadena Star News "Cheers" section, February 25, 1994.
40. W. Parker Lyon, man of many pasts, dies suddenly after 84 full years. Arcadia Journal December 21, 1949. copied from paper in Scrapbook #8.
41. W. Parker Lyon Narrow Gauge Railroad "Haw Haw Route" first class ticket. (Stored in Box #31 with museum scrapbook.)
42. E-mail dated October 31, 2000 from Leon F. Case describing his memories of the museum when he was a young boy of 8 years.
43. W. Parker Lyon Pony Express Museum promotional flyer published after move from Pasadena to Arcadia. 8 1/2 x 11, 2-sided w/photos, c.1935, 6 copies.
44. Pad of forms used by the museum for western property rentals. c.1940s.
45. "Parker Lyon's Pony Express Museum."Arcadia Weekly, August 22, 2002; p. 17.
46. "William Parker Lyon's Pony Express Museum," by Donald Duke. Page 7. The Branding Iron - Westerners Los Angeles Corral, Spring 2005, Number 239.
47. Print out of scanned postcard image of Old Clothes Line, Pony Express Museum, Arcadia, Calif. Clothes line hangs in front of a "Chinese laundry."
48. Ton of relics added to Pony Express Museum by Lyon after Nevada trek. Arcadia Tribune, p1, August 9, 1935.
49. A Remarkable Express Museum, Express Messenger, December 1928. Description of W. Parker Lyon's Express Museum, at his home Oak Knoll estate in Pasadena at 1161 Virginia Road, which is shown by special appointment. Article describes his collections.
50. Midcentury modern gets landmark status. W. Parker Lyon House gets Pasadena City Council backing for designation. Designed by architect Thornton Ladd and built in 1948, the midcentury modern home is located at 280 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA.
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Railroads

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1. "View from the foothills." Arcadia Tribune, November 23, 1947. 2. "How railroad opened valley." Arcadia Tribune, May 7, 1969. 3. "Early transportation." The View, Sierra Madre, September 27, 1973. 4. "The San Gabriel Valley Rapid Transit Railroad." Historical Society of Southern Californi…
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1. "View from the foothills." Arcadia Tribune, November 23, 1947.
2. "How railroad opened valley." Arcadia Tribune, May 7, 1969.
3. "Early transportation." The View, Sierra Madre, September 27, 1973.
4. "The San Gabriel Valley Rapid Transit Railroad." Historical Society of Southern California, p. 213-220. September 1951.
5. "Projected rail lines in area." Sierra Madre Vista, 1888.
6. "Prices on rapid transit line." Sierra Madre Vista, September 8, 1888.
7. Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Railroad - Orange Belt Route. (2 pages showing map and schedule of stops) Southern California - a Semi-tropic Paradise by Warner Brothers, published by Times Mirror Company, Printers, 1886-1887.
8. "If we announce in these columns that Sierra Madre would have two additional rail lines." Sierra Madre Vista, April 19, 1889.
9. "It has transpired that agents of the Rapid Transit Road have been quietly buying." Sierra Madre Vista, September 6, 1889.
10. Railroads-chronology. List complied by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum Historical Section, June 1979.
11. "History of City's first railroad line traced." News clip, no date. It refers to Pasadena, but is related to Arcadia.
12. Report of derailment of Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad at Santa Anita, California on September 4, 1945. Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington D.C.
13. "Five dead and 100 injured as Santa Fe train derails here." Arcadia Tribune, p.1, September 6, 1945.
14. "The police and the wreck." Arcadia Tribune, p.1, September 10, 1945.
15. "Inquest in wreck of limited to be held tomorrow." Arcadia Tribune, p.1, September 10, 1945.
16. "Crew negligence blamed at inquest of Santa Fe wreck." Arcadia Tribune, p.1, September 13, 1945.
17. Official time tables of Pacific Electric Railway, including to Baldwin's Ranch. Effective Jan. 15, 1904. photocopy.
18. 1923 map of Pacific Electric Railway routes.
19. 1914 map showing routes for the A.T.& S.F. RY Coast Lines, other railroads and electric roads in Los Angeles County.
20. Travel Town Museum souvenir album. c.1992.
21. Travel Town Coloring Book from the Travel Town Transportation Museum. Printed 1997. The second coloring page features a maze to the Arcadia Depot. Caption says "Arcadia Freight Depot was a Southern Pacific freight station located at First and Santa Clara Street in Arcadia, California. It was saved from demolition by Parker Lyon and moved to Travel Town in 1955."
22. Arcadia's Railway Transportation Chronology timeline from 1883 to 2016. Presented on January 26, 2017 by Arcadia Historical Society at the dedication of its History Lives Here Historical Marker at the Gold Line Arcadia Station. See also
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Railroads-Arcadia Railroad Station

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1. "Old Arcadia train depot to be dedicated at Pomona." News clip with picture, no date. (Picture is the same as photo #10) 2. "The old depot." News clip, September 20, 1966. 3. "Arcadia landmark threatened." Daily News Post, parts I and II, September 4, 1965. 4. "Arcadia adds to railroad a…
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1. "Old Arcadia train depot to be dedicated at Pomona." News clip with picture, no date. (Picture is the same as photo #10)
2. "The old depot." News clip, September 20, 1966.
3. "Arcadia landmark threatened." Daily News Post, parts I and II, September 4, 1965.
4. "Arcadia adds to railroad annals." Arcadia Tribune, September 12, 1971.
5. "A glimpse of Arcadia's past." Arcadia News-Post, September 1, 1971.
6. "Depot to pass into history." Arcadia News-Post, August 20, 1979.
7. "Arcadia's depots head for history." Arcadia News-Post, August 6, 1969.
8. "Two volunteer workers begin work on depot." News Post, September 12, 1969.
9. "Train depot tells sad, sad stories." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1969?
10. "Working on the railroad." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.
11. "Old Arcadia depot lives." Arcadia Tribune, August 29, 1971.
12. "A bit of Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, September 17, 1969.
13. "Abandoned station not forgotten." Arcadia Tribune, March 9, 1978.
14. Information on Wm. Kreutzkamp, station agent, Santa Fe Station. Summer 1978.
15. Arcadia Santa Fe Station was apparently completed early in 1887. Information based on the research of Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, November 1979.
16. Postcard size drawing of the Arcadia Station in three colors. No date.
17. "Santa Fe reaches California by overcoming many obstacles." Arcadia Historical Society, no date.
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Railroads-Santa Anita Station

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1. "Santa Fe starts Arcadia towards ultimate in cooperation." Arcadia Historical Society, no date. 2. "The old Santa Anita Station." Newspaper photo plate of station with buggy, no date. 3. "Worn Santa Anita Station links California of old." Los Angeles Times with photos, February 26, 1939. 4…
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1. "Santa Fe starts Arcadia towards ultimate in cooperation." Arcadia Historical Society, no date.
2. "The old Santa Anita Station." Newspaper photo plate of station with buggy, no date.
3. "Worn Santa Anita Station links California of old." Los Angeles Times with photos, February 26, 1939.
4. Woman station master, Nora Higganson, 1895-1898. Information from Sandy Snider, Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, June 6, 1975.
5. "Taxi, mister." Article by Robert Clark from Westways, p.7, August 1947.
6. Elevation drawings of Santa Anita Station. West and front drawings. No date.
7. "Catching flavor of cowboy era." By Ed Ainsworth, Los Angeles Times, February 1964.
8. "Colorful landmark reprieved." Independent Star News, March 1, 1964.
9. "Time running out." Inter-city news photo and caption, circa 1964.
10. "Move or oblivion for station." Inter-city news photo and article, circa 1964.
11. "Lucky's heirs uninterested in old depot." News clip, September 1, 1966.
12. "Arcadia Historical Society to hear Santa Anita Depot report." Independent Star News, October 8, 1967.
13. "Santa Anita Station has survival." Arcadia News-Post, April 5, 1967.
14. "Old Santa Fe depot fate." Arcadia Tribune, February 12, 1967.
15. "This is an attraction of the future." Arcadia Tribune, May 11, 1967.
16. "Lucky Baldwin's old train station nears new home." Los Angeles Times, May 14, 1967.
17. State of California, Governor's Office stationery. Letter from Win Adams to the Santa Anita Republican Women's Club, regarding moving the station. January 7, 1968.
18. "Train depot to gain city help." Arcadia Tribune, January 14, 1968.
19. "Depot fund climbs to $5,600." Arcadia Tribune, April 4, 1968.
20. "Lucky Baldwin stories recalled regarding railway station ceremony." News clip, September 12, 1968.
21. "Built in 1885." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, May 23, 1968.
22. "Save the station." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1968.
23. "Depot work on schedule." News clip, July 1969.
24. "Ceremony held Wednesday at Santa Fe site." News clip with two photos, circa September 11, 1968.
25. "Successful conclusion." News clip, September 15, 1968.
26. "Station fans hold going-away party." News clip, September 15, 1968.
27. "Santa Anita Station." Chapter from the book, Nuestro Pueblo, 1940, p. 168.
28. "First bricks." Arcadia Tribune, November 2, 1969.
29. "The old Santa Fe Depot." Arcadia News-Post, August 29, 1969.
30. "Arcadia depots head for history." Arcadia News-Post, August 6, 1969.
31. "Taking shape." Arcadia Tribune, October 1, 1969.
32. "Going up." Arcadia Tribune, September 7, 1969.
33. "Save the station campaign." Arcadia News-Post, July 24, 1968.
34. "The Santa Anita Depot." Lasca Leaves, volume XV, number 1, March 1970.
35. "$29,628 given for depot; restoration almost done." Arcadia Tribune, circa April 1970.
36. "Mrs. Sidney Platford, Arcadia Historical Society." Arcadia News-Post, July 2, 1970.
37. "History of the preservation of the Santa Anita Santa Fe Depot in Arcadia, California." Report by the Arcadia Historical Society, June 1970.
38. "Santa Anita Station - Santa Fe Railroad." Article by Bruce R. Wetmore, Curator. No Date.
39. "Flag for depot." Arcadia Tribune, January 11, 1970.
40. "Lucky Baldwin railroad depot premiere night." Arcadia News-Post, July 2, 1970.
41. "Put 200 men to work." Arcadia News-Post, July 22, 1970.
42. "Members of the Chamber of Commerce." Arcadia News-Post, June 17, 1970.
43. "Patricia Warren, Arboretum Historical Curator." Arcadia News-Post, September 18, 1970.
44. "Depot dedication full of nostalgia." Arcadia News-Post, September 30, 1970.
45. "Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli." Arcadia News-Post, September 26, 1970.
46. Invitation to official dedication ceremonies for Santa Anita Depot. September 25, 1970.
47. "A dream come true in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, September 27, 1970.
48. "Golden spike marks finish." Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1971.
49. "Historic Society drive preserved Santa Fe Depot." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.
50. "The Santa Anita Station." Cover of The View from Sierra Madre, September 28, 1972.
51. "History of the Santa Anita (Santa Fe) Depot." Historical Society.
52. "Santa Anita Station." 8x10 drawing by E. Reukama, circa 1969.
53. "Lucky Baldwin furnished the brick." 3x5 photo.
54. "Santa Anita Depot history." Article by Patricia Warren of the Arboretum.
55. "Santa Anita Depot." The Westerners, June 1974.
56. Blue prints from Laddie Dick.
57. "The Harvard telescope was unloaded." Notes by W.W. Robinson in The San Gabriel Mountains, 1977.
58. "Demolition-threatened depot now popular Arcadia landmark." Arcadia Tribune, March, 5, 1978.
59. Miscellaneous news clips relating Santa Anita Railroad Station, Sierra Madre Vista, 1890-1891.
60. "We were shown the plans and specifications of the new depot." Sierra Madre Vista, April 14, 1888.
61. "Santa Anita Station was opened for use on November 1, 1890." Research by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, November 1979.
62. "The story of the Santa Anita Depot." Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, given at the 10th anniversary of its dedication, September 1980.
63. "Santa Anita Depot." Pasadena Union, p. A1, September 6, 1972.
64. Original Santa Anita Station when Old ranch Road crossed the tracks. Sepia postcard, Coldwell-Banker Realtors, Arcadia. No date.
65. "Moving Day - Save-the-Depot." Pasadena Star News, September 12, 1969.
66. "Deserted depot at Santa Anita link to fabulous Lucky Baldwin." Pasadena Star News, no date.
67. Santa Anita station of the Santa Fe Railroad, in Sierra Madre, opened in June 1886, but only benches were available until a small station was built in 1888. From page 102 of book Pasadena Area History by Manuel Pineda and E. Caswell Perry (1972)..
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1. Reminiscence of old Duarte Road by George H. Jackson. Copy from a scrapbook presented to Arcadia Public Library by Alton Green in 1968. Most clippings seem to be circa 1926-27-28. 2. Arcadia, City that rose. Printers "plate" of Huntington Drive 1926 and 1955. 3. Baldwin purchased Rancho, p…
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1. Reminiscence of old Duarte Road by George H. Jackson. Copy from a scrapbook presented to Arcadia Public Library by Alton Green in 1968. Most clippings seem to be circa 1926-27-28.
2. Arcadia, City that rose. Printers "plate" of Huntington Drive 1926 and 1955.
3. Baldwin purchased Rancho, planted trees along drive (Santa Anita Avenue). Daily News Post 2/15/62.
4. Huntington officially designated as secondary highway from ranch intersection to Foothill in Duarte. News clip n.d. (1930's?)
5. Arcadia Council seeking county aid for immediate improvement of Orange Ave. from viaduct to Monrovia city limits. Monrovia Journal 9/8/33.
6. Construction of swale across Santa Anita Wash on Orange Avenue to be started soon; paid by the County. News clip n.d. (1930's?)
7. City Council adopts report (list of trees for each street in Arcadia). Copied from scrapbook listed in item #1. Approx. 1927-28.
8. Baldwin deeds may be signed in three days. Copied from scrapbook listed in item #1. Approx. 1926-27.
9. Arcadia councilmen accept deeds to Baldwin highways after sensational session. Copies from scrapbook listed in item #1. Approx. 1927-28.
10. City Council scheduled to meet in L.A. Action sought on the widening of Huntington Drive. Arcadia Journal 7/14/36.
11. Arcadia streets. Typewritten sheet with old/new names of streets. n.d. Former street names.
12. Only two roads led out of city, 1890s (Duarte Road and Foothill Blvd.); Alone - Huntington Drive only paved street in city. Two small news clips n.d.
13. Sleepy Street (Intersection of Duarte Road and Baldwin Avenue). Arcadia Tribune news photo and caption August 1973.
14. Double Drive, 1890. (Shows Eucalyptus trees that once lined Santa Anita Avenue) Daily News Post news photo and caption 2/15/62.
15. Double Drive, 1962. Same location as photo in #14 but now showing a busy Santa Anita Avenue with no trees. Daily News Post news photo and caption 2/15/62.
16. Santa Anita Drive, Baldwin's Ranch. News photo and caption n.d.
17. Description of condition. Two automobiles crashed into the wash at Santa Anita due to Arcadia not repairing the bridge. Reference to Los Angeles Times article 12/16/1907.
18. Many view auto wrecks (at Santa Anita Wash). Los Angeles Daily Times. 12/16/1907.
19. Written reference sheet to view of First Street entrance to the Rancho.
20. Article from Sierra Madre Vista 2/2/1889 describing a drive from Pasadena through Arcadia to Alhambra.
21. Typed sheet of origin of street names. n.d.
22. Mr. E. J. Baldwin has consented to have White Oak Avenue (presently Foothill Boulevard.) opened. Copy of news clip, Sierra Madre Vista 4/19/1889.
23. There is a great need of a road from Sierra Madre to Savannah (near El Monte) necessitating cutting through the Baldwin property. News clip, Sierra Madre Vista 5/2/1888.
24. Battle of the barricades to begin. Arcadia City Council will hold a public hearing on a request by the Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners Association to barricade several streets. Arcadia Tribune 3/18/79
25. Baldwin purchased Rancho, planted trees along drive. Daily News Post 2/15/62.
26. Indians, rustlers haunt city street. Early history about Santa Anita Avenue. Arcadia Tribune 7/17/68.
27. The county has won in the matter of a road crossing the Santa Anita Ranch. Copied portion of news article in San Gabriel Valley News 5/9/1878.
28. Good photos of Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue business districts from 1974 City Directory.
29. Official Opening of New Highways program with banquet information on reverse. Extensions of Huntington Drive -- connecting with Huntington Drive west of Ross Field and connecting with Colorado Street in City of Pasadena. 2/26/31.
30. Huntington Drive formal opening -- (Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte) souvenir program 4/11/29.
31. Orange Avenue macadam will be laid shortly. Covina Argus 8/21/1915.
32. Chantry Flats night closure sought. Arcadia Highlander 3/11/87.
33. Mountain road closer to closure. Arcadia Highlander 3/18/87.
34. Chantry Flats gate still not in place yet. Arcadia Highlander 4/22/87.
35. View from the Foothills. News clip about the origination of the names of selected streets. n.d. (1930's?)
36. Invitation to groundbreaking ceremony held 8/25/95 at Orange Grove Park at the corner of Orange Grove Avenue and Baldwin Avenue in the City of Arcadia. Arcadia City Council, the Sierra Madre City Council and the County of Los Angeles announce the beginning of the Orange Grove Avenue Rehabilitation Project.
37. Orange Avenue now Colorado. Completes name change of long boulevard through Pasadena, Arcadia and Monrovia. Arcadia Tribune 8/17/34
38. Letter dated 10/27/93 from County of Los Angeles, Dept. of Public Works to Arcadia Public Library enclosing Orange Grove Avenue - Negative Declaration.
39. Huntington route approved by City. Councilmen recommend designation of lower artery as Route 66, a.k.a. Highway 66. Arcadia Tribune, p. 1, August 5, 1932. 2 copies.
40. "Celebrate Downtown." Flyer for family festival to commemorate the completion of the new downtown streetscape on 3/30/96.
41. After 10 years cities agree to fix potholes in shared road. (Orange Grove Avenue) Los Angeles Times 6/2/94
42. City memo dated August 7, 2003 announcing that Resolution No. 6351 was approved changing the name of the street between the back of the police station and the Methodist Hospital parking lot, bounded on both sides by Huntington Drive, to Centennial Way in honor of Arcadia's 100th birthday. Street was formerly called Civic Center Drive.
43. Widening of Huntington Drive at Santa Clara Street to make additional right-hand turn lane going east on Huntington Drive, at Santa Clara Street. Two title searches by First American Title Insurance Company. The first title search is dated January 19, 2010 and the other dated July 19, 2010 and amended July 23, 2010 to determine ownership of a strip of land needed, and supporting explanation from Carolyn Garner-Reagan (e-mail, June 7, 2011) and Phil Wray (City Council minutes, May 25, 2011). The land was once owned by Southern Pacific Railroad but has since dismissed its interest in the land.
44. "Council overrules Huntington businesses" by Scott Hettrick. A new median in center of Huntington Drive at San Rafael will block left turns. Mountain Views News. May 26, 2012, p. 6. This work is part of a plan to revise three intersections along Huntington Drive between San Rafael and Santa Anita Avenue in hopes of improving traffic flow.
45. Historic Route 66-California, turn by turn directions from Upland through Arcadia to Pasadena. Retrieved December 4, 2014 from http://www.historic66.com.
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Streets
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Telephone

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1. Arcadia to argue telephone situation before Railroad Commission. Pasadena Star News 10/6/27. 2. Switchboard at work. News photo and caption from March 1927. 3. Phone service. News photo and caption from 1928. 4. Local dial system a first. Arcadia Tribune 8/9/73 (about 1928 service). 5…
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1. Arcadia to argue telephone situation before Railroad Commission. Pasadena Star News 10/6/27.
2. Switchboard at work. News photo and caption from March 1927.
3. Phone service. News photo and caption from 1928.
4. Local dial system a first. Arcadia Tribune 8/9/73 (about 1928 service).
5. Arcadia telephone history. Information from Los Angeles County Park collection - 1978.
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Telephone
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People

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1. The Bride's Book of Household Economy presented to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thomas Crumpton by the County Clerk of San Diego on Monday, November 13, 1922. Wife's name is Anna Irene Hermans Crumpton. Contains general household and food preparation hints. 2. "Unique Alumni Group Welcomes Former Baldwin …
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1. The Bride's Book of Household Economy presented to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thomas Crumpton by the County Clerk of San Diego on Monday, November 13, 1922. Wife's name is Anna Irene Hermans Crumpton. Contains general household and food preparation hints.
2. "Unique Alumni Group Welcomes Former Baldwin Era Residents" by Helen Schrader. Ernest Schultz and his twin sisters Freda Schultz and Hilda Schultz who were residents of early Arcadia and former students of the little school at the corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita reunite and talk about life and schools in the early 1900s, including Arcadia's first school in the old packing house on the Baldwin Ranch. They recalled that the eighth grade teacher Miss Jeanette Said taught in English and Spanish since many students only spoke Spanish. News clipping. Arcadia Tribune, February 2, 1964.
3. "Plucky baby boy beats odds of birth hazards: premature infant scores triumph over long nip-and-tuck battle to stay alive." Los Angeles Times, November 13, 1960. "Miracle baby" is named Stephen Konst.
4. "Great grandmother wins pageant." Ruth Lubin, retired Arcadia High School teacher wins Ms. Senior America of California competition. Pasadena Star News, March 10, 1994.
5. Obituary notice for Hazel J. Longden, wife of John E. Longden, also known as Johnny Longden, famous jockey of Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune, July 30, 1989.
6. "Jane Addams' Artifacts to be Displayed." Arcadia resident Mary Linn Wallace is Addams' great-niece. Los Angeles Times, March 17, 1983, p. SG10.
7. "Trains on the brain: Arcadia man has kept movies on track for 40 years." Weekly Star, September 13, 2007, p. 1, 5. Local resident Stan Garner works on movies that require his knowlege of trains and railroads.
8. "Segals named citizens of the year" by Dorothy Cunningham, The Weekly Star, April 30, 2009. Lee Segal and Mickey Segal were given the Citizen of the Year Award at the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce 75th anniversary celebration.
9. "Hiker conquers Kilimanjaro," by Evelyn Barge, The Weekly Star, March 26, 2009. Arun Asher (photo), a 67-year-old Arcadia resident climbed to the peak of Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa.
10. "Woman in good spirits as she turns 105," by Stacey Wang, The Weekly Star, April 2, 2009. Arcadia resident Lily Morrill (in photo) celebrated her 105th birthday on March 30.
11. Ann Ash of Arcadia, is an 80-year-old volunteer baker of cakes at the David and Margaret Youth and Family Services in LaVerne, who will be honored at David and Margaret's first centennial celebration.
12. "Arcadian stays active at 96." Hazel Williams, 96, of Arcadia, volunteers to help needy children internationally. The Weekly Star, a supplement to the Pasadena Star News, November 11, 2010.
13. Veronica Shi, an Arcadia High School alumnus, and a senior at Princeton University was awarded a scholarship to continue her studies in classical literature at Worcester College at the University of Oxford. The Weekly Star, January 27, 2011.
14. Lina Yu, 28, of Arcadia, participated in the Food Network's television series, "Worst Cooks in America." The Weekly Star (supplement to Pasadena Star News), December 16, 2010.
15. Matt McSweeny, owner of Matt Denny's Ale House in Arcadia, was named Arcadia Business Man of the year for 2010, and honored for his work with community organizations, such as the St. Baldrick's Foundation. The Weekly Star (supplement to Pasadena Star News), March 31, 2011.
16. Arcadia Restaurateur Don Pellegrino, owner of Pellegrino Italian restaurant, is a big game hunter, poses with members of his hunting party and some trophies. Arcadia Tribune, p. A-3, December 26, 1974.
17. Priyanka Tuli of Arcadia dances with dandia sticks during the Pasadena Hindu Temple and Heritage Foundation's ninth annual Raas-Garba & Dandia event at the Arcadia Community Center. The Weekly Star, October 2, 2011.
18. Profile on Marguerite Virginia Gordon Brown, age 98, an Arcadia resident.
19. Longtime Arcadian Pete Ulrich turns 90. Peter Ulrich is a former Arcadia city councilman and has been Arcadia Senior Citizen of the Year twice. The Weekly Star, November 25, 2012.
20. Arcadia's Got Talent, September 12, 2009. DVD. Located in Arcadia History Room Media Box. A showcase of local talent that took place on the Arcadia City Hall lawn. Contestants were: Arly Barton, Corinne Giangrande, Edsel Chiu, Joko (Albert To'o), Abir Siddiqui, Vega Pierce-English, Roshan Akula, Demie Cao, Lee Twins, Megan Gerber, Allie Hisey, Judy Regadalo, Jimmy Licata, Richa Misra, Carrie Qui, Alana DeBlase, Tori Harvey, Kyrsti Chavez, The Magic Gents, Anika Misra, Jonathan Suszynski, Mary Guyer.
21. 28-year-old Arcadia resident Brandon Kovacic takes aim at triathlons, more than 100 pounds lost. The Weekly Star, August 25, 2013.
22. Local Elvis tribute artists to appear at festival, including Sean Martin, 46, of Arcadia. The Weekly Star, August 18, 2013.
23. Friends bid farewell and godspeed to long-time Arcadia resident Betty Harris. Mountain Views News, March 1, 2014.
24. Arcadian Edward Wong awarded by NASA and Space Flight Mechanics for his critical work on guidance system for Mars rover "Curiosity." Mountain Views News, March 8, 2014.
25. NASA's Dr. Edward Wong recognized at Arcadia City Council meeting for his work with NASA and Mars Rover Curiosity. Mountain Views News, April 12, 2014.
26. Arcadian James Brady, Professor of Anthropology, awarded distinction for Cal State LA. Arcadia Weekly, October 2, 2014, p. 27.
27. Arcadia officials visit Huy Fong Foods, maker of Sriracha hot sauce, in Irwindale. Owner David Tran is an Arcadia resident. Arcadia Weekly, August 28, 2014.
28. Bowling icon Jackie Henney, 93, continues to roll with favorite hobby (photo). Pasadena Star News, April 17, 2018.
29. City in transition: change comes with benefits and questions about Arcadia's cultural identity, by Lynne Curry, Pasadena Weekly, December 14, 2017. About Dr. James Chinn and his family, the first ethnically Chinese family to move to Arcadia, in 1956. Immigrants, Asian population.
30. WWII veteran Joe Sciarra makes history come alive. Pasadena Star News, p. 15, November 18, 2019.
31. Desert homestead with chickens, the true story pioneer life of Hilda M. Gray-the Victorian era Cambridge girl who became a law woman in America's Wild West, by Dean M. Gray. Married to donut man Harry Hile. (also, Hilda M. Gray was an early female candidate for Arcadia City Council).
32. U.S. Air Force First Lieutenant Edward J. Lopez, a decorated World War II and Korean War fighter pilot, is celebrating his 100th birthday. The Arcadia centenarian was a member of the Hell Hawks and boasts over 100 combat missions. Pasadena Star News, July 15, 2023, p. A1, A4.
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People
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Railroads-Light Rail (Metro Gold Line, L-Line, Blue Line, A-Line)

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Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023. 1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, constructio…
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Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023.
1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, construction authority background that accompanied a model of the Metro Gold Line on display at the library starting in early 2011.
2. Metro Gold Line Extension information in a supplement called "Civic Leadership" in the Pasadena Star News, January 31, 2011. "Once the environmental process is completed in 2012, the project will be ready for funding at the local and federal levels. Metro has made funding the Foothill Extension from Azusa to Montclair a priority project for the agency.
3. Memo from Jason Kruckeberg, Asst. City Manager / Development Services Director and Phil Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer to Mayor and City Council re: Discussion of Gold Line Project Status-City's Commitments and Progress Review. August 16, 2011.
4. Artist renderings of future Arcadia Station and I-210 Gold Line Bridge (to resemble weaved baskets).
5. Introducing six new stations in five cities--Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, Azusa-Alameda and Azusa-Citrus. Construction completion on track for 2015. Habib F. Balian, CEO of Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority is pictured. An award winning team of contractors and engineers include Skanska, Hill International, Jacobs, Patterson & Associates, Inc.
6. Staff report from Jason Kruckeberg to Mayor and City Council, April 3, 2012 re: report, discussion and direction regarding Gold Line parking structure and transit plaza, with drawings.
7. Three train bridges, station coming. Mountain Views News, p. 6, February 16, 2013.
8. Foothill Gold Line extension updates. Arcadia Weekly, p. 8, February 21, 2013. Updates on design work, demolition, station locations.
9. Santa Anita Bridge groundbreaking.Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 20, 2013.
10. Gold Line construction extends closure of Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena Star News, p. A3, May 4, 2013.
11. Gold Line bridge project to conclude on Colorado Boulevard. Nearly five months of construction ends, but heavy work to begin on Santa Anita Avenue. Pasadena Star News, p. A10. May 29, 2013.
12. Gold Line construction moving forward. First Avenue in Arcadia to open by the end of March. Arcadia Weekly, March 13, 2014.
13. Gold Line station art revealed, April 29, 2014. Retrieved from http://arcadiachamber.org on May 1, 2014.
14. Foothill Gold Line Pasadena to Azusa Update. Construction (bridges, at-grade crossings) continues on time and on budget for a September 2015 turn-over to Metro. Mountain Views News, Section B-p. 1, June 6, 2014.
15. Downtown Arcadia intersection at Huntington and Second will be closed for Gold Line construction, August 6, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.
16. Chamber's key role in Gold Line station by Scott Hettrick, August 24, 2015. Retrieved from ArcadiaCAChamber.org on August 25, 2015.
17. Foothill Gold Line Newsletter. Third quarter 2014, with construction update and inserts about Arcadia Station (station artist Michael Davis) and Who Knew Building a Light Rail Track Could Be So Interesting?
18. A-C. 18A. City of Arcadia Holiday Tree Lighting and Dedication December 5, 2015 at Arcadia Transit Plaza. 18B. Arcadia Transit Plaza Dedication Ceremony November 6, 2014. 18C. Arcadia's Grand Opening Celebrationg. Gold Line is coming to Arcadia Saturday, March 5, 2016-Ribbon cutting and station celebration (2 copies).
19. Metro to offer free rides on new Gold Line extension March 5: community events planned at five stations. Arcadia Station at 201 N. First Avenue. Arcadia Weekly, February 25, 2016.
20. Gold Line extension unlikely to affect big traffic jams: history shows trains won't impact freeways. Pasadena Star News, March 2, 2016.
21.Two articles. Where the gold train takes you. Riding the new Gold Line Foothill Extension? Check out 21 activities, local attractions. Art at new Gold Line stations tells cities' stories. Pasadena Star News, March 1, 2016.
22. Opening Day of Metro Gold Line Arcadia Station marketing items: Metro Map & Pocket Guide; Metro Rider's Guide; Arcadia Shop dine stay enjoy coupon book; What is Tap? Instructional Coloring Book; Celebrate the grand opening March 5, 2016 flyer; Heads up watch for trains perforated train model of Kinkisharyo P3010.
23. The ABCs of the Gold Line. Arcadia Weekly, March 3, 2016.
24. All aboard! Metro's Gold Line comes a long way to connect Pasadena to Azusa on Saturday. Pasadena Weekly, March 3, 2016.
25. City of Arcadia celebrates opening of the Gold Line Extension. Arcadia Transit introduces new shuttle service in conjunction with Metro Gold Line opening. Mountain Views News, February 27, 2016.
26. Gold Line fuels nearby projects: extension generating money for area cities. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A5, February 29, 2016.
27. Wheels: Go east young man: Gold Line opening ceremony prompts historic musings on the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe. Pasadena Weekly, p. 14, March 3, 2016. By Lauren Holland.
28. L Line (Gold) Metro Rail Schedule, Metro Rail Azusa-Union Station-East LA, effective April 9, 2023.
29. A-B. 29A. June 2023 map of all Metro rail lines, Metro busway routes, regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). 29B. A Line Metro Rail schedule effective June 16, 2023 on two sheets. Includes map, connections and parking.
30. A-D. 30A. Meet the Line Letters - Nuevos Nombres. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations in English and Spanish. Dated October 2022. 30B. Metro rail is growing! Brochure explaining changes in names, stations, and routes when Metro completes the Regional Connector Transit Project on June 16, 2023. Includes map. In English and Spanish. 30C. Meet the new lineup = Conozca nuestra neva alineacion. Folded map of Metro Rail and Busway routes. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations In English and Spanish. Dated June 2023. 30D. Go Metro map & pocket guide. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Includes information on fares, hours, and important contacts. Dated August 2023.
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Railroads-Light Rail-Metro Gold Line
Railroads-Light Rail-L Line
Railroads-Light Rail-Blue Line
Railroads-Light Rail-A Line
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Northern San Gabriel-San Bernardino Valley Rail Transit Corridor. Downtown 2000 Streetscape. Westfield Shoppingtown Expansion.

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1. Northern San Gabriel-San Bernardino Valley Rail Transit Corridor, September 1993: Summary. Draft Environmental Impact Report. Cultural and Historical Resources Survey Report. Noise and Vibration Analysis. Fleet Requirements and yard Location Analysis. Engineering Plan and Profile Drawings. 2. Do…
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1. Northern San Gabriel-San Bernardino Valley Rail Transit Corridor, September 1993: Summary. Draft Environmental Impact Report. Cultural and Historical Resources Survey Report. Noise and Vibration Analysis. Fleet Requirements and yard Location Analysis. Engineering Plan and Profile Drawings.
2. Downtown 2000 Streetscape and Public Facilities Improvement Program--Expanded initial study and draft mitigated negative declaration, February 7, 1995.
3. Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita Expansion-December 1999-Initial Study. Memo subject: Consideration of the Final Environmental Impact Report and Project Description. Westfield Planning submittal-Proposed Santa Anita Expansion February 2002.
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Environmental Impact Reports
Developments
Downtown Arcadia
Railroads
Railways
Shopping malls
Streets
Trains
Transit
Transportation
Westfield Santa Anita
Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita
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Basement
Box Number
Box 137
Shelf Number
H13
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