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1. Sees value of field as park. news clip c.1926-27.

2. Seek return of Arcadia property. news clip c.1926-27.

3. Chronological list of improvements and development. Typed sheet from county.

4. Quitclaim deed. Black copy of quitclaim adopted September 27, 1935.

5. Bill transferring Los Angeles County recreational park. Copy of congressional bill authored by then Congressman, John Hoeppel.

6. Playgrounds at Ross Field. Arcadia Tribune July 7, 1936.

7. Statue fete set for today. Los Angeles Times October 31, 1937.

8. When Ross Field work was launched. Arcadia Tribune February 13, 1937.

9. Thousands see memorial statue unveiling. Arcadia Bulletin April 21, 1941.

10. Arcadia County Park and Golf Course. Typed sheet from General Plan.

11. A day in the park. Los Angeles Times June 25, 1971.

12. The story of Santa Anita Bowling Green Club. History written in 1973.

13. Santa Anita Golf Course. Copy of brochure put out for opening day April 24, 1938, plus other sheets detailing changes.

14. Arcadia County Park. Sixteen page historical information and chronological developments.

15. Fourth of July celebration. Photocopy of commemorative program July 4, 1938.

16. Letter written to Ralph Pennell concerning ceremony honoring J.H.Hoeppel of the Balloon School February 1, 1963.

17. Park proves no picnic for low-paid workers. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.

18. Park construction no picnic for low-salaried WPA workers. Arcadia Tribune February 9, 1978.

19. You are cordially invited to attend an informal ceremony honoring Lt. John Hoeppel. Invitation from Los Angeles County Parks Department to present plaque for his part in park development January 1963.

20. Arcadia County Park. One page history from Los Angeles County Parks Department.

21. New war memorial fountain dedicated December 17 at Arcadia County Park. News release issued by Los Angeles County Parks Department at time of dedication December 17, 1962.

22. Fact sheet on memorial fountain issued by Los Angeles County Parks Department.

23. Santa Anita play field opened. Pasadena Star News May 14, 1937.

24. Arcadia Park and Golf Course. Los Angeles Times, p.B3 November 22, 1993.

25. Large play area created. Los Angeles Times p.1 January 23, 1938.

26. Outdoor kitchen invites picnickers to new park. Pasadena Post February 28, 1937.

27. Copy of resolution by the 74th Congress conveying the property to the County of Los Angeles representing Baldwin Ranch property now known as the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum. June 17, 1935.

28. Photo of field survey party starting work on Arcadia County Park, with article. Pasadena Star News July 28, 1935.

29. County recreation area replaces old balloon field. Pasadena Star News January 31, 1937.

30. Los Angeles Times publication "Then & Now" June 30, 2000. Article about history of Arcadia County Park p. 12.

31. " Arcadia Park fountain rededicated." Article about rededication of the fountain to honor those who perished in the 9/11/01 attacks on the Pentagon, the World Trade Center and the hijacked plane that crashed in Pennsylvania. Fountain is being refurbished in a joint effort by the city, the Arcadia Rotary Club, the Arcadia Unified School District and local artisans. The renovated landmark will be called Peacock Corner. Pasadena Star News April 9, 2002, p. A-3.

32. "Arcadia to proceed with Peacock Corner." Article stating that the City Council voted to put up $25,000 towards the cost of putting a 10-foot-tall bronze peacock at Peacock Corner. The sculpture will emerge from the center of the fountain that has been refurbished by volunteers and was unveiled at the Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic. The fountain was rededicated on April 8, 2002, and was originally donated as a tribute to area veterans. Arcadia Weekly, November 14-20, 2002, p. 1.

33. The City Council approved a $30,000 commission to Irvine artist, David Chapple to create a bronze peacock sculpture, 6-7 feet tall, for the public fountain at "Peacock Corner." Pasadena Star News, January 8, 2003, p. A3.

34. 25 Valley parks may be closed. Los Angeles Times April 8, 1993, p.J1.

35. Quitclaim Deed, transfer of portion of Arcadia County Park from Los Angeles County to City of Arcadia. Recorded August 11, 1988. Arcadia Community Center and Arcadia Historical Museum have been built on this land.

36. Arcadia Vietnam War Monument Dedication program, May 28, 2016. Master of ceremonies Gene Glasco.

37. Guide to Civic Art in Los Angeles County Parks, p. 9 info on public art at Arcadia County Park: Memorial Peacock Fountain and Spanish American War Memorial "The Hiker," a bronze sculpture. Retrieved 7/11/2018 from lacounty.gov.

38. Arcadia County Park to be improved by $50,000; colorful history reported. Picture of Mrs. David Unruh, niece of Lucky Baldwin's manager, Hiram A. Unruh. Also on this page, Chamber takes theme from Nellie White. Arcadia Tribune and News, March 23, 1950.

Subjects

Parks-Arcadia County Park

Item ID

165AF

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Contents

1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints

Subjects

Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)

Location

History Room

Box Number

Box 37

Shelf Number

Shelf B4

Item ID

346AF

Collection

Subject Files

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