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Anita Baldwin statue to be unveiled at Le Méridien Hotel in Arcadia The Anita May Baldwin statue at the Le Méridien Hotel will be unveiled on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 at 11 a.m. Anita is the daughter of city founder, Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin. The statue will be featured on the opposite end of the Huntington Drive islands’ hotel property. “We are very excited to be bringing Anita back to Arcadia,” said Mayor Sho Tay in a statement released by the city. “I would like to thank the Shen, Liu and Chen Families, Jeff Lee, the Dextra Baldwin McGonagle Foundation, Heather D. Gibson and Margaux L. Gibson, and the Arcadia Historical Society, for their generous donations.” “On behalf of the Baldwin family, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Arcadia City Council, the Arcadia Historical Society, the Le Méridien Hotel and all those who have supported this effort to pay homage to my great-great grandmother, Anita May Baldwin,” said Margaux Gibson. “This magnificent statue of Anita will showcase a strong woman who was ahead of her time. I am proud to call Anita May Baldwin my great-great grandmother, and I am truly proud to be a part of this historic project.” The Anita statue was sculpted by local artist and southern California native Alfred Paredes — who created the Lucky Baldwin statue on the corner of Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue — and is aptly named, “A Legacy of Charity” in honor of Anita’s contributions to life in early Arcadia and throughout California.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 7, 2021
Pages
p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 7, 2021
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Baldwin, Anita
Gibson, Heather D.
Gibson, Margaux L.
Le Meridien Hotel
Paredes, Alfred
Public Art
Statuary
Statues
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Arcadia Depot and Oakwood Hotel historical marker dedication January 26 at Arcadia Transit Plaza, the former site of Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway's Arcadia Depot. It is the Arcadia Historical Society's 11th History Lives Here historical marker.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 19, 2017
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p. 1, 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 19, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Railroad history
Item ID
34975AN
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The Arcadia Historical Society Board of Directors recently honored 6 longtime members: Herb Goddard, David Hannah, Alice Slater, Barbara Regan, Nick Pokrajac and Loretta Platford.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper233
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 8, 1993
Pages
p. 16; Highlander section
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 8, 1993
Pages
p. 16; Highlander section
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Item ID
233AN
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The Arcadia Historical Society building was recently moved to its permanent location across from the Chamber of Commerce in Arcadia Park. The building was moved from 30 North Santa Anita Avenue to First Avenue just south of Huntington Drive.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 10, 1985
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 10, 1985
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Item ID
1709AN
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Arcadia Historical Society dedicates its 9th "History Lives Here" historical marker at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, once the home of Arcadia founder, Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, on October 2, near the front entrance.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33164
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 13, 2012
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p. 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 13, 2012
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Historical markers
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Item ID
33361AN
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Arcadia Historical Society goes dramatic. Board members are forming a repertoire group called "Arcadia History Lives" and will, upon request, perform live skits recreating characters from Arcadia's past. Board members in photo shown in costume, including Beverly Street as Alice Billings (first president of Arcadia Woman's Club).

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 12, 2014
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p. 12
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 12, 2014
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Street, Beverly
Item ID
34056AN
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Arcadia Historical Society honors Carol Libby as an outstanding volunteer. She received a congratulatory Mayor's Certificate.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 6, 2013
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 6, 2013
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Libby, Carol
Volunteers
Item ID
33715AN
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The Arcadia Historical Society is launched on a membership drive as it works toward establishing a museum to house artifacts of historic significance to Arcadia's early days.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 20, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 20, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Item ID
1705AN
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Arcadia Historical Society reenacts true local crime at a mystery dinner party, as a fundraiser. It took place at the gardens of Prince Erik Hall, where the historical society is located.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 15, 2018
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p. 1, 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 15, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Clubs, organizations
Shimmin, Lee
Uribe, Alex
Item ID
35518AN
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The Arcadia Historical Society should open before the end of this year. The museum's collection is being moved and cataloged. A walkway, featuring tiles costing $100 each, still needs to be constructed from the parking lot to the museum entrance.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 9, 1987
Pages
p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 9, 1987
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Item ID
1712AN
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The Arcadia Historical Society's museum will remain in the Rose Garden despite a previous plan to move it to the rear of the Arcadia Public Library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 22, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 22, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Item ID
1714AN
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The Arcadia Historical Society, which has half a garage full of artifacts, soon will have a building of its own, thanks to American Savings and Loan Association. When American moves to its new location on First Avenue, it will donate its temporary building at 30 North Santa Anita Avenue to the society.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 9, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 9, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Item ID
1708AN
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Arcadia Police Explorer Joseph Aaron Arredondo receives Lt. Edward Ostashay Scholarship from Friends of Arcadia Historical Society. In photo are Mayor Peter Amundson, Beverly Street, Officer Danny Daryaie and Arredondo.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 29, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 29, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Arcadia Police Explorers
Arredondo, Joseph Aaron
Arcadia Historical Society
Daryaie, Danny
Scholarships
Item ID
35114AN
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Arcadia’s Baldwin Lake makes history. A “History Lives Here” historical marker was dedicated at Baldwin Lake at the Los Angeles County Arboretum last Thursday. The marker was donated by Arcadia Historical Society.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 20, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 20, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society-Historical Markers
Baldwin Lake
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Item ID
35470AN
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Article discusses Arcadia Historical Society's search for a home for Anita Baldwin's piano as well as other artifacts. The piano, shipped around Cape Horn, is now located at Anoakia, Anita Baldwin's former home.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 5, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 5, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Item ID
1706AN
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Birthday Murder Mystery dinner held by Arcadia Historical Society at Prince Erik Hall. First-ever Carol Libby Youth Scholarship Award earned by Arianna Togelang.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 16, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 16, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Scholarships
Togelang, Arianna
Item ID
35170AN
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Charles and Ruth Gilb have donated $300,000 toward the construction of a new Arcadia Historical Museum building.

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Sierra Madre News
Date
November 5, 1998
Pages
p. 11
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Sierra Madre News
Date
November 5, 1998
Pages
p. 11
Subjects
Gilb, Charles
Gilb, Ruth
Arcadia Historical Society
Item ID
16720AN
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The delayed completion of the Arcadia Historical Museum has been a cause of concern to city officials. The Museum is set to open in July or August.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 14, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 14, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Museum
Arcadia Historical Society
Gilb, Charles
Gilb, Ruth
Item ID
29995AN
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Echoes of hoofbeats: Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions to honor history of horse racing on September 27 at its grand opening at Huntington Drive and First Avenue in Arcadia. Sandy Snider and Gail Marshall, the masterminds behind the bronze sidewalk plaques, gave a talk at the new Arcadia Museum Education Center. See hard copy in VF Historical Society.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 23, 2014
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 23, 2014
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions
Marshall, Gail
Snider, Sandy
Item ID
34174AN
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Ed Andersen of Arcadia Historical Society will present a program about Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin to the Arcadia Community Coordinating Council on March 2, 2020.

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Mountain Views News
Date
February 15, 2020
Pages
p. 6
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Mountain Views News
Date
February 15, 2020
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Andersen, Ed
Arcadia Community Coordinating Council
Arcadia Historical Society
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