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The 65 year old statue of Hugo Reid created by Preston Prescott may be moved from Arcadia County Park to a spot between the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum and the Arcadia Community Center. The City Council will have to approve $57,362 contract for its removal.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24460
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 16, 2002
Pages
p. A1

Another view of Hugo Reid Family statue at Arcadia County Park. Swings are in the background. This was before the statue was moved to the Gilb Museum. Photograph by Terry Miller.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2258
Date
April 2001

  1 image

Date
April 2001
Subjects
Arcadia County Park
Reid, Hugo
Reid, Victoria
Statuary
Physical Description
4x6 b&w
ID
2226D
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Another view of Hugo Reid Family statue at Arcadia County Park. Swings are in the background. This was before the statue was moved to the Gilb Museum. Photograph by Terry Miller.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2259
Date
April 2001

  1 image

Date
April 2001
Subjects
Arcadia County Park
Reid, Hugo
Reid, Victoria
Statuary
Physical Description
4x6 b&w
ID
2227
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Articles regarding Hugo Reid.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4287
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 23, 1950 p. 1 (article and picture)
November 8, 1954 p. 1 (portrait presented)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 23, 1950 p. 1 (article and picture)
November 8, 1954 p. 1 (portrait presented)
Subjects
Reid, Hugo
Item ID
4163AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Cecilia Rasmussen, in her column "L.A. Then and Now," writes about Hugo and Victoria Reid.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper18068
Newspaper
Los Angeles Times
Date
December 5, 1999
Pages
p. B3 w/photo
Newspaper
Los Angeles Times
Date
December 5, 1999
Pages
p. B3 w/photo
Subjects
Reid, Hugo
Reid, Victoria
Item ID
18270AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Closer up view of Hugo Reid Family statue, showing the faces of the family, at Arcadia County Park. Swings are in the background. This was before the statue was moved to the Gilb Museum. Photograph by Terry Miller.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2257
Date
April 2001

  1 image

Date
April 2001
Subjects
Arcadia County Park
Reid, Hugo
Reid, Victoria
Statuary
Physical Description
4x6 b&w
ID
2226C
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Full length view of Hugo Reid Family statue (of Reid, wife Victoria Reid, and two children) including the base showing an ox and cart and horse, at Arcadia County Park. Swings are in the background. This was before the statue was moved to the Gilb Museum. Photograph by Terry Miller.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2256
Date
April 2001

  1 image

Date
April 2001
Subjects
Arcadia County Park
Reid, Hugo
Reid, Victoria
Statuary
Physical Description
4x6 b&w
ID
2226B
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Full length view of Hugo Reid Family statue (Reid, wife Victoria Reid, and two children) at Arcadia County Park. Swings are in the background. This was before the statue was moved to the Gilb Museum. Photograph by Terry Miller.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2255
Date
April 2001

  1 image

Date
April 2001
Subjects
Arcadia County Park
Reid, Hugo
Reid, Victoria
Statuary
Physical Description
4x6 b&w
ID
2226A
Collection
Photographs
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Hugo Reid Adobe showing free-flowing (Artesian) fountain in foreground.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1726
Date
circa 1939

  1 image

Date
circa 1939
Subjects
Arboretum
Hugo Reid Adobe
Reid, Hugo
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1714
Collection
Photographs
Images
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The "Hugo Reid Family" sculpture created in 1937 by artist Preston Prescott will be moved to the Arcadia Historical Museum. The museum has purchased a portrait of Lucky Baldwin created in 1906 by Maynard Dixon. The article includes a profile of items on display at the museum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25436
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 28, 2003
Pages
p. A3

The Hugo Reid Family sculpture created in 1937 by sculptor Preston Prescott is being moved from the Arcadia County Park to the Arcadia Historical Museum. Details of the move are given. See also May 2, 2003 and May 3, 2003.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25439
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Museums - Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
Hugo Reid Family Statue
Prescott, Preston
Reid, Hugo
Statuary
Item ID
25638AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Hugo Reid statue clearly showing the Hugo Reid family with their dog. The San Gabriel mountains are visible in the background. Original photo stamped on back "Newspapers please credit WPA Federal Art Project Photo" and "Please return to WPA Federal Art Project, 1634 Temple Street, Los Angeles."

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Date
Unknown. Probably late 1930s.

  1 image

Date
Unknown. Probably late 1930s.
Subjects
Reid, Hugo
Hugo Reid Family Statue
Statuary
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1711
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Hugo Reid Statue in Arcadia County Park.

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Date
2002

  1 image

Date
2002
Subjects
Hugo Reid Family Statue
Reid, Hugo
Statuary
Physical Description
8 1/2 x 11 color
ID
1696
Collection
Photographs
Images
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The library does not have a print of this negative. A print of this appears on p.8 of WHERE RANCH AND CITY MEET. It is a pen and ink drawing of Don Perfecto Hugo Reid and Indian laborers, drawn by Maynard Dixon.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1392
Date
drawing dated 1931

  1 image

Date
drawing dated 1931
Subjects
Reid, Hugo
Dixon, Maynard
Physical Description
4x6 b&w negative
ID
1382
Collection
Photographs
Images
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The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to donate the Hugo Reid Family Statue to the city of Arcadia. The city will relocate the statue from Arcadia Community (County?) Park to the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. The article includes some history about Hugo Reid.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31291
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 24, 2003
Pages
p. 18
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 24, 2003
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Reid, Hugo
Statuary
Item ID
31486AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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North side of Hugo Reid Adobe facing Baldwin Lake.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1725
Date
circa 1939

  1 image

Date
circa 1939
Subjects
Arboretum
Hugo Reid Adobe
Reid, Hugo
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1713
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Photo of plaque placed on the grounds in 1941 commemorating the 100 years since granting Rancho Santa Anita to Hugo Reid.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs152
Date
1941

  1 image

Date
1941
Subjects
Rancho Santa Anita
Reid, Hugo
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
151
Collection
Photographs
Images
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A photo with a caption shows the Hugo Reid statue's move from Los Angeles County Park to a place outside the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. The statue is of Hugo Reid, his wife Victoria Reid, her children, and the family dog.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31373
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. 20
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
Reid, Hugo
Statuary
Item ID
31567AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Contents
1. A time of change. Article by Patricia Warren August 1973. 2. Hugo Reid references. Lasca Library December 1966. Two page bibliography prepared by Arboretum. 3. Hugo Reid brand. Copied from Hall of Records Brand Book #1. 4. The Ranchero. Article from Lasca Leaves by Sandy Snider September…
Contents
1. A time of change. Article by Patricia Warren August 1973.
2. Hugo Reid references. Lasca Library December 1966. Two page bibliography prepared by Arboretum.
3. Hugo Reid brand. Copied from Hall of Records Brand Book #1.
4. The Ranchero. Article from Lasca Leaves by Sandy Snider September 1975.
5. Hugo Reid 1811-1852. Article by Weber, F.J., "The California Missions as others saw them." 1972
6. Through frequent sale, Rancho value increased. news article, n.d.
7. Hugo Reid, Humanitarian. Dakin, Susanna B. Article from QUARTERLY OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, vol. XXXI, no. 1 and 2. May and June 1949.
8. Early Angeleno Hugo Reid's funeral announcement. CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL QUARTERLY. Fall 1975, p. 274.
9. From romance to race horses by Fink, Augusta. Article from Westways February 1974.
10. Hugo Reid at Santa Anita 1845. Cards made from a drawing by Maynard Dixon
11. Who knows story of Hugo Reid's history. Pasadena Star News March 23, 1964.
12. Hugo Reid, Scotch adventurer. Arcadia Tribune March 23, 1950.
13. Scotsman granted Rancho Santa Anita. Pasadena Star News October 14, 1994.
Subjects
Reid, Hugo
Item ID
190AF
Collection
Subject Files
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A Scots or Scottish pioneer Hugo Reid, came to Southern California in 1832, from Scotland. He was the first private owner of Rancho Santa Anita and an elementary in Arcadia carries his name.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33311
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 9, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 25
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 9, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 25
Subjects
Reid, Hugo--biography
Item ID
33507AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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