Aerial view looking east into Arcadia from near intersection of Rosemead Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard. Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant is still seen at far end of curve on south side of Colorado Boulevard and Michillinda Avenue (this is present site of Coco's Restaurant and Oak Tree Banquet Room, formerly Reuben's Restaurant, address 1150 W. Colorado Boulevard). The Santa Fe Railroad Tracks are seen just north of Colorado Boulevard. Large clear area in upper right portion of photo is Santa Anita Park Race Track.
Aerial view of Rancho Santa Anita taken above Dairy, looking north, with 5,000,000 gallon reservoir in lower left, and Baldwin's one mile training track built in 1876 with stud barn buildings on south end of track. Eaton's Santa Anita at Colorado Boulevard and Michillinda Avenue just visible at top of photo.
Aerial view showing Eaton's Santa Anita in foreground, looking south from Colorado Boulevard and Michillinda Avenue. Lucky Baldwin's one mile training track built in 1876 is visible with stud barn buildings on south end of track.
Another exterior view of 100-to-1 cocktail bar at 100 W. Huntington Drive. This horse racing themed bar was demolished 2015. Murals inside were salvaged by Gilb Museum. Photograph by Terry Miller.
Bob Merget, on left, and helper Torval Yates pictured in front of Merget's Malt Shop located at 111 E. Huntington Drive, where Bank of America was located until its move to N. Santa Anita. It was a tradition on May Day that free cones were given out to all youngsters, according to information given by former residents.
Chaqueta and Sons Inc. Cafe and Office of the Timball Liniment Co. Northeast corner of First Avenue and Santa Clara Street, early 1950s. Building to the left is Industrial Brush Co. Coca-Cola logo on the Chaqueta and Sons sign. Parked cars are visible.
Charles Eaton standing beside fireplace in restaurant which bore his name and was located where Reuben's is currently located on Colorado near intersection of Michillinda.
The Derby (Restaurant and Tavern) taken from south side of Huntington. An arched gate leads into restaurant area which is shaded by two large oak trees. Numerous cars are parked around it. Sign proclaims: "Sandwiches, Chicken-Steak Dinners. Dinners 75 cents".
Exterior view of 100-to-1 cocktail bar at 100 W. Huntington Drive. This horse racing themed bar was demolished 2015. Signs read "Complimentary buffet" and "Karaoke." Murals inside were salvaged by Gilb Museum. Photograph by Terry Miller.
Exterior view of Rod's Grill showing the south side of restaurant with its rock mosaic wall and both the sign on the front of the building and the pole sign bearing its name that stands on the west side. Customers can be seen waiting outside. Rod's was located at 41 W. Huntington Drive in Arcadia, along Historic Route 66, from 1957 through February 2023.
Exterior view of Rod's Grill showing the west side of restaurant, its sign, customers waiting outside, and the street signs where it was located, the corner of Huntington Drive and Morlan Place. Rod's was located at 41 W. Huntington Drive in Arcadia, along Historic Route 66, from 1957 through February 2023.
Exterior view of Sir George's Restaurant at the northwest corner of Las Tunas and Santa Anita Avenue. Address was 9 West Las Tunas in Arcadia. Food was served smorgasbord / buffet style. Photograph by Terry Miller.
Exterior view of Sir George's Restaurant at the northwest corner of Las Tunas and Santa Anita Avenue, with cars in parking lot. Address was 9 West Las Tunas in Arcadia. Food was served smorgasbord / buffet style. Photograph by Terry Miller.
The Great Scot Restaurant built in Arcadia at 100 N. Santa Anita Avenue. It opened in March,1972. Beyond the restaurant the Towne Center Building of about 6 stories can be seen. It is at 150 N. Santa Anita Avenue.