Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo shows damage to the tower in the front circulation area. Wagon wheel light fixture.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1619
- Date
- October 1987
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Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo was taken in the Children's Room.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1612
- Date
- October 1987
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Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo was taken in the Adult nonfiction stacks.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1614
- Date
- October 1987
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Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo was taken in the adult nonfiction stacks.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1615
- Date
- October 1987
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Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo was taken in the adult reference area.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1616
- Date
- October 1987
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Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo was taken in the children's nonfiction stacks.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1617
- Date
- October 1987
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Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo was taken in the adult nonfiction stacks.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1620
- Date
- October 1987
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Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo was taken in the Children's Room by the Reference Desk.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1613
- Date
- October 1987
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Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo was taken in Technical Services, which had extensive water damage from a broken water pipe.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1622
- Date
- October 1987
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Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo shows the microfiche cabinets, which opened as a result of the ground movement.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1621
- Date
- October 1987
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View from circulation desk, Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Road. Clerk Antoinette Braley in white blouse, is attending desk. Another clerk is in background. Four patrons are near desk. Area is decorated for Christmas. Globe lights and "wagon wheel" fixture.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs322
- Date
- c. Dec. 1961
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Patrons standing in line to check out books at the old circulation desk at the Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Road. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross. Globe lights and "wagon wheel" fixture.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1668
- Date
- slide set compiled in 1997
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- Date
- slide set compiled in 1997
- Subjects
- Arcadia Public Library
- Physical Description
- 4X6 color
- ID
- 1655
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
View of circulation desk under skylight dome of Arcadia Public Library. In view, working at desk, are Freda Bernard on left with glasses and Carole Schubert (later, Wilson) on right. Two women patrons are being helped by Freda Bernard, and one woman with small girl waits at center. Globe lights and "wagon wheel" fixture.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs326
- Date
- 1970
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Photo taken of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, during the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This view is of the temporary adult reading area, looking toward the temporary circulation desk and temporary front entrance. In the center of the photo, a drainage pipe is surrounded by chairs and booktrucks. This pipe was installed to help drain rain from the roof. The carpet in this area was removed because of extensive water damage. Globe lights.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1472
- Date
- January 16, 1996
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- Date
- January 16, 1996
- Subjects
- Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
- Physical Description
- 4x6 color
- ID
- 1456
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
Newly remodeled and expanded Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Exterior view from approximately corner of Santa Anita Ave and Duarte Road.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1634
- Date
- October 1996
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- Date
- October 1996
- Subjects
- Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
- Physical Description
- 4x6 color
- ID
- 1622
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken in what used to be the Art & Lecture Room. Stacks of childrens' books are visible. Photo was probably taken from the stage area.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1411
- Date
- February 1996
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- Date
- February 1996
- Subjects
- Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
- Physical Description
- 4x6 color
- ID
- 1398
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
View inside Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road shortly before the start of construction for the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This photo is of the old technical services room, looking from close to the east wall toward the back wall.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1478
- Date
- 1995
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- Date
- 1995
- Subjects
- Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
- Physical Description
- 4x6 color
- ID
- 1462
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo is from a distance and shows the white tent set up in the parking lot. There are balloons tied to the tent. A number of people are standing under and near the tent.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1509
- Date
- June, 1995
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- Date
- June, 1995
- Subjects
- Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
- Physical Description
- 4x6 color
- ID
- 1493
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
View inside Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road shortly before the start of construction for the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This photo is taken from the front parking lot looking toward the old front entrance. A construction fence has been installed to the left of the front door.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1481
- Date
- 1995
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- Date
- 1995
- Subjects
- Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
- Physical Description
- 4x6 color
- ID
- 1465
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
Groundbreaking ceremony for the Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion project. This photo is taken inside the tent. Mavis Dumbacher, June Fee and Jesse Vanlandingham are prominent in the center of the photo.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1484
- Date
- June, 1995
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