Aerial view looking north across Santa Anita Park from a position over Arcadia County Park. Large infield crowd is evident and all parking areas are filled. Arcadia Methodist Hospital shows in lower left part of photo and Arcadia Police facility is seen in lower right. The 210 Foothill Freeway cuts across photo near the top.
Looking west toward east side of Methodist Hospital of Southern California which opened in May of 1957 at 300 W. Huntington Drive. Photo was taken shortly after completion.
Rev. Paul Johenk, Chaplain at Arcadia Methodist Hospital, is shown in a slight bow toward a lady who is out of view. About ten other people are seen nearby in this photo taken at Diamond Jubilee Ball.
Seven women and three men, all faculty members of Arcadia Grammar School, seated on front steps. They have been identified by Mr. Walters, former principal. He was 82 when he identified them in 1979. Left to right: 1. Elmer Neher 2. Max Ireland 3. Mrs. Grace Benham 4. Domenica Loyacano (in white blouse) 5. Elsie Anderson 6. Martha Hoegee 7. ? 8. Reed Clark. Sitting in front: on left is Elvira McMillen. On right: ?.
Portrait photo of Marian (?) Louise Rothe, who was married to Samuel Waterson Eldridge on April 29, 1914 and on September 5, 1914 (2 marriages). See also photo 2169.
Portrait photo of Samuel Waterson Eldridge, who was married to Marian (?) Louise Rothe on April 29, 1914 and on September 5, 1914 (2 marriages). See also photo 2168.
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.
The library does not have a print of this negative. See also descriptions of 983A and 983B. This negative is of the last two pages of Baldwin advertising brochure, c.1891. It appears on p.49 of WHERE RANCH AND CITY MEET.
The library does not have a print of this negative. This negative, along with negatives 983A and 983C, appears on p.49 of WHERE RANCH AND CITY MEET. They are of a Baldwin advertising brochure, c.1891. This negative is of the first two pages of narative. See also description of 983A and 983C.
Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view shows drainage pipe used to drain water from roof during the rains of winter 1996. The book trucks covered the pipe, which ran all the way out the temporary front doors into what used to be the Children's Room patio. The area behind the book trucks was the sorting area. A young woman is standing looking at books shelved along the plywood wall. To the right are the photocopy machines.
Baldwin M. Baldwin and Dextra Baldwin, view from the back, standing in grass. Baldwin has large straw hat on and appears to be age 2 or 3. Both have on what appears to be rompers and high buttoned shoes. Dextra may be age 6 or 7. Apparently taken at Baldwin Ranch.
View of covered recreational area of home of Dr. Alva Surber in the Oaks area. A tennis court can be seen, as sell as the deck area around a swimming pool with 2 canvas chairs. This house was at 1014 Hampton Road.
Group of high school students lined up to check books out in the evening. Grace Rahm is clerk seated at desk helping them. In background are 3 additional patrons browsing.
Approximately 36 men and women, many about to make the descent in the Mt. Rubio incline railroad car. (For info on this line, see Altadena Golden Years, p. 56.)
Library does not have a print of this negative. A print appears on p.56 of WHERE RANCH AND CITY MEET. It is an E.J. Baldwin land sale brochure, c.1891.
Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. View taken from west part of lawn toward main entrance to library. Photo shows lady and small girl, and a man walking out of building. Block walled area is patio area accessible only from inside.
Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin standing on porch of Hugo Reid Adobe holding hand of granddaughter Dextra Baldwin, who appears to be about 5 years old. Grandson Baldwin M. Baldwin is in wicker baby carriage and is about 1 1/2 or 2 years old.
Fire station across which is painted ENGINE #2. Parked in front is one fire truck with 2 firemen. Standing to left of engine are 3 firemen. Car parked at rear of station appears to be late 1930's model. Address 1420 S. Baldwin Avenue.