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.

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Date
c.1979

  1 image

Date
c.1979
Subjects
Aerial Photo Collection
Aerial views
210 Foothill Freeway
Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Santa Anita Park-1945-1980
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
988
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

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.

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Date
c. May 1957

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Date
c. May 1957
Subjects
Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Physical Description
4x10 b&w
ID
1026
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

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.

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Date
September 30, 1978

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Date
September 30, 1978
Subjects
Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Ball
Johenk, Paul
Physical Description
5x7 b&w
ID
743
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

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: ?.

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Date
c.1921-22

  1 image

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.

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Date
c. 1914

  1 image

Date
c. 1914
Subjects
Rothe, Marian (?) Louise
Physical Description
4x6" b&w
ID
2168
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

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.

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Date
c. 1914

  1 image

Date
c. 1914
Subjects
Eldridge, Samuel Waterson
Physical Description
4x6" b&w
ID
2169
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

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.

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Date
1935

  1 image

Date
1935
Subjects
Restaurants-Merget's Malt Shop
Ice cream
Merget, Robert R.
Yates, Torval
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
841
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

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.

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Date
original dated c.1891

  1 image

Date
original dated c.1891
Subjects
Rancho Santa Anita
Physical Description
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 negative
ID
983C
Collection
Photographs
Images
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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.

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Date
original dated c.1891

  1 image

Date
original dated c.1891
Subjects
Rancho Santa Anita
Physical Description
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 negative
ID
983B
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

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.

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Date
February 1996

  1 image

Date
February 1996
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Physical Description
4x6 color
ID
1393
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

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.

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Date
c.1907-08

  1 image

Date
c.1907-08
Subjects
Baldwin, Baldwin M.
Baldwin, Dextra
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
100
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

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.

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Date
c.1938

  1 image

Date
c.1938
Subjects
Houses
Surber, Alva
Hampton Road
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
834
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

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.

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Date
1952

  1 image

Date
1952
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-1930-1959
Rahm, Grace
Physical Description
4x5 b&w
ID
304
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

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.)

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Date
c. 1893

  1 image

Date
c. 1893
Subjects
Recreation
San Gabriel Mountains
Physical Description
7x10 b&w
ID
613
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

Apparently taken a few minutes later than photo #172. Same 2 tents show on left. Balloon is approximately 3 feet off of ground.

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Date
v.1917-1918

  1 image

Date
v.1917-1918
Subjects
Balloon School
Physical Description
1 1/2 x 2 1/2 b&w
ID
173
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Clara Baldwin portrait shows her resting her chin on her right hand. Both hands have rings on all fingers.

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Date
c.1919

  1 image

Date
c.1919
Subjects
Baldwin, Clara
Baldwin family
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1140
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

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.

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Date
original c.1891

  1 image

Date
original c.1891
Subjects
Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"
Physical Description
4x6 b&w negative
ID
1383
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

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.

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Date
c.1963

  1 image

Date
c.1963
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989
Physical Description
8x13 b&w
ID
708
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

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.

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Date
c.1906

  1 image

Date
c.1906
Subjects
Baldwin family
Baldwin, Baldwin M.
Baldwin, Dextra
Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"
Hugo Reid Adobe
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
104
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail

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.

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Date
1948 (City Directory)

  1 image

Date
1948 (City Directory)
Subjects
Fire Department
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
244
Collection
Photographs
Images
Less detail