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
1 image
- Date
- June, 1995
- Subjects
- Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
- Physical Description
- 4x6 color
- ID
- 1493
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
View NW up flooded Santa Anita Wash from above East bank below Duarte Road, probably the street seen crossing photo from right to left about half way down. Nest crossing north with dark bridge, is Santa Fe Railroad tracks; next we believe to be for a pipeline; last clearly visible crossing is for Pacific Electric Railroad tracks. Photo was taken following extreme flooding in 1938.
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- Date
- March 3, 1938
1 image
- Date
- March 3, 1938
- Subjects
- Flood control
- Physical Description
- 5x7 b&w
- ID
- 810
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
Photo of balloon apparently descending with men in basket suspended from beneath it. Group of buildings and 2 tents show on left side of photo. Approximately 16 men involved in getting balloon down. Truck also in photo.
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- Date
- c.1917-1918
1 image
- Date
- c.1917-1918
- Subjects
- Balloon School
- Physical Description
- 3x5 b&w
- ID
- 169
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. There are a number of people sitting and standing under the tent. A number of white chairs in the front are empty.
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- Date
- June, 1995
1 image
- Date
- June, 1995
- Subjects
- Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
- Physical Description
- 4x6 color
- ID
- 1490
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
The hands of evacuees are inspected closely by medical official at Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese. Note: Tag fixed to sweater bears designation: Family Number _____.
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- Date
- April 1942
1 image
Campus Medical Center located at 800 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Photo taken from Santa Anita facing south.
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- Date
- July 8, 1987
1 image
Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. Trash cans turned upside down straddled the drainage pipe which was installed to drain water off the roof. This photo is taken from what used to be the Children's Room patio, looking toward the temporary front doors. The Friends of the Library 25cent booksale bookshelf is visible in the center of the photo. A television seen to the right played a fundraising video.
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- Date
- February 1996
1 image
- Date
- February 1996
- Subjects
- Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
- Physical Description
- 4x6 color
- ID
- 1395
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
Four wheel drive truck with Cunningham winch used to get balloon aloft and back down and to keep them anchored. One truck for each balloon and had 1500 meters of heavy cable. Tires of truck were solid rubber. Note: ground line coming from truck near winch. This was to take care of static electricity generated along cable due to telephone in balloon. Information from H.F.Paden, Arcadia resident in 1978, former officer at Balloon School.
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- Date
- c.1917 or 1918
1 image
- Date
- c.1917 or 1918
- Subjects
- Balloon School
- Physical Description
- 3x5 b&w
- ID
- 156
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows a number of people standing under the white tent.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1507
- Date
- June, 1995
1 image
- Date
- June, 1995
- Subjects
- Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
- Physical Description
- 4x6 color
- ID
- 1491
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows a number of people standing under and next to the white tent. The construction trailer is visible in the background.
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- Date
- June, 1995
1 image
- Date
- June, 1995
- Subjects
- Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
- Physical Description
- 4x6 color
- ID
- 1492
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
Photographic reproduction of original artist's rendering of proposed Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion. Original rendering measures approx. 32"x36". Artist was Anthony Van Strauhal, also known as Tony Van Strauhal. This view is of front of the building showing trellis work to the left and right of the main entrance. New addition to the adult area is visible to the left. Several cars are parked in the front lot and people are walking to and from the entrance.
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- Date
- Original rendering dated 1993
1 image
- Date
- Original rendering dated 1993
- Physical Description
- 8x10 color
- ID
- 1356
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
Cover of 1928 Chamber of Commerce brochure showing stream in Big Santa Anita Canyon and also a group of riders coming down a canyon trail.
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- Date
- c.1927
1 image
- Date
- c.1927
- Subjects
- Chamber of Commerce
- Recreation
- Physical Description
- 8x10 b&w
- ID
- 1130
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
Groundbreaking ceremony for the Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion project. This photo shows a number of people walking toward the tent which was set up in the front parking lot. Balloons are attached to one side of the tent.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1485
- Date
- June, 1995
1 image
- Date
- June, 1995
- Subjects
- Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
- Physical Description
- 4x6 color
- ID
- 1469
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows a number of people sitting and standing under the tent. They seem to be looking toward the front, as if someone were speaking to them.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1503
- Date
- June, 1995
1 image
- Date
- June, 1995
- Subjects
- Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
- Physical Description
- 4x6 color
- ID
- 1487
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows a number of people standing under the tent. In the rear center, Jim Dale, Jerry Collins and Pete Kinnehan are seen talking.
https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1494
- Date
- June, 1995
1 image
- Date
- June, 1995
- Subjects
- Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
- Physical Description
- 4x6 color
- ID
- 1478
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
View from back of the scene of car crash involving two or more automobiles outside Thrifty Drug Store at night. This Thrifty Drug Store was listed at 59 E. Huntington Drive, starting in the 1952 city directory. See also 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780, 1781, 1782, 1786. Back side is handwritten, "Peo. Ex A-2, #21583."
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- Date
- Early 1950s
1 image
- Date
- Early 1950s
- Subjects
- Arcadia Police
- Automobiles
- Physical Description
- 8 x 10 b & w
- ID
- 1775
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
View of loggia across front of Anoakia. Lights showing on floor come through from bowling alley below. Door at left side of photo leads to office in east wing. Note: inscription on back done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.
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- Date
- 1977
1 image
- Date
- 1977
- Subjects
- Anoakia
- Physical Description
- 8x10 color
- ID
- 74
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. A number of people are standing under the white tent. At the extreme left is Betty Rochefort. Standing next to her with the white hat is John Reuter.
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- Date
- June, 1995
1 image
Water damage to the Arcadia Public Library resulting from rain. This view is of the circulation area. There are trash cans on the desk to catch the water leaking from the roof.
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- Date
- c. early 1990s
1 image
- Date
- c. early 1990s
- Subjects
- Arcadia Public Library
- Physical Description
- 4X6 color
- ID
- 1690
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
The library does not have a print of this negative. This negative, along with 983B and 983C, appears on p.48 and p.49 of WHERE RANCH AND CITY MEET. Together, these three negatives are of a Baldwin advertising brochure, c.1891, entitled CALIFORNIA'S CHOICEST LOCALITY. This negative, 983A, has the title page of the brochure and also a "Birdseye view of Arcadia and Santa Anita Tract," 1887.
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- Date
- originals c.1887 and 1891
1 image
- Date
- originals c.1887 and 1891
- Physical Description
- 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 b&w negative
- ID
- 983A
- Collection
- Photographs
Images
