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The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce has moved to a location in the Bekins Building.
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
December 28, 1949
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
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Home of R. H. Schwarzkopf at 904 West Huntington Drive, one of the oldest in Arcadia.
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
February 1, 1943
Pages
p. 1
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Biographic sketch of Ken Scott, Arcadia's new recreation director.
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
December 28, 1949
Pages
p. 1 Section 2 (See basement box 112.)
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Construction at Arcadia High School
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 17, 1949 p. 1 (plans for new high school in Arcadia)
December 1, 1949 p. 1 ( " )
December 3, 1949 p. 2 ( " )
December 17, 1949 p. 1 ( " )
October 16, 1950 p. 1 (withdrawal from MAD)
June 1, 1950 p. 1 (picture of planned school)
November 27, 1950 p. 1 (withdrawal from MAD)
February 5, 1951 p. 1
February 26, 1951 p. 1
April 30, 1951 p. 1
October 29, 1951 p. 1 (construction)
November 1, 1951 p. 1 ( " )
November 5, 1951 p. 1 ( " )
December 31, 1951 p. 1 ( " )
February 21, 1952 p. 1 ( " )
April 13, 1953 p. 1 (dedication)
January 4, 1954 p. 1 (expansion)
September 16, 1954 p. 2 (new wing)
June 7, 1962 p. 1 (quonset hut classrooms)
May 21, 1964 p. 1 (new library)
October 11, 1964 p. 1 ( " )
November 15, 1964 p. 1 (swimming pool)
January 20, 1966 p. 1 (library dedication)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 17, 1949 p. 1 (plans for new high school in Arcadia)
December 1, 1949 p. 1 ( " )
December 3, 1949 p. 2 ( " )
December 17, 1949 p. 1 ( " )
October 16, 1950 p. 1 (withdrawal from MAD)
June 1, 1950 p. 1 (picture of planned school)
November 27, 1950 p. 1 (withdrawal from MAD)
February 5, 1951 p. 1
February 26, 1951 p. 1
April 30, 1951 p. 1
October 29, 1951 p. 1 (construction)
November 1, 1951 p. 1 ( " )
November 5, 1951 p. 1 ( " )
December 31, 1951 p. 1 ( " )
February 21, 1952 p. 1 ( " )
April 13, 1953 p. 1 (dedication)
January 4, 1954 p. 1 (expansion)
September 16, 1954 p. 2 (new wing)
June 7, 1962 p. 1 (quonset hut classrooms)
May 21, 1964 p. 1 (new library)
October 11, 1964 p. 1 ( " )
November 15, 1964 p. 1 (swimming pool)
January 20, 1966 p. 1 (library dedication)
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Item ID
4216AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Pines Coffee Shop at 58 E. Huntington Drive was robbed of $125 in a dawn holdup.
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
December 28, 1949
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
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Junette Maddox, Arcadia artist, showed her miniatures and portraits in the "Avenue of America" art exhibit.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 1, 1949
Pages
p. 4
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Groundbreaking ceremonies were scheduled this morning at 135 Colorado Place, where construction of a new first-run theater was set to begin next week. This comes one week after a disastrous fire which gutted the Arcadia Theatre.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 19, 1942
Pages
p. 1
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Citizens Bank-new banking firm opens here April 15 at temporary structure at 140 East Huntington Drive, while a permanent home is being built on the property. Features drive-in tellers. Citizens Bank has operated in Monrovia since 1926. It is under the direction of Robert L. Smith, executive vice president. See hard copy in VF Banks and Banking.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 20, 1947
Pages
p. 1
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General information
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1942 p. 1
April 22, 1942 p. 1 (Women's Club remodeled)
February 29, 1943 p. 1
April 12, 1943 p. 1 (Santa Anita Club converted)
March 16, 1944 p. 1 (location and closing)
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General information
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 26, 1942 p. 1 (evacuation base rising at track)
April 2, 1942 p. 1 (closure of Huntington Drive denied)
April 8, 1942 p. 1 (race track converted into "Little Tokyo")
October 8, 1942 p. 1 (Japanese almost gone)
October 29, 1942 p. 1 (barricades on Huntington Drive removed)
October 29, 1942 West Arcadia Section, section 2, p. 1 (Final Japanese evacuation completed)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 26, 1942 p. 1 (evacuation base rising at track)
April 2, 1942 p. 1 (closure of Huntington Drive denied)
April 8, 1942 p. 1 (race track converted into "Little Tokyo")
October 8, 1942 p. 1 (Japanese almost gone)
October 29, 1942 p. 1 (barricades on Huntington Drive removed)
October 29, 1942 West Arcadia Section, section 2, p. 1 (Final Japanese evacuation completed)
Subjects
Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese
Item ID
4174AN
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Birth. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Hollis L. Akin.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 8, 1943 p. 2
July 15 1943 p. 5
Announcement Type
Birth
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Birth. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chambers
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 10, 1942 p. 9
September 17, 1942 p. 3
Announcement Type
Birth
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City of Arcadia Assessment Books of the Property in the City of Arcadia
Start Date
1948
End Date
1954
Contents
City of Arcadia. Assessment books of the property in the City of Arcadia. Includes legal description, last known owner, value of land, taxes paid. 101 A. Book 1. Assessment no. 1-728. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 2. Assessment no.729-1721. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 B. Book 3. Assessment…
Start Date
1948
End Date
1954
Contents
City of Arcadia. Assessment books of the property in the City of Arcadia. Includes legal description, last known owner, value of land, taxes paid.
101 A. Book 1. Assessment no. 1-728. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 2. Assessment no.729-1721. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 B. Book 3. Assessment no. 1722-2532. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 4. Assessment no. 2533-3391. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 C. Book 5. Assessment no. 3392-4596. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 6. Assessment No. 4597-5666. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 D. Book 7. Assessment no. 5667-6765. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 8. Assessment no. 6767-7784A. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 E. Book 9. Assessment no. 7785-9032. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 10. Assessment no. 9033-9976. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
Subjects
City of Arcadia Assessment Books of the Property in the City of Arcadia
Physical Description
Ten books bound in ledgers
Location
Basement
Box Number
Boxes 101A through 101E
Shelf Number
Shelf H21 and Shelf H22
Item ID
408AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Camp Santa Anita
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 21, 1943
Pages
p. 1
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History of Baldwin-Duarte Business Center
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 25, 1943
Pages
p. 8
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Chambers, Aug. 31.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 11, 1947
Pages
p. 4
Announcement Type
Birth
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Arcadia Bootery opens
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 3, 1946
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Crown Glass Works
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 26, 1947
Pages
p. 1
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Two plans will be proposed to the Arcadia Beautiful Committee for a living war memorial.
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
December 21, 1949
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
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Following a successful debut Sunday, Arcadia's new Civic Band has begun practice for future programs. Members are listed.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 7, 1948
Pages
p. 1