The cause of the excess chlorine in the Arcadia County Park swimming pool that sent 17 children to the hospital on July 19 was found to be human error. Workers at the pool mistakenly primed the chemical pump twice, allowing up to 20 extra gallons of chlorine into the water.
The new Norman S. Johnson Aquatics Center at Arcadia Community Regional Park (Arcadia County Park) is officially open and was celebrated yesterday by county supervisor Michael Antonovich and other local officials. The nearly $10 million project replaced the old 50-meter pool with a 6,150 s.f. competition swimming pool, and a 6,300 s.f. recreation and therapy pool with an integrated splash pad.
Too much chlorine in the pool at Arcadia County Park sent 17 people to hospitals yesterday. None of the victims was seriously hurt in the morning incident, which happened during a free swim session. Most experienced trouble breathing and eye pain.
ID #1960-1965 are print sheets of swimming pool construction at Arcadia High School. Two images on each print sheet #1960-1964. Top image shows the shallow and deep ends under construction. Bottom shows woman at the edge of the swimming pool pretending to "dip her left foot in."
The City Council has created three new lighting assessment zones to replace lighting districts established in the 1970s. Residents will be sent mail-in ballots later this year to decide whether or not to approve changes to fees for street lighting. Lighting costs about $1.15 million a year.
Serbian Orthodox Church of Christ the Savior at 1424 S. Baldwin Avenue. This congregation bought property from the American Lutheran Church (later became Lutheran Church of the Cross) in 1963. View is taken from west side of Baldwin, facing entrance. Note 9-17-2008: The 1963 date of sale is not certain as the 1964-65 city directory has the Lutheran Church of the Cross still occupying 1424 S. Baldwin Avenue. Lutheran Church of the Cross moved into a new building in June, 1965 according to item #15 in the Arcadia - Churches VF, so the building may have changed hands in 1965 - (Yvonne Ng).
17 children and two adults pose on a stage in three rows. Children are dressed in various costumes. Written on back: Arcadia Children's Chorale "Around the World in Song," a performance of Disney songs. Directors William Pirigyi and Adele Pirigyi. Saturday, March 29th. Prior to Holly Avenue PTA movie. According to the perpetual calendar, March 29 was a Saturday in 1969 and 1975, so it could be either.
ID #1960-1965 are print sheets of swimming pool construction at Arcadia High School. Two images on each print sheet #1960-1964. Top image shows a man and a woman at the swimming pool construction site. Dirt was dug out for the swimming pool is behind them. Bottom image shows the woman at the "edge of the pool" under construction.
Los Angeles County Supervisors are set to approve $8.5 million to build a new pool building, pool and splash pond at Arcadia County Park. Officials recommended hiring Sparano & Mooney Architecture. The firm designed the Arcadia Historical Society Museum.
ID #1960-1965 are print sheets of swimming pool construction at Arcadia High School. Single image on print sheet #1965. A man is at the edge of the pool, pretending to dive in.
ID #1960-1965 are print sheets of swimming pool construction at Arcadia High School. Two images on each print sheet #1960-1964. Top image shows the side of the Arcadia High School "Apaches" building adjacent to the swimming pool construction. Bottom image shows a man emerging from the hole in the ground.
ID #1960-1965 are print sheets of swimming pool construction at Arcadia High School. Two images on each print sheet #1960-1964. Top image shows two men looking at plans or blueprints for the pool. Bottom image shows same two men looking at the plans, they are wearing sunglasses, and construction is visible behind them.
ID #1960-1965 are print sheets of swimming pool construction at Arcadia High School. Two images on each print sheet #1960-1964. Top image shows the hole dug out for the swimming pool. There is a car and some kids playing at basketball courts in the background. Bottom image shows the two men from photo #1960 looking at plans or blueprints.
A day after the Arcadia County Park was closed for sending people exposed to excess chlorine to the hospital, the pool remained closed yesterday while Los Angeles County supervisors ordered a top-down safety review for all 27 county pools. The Arcadia pool will remain closed until the problem can be fixed to ensure public safety.
Los Angeles County Supervisors approved an $8.5 million budget to complete a new pool facility at Arcadia County Park by May 2013. Sparano & Mooney Architecture will create initial "scoping" designs that contractors will use to bid on aspects of the project.
View NW toward fountain in NE corner of Arcadia County Park at the time of dedication of the fountain. Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli is seen activating spray for first time. On left is Norman Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation Dept. Man on right is Arcadia City Manager Harold K. Shone.