1. Arthur B. Benton, architect of Anoakia. Who Was Who in America, 1943. 2. Arthur B. Benton. Biographical Dictionary of American Architects, p.52; obituary from Architect and Engineer, October 1927, p.108; Benton, Arthur Burnett - "Autobiography", typed biography from the California History fi…
1. Arthur B. Benton, architect of Anoakia. Who Was Who in America, 1943.
2. Arthur B. Benton. Biographical Dictionary of American Architects, p.52; obituary from Architect and Engineer, October 1927, p.108; Benton, Arthur Burnett - "Autobiography", typed biography from the California History file of the Los Angeles Public Library. Information received from MCLS Reference Service, December 1, 1995.
3. Arthur B. Benton. from: Toward a simpler way of life: the arts and crafts architects of California (1997)
4. Arthur Burnett Benton. History of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties (1922)
5. Benton, Arthur Burnett. Cyclopedia of American Biography, Supplementary Edition (1926)
6. "Arthur B. Benton," from TOWARD A SIMPLER WAY OF LIFE, ed. by Robert Winter.
1. "Gordon B. Kaufmann, 61 - Famous architect dies (of Santa Anita Park)." Los Angeles Times, November 2, 1949. 2. "Gordon B. Kaufmann." Article from Biographical Dictionary of American Architects (deceased), p.332. 3. MCLS Reference Service memo, September 22, 1992.
1. "Frances Xavier Lourdes." A brief biography written by his grandson, Art Swift. 2. "Frances Xavier Lourdou." Photocopy of portrait, 1918. Original portrait is in Arcadia Photos file, #1252.
Due to construction of new headquarters buildings, the adjacent road and visitor parking at the Forest Service office at 701 N. Santa Anita Avenue, will be closed to public visits beginning March 26 until about May 7.
Design contracts for architecture and interiors of the eight-story, $15 million Iwataya vertical shopping center in Fukuoka, Japan have been awarded to Chaix & Johnson Associates and Chaix, Pujdak, Bielski, Takeuchi & Daggett Associated Architects & Planners, Los Angeles. It was announced by Arcadia resident Robert H. Daggett, A.I.A., 1405 Rancho Road, a principal of both firms.
The City of Arcadia has contracted with Gonzalez Goodale Architects to plan for a new City Hall. Both Upper and Lower City Hall buildings will be torn down after completion of the new facility.
Circulation workroom, library staff, Arcadia Public Library at 25 N. First Avenue. Left to right: June Davies, Mary Lou Harbin, Madeline Hopps, Mary Louise Fitts, Hazel Bolton.
House of Representatives appropriations bill to offer money for shuttle system to forest area. Nearly
$1 million will provide for project to local areas. US Forest Service planning a shuttle to Chantry Flat, a
forest site north of Arcadia and Sierra Madre, that links to trails and Sturtevant Falls.
Children's Room at Arcadia Public Library at 25 N. First Avenue. Standing left to right: Judith Moore, Mary Lou Fitts, Hazel Boulton, Mary Lou Harbin, Geneva Jones, teacher. In foreground, in white blouse, is Louise DuMond, City Librarian.
Arcadia's energy efficient street lighting program to start next month. Southern California Edison (SCE) is replacing SCE-owned inefficient High Pressure Sodium (HPS) street lights with energy efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights. Conversion to LED technology will help reduce energy usage and cost by approximately $11,500 annually.
Bobcat Fire continues to wreak havoc. Nearly 24,000 acres burned above foothill communities, north of Monrovia, and still spreading out of control yesterday as firefighters contended with powerful winds. The fire has burned 23,890 acres of pristine forest lands. It was 6% contained. Evacuation warnings are still in effect in Monrovia, Arcadia, Azusa, Sierra Madre, Duarte, Pasadena, Altadena & Bradbury.
Tonight Arcadia City Council will explore building a new $12 million City Hall after the proposal was shelved in 2009 for financial reasons. The existing City Hall is undergoing a $2.3 million renovation and remodeling that includes a new heating and air conditioning system, energy efficient windows, new wiring, carpeting and painting. If Council moves forward with new building, the existing one could be used as a community center.
View of circulation desk at Arcadia Public Library at 25 N. First Avenue. Staff pictured: Hazel Bolton(in plaid jacket) and Mary Lou Harbin, seated. Six youngsters are also pictured.