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The 18,000-square-foot post office at 41 Wheeler Ave. has reopened more that 2 years after the 5.8 magnitude earthquake of June 28, 1991 forced its closure.
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 28, 1993
Pages
p. A-3 photo
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The 30 year old Post Office will be seismically retrofitted. Postal operations will move to temporary quarters at 20 E. Foothill Blvd.
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
August 12, 1992
Pages
p. 1 photo
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Arcadia Mayor John Wuo calls Postmaster an idiot over relocation of drive-through blue mailboxes on Santa Clara Street.
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 13, 2014
Pages
p. 1, 19
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Arcadia Post Office has a screw loose, really. Controversy and rumors abound in the re-positioning of the blue mailboxes in the rear parking lot of the post office at 41 Wheeler Avenue.
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 20, 2014
Pages
p. 1, 16
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Arcadia Post Office's drive-through mailboxes returned to their original position so that once again, there is safe access from the driver side, in the rear parking lot of the post office at 41 Wheeler Avenue.
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 27, 2014
Pages
p. 1, 9
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Beginning July 1, the post office will assign three new zip codes to delivery areas throughout the city.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 11, 1989
Pages
p. A-2
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Bill O'Neill has been installed as Arcadia's new postmaster. A native of New York, O'Neill has worked for the post office off and on for many years.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 18, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Biographical sketch of Ed Newman, appointed Postmaster to succeed Bill Stewart, Jr.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 23, 1977
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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A cooperative effort between the Arcadia Red Cross, Post Office and Police Department has resulted in an innovative program for special need individuals called, "Hey, Mr. Postman, check on me."
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
August 8, 1996
Pages
p. 8
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Dale Perry has been named Arcadia postmaster. A resident of Arcadia since 1949, Perry has been with the Arcadia Post Office since 1954.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 7, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
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Ed Newman, who has been with the Arcadia Post Office since 1946, recently retired from his position as Arcadia postmaster.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 23, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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General information regarding postal service
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
December 29, 1941 (classed first class)
Pages
p. 1
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General information regarding postal service
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1934 p. A-9 (first branch)
March 24, 1938 p. 1 (petition for building)
April 16, 1942 p. 1 (Santa Anita post office)
June 5, 1942 p. 1 (record business)
April 1, 1948 p. 1 (first air mail flight from Arcadia)
November 12, 1953 p. 1 (West Arcadia branch office opens)
June 11, 1953 p. 1 (new building on Wheeler St)
January 19, 1961 p. 1 (contract for new building awarded)
June 1, 1961 p. 1 (building permit issued)
August 7, 1961, p. 1 (new building)
March 12, 1962 p. 1 (dedication set)
March 22, 1962 p. 1 (re dedication)
March 29, 1962 p. 3 (dedication)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1934 p. A-9 (first branch)
March 24, 1938 p. 1 (petition for building)
April 16, 1942 p. 1 (Santa Anita post office)
June 5, 1942 p. 1 (record business)
April 1, 1948 p. 1 (first air mail flight from Arcadia)
November 12, 1953 p. 1 (West Arcadia branch office opens)
June 11, 1953 p. 1 (new building on Wheeler St)
January 19, 1961 p. 1 (contract for new building awarded)
June 1, 1961 p. 1 (building permit issued)
August 7, 1961, p. 1 (new building)
March 12, 1962 p. 1 (dedication set)
March 22, 1962 p. 1 (re dedication)
March 29, 1962 p. 3 (dedication)
Subjects
Postal Service
Item ID
4135AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Information regarding James I. Bailiff
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 12, 1954 p. 1
September 2, 1954 p. 1
September 6, 1954 p. 1 (appointed Postmaster)
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Information regarding J. Victor Covell
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 19, 1932 p. 1 (appointed Postmaster)
April 15, 1932 p. 1
August 2, 1935 p. 2 (article and photo)
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Information regarding postal service
Newspaper
Arcadia Journal
Date
November 17, 1917 p. 1 (mail service from Arcadia by Pacific Electric
November 30, 1918 p. 1 (location of post office)
Newspaper
Arcadia Journal
Date
November 17, 1917 p. 1 (mail service from Arcadia by Pacific Electric
November 30, 1918 p. 1 (location of post office)
Subjects
Postal Service
Item ID
4133AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Information regarding Thomas Andrew Grant
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 5, 1940 p. 1 (retires as Postmaster)
August 15, 1955 p. 1 (death)
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Information regarding William Stewart
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 27, 1940 p. 1 (appointed Postmaster)
June 24, 1954 p. 1 (nominated commander of Legion Post)
July 29, 1954 p. 1 (missing from file)
September 2, 1954 p. 1 (planning to retire)
September 6, 1954 p. 1 (retires)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 27, 1940 p. 1 (appointed Postmaster)
June 24, 1954 p. 1 (nominated commander of Legion Post)
July 29, 1954 p. 1 (missing from file)
September 2, 1954 p. 1 (planning to retire)
September 6, 1954 p. 1 (retires)
Subjects
Postal Service
Stewart, William
Item ID
4139AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Jerry Van Wormer is retiring after 30 years with the post office. He reminisces about people and events at the post office over the years.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Joyce M. Steele was installed as Arcadia's postmaster. She has worked in the post office for 22 years.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo