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It was Carol Libby Day in more ways than one at the Arboretum Thursday, May 30. The Arcadia Historical Society paid tribute to one of its own at the Society's annual General Meeting and election of officers, with a "Hats Off to Carol Libby" tribute to the longtime former President and current Second VP, membership. Carol, an author and co-author of several books chronicling the history of Arcadia, has been the backbone of the Society and … [Read more...]
Enjoy the following two-minute video highlights of yet another Arcadia Historical Society event, the group's first sale and auction generously hosted by the Arcadia 210 Self Storage, a perfect facility for the wine and cheese presentation for guests in the spacious parking lot, followed by the expansive lobby area where many tables of collectibles were offered for sale and auction. None of the materials represented any direct connection to … [Read more...]
There have been so many champions in Arcadia that former Mayor Gail Marsall and former Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Beth Costanza have decided it's time to celebrate, commemorate, and memorialize the likes of Seabiscuit and the legions of other famous race horses, jockeys, and trainers with a new Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions right here in Arcadia where most of them gained their prominence at Santa Anita Park. The … [Read more...]
Nearly 110 years after founding the City of Arcadia, the town's first Mayor, Elisa Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin, can still draw a big crowd as was proved Tuesday when a nine-foot statue was unveiled befitting his larger-than life stature. The statute created by artist Alfred Paredes called "A Dawn in the West" was commissioned and donated by Baldwin's sibling great-great-great granddaughters Margaux Gibson-Viera and Heather Gibson. Both of them, … [Read more...]
“By Gads! This must be paradise,” is the expression famously attributed to Lucky Baldwin in 1875 upon first seeing the land that would, years later, become the City of Arcadia. Arcadia’s founding father, Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin, will be honored for his pioneering and visionary contributions to Arcadia and the San Gabriel Valley with a bronze statue entitled “A Dawn in the West” that will be unveiled and dedicated on Tuesday, … [Read more...]
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