Museum’s Santa Anita exhibit speakers offer surprises

Tweet Attendees at a reception this morning for the opening of a new exhibit of historical photos of Santa Anita Park at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum that runs through January 21, were treated to an hour of firsthand anecdotes about the track. The two fascinating guest speakers were John Shear, former rider/trainer and recent [...]

Snapshot of Santa Anita history Nov. 12 – Jan. 21

Tweet A snapshot of the history of Santa Anita Park will be on exhibit at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum from Saturday, Nov. 12 to January 21, with an opening reception to be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. featuring guest speaker John Shear, former rider/trainer and recent 90-year-old hero rescuer [...]

Mayor, pep band, join Society tribute to AHS fight song composer

Tweet Arcadia Historical Society president Gene Glasco organized a very special treat for the Society’s quarterly general membership meeting and program Thursday by honoring Tony Antista, composer of the Arcadia High School fight song and “Beautiful, Beautiful Santa Anita.” (Hear original accordion recordings of the songs and get further details and photos from the event [...]

Museum’s 10th; new addition?

Tweet About 80 people enjoyed a wine reception at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum late Sunday afternoon (Oct. 10). There was a fine exhibit of the best of previous displays being showcased this month in celebration of the 10th anniversary of this building owned and managed by the City of Arcadia and [...]

Derby celebrates 90 years

Tweet After nearly a century of being the top watering hole for famous jockeys and a fine dining steak house for residents of Arcadia and visitors from all over the country, it’s about time someone threw a party to celebrate The Derby. Hall of Fame jockey Laffit Pincay and other luminaries from Santa Anita and [...]

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