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Wells Fargo named Arcadia Biz Icon Sept. 19
Wells Fargo has numerous branches all over Arcadia, but only the branch at 1200 S. Baldwin Ave. features a beautiful and historically...
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Sep 7, 20133 min read
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Carol Libby Day in Arcadia
It was Carol Libby Day in more ways than one at the Arboretum Thursday, May 30. Mayor Pro Tem John Wuo with Carol Libby The Arcadia...
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Jun 8, 20133 min read
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Historical Society sale, auction highlights
Enjoy the following two-minute video highlights of yet another Arcadia Historical Society event, the group’s first sale and auction...
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May 5, 20131 min read
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Walk of Champions coming to Arcadia
There have been so many champions in Arcadia that former Mayor Gail Marsall and former Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director...
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Apr 19, 20131 min read
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Baldwin statue & marker unveiled
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...
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Apr 19, 20132 min read
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Baldwin statue dedication April 16
“By Gads! This must be paradise,” is the expression famously attributed to Lucky Baldwin in 1875 upon first seeing the land that would,...
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Apr 9, 20132 min read
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Baldwin exhibit at Library
Among the information that may be new to many people is that Baldwin had his own line of wines and that one of his most trusted men on...
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Apr 6, 20131 min read
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Society speaker: WWII POW
From Arcadia Historical Society President Gene Glasco: Almost fifty Arcadia Historical Society members and guests came together on...
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Mar 24, 20131 min read
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Baldwin Marker unveiled April 16
The Arcadia Historical Society’s 10th “History Lives Here” historical marker, profiling City founder Elias “Lucky” Baldwin, will be...
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Mar 23, 20132 min read
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Society hears about forest, WWII POW
The next Society program for members will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9 at the Arcadia Association of Realtors, 601 S. First Avenue. Ms...
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Feb 2, 20131 min read
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Arboretum Historical Marker unveiled
Los Angeles County Arboretum CEO Richard Schulhof, Arcadia Mayor Bob Harbicht, and many other County and City officials celebrated the...
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Oct 20, 20123 min read
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Historical Marker coming to Arboretum Oct. 2; sneak peek at Taste Sept. 24
A new “History Lives Here” historical marker showcasing vintage photographs and descriptions of the history and evolution of the Los...
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Sep 9, 20123 min read
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Classic police car fundraising
Ongoing maintenance for the classic 1959 Ford Galaxie former Arcadia police car requires care and time from local dedicated volunteers...
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Aug 13, 20121 min read
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New book on Arcadia History
Carol Libby has published a new book called Chronicles of Arcadia that is a compilation of articles written by a variety of authors...
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Aug 13, 20121 min read
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City Hall murals re-unveiled
Two tile mosaic murals more than half-a-century old on the entry walls to City Hall that depicted the history of Arcadia will be...
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Jun 10, 20122 min read
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Society May 30 program honors past Presidents
The Arcadia Historical Society will honor past presidents of the Society at a gala dinner in their honor at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30,...
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May 19, 20121 min read
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Historical Society at L.A. Heritage Day
The Arcadia Historical Society made yet another high-profile appearance to showcase Arcadia history throughout the region on Sunday, this...
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Apr 29, 20121 min read
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Mayor and 30 others at Historical Society open house
Arcadia Mayor Gary Kovacic presented a special certificate and more than 30 others attended the Arcadia Historical Society’s open house...
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Mar 24, 20121 min read
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Historical Society takes Arcadia to L.A. History Day at APU
Arcadia Historical Society board members Carol Libby (l) and Karen Hou. Board members of the Arcadia Historical Society were on hand to...
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Mar 13, 20121 min read
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Baldwin descendants unveil portraits
The first public viewing of two new painted portraits of Lucky Baldwin and his daughter Anita Baldwin were unveiled Wednesday, March 7,...
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Mar 12, 20121 min read
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