Wilderness Park
The Wilderness Park Project was undertaken by John Panatier, Arcadia’s Recreation Director from 1955 to 1970. Mr. Panatier believed that...
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- Jul 10, 2016
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Arcadia County Park
Prior to its development as a park, this land was the site of “Ross Field,” the World War I Balloon School. Anita Baldwin sold her...
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- Jul 4, 2016
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Arcadia’s First Park
In 1908, Mayor Baldwin sold 4 acres of land at the corner of Second Avenue and Falling Leaf Avenue (Huntington Drive) to the city for $...
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- Jun 27, 2016
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Seven Elementary Schools, Two Middle Schools and a High School
After World War II, building restrictions eased in Arcadia and the school district began the construction of new schools. Between 1945...
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- Jun 14, 2016
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Arcadia Grammar School and Santa Anita School
No longer satisfied with the school being housed in a packing shed, Arcadia’s parents wanted a “real school building” for their children....
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