Arcadia historical marker number 11 at the Arcadia Transit Plaza

Arcadia Historical Society Marker Committee members unveiled today Marker #12 at Arcadia’s Transit Center.

The marker or sign, provides a historical perspective of the trains that criss crossed the San Gabriel Valley basin and of course, Lucky Baldwin’s Oakwood Hotel. Missed but mentioned was  Scott Hettrick who played a major role since inception of the History Lives Here project and was involved in establishing ten History Lives Here on markers in various areas throughout the City.

Arcadia historian Carol Libby speaks at the dedication of Arcadia historical marker number 11 at the Arcadia Transit Plaza recalling how important rail was to early Arcadia history.