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History Lives Here – 11th Marker Unveiled Thursday at Arcadia Transit Center City, Historical Society bring history to life BY TERRY MILLER
The Arcadia Historical Society’s 11th “History Lives Here” historical marker, featuring the many railroads that once crisscrossed Arcadia as well as Lucky Baldwin’s stately Hotel Oakwood was unveiled Thursday, Jan. 26. City officials as well local history buffs joined in for the ceremony. Dale Carter and Sandy Snider provided great entertainment with their colorful knowledge of local history that shaped the future of Arcadia. The marker was placed at the Arcadia Transit Plaza, the former site of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway’s Arcadia Depot. Earlier this year the Metro Gold Line
resurrected train service and a station platform at the same location. For several decades in the first half of the 1900s, three different train lines, tracks, stations, and two control towers, converged within a couple blocks of each other in Downtown Arcadia where passengers could also board the iconic Los Angeles Red Cars. Directly across the street once stood Lucky Baldwin’s elaborate Hotel Oakwood, one of the region’s finest hotels in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The “History Lives Here” markers are just one of the many regular activities and events created year-round by the SEE PAGE 10
Carol Libby talks about the importance of the history markers. Libby has dedicated her life to the community and history preservation with leadership in the Arcadia Historical Society since 1986, serving as curator of the Society’s museum from 1995-2001 and has served on the Society’s Historical Marker Committee since its inception eleven years ago. –Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
Assistance League of Arcadia – Membership Event – Wine and Paint Night
Church of Transfiguration’s Annual Rummage Sale, Feb. 4
BY TERRY LEAHY ON BEHALF OF PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN CAROL MEKAILIAN The art world just got a little more crowded as over 50 members and guests of Assistance League of Arcadia enjoyed a watercolor art lesson. Attendees enjoyed the Wine and Paint night as they mingled,
savored the tasty appetizers and created their masterpieces. The membership committee headed by Lucy Mao joined forces with the social committee, headed SEE PAGE 10
The Church of Transfiguration’s annual rummage sale, complete with Treasure Room and Rummage Room will take place Saturday, Feb. 4, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This
is the big one with something for everybody and lots of goodies. The Church of Transfiguration is located at 1881 S. First St., Arcadia, on the corner of Lemon and First Street.
THE LARGEST Saturday, Feb. 4 ONE OF CAMP FAIRS ON + 100 CAMPS FOR BOYS +GIRLS K-12 THE WEST COAST! WESTRIDGE SCHOOL • Free Admission • Learn more at Westridge.org/SOF