Arcadia in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Arcadia News Journal

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2025

1. Arcadia News Journal Marker

Inscription.
Historic site of Arcadia News Journal.
Built in 1932.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 34° 8.413′ N, 118° 1.75′ W. Marker is in Arcadia, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Huntington Drive west of 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 51 Huntington Dr, Arcadia CA 91006, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Santa Anita Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Seabiscuit (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Downtown Arcadia (within shouting distance of this marker); Arcadia County Park (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions (approx. 0.2 miles away); Zenyatta (approx. 0.2 miles away); Depots and Hotel Oakwood (approx. 0.2 miles away); U.S. Army Balloon School (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arcadia.

Additional commentary.
1. The tower features Art Deco styling.
This former newspaper building is now a funeral home and is a notable Art Deco landmark on Route 66.

— Submitted November 9, 2025.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2025

2. Arcadia News Journal Marker

The metal relief details on the roofline were sculptured by J.J. Mora.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 40 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.