James W. Lunsford The Ocean and the Sunset, The Hills and the Clouds: Looking at Santa Monica, illustrated by Alice N. Lunsford, 1983, 1973, 1948
"10. City Council Chambers. The City Council Chambers, located in the south wing of the second floor, contain two noteworthy items: a large unsigned portrait of Senator John P. Jones which hangs in the rear of the chamber, and a polished-brass replica of the City Seal, created by artist Franz Wambaugh in 1973.
Santa Monica Pier-Arcadia Terrace
"The pier has special historical value, having been protected by an initiative in 1973 making its removal or alteration subject to a vote of Santa Monica citizens, and also having been designated an official landmark by both Los Angeles County and the City of Santa Monica. Frequently used for motion picture and television backgrounds, it was the site of the first live television broadcast of a musical variety program in 1948.
"Arcadia Terrace, the general area south of the pier between the Promenade and Ocean Avenue, derives its name from the famous Arcadia Hotel that once occupied much of the area. The hotel was named for Arcadia de Baker."