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Anthony’s influence extended into innovations in urban aesthetics and civic outreach. He is credited with introducing neon signs to Southern California, inspired by European designs, transforming the city’s nightscape with glowing displays. He helped establish the Los Angeles Auto Show and played a pivotal role in developing bus lines that eventually merged with the Glendale Bus Company, improving transportation across the region.
A cultural philanthropist, Anthony supported events like the "Symphony Under the Stars," aiding Hollywood's cultural scene during the 1930s. By the height of his success, he was among California’s wealthiest and most influential citizens, admired for his ventures in automotive, radio, and civic projects—truly a Renaissance man of the West Coast.