South Arroyo in Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ambassador Auditorium
and Reflecting Pool
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 22, 2020
1. Ambassador Auditorium Marker
Ambassador Auditorium, the final and most elaborate structure of the building program begun in 1964 by Ambassador College (see nearby marker) opened with an inaugural concert on April 7, 1974. Designed by the architectural firm of Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall, it was constructed over a period of 26 months.
The building features exterior walls of emerald green granite from Brazil, rose onyx from Turkey and Iran in the lobby, and Brazilian rosewood and Burmese teakwood in the interior. Both a college auditorium and a concert hall, its excellent acoustics, quality craftsmanship and a world class concert series gave it a reputation as one of the finest concert halls in the world.
The recirculating reflecting pool covers one-half acre with the fountain centerpiece, designed by sculptor David Wynne, consisting of five bronze egrets each weighing one ton.
Erected 2018.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is April 7, 1974.
Location. 34° 8.612′ N, 118° 9.458′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Arroyo. Marker can be reached from Terrace Drive, 0.1 miles
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Merritt Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Terrace Villa Mansion / Mayfair Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Worldwide Church of God and Ambassador College (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); History of Ambassador Gardens (about 400 feet away); Claypool-Fowler Mansion (about 500 feet away); Aerojet Engineering Corporation First Plant (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lt. Orrin Russell Fox Heliport (approx. ¼ mile away); Pasadena Founders Monument (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 22, 2020
2. Ambassador Auditorium Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 22, 2020
3. Ambassador Auditorium and Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 22, 2020
4. Ambassador Auditorium and Reflecting Pool
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 22, 2020
5. Fountain Centerpiece
Consisting of five bronze egrets.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 995 times since then and 199 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 23, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
