Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Pasadena Central Library
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 14, 2020
1. Pasadena Central Library Marker
Pasadena Central Library, City of Pasadena Cultural Heritage Landmark. Architects: Myron Hunt & H.C. Chambers, 1927.
Pasadena Central Library, built 1927, was given a National Preservation Honor Award by The National Trust for Historic Preservation, October 1990.
Pasadena Central Library, built 1927, has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 34° 8.988′ N, 118° 8.655′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of Walnut Street and Garfield Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 285 E Walnut St, Pasadena CA 91101, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pasadena Memorial for Fallen Officers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colonial Court (about 500 feet away); Pasadena City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pasadena Robinson Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Pasadena Public Library
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Regarding Pasadena Central Library. The nearby Italian Renaissance style Pasadena Post Office, built in 1913, was a contributing building to the original look of Pasadenas Civic Center, including City Hall, the Civic Auditorium, and the Central Library. Pasadena Civic Center District is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a U.S. Historic District.
In 2021, Central Library was closed until a seismic retrofit can be completed. Reopening is expected in 2028.
Additional keywords. Pasadena Public Library
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 14, 2020
2. Pasadena Central Library and Marker
The marker is to the right of the three doors.
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 14, 2020
3. Pasadena Central Library
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 24, 2020
4. Pasadena Central Library
The door facing the parking lot has identical markers.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 683 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 15, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
