Madison Heights in Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Honorable Barack H. Obama
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2020
1. The Honorable Barack H. Obama Marker
Former Residence (1980-1981)
The Honorable Barack H. Obama
44th President of the United States of America
253 East Glenarm Street
Pasadena, California
Erected 2016.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #44 Barack Obama series list.
Location. 34° 7.659′ N, 118° 8.696′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Madison Heights. It is on East Glenarm Street east of South Marengo Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 253 East Glenarm Street, Pasadena CA 91106, 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: 275 Marguerita Lane (approx. Ό mile away); 255 Marguerita Ln. (approx. Ό mile away); 235 Marguerita Ln. (approx. Ό mile away); 234 Marguerita Ln. (approx. Ό mile away); Adobe Flores (approx. half a mile away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Oaklawn Bridge & Waiting Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); Arlington Garden (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Barack Obama lived in this Pasadena apartment, and now there's a plaque to prove it. Pasadena Star News, Dec. 19, 2016 (Submitted on November 23, 2020.)
2. Pasadena Commemorates Obama's College Apartment. LAist, December 18, 2016 (Submitted on November 23, 2020.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 15, 2021
2. The Honorable Barack H. Obama Marker
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2020
3. The Honorable Barack H. Obama Marker
The marker is visible here, set in the cement area between the sidewalk and curb.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2020
4. The Honorable Barack H. Obama former residence
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 2,236 times since then and 133 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 23, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on May 11, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4. submitted on November 23, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
