South Arroyo in Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Vista del Arroyo Hotel

Richard H. Chambers United States Court of Appeals Building

— Circa 1931 —

Vista del Arroyo Hotel Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 5, 2020

1. Vista del Arroyo Hotel Marker

Inscription.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Richard H. Chambers U.S. Court of Appeals Building, c.1931.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 34° 8.622′ N, 118° 9.744′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Arroyo. It is on Grand Avenue just south of Green Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 S Grand Ave, Pasadena CA 91105, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Colorado Street Bridge (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pasadena Founders Monument (about 800 feet away); Lt. Orrin Russell Fox Heliport (about 800 feet away); Pasadena Pioneers Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Merritt Mansion (approx. ¼ mile away); Ambassador Auditorium (approx. ¼ mile away); Terrace Villa Mansion (approx. ¼ mile away); History of Ambassador Gardens (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.

Regarding Vista del Arroyo Hotel. Originally built as a resort hotel, the

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Spanish Colonial Revival style building closed during the Great Depression, and became a U.S. Army hospital during WWII. After the war it was used as a federal government building, and it became a federal courthouse in 1981. In 1995, the building was renamed to honor Judge Richard H. Chambers, whose concept it was to bring a federal courthouse to Pasadena.

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 5, 2020

2. Vista del Arroyo Hotel Marker

The marker is to the left of the door.

Vista del Arroyo Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 5, 2020

3. Vista del Arroyo Hotel

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 5, 2020

4. Vista del Arroyo Hotel

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 5, 2020

5. Vista del Arroyo Hotel

The west side, viewed from the arroyo.

View of the Arroyo image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 18, 2024

6. View of the Arroyo

Colorado Street Bridge

Vista del Arroyo Hotel Pool - 1940s image. Click for full size.

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7. Vista del Arroyo Hotel Pool - 1940s

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,237 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 7, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on February 15, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 7. submitted on January 8, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.