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

Pasadena Humane Society

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 21, 2025

1. Pasadena Humane Society Marker

Inscription.
Pasadena Humane Society, City of Pasadena Cultural Heritage Landmark, architect Robert H. Ainsworth, 1932.

Erected by City of Pasadena.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 34° 8.371′ N, 118° 8.939′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Raymond Avenue just south of Del Mar Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 361 S Raymond 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: The Union Garage Company (about 500

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feet away, measured in a direct line); Evanston Inn (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Don Carlos Court (approx. 0.2 miles away); Palmetto Court (approx. ¼ mile away); 1909 Seagrave (approx. ¼ mile away); Baker Alley (approx. ¼ mile away); Castle Green (approx. 0.3 miles away); 107 S. Fair Oaks Ave (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.

Regarding Pasadena Humane Society. Founded in 1903 by a local Methodist group, Pasadena Humane initially aimed to prevent cruelty to both children and animals.

They purchased this property in 1914. The oldest building dates back to 1929 and is located behind the modern-day dog kennels.

The historic building on Raymond Avenue, which currently houses the adoptions office and animal resource center, was completed in 1932.

The organization's core mission is to ensure the humane treatment of animals and provide them with safe shelter and care until they are adopted.

Also see . . . Pasadena Humane Society. (Submitted on June 24, 2025.)

Pasadena Humane Society and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 21, 2025

2. Pasadena Humane Society and Marker

This building was completed in 1932.

Pasadena Humane Society Map image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 21, 2025

3. Pasadena Humane Society Map

Tribute Plaques image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 23, 2025

4. Tribute Plaques

Original Building - 1929 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 23, 2025

5. Original Building - 1929

The original building is now the Wildlife Center.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 23, 2025

6. Mural

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 24, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.