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

At Home in Old Pasadena

Exploring Pasadena's Past

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2025

1. At Home in Old Pasadena Marker

Inscription. Beginning in the late 1800s, generations of African Americans, Japanese Americans, Mexican Americans, and other residents lived in this neighborhood. They raised families, ran businesses, built churches, and shaped Pasadena's social fabric while combating racial prejudice and discrimination.

These exhibits honor the memories of everyone who lived and worked here before “urban renewal” forced them from their homes. They are dedicated to envisioning a more just future for all Pasadenans.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Asian Americans • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 34° 8.879′ N, 118° 9.14′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Old Pasadena. It is at the intersection of West Holly Street and Holly Street, on the left when traveling north on West Holly Street. Marker is on an unnamed street through the Parsons complex. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pasadena CA 91124, 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: Building Freeways, Dividing Communities (within shouting distance of this marker); Exploring Pasadena's Past (within shouting distance of this marker); Mapping Prejudice in Pasadena

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Keeping the Faith (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pioneers & Entrepreneurs (about 500 feet away); Before the Freeways (about 500 feet away); Places Change, People Endure (about 500 feet away); Bonham Alley (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2025

2. At Home in Old Pasadena Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 41 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.