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

Pacific Asia Museum

Photographed By Drew W, September 14, 2012

1. Pacific Asia Museum Marker

Inscription. Grace Nicholson, a noted collector and authority on American Indian and Asian Art and artifacts, supervised the design of her combination gallery and museum which was completed in 1929. It has been called an outstanding example of 1920s revival architecture and is unique for its use of Chinese ornamentation.

Erected 1999 by State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with The Pacific Asia Museum. (Marker Number 988.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 34° 8.805′ N, 118° 8.461′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Playhouse Village. Marker is on North Los Robles Ave north of East Colorado Boulevard (U.S. 66), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 North Los Robles Ave, Pasadena CA 91101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pasadena City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pasadena Post Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pasadena Robinson Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pasadena Playhouse (approx. ¼ mile

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away); Victor Jory Bell (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Pasadena Playhouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Pasadena Playhouse College of Theatre Arts (approx. ¼ mile away); Pasadena Memorial for Fallen Officers (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.

Photographed By Drew W, September 14, 2012

2. Pacific Asia Museum Marker

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Photographed By Drew W, September 14, 2012

3. Pacific Asia Museum

Photographed By Drew W, September 14, 2012

4. Pacific Asia Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2012, by Drew W of Vista, California. This page has been viewed 672 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 27, 2012, by Drew W of Vista, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.