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

Pasadena City Hall

1902-1931

Photographed By Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

1. Pasadena City Hall Marker

Inscription. In 1902 Pasadena erected their first City Hall on this side, C.H. Brown designed the two story masonry building and the firm of Dawson & Eldridge constructed the building for $36,532. The building was dedicated on November 19, 1902 and remained Pasadena's City Hall until 1927 when our present city hall was completed. The police department occupied the entire building until 1930. The building was then torn down in 1931.
The building presently on this site was designed by Rothenberg Sawasy Architects "RSA" and reflects the 3 towers in the original building. Construction began in 2003 and was completed in 2004 by C.W. Driver.
The dichrolic glass art piece above the front entrance was created by artist Jaqueline Dreager. The developer of this project was Hayes & Company.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1849.

Location. 34° 8.812′ N, 118° 9.016′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Old Pasadena. Marker is at the intersection of East Union Street and North Fair Oaks Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Union Street. Located on a business called The Container Store. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: One East Union Street, Pasadena CA 91109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. Exchange Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Kendall Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Hayes Alley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Electric Alley (about 300 feet away); Hugus Alley (about 500 feet away); Mercantile Place (about 500 feet away); First Salvation Army Meeting (about 600 feet away); Miller Alley (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.

Pasadena City Hall Marker (2021) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, February 18, 2021

2. Pasadena City Hall Marker (2021)

Photographed By Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

3. Pasadena City Hall Marker

Pasadena City Hall Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

4. Pasadena City Hall Building

Photographed By Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

5. Pasadena City Hall Marker

Photo Displayed on Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

6. Photo Displayed on Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 644 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 5, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 2. submitted on February 19, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 5, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.