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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DN8_legge-alley_Pasadena-CA.html
Named for Charles Legge, a real estate man who came to Pasadena from Iowa in 1875. He donated land for the community's First Public Library, which was built in Memorial Park in 1887. Legge was a director of the First National Bank of Pasadena loca…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CN4_mercantile-place_Pasadena-CA.html
This well-named service road ran behind some of the most important retail merchants that fronted Colorado Boulevard from 1887 to the end of the 19th century. Among the retailers in this block were Hertel's Dry Goods, J.W. Woods (The Druggist who l…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CN1_braley-building_Pasadena-CA.html
Built in 1906 for Edgar R. Braley, an influential figure in early Pasadena. Braley was a well respected businessman who also served as a park, fire, and police commissioner. The Braley Building at 35 South Raymond Avenue was the former site of two…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CKV_vietnam-veterans-memorial_Pasadena-CA.html
We remember those who gave their lives and those who remain missing. Vernon Brackins * Bruce Brogoitti * James Carter * David Cash * Dale Chamberlain * Michael D'Aiello * Walter Davis * Timothy Duncan * Mark Enari * James Fullerton * Charles Gi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CKU_exchange-alley_Pasadena-CA.html
Named for the "Exchange Block Building" at 13-27 East Colorado Boulevard whose most important business was the Carlton Hotel, a first-class business hotel established in 1886. On the first floor were Harper & Reynolds Hardware Company and Alexande…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CKT_mercantile-place_Pasadena-CA.html
This well-named service road ran behind some of the most important retail merchants that fronted Colorado Boulevard from 1887 to the end of the 19th century. Among the retailers in this block were Hertel's Dry Goods, J.W. Woods (The Druggist who l…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CKS_pasadena-robinson-memorial_Pasadena-CA.html
The Pasadena Robison Memorial sculptures were created through a community effort spearheaded by the Board of Directors of Pasadena Robinson Memorial and the City of Pasadena. The monumental bronze portraitures of Mack and Jackie Robinson focus on …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CKQ_pasadena-public-library_Pasadena-CA.html
The stone memorial on this site represents the only remaining portion of the second Pasadena Public Library, an impressive castle-like structure built in the Romanesque architectural style. Designed by Pasadena architect, Harry Ridgeway, the li…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CKO_pasadena-city-hall_Pasadena-CA.html
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 Pa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14MN_pacific-asia-museum_Pasadena-CA.html
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 ar…
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