ABOUT THE PROJECT
Preserving South Pasadena’s Story
South Pasadena History is an editorial archive and discovery project focused on the people, places, architecture, transportation, photographs, and community stories that shaped the city.
What We Preserve
Stories of residents and civic life, historic architecture, transportation, photographs, maps, neighborhood change, preservation efforts, and research resources.
People
Community history and personal stories.
Places
Landmarks, streets, and neighborhoods.
Records
Photographs, maps, and research sources.
History Lives in the Everyday Landscape
South Pasadena’s character is visible in its homes, streets, schools, civic buildings, transportation corridors, and long-standing gathering places. The project connects archival history with the city people experience today.
Start Exploring
Follow the timeline, discover historic places, study the architecture, browse photographs, or begin researching a property.