Tag: Pasadena
How Lake Avenue Got Its Name
Lake Avenue is one of the major streets in Pasadena. Before the revival of Old Pasadena it was also the main shopping district. Today’s question is: How did it come to be called Lake Avenue wh... Read MoreRemembering When
“You despair when you recall how much you’ve forgotten.” James Lileks National Review Columist The Hasting Drive-in circa 1970 at the corner of Halstead and Rosemead... Read MoreRose Parade 2012
The Rose Parade is not held on Sunday so this year we walked down and saw it on Monday (1/2/12). What a nice social event it is for those of us who have a way to get there without traffic. The weath... Read MoreWind Storm
On the last day of November we had a giant wind storm in Southern California. It was particularly bad in the San Gabriel Valley where we live. We had some roof tiles blow off our house and some ve... Read MoreThink Globally
Think Globally Drink Locally. From the check at Lucky Baldwins newest location in Pasadena. The closest you can come in Pasadena to real pub food. At the East Pasadena location they have an excellent ... Read MorePublic Art in Pasadena
This morning while we were walking in Pasadena we found this piece of public art across from the Paseo Pasadena. It it a very beautiful bronze mountain goat on a limestone fountain pedestal. The l... Read More- 3 of 3
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