Welcome to Pasadena! The City Hall is an impressive facility with a beautiful courtyard that beckons visitors to walk, relax, and enjoy the surrounding beauty.
At the time I was snapping these shots, the building's fire alarm was blaring as smoke filled the hallways. The smell of sulfur was fairly strong by the time I wrapped up.
Loved this fountain at the heart of the courtyard.
Pasadena seems to have an inordinate amount of historic churches. I was told that for the New Year's Day Annaul Rose Bowl Parade if January 1 happens to fall on a Sunday, the city ordinance forces the Parade to wait until January 2.
I returned to City Hall after dinner to snap a few night shots.
…and back again at sunrise.
I completely lucked out when I stumbled upon the Post Office.
It just so happened that the clerk was opening the building for business.
I was able to tour around this amazingly well-kept historic facility and snap to my heart's content.
A few more church shots:
I loved these graphic quotes that could be found around town:
Bryan - make sure you come back tomorrow as I will begin at the Gamble House. NO trip to Pasadena is complete without visiting this place!
More Pasadena photos at my main website.
These photos remind me so much of Pawnee, Indiana... ;-)
ReplyDeleteAgh! You got me. Of COURSE you went there. Can't wait until tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteEnjoying this so much.
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Beautiful city hall and a wonderful series on Pasadena. I haven't been there in like about 25 years. Time to go take another side trip to check it out. Thanks, Dave.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you got to Pasadena - lots to see there. Good to know you DID see the Gable house. I had a friend who was a docent there and I've had quite a few lovely private tours and went to a few parties there as well. Pasadena/San Marino/Altadena are all chock full of good places to see. You need to go back and spend more time crawling around.
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