2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS - Pasadena Heritage

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Pasadena Heritage is proud to present our

2018 Calendar of Events!

We hope that you will enjoy attending

tours, talks and special events in 2018. We

have scheduled a variety of offerings every

month, from walking tours to gatherings at

the Madison House, Pasadena Heritage’s

headquarters, to major events including our

Spring Home Tour, Craftsman Weekend, and

the famous Colorado Street Bridge Party.

Scheduled Tours and Events

All currently scheduled events are listed on

page 3 with dates, times, and ticket prices.

In addition, details regarding each event

may be found within the following pages.

All scheduled events are described in this

calendar by quarter.

Special Events

A number of unique events are planned

during the year, but specific dates and times

have not yet been confirmed. These are

described on page 4. Check our website (www.

pasadenaheritage.org) or call the office (626

441-6333) for updated information on any of

these offerings. We also invite you to subscribe

to our e-news to receive the latest information.

Thank You

Your participation and ticket purchases

will support the ongoing work of Pasadena

Heritage. Over four decades, the organization

has saved scores of buildings from demolition,

nominated hundreds of buildings and sites for

historic designation, educated thousands of

residents and visitors about Pasadena history

and architecture, and assisted or collaborated

with others to achieve successful outcomes

that protect community character. Thank you

for furthering the cause of historic preservation

in Pasadena by attending our programs!

Reserving Tickets

Purchase tickets and RSVP for free events via

our website (www.pasadenaheritage.org), or

by calling our office directly. We also accept

cash and checks (with valid ID) at our office.

Please check that you receive a confirmation

email for every event you register for!

Event times and locations are subject to

change. In case of any changes, we will notify

pre-registered participants ahead of the

scheduled event date. All events take place

rain or shine.

Cancellations and Refunds

Unless otherwise noted, all sales are

final; pre-purchased tickets cannot be

exchanged; and, there are no refunds.

Unused tickets are considered a donation

to the organization. Thank you for your

understanding.

OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS

REGISTRATION INFORMATION JANUARY6 Sat $15 / 18 Old Pasadena Historic District Walking Tour 620 Sat $15 / 18 Rose Villa Neighborhood Walking Tour 624 Wed Free / $10 Pasadena Heritage Annual Meeting 6

FEBRUARY3 Sat $15 /18 Old Pasadena Historic District Walking Tour 615 Thur Free / -- Members-Only: Annual Open House 617 Sat $15 / 18 Madison Heights Neighborhood Walking Tour 6

MARCH3 Sat $15 / 18 Old Pasadena Historic District Walking Tour 63 Sat Free / $10 Landmark District and Mills Act How-to Workshop 717 Sat $15 / 18 Markham Place Neighborhood Walking Tour 7TBD TBD $18 / 22 Spring Home Lecture -Better Homes and Gardens 725 Sun $40 / 45 Spring Home Tour -Better Homes and Gardens 7

APRIL7 Sat $15 / 18 Old Pasadena Historic District Walking Tour 828 Sat $35 / 40 Old Pasadena Pub Crawl 8

MAY3 Thur Free / -- Members-Only: Tour of Caltech 85 Sat $15 / 18 Old Pasadena Historic District Walking Tour 819 Sat $15 / 18 Rose Villa Neighborhood Walking Tour 8

JUNE2 Sat $15 / 18 Old Pasadena Historic District Walking Tour 816 Sat $15 / 18 S. Grand Neighborhood and Colorado Street Bridge 8

JULY7 Sat $15 / 18 Old Pasadena Historic District Walking Tour 914 Sat $16 / 18 Colorado Street Bridge Party 928 Sat $35 / 40 Old Pasadena Pub Crawl 9

AUGUST4 Sat $15 / 18 Old Pasadena Historic District Walking Tour 918 Sat $15 / 18 Madison Heights Neighborhood Walking Tour 9

SEPTEMBER1 Sat $15 / 18 Old Pasadena Historic District Walking Tour 98 Sat Free / -- Members-Only: Tour of Heritage Square Museum 915 Sat $15 / 18 Markham Place Neighborhood Walking Tour 9

OCTOBER6 Sat $15 / 18 Old Pasadena Historic District Walking tour 1020 Sat $15 / 18 Rose Villa Neighborhood Walking Tour 10

NOVEMBER

9-11 Varies Craftsman Weekend 10

DECEMBER1 Sat $15 / 18 Old Pasadena Historic District Walking Tour 1022 Sat $35 / 40 Old Pasadena Pub Crawl 1030 Sun $15 / 20 Architectural Legacy Walking Tours 10

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Events for Prospective Members and Heritage Associates

Throughout the year, Pasadena Heritage

extends the opportunity to current members

and Heritage Associates to invite friends

who may be interested in supporting the

organization to join us for small group

excursions or special receptions. During these

events, Board members and staff can talk

with guests about our mission, the urgency of

our work, and current activities that might be

of interest. These special events are not yet

scheduled for 2018, but may include a private

tour, dinner in a member’s historic home, or

other unique outings. Please contact the office

if you would like to be notified of our next

recruitment event.

Private Reception for Heritage Associates and Major Donors

Once a year Pasadena Heritage gathers our

Heritage Associates and our major donors

to thank them for the support they give to

the organization. Guests receive personal

invitations and are treated to a reception at an

exclusive location, most often a private home.

Heritage Associates receive other special

benefits throughout the year as well. If you are

interested in learning more about Heritage

Associates membership, please contact the

office.

Private Tours and Speakers Bureau

Looking for an interesting excursion or

presentation for your group or special event?

Pasadena Heritage offers private walking

and bus tours, led by docents versed in the

history of Pasadena and its architecture. We

also provide speakers to entertain your club

or group with one of several presentations on

local history and architecture. Call us today

to learn which tours and presentations are

available.

Docent Training Beginning on January 20th

Become a Pasadena Heritage docent! Docent

Training will focus on Pasadena’s early history,

Pasadena Heritage’s role in the community,

as well as the architectural development of

Pasadena. You will also learn some general

docent guidelines and strategies.

Training began on Saturday, January 20th

with an orientation, and will continue on a

monthly basis throughout the year, typically

on a Saturday or Sunday. For more information

please contact Patty Judy, Education Director,

at [email protected] or 626-441-

6333 x 18.

A portion of the funding for this programming

is provided by a grant from the Tournament of

Roses Foundation.

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S P E C I A L E V E N T S

Member Benefits and Discounts

Membership dues directly support our mission

and allow us to advocate for the protection

of historic resources, educate the community

about Pasadena’s rich history and architecture,

and share resources for the rehabilitation of

historic homes and properties.

Members enjoy special benefits!

• Access to special, members-only events

• 10% off select merchandise

• Special promotions during February

• Tri-annual printed newsletter

• Discounts on ticketed events

Join at: www.pasadenaheritage.org/member.

Volunteer Opportunities

Share your time and talent while making new

friends along the way! We have volunteer

opportunities suited to your unique interests

and skills. Volunteers who donate their time

and talents during special events, like the

Spring Home Tour, Colorado Street Bridge

Party, and Craftsman Weekend receive

complimentary admission to the event in

which they volunteer!

For more information about volunteer

opportunities with Pasadena Heritage, please

contact Kristen Norton, Membership and

Volunteer Coordinator at 626-441-6333 or via

email at [email protected].

Participate Pasadena is a community

engagement initiative started by Pasadena

Heritage in 2017 to better inform and

encourage community involvement in

planning, design, and legislative issues in the

City. Our goal is to encourage more Pasadena

residents to become involved in these

important issues and to participate with us in

shaping the City’s future.

The first Participate Pasadena meeting in 2018

is planned for February. The date, time and

place have not been confirmed as of yet. Topics

will include Mansionization and the City’s

newly drafted guidelines and regulations for

single family homes, and an introduction to

the upcoming Specific Plan process that is the

next step in updating the General Plan.

Help Pasadena Heritage understand what

community members love most, and like least,

about the city today. Please take a few minutes

and tell us what you think. You can also tell us

if you would like us to contact you about the

next meeting.

Take our 4-minute survey by going to https://

www.surveymonkey.com/r/SDJ7YSX.

Not Yet Scheduled . . .

From time to time during the upcoming

year, Pasadena Heritage will host talks or

presentations pertaining to current topics,

special guest speakers, or pressing issues.

Because we cannot anticipate exactly when

these might take place, they are not included

in this calendar.

The best way to know about newly scheduled

events is to become a member of Pasadena

Heritage. Or, you may subscribe to our monthly

e-news, which provides current information

regarding advocacy issues as well as programs.

To join, go to www.pasadenaheritage.org/

member (see member benefits on this

page). To sign up for our e-news, go to www.

pasadenaheritage.org.

Heritage Associate Event in 2016

Colorado Street Bridge

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J A N U A RY, F E B R U A RY, M A R C H E V E N T S J A N U A RY, F E B R U A RY, M A R C H E V E N T S

Landmark District and Mills Act How-to WorkshopSaturday, March 3

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

651 South Saint John Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105

Member - Free, Non-Member - $10 donation

In Pasadena, Landmark Districts are historic

neighborhoods designated at the local level

and protected by zoning laws. Designated

properties are typically eligible for grants or tax

incentives for rehabilitation projects through

programs like the Mills Act. How do you know

if your property or neighborhood is eligible?

What is the application process? These

questions and more will be addressed by our

staff, speakers from the Pasadena Planning

Department, and local citizens participating in

each of the programs.

Markham Place Neighborhood Walking TourSaturday, March 17, Sept. 15

Time: 9:00 – 11:15 a.m.

Member - $15, Non-Member - $18

The Governor Markham Landmark District is

one of the oldest neighborhoods in the City of

Pasadena, and residences included in the District

parallel Pasadena’s growth from incorporation as

a city in 1886. Ninety-four percent of the homes

were constructed between 1891 and 1933. This

area became an official Landmark District in 2005

and was listed on the National Register of Historic

Places in 2012, nominated by Pasadena Heritage.

Spring Lecture and Home Tour “Better Homes and Gardens”Lecture - Location: & March Date TBD

Time: TBD


Tour - Sunday, March 25

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


With articles such as “Create the Perfect Front

Yard and Backyard Landscapes with our Gardening

Tips”, Better Homes and Gardens, first published in

1922, continues to be one of America’s favorite

magazines. Filled with beautiful pictures of

architecture, home decor, landscape, furniture,

recipes, and more, it has everything a homeowner

needs to create an indoor-outdoor living space

that has been and will always be a standard for

California living.

Pasadena Heritage’s Spring Home Tour, “Better

Homes and Gardens”, invites guests to see and

experience how various styles of architecture

and landscape influence each other and come

together to create perfect harmony. From “curb

appeal” to private interiors, featured houses

demonstrate the ideals of indoor-outdoor living

blended seamlessly.

The tour is a drive-yourself tour with trained

docents at each location. Prior to the tour a

lecture will be presented on architectural and

landscape styles and influences from the past

to the present. Visit our website for updated

information.

Old Pasadena Historic District Walking TourSaturdays, January 6, February 3, March 3

Time: 9:00 – 11:15 a.m.


Old Pasadena has become a premier shopping

and dining destination, but without Pasadena

Heritage, this National Register Historic

District would have been destroyed! Now it

is one of the finest examples of downtown

revitalizations in the country. Our trained

docents lead you through Pasadena’s original

downtown to see the many and unusual

architectural details, original alleyways,

historic signs, and more.

Rose Villa Neighborhood Walking TourSaturday, January 20

Time: 9:00 – 11:15 a.m.


Just east of the Caltech area, this district

showcases a growing “middle class”

neighborhood constructed between 1913

and 1921, at the end of the Craftsman era in

residential architecture in Pasadena. This was

a popular neighborhood for professors and

others associated with the newly relocated

Throop University (which became Caltech), and

Pasadena City College. Group size is very limited –

register early!

Pasadena Heritage Annual MeetingWednesday, January 24

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Pasadena Civic Auditorium and Gold Room

300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101

Member - Free, Non-Member - $10 donation

All current and prospective Pasadena Heritage

members are invited to join us at the historic

Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The program will

include tours of the Auditorium and restored

fire screen, and a review of our 2017 40th

anniversary year. We will also be electing new

members to the Board of Directors.

Members-Only Annual Open House at the 1893 Madison HouseThursday, February 15

Time: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

651 S. St. John Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105

Members-only - Free

Longtime and new Pasadena Heritage

members are invited to celebrate Member

Appreciation Month at the 1893 Madison

House. Meet Pasadena Heritage staff and

volunteers. Enjoy touring the unique late

Victorian building that is home to the

Pasadena Heritage offices. Learn more about

our organization’s history, current projects,

and programs at this informal gathering for

members.

Madison Heights Neighborhood Walking Tour Saturday, February 17

Time: 9:00 – 11:15 a.m.


This neighborhood is one of Pasadena’s most

historically and architecturally significant.

Many of Pasadena’s famed designers are

represented here. Greene & Greene, Frederick

Louis Roehrig, Sylvanus Marston, Reginald

Johnson, Heineman & Heineman, Hunt

& Grey, and Louis B. Easton all designed

homes in Madison Heights. Contractor-built

homes are also common here, demonstrating

considerable skill and craftsmanship. As

a result, a wide variety of architectural

styles can be found in this popular historic

neighborhood.

The Rose Vil la Neighborhood boasts architectural variety and charm

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Old Pasadena Historic District Walking TourSaturdays, July 7, August 4, September 1

Time: 9:00 – 11:15 a.m.


Old Pasadena has become a premier

shopping and dining destination, but without

Pasadena Heritage, this National Register

Historic District would have been destroyed!

Now it is one of the finest examples of

downtown revitalizations in the country. Our

trained docents lead you through Pasadena’s

original downtown to see the many and

unusual architectural details, original

alleyways, historic signs, and more.

Colorado Street Bridge PartySaturday, July 14

Time: 6:00 - 11:30 p.m.

Member - $16 adults/ $8 kids, in advance

Non-Member - $18 adults/ $9 kids, in advance

The best community party in town is back!

Join us for Pasadena Heritage’s legendary

event atop the historic Colorado Street

Bridge. Guests will be treated to live music

on three stages, dancing, an array of fun-filled

children’s activities, a gorgeous vintage car

display, and a few new surprises at this year’s

Party. Festive food from local vendors and

beverages will be available for purchase.

Old Pasadena Pub Crawl Saturday, July 28

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.


Experience the history of some famous

and infamous Pasadena watering holes and

haunts. This guided walking tour of Pasadena’s

original downtown includes stops at pubs

distinctive for their history, architecture, and

spirits. Participants can delight in beer tastings

plus little-known facts and forgotten lore–a

great way to get to know Old Pasadena!

Madison Heights Neighborhood Walking TourSaturday, August 18

Time: 9:00 – 11:15 a.m.


This neighborhood is one of Pasadena’s most

historically and architecturally significant.

Many of Pasadena’s famed designers are

represented here. Greene & Greene, Frederick

Louis Roehrig, Sylvanus Marston, Reginald

Johnson, Heineman & Heineman, Hunt & Grey,

and Louis B. Easton all designed homes in

Madison Heights.

Members-Only Tour of Heritage Square MuseumSaturday, September 8

Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Members-only - Free

Tour the nine historic buildings that now call

Heritage Square Museum home, including

several from throughout Los Angeles, and

three unique buildings from Pasadena.

Markham Place Neighborhood Walking TourSaturday, September 15

Time: 9:00 – 11:15 a.m.


The Governor Markham Landmark District is

one of the oldest neighborhoods in Pasadena,

and residences included in the District parallel

Pasadena’s growth from incorporation as a city

in 1886. Ninety-four percent of the homes were

constructed between 1891 and 1933. This area

became a Landmark District in 2005 and was

listed on the National Register in 2012.

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Old Pasadena Historic District Walking TourSaturdays, April 7, May 5, June 2

Time: 9:00 – 11:15 a.m.










architectural details, original alleyways, historic

signs, and more.

Old Pasadena Pub Crawl Saturday, April 28

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.







spirits. Tour-goer’s can delight in beer tastings


great way to get to know historic Old Pasadena!

Members-Only Guided Architectural Tour of CaltechThursday, May 3

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Members-only - Free

Explore Caltech’s historic buildings, including

the Athenaeum, the original site of Throop

Hall, and other landmarks across Caltech’s

original campus where Nobel laureates and

brilliant minds have worked over the last

century. Learn about the work of architects

Bertram Goodhue and Gordon Kaufman, as

well as landscape architect Florence Yoch, as

you experience the beauty and architectural

heritage of one of the country’s most

prestigious scientific institutions. We invite

members to participate in an exclusive tour

led by the Caltech Architectural Tour Service.

Unable to attend a weekday tour? Please join us in

September for a Members-Only Tour of Heritage

Square Museum. Please see page 9 for more details.

Rose Villa Neighborhood Walking TourSaturday, May 19

Time: 9:00 – 11:15 a.m.











register early!

South Grand Neighborhood and Colorado Street Bridge Walking TourSaturday, June 16

Time: 6:00 – 8:15 p.m.


The gracious and comfortable homes along the

east bank of the Arroyo Seco contribute to one

of the most beautiful and historic locations in

Pasadena. Part of the original Indiana Colony

land, this was the first area to be developed in

the city. During the late 1880s and early 1890s

many large, luxurious, Victorian-era homes

were built along Grand Avenue, Orange Grove

Boulevard and the connecting side streets.

Later, two Greene & Greene-designed homes

were added to this prestigious street. From the

cul-de-sac at Defenders Park, guests will also

walk out onto the Colorado Street Bridge.

Tour-goers wil l see remarkable historic homes in the South Grand Neighborhood

Colorado Street Bridge Party

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Pasadena Heritage needs and welcomes

sponsorship support for all our regularly

scheduled events and activities. Sponsors

become our partners in presenting exceptional

educational opportunities and are able

to connect with our extensive audience

of preservation supporters, history and

architecture buffs, concerned citizens, and

professionals in the fields of architecture,

design, building, planning and more.

Sponsors receive logo and name recognition

on special mailings about the event they

underwrite. In addition, sponsors receive

complimentary tickets, advertising,

recognition in other Pasadena Heritage

publications, and, where possible, a booth or

display table at the sponsored event.

Sponsorships will be available in 2018 for our:

• Spring Home Tour and Lecture in March

• Colorado Street Bridge Party in July

• Craftsman Weekend in November

• Old Pasadena Walking Tours (11 tours)

• Historic Pub Crawls (3)

• Neighborhood Walking Tours (8 tours)

• Participate Pasadena Meetings

• and more.

For more information about sponsorship

opportunities, please contact the office at 626

441-6333 or Development Director Hayden

Prater at [email protected].

Legacy Associates

Pasadena Heritage has established a formal

Planned Giving Program. Those who have

let the organization know they are leaving

a gift or bequest become members of our

Legacy Associates. The first Legacy Associates

appreciation event will be held during 2018.

Please contact the office to learn more about

our Legacy Associates and Planned Giving

opportunities.

About Pasadena Heritage

Pasadena Heritage is a community-based,

non-profit organization founded in 1977. Its

dedicated staff, volunteers, and members work

to identify, preserve, and protect the historic,

architectural, and cultural resources of the City

of Pasadena.

Pasadena Heritage advocates for the

protection of historic resources, educates the

community about Pasadena’s rich history and

extraordinary architectural legacy, and assists

those restoring their historic homes and

properties.

What Pasadena Heritage Does?• Speaks for the preservation of historic

resources at City Council and city

commissions.

• Participates in city planning where historic

buildings, districts, and neighborhoods

need to be recognized and preserved.

• Saves endangered historic resources

and provides long-term protection for

properties through its Preservation

Easement program.

• Offers tours, lectures, and other

educational programs, including an

annual Spring Home Tour and Craftsman

Weekend.

• Records and publishes oral histories of

long-time and influential residents.

• Nominates buildings to the National

Register of Historic Places, California

Register, and as Pasadena Landmarks.

• Assists those restoring their historic

properties with consultation and referral

services.

• Hosts unique special events such as the

Colorado Street Bridge Party.

I N F O R M AT I O N

Old Pasadena Historic District Walking TourSaturdays, October 6, December 1

Time: 9:00 – 11:15 a.m.










architectural details, original alleyways,

historic signs, and more.

Rose Villa Neighborhood Walking TourSaturday, October 20

Time: 9:00 – 11:15 a.m.











register early!

Craftsman WeekendNovember 9 - 11

Pasadena Convention Center /

Various Pasadena locations

Craftsman Weekend is the largest and most

comprehensive salute to the Arts & Crafts

Movement in the western United States. Join

us for the 27th annual Craftsman Weekend,

Pasadena Heritage’s tribute to the city’s unique

contributions to the American Arts & Crafts

Movement. There will be bus and walking

tours, presentations, receptions, and the

Antiques and Contemporary Decorative Arts &

Furnishings Sale. The highlight of the weekend

is the drive-yourself tour of several excellent

examples of Craftsman homes.

Craftsman Weekend

Old Pasadena Pub Crawl Saturday, December 22

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.







spirits. Participants can delight in beer tastings


great way to get to know Old Pasadena!

Architectural Legacy Walking ToursSunday, December 30

Time: 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.


One of Pasadena’s most beautiful

neighborhoods, the Hillcrest Neighborhood,

showcases a variety of architectural

styles. The Oak Knoll subdivision was intended

to rival the wealthy neighborhoods of Orange

Grove and the “West Side.” The two-hour

walking tour includes grand estate mansions

along with Craftsman masterworks such as the

Freeman House designed by architects Arthur

and Alfred Heineman, and the Blacker House

designed by Charles and Henry Greene.

A second tour option will be offered at the

same date and times, and it will be announced

during the 4th quarter.

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PASADENA, CA 91105

The mission of Pasadena Heritage is to identify, preserve, and protect

the historic, architectural, and cultural resources of the City of Pasadena

through advocacy and education.

PASADENA HERITAGE651 South St. John Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91105

(626) 441-6333

www.pasadenaheritage.org

[email protected]

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INFORMATION

STAFFSue Mossman, Executive Director

Patty Judy, Education Director

Hayden Prater, Development Director

Adam Rajper, Preservation Director

Katherine Baxter, Communications

Coordinator

Kristen Norton, Membership &

Volunteer Coordinator

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