April 19, 2005
Arroyo Seco in Pasadena
Pasadena Heritage has hired a historic preservation consultant to prepare the documentation nominating the Arroyo Seco in Pasadena to the National Register of Historic Places. Recognizing the Arroyo as a "cultural landscape," Pasadena Heritage is taking this step in order to call attention to, and formally acknowledge, the rich and varied history of one of Pasadena's most important resources. The nomination, which covers a rather large scope, is a major undertaking for the organization, so they are soliciting donations to help fund the effort.
According to Pasadena Heritage:
"Pasadena's founders, calling themselves the 'Indiana Colony', were first drawn to the natural beauty of the area and purchased land to build their new community along the east bank of the Arroyo Seco, a winding river valley at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains. Early in the city’s history, the idea of preserving the Arroyo as open space took root, and philanthropists, individuals, and the community-at-large began that process, creating Brookside Park, the Fannie Morrison Horticultural Center, the baseball fields (later named for Jackie Robinson), Brookside Golf Course and the Rose Bowl."
Learn more about the Arroyo, including how to contribute to this effort, by visiting Pasadena Heritage's website.
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