Old Pasadena Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Old Pasadena Historic District, at Roughly bounded by Pasadena, Fair Oaks, Raymond Aves., Arroyo Pkwy., Del Mar Blvd., and Corson St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 15, 1983. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Spanish Colonial Revival, as it does for 133 other California listings. The district takes in 152 historic buildings. The listing covers 54.4 acres. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district in Pasadena, California. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 124 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Roughly bounded by Pasadena, Fair Oaks, Raymond Aves., Arroyo Pkwy., Del Mar Blvd., and Corson St., Pasadena · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
8 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Spanish Colonial Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Spanish Colonial Revival.
Memories of Old Pasadena Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Old Pasadena Historic District
Is Old Pasadena Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 15, 1983 (Register number 83001200).
Is Old Pasadena Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Gamble House, 0.7 miles away.
Can you visit Old Pasadena Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Old Pasadena Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 124 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123859363 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.