Pasadena Playhouse
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About Pasadena Playhouse
Pasadena Playhouse, at 39 S. El Molino Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 11, 1975. It was among the first 2 of Pasadena’s 124 listings. The Register lists it for its education, architecture and performing arts, at the national level. It describes its style as Spanish Colonial Revival, as it does for 133 other California listings. The listing covers 1.3 acres. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isTheater in Pasadena, California, United States. 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 · 117 MB · National Archives↗1925 to today
- 1925Built, designed by Elmer Grey
- 1975Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 51 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
9 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 Pasadena Playhouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Pasadena Playhouse
Is Pasadena Playhouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 11, 1975 (Register number 75000435).
Is Pasadena Playhouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Hale Solar Laboratory, 1.2 miles away.
Can you visit Pasadena Playhouse?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Pasadena Playhouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 117 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 123859396 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.