Comments on Pasadena Daily Photo: A Corner in Time

Thanks a lot for sharing that, Mike. Memory of the...

2009-11-24T07:49:26.748-08:00

Thanks a lot for sharing that, Mike. Memory of the time and place bring the story to life. I've only been in Pasadena four years. When people who've been here longer add their personal details, it really fills in the picture.

Outstanding shot of Carodin's! To this day I stil...

2009-11-23T22:38:56.473-08:00

Outstanding shot of Carodin's! To this day I still have a 1960s seersucker coat that I bought there in 1983, right around when that shot was taken. I always think of that place when I stroll past J. Crew; I just couldn't remember the name! I recall a couple of the other "vintage stores" on that end as well. It'd be nice to see more shots from that collection.

Speaking of the Central School, there was another school about where the Pasadena civic center is, which General George S. Patton attended as a youngster. I think it was just south of where Gelson's is.

Love it.

2009-11-06T09:47:58.265-08:00

Love it.

I noticed what K saw, too. It's like the world lur...

2009-11-05T22:54:09.975-08:00

I noticed what K saw, too. It's like the world lurched toward modernism, along these blocks, in half a decade.

I did receive more today, Katie! I'll have to save...

2009-11-05T20:34:26.347-08:00

I did receive more today, Katie! I'll have to save them for next week.

Ack! Laurie, if only.

It's the truth, Vanda. I can't deny it.

Pascal Jim, that's a new term for me.

Bellis, why wait? Let's put it on the calendar and celebrate.

Yeah, that wowed me, too, K.

What's the saying, Ms. M? Ah, thank you, Wikipedia. Heraclitus: There is nothing permanent except change.

It's so interesting to see photos of a place throu...

2009-11-05T20:08:38.105-08:00

It's so interesting to see photos of a place through time! Seems one of the only constant things in life is change...

Fascinating. What a change from 1926 to 1930.

2009-11-05T18:44:04.707-08:00

Fascinating. What a change from 1926 to 1930.

They have a Jane Apostol day in South Pasadena, so...

2009-11-05T14:11:47.953-08:00

They have a Jane Apostol day in South Pasadena, so I'm looking forward to a Petrea Burchard day in Pasadena.

Weren't clothes dull in the old days? And all those hats!

Dale Trader is to be commended for his interest in...

2009-11-05T10:06:12.901-08:00

Dale Trader is to be commended for his interest in all of Pasadena. Dale is attempting to foster interest in a trolley line up North Lake Avenue to Altadena.

I confess, I'm a "juicer", (not that kind) so-called for my dedication to
The Electric Trolley Car, now called "light rail".

My first ride on Dale's trolley line would be payed with a token from the early "Pasadena City Lines". This system later woven into the structure of The Pacific Electric Railway. The largest electric system in the United States.

Pasadena has a lot of nice old buildings.

2009-11-05T09:25:37.986-08:00

Pasadena has a lot of nice old buildings.

Wow, P. This is great stuff. You're going to end...

2009-11-05T09:25:29.340-08:00

Wow, P. This is great stuff. You're going to end up the Jane Apostol of Pasadena history!

Don't you love seeing the past like this? Just great.

Awesome to go from the modern photo yesterday to a...

2009-11-05T08:27:49.657-08:00

Awesome to go from the modern photo yesterday to all the wonderful historical ones today, all in the pursuit of info about Owl Drugs! California does have some very interesting history and it's nice that there are lots of people concerned about historical preservation (both in terms of archives and buildings, etc.). More please!!

The Central School was on the SE corner (built in ...

2009-11-05T07:57:48.297-08:00

The Central School was on the SE corner (built in 1878). On the NW corner, built in 1883, was the Los Angeles House. I don't know if that was the original name for the First National Bank building or if that was a more modest building that was replaced by this Victorian pile. I hope someone who checks in will know!

True, Virginia, and I'm grateful. You're one of them, too! J. J. Newberry, good eye.

Now, I thought there was a schoolhouse on the n/w ...

2009-11-05T07:52:38.745-08:00

Now, I thought there was a schoolhouse on the n/w corner of colorado/fair oaks...

I spied J J Newberry Co. on the map. We had Newber...

2009-11-05T06:43:56.222-08:00

I spied J J Newberry Co. on the map. We had Newberry's here in B'ham. Wonder if they were the same? I'm thinking dime store (5 &10cent store)

And may I say what wonderful readers you have Petrea, for them to go to all that trouble to share these great photos and info with you and all of us!!
V

It is indeed assemblage only, today--of photos and...

2009-11-05T06:38:10.778-08:00

It is indeed assemblage only, today--of photos and information sent by those more knowledgeable than myself. What a pleasure to put this together.

You did use it, Cafe. I checked with Dale and he said they're in the public domain. He sent one other I couldn't use--a photo of the Owl Drug where the Gelson's parking lot entrance is now just east of Marengo.

Isn't it the truth, Shell? A lot of people in Pasadena are up on local history and care about it a great deal. We're fortunate to have them here studying and advocating.

I recognised the first pic straight away from Cafe...

2009-11-05T04:39:10.350-08:00

I recognised the first pic straight away from Cafe's place ~ it's such a lovely scene, it lodged in my memory banks. You have been busy, Petrea ~ what a bunch of helpful people you have around!

That 1st pic on top looks awfully familiar. Ahem, ...

2009-11-05T00:09:59.911-08:00

That 1st pic on top looks awfully familiar. Ahem, I may have posted it myself recently.

Still, good stuff, P. That new camera of yours captures the old stuff great!

Wow! You weren't kidding about this post. Nice pie...

2009-11-05T00:08:45.887-08:00

Wow! You weren't kidding about this post. Nice piece of assemblage, you.