Pasadena, CA

About Pasadena

• • Eddie Van Halen, the legendary guitarist, called Pasadena home during his formative years.
• • The cheeseburger, a beloved American staple, was first created at the Rite Spot in 1924.
• • The Tournament of Roses Parade, since 1890, solidified Pasadena's national recognition.
• • Bungalow Heaven, a landmark neighborhood, boasts the highest concentration of Craftsman homes.
• • The Great Depression devastated Pasadena, impacting its real estate market and economy.
• • From Chippewa 'Crown of the Valley,' Pasadena was incorporated in 1886.
• • With over 138,000 residents, it's slightly smaller than nearby Glendale.
• • At 864 feet, its elevation offers views of the San Gabriel Mountains.
• • Education and health services are major employment sectors in Pasadena.
• • A blend of artsy sophistication and relaxed California charm permeates the air.
• • The San Gabriel Mountains, north of Pasadena, are primarily composed of Precambrian igneous and metamorphic rocks.
• • Eaton Canyon, with its waterfall and hiking trails, lies at Pasadena's northern edge.
• • The Arroyo Seco watershed drains the San Gabriel Mountains and flows through Pasadena.
• • California mule deer are commonly found in the hills surrounding Pasadena.
• • California poppies and chaparral characterize the native flora of the surrounding foothills.
• • The Hahamogna tribe of the Tongva people originally inhabited the Pasadena area.
• • On January 2, 1911, the first Tournament of Roses parade to feature an airplane took place.
• • The Pasadena City Hall, a Beaux-Arts masterpiece, was completed in 1927.
• • The Colorado Street Bridge, also known as the Suicide Bridge, opened in 1913.

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