3 Best Landmarks in Pasadena, CA

“The Gamble House is an iconic American Craftsman that is an outstanding example of American Arts and Crafts style architecture. The house was designed by the architectural firm Greene and Greene. The house, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1978, is owned by the City of Pasadena and operated by The Gamble House Conservancy. The house aims to inspire the public’s appreciation and understanding of architecture as a fine art through the example of The Gamble House, the most complete and best-preserved work of American Arts and Crafts architects, Charles and Henry Greene. They preserve the Gamble House, its furnishings, collection, and grounds to nationally recognized conservation standards.”

“The Maxwell House provides the perfect setting for any special event, from small meetings and workshops to grand galas and weddings. By the 1920s, however, the flow of guests had diminished, that is, until the newly enlarged “destination resort” Vista del Arroyo Hotel re-energized the area, drawing guests to the sprawling Spanish Revival main building as well as its private cottages. The Maxwell House is operated by the Western Justice Center, a non-profit serving youth and educators in Southern California since 1987. The Maxwell House houses the Western Justice Center, which operates programs online, in schools, and in the community, and on-site.”

“Pasadena City Hall is a significant architectural example of the City Beautiful movement of the 1920s. The city hall was designed by the San Francisco architecture firm of Bakewell and Brown, which has elements of both Mediterranean Revival Style and Spanish Colonial Revival Style architecture. The city hall has over 235 rooms and passageways that cover over 170,000 square feet. The building is dedicated to delivering exemplary municipal services responsive to their entire community and consistent with their history, culture, and unique character. They combine world-class events, science, technology, arts and culture, history, and architecture with great neighborhoods and opportunities for all.”