This WPA library, which cost $47,000 to construct in 1938, was designed by Frederick Marsh. The building is currently owned by the Jehovah’s Witnesses. The city built a new library a few blocks away back in the 90’s.
1 of 27 schools in the Pasadena Ca school district that were rebuilt, demolished, or reinforced by either the WPA or PWA following the 1933 Long Beach earthquake. 1911 Built. 1926 Rebuilt as a two story structure. 1933 Damaged by… read more
Originally known as Altadena Park, this community park sits on land originally purchased by Los Angeles County in 1921 for use as a nursery. After Los Angeles developed nurseries elsewhere, the land became available for its future public use. The… read more
“WPA Project #1 B14 820 Under this project, accumulated debris was excavated from debris basin and hauled with wheelbarrows to fill an adjoining area. It is estimated that 6,000 cubic yards were removed.” Project dates: Jan. 22, 1935 to Apr…. read more
“Funds from a Public Works Administration grant were used to restore the new two story structure after the big earthquake in 1933.” Originally built in 1911 as West Altadena School, additions added in 1914, rebuilt in 1926 as Thomas A…. read more
“Los Angeles County purchased 15 acres on the property east of Lake Boulevard, between Concha and Mount Curve, in 1921. It was first used as a nursery for trees and vegetation, eventually producing more than one million trees for mountain… read more