Adventure 051, Site 149 – Pasadena Playouse

Capture California, the Game-2012

Adventure: 051, Site 149 – Pasadena Playouse

California Landmark Number: 887

National Registry ID: 1975000435

Team: Thing One, Thing Two

Date:  October 6, 2012

Location:

Latitude: N 34° 08.709

Longitude: W 118° 08.230

Address: 39 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA

Description:

Date Built: 1924

Architect: Elmer Grey

On this Saturday morning, Thing One and Thing Two strolled around Pasadena to see the sights. One of the destinations was the Pasadena Playhouse. The building itself blends in with the other buildings along the El Molino. Sort of a non-descript plaster building. When we got there, a couple actresses where waiting for the building to open. We climbed the short set of stairs and found our plaque and went off for more adventure.



The playhouse is considered Elmer Grey's outstanding design. Each year it produces an outstanding set of productions and has produced many of the worlds theater stars.



NO. 887 PASADENA PLAYHOUSE - Founded in 1917 by Gilmor Brown, the Pasadena Playhouse was designed by architect Elmer Grey and the cornerstone laid May 31, 1924. In 1928 the College of Theatre Arts was incorporated with the Pasadena Playhouse Association as a non-profit institution. In 1937, the Playhouse received the honorary title 'State Theatre of California' from the California Legislature.
Location: 39 El Molino Ave, Pasadena






References:

• Wikipedia
  
• National Registry of Historical Places-Documents and Photos
  
• Waymarking
  
• Pasadena Playhouse
  

Overall Landmark References:

• David Schmitt's California State Historical Landmark (Schmitt)
  
• Wikipedia: California's National Landmarks (WCNL)
  
• State of California's California Historical Landmarks (CHL)
  
• Wikipedia: California State Landmarks (WCSL)
  
• State of California Historical Resources (CHR)
  
• National Registry of Historical Places (NRHP)
  
• WayMarking (WAY)