Old Los Angeles and Pasadena in Vintage Postcards
Old Los Angeles and Pasadena in Vintage Postcards

Author: C. Milton Hinshilwood

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780738508092

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Covering the history and geography of Los Angeles and Pasadena between 1900 and 1950, the collection of over 200 vintage postcards compiled in this new volume offers a unique glimpse into turn-of-the-century southern California. As communication by postcards became popular in the late 19th century, those who received them were offered a rare view of the "right here, right now" aspect that only postcard photography could offer. From the earliest images of the Angels' Flight in Los Angeles, to the Tournament of Roses parades gliding down Colorado Street, the authors celebrate the history of these two beautiful cities through the personal medium of vintage postcards.

Pasadena in Vintage Postcards
Pasadena in Vintage Postcards

Author: Marlin L. Heckman

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738508191

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The postcard has been a popular part of American communication for over a century, documenting both the interest of a place and its history. Captured here in nearly 200 vintage postcards is the unique history of this California town, translated in Chippewa as "Crown of the Valley." The City of Pasadena, just north of Los Angeles, sits against the majesty of the Sierra Madre mountain range. Incorporated in 1885, the city was originally known as a resort city, filled with tourists from all over the world. Showcased here through the use of the author's personal postcard collection are vintage images of Millionaires Row, the Tournament of the Roses Parade, the Mt. Lowe Railway, and the Alpine Tavern.