South Pasadena Public Library
South Pasadena Public Library
- Location: South Pasadena, CA
- Website: https://www.southpasadenaca.gov/library
The South Pasadena Public Library (SPPL) was founded on September 10, 1895 and is governed by the City Council-appointed Board of Trustees.
The Local History Collection at SPPL collects and preserves our community’s memory for current and future generations. The collection consists of a variety of materials relating to many aspects of South Pasadena history. Some major categories include: Historic Photographs, South Pasadena Newspapers and Quarterly, Local Yearbooks, City Records and Directories, Biographical Files, Home Research, Obituaries, City Landmarks, and early Library History.
For more information on the Local History Collection please contact the Local History Librarian at localhistory@southpasadenaca.gov or (626)403-7359.
Collections at this institution
Lincoln Park/Arroyo Vista School
The Lincoln Park School was built in 1908 and later renamed Arroyo Vista.
Institution: South Pasadena Public Library
27 Items
Local Events
This album contains images of local, non-recurring events.
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13 Items
Maps
This album contains images of maps of and related to South Pasadena.
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1 Item
Marengo Avenue School
The Marengo Avenue School, now Marengo Elementary School, was constructed as an eight-room school house in 1910. Currently, the school serves over 750 students from Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Institution: South Pasadena Public Library
4 Items
Mayors
This album contains head shots of South Pasadena mayors, dated as early as 1888.
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19 Items
Monterey Hills
Monterey Hills is a community bordered by South Pasadena, El Sereno, and Highland Park.
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8 Items
Municipal Buildings
This album contains images of municipal buildings in South Pasadena, California.
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34 Items
Parades
Parades included in this album include the Diamond Jubilee Parade, the Scout Day Parade, and the Girl Scouts Parade.
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65 Items
People
Working on genealogy? Visit the South Pasadena Public Library for free access to the Library Edition of Ancestry.com!
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156 Items
Properties
This album contains images of uncategorized properties in South Pasadena, California.
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13 Items
