This picture book published by M. Rieder in 1905 contains images that not only portray Pasadena as it appeared in 1905 but also give an account of its early history. It includes a brief history of the city in the introduction and describes why Pasadena is the “Crown of the Valley.” Each page contains a 6x8in image and a brief description. Images show houses, hotels, streets, churches, native plants, and vistas. The images are rich in details and depict an aspect of Pasadena life in the early 1900s.
Type
text
Format
Original Book
Extent
11 x 8 in. 72 Pages of 72
Identifier
cp_000046 ppl_souv-1905 ark:/13960/t4qk66v7m
Language
English
Place
Pasadena (Calif.)
Provenance
Pasadena Public Library California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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