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Image: Pyle children with the garden hose, cropped (Main Photo Collection, PG-093)
Keeping cool! The Pyle children are shown cooling off with a garden hose in front of their house, which was built by their father J.B. Pyle in 1904 on Walnut Street and Oak Knoll Avenue (now gone).
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About the Museum
Founded in 1924 to preserve and share the rich history, art, and culture of Pasadena and neighboring communities, Pasadena Museum of History has developed into one of the country's premiere institutions of its size.
PMH is an independent nonprofit cultural institution funded by generous gifts from foundations, corporations, businesses, individuals, and our members.
The Mission of the Museum is to promote an appreciation of history, culture, arts, and sciences relevant to Pasadena and adjoining communities.
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Our e-calendar, available to Members and Non-Members alike, is designed to keep our supporters informed about happenings and upcoming events at Pasadena Museum of History.
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Call For Volunteers
After the Grand Reopening of the Fenyes Mansion this fall, docents will once again lead tours through the landmark 1906 home, presenting its architecture, art, and furnishings, and interpreting the life and times of Eva Scott Fenyes and her family within the context of local, national, and international history. Beginning this fall, we will be holding a training course for new docents. Docents are expected to complete the entire course and commit to leading two tours a month for at least one year. If you are interested in becoming a new docent, please contact Emily Leiserson at eleiserson@pasadenahistory.org or 626.577.1660, ext. 26.
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Upcoming Exhibitions
 Pacific Electric Railway: Then & NowWillis Stork Gallery
Wed - Sun, Noon to 5:00 pm; Opens August 15
The Pacific Electric Railway and its 1,100 miles of track connecting Southern California's communities ceased operation by the 1960s. It has become more relevant in recent times due to the MTA's installation of the light rail in many of our communities. Many of the modern MTA lines follow what were once Pacific Electric routes. This exhibition, co-curated by Michael Patris and Steve Crise, will showcase rare images from our past and compare them with what can be seen in the same locations today. The exhibition will also feature railway objects and ephemera, including an original advertising painting from the Pacific Electric Railway that will be publicly displayed for the first time in generations. Three new paintings by renowned artist Harlan Hiney, who uses historic images to create new works of art, will also be on display.
Image: Pacific Electric Railway cars 1243 and 1211 head eastbound on Colorado Boulevard at Oakland Avenue beneath banners for the 1949 Tournament of Roses Parade. Photo by Harold Stewart, PERyHS.ORG Collection.
 What A Long Strange Trip It's Been: 35 Years of the Pasadena Doo Dah Parade
Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Gallery
Wed - Sun, Noon to 5:00 pm; Opens August 15
What A Long Strange Trip It's Been will be a colorful, fun-filled exhibition celebrating the wacky world of the Doo Dah Parade, named "America's Best Parade" by none other than Reader's Digest. View photos of the parade and crowd shots; vignettes of entries - including the Synchronized Precision Marching Briefcase Drill Team; costumes and memorabilia of various Queens and music groups; and a re-creation of the scene at Pasadena's former Chromos Bar, where this all (fortunately, or not) began.Image: "Fire Department." Photo by Joe Messinger
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Upcoming Events
 Sunny Tales from Around the World: Children's Storytime with Sunny Stevenson
Wednesday, August 8, 10:30 am at San Rafael Branch of the Pasadena Public Library, 1240 Nithsdale Rd., Pasadena 91105
On the second Wednesday of every month, PMH presents a storytelling series in collaboration with the Pasadena Public Library, San Rafael branch. In August, the Museum's beloved storyteller Sunny Stevenson will enthrall her listeners with stories about School/Learning. Please join us!
Tickets: Free; no reservations required.
 Opening Reception for New Exhibitions
Saturday, August 18, 6:00
to 8:00 pm
PMH Members and the public are invited to an opening reception for two new exhibitions celebrating the Doo Dah Parade and the Pacific Electric Railway. Light refreshments will be served.
Tickets: Free; reservations suggested.
Image: "Showers." Photo by Joe Messinger
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