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Image: Silver Spray Falls - Arroyo Seco, 1887. Photograph by Lucius Jarvis (Photo album collection, Box 4, Volume 13, 34A)
In the nineteenth century, a popular picnic spot for Pasadenans was Silver Spray Falls in the Arroyo Seco.
This summer, we will post a historic image of a fun summertime activity - such as a picnic - on the PMH Facebook page every Wednesday until Labor Day.
We'll also be posting "Friday Firsts" - photos of historic milestones in Pasadena such as the first house built on Orange Grove and the first baby born in the city.
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Don't forget to read the latest Hometown Pasadena article written by PMH Project Archivist Julie Stires - The Noonday Rest.
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Featured Sponsor
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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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Featured Event
Happy Birthday Pasadena: Celebrating Our Milestones Sunday, June 22, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Everyone is invited to join the free community festivities as PMH and the City of Pasadena present Happy Birthday Pasadena: Celebrating Our Milestones. Mayor Bill Bogaard will be on hand to cut the cake, courtesy of Vons, marking Pasadena's 128th year of incorporation. Pasadena is delighted to share its 2014 birthday celebration with more than 100 of the City's businesses, institutions, and organizations - all of which are commemorating their own significant anniversaries this year. Continuous activities include live music by the Pasadena Conservatory of Music's Los Angeles Youth Guitar Orchestra and Pasadena Pro Musica; History Pods featuring Mount Wilson Observatory & Carnegie Observatories, Shumei Arts Council, and Pasadena Red Cross; Craft Workshops with Shumei Arts Council and Art 2 Go; Children's Entertainment by Dot the Clown, plus a Face Painter and Balloon Artist; Free admission to Crown City Jubilee; Open House in the Finnish Folk Art Museum; Refreshments from Vons (birthday cake!), Jones Coffee Roasters, the Duarte Lemonade Brigade, and ice cream from C.K. Farnsworth's Soda Fountain. Please visit our website for more information on the day's schedule and parking/shuttle services. Thank you to all of our event sponsors!
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Current Exhibition
 Crown City Jubilee: Celebrating Significant Anniversaries in Pasadena
Kathryne Beynon Foundation Exhibition Hall
Open through September 14
In 2014, a record number of Pasadena institutions are celebrating significant anniversaries. PMH is adding to the individual festivities that are taking place citywide throughout the year with a special exhibition exploring the histories of some of these long-standing and beloved institutions, organizations, and businesses that have helped shape our city over many decades.
 Crown City Jubilee highlights eleven well-known institutions with displays of historic artifacts and clothing, photographs, and ephemera: Pasadena Unified School District (140), Pasadena Public Library (130), Pasadena Tournament of Roses� (125), Vroman's Bookstore (120), Mount Wilson Observatory (110), American Red Cross, San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter (100), The Langham Huntington, Pasadena (100), the Rose Bowl Game� (100), Westridge School (100), Pasadena City College (90), and Pasadena Museum of History itself, which celebrates 90 years since its founding in 1924.
 More than ninety other Pasadena institutions celebrating a major anniversary this year have been identified and are featured on a timeline and in historic photographs on view in an anniversary video slideshow.
This exhibition is sponsored in part by the Langham Huntington, Pasadena.
Images: Top right: Courtyard of the Pasadena Public Library (L2-43); bottom left: Notre Dame's Jim Crowley at the 1925 Rose Bowl Game (S38-19)
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Vroman's Gives Back Program
 Do you love Vroman's Bookstore? Celebrating 120 this year (and featured in Crown City Jubilee), Vromans continues to enrich our community by offering you a chance to support PMH through their Gives Back program. Register online, or in person when you check out at either of Vroman's Pasadena locations and choose PMH as your charitable organization to receive a rebate on every purchase you make. PMH is one of a number of worthy organizations that benefit from Vroman's generosity. To date, Vroman's has given back more than $614,298 to our community. As you can see, every little bit helps. Please sign up today!
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