Image: The Picture Bridge at the Huntington Hotel, circa 1940 (Postcard Collection)
During the Great Depression, the Huntington Hotel's manager Steven Royce commissioned Pasadena artist Frank Moore (1877-1967) to paint forty original oil paintings depicting California scenes. These were installed on the iconic Picture Bridge in the gardens of the hotel in 1933. The Langham Huntington recently restored the Picture Bridge and will install reproductions of the original paintings later this year.
One of the original panels from the Picture Bridge is on view through September 14 in the Crown City Jubilee exhibit.
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Our Mission
The Mission of the Museum is to promote an appreciation of history, culture, arts, and sciences relevant to Pasadena and adjoining communities.
Learn more about PMH and our history.
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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
2014 Contemporary History Makers Gala
Honoring Pasadena Tournament of Roses�, Rose Bowl Operating Company, and the Langham Huntington, Pasadena
Friday, September 19 at the Langham Huntington, Pasadena
Join the Museum in honoring the 2014 Contemporary History Makers at the 15th Annual Black Tie Gala. The celebratory evening will commence with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music Student Jazz Ensemble and a dazzling auction at a lively cocktail reception followed by a three-course seated dinner with Master of Ceremonies Nat B. Read and pianist Gerry Bryant. Proceeds from the Gala benefit the educational programs at Pasadena Museum of History. For more information and a list of sponsors and auction items, visit the Contemporary History Makers page or contact 626.577.1660, ext. 14 or development@pasadenahistory.org.
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Current Exhibition
 Crown City Jubilee: Celebrating Significant Anniversaries in Pasadena
Kathryne Beynon Foundation Exhibition Hall
Closing on 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: Rose Parade carriage, 1899 (TR13-8); bottom left: Huntington Hotel (H67-2)
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Upcoming Event
 Sunny Tales from Around the World
Wednesday, September 12, 11:00 am at San Rafael Branch of the Pasadena Public Library, 1240 Nithsdale Rd., Pasadena 91105
On the second Wednesday of the month, PMH presents a storytelling series in collaboration with the Pasadena Public Library, San Rafael branch. Come listen to Sunny Stevenson as she reads and tells stories suitable for pre-school age children. A born storyteller, she is able to mesmerize her listeners, children and adults alike. Please join us!
Tickets: Free; no reservations required.
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