South Pasadena
South Pasadena´s charm lies in its picturesque homes and tree lined streets. The people of the community are charged with the sense of self determination and independent expression.
South Pasadena is my favorite city among the San Gabriel Valley to do business in. If it is buying or selling a home, I have always had a good experience with my customers there.
History
Known for the number and quality of its Craftsman-style houses, South Pasadena has striven to preserve its character and history. Despite this, very little of the city's history has been documented over the past 30 years.
The community, chiefly residential, was settled in 1873 by former residents of Indiana. The incorporation date of South Pasadena is 1888. Located on historic Route 66, just 6 miles from downtown Los Angeles, is the city of South Pasadena, a city that reminds residents and visitors alike of small town Americana.
The city's quaint stores and small town personality draw thousands of tourists each year while the area's charming streets and historic architecture have made South Pasadena a mecca for film and television productions who have used the area for everything from "Back to the Future" to "Stanley and Iris."
Despite the area's charm and popularity, its fate is unknown. Since 1947, the city of South Pasadena has been fighting plans to route an extension of the Long Beach Freeway through the center of town. While the plans were approved by the state in the early 1960's, South Pasadena has remained successful in its efforts to halt the freeway for nearly 30 years.
Other Information
Elevation: 660 feet
County: Los Angeles
Land area: 3.4 square miles
Nearest cities: Alhambra, CA (2.6 miles), San Marino, CA (3.0 miles), Pasadena, CA (3.4 miles), San Gabriel, CA (4.1 miles), Monterey Park, CA (4.6 miles), East San Gabriel, CA (5.1 miles), Altadena, CA (5.4 miles), East Pasadena, CA (5.7 miles).
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