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Aerial view facing east along Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena. 1949



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    Aerial view of City Hall, Pasadena. 1949

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    Aerial view of City Hall and the surrounding area. The photograph was taken facing slightly south of east, along Holly Street, which ends at a T-junction in front of City Hall. The large building in the bottom right corner is the First Baptist Church of Pasadena.

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  • Colorado Boulevard looking east from the Hotel Maryland, Pasadena. approximately 1909

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  • East Colorado looking east, Pasadena. 1929

    East Colorado looking east, Pasadena. 1929

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  • East Colorado looking east, Pasadena. 1930

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  • East Colorado looking west, Pasadena. 1937

    East Colorado looking west, Pasadena. 1937

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