The last utility box in the first phase of this series. Beautifully executed and filled with images of daily life in South Pasadena. This box depicts the busy intersection where the light rail meets cars and pedestrians. This rail line was originally used for freight and Amtrak. It is close to the South Pasadena…
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Utility Box Art #9
This utility box pays homage to South Pasadena’s designation as a Tree City USA community. Sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, the community must achieve four core standards of sound urban forestry management: maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry and celebrating…
Utility Box Art #8
I didn’t mean to be away for so long, but I am back and want to share the last three utility boxes before moving onto sharing the second phase. This utility box pays homage to South Pasadena being on Route 66. South Pasadena was part of the 1926-31 and 1940-1964 alignment, which included several major…
Micro Library #17
While we were out running errands over the weekend, we stumbled across this micro library. Placed right next to the sidewalk, it is a welcome sight for pedestrians as well as animals of the barking variety. This library has dog treats tucked inside waiting to be shared. What a novel idea! *Tina P.S. Please follow…
Micro Library #16
This micro library popped up a few months ago in front of the two Ronald McDonald houses in Pasadena. The Craftsman style houses are located across the street from Huntington Hospital so it is the perfect location for a library. The architectural style is appropriate as it nicely complements its surroundings and gives a wink…
Utility Box Art #7
This utility box occupies a very busy street corner in South Pasadena. It is colorful and interesting to look at tucked under a shady mature tree. This box has a collection of images that as a viewer, I am not sure what they represent. This panel reminds me of the iconic image from the Great…
Utility Box Art #6
The art on this box definitely has an anime feel to it. Her persona changes depending on her mood as evidenced by the different hair color, skin color and outfit on each panel. I love art for this reason as it is your interpretation of what you are seeing. The artist can explain what it…
Front Door Series #9
This charming period Craftsman home is in my immediate neighborhood and we pass by often. The slim panels with beveled glass adds some interest to the substantial wood door, which is most probably original to the house. This home faces east so the front porch is in deep shade in the late afternoon with a…
Front Door Series #8
A few weeks ago we were touring the gardens for the 46th Annual South Pasadena Garden Tour and came across this lovely door that I had to share with you. The tile surround is a stunning complement to this understated wood door. It provides that much needed pop of color and pattern against the simple…
Utility Box Art #5
This box documents our everyday life in South Pasadena with our feathered friends, the wild parrots. The parrots have been entrenched in our city for years and they traditionally roost in Altadena, Temple City and South Pasadena. During the fall and winter months, the parrots tend to roost more than any other time of year….