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The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF), in conjunction with South Pas Active Streets (SPAS), will host a free walking tour of the historic Mission District on December 10th at 2pm. The tour includes the Mission West portion of the district, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Participants will learn from expert docents about the people and places from the City’s early days that made South Pasadena the cherished community it is today. They will learn about how the 710 Freeway extension threatened to tear the district in two and how historic preservation helped to end the threat. Public Works officials will also be on hand to discuss changes coming to Mission Street that will help it reclaim its roots as a thriving pedestrian thoroughfare.
“Our town has such a rich history,” states tour co-organizer Michael Siegel of SPAS. “We want to share that with the community while also showcasing the walkable, livable lifestyle of our town’s central district.”
The tour begins at the South Pasadena Historical Museum, the oldest commercial building in town, which opened in 1887 as a grocery store. Visiting over 20 sites in a 1.5 mile loop, including portions of legendary Route 66, participants will learn the historical and architectural significance of some of South Pasadena’s most iconic landmarks. ‘’Please join us and take a step back in time as we celebrate our historic and walkable Mission District.’’ said SPPF board member and tour co-organizer Mark Gallatin.
At the end of the 90-minute tour, participants will have time to mingle at the new parklet at Meridian/Mission and enjoy complimentary treats sponsored by Jones Coffee. Space is limited. To RSVP, please visit www.southpasactive.org/projects/community-events
South Pas Active Streets is a community organization working to strengthen our city by improving walkability and bikeability. Active transportation improves quality of life, contributes to our small-town appeal, and is a core pillar of our city’s climate action plan. South Pas Active aims to make South Pasadena safe and accessible to people of all ages and abilities through community programs and advocacy. For more information, please visit SouthPasActive.org
SPPF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. SPPF’s mission is to foster a deeper sense of community, clearer perspectives on our past, and a broad vision for our future through the preservation of our local stories and places. For more information about SPPF, visit sppreservation.org.
To learn more about this event, please contact info@sppreservation.org or info@southpasactive.org
