California Boulevard (Pasadena)
Encyclopedia
California Boulevard is a major East-West road in Pasadena
, East Pasadena
, and San Marino, California
, measuring 5.7 miles in length. Much like Washington Boulevard
to the north, California is commonly used to bypass the central neighborhoods of Pasadena, instead passing through more affluent neighborhoods and suburbs.
following the Second World War and the original grounds became part of the Caltech campus). The street was also served by two streetcar lines (East California and West California). At one time, a bridge over the Arroyo Seco
was proposed to connect the neighborhood of Annandale
with the rest of the city by streetcar, but the bridge was never built. Instead, a high bridge was built on La Loma Road, one block south.
, it serves as the current terminus for State Route 710. Between the highway and Marengo Avenue, the road passes through a heavy commercial/industrial zone, including Huntington Memorial Hospital
, before returning to a residential street (mostly apartment buildings).
Between Wilson and Hill Avenues, the road passes through the campus of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and between Allen Avenue and San Gabriel Boulevard, the street runs through the northernmost edge of the city of San Marino.p
Between San Gabriel Boulevard and Michillinda Avenue
, the road passes through East Pasadena. Past Michillinda, the road continues as Sunset Boulevard in Arcadia
.
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
, East Pasadena
East Pasadena, California
East Pasadena is a census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 6,144 at the 2010 census, up from 6,045 at the 2000 census.-Geography:East Pasadena is located at ....
, and San Marino, California
San Marino, California
San Marino is a small, affluent city in Los Angeles County, California. Incorporated in 1913, the City founders designed the community to be uniquely residential, with expansive properties surrounded by beautiful gardens, wide streets, and well maintained parkways...
, measuring 5.7 miles in length. Much like Washington Boulevard
Washington Boulevard (Pasadena)
Washington Boulevard Is a major street in Pasadena, California, and one of eight streets in Pasadena named after U.S. States. It is notable for being a major roadway that bypasses Pasadena's central districts.-History:...
to the north, California is commonly used to bypass the central neighborhoods of Pasadena, instead passing through more affluent neighborhoods and suburbs.
History
California Boulevard was a major thoroughfare as early as the 1890s, being the location of Tournament Park, where the Tournament of Roses was originally held (the festivities were moved to Victory ParkVictory Park, Pasadena, California
Victory Park is a neighborhood in Pasadena, California. It is bordered by New York Drive to the north, Orange Grove Boulevard to the south, Altadena Drive to the west, and Sierra Madre Boulevard to the east.-Landmarks:...
following the Second World War and the original grounds became part of the Caltech campus). The street was also served by two streetcar lines (East California and West California). At one time, a bridge over the Arroyo Seco
Arroyo Seco
The Arroyo Seco, meaning "dry stream" in Spanish, is a seasonal river, canyon, watershed, and cultural area in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The Arroyo Seco has been called the most celebrated canyon in Southern California.-River course:...
was proposed to connect the neighborhood of Annandale
Annandale, Pasadena, California
Annandale is a neighborhood in Pasadena, California. It is bordered by Colorado Boulevard to the north, San Rafael Avenue to the east, and the Pasadena-Los Angeles border to the south and west...
with the rest of the city by streetcar, but the bridge was never built. Instead, a high bridge was built on La Loma Road, one block south.
Geography
California Boulevard begins abruptly at the Arroyo Seco as a small residential street. At Pasadena AvenuePasadena Avenue (Pasadena)
Pasadena Avenue is a street in Pasadena, California. There are several other streets in the United States with this name. It is miles in length.-Geography:Pasadena Avenue's southern end is on Columbia Street, which marks the border with South Pasadena...
, it serves as the current terminus for State Route 710. Between the highway and Marengo Avenue, the road passes through a heavy commercial/industrial zone, including Huntington Memorial Hospital
Huntington Memorial Hospital
Huntington Hospital is a 635-bed not-for-profit hospital in Pasadena, California. It is named for Southern California businessman and booster Henry E...
, before returning to a residential street (mostly apartment buildings).
Between Wilson and Hill Avenues, the road passes through the campus of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and between Allen Avenue and San Gabriel Boulevard, the street runs through the northernmost edge of the city of San Marino.p
Between San Gabriel Boulevard and Michillinda Avenue
Michillinda Avenue (Pasadena)
Michillinda Avenue in Pasadena, California, basically marks the easternmost boundary of the city. Michillinda starts at its south end at Huntington Drive and continues north to a terminus at the base of the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains at the intersection of Carriage House Road...
, the road passes through East Pasadena. Past Michillinda, the road continues as Sunset Boulevard in Arcadia
Arcadia, California
Arcadia is an affluent city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, and located approximately northeast of downtown Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley and at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains....
.