RESEARCH TOOLS

PASADENA CITY LINKS

California Historical Resources Inventory Database (CHRID)

The first stop for research on historic properties in Pasadena. All designated properties within the city limits will be included, as well as many other eligible buildings that have been documented. The search function can be a bit meddlesome, but we have found that not including “N/S” in the street names pulls up more results.

Pasadena Interactive Zoning Map

Clickable map that provides up-to date zoning of the whole city.

DIGITAL ARCHIVES

The Huntington Library Digital Archives

Photographs, maps, prints, and architectural resources with an extensive collection covering early Pasadena.

Library of Congress Digital Archives

Although the Library of Congress has a more national focus, there are over 3,600 high quality historic photos of Pasadena digitized online. A great source for images.