Mystery History -- Solved!

D5 rep wins with her 9:21 a.m. Tuesday guess "opening of the court house?"

In the Jan. 12, 1954, photo above, the Pasadena Municipal Court building in the civic center is rededicated in conjunction with its new ownership by the county of Los Angeles. Everyone is reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, led by L.A. County Sheriff Eugene W. Biscailuz.

A few years later, the county added the huge monstrosity that encompasses the L.A. County Superior Court to the north end of the historic building. That "modern" courthouse has been an eyesore in the stately Pasadena Civic Center ever since.

The exterior used to be red brick and gray concrete. It underwent a facelift couple of years ago, so at least it's a more neutral color.


I'll get more detailed with Mystery History reveals after Oct. 31, when I'll be back on a full-time basis.

Flags in the Civic Center

If you drive by and see the flags on historic poles throughout the Civic Center area, they've been put up in honor of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday on Thursday, Feb. 12, and Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16.

City offices will be closed for these holidays, although I've got a lot of projects in the pipeline so I'll be in my office working in relative peace and quiet. No phones ringing off the hook and no people walking in and out. Sheer bliss!