Tomorrow, the doors at the brand new T. Boyle’s Tavern will be open for business at 10AM (according to a friend of the restaurant/bar owner). The space will include a stage for live band performances as well as plenty of big flat screens for watching sports, etc.
T. Boyle’s Tavern is located on Rhodes Alley in back of the famous Ice House Comedy Club.
T. Boyle's Tavern will open on Halloween day in Pasadena
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In accordance with what Heritage Housing Partners planned to do with the building, Herkimer Arms was sawed in half and “will be moved on two separate moves on probably two separate nights and put back together once it gets to its new home.”
The new location will be at 407 N. Raymond Ave.
Herkimer Arms was sawed in half this week and will be relocated to its new home in Pasadena
The separate halves will be moved on two separate trips and put back together
The new location for the permanent home for Herkimer Arms will be 407 N. Raymond Ave. in Pasadena
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Walking or driving past the Fuller campus on Union St., one can’t help but see a hulking white edifice raised on its foundation by massive tire apparatuses. For some time, I pondered what the fate of this Spanish-styled building would be. Thanks to reader input, the mystery is solved. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that not only was this building, called the Herkimer Arms, designed by Greene and Greene (the only apartment they ever designed), but that it would be relocated to a site just over the 210 freeway on Raymond to become part of a $2.5 million housing project developed by the Heritage Housing Partners.
From their website:
“The two-story Herkimer Arms will be converted from its current configuration of eight apartment units for Fuller Seminary students into two large, full-floor units. The first floor will be a 3-bedroom, 3-1/2 bath unit in 2,633 sq. ft. The 3,161 sq. ft. second floor unit will also have 3 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths, plus a roof deck. The building’s historically significant features, such as the exterior gunite finish, terra-cotta tiles, built-ins, corner cabinets, and original doors, will be preserved.”
also…
“The Hammond House, a Victorian home previously used by Fuller as student housing, will also be picked up and moved to the Herkimer Arms site as part of the new housing development.”
Read full article here.
Herkimer Arms is being relocated and will be replaced by a worship center as part of the Fuller Seminary
Herkimer Arms will be relocated to Raymond and Maple as part of a new housing development by Heritage Housing Partners
Massive tires and supports will move Herkimer Arms to its new location in Pasadena
The Hammond House will also be moved to the new site along with Herkimer Arms as part of a new housing project by Heritage Housing Partners
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The first phase of Westgate, the apartments portion, is finally wrapping up as new landscaping and signs have been put in. The temporary leasing office, in a trailer located on the land where the second phase of Westgate will be, has been making appointments for people who are interested in leasing and getting a hard-hat tour. Nevertheless, the southern end of the apartment complex is still a bit rough
Even the first phase of Westgate, now closer to completion, has made a wonderful impact to the southern portion of Old Pasadena as streets that were once forlorn and dilapidated have gotten new landscaping and new buildings to give it a completely revitalized vibe. Like I said before, I can’t wait until all three phases are completed.
New signage has been installed for the Westgate Apartments
New landscaping a welcome addition to the area
More landscaping around the property
Contemporary designs give the area a modern twist
Underground parking for residents off of Valley St.
The southern portion of the complex is still finishing up the exterior facade
A view of the plot of land that will be the second phase of Westgate
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Maude Woods is actively building out as anyone who walks by this soon-to-be furniture store can see with a quick peek inside. The lighting inside has been installed and some pieces were moved in. The owner Carrie, who is a local from San Marino, will offer upscale designs (fitting for the new residents that will be moving in right above her in the Raymond Renaissance condos).
My hope is that her store, along with BLD restaurant, will inject some new life and energy onto Holly St. There are still quite a few vacant retail spaces on Holly St. and without strong businesses on the street, it will be impossible to sustain the higher rents that some of the landlords still want for their retail spaces.
Maude Woods furniture store is opening soon on Holly St. in Old Pasadena
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I am a little confused about the fate of Pasadena’s Johnson Motors, Inc. Apparently, the space they occupy (36 W. Colorado Blvd. #7) is “available” for lease (there was a prominent “For Lease” sign above the store), yet it looks like they’re closing just to remodel their store. I am hoping the latter is true because I actually really like their clothes and think it would be a shame if they left Pasadena since the concept was founded here in Pasadena. Then again, since the line is from here, it makes me think that having a location in Pasadena is a must, right?
Johnson Motors, Inc. is closing for remodeling on Mills Place Alleyway in Old Pasadena
The newly remodeled store should reopen sometime in November 2009
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Although 151 Hudson is not too far from completion, the construction on this development has slowed down quite a bit. The difference in visual progress between the last update in June 2009 and this past week in October 2009 is not much. Nevertheless, as I mentioned before, I am glad to see a mix of higher-quality, modern designs being incorporated into Downtown Pasadena’s housing stock. I’m guessing 151 Hudson will be completed by early next year for winter move-ins.
151 Hudson in June 2009
151 Hudson in October 2009
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Taste of South Lake with Melinda Lee
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An exciting new mixed-use project being developed by IDS is planned for the SE corner of Colorado Blvd. and El Molino Ave. The new 5-story office building will replace the current 2-story ”Nest Furnishing” store and will hopefully inject some much needed energy onto this corner, which is already home to some great businesses like Vroman’s Bookstore, Laemmle Playhouse Theatre, Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion, and Zona Rosa Caffe, not to mention the venerable Pasadena Playhouse just down the street.
With new ground floor retail spaces available as well as a new source of breakfast and lunchtime crowds from the future office workers, the corner may become more vibrant with pedestrians and become more visually appealing as a result. This could help strengthen the revitalization of the Playhouse District, and ultimately help connect South Lake Avenue and Old Pasadena for pedestrians.
A new 5-story mixed-use development is coming to the Playhouse District
A public hearing occurred this week to discuss the planned project
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Open since September 2009, a new addition to Pasadena City College’s campus has been a new source of pride for college students attending this top transfer institution. The new addition consists of three new major components including: 1) a new Campus Center with a new cafeteria as well as a student lounge, 2) a new 20,000 square feet bookstore that is twice as large as the previous one, and 3) the Industrial Technologies Building with “15 new laboratories and classrooms, along with faculty and administrative offices, on two stories.”
The school acts as a strong anchor just east of Downtown Pasadena. My hope is that one day the area along Colorado Blvd. and Green St. between Pasadena City College and Lake Ave. will be revitalized, enhanced, and therefore, become much more walkable. There are actually quite a few historic buildings along Colorado Blvd. that can become new spaces for more creative energies. And with the future streetcar connecting Old Pasadena with South Lake Avenue, it only makes sense to eventually include both Caltech and Pasadena City College in a future route.
The new Pasadena City College Campus Center
Front entrance of the new Campus Center
A new cafeteria/eatery in the Campus Center
The new student lounge has become popular for group discussions and studying
The new Campus Center sits on the western part of campus
The new bookstore is twice as large as the previous one
The new Campus Center has become a great gathering spot for students on campus
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