Garfield Heights, Pasadena, California

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Garfield Heights is a neighborhood in Pasadena, California. The original tract name registered with the city of Pasadena in 1904. In 1998, the area was designated a landmark district. [1] It is bordered by Washington Boulevard to the north, Mountain Street to the south, North Marengo Avenue to the west, and Los Robles Avenue to the east.

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Architecture

The neighborhood contains one of the city's oldest intact neighborhoods featuring a variety of architectural styles ranging from Queen Anne to Spanish Revival. Many of the era's architects built homes here including Meyer & Holler, Greene and Greene and Sylvanus Marston.

Los Angeles magazine referred to the neighborhood as "Pasadena's very well kept little secret". [2]

Education

Garfield Heights is served by Washington Elementary, Washington Middle, and John Muir High School.

Transportation

The neighborhood is served by Metro Local lines 256, 260 and 662; and Pasadena Transit routes 20, 31 and 32.

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References

  1. At Home Pasadena. Prospect Park Books. ISBN   0-9753939-3-6.
  2. Meyers, Laura (January 2000). "Haven on Earth". Los Angeles Magazine : 83.

Coordinates: 34°09′50″N118°08′37″W / 34.1638°N 118.1437°W / 34.1638; -118.1437