The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 9, 1898, Page 29

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, Piner = e in <o $5000 to $5000, and some | figures between $3000 and | beauty ityof b ensive additions aside be found | adsworth | Walter G. (now with a convent i a cost of $15,000, most nds being now in hand for its con- of blocks Kendall block, busines Kinne Macomber noteworthy ve re the 1 of Pasadena's cost of $7000, now in p of the new uy 2,000,000 £ yuse Country stated water; and | picturesque | mond Hotel was | Gabriel Valley Rail- | Angeles to Pasa- | ng now a part of ‘ cross the con- | | me stage accommo- 1s to the growth | the city was in- | nd in 1886 Lowe took up the rs and | flocking from all | ortunity to | ed magnificence | urpassed on | | oad was built | Los Angeles VL’leOHN i SCHOOL., 1887 1888.. 33 The census for 1887 show children | of school age (viz., between na 17, which indicates an entire population of | between 13,000 and 15,000, a's c<pansion in kept alongside on. The total wealth and er increas- sessed valua- t $1,000,000 ten 9449 in March, March half a | have been added. during the past marked can be shown in | than recent statistics | from records kept by con- | nd members of the Business This growth has been so almost unrecognized y interested in and welfare, have | And with these ments the ci 1 penditur substantial Improve- s kept pace in its pub- there having been $200,- spent in street improvements alone. The electric-car system has been ex- tended and improved, with its lines run- | ning into the suburbs in all directions, admirable service, and the most elegant and commodious cars used wupon this Coast. Improvements have also been made in the gas, water and electrie-light service, and another year will show an equal ad- would mean, by idition of perhaps a thousand people population. of the most extensive additions of | ar to buildings already erected is | otel Green Annex and viaduct connect- lug it with the hotel, which when com- | vance all along the line. it will be in February—will | The attractions of Pasadena are mani- he neighborhood of $250,000. | fold. Its claim to pre-eminence among indication of the cl of the | the cities of California is founded mainly improvements the following | perhaps upon {ts healthfulness and ant homes erected on Orange | heauty. The former is assured by the cost in t an ¥ list of ele; Grove z and vicinity are given, ‘ very fortunate location of the city within “11”‘ \h:. approximate cost the sweep of the breezes of the Pacific om | . formerly of Troy, |and under the lee of the mother moun- N. Y., ] 000; D. R. Camseron | tains; to the beauty of Pasadena both :«‘f Amber Cameron, wholesale sta- | nature and art have contributed. These oners, C 20, residence $15,000; Rev. | advantages have drawn together a com- Joseph M. Johnson, Bishop of Southern | munity distinguished for its intelligence California Dioce residence $10,000; C. P. | and culture. Morehouse, New York, residence $20,000; | At an elevation of about %0 feet above va 8. Fenyes, residence $20,000; Colin | the sea, Pasadena is exempt from all Btewart, residence $10.000. To this mlghtJmleflUc influences, and possesses the be added twenty handsome homes rang- | most delightful ali-the-year round cli- | in the | vere frost in the winter, making | when | comfort in Pasadena is found in its sup- | | p1 | b | rock-cut tunnels and steel pipes | is in prospect of being extended to every | | cALvIN HAaRTWELL hAYoR((G \ge ; ) ey {32 Akt mate in the world. Those who have had | the longest experience here admit this is no idle bo Tabulated weather ords bear out the claim; mortuary s tistics confirm it. It is a mild climate, the lack of humidity in the atmosphe slopes, fields of waving grain, vineyards ards, and here and there pic- mlets and villages adding ach its individual charm, delight the eye | and furnish cbjects of many an excur- | sion. To the southward—the sea—luring summer, and the absence of se- | the visitor with its never ceasing deligh t each | and in the heart and center of all, F for being devoid of ex- | dena, the gem of the valley, with der life uncomfort myriads of flowers, green hedges, grace- s. This is appr ful trees and verdant lawns, Aside from son notabl mes which and result in illne | mtien bRy rem embered that the ther- | peg)thtulness and natural beauties, Pasa- mometer rarely "\nm‘{: n‘\';“ s 2 dena appeals strongly to that class of es; that the mean tempe | people seeking the idea v ac any given twelve months doe j poont o e place, for here may be found unexcepticnal edu- much from 60 degrees; that th cational advantages in its public and pri- | difference between summer a; former contain first- | temperature is about 18 d The | o tion for 2500 pupils in humidity in all observations of | grades, ranging from prim- to high school, and require the se n the thermome- inss fein prel t;"‘r\ixr:'rllr‘s sor bove | yice of fifty-one teachers. The classical, ] elos ver cent, Ving 10 | yieerary and tific cours dy in s It ¢ Sving 10} iterary ar ntific courses of study in ol qualify the high sch pupils to enter conrast to the my ss ; i S S | the State University without examina- When it is remembered that nights in | :: n. } Southern California are uniformly cool | oo 5 i 1 refreshing, the comfort of the sum- | LPro°P 1“1\(!::1::? ]"F“\t(‘:(;-\xhowlg'sqb mer season is fully demonstrated. [t syt T st et o atrated | 1ishm, the Paci st in that a | An important adjunct of health and part of its energies are devoted to training. . Its brick buildings, : $150,000, contain a full equipment studios, laboratories, machinery, is high rank among the neies which have contributed to Pasa- s fame as the educational center of Southern California. Students of both ren Ry al access to its advan- - . public schools include high ar, Columbia, Franklin, , Garfield, Lincoln, Grant. fon with our schools dena Free Public Li- residents and visitors e are pre The building (of stone) . beautiful specimen of architecture. s about 15,000 carefully se- which are available to of pure mountain water. This is ht from its alpine sources, through to t e of each resident, at a very mod- erate cost. A sewer system which eost $175,000 and of the city, has long cessful operation, a 30-acre seven miles south of Pasade: longing to the city, being a part of it. Good water, pure air and good drainage comport well with a cleanly condition and this is found to prevail in | Naturally, in such a climate and with the ric of soils, there is produced abundance of fruits, cereal and veg out other cost than a tables common to temperate and semi- | X upon the property of tropic climatic belts. Pasadena is the [the city to pay its expenses. ~ BIRDSEYE VIEW OF PASADENA., JANUARY | 9, 1898 Lutheran, German . Methodist, First .. Methodist, North Methodist, German Methodist, Free Methodist, Africa: Presbyterian, First Methodist, United Salvation Army Universalist, First Presbyterian, Columbia Roman Catholic Street. The foregoing table undoubtedly falls far short of the actual church member- ship, as it was hastily compiled from a house to house canvass, necessarily made at great disadvantage. It is estimated that there are about 8000 church goers in Pasadena. Upon her social attractions Pasadena peculiarly prides herself. Here are found men and women of superior intellectual culture and high ideals; a coterie of wealthy, traveled people conversant with all that is recognized as en rigueur in the ashiol sle world; a still larger number ary and scholarly men and and among them all a charming ‘e amid books and pictures and ic, influenced by the love of the best s and the fear of God; many ac- tive in religious life, there being few cities in which so large a proportion are church goers. Of social clubs for amusement and im- provement there is almost no end. Most noteworthy among these are the Coun- try Club, composed of wealthy society men, and organized for the enjoyment of outdoor sports and social amenities; the Valley Hunt Club, one of the oldest so- cial organizations of the city, including over 100 members of the fashionable 400, and giving impetus to all soclety life in Pasadena; the Twilight Club, with a large membership of gentlemen of schol- y tastes; the Pickwick Club, com- posed largely of young business men and devoted to cards, billiards, pool and other gentlemanly amusements; the Shakespeare Club, purely literary in its nature, including a membership of 100 - S ~ i : mgmnmn | L ummnmmlm 5 center of a highly cultivated district | which never fails to yield plentifully of everything which can delight the taste and nourish the body of man. In its fruit | growing capabilities especially the valley which constitutes the environs of Pasa- dena is exceptionally good. Its groves of oranges, lemons, olives; its orchards of apricots, peaches, prunes; f{ts fields of berries of many varieties; its broad acres of vineyards; its persimmons, guavas, pomegranates, loquats; its plantations of walnuts and almonds; these are drawn upon for the table in a never ceasing from the beginning to the end of each year, and they form no small part of that sum of advantages which confers upon the residents of Pasadena the distinction of being a peculiarly favored people. Nothing less thanithe pen of a poet can do justice to the natural beauties of this ideal spot and the mountains towering in the background with their favorite re- sorts—Echo Mountain House, Alpine Tavern and Camp Wilson—afford trips to the northward, while on the west the picturesue arroyo invites to charming drives along its wooded and circuitous course; again to the east long sweeps of undulating hills and oak dotted rolling ‘ATON ANYON FALLS. Pasadena has also private schools high in their standard and admirably con- ducted. Tcoelhe homeseeker Pasadena’s churches are an additional lodestone. Nearly every denomination is represented, and the following table affords something of and an idea of their relative strength importance. Advent, Episcopal, family membership. All Saints, Epsicopal Daptist, First ......... . Baptist, Friendship (colored) Christlan, First . Christian, kast Side Congregational, First . Congregational, North . Congregational, Congregational, Friends Church Friends Meeting Holiness, First ... Lake Avenue Independent is also a flourishing chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. ders represented by prosperous organi- zations are the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Ancient Order of Foresters of America, Ancient Order of United Work- men, Knights of the Maccabees, Inde- Among other or- | pendent Order of Foresters, Woodmen of | the World, Fraternal Aid Society, Chosen Friends, Good Templars, the Royal Ar- canum, Grand Army of the Republic, ‘Woman's Relief Corps, and Sons of Vet- erans. Company I of the National Guards of California is a fine organization, of which Pasadena is justly proud, and the Americus Club, organized at the last Presidential election, has received eulo- gles throughout the State wherever it has been seen for its high character, handsome appearance and admirable drilling. Pasadena also congratulates herself upon her streets and avenues, which are all broad, well-guttered, curbed cleanly kept, with seventy miles of pavement, and for the most part beauti- fully shaded. One of the most important city im- provements of the past year has been the graveling of its roadways, which has greatly added to the fine and finished ap- pearance of the town and to the com- fort of the public generally. No city in the West has more elegant equipages and private turnouts or finer horse and driving is the chief pleasure of visitors and residents. In considera- tion of this, great attention is paid to the condition of the city’s thoroughfares and $5000 has been spent in the past three months graveling wornout streets. At a conservative estimate $200,000 has been expended in street improvements during 1897. Another recent important accomplish- ment has been the development of water by the water companies. This has been done by sinking wells, and some valua- ble underground water channels have been found. This work has been rather devoted to improving the water supply of districts previously planted than to the extension of orchard acreage, and thus the condition of horticulture has been placed on a more solid footing, while the gratifying assurance has been given that an ample supply of water exists to meet any requirements of the future. Pasadena’s municipal affairs are in the hands of an able Board of Trustees, whose president is virtually mayor of the town. These gentlemen serve without emolument and devote their best ener- gies and abilities to administering her public affairs. Calvin Hartwell is presi- dent of the board, the Trustees being Sherman Washburn, George Patten, H. CLIMBING MOUNTAINS of the most advanced and intellectual women of the city; the Oratorio Society, a large organization devoted to vocal music; the Symphony Club, and scores of others, all making for pleasure or in- tellectual advancement. The Valley Hunt Club owns a magnifi- cent clubhouse and grounds, and the Pickwick Club has handsomely fitted up quarters. Nearly all the established philanthropic organizations and fraternal orders have a representation here. The Masons are represented by two Blue Lodges, a chap- ter of the Royal Arch degree, a Com- mandery of Knights Templar, and or- ganizations of Scottish vpodies, all having a large membership and quartered in one of the finest halls in the State. There ABOVE 74 > 5 M. Hamilton, H. G. Reynolds. W. E. Arthur acts as City Attorney; John G. Rositor, City Recorder; J. H. Merriam, Justice of the Peace. The police force, under the efficient leadership of the city marshal, W. 8. Lacey, aithough small in numbers, has thus far been equal to the city’s needs. Pasadena has also a thoroughly effi- clent and well-equipped Fire Depart- ment, which is invariably prompt in giving effectual service. Chief among all things which Pasa- dena has reason to felicitate itself upon is its Board of Trade, to whose constant and untiring effort and keen business sagacity Pasadena owes much of her prosperity during the past five years. This is made up of 100 members, an offi- and | | se: for irrigation at individual expense and | cial board and seven directors. Herman R. Hertel, president; Edwin Stearns, vice-president; Frank P. Boynton, secre- tary; P. M. Green, treasurer; directors— James H. Adams, Walter A. Edwards, Horace M. Dobbins, Warren J. Richard- son, Collin Stewart, Edwin Stearns and H. R. Hertel. Pasadena is not a manufacturing city nor are its business interests extensive; it is essentially a city of hom: It is, however, a fruit-growing locality, with extensive canning and drying houses, and has several establishments within its limits which give employment to many men, such as mills for making woodwork, lumber yards and brick manufactories. All retail branches of business are represented, and the city's financial business is transacted by four banks, First National, San Gabriel Val- ley, Pasadena National and Union Sav- ings Bank, with an aggregate capital of $350,000. Pasadena has also ample railroad fa- cilities, having three steam railroads (the anta Fe, the Southern Pacific and the ‘erminal) and the Pasadena and Los Angeles Electric road, connecting the city with Los Angeles and other points. These competing lines afford the lowest rates for freight and passengers. What has been found to be one of the greatest factors in Pasadena's growth and prosperity and in influencing people | of refinement to make their homes with- {in her gates is the fact that Pasadena has not (and never has had) a saloon. Neither has she a city jail worthy of the name, the local bastile being merely a lodging place for the vagrant or the perpetrator of some minor misdemeanor; nothing more imposing having up to this time been needed. The fame of the winter climate of Pasadena has been heralded abroad for eral years, but it is yet to become generally recognized that Pasadena’s summer climate is even more charming. The initiated are coming to appreciate this undeniable fact, as is being evi- denced annually by the greater number of visitors who remain all the year, the fewer residents who fiit East as formerly and the vast majority of her residents who, aside from flying trips to mountain or sea, remain comfortably the whole twelve months in their cool and com- modious homes. Pasadena’s hotel and boarding-house accommodations are extensive, and yet they are being continually added to. The principal hotel and more pretentious boarding-houses are Hotel Green, Carl- ton, La Pintoresca, Mitchell, Casa Grande, Spalding, Crown Villa, Pasadena Villa, McKinley Villa, Arroyo Vista, La Solana, St. Nicholas and Los Angeles House. During the winter season thousands of visitors make Pasadena their headquar- ters, and many remain to call it their home._ Its close proximity to Los An- geles—nine miles—gives it all the advan- tages of a suburban place of residence, with the added conveniences of a great metropolis. Among other noteworthy buildings is the Pasadena Opera-house, which is equal to any in Southern California in point of beauty, stage and seating ac- commodations and scenery, not except- ing Los Angeles, and to the attractions of her environments may well be added the magnificent Raymond Park, once the site of that famous hostelry of world- wide fame,“The Raymond Hotel,” which burned April 14, 18%, this causing one of the heaviest losses Pasadena has ever sustained. This park, covering thirty acres of ground, is a marvel of landscape gardening, and contains besides all the choicer varieties of flowers grown here, many rare and exceptionally beautiful shrubs and tropical plants and trees, gathered with great discrimination and arranged with unusual artistic taste. The park is laid out with wide, cleanly swept and flower-bordered drives, and from its eminence the view is extended over Pasadena, the foothills and moun- tains, over the arroyo, canyons and un- dulating hills, and even a glimpse of Los Angeles may be caught in the distance. One of the great institutions of the city which is deserving of more extended mention that space admits here is the local Young Men's Christian Association, ‘which was established in 1886, and whose moral influence is distinctly feit. This organization, headed by faithful, con- scientious men, deserves highest encom- jums for the good work it is doing in up- building the town and elevating the character of its young men. As Pasadena’s past has been almost phenomenal, so will her future be, and a year hence her progress will be still more marked than in the year just passed. From a city of the sixth class she will ere then merge into a city of the fourth class, with North Pasadena undoubtedly incorporated in her bounda- ries. She will throngh extended rail- road: connections, and by reason of the San Pedro harbor improvement, reap her quota of the general prosperity, and with increased local capital will add to her industries. She will continue to at- tract the wealthy from every city in the Union, and new homes will be built, and new adorers—won by her ever-increasing charms—will worship at the fair shrine of Pasadena.