South Pasadena Preservation Foundation

South Pasadena Preservation Foundation This commission, initially chaired by Raymond Girvigian, FAIA, created the Jean Driskel Cultural Heritage Foundation in honor of the late architect.

The mission of the Foundation is to foster a deeper sense of community, a clearer understanding of our past, and a broader vision for our future through the preservation of our local stories and places. The Preservation Movement in South Pasadena began in earnest in 1970 when South Pasadena Beautiful, founded in 1965, created the South Pasadena Cultural Heritage Committee as a subcommittee to prom

ote historic preservation in the community. This subcommittee, chaired by local architect Jean Driskel, was successful in drafting the city ordinance that created the South Pasadena Cultural Heritage Commission, with powers and duties to advise the City Council on designating cultural and historical sites and landmarks significant to the city’s development. In 1983, the foundation was renamed the South Pasadena Preservation Foundation. It still complements the commission and is the city’s official preservation agency, supplying volunteers and raising funds for historic preservation. The Foundation also manages the South Pasadena Historical Museum, which opened on May 16, 1987.

Please join us for the 2026 Annual Meeting! RSVP Required by June 17th: tinyurl.com/SPPF26
05/14/2026

Please join us for the 2026 Annual Meeting! RSVP Required by June 17th: tinyurl.com/SPPF26

A Moveable Feast - Tickets Closing Soon
04/17/2026

A Moveable Feast - Tickets Closing Soon

He's James.James Boyle is an Executive Chef of the soon-to-arrive Giddy Ostrich on Meridian. He's also an SP local. Jame...
04/03/2026

He's James.
James Boyle is an Executive Chef of the soon-to-arrive Giddy Ostrich on Meridian. He's also an SP local. James is currently designing an elegant dinner service for the upcoming "A Moveable Feast" epic benefit event on May 3rd. Ticket sales close on April 26th at 5PM. https://sppreservation.org/buena-vista-moveable-feast/

Thank You and see you on Saturday!
03/26/2026

Thank You and see you on Saturday!

Tickets for the Milk and Money Walking Tour are about to sell out! This is your last chance to reserve yours before they...
03/25/2026

Tickets for the Milk and Money Walking Tour are about to sell out! This is your last chance to reserve yours before they are gone.

An abundant chef-designed dinner buffet, cocktails throughout the afternoon and evening, and curated tours of three land...
03/12/2026

An abundant chef-designed dinner buffet, cocktails throughout the afternoon and evening, and curated tours of three landmark properties, including interior access to two, are all included with your ticket. Link in comments...

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913 Meridian Avenue
South Pasadena, CA
91030

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Thursday 4pm - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 1pm

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