1900 Map of Pasadena

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The San Gabriel Mountains dominate the northern horizon of this late 19th-century landscape, sheltering the burgeoning valley settlements of Pasadena and Altadena. In this era before the full sprawl of Los Angeles, the region is defined by distinct agricultural colonies and mountain resorts. The historic Mission stands as a central landmark south of North San Gabriel, while the foothills are dotted with grand seasonal escapes like the Raymond Hotel, Mt. Lowe Hotel, and the Sierra Madre Hotel.