Arroyo Seco Parkway, Historic parkway between Los Angeles and Pasadena, United States.
The Arroyo Seco Parkway extends for 8.2 miles through a canyon, connecting downtown Los Angeles to Pasadena with four Art Deco tunnels and stone bridges.
Built in 1940, this parkway marked the transition between traditional roads and modern freeways, becoming California's first limited-access highway and part of Route 66.
The National Register of Historic Places listed this parkway in 2011 for its engineering innovations and architectural elements that influenced American transportation development.
The narrow lanes and absence of acceleration zones require drivers to maintain reduced speeds and exercise additional caution when navigating this historic route.
Four Figueroa Street tunnels display distinct Art Deco architectural features that frequently appear in film productions and television shows.
Location: Los Angeles
Location: South Pasadena
Location: Pasadena
Inception: 1940
GPS coordinates: 34.10221,-118.19900
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:46
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