Pasadena City Hall

Pasadena City Hall is the town hall of Pasadena, California, a municipal building blending Spanish Colonial Revival and Mediterranean styles. The structure extends approximately 360 feet (110 meters) in length and features a central dome about 52 feet (16 meters) in diameter and roughly 26 feet (8 meters) in height.

The architectural firm Bakewell and Brown designed the building, which opened on December 27, 1927. Major renovations including seismic reinforcement and facade restoration began in the early 2000s and concluded in July 2007.

The structure combines Spanish Colonial and Mediterranean elements, reflecting how California designed public buildings in the 1920s. The dome and arcades recall southern European squares and continue to shape the identity of the city center.

The courtyard and main staircase offer a calm walk, especially on weekday mornings when fewer visitors pass through. Public areas remain accessible, but watch for occasional events or meetings that may limit access.

The building appears regularly in film and television productions, including scenes from Mission Impossible and The Big Bang Theory. The dome and arcades often serve as a backdrop for courthouses or city halls in fictional settings.

Location: Pasadena

Inception: December 27, 1927

Architects: Bakewell & Brown, John Bakewell Jr., Arthur Brown, Jr.

Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, Mediterranean Revival architecture

Floors above the ground: 3

Part of: Pasadena Civic Center District

Address: 100 Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

Website: https://cityofpasadena.net/about-pasadena/city-hall

GPS coordinates: 34.14760,-118.14400

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28