C.F. Forbes Gas Station, 195 North Raymond Ave Pasadena, Los Angeles County, CA
the building combines the massiveness, load bearing walls, and detailing of the Mediterranean/Spanish Revival style of the nearby Civic Center with the horizontal lines of the emerging "streamline" architectural style, representative of newer and faster forms of transportation. The large horizontal openings and service bays, so uncharacteristic of the Mediterranean style, were a functional response to the program requirements of an automobile service station. By placing of the buildings to the south and east in response to the circulation pattern of automobiles at the intersection, the service station established a siting pattern that was unique from other pre-automobile and many non-automobile buildings, which normally were built as close to the street corner as possible. The openness of the site at the street corner made this service station an identifiable physical landmark and orientation point within the neighborhood, and is perhaps its most significant contribution to the overall fabric of the Old Pasadena Historic District.
C.F. Forbes Gas Station, 195 North Raymond Ave Pasadena, Los Angeles County, CA
the building combines the massiveness, load bearing walls, and detailing of the Mediterranean/Spanish Revival style of the nearby Civic Center with the horizontal lines of the emerging "streamline" architectural style, representative of newer and faster forms of transportation. The large horizontal openings and service bays, so uncharacteristic of the Mediterranean style, were a functional response to the program requirements of an automobile service station. By placing of the buildings to the south and east in response to the circulation pattern of automobiles at the intersection, the service station established a siting pattern that was unique from other pre-automobile and many non-automobile buildings, which normally were built as close to the street corner as possible. The openness of the site at the street corner made this service station an identifiable physical landmark and orientation point within the neighborhood, and is perhaps its most significant contribution to the overall fabric of the Old Pasadena Historic District.
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
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Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
Source Website
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
