The Rose Villa - Oakdale Historic District captures Pasadena at a key moment of architectural and cultural change.

On this walking tour, we’ll look at the shift after World War I, when Pasadena embraced a new wave of Period Revival styles that would define the 1920s. Spanish Colonial Revival, Storybook, and other eclectic influences start to appear here, reflecting changing tastes and a growing interest in romantic, historically inspired design.

You’ll see how these styles take shape—sometimes layered onto older homes, sometimes in entirely new construction—creating streetscapes that feel cohesive but quietly varied.

This tour offers a closer look at how architectural trends evolve, how neighborhoods adapt, and how broader cultural shifts after the war played out at the residential level.

Join us to explore a neighborhood in transition, where Pasadena’s 1920s character begins to come into focus.