Thursday, October 15, 2009

Pasadena Museum of History to present talk on city's past and present

PASADENA PAST AND PRESENT:
Illustrated Lecture Focuses on the City’s Fascinating Past

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 7:30 pm
Pasadena Museum of History, 470 W. Walnut St., Pasadena
Tickets: Museum Members Free; Non-Members $5. Reservations suggested, 626.577.1660, ext. 10.

Dr. Patrick Conyers will explore the development of modern Pasadena and show images from Pasadena: 1940-2008, the book he co-authored with Cedar Phillips. The unique artistic, scientific, and entrepreneurial culture that shaped the city will be highlighted. Tremendous technological innovations were made in Pasadena, first to aid the war effort and later to contribute to the country’s sprawling Military Industrial Complex. In addition to a general discussion of the narrative arc of Pasadena’s history since 1940, Conyers will delve more deeply into some of the notable technological advancements that have been launched from Pasadena.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Reception and booksigning immediately following lecture.

For additional information call 626.577-1660, ext. 10 or visit www.pasadenahistory.org.

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