Colorado Blvd Circa 1981

Pasadena -- The corner of Fair Oaks and Colorado Blvd before the development of "Old Town," circa 1981.

Old Pasadena in the 80s

Colorado Blvd & Fair Oaks in 1986. I took this shot after learning the master plan for renovating downtown Pasadena was going forward. This part of town was borderline safe during the day and a no-walk-zone at night.