Join Pasadena Heritage for an evening celebrating the legacy of Dr. Robert Winter, a renowned architectural historian and advocate for historic preservation. This year’s lecture will highlight the enduring significance of historic tile, including the iconic work of Ernest Batchelder and recent efforts to rescue and preserve these artistic treasures.
Our featured speakers include:
Following the discussion, guests are invited to a reception where they can connect with speakers and fellow preservation enthusiasts.
This program honors the life and work of Dr. Robert Winter, whose scholarship and passion for preservation continue to inspire efforts to protect Pasadena’s architectural heritage.
Special Announcement: Art Unveiling at 8:00 PM!
We are thrilled to announce that this year’s event will include a special unveiling of the official artwork for the 2025 Pasadena Heritage Bridge Party, happening Saturday, July 19, 2025. Join us at 8:00 PM as we reveal this one-of-a-kind piece created by renowned Pasadena native Kristopher Doe—an artist whose work captures the spirit of Pasadena and the enduring charm of the Colorado Street Bridge.
A graduate of Art Center College of Design and a lifelong artist and educator, Kris Doe is known for his richly detailed work inspired by California Impressionism, pop culture, and disappearing Americana. His family has been part of Pasadena’s preservation story, maintaining historic bungalow court units in the Villa Park neighborhood for generations.
Watch for the official ‘Save the Date’ announcement for the 2025 Bridge Party—coming soon!
RSVP Required | Space is Limited
We will host a cocktail reception following the presentation to toast to the late Dr. Robert Winter. Martinis (Dr. Winter’s cocktail of choice) and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
You are invited to join us in person or virutally for this special program! The lecture will be live-streamed via YouTube.
DR. ROBERT WINTER
Dr. Robert Winter was a gift to us and the cause of historic preservation nationwide – his teaching, writing, critical eye, and witty commentary still influence what we do and how we look at historic places. He led the way in creating Pasadena’s preservation ordinance and commission and supported us, educated us, and urged us to be a strong voice for the architectural legacy that surrounds us. The first Dr. Robert Winter Memorial Lecture was held during Craftsman Weekend in 2019 after his passing and is a lasting tribute to his impact on historic preservation communities both near and far. He would be thrilled to know that Pasadena Heritage now resides in the historic Blinn House, designed by Chicago architect George Washington Maher.
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