Election 2024: Pasadena, CA

The Rose Bowl, an iconic stadium in Pasadena, California, was built in the early 1920s. The Tournament of Roses Association spearheaded its construction, seeking to create a permanent venue for the annual Rose Bowl Game, a college football tradition that started in 1902.

Key Figures and Construction Details:

- Design and Architecture: The Rose Bowl was designed by architect Myron Hunt, who was inspired by the Yale Bowl, a stadium in New Haven, Connecticut. Hunt was a prominent architect in Southern California and also designed other significant buildings in the region.

- Construction: The stadium's construction began in 1921 and was completed in 1922, just in time for the 1923 Rose Bowl Game. The original design accommodated about 57,000 spectators, but over the years, the stadium has undergone multiple renovations and expansions, increasing its capacity to over 90,000 at its peak.

- Builder: The stadium was constructed by the A.P. Johnson Construction Company, a local firm responsible for the physical building of the Rose Bowl.

- The Rose Bowl is often called the "Granddaddy of Them All" because it is the oldest and most prestigious college football bowl game. The stadium was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987 due to its historical and cultural significance.