I do not believe the theater was instrumental in the revitalization of Old Town. I was born and raised in Pasadena (1966 – 2004) and worked at Cafe Jaquelet (1983/84), which was one of the first places to boost old town. Others I remember are: The original “Espresso Bar” off or Raymond street, “Birdies”, The “Hot Dog Building Company”, oh yeh, and let’s not forget “Josephina’s”. I remember Colorado Blvd being a cool thrift shopping area as well.
I do not believe the theater was instrumental in the revitalization of Old Town. I was born and raised in Pasadena (1966 – 2004) and worked at Cafe Jaquelet (1983/84), which was one of the first places to boost old town. Others I remember are: The original “Espresso Bar” off or Raymond street, “Birdies”, The “Hot Dog Building Company”, oh yeh, and let’s not forget “Josephina’s”. I remember Colorado Blvd being a cool thrift shopping area as well.