Labor Temple

Pasadena Labor Temple Sign, 1931n42 East Walnut StreetnPrimary Architectural Style: Vernacular MasonrynArchitect: Paul C. BennernnSculptural neon sign projects from the face of the building, directly above the entrance.nnThe Pasadena Labor Temple is a simple, two-story, ochre-colored brick building. Fine detailing in the wrought iron ornamentation, the stair riser tiles, and in the carved stone plaque, finials and pilasters of the façade attests to the craftsmanship of the building. Built in 1931, at a time when the labor movement was gaining increasing recognition in this country, the Labor Temple stands as a reminder of the growth of the labor movement in that era as well as its place in civic life today. Building features a vintage sign projection over the centrally located entrance on the primary façade. Basement level and first-story windows are steel sash. In 1953, an additional wood-framed story was added to the roof, but set back from the original wall planes. In 1994, the building was rehabilitated and incorporated a larger, new housing project. The sign is designated as a significant object under the local historic preservation ordinance.