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Established in 1928, the small suburban community of Pasadena Hills in Mid St. Louis County, Missouri represents an important transition in the residential development patterns in metropolitan St. Louis. This suburb consists of 380 primary properties, the vast majority of which are private residences.
Pasadena Hills was one of the early automobile suburbs in the metropolitan area. Although the suburb’s development straddled two of the biggest impediments to housing construction, the Great Depression and World War II, construction in Pasadena Hills, although slowed, was virtually uninterrupted throughout this period.
The community provides physical evidence of the continued and unusual growth patterns of this part of the metropolitan area in the early 20th century. Unlike earlier subdivisions that were not specifically built to accommodate the growing popularity of the automobile and later suburbs which lacked the quality of landscaping amenities and building design covenants, Pasadena Hills characterizes the best of both the tradition of private places and of the emerging automobile suburbs.
With its beautiful landscape features in both the green spaces and layout of housing lots that were designed by Roland H. Buchmueller, Pasadena Hills remains one of the most significant residential developments in St. Louis County.
The impact of the automobile on the housing design and on the layout of the streets and driveways represents an important aspect in the architectural history of the region.
The community contains one of the best collections of mid-20th century residential designs in St. Louis County. Its period of significance extends from its conception in 1928 through 1957, as suggested by National Register guidelines for suburbs, but also has to recognize the contribution of less-than-50-year-old residences which are consistent with Pasadena Hill’s character.
No houses houses were constructed in Pasadena HIlls between 1957 and 1961, and only 10 noncontributing buildings were erected after 1961.
Yes, you must see the natural beauty of Pasadena Hills...the quality of homes, flowers and landscaping are a reflection of our community pride in preserving this historic place and having the good fortune to call it "Our Home".
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