Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena is Historic Route 66. This 1948 building is just one of the great examples of architecture still in existence on the historic roadway.
The building started out as Draper Studio of Modes. The business was founded by Virginia Draper in 1927. She was inspired after visiting Chanel Modes in Paris.
Source: 66 Postcards
In 1948, the building was enlarged and remodeled to fit the "modern" brand Virginia had built. Although the company left this Colorado Boulevard location many years ago, the company was still around until 2017, when the company who acquired them decided to close all their retail locations. Ninety years is not a bad run and Draper's still does have an online presence. More about Virgina can be found here.
Source: 66 Postcards
70 years later, the palm trees seem to be doing well.
The building is in what looks like to be excellent condition and is designated as a historical landmark. It is now home to Rose City Dental Arts.
Yes, they do have roses.
