About the Friends of the Castle Green

The Friends of the Castle Green was formed in 1993 as a support group for the historic Castle Green built in 1898 and designed by the noted architect Frederick Louis Roehrig as the first annex to the very successful Green Hotel which had been built on the opposite side of Raymond Avenue. The purpose of the Friends was to raise funds for historic restoration to the standards of the Secretary of Interior and to raise awareness of the significance and beauty of this important building in the history of Pasadena. Over the years, mostly through public tours of the building, the Friends of the Castle Green have completed many projects on the building, including work on the lanterns on the veranda and the sunroom reproduced by the Seattle glass artist Janusz Pozniak. Earlier the Friends had the metal lanterns reproduced by local metal artisan Rinauldo’s Reproduction.

Our current focus is on the restoration and painting of the three domes—two on the roof and one at the end of the bridge. Raising funds for this project will be a multiyear endeavor.

Image: Castle Green Sunset Proof by Yoshiko Yamamoto

Castle Green Tour

Sunday, June 9, 2024
12:00 - 4:00 pm

Be a time traveler and step back 125 years to tour the historic Castle Green with its Moorish and Turkish rooms, Grand Salon and palm filled sunroom. Select private apartments will be open throughout the floors—each uniquely different. Admire our newly reproduced glass shades on the veranda hanging lanterns. The tour is self-guided with a variety of historic lectures occurring throughout the afternoon. Proceeds benefit Friends restoration projects.

Tickets at Eventbrite: Springtime at the Castle Green
Early Bird $40.00 per ticket - April 15 - May 15, 2024
Regular $50.00 per ticket - May 16 - June 9, 2024

Preorder lunch from Mary Lane Cafe. or bring your own picnic basket to enjoy lunch on the grounds (no alcohol permitted).

Mobility Access

Be aware there are steps into the building and six flights of stairs to view the open apartments. No elevator service during the tour.

For further information, contact Susan Futterman:
susanfutterman@mac.com
626 824 8482

Parking

There are two Public Parking structures available. Street parking in the area requires coins.

School House Parking Structure
33 E Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91105

Del Mar Station Parking
230 S. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
*This is also a Metro stop.