rewrite this information into a proper news story in Associated Press inverted pyramid style: In an Thursday, Sept. 28, the profound impact of Hispanic architecture on Pasadena's cityscape was explored. Renowned presenter Dave Nufer guided attendees through a journey across time, uncovering the birth of the Spanish Colonial Revival style in the early 20th century. Iconic landmarks like City Hall, the Central Library, and Caltech's historic campus were showcased, along with contemporary Hispanic-influenced projects such as the Del Mar Station complex and the Paseo. Attendees discovered the evolution of Spanish architecture from its Moorish origins to its vibrant presence in modern-day Pasadena, enriching their understanding of the city's diverse cultural heritage. 


Interview with Kristen Norton, Education Director, Pasadena Heritage

And Ms. Norton, why is it important to celebrate and recognize the Hispanic architectural influences in our community, especially during this month, Hispanic Heritage Month?
Kristen Norton (02:05):
That's a great question. Well, Pasadena has a very diverse collection of historic resources and architectural landmarks, and it's our mission not just to identify and protect them, but to share their history and their many impacts on our built environment. Pasadena Heritage, like many other preservation groups and organizations across the country, really recognizes the need to create more inclusive programming and to foster stronger connections with the communities that they represent. So this program was very well attended and our registration for it filled up really quickly, which to me means that there's a real need for this type of programming. And although it's certainly fitting to offer this in honor of Hispanic, I think it's something we can build upon and develop for future programming beyond just this monthly celebration.


And how does this event aim to impact the Pasadena's Pasadena community's understanding and appreciation of its architectural heritage? You mentioned earlier that this was a well-attended event, there were a lot of people who attended the event yesterday. How do you think this event aims to influence our fellow community members understanding and appreciation of its architectural heritage?
Kristen Norton (08:51):
That's a great question. We've always done programs kind of along these lines, but we're definitely aiming to increase our efforts to be more inclusive and highlight in the cultural history. Like with all of our educational programming, either from walking towards to lectures like last night, the goal is to really instill a greater understanding for these historic places and these historic resources and to grow participation in the preservation of these places and spaces. So we hope that by fostering an appreciation for these resources, we can ensure their preservation for future generations to enjoy. And our mission over these last plus years has been to promote the preservation of pasadena's resources and advocacy and also education. So educational events such as these are a major tenant of our mission and just as important as our advocacy efforts when it comes to preserving our architectural heritage.


Quote from Dave Nufer

As promised, here is Dave Nufer’s quote. 


“During the 1920’s architects like Myron Hunt, Wallace Neff, Bertram Goodhue, and Paul R. Williams helped to develop, in Pasadena and elsewhere, the style we now refer to as “Spanish Colonial Revival”. Their houses combined red tile roofs, white, stucco, walls, arcades, decorative iron work, and colorful polychromatic tiles in houses that created lush, Mediterranean, paradises, and that have defined Pasadena and Southern California  for the world visually, then and to this day.”


 - Dave Nufer, presenter and member of the Pasadena Heritage Board of Directors and Education Committee


EVENT HISTORY/ BACKGROUND:

Hispanic Architectural Influence in Shaping Pasadena’s Cityscape


 
The early 20th Century saw the birth of the Spanish Colonial Revival style in Southern California. Presenter and Board Member Dave Nufer will examine the many notable Spanish Colonial Revival style buildings in Pasadena including City Hall, the Central Library, the Pasadena Playhouse, and the historic Caltech campus. A study of Pasadena’s recent Hispanic-influenced projects, such as the Del Mar Station complex and the Paseo, will be included as well. Join us as we trace the thousand-year development of Spanish architecture from its Moorish roots to its revival and prominence in Pasadena today. 
 

Previous Pasadena Now story:

The Pasadena Public Library hosts Dave Nufer, program developer and docent with Pasadena Heritage and the Los Angeles Conservancy, in a virtual webinar from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, where he explains how Spanish-influenced architecture has become one of the greatest Latinx contributions to American culture.
Nufer will also present how Hispanic architecture — with millions of examples from California to Florida built by tens of millions of people over the last 400 years  —  has helped shape Pasadena’s cityscape.
The presentation focuses on how the Spanish/Hispanic/Latinx architectural design vocabulary evolved over 1,000 years on four continents, and how it has been employed in Pasadena. It examines numerous local examples, including the San Gabriel Mission, Castle Green, the Caltech campus, the Civic Center, the 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival houses built by George Washington Smith, Wallace Neff, and many others, along with more recent Hispanic inflected projects such as the Del Mar Station.
Dave Nufer has previously given talks at the Pasadena Public Library on the architecture, history, and cultural contributions of other Pasadena ethnic communities. Among these talks are “200 Years of Black History in Pasadena and Los Angeles” and “The Asian Roots of Pasadena’s Arts and Crafts Architecture.”