Pasadena-based author and historian Michael Logan will present a fascinating overview of his wide-ranging research and exploration into Pasadena’s original Busch Gardens Saturday, May 29, in an exclusive live Zoom presentation starting at 2 p.m.
The event on Zoom is jointly presented by Pasadena Museum of History (PMH) and Pasadena Village, and is generously sponsored by Lagerlof, LLP.
During the webinar, Logan will share unique stories and images that will transport participants back to the Busch Gardens in all their glory.
Logan and the late Gary Cowles teamed up in 2001 to launch the most comprehensive research ever done on the Gardens. They co-curated a popular exhibit at Pasadena Museum of History to celebrate the Gardens’ centennial.
After an 18-year-long journey into the history and lore of this nearly-forgotten Pasadena treasure, Logan is celebrating the publication of his ground-breaking 200-page book, “The Original Busch Gardens: Adolphus Busch’s Gift to Pasadena, California.”
The book features interviews with individuals who experienced Busch Gardens first-hand, maps and historic timelines, and images and stories from a wide variety of sources, including the Anheuser Busch archives in St. Louis, the Busch family, and Pasadena Museum of History.
Adolphus Busch was president of the Anheuser Busch Brewing Association when Busch Gardens opened to the public in 1905 and captivated visitors until its closure in 1938. With terraced hillsides, waterfalls and ponds, miles of scenic paths, and enchanting fairytale statuary, the original Busch Gardens was one of Southern California’s first mega-parks and a world-famous tourist attraction.
For more information about purchasing the book, including a special discount on autographed copies for PMH and Pasadena Village Members, contact the author at mmlogan@hotmail.com or visit www.theoriginalbuschgardens.
Tickets for the Zoom presentation will be free for PMH and Pasadena Village members and $10 for the general public. To purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/busch-
For more information, visit www.pasadenahistory.org/
