A Campus Gone Quiet

Yep, that's me right there in the center, at quite a distance.

On Saturday, on our way back from our trip to Northridge, we stopped by the former campus of Ambassador College in Pasadena. The college, originally the school for the Worldwide Church of God founded by Herbert W. Armstrong, closed down its Pasadena campus in 1990, four years after the death of its founder.  The church and the college have both had a tumultuous history, one that is fascinating to read about at Wikipedia.

I used to come visit this beautiful campus with a friend of mine who lived in Pasadena. The gardens and fountains were beautiful, and sitting by the stream and waterfalls on the hillside facing the auditorium (the big pillared building you see in these photos) was so peaceful.

Everywhere you look on the campus, you see that those who planned this place had an eye for beauty. Right now the campus is languishing, as it's been through a number of uncertain years in terms of ownership and development.

The plantings on the grounds are lovely. I would have taken many more pictures if there hadn't been signs posted along the lawn stating that photos may not be taken without a permit, and listing a number to call.  There was fluffy pampas grass,...

banyan trees...

And gorgeous tulip trees all blossomed out in their prettiest pink for spring.

It was a treat to be there, and to show it to Husband. I do hope that someone can buy up this campus someday and love it the way it used to be loved and tended.