Old Mill of Banbury Cross c. 1907

Old Mill of Banbury Cross c. 1907
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In the early 20th century, Adolphus Busch (of the Anheuser-Busch family) lived on a grand estate in Pasadena, California. The home overlooked the Arroyo Seco canyon, bordering Bellefontaine St. on the northern end to Madeline Dr. on the southern end. The house was enhanced by beautiful gardens, which were offered to the City of Pasadena for use as a public park in 1938. When the city refused Busch's offer, he sold the land to investors for development into private homes. Only the old Hansel and Gretel mill, which served as the tea house for the gardens remains. Located at 485 Madeline Drive in the Lower Arroyo Seco neighborhood of Pasadena, California.