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Colorado Theatre, 1003 East Colorado, Pasadena. 1928
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Pasadena. Colorado Theatre.1003 East Colorado. Front of Theatre
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Pasadena. Colorado Theatre.1003 East Colorado. Christmas tree in lobby
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