PHOTOGRAPHER
For over a decade, Tavo served as subcontractor to the City of Pasadena. Assignments included work for The Mayor’s Office, City Manager, City Council, Public Information Office (City Newsletter), and Public Works and Water and Power Department projects.
Undoubtedly, the most noteworthy and intensive project was the Restoration of the Colorado Street Bridge. See the project description below
for more information.
The mystique of the Colorado Street Bridge is undeniable. For over a century the grand landmark has stood as a beacon to all who come to Pasadena. The effort to restore the structure has become a symbol of achievement in preservation,
engineering and civic pride.
Pasadena photographer Tavo Olmos was contracted by the City to document the two year project. In 2013, on the occasion of the bridge centennial, Tavo published a book that features select views of the project, and embellished with the personal reflections of the principals responsible for bringing the project to life.
Former Mayor Bill Bogaard welcomes the reader with an inspiring message. Pasadena Heritage founder and former Director, Claire Bogaard, shares her thoughts in the Forward. Local author and historian Ann Scheid sets the stage in the Introduction. And, former Directors of Public Works, Art Krieger and Cynthia Kurtz write about their experiences in
guiding this extraordinary project.
Ultimately, this book is an homage to the people who built and preserved a beloved local landmark; the architects, engineers, civic leaders and community organizers who worked tirelessly to make it possible; and in doing so, bringing about an awareness and appreciation of a unique spirit in an uncommon place — Pasadena