Altadena Heritage addresses its mission to raise awareness of our foothill community’s rich architectural, environmental, and cultural heritage by recognizing places that make Altadena unique. This work includes:
- Designating sites and whole neighborhoods as Altadena Heritage Areas through our AHA! Program,
- Awarding the annual Golden Poppy Awards that celebrate gardens in Altadena that give to the beauty of our streets
- Holding other special programs that give members access to special places in our community
Golden Poppy Awards
Special Programs
The AHA! Program
From time to time someone nominates, and our board designates, an Altadena Heritage Area or AHA! An AHA can be a street, a neighborhood or a place that stands out for one reason or another and has fostered its own community.
It all started because Los Angeles is the only major county in California without a historic preservation ordinance, and we are always looking for a way to recognize and raise awareness of the wealth of interesting historic homes and neighborhoods in our town.
Golden Poppy Awards
Golden Poppy Awards Celebration
Golden Poppy Awards Celebrating Community The Golden Poppy Awards began in 2004. Board member Paula Walker initiated the idea, a set of beautiful heavy bronze plaques were made and judging districts and criteria were developed. The Golden Poppy Awards recognize gardens that “give to the street” and beautify their neighborhoods, enhancing the community for everyone. Altadena Heritage presents these awards each spring at a garden party held at one of the many special places in this diverse and unusual community. Criteria The Gold Poppy Awards are presented to gardens that “give to the street”. They are gardens that enhance the beauty of Altadena’s neighborhoods and contribute to the...
Special Programs
Odes to Altadena
Odes to AltadenaAltadena Heritage asked a number of local authors and poets to tell us what Altadena means to them. The results are wonderfully varied and diverse views of our local community - from a refuge to return to after a tough day in LA, a place to watch the seasons change, a place...
