Altadena Anthology
Altadena was opened as a subdivision in late 1887 by John and Fred Woodbury from Marshalltown, Iowa. The Woodburys envisioned a millionaires’ rural suburb north of busy Pasadena, hoping to add to the wealthy class already gathering here, including Col. Charles Greene and Andrew McNally. Their timing was off, the real estate bubble burst in 1888, and the region was thrown into an economic panic that grew worse as it merged into a great national depression lasting through much of the 1890s. A bright spot in this period was the development of Thaddeus Lowe’s elegant mountain railway, which created a connection from Los Angeles though Pasadena and up to Altadena and beyond, to the many hotels and camps in the mountains. There, temperance was not an issue.
Annual Holiday Gathering

Annual Holiday Gathering

Altadena Heritage’s Holiday Celebration The annual gathering of all Altadena Heritage members took place this year on December 14th. We had a wonderful turnout and learned about the oldest still standing frame home built in 1882. Our holiday celebration was only open...

AH Annual Tree Give Away

AH Annual Tree Give Away

Annual Tree Giveaway!The tree species on offer, as well as the order form, are available by clicking the button. Apply by October 15. The pick up date is November 16, a perfect time for planting.

AH Chair

AH Chair

Mark — along with essential help from his wife, Michele – has brought these newsletters to print almost 20 years…

Kay Nielsen

Kay Nielsen

In 1936, Danish illustrator and theatrical designer Kay Nielsen moved to a home on Marigold Street in Altadena with his wife, Ulla.

Phone Photo Contest

Phone Photo Contest

Altadena's Phone Photo Contest 2024 Submit before September 5thAs part of our upcoming "Art-Full Homes Tour," Altadena Heritage invites all members and the community at large to participate in our phone photo contest. Anyone may share their three favorite phone or...

Annual Tree Giveaway!

Annual Tree Giveaway!

Annual Tree Giveaway!The tree species on offer, as well as the order form, are available by clicking the button. Apply by October 15. The pick up date is November 16, a perfect time for planting.