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
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.
A Few Altadena Artists
by Mark Goldschmidt – Not so long ago Altadena, a leafy backwater up against the mountains with cheap and charming housing…
AH Chair
Mark — along with essential help from his wife, Michele – has brought these newsletters to print almost 20 years…
Kay Nielsen
In 1936, Danish illustrator and theatrical designer Kay Nielsen moved to a home on Marigold Street in Altadena with his wife, Ulla.
Charles White: An Illustrious Legacy
Charles White, one of America’s most important artists, first lived Altadena in 1959 on Kent Street…
Altadena’s Gallerist
When we returned to Altadena in 1998, my 9-year old daughter and I walked up to McGinty’s vintage clothing shop…
Mabel Duncan — an Appreciation
Mabel Duncan, AH Board Member from 2009-14, died last month at her home on Los Flores Drive. She will be missed…
The Legend of Jirayr Zorthian
There’s an argument to think twice before venturing off to new and distant places. Instead, why not burrow into your own backyard?
Art-Full Homes Tour
Discover the Artful and Art Filled Homes of Altadena!
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!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.