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.

Spring Garden Celebration & Golden Poppy Awards 2016

by HerAlt56 | May 12, 2016 | Past Events | 0 Comments

A celebration of festive food, luscious libations, mellow music, captivating conviviality … and, of course, AH’s 2016 Golden Poppy Awards, which honor Altadena residents whose water-wise street-oriented gardens enhance our neighborhoods.
Docent-led tours of the new Waldorf School campus next door, featuring its preschool and biodynamic gardens were conducted.

CSD’s Update Presentation to RPC

by HerAlt56 | Jul 27, 2016 | Past Events | 0 Comments

RPC Hearing: Altadena Community Standards District Update
320 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 – Room 150
Remote Testimony Location: Eaton Canyon Nature Center
1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107
IMPORTANT: Portions of the Altadena CSD have been updated based on community feedback.

CSD Revisions: Fact vs. Fiction

by HerAlt56 | Oct 19, 2016 | Community Standards and Zoning | 0 Comments

The L.A. County Department of Regional Planning.

The ‘White Paper’ Coalition

by HerAlt56 | Jul 27, 2016 | Community Standards and Zoning | 0 Comments

This document reflects feedback from the White Paper Coalition. 2016

CSD Draft Presentations

by HerAlt56 | Apr 6, 2015 | Community Standards and Zoning | 0 Comments

In unincorporated Los Angeles County, a “Community Standards District” (CSD) is an addendum to the zoning code.

Charles Company Construction on Lake & Calaveras

by HerAlt56 | May 31, 2016 | Past Events | 0 Comments

On May 26, 2016 Altadena Heritage received notice that the County had issued a “Revocation of Approval for Site Plan” for the Charles Company construction on Lake Avenue and Calaveras Street. This means that construction on the site must stop until the developer answers the County’s questions

Parks Report

by HerAlt56 | Mar 11, 2016 | Past Events, Preserve What We Love | 0 Comments

About 65 people gathered January 21 at the Community Center for a spirited public discussion about Altadena’s park needs.

Zero-Waste

by HerAlt56 | Mar 29, 2016 | Past Events | 0 Comments

Zero-Waste Altadena Heritage’s April “Third Thursday” presentation April 21, 2016 - The evening before Earth Day. Altadena Heritage invites you to join us at the Altadena Community Center (730 E. Altadena Dr.) from 7 to 9 pm on Thursday, April 21 –the eve of...