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 periodically designating sites and whole neighborhoods as Altadena Heritage Areas through our AHA! Program, annually celebrating gardens that give to the beauty of our streets in the Golden Poppy Awards and Garden Party, and holding other special programs that give members access to special places in our community.
Between Wilderness and City, Michele Zack
Altadena Between Wilderness and City On Friday, March 28th at the recently reopened Altadena Main Library, local historian and author of Altadena: Between Wilderness and City, Michele Zack, kicked off the lecture series, Altadena Revealed. Michele, in her wonderful...
Altadena Urban Planning
April 27 ’25 – Presentations about the urgency and planning potential in rebuilding our community.
Photo Exhibition
Join Altadena Heritage at the Altadena Library on April 15th from 5-6pm
Altadena Phone Photo Contest 2024
Postponed due to Eaton fire.
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 original Italianate Victorian built by Altadena founder Captain Fred Woodbury. Our...
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…