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.
Owen Brown Event at Mountain View Mausoleum
Owen Brown Event at Mountain View MausoleumWe held our April Third Thursday event in the beautiful upstairs courtyard terrace at the Mountain View Mausoleum. Three panelists told the incredible story behind the restoration of Owen Brown’s gravesite in Altadena’s...
Theo’s View… Notes from the wild side of the urban Interface
Theo’s View… Notes From the Wild Side of the Urban InterfaceBy Michele Zack “Almost like clockwork… I can count on it every 10 years,” Theo says, sounding philosophical. He’s referring to the wildfires that have forced him to evacuate his mountain home in Altadena...
Wildfire Insurance Heating Up
Wildfire Insurance Heating UpBy Val Zavala When my husband and I bought a home in Eagle Rock in 2004 we were unpleasantly surprised that our previous fire insurance company would not insure us, they said our home was in a high-risk wildfire area. So, we had to get our...
Owen Brown’s History & Gravesite
Watch this past event. MVM and Altadena Heritage’s Re-Dedication for Owen Brown.
Old Marengo Community Clean Up Day
Saturday May 7th @9am
Old Marengo Community Clean Up Day
Saturday March 12 Time: 9am
Hike – Owen Brown Gravesite Trailhead
We had a really great time on our hike to visit the Owen Brown gravesite.
Golden Poppy Award Celebration
Sunday May 22nd @3pm
Altadena Community Bike Ride
Sunday May 29th @8am
The TV News Evolution – Walter Cronkite to Fake News
Val Zavala retired after 30 years as an award-winning TV news reporter.