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.
Altadena Chamber names Mark Goldschmidt Citizen of the Year
The Altadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association has named a long-time planning and preservation activist as Altadena’s 2013 Citizen of the Year.
Where Your Water Comes From
You buy your water from a Mutual Water Company. It is a non-profit corporation, not a government.
AHA? Uh-huh! AH Designates Altadena Heritage Area
AHA? Uh-huh! AH Designates a New Altadena Heritage Area The end of Ridgeview Drive was coned off, and live music was provided along with refreshments. More than a hundred people gathered, and board member and equestrian Karin Bugge officiated. She had come up with the...
Grant Lets Water Flow at Old Marengo Park!
The City of Pasadena helped out in the park’s building phase by installing a water hook-up to help establish native trees and plants there.
Altadena’s Water Future: Devil’s in the Details
Altadena Heritage held a special public forum to demystify issues and answer questions swirling around present and future water supply…
2011 Golden Poppy winners
Congratulations to the 2011 Golden Poppy winners: Walter Hubert and Mark Saltzman David Mispagel Doug LaLonde Daniel & Jelayne Haight Dimitri Bovaird and Margaret Edmondson
Old Marengo Park Clean-Up and Beautification
In late March, Altadena Heritage Board members Mark Goldschmidt, David Mosher, Nancy Romero, Michele Zack and John Zoraster removed weeds and an outbreak of prickly Russian thistles, and spread mulch to control weeds and retain moisture.
Golden Poppy Awards and Party 2013
In June 2013, Mary Lea & Bill Carroll generously agreed to host our annual Golden Poppy Garden Party event at their beautiful home, built by the engineer for the Mt. Lowe Railway, David Macpherson circa 1907. Mary Lea was born and raised in Altadena, but in truth...
In Memoriam
In Memoriam James Edward DeLong, AIA, Taliesin Fellow, architect of more than 100 beautiful homes in the Los Angeles area, passed away April 10 at 92. Jim DeLong was a long-time supporter of Altadena Heritage and was instrumental in organizing its 2003 Modern Home...
Huntington Ranch Member Tour
At the beginning of March, Altadena Heritage enjoyed a private tour of the Huntington Ranch, guided by manager Scott Kleinrock and arranged by Garden Chair Vivien Fortunaso. The Ranch is a new demonstration project sited on the grounds of the Huntington Libary and...