A message from the president
Dear Friends and Members of the Altadena Historical Society,
As we grapple with the devastating fires that have swept through Altadena, we at the Altadena Historical Society want to express our heartfelt empathy and support for all those affected, including our own volunteers and board members. We have volunteers and board members who have lost their homes. The fires have left a profound impact on our community, but we remain hopeful and resilient.
We are grateful that our building has withstood the flames, and we are diligently working to ensure a safe reopening as soon as possible. In these challenging times, we draw strength from the spirit of unity that binds us together as a community.
To our dedicated members, we kindly ask for your continued support as we navigate the road to recovery. Your contributions will play an essential role in helping us restore our beloved historical society and continue our mission of preserving Altadena’s rich history.
Please stay tuned for updates on our reopening and ways you can help us in our recovery efforts. Together, we will emerge stronger and more committed than ever to celebrating our 90th anniversary and safeguarding the heritage of Altadena.
With gratitude and resilience,
Veronica Jones, President
Altadena Historical Society
January 10, 2025
How your donations will help
Funds generously donated to the Altadena Historical Society will be crucial in restoring our organization and assisting community members and volunteers affected by the devastating Eaton Fire. The donations will enable us to decontaminate our archives and seek additional grants to continue our vital work of preserving the history of Altadena.
With a renewed focus on archiving, we aim to reach out to those with remaining items or buildings of historical value, ensuring their stories are not lost. We will also seek photographs that capture the beauty of our community and preserve these memories by archiving and digitizing them for future generations. Now more than ever, your support is essential in helping us protect and promote Altadena’s rich history as we rebuild and recover from this tragedy. Thank you for your support.
Serving Altadena since 1935
The Altadena Historical Society (AHS) was founded in 1935. As a 501(c)3 organization, we gather, preserve, and share print and digital information about the people, places, and events that have shaped the Altadena community.
Events
Visit our Programs page for upcoming events. Subscribe to our email list to stay in the loop.
Research requests
Wondering about the history of your house? Or a notable person from Altadena’s past? Just ask us.
In the Archives
We have thousands of printed items related to the history of Altadena. Visit this page for details.
A slice of history
See “Fourteen Decades of Altadena History 1883-2017” at the Altadena Community Center.
Travel to the past
The Disneyland of its day, the Mount Lowe Railway drew visitors from around the world.
Honoring a hero
We celebrated the life of activist Ellen Garrison Clark—and purchased a headstone for her grave.
