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This year we were pleased to have Aveson Middle School student Asher Nee intern at archives. Asher helped us with filing, copying, scanning and other AHS tasks, while learning more about Altadena’s history. What follows is a brief history he… Read More »Pacific Electric – A Brief History
They may say “Old news is no news,” but here at archives we believe old news is priceless. Altadena Historical Society has successfully archived Tim Rutt’s award winning altadenablog, Altadena’s local news source that ran September 2007 through January 2014. Additionally, we’re… Read More »Tim Rutt’s altadenablog now accessible through AHS home page
If your wondering what to get your favorite former Altadenan – someone who has moved away from our lovely community – consider purchasing Altadena: Between Wilderness and City by Michele Zack. You can purchase the book online, or send a check… Read More »Good Gift: Altadena History Book by Michele Zack
It’s taken 39 years, but finally, Altadena’s bicentennial quilt is permanently displayed at archives. Thanks in part to a huge discount from Aarnun Gallery and Framing in Pasadena, we ordered a professional UV protected plexibox for the quilt. Last week… Read More »Altadena Bicentennial Quilt on Permanent Display
The AHS cartography collection includes more than 50 maps that chart Altadena’s history, progress and dreams for the future. Map from about 1940 shows where New York Ave. cut across Eaton Canyon.(Current road route is indicated by red line.) Many are… Read More »AHS Map Collection