We dug around in our archives and came up with some photos of two Altadena landmarks showing what they looked like when they were built, and what they look like now. 2501 Maiden Ln., Altadena, CA 91001House Col. G. G.… Read More »Altadena Landmarks – Then and Now
Charles Cobb made his fortune in lumber, starting off as a humble lumberjack in his home state of Maine and later Washington. Prior to his retirement he served as president of International Lumber Company. In 1916, he and his wife… Read More »New Photos of Altadena’s Cobb Estate
The Avon Apartments building on the northwest corner of Woodbury and El Sereno was featured in the 1926 Chamber publication, Altadena the Beautiful, as the latest in apartment living. Even after nine decades of repair and well-meant improvements, the building still shows… Read More »Altadena’s 1926 Avon Apartments
By Kathy HoskinsIn 1902 Charles and Henry Greene‘s architectural firm prepared plans for alterations to the home of George G. Guyer in Altadena. This home was the former residence of Col. George G. Green, who made millions in unregulated patent… Read More »Greene and Greene 1902 Remodel of Historic Altadena Home
The house at 1050 E. Mariposa may be the most historically important house in Altadena because, except for the chimney and roof, it has never been remodeled or restored. Sometimes the best preservation is no preservation at all. “Thatch Cottage” designed… Read More »Altadena’s McClintock House