Nov 3, 2012 · Altadena was opened as a subdivision in late 1887 by John and Fred Woodbury from Marshalltown, Iowa. The Woodburys envisioned a millionaires’ rural suburb north of busy …

In the mid-1860s, Benjamin S. Eaton first developed water sources from the Arroyo Seco and Eaton Canyon to irrigate his vineyard near the edge of Eaton Canyon. This made possible the …

Altadena is the northernmost portion of Rancho San Pascual as established by the Mexican Government in 1826 after they had claimed independence from Spain. California was annexed …

Jan 16, 2025 · Altadena, California, has one of California’s oldest and most affluent middle-class Black neighborhoods. That neighborhood was affected by the 2025 Eaton Canyon fire, which …

For a variety of Pasadena-linked causes including urban renewal, turnover of housing stock, and freeway construction — combined with larger events such as the Civil Rights Movement, …

Altadena, founded in 1887 as an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, is sometimes overlooked in the shadow of its surrounding neighborhoods but, like most communities, …

Jan 13, 2025 · Altadena’s origins date back to 1887 when John and Fred Woodbury, brothers from Marshalltown, Iowa, sought to create a suburban haven for the wealthy class just north of …

The Altadena Historical Society began collecting oral histories back in the days of audio tapes to record the personal recollections of longtime Altadenans for future generations. Our collection …

One of the oldest volunteer groups in the community, Altadena Historical Society (AHS) was founded in 1935. As a 501(c)3 organization, we gather, preserve, and share print and digital …

The Altadena Historical Society’s cartography collection includes more than 50 maps that chart Altadena’s history, progress, and dreams for the future. In addition, we have maps covering …