Oct. 23: Noted biographer to discuss the life of Will Thrall, hiker, writer, conservationist, explorer

Sometimes called “Southern California’s John Muir,” Will Thrall dedicated his life to the preservation of the San Gabriel Mountains.

Thrall’s acclaimed biographer, Ronald C. Woolsey, will present a program on his life story at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23 at the Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Drive, sponsored by the Altadena Historical Society.

Altadena's Eldorado Inn Destroyed in 1969 Flood

We've updated this post because we now have a photograph of the Eldorado Inn before it washed away in the 1969  flood.  The photo, courtesy of Mark Molander, was taken in December, 1957, the day of his parent's marriage. 

Don't mistake the little run-off channel in the bottom of the photo for Eaton Canyon wash. That's just drainage for the parking lots. You can see the Eaton Canyon arroyo behind the restaurant sign.

July 24: Learn about the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team at a free program

Dramatic rescues of  lost and injured hikers in the San Gabriel Mountains by Altadena’s renowned Mountain Rescue Team will be featured in a 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 24 program sponsored by the Altadena Historical Society.

Pacific Electric - A Brief History

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 wrote about Pacific Electric.

May 13: Have a (cannon)ball at our rummage sale

The Altadena Historical Society (AHS) will sell a wide variety of de-accessioned items from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13, in the courtyard outside the Full Circle Thrift Store.

April 24: Learn about Altadena’s connection to the family of abolitionist John Brown

Writer and artist Hope Demetriades will discuss American abolitionists and Altadena’s connection to two sons of John Brown. The famous abolitionist lead the raid on an arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia n 1859 in hopes of starting a revolution to end slavery.

She will also display her original works of art that memorialize and canonize abolitionists.

The program is free and open to the public.

Monday, April 24, 2017
7:30 pm

Altadena Community Center
730 E. Altadena Drive
Altadena CA 91001