Altadena Historical Society

Altadena Historical Society We gather, preserve, and share the history of the people, places, and events that shaped the Altadena community.

The Altadena Historical Society (AHS) was founded in 1935. We gather, preserve, and share print and digital information about the people, places, and events that have shaped the Altadena community. Your AHS membership dues and donations allow AHS to continue—and expand—our work in the form of quarterly lectures, collection archives, exhibits, research, publishing, community outreach and more. AHS

is one of the oldest volunteer groups in the community. Explore our website to learn about all we offer—then visit us at the Altadena Community Center.

We know there are several wonderful community events this coming Saturday 5/30, -- but we hope you can stop by the Bob L...
05/27/2026

We know there are several wonderful community events this coming Saturday 5/30, -- but we hope you can stop by the Bob Lucas Library from 10am- 12pm, and see the fantastic final projects of the UCLA architecture students.

We hope to see you all at our annual Juneteenth celebration.
05/08/2026

We hope to see you all at our annual Juneteenth celebration.

04/02/2026
Mrs. Waite and her daughter Hazel picking poppies at the mouth of Las Flores Cyn., Altadena, CA, ca. 1895; note Echo Mt....
03/07/2026

Mrs. Waite and her daughter Hazel picking poppies at the mouth of Las Flores Cyn., Altadena, CA, ca. 1895; note Echo Mt. to right.

Come join us this Monday 2/16 evening 7pm at Vroman's Bookstore with Michele Zach.
02/14/2026

Come join us this Monday 2/16 evening 7pm at Vroman's Bookstore with Michele Zach.

Vroman’s & the Altadena Historical Society Present: Michele Zack, in conversation with Michelle Huneven, discussing & signing Altadena: Between Wilderness & City Special Commemorative Edition When Michele Zack’s lavishly illustrated Altadena Between Wilderness and City appeared in 2004, State ...

01/27/2026

A talk offering a brief history of wildfires in Altadena, an account of the fire of 1/07-08/2025, and a look at what was lost and what remains

12/27/2025

If you were not able to pick up a copy of your pre-ordered books during our holidays hours, we will be open tomorrow- Saturday, December 27 10am-1pm and Sunday, January 4th 10am-12pm.

Altadena Historical Society presents, Stewards of the Land. This event will be held at the Altadena Community Center on ...
08/30/2025

Altadena Historical Society presents, Stewards of the Land. This event will be held at the Altadena Community Center on Monday, September 29th. We hope to see you there!

An article from today's Financial Times, published in London.
07/28/2025

An article from today's Financial Times, published in London.

When a place that shaped you is mostly destroyed, how do you remember it and move forward? A journalist reflects on the neighbourhood she knew and loved

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730 E. Altadena Drive
Altadena, CA
91001

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(626) 797-8016

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