The archives collection of the Altadena Historical Society is housed in an 800 sq. ft. area of the Altadena Community Center and includes a vast array of unique historical material: photographs, maps, oral histories, newspapers, books, letters and artifacts.  We have an extensive collection on Altadena residents and topics pertaining to our community's history.  Examples include Mt. Lowe Railway related material (photos, blueprints, artifacts); Kellogg Family letters (1889-1908); Altadena newspapers (1929-1989) on microfiche/microfilm; and material about Altadena's historical residences.

The AHS collection is utilized by scholars, educators, students, writers and members of the historical society.  Visitors are welcome and encouraged to learn more about Altadena's past.  Training is available for members interested in volunteering at the Archives.

Archive Hours: Monday and Tuesday 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, or by appointment.

You can learn more about our collections by clicking on the links at right.

Unable to visit our Archives? AHS volunteers can research free of charge for you. Please email your questions to altadenahistorical.society@yahoo.com, being as specific as possible. Include your mailing address and phone number also. Research requests are answered in the order received. Keep in mind this is an all volunteer service and there can be a delay of several weeks before a request is completed. Donations are willingly accepted for research work.



730 E. Altadena Drive Altadena, CA 91001-2351
(626) 797-8016       altadenahistorical.society@yahoo.com