Altadena: Between Wilderness and City

a history of Altadena written by Michele Zack
and published by the Altadena Historical Society

"...Not only does Michele Zack tell the lively story of Altadena in an encompassing and vibrant way, she places that story in its most complete regional and national context... This is history as written by a writer of insight who knows that Altadena – as place, city, reality, and dream – encompasses the range and richness of American life."

- State Librarian Emeritus Kevin Starr         

Altadena: Between Wilderness and City is a 240-page award-winning
book with 251 historical photographs and illustrations, many of which are
being reproduced for the first time.

Order Online

Books may be purchased online securely via PayPal.

Altadena: Between Wilderness and City:
$34.00 (plus $4.00 sh)

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In Person

Books may also be purchased at the Society's office at the Altadena Community Center, 730 East Altadena Drive, just west of the Sheriff's Station.

Society hours are Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon.   For information on alternate pick-up times, please call Jane Brackman at (626)794-0700.   We regret that we are unable to accept cash or credit cards; please pay by check or money-order only.

Order by Mail

If you would like purchase a book by mail, please fill in the information below. When you are finished, click the button at the bottom of the form and you will be given a page to print, which you can send with check or money-order to:

Altadena Historical Society
730 East Altadena Drive
Altadena, CA 91001-2351

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