The house at 1050 E. Mariposa may be the most historically important house in Altadena because, except for the chimney and roof, it has never been remodeled or restored. Sometimes the best preservation is no preservation at all. “Thatch Cottage” designed… Read More »Altadena’s McClintock House
Don’t miss Altadena Historical Society’s newest exhibit at Websters Community Pharmacy, 2450 N. Lake Ave., Altadena. It includes an overview of the Mt. Lowe Railway told in vintage postcards. The Mt. Lowe Railroad was set amid the spectacular beauty of the… Read More »Mt. Lowe Post Card Exhibit at Websters Community Pharmacy
Altadenan Paul F. Johnson (1874-1946) “made a name [and his fortune] in the realm of temperature regulation, the Johnson system being one of the best known in the country, and the company has offices in nearly every large city in… Read More »Altadena’s Sagemont Estate, Home of Paul Johnson
Built in the early 1930s by unemployed Altadenans under the flag of the Works Progress Administration [WPA], the Davies Memorial Building was named in honor of Altadena booster William D. Davies. Photo taken during construction. The building was completed in… Read More »Farnsworth Park’s Davies Building
In the 800 block of Mariposa, next to the hardware store perhaps where Steve’s Bike is now, the Hygienic Home Bakery prepared fresh baked goods. It was a regular stop for children walking home from Altadena Elementary School. This photo,… Read More »Bakery in Altadena 1939