Postcard – Altadena Drive north of New York Today the road is paved but the mountains remain the same. The red arrow points to the Mt. Wilson toll road in Eaton Canyon. The two vehicles in the far background… Read More »Altadena Postcard shows Eaton Canyon in 1915
Thurston City Directories By Kathy Hoskins Have you ever wondered who lived in your house before you? At archives we have an easy way of finding out. We can also tell you what the homeowner did for a… Read More »Thurston City Directories
Mt. Lowe souvenir spoon showing the incline On top of Echo Mountain, visitors who disembarked from the incline cars were welcomed by astounding views and Professor Lowe’s most elegant hotel, Echo Mountain House. Professor Lowe spent $8000 to furnish themountain top… Read More »Echo Mountain House Souvenir Spoons
This 46 star American flag is part of Altadena Historical Society’s Mount Lowe Railway legacy. Forty-six star American flag in AHS collectionflew over Ye Old Alpine Tavern sometime between1907 and 1912. The scenic mountain railroad attraction imagined by Thaddeus S. C.… Read More »American Flags Reveal Mount Lowe Railway Timeline
AHS received a package of these stickers recently. The donor told us they were printed in the 1970s and were used as Christmas envelope seals. We suspect the tree represents Altadena’s historical landmark, Christmas Tree Lane. 1 inch x 1.5… Read More »Altadena Envelope Seal circa 1970