Altadena, since 1887

Altadena (AL-tə-DEE-nə) is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in the San Gabriel Valley and the Verdugos regions of Los Angeles County, California. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

Photo: Bruce Perry

139 years of Altadena

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

1887established

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