Altadena Historic Resources Survey and Historic Context Statement

Altadena Recovery

Altadena Historic Resources Survey & Historic Context Statement

Documenting the community's historic places

The L.A. Conservancy is developing a community-wide Historic Resources Survey to document historic places in Altadena, and a Historic Context Statement will help tell the stories about them. Together, this comprehensive project will help guide rebuilding and future planning efforts with a greater understanding of existing historic places.

In 2025, the Getty Foundation awarded $420,000 to the Los Angeles Conservancy to lead community-driven efforts designed to inform the Altadena community’s long-term rehabilitation and rebuilding following the devastating Eaton Fire in January 2025. Thanks to their generous support, the Conservancy launched the Altadena Historic Resources Survey and Historic Context Statement project, as well as a cultural asset mapping effort.

Project partners include Altadena Heritage, the Altadena Historical Society, Architectural Resources Group, Historic Resources Group, Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning, and community stakeholders, such Altadena Library District, Altadena Rising, local businesses, places of worship, culture bearers, artists, civic leaders, and residents.

Community Event

Launch of the Altadena Historic Context Statement and Historic Resources Survey

Join us on Saturday, February 28, 2026, for a public meeting to learn about the Altadena Historic Resources Survey and Historic Context Statement—a project dedicated to documenting and celebrating the full range of Altadena’s historic places, from beloved landmarks to yet-to-be-discovered gems.

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Community Input

Tell us about the people, places, and stories important to Altadena's history.

We would love to hear from you about the people, places, and stories that are important to Altadena’s history. We are particularly interested in the lesser-known places that might have shaped the community. These places may be important for a broad range of reasons, including architecture or landscape design; association with an important person; social, cultural and/or ethnic heritage; residential development, commerce, or industry. The Historic Context Statement and Survey project will include properties and development trends dating from 1981 or earlier. All information received from the community will be considered by the project team and reviewed using professional standards for evaluation. You may make as many submissions as you like.

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Altadena Recovery Project Phases

PHASE 1

Historic Context Statement and Historic Resources Survey

A community-wide historic context statement and intensive-level historic resources survey, including a comprehensive list of heritage properties in Altadena that are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (National Register), California Register of Historical Resources (California Register), and/or for Los Angeles County Landmark designation.

PHASE 2

Altadena Cultural Asset Mapping

To identify, document and map Altadena’s cultural assets—including, but not limited to people, places, events, traditions, and cultural practices—to guide equitable recovery and future planning efforts. Through community-led research, participatory mapping, and storytelling, this project ensures that Altadena’s rebuilding process honors the cultural identity of local residents and stakeholders.

Thank you to our partners in this important work.