Altadena, California

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Altadena was originally part of the San Gabriel Mission lands; later part of Don Garfias' Rancho San Pascual (Holy Easter Ranch) on which Californianos camped out during the last battle of the "Californian-American War" By this time, Mexico city had all but abandoned Alta California and the Californianos of the LA region and they were fighting because of abusive behavior against the citizenry by the "American Annexation Officials left in charge".

Later on a group of small investors wanted to develop and subdivide the area now known as Altadena, as an upscale rival to Pasadena. These speculators eventually went bust; which gives Altadena it's charming eclectic mix of mansions with tiny to large lots, and some that are surrounded by little bungalows. There are subdivisions behind subdivisions, some hill side homes, and even
equestrian zoned regions. Which does create quite a mixed environment for the cities residents to choose from.

Altadena is noted for its Christmas Tree Lane, an avenue flanked by 150 tall deodars (cedars native
to the Himalaya), which in December are most colorfully decorated. The foothills and mountains bordering on the north boast mountain lion, bear, deer, big horn sheep and other wildlife. The naturalist, John Muir, reportedly was quit impressed with our mountains. There are even ruins from
a mountain railway, and resorts from the late 1800's now accessible by hiking and horse
trails. Altadena does have Christmas Tree Lane, that and much much more.

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