Altadena: Between Wilderness and City, by Michele Zack

Join us on Friday, March 28th at the recently reopened Altadena Main Library for a talk by local historian Michele Zack, author of Altadena: Between Wilderness and City. Michele will provide insights into this area’s specific sense of place and identity. This is the first in a series of lectures designed to inform and advance the process of Altadena’s recovery and rebuild after the devastating Eaton fire of January 7-8, 2025.

We believe that good design always begins with a good understanding of context. This series is for industry professionals looking to contribute to the Catalog, to provide background and education on the people and place that you are designing for. It’s also for the community, to provide opportunities to learn something new about your home. Really, it’s for all of us - so we can gather, and celebrate everything that makes this place so special.

There will also be opportunities to meet the team at the Foothill Catalog, ask any questions, and learn about how to get involved.