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Altadena’s Historic Highlands neighborhood is LA County’s first historic district
Altadena’s unincorporated Historic Highlands is now L.A. County’s first historic district.
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As of today, Altadena’s Historic Highlands neighborhood is L.A. County’s first historic district.
Background: Last year, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved the designation following a years-long effort to preserve the area. The Historic Highlands neighborhood is known for its Craftsman, Spanish Colonial Revival, Tudor and other period architectural styles that set Altadena apart.
What does it mean? The historic designation means that the unique architecture of nearly 80 homes will be preserved. The neighborhood is bordered by North Lane, Washington Boulevard, North Lake Avenue and New York Drive.
Altadena’s unincorporated Historic Highlands neighborhood is one step closer to becoming L.A. County’s first historic district.
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Historic Highlands Neighborhood Association
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Why it matters: L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said the designation was important prior to the Eaton Fire, but the disaster made the move even more critical. “It preserves the Historic Highlands' unique character and the architectural heritage for future generations,” Barger told LAist. “Knowing that the fire destroyed thousands of structures, preserving neighborhoods like this maintains that sense of place that makes Altadena special.”
Dig deeper … Altadena’s Historic Highlands was spared by the fires. It’s now trying to be LA County’s first historic district
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