The Prose of Preservation

Alhambra Preservation Group has a busy year ahead – filled with fun and educational events, and we’d love for you to join us. Pencil these events into your calendar now and stay tuned for more details as the year progresses.

Free Gamble House Tour on May 15

Join APG on a tour of Pasadena’s Gamble House (4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena) as part of the Museums of the Arroyo free day on Sunday, May 15, 2016. We’ll meet at 11 a.m. at the Gamble House. Look for an APG member holding an Alhambra Preservation Group sign. Tours will begin at 12 noon.

got architecture? on June 29, 2016

Join APG at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the Alhambra Civic Center Library (101 S. 1st Street) for an event entitled got architecture?, a virtual tour of Alhambra’s diverse architecture found in our city’s homes, businesses, churches and schools. The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend. Ample parking is available beneath the library and light refreshments will be served.

Diner on Main Fundraiser this Summer

This summer APG will coordinate a fundraising dinner at Alhambra’s historic Diner on Main. Come and enjoy a meal, raise money for Alhambra Preservation Group and learn more about the Diner on Main’s Googie architecture.

Meet and Greet and Treats in September

This November Alhambra will elect two new council members. Alhambra Preservation Group will offer its members and supporters the opportunity to meet Council candidates over a scoop of ice cream in September. We’ll also vote to see what ice cream flavor is Alhambra’s favorite!

Alhambra’s New General Plan this Fall

Alhambra is in the process of drafting a new General Plan. The City of Alhambra has announced that the new General Plan will be released in the fall of 2016. After its release, residents will have 45 days to comment on the draft plan. We’ll be sure to let you know when that comment period is happening!

2016 Heritage Awards in November

APG’s 2016 Heritage Awards will take place in November this year. This annual event celebrates and honors Alhambrans who have worked to restore and rehabilitate their homes. If you know of any homeowners whose efforts may qualify for this award, please feel free to send their information to us at info@alhambrapreservation.org.