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New Year, New Plans

Posted in Alhambra Preservation Group, Uncategorized, tagged , , , on January 28, 2018| 1 Comment »

2018As we kick off a new year, Alhambra Preservation Group is excited about the activities, programs and initiatives planned for 2018!

City of Alhambra Historic Preservation Program – With the City of Alhambra beginning the process of developing a historic preservation program, APG will be focused primarily this year on working with the City of Alhambra to ensure that the city’s historic preservation program includes elements that preserve and protect Alhambra and works for our unique community. We’ll provide periodic updates and make sure everyone is aware of any upcoming City of Alhambra-hosted community meetings.

Huntington Langham Hotel Tour – For our winter field trip, we’ll be touring the Huntington Langham Hotel on Saturday, March 3. Join us for this free tour of one of the San Gabriel Valley’s most popular landmarks.

“Quiet on the set! Action!” – APG is working on a series of educational videos that we’ll debut in the spring. These short 1-minute videos will focus on educating residents about Alhambra’s historic neighborhoods, their unique cultural resources and the need to #PreserveAlhambra!

Neighborhood Steward Program – In the summer, we’ll kick off a new initiative we’re calling our Neighborhood Steward Program. We’ll pilot this initiative in several historic tracts in Alhambra with a few “Preservation Picnics.” It’ll be a way for us to create more community here in Alhambra, teach residents about their historic neighborhoods and the benefits of historic preservation.

City Council Candidates Forum – On November 6, Alhambrans will go to the polls to elect three new city council members. To make sure voters have the opportunity to meet the candidates and learn their positions on the major issues facing our city, APG will once again partner with the Pasadena League of Women Voters and host the 2018 City Council Candidates Forum.

This year is shaping up to be an exciting year for Alhambra Preservation Group! Become a member and join this vibrant group that is protecting neighborhoods, building community and preserving Alhambra!

Photo courtesy of marketingland.com.

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Tour is Full! Tour the Langham Huntington Hotel on March 3

Posted in APG Events, Uncategorized, tagged , , on January 28, 2018| Leave a Comment »

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DUE TO AN OVERWHELMING RESPONSE, THE TOUR IS FULL!

Update: Due to the overwhelming response, we are limiting the tour to the first 60 people who check in at the hotel lobby. Once we reach the 60 person cap, unfortunately we will have to turn people away and ask them to return another day. But remember! This tour is offered daily by the Langham Huntington Hotel and if you are turned away on March 3, you can take the same great tour at a later date. While we are thrilled that so many people are interested in touring this historic hotel, we underestimated the level of interest in an event of this kind and are needing to limit the number. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

It’s been a famed Pasadena landmark for more than 100 years in Pasadena, offering guests enchanting hospitality since 1914. To celebrate the hotel’s tenth anniversary as a Langham property, the public has the opportunity to take a historical property tour of the Langham Huntington Hotel.

Join Alhambra Preservation Group on a tour of this historic hotel on March 3, 2018. The tour is free and gives attendees an overview of the hotel’s history, its elegant ballrooms and lounges as well as its beautiful gardens and courtyard and pool area.

Saturday, March 3, 2018

2:00 p.m.

The Langham Huntington Hotel

1401 South Oak Knoll Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91106

Valet parking is available for $6 with validation from one of the hotel’s restaurants. There is no street or self-parking available. Carpooling is encouraged. Please meet in the hotel’s main lobby.

Please contact info@alhambrapreservation.org if you have any concerns or questions. Do not contact the hotel directly. Thank you!

Photos courtesy of Wikipedia and the Langham Huntington Hotel.

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Alhambra Takes First Step Towards Historic Preservation

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Marcello.LA.ConservancyClose to 100 people were in attendance at the City of Alhambra’s kick-off community meeting on December 12, 2017 regarding the development of a historic preservation program. Dozens of members of the Alhambra Preservation Group, as well as a representative with the Los Angeles Conservancy, were in attendance to provide input and feedback to the City of Alhambra regarding which elements need to be included in the City’s historic preservation program.

“We are pleased that the City of Alhambra is finally recognizing the value of preserving and protecting its cultural, historical and architectural resources,” stated Joyce Amaro, President of the Alhambra Preservation Group. “APG is excited to be an active partner in developing a preservation program that fits our unique community,” continued Amaro.

During this kick-off meeting, City of Alhambra Director of Development Services, Marc Castagnola provided a presentation on the development of a historic preservation program and the input being solicited by the City of Alhambra. After the presentation,  attendees were separated into four different working groups to provide input into what elements need to be included and what issues needed to be addressed in the development of a historic preservation program for Alhambra.

“After so many years of talking with Alhambrans about the benefits of historic preservation, it was gratifying to me to witness the very positive response of our citizens to this issue in the General Planning process,” said Christine Olson, Alhambra Preservation Group’s immediate past President. “I was pleased that the City responded with the December public meeting and I look forward to more substantive meetings in the near future,” continued Olson.

The City of Alhambra welcomes additional input regarding this program. Alhambra Preservation Group is in the process of drafting a position letter on the development of Alhambra’s historic preservation program. If you were not able to attend the December 12 meeting, but would like to provide input, please visit the City’s historic preservation program web page.

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