Altadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Christmas Tree Lane

Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017

1. Christmas Tree Lane Marker

Inscription. The 135 Deodar Cedar trees were planted in 1885 by the Woodbury Family, the founders of Altadena. First organized by F.C. Nash in 1920, the "Mile of Christmas Trees" has been strung with 10,000 lights each holiday season through the efforts of volunteers and the Christmas Tree Lane Association. It is the oldest large-scale Christmas lighting spectacle in Southern California.

Erected 1990 by State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Altadena Heritage. (Marker Number 990.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Horticulture & Forestry • Notable Places • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 34° 11.042′ N, 118° 8.324′ W. Marker is in Altadena, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is at the intersection of Santa Rosa Avenue and Alameda Street, on the right when traveling north on Santa Rosa Avenue. The trees are located on Santa Rosa Avenue, both sides of street, from Woodbury Avenue to Altadena Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 573 East Alameda Street, Altadena CA 91001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the

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crow flies. Andrew McNally House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Zane Grey Estate (approx. half a mile away); Pasadena Motorcycle Club Quonset Hut (approx. one mile away); Washington Park (approx. 1.1 miles away); MacPherson Parkway (approx. 1.2 miles away); Farnsworth Park (approx. 1.2 miles away); Holmes House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Jackie and Mack Robinson (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Altadena.

Also see . . . Floyd Chapman Nash (1886 - 1958) - Find A Grave Memorial. Organizer of the "Mile of Christmas Trees". (Submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California.)

Photographed By Michael Kindig, February 16, 2002

2. Christmas Tree Lane Marker

Christmas Tree Lane image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, February 16, 2002

3. Christmas Tree Lane

Christmas Tree Lane and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, December 24, 2019

4. Christmas Tree Lane and Marker

Photographed By Craig Baker, December 24, 2019

5. Christmas Tree Lane

courtesy Los Angeles Times, circa 1938

6. Christmas Tree Lane

National Register of Historic Places image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, December 24, 2019

7. National Register of Historic Places

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 2,235 times since then and 66 times this year. Last updated on December 25, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on January 29, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 4, 5. submitted on December 25, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on January 4, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 7. submitted on December 25, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.