Altadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Christmas Tree Lane
Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017
1. Christmas Tree Lane Marker
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. It is at the intersection of Santa Rosa Avenue and Alameda Street, on the right when traveling north on Santa Rosa Avenue. The trees are on both sides of Santa Rosa Avenue from Woodbury Avenue to Altadena Drive. Touch for map. Marker is
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Andrew McNally House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Greetings from Altadena (approx. 0.4 miles away); WoodburyStory House (approx. half a mile away); Zane Grey Estate (approx. half a mile away); Altadenas Beginnings (approx. half a mile away); The Old Mill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Owen Brown, Abolitionist (approx. 0.6 miles away); Altadena Founders Tree (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Altadena.
Regarding Christmas Tree Lane. Organizer F.C. Nash was Frederick C. Nash, not Floyd C. Nash as reported incorrectly on various
Photographed by Michael Kindig, February 16, 2002
2. Christmas Tree Lane Marker
Photographed by Michael Kindig, February 16, 2002
3. Christmas Tree Lane
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 24, 2019
4. Christmas Tree Lane and Marker
from Wikipedia, December 26, 2006
5. Christmas Tree Lane
courtesy Los Angeles Times, circa 1938
6. Christmas Tree Lane
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 10, 2025
7. National Register of Historic Places
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 10, 2025
8. Dedication Plaque - 1928
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 25, 2025
9. Street Signs
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 4,858 times since then and 69 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. submitted on December 25, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on January 27, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on January 4, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 7, 8. submitted on March 23, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 9. submitted on May 30, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
