Altadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Greetings from Altadena
Greetings Tour
| | 2022 | |
Victor Ving @greetingstour
Spray paint & enamel
Production Team: Lisa Beggs, Renι Amy, Alec Pelsone, Leanna Viers, Ray Abary & Swank SH
The Greetings Tour is a nationwide mural project by muralist Victor Ving & photographer Lisa Beggs. The couple have been collaborating with communities to create their iconic modern day postcard landmarks across the country since 2014. This is their first official postcard mural in their new hometown after settling here in 2020. The mural is dedicated to the community of Altadena and their son Felix.
Letter Guide [illustrations featured in each letter on the mural]:
A - Lake Ave. & San Gabriel Mountains
L - Eliot Arts Magnet Academy
T - Christmas Tree Lane
A - Christmas Tree Lane (continued)
D - Charles White
E - Octavia Butler & The Star of Palawoo
N - Hiker on Sam Merrill Trail
A - Mount Lowe Railway on Circular Bridge
Erected 2022 by The Greetings Tour.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 2014.
Location. 34° 11.117′ N, 118° 7.872′ W.
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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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: WoodburyStory House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Altadena Founders Tree (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Old Mill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Owen Brown, Abolitionist (approx. 0.3 miles away); Altadenas Beginnings (approx. 0.3 miles away); Transit to Nature (approx. 0.3 miles away); Andrew McNally House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Christmas Tree Lane (approx. 0.4 miles away); Zane Grey Estate (approx.
Regarding Greetings from Altadena. The Eaton Fire was a highly-destructive wildfire in Los Angeles County. The fire began on the evening of January 7, 2025, in Eaton Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains, and was driven by powerful Santa Ana winds into foothill communities, particularly Altadena. The fire killed at least 17 people and destroyed more than 9,000 buildings, becoming the fifth deadliest and the second most destructive wildfire in the history of California.
The Eaton Fire was one of multiple large wildfires in Southern California in January 2025, and burned simultaneously with the deadly and destructive Palisades Fire in the Santa Monica Mountains.
-from Wikipedia
The Altadena mural was a place where residents would go for disaster assistance, and for memorial events.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - the Circular Bridge.
Also see . . . GreetingsTour.com. This website is featured as a QR code on the marker. Excerpt:
Greetings from(Submitted on February 3, 2025.)Altadena, California! We have finally created an official postcard mural in our neighborhood of Altadena. The local community was heavily involved in this piece of public art that weve worked hard on making a reality since 2020. You can check out the completed mural located at 2270 North Lake Ave on the side of Grocery Outlet Altadena.
This particular project took close to 2 years to come to fruition. The process involved connecting with many local residents and business owners after we moved to the area in 2020.
Additional keywords. Eaton Fire, Southern California Wildfires
Photographed by Craig Baker (CC0), February 2, 2025
4. Greetings from Altadena Mural
After the destructive 2025 Eaton Fire.
Photographed by Craig Baker (CC0), February 2, 2025
5. Greetings from Altadena Mural
An artist makes repairs after the disastrous 2025 Eaton Fire. The firefighter helmet is a recent addition honoring our heroes. Rubio is a nearby canyon once accessed via the Pacific Electric Railway trolley on Lake Avenue.
Photographed by Craig Baker (CC0), January 7, 2026
6. Eaton Fire 1-Year Anniversary
Historical displays featured this familiar photo and text.
Photographed by Craig Baker (CC0), July 14, 2020
8. Historic Powerhouse
Located across the street Altadena Substation #8 of the Pacific Electric Railway. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Today it houses a clothing store.
Photographed by Craig Baker (CC0), May 25, 2025
9. Additional Mural
On a nearby business block, destroyed by the Eaton Fire.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 501 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 3, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6, 7. submitted on January 11, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 8. submitted on July 21, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 9. submitted on May 26, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
