Historic Highlands, Pasadena CA

 

Historic Highlands began its development in the late nineteenth century.  It was originally the estates of two prominent Pasadena residents.

Ezra Dane was an orchardist who settled here in the 1880s, purchasing 160 acres to raise livestock and plant fruit orchards.  He and his wife built their ranch house known as "Sunnyridge on the Highlands" in 1885.  You can still see the double rows of palm trees that lined the driveway to their home.  The land was later subdivided and sold off creating building lots for the substantial custom homes of businessmen and professionals.

 

David MacPherson, a Santa Fe railroad design engineer of the Mt. Lowe

 
railroad owned most of the west area of Historic Highlands.  He built his home there in 1906, and lived in the Highlands until his death.

 

Today the homes in the Historic Highlands are architecturally diverse.  From Prairie Style to Craftsman to European Revival Style, it shows influence from many parts of the world.  Historic Highlands straddles Pasadena and Altadena and is bordered by N. Lake Avenue, New York Blvd., N. Hill Avenue and E. Washington Blvd.  The Historic Highlands Neighborhood Association was formed in the early 1900s, and still host a variety of annual neighborhood events such as the Home Tour, 4th of July BBQ, and Labor Day Block Party.

 

What a great place to live, with a great sense of community.  Would you like to see some of the lovely homes available in this area?  If so call me at (213)304-1323.