The Glendale Historical Society

08/25/2026

Twilight in the Olive Grove

On an autumn evening beneath the olive trees, join us for a celebration of Glendale’s rich history and architectural and cultural heritage.

The Glendale Historical Society invites you to Twilight in the Olive Grove, our annual Gala & Benefit, on October 3, 2026, from 6–10 PM at the historic Anastasia and George Moore Estate.

Set among surviving remnants of the century-old olive groves that were once part of Glendale’s landscape, this remarkable 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival home offers a rare and atmospheric setting for an evening devoted to history, preservation, and connection.

Enjoy signature cocktails, curated wines, seasonal hors d’oeuvres, a lively auction, and the presentation of our 2026 Preservation Awards, honoring Laura Crook and Robert Gordon for their extraordinary contributions to Glendale’s historic, architectural, and cultural legacy.

🎟️ Tickets: $175 through September 15 | $195 beginning September 16

TGHS members who purchase Early Bird tickets will be entered to win a vintage bottle of champagne! Not a member? Join today and enjoy this incentive and other membership benefits.

Black tie optional. Event address will be shared with confirmed attendees.

Thank you to our sponsors: Alan Adams, Bartlett Tree Experts, G&C Properties

🎟️ Purchase tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-gala-and-benefit

08/17/2026

Twilight in the Olive Grove

Join The Glendale Historical Society for an unforgettable evening at the historic Anastasia and George Moore Estate on October 3, 2026, from 6–10 PM.

Nestled among surviving remnants of the century-old olive groves that were once part of Glendale’s landscape, this remarkable 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival home offers a rare and atmospheric setting for an evening celebrating Glendale’s heritage—and the importance of preserving it for generations to come.

Enjoy signature cocktails, curated wines, seasonal hors d’oeuvres, a lively auction, and the presentation of our 2026 Preservation Awards, honoring Laura Crook and Robert Gordon for their extraordinary contributions to Glendale’s historic, architectural, and cultural legacy.

🎟️ Tickets: $175 through September 15 | $195 beginning September 16

TGHS members who purchase Early Bird tickets will be entered to win a vintage bottle of champagne! Not a member? Join today and enjoy this incentive and other membership benefits.

Black tie optional. Event address will be shared with confirmed attendees.

Thank you to our sponsors: Alan Adams, Bartlett Tree Experts, G&C Properties

Purchase tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-gala-and-benefit

06/12/2026

Join us tomorrow for the Regional Restoration Expo!

📍 Historic Blinn House
160 N. Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
🗓 Saturday, June 13 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
🎟 FREE ADMISSION

Presented by Pasadena Heritage, The Glendale Historical Society, Altadena Heritage, Altadena Historical Society

Thank you to our sponsors HartmanBaldwin Design/Build, Haussler, Supervisor Kathryn Barger, John Moran Auctioneers Inc., Enhaus Design Build, Cervecería Del Pueblo, Mission Tile West Showrooms, Mission West Kitchen and Bath

06/11/2026

🏛️ ONLY 2 DAYS TO GO! 🏛️

📍 Historic Blinn House
160 N. Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
🗓 Saturday, June 13 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
🎟 FREE ADMISSION

The Regional Restoration Expo is almost here and we're happy to answer some questions!

❓What's happening at the Historic Blinn House this Saturday?
The biggest restoration, preservation, design, and craftsmanship event of the year.

❓Will there be cool stuff to see?
Absolutely.

Historic lighting. Antique tile. Handmade ceramics. Custom ironwork. Restored doors and windows. Architectural salvage. Fine woodworking. Historic hardware. Art. Design. Restoration experts. Preservation organizations. Craftspeople. Builders. Architects.

✨ Andrew Gray Studio ✦ Golden Hour California ✦ Mission Tile West ✦ Old California Historic Lighting & Home Decor ✦ Olive & Eliot ✦ Wells Antique Tile & Pottery ✦ Hamm Glass Studio ✦ Nonato Ceramics

✨ Snow Woodworks ✦ Bushier & Son Iron Studio ✦ Pruskin Studio Hardware ✦ MH Studio ✦ LeGrande Studio ✦ Bunch Design

✨ Old House Artisan ✦ The Door & Window Surgeon ✦ Clouston Sash & Door ✦ Revival Arts Restoration ✦ Window Restoration & Repair ✦ Period Piece

✨ ...and MORE THAN 50 exhibitors spread across the beautiful Blinn House and Fuller Theological Seminary grounds.

✨ There are a few spots left for the What's It Worth with John Moran Auctioneers Inc. ticket link in bio!

❓Will there be speakers?
Not just speakers — some of the most respected voices in preservation, architecture, design, sustainability, and community rebuilding.

✨ Los Angeles Conservancy, Enhaus Design Build, Frances Anderton, FormLA Landscaping & Home Green Homes, and many more!

❓Anything for kids?
🎨 The Kids Preservation Village — hands-on art activities inspired by preservation and community history.

❓Music?
🎶 The Cosimo Sampietro Trio and Cruise 'N Swing performing throughout the day.

❓Food?
🍔🥧 Pie ’n Burger Food Truck. Enough said.

❓Parking?
🚗 Easy public parking at the Union Street Parking Structure
473 E. Union Street, Pasadena
Just a 3–5 minute walk through the Fuller Theological Seminary campus to the Expo grounds.

❓How much?
FREE.

❓Why should I come?
Because nowhere else this year will you find this many preservationists, architects, artisans, designers, historians, craftspeople, and community builders gathered in one place.

Explore. Learn. Connect. Get inspired.

Spend the day wandering the historic Blinn House grounds, hearing great speakers, meeting extraordinary exhibitors, enjoying live music, grabbing a slice of pie, and discovering what's possible when history, design, and community come together.

We'll be there.

Will you?

06/10/2026

🌿 BEAUTY. RESILIENCE. SMART DESIGN.

How do we create landscapes that honor the past while preparing for the future?

Join FormLA Landscaping's Cassy Aoyagi and JT Wilkinson, along with special guest Izumi Tanaka, host of Home Green Homes, at the Regional Restoration Expo for a thought-provoking presentation on the intersection of restoration, sustainability, and resilient design.

🎤 An Upward Spiral: Sustainability, Restoration & Fire Defense
🕚 11:00 AM
🏛 Speaker Forum, Historic Blinn House

From historic properties to contemporary homes, FormLA has become one of Southern California's most respected voices on creating outdoor spaces that are beautiful, environmentally responsible, and built to endure.

Whether you're restoring a historic home, planning a landscape project, rebuilding, or simply looking for inspiration, this is a presentation you won't want to miss.

📍 Regional Restoration Expo
🏛 Historic Blinn House, Pasadena
📅 Saturday, June 13
🎟 FREE Admission

Big ideas. Practical solutions. Real-world expertise.

06/09/2026

Some things are worth saving.

Historic homes.
Craft traditions.
Architectural details.

The stories embedded in the places we love.

The Regional Restoration Expo would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, whose commitment to preservation, craftsmanship, and community has helped bring this inaugural event to life.

Over the coming days, we'd like to introduce you to some of these remarkable organizations. Today, we're pleased to spotlight Mission Tile West Showrooms.

For decades, Mission Tile West has been a trusted resource for homeowners, architects, designers, and preservationists seeking authentic, historically inspired ceramic tile. Their handcrafted products help restore and celebrate the character of historic homes while demonstrating that exceptional craftsmanship remains as relevant today as ever.

Whether recreating a period-correct bathroom, restoring a landmark property, or designing a new space inspired by traditional materials, Mission Tile West has become a leader in preserving the beauty and integrity of architectural heritage.
We are proud to welcome Mission Tile West as a sponsor of the Regional Restoration Expo and grateful for their support.

Join us on Saturday, June 13, as more than 50 exhibitors, artisans, restoration professionals, preservation organizations, and expert speakers come together at Pasadena's historic Blinn House for a day dedicated to heritage, craftsmanship, rebuilding, and discovery.

History. Craftsmanship. Rebuilding. Discovery.

It all starts here.

Regional Restoration Expo
Saturday, June 13 | 10 AM–5 PM
Historic Blinn House, Pasadena

FREE ADMISSION



The Regional Restoration Expo is presented by Pasadena Heritage, The Glendale Historical Society, Altadena Heritage, Altadena Historical Society

06/06/2026

🏛️ OLD HOUSES. BIG IDEAS. ONE DAY.

50+ exhibitors. 🎤 Dynamic speakers. 🔨 Live demonstrations. 🎨 Artisans. 🏡 Preservation experts. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family activities. 🍴 Food. 🎶 Music.

The Regional Restoration Expo brings together the people, ideas, and resources shaping the future of our historic communities.

🏛️ Explore historic preservation
🎨 Discover craftsmanship and design
🔨 Meet restoration experts
🎤 Hear from leading preservation and design voices
💡 Gather ideas for your next project
⭐ And don't miss the special John Moran Auctioneers "What's It Worth?" valuation experience! Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-regional-restoration-expo-tickets-on-sale-for-antiques-valuation-tickets-1990264153660?aff=oddtdtcreator

📍 Historic Blinn House
160 N. Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
(Corner of Oakland Avenue & Walnut Street)

🚗 Convenient public parking is available at the Parking Structure, 473 E. Union Street, Pasadena. From the structure, it's approximately a 3–5 minute walk through the Fuller Theological Seminary campus to the Expo grounds and the Blinn House.

📅 Saturday, June 13 | 10 AM–5 PM
🎟️ FREE Admission

Not a trade show. Not a festival.

A one-day collision of history, craftsmanship, design, and community.

Come curious. Leave inspired.

More information here:
https://glendalehistorical.org/restoration-expo-2026

Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10 am - 5 pmBlinn House, Pasadena160 Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101Free and open to the public — no registration required

06/05/2026

Join us for the Regional Restoration Expo — a free, one-day celebration of historic preservation, craftsmanship, and the communities built around both. Set on the grounds of the historic Blinn House in Pasadena, this public event brings together homeowners, architects, craftspeople, and preservation enthusiasts from across the region.

Whether you’re deep into a restoration project, just starting to think about one, or simply passionate about the places that give our neighborhoods their character, this day was made for you.

🔨Curated Exhibitors
💡Expert Speaker Series
💎“What’s It Worth?” Live Valuations: Presented by John Moran Auctioneers
📓Resources for the Regional Community
🤝Community & Connection

Speaker Schedule*
10:00 – 10:45 AM: Moving Forward: Preservation for a Changing World
Adrian Scott Fine, President & CEO, Los Angeles Conservancy

11:00 – 11:45 AM: An Upward Spiral: Sustainability, Restoration and Fire Defense
Cassy Aoyagi, President & CEO, FormLA Landscaping
JT Wilkinson, Maintenance Care Manager, FormLA Landscaping
Izumi Tanaka, Host, Home Green Home

12:00 – 12:45 PM: Altadena: Between Wilderness and City
Michele Zack, Writer & Journalist

1:00 – 1:45 PM: Designing with Meaning: Redesign, Reuse, Reimagine
Frances Anderton, Writer & Broadcaster, specializing in design and architecture. Author of Common Ground: Multifamily Housing In Los Angeles

2:00 – 2:45 PM: Janes Village: Community Rebuild — The Altadena Collective
Chris Corbett, Architect, Principal Owner — Dreamers & Doers Design
Tim Vordtriede, Founder, Vordtriede & Company

3:00 – 3:45 PM: Bridging Craft & Science: Where Traditional Craft Meets Modern Performance
Robert Chuang, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Enhaus Design
Bader Jaffan, Director of Operations & Co-Founder, Enhaus Design
Scott Uriu, Uriu Architecture

4:00 – 4:45 PM: Saving Homes, Rebuilding Community: Reviving the Art of Historic Home Relocation in Altadena
Brooke Iva Lohman-Janz & Michael Janz, Alta Dena Homeowners
Brad Chambers, Preservationist

*Schedule subject to change.

Presented by Pasadena Heritage, The Glendale Historical Society, Altadena Heritage, Altadena Historical Society

Thank you to our sponsors HartmanBaldwin Design/Build, Haussler, Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Enhaus Design Build, John Moran Auctioneers Inc., Cervecería Del Pueblo, Mission Tile West Showrooms. Mission West Kitchen and Bath

CONSERVING OUR HERITAGE

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

✨ Geometry. Glamour. Optimism. Innovation. ✨

The spirit of the Jazz Age is coming to the Regional Restoration Expo.

We’re excited to welcome the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles as an exhibitor at this year’s event.

From the soaring architecture of the 1920s and 1930s to the sleek designs that continue to influence art, interiors, fashion, and popular culture today, Art Deco remains one of the most recognizable and beloved design movements in history.
Stop by their exhibit to learn how this remarkable organization works to celebrate, preserve, and promote the legacy of Art Deco through education, advocacy, tours, publications, and special events.

Whether you're restoring a historic home, fascinated by architecture, or simply appreciate beautiful design, you won't want to miss this opportunity to connect with the people keeping this iconic style alive.

🏛️ Regional Restoration Expo
📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Historic Blinn House, Pasadena

FREE Admission • 50+ Exhibitors • Expert Speakers • Live Demonstrations • Food • Music • Special "What's It Worth?" Experience with John Moran Auctioneers Inc.

Because great design never goes out of style. ✨



Presented by Pasadena Heritage, The Glendale Historical Society, Altadena Heritage, Altadena Historical Society

Thank you to our sponsors HartmanBaldwin Design/Build, Haussler, Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Enhaus Design Build, John Moran Auctioneers Inc., Cervecería Del Pueblo, Mission Tile West Showrooms, Mission West Kitchen and Bath