We are excited to continue the development of the City of Alhambra’s Historic Preservation Program!
The City recently completed the three-phase project consisting of:
Phase 1: Historic Context Statement (complete)
The City worked with Historic Resources Group on Phase 1, the preparation of the City’s first comprehensive, citywide historic context statement.
Phase 2: Historic Resources Survey (complete)
The City worked with Historic Resources Group on Phase 2, the preparation of a citywide historic resources survey to identify properties and neighborhoods that may have potential historic significance.
Phase 3: Historic Preservation Ordinance (Complete)
The City worked with Historic Resources Group on Phase 3, the development of a citywide Historic Preservation Ordinance.
Historic Preservation Ordinance
Following a public hearing before the City Council on Monday, August 25, 2025, the revised Historic Preservation Ordinance was approved and adopted by the City Council on Monday, September 8, 2025 and will go into effect 40 days later, on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Alhambra Sign, c. 1937.
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Alhambra Woman’s Club, no date.
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Garfield and Main Street, 1890
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