Michael Patris, author of Mount Lowe Railway, will present a
slide show and talk about the history of Altadena's famous "railway to
the clouds." Built by Civil War balloonist Thaddeus S. C. Lowe and
opened with great fanfare on July 4, 1893, the Mount Lowe Incline
Railway was hailed as "Earth's Grandest Mountain Ride."
This event is
jointly sponsored by the Altadena Historical Society and the Friends of
the Altadena Library. Although many have paid to hear this enthralling
program, the presentation will be free to all. Please note that in
order to accommodate an expected large audience, the presentation will
take place at the Altadena Community Center located at 730 East
Altadena Drive.