Jane Brackman of the Altadena Historical Society sends us pictures and and update on the society's upcoming tour:
On
June 6, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Altadena Historical Society will be
providing tours of Altadena's (and Pasadena's) best kept secret, the
1925 Mountain View Mausoleum. Newspapers reported that building costs
exceeded $500,000, an astronomical sum in 1925 when average homes could
be built for less than $10,000. The Spanish Revival building is
constructed of reinforced concrete, clad with travertine marble, and
roofed with Spanish tile. The spectacular interior is faced with many
kinds of rare marble imported from Italy. The interior spaces are
enriched with art glass windows and ornate bronze doors, light fixtures
and grills. The 180 foot entrance galleria features a vaulted ceiling.
Although the 
building rivals some of the most beautiful cathedrals in
Europe, most people in Pasadena and Altadena have never been inside.
