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Glendale Historical Society (TGHS) took shape in 1979
when a group of preservation-minded Glendalians banded
together to revive the then-dormant organization as
a vehicle for saving The Doctors
House from the wrecking ball. TGHS led the grass
roots effort to relocate this Victorian-era Queen Anne-Eastlake
style house to Brand Park and to authentically restore
and furnish it to its late 19th century appearance.
The saving of the house, followed quickly by its relocation
to the safety of Brand Park, and the subsequent restoration,
sparked a momentum that has been the basis of some of
TGHS' most notable achievements. With the city's Parks
and Recreation Department as owner of the house, TGHS
set out to institute a program of docent-led tours of
the restored Doctors House
Museum for adults and children. These tours
are still popular today and other events, including
live theatre at the House, have been added. |
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organization quickly grew and has sponsored many programs
and projects in celebration of Glendale's history
and architectural heritage. Highlights include: Historic
neighborhood tours, such as Trip to Tropico, The Brand
Park Tours., the vintage home tour in 2004 and the
Centennial Tour in 2006. Publications include a map
of Glendale's historic sites and our book, Glendale,
A Pictorial History.
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TGHS actively advocates for preservation of landmarks
and historic neighborhoods. Our efforts to preserve
Glendale's heritage have included: The Alex Theatre,
the E.D. Goode House, the Grand Central Air Terminal,
the Masonic Temple building, Glendale Federal Building,
Egyptian Village Café, Bob's Big Boy, and many others. |
We
support formation of Historic
Districts to preserve the original architecture
and fine original craftsmanship of Glendale's residential
and older commercial areas.
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The
Glendale Historical Society is a non-profit, tax-exempt
organization whose membership is open to all. Donations
are welcome, and are tax deductible to the extent
allowed by law.
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