Speakers Bureau: Education and Community Outreach

TGHS Speakers Bureau includes local historians, community leaders, design professionals, and preservation activists who have generously agreed to share their interests and expertise with the community. They are available to present at your organization's meeting or event.

To arrange for a speaker on any of the topics below,
contact Vrej Mardian, Speakers Bureau Coordinator, directly.

We request that you do not contact individuals directly
to ask them to speak on behalf of TGHS.

TGHS Presentations (Updated April 2013)
Presentation Title Description
The Glendale Historical Society Highlighting the activities and goals of the Glendale Historical Society.
A snapshot of Glendale's history/
Glendale "unzipped" 		Known from its beginnings as "the fastest growing city in America", Glendale's history is emblematic of the growth of our state as well as our country, but it is also unique in many ways.
How to create a historic district in Glendale. Learn how to apply Glendale's award-winning historic districting process and how your neighborhood can benefit as well as the understanding the challenges of historic districting.
Waterwise landscaping:
from the past, for the future		 How to have a gorgeous low-maintenance garden that does not hog water.
The impact of windows and window replacement
 Bad window decisions can diminish the value of a house as well as adjacent properties. Learn the different between a bad and smart decision and find out what architects and real estate experts already know.
The story of the Doctors House, a Victorian home saved in Glendale. Learn the amazing story of how the iconic house was saved from the wrecking ball during the teardown frenzy of the 1980s, as well as the moving, renovation, and future of the house.
Remnant landscapes - when all that is left is the story By learning to recognize scraps of historic landscape, we can get a living glimpse of the past.
Glendale's Civic District:
an architectural treasure-trove		 Glendale's civic buildings are an architectural treasure trove, past and present. They are surprisingly famous among architecture buffs - and for good reason.
Mid - century modernism in Glendale Residential and commercial gems are hiding in plain view all over Glendale.
Glendale's landscape heritage Discover the landscape design and types of trees that reflect the Jewel City's heritage and natural history.
Finding Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Harold Lloyd in Glendale. Yes, "The Little Tramp", Buster Keaton, and Harold Lloyd have a history in the Jewel City.
The importance of architectural details:
the good, the bad, and the ugly.		 What features, usage or violation of architectural design principles can make a building seem charming, beautiful or just plain ugly?
Discovering your ancestors Whether you are a native of Glendale or from somewhere else, you can successfully research your family's past.
Glendale lost and found Glendale landmarks that have been destroyed, altered, or are simply hiding in plain sight.
What you need to know about Glendale's historic district design guidelines. Glendale's award-winning single family design guidelines in designated historic districts are a wonderful tool for keeping your neighborhood and individual house in character with its history. Several neighborhoods have already been designated. Learn how to use and apply them.
How to list a historic building on the Glendale Register of Historic Resources. It is not as difficult as you may think and and there can be financial incentives, too.
Cutting edge contemporary architecture in Glendale. Glendale does indeed have cutting edge architecture and we can have even more. Innovative contemporary structures are the landmarks of our future and we need to cultivate innovative contemporary building in the Jewel City.
Ride the red cars to Glendale! The story in pictures of the historic transit line, Pacific Electric, and its many crossroads in Glendale.
Glendale's institutional and commercial landmarks: gems to be treasured. Glendale isn't just the "city of homes". It is known for its non-residential architectural treasures, too.