What’s That Smell?

Alhambra Historical Society to Flush Out the History of Alhambra’s Sewer Farm on April 27

Join the Alhambra Historical Society at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Alhambra Masonic Center for a presentation entitled “What’s That Smell? Flushing Out the History of Alhambra’s Sewer Farm” presented by Heather Goers, Senior Architectural Historian at Historic Resources Group. Reserve your spot at https://whatsthatsmellalhambra.eventbrite.com.

Established in 1887, Alhambra’s Sewer Farm utilized “broad irrigation” to treat sewage from Pasadena. It was more than 500 acres in size and known for its more than 100 acres of walnut and citrus trees. “Many don’t realize that present-day Almansor Park was the original location of the Alhambra Sewer Farm,” stated Chris Olson, Alhambra Historical Society President. “We'll explore why this location was selected, how waste was processed and used and what happened when Alhambrans decided they just couldn't take it any longer. Join us as we explore the lesser-known side of Alhambra’s history,” continued Olson.

The presentation will take place at the Alhambra Masonic Center, 9 West Woodward Avenue, in Alhambra.. The event is free to the general public and light refreshments will be served. Parking is available onsite and on adjacent streets.

The Alhambra Historical Society is a non-profit organization established in 1966. It is dedicated to programming and activities that educate residents about Alhambra’s robust and dynamic history. The Alhambra Historical Society Museum is located at 1550 West Alhambra Road and is open between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month. For more information, please visit alhambrahistoricalsociety.org or email alhambrahistsoc@att.net.