Millions of dollars earmarked for the property. By Mary O’KEEFE After years in limbo Rockhaven’s future once again looks bright courtesy of an $8 million boost. On Tuesday the sound of relief could be heard throughout Crescenta Valley as State Senator Anthony Portantino announced he had secured $8 million to preserve Rockhaven Sanitarium. “He […]
Thanks and Thanks Again I want to start off by saying a big “thank you” to everyone who called, sent an email or texted to tell me how glad they were to learn that I wasn’t hurt in the incident outside of Indio last week. The picture of the shattered windshield was very sobering. Several […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A documentary about the Rockhaven Sanitarium in Montrose was awarded an Emmy at the 63rd Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards. Producers Vicki Gardner and Jessica Houston along with associate producer Derek Martin on Aug. 6 were awarded for their work on “Rockhaven: A Sanctuary From Glendale’s Past.” “I was so excited. I […]
Historic stone barn is the valley’s latest gem in the making: –Mike Lawler Crescenta Valley residents have recently been favored with the choices that Glendale and L.A. County have made on our behalf. The city’s purchase of Rockhaven Sanitarium shows potential as an art-oriented community center. The new library just completed by the county is […]
Little Landers looks at Rockhaven Sanitarium The Little Landers Historical Society presents “The History of Rockhaven Sanitarium.” In 1923 Rockhaven provided a safe and restful place for women recovering from mental illness. The property was purchased by the city of Glendale in 2008. The speaker for this presentation is Robert McFall, assistant manager for the […]
BY CHARLES COOPER The city of Glendale’s water and power department is developing a plan for a water well to be built on the Rockhaven property, purchased by the city as a library site and recreation resource. Senior engineer Raja Takhidian said the plans are nearly ready to present to the council and the public. […]