South Pasadena Preservation Foundation Special Event Presentation
Historian & Author Becky Nicolaides
Saturday, October 5, 2024
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
1301 Chelten Way, South Pasadena
Tickets: $10 CLICK HERE TO ATTEND
SPPF is proud to present a talk from historian Becky Nicolaides based on her book, The New Suburbia: How Diversity Remade Suburban Life in Los Angeles After 1945. Becky is well known for her work in urban history, and her work in this book touches all of us who grew up locally in the second half of the 20th century, as well as those who, today, are trying to understand the particular suburban demographics of older, close-in communities such as South Pasadena
Raised in South Pasadena, Becky Nicolaides is a historian and consultant specializing in the history of suburbs, metro areas, and Los Angeles. She is the author of three books, including The New Suburbia: How Diversity Remade Suburban Life in Los Angeles After 1945 (Oxford, 2024), and her writing has appeared in Time Magazine, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and other outlets.
In The New Suburbia, Becky investigates the transformation of America’s suburbs. The conventional story of suburbs as bastions of white, middle-class homeowners no longer describes the suburbs of America’s cities. Today they house a more typical cross-section of the nation—rich, poor, Black American, Latino, Asian, immigrant, the unhoused, the lavishly housed, and everyone in between. She will discuss this aspect and more of her research in what is sure to be a revealing and fascinating talk.
More About the South Pasadena Preservation Foundation
The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to maintaining the historic value of South Pasadena’s rich architectural and cultural heritage. Founded in 1972, SPPF works to protect the city’s historical buildings, landmarks, and neighborhoods through education, advocacy, and community engagement.
With a commitment to maintaining the character of South Pasadena, the Foundation offers tours, educational programs, and events that highlight the history and beauty of the area. By fostering an appreciation for South Pasadena’s past, SPPF mission is to ensure that its unique charm, heritage, and value will be preserved for future generations.
To learn more about SPPF and how you can get involved, please visit our website: SPpreservation.org
