Eastern Malibu in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Adamson House
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 2, 2022
1. Adamson House Marker
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The Adamson House. . Designed by Stiles O. Clements in 1929, this Spanish Colonial Revival home contains the best surviving examples of decorative ceramic tile produced by Malibu Potteries. During its short existence from 1926 to 1932, Malibu Potteries made an outstanding contribution to ceramic art in California through its development and production of a wide range of artistic and colorful decorative tile. The home was built for Merritt Huntley Adamson and Rhoda Rindge Adamson, daughter of Frederick Hastings Rindge and May Knight Rindge, last owners of the Rancho Malibu Spanish grant.
Designed by Stiles O. Clements in 1929, this Spanish Colonial Revival home contains the best surviving examples of decorative ceramic tile produced by Malibu Potteries. During its short existence from 1926 to 1932, Malibu Potteries made an outstanding contribution to ceramic art in California through its development and production of a wide range of artistic and colorful decorative tile. The home was built for Merritt Huntley Adamson and Rhoda Rindge Adamson, daughter of Frederick Hastings Rindge and May Knight Rindge, last owners of the Rancho Malibu Spanish grant.
Erected 1989 by State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Malibu Historical Society and the Malibu Lagoon Museum. (Marker Number 966.)
Location. 34° 2.062′ N, 118° 40.783′ W. Marker is in Malibu, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Eastern Malibu. Marker can be reached from Pacific Coast Highway (State Highway 1), on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the grounds of the Adamson House
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State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23200 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu CA 90265, United States of America. Touch for directions.
This historic site, known as the Adamson House, provides a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the cultural heritage of Malibu. On the grounds and in the house, tiles from the Malibu Potteries have been uniquely displayed and preserved in their original state. The California Department of Parks and Recreation invites you to join volunteers in the museum for a guided tour of the house or to take a self-guided tour of the grounds. Please follow the driveway to the courtyard.
Photographed By Michael Kindig, October 29, 2007
12. Adamson House Interpretive Panel
This parcel of land was a gift from Mrs. Adamson's mother, May K. Rindge. The house was completed in 1930 as the Adamson's summer cottage but became the family's primary residence in 1936. The Adamson House was designed by architect Stiles Clements. The style is Spanish Colonial Revival, with Moorish and other cultural influences. The house and grounds were purchased by the State of California in 1968.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 817 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on June 6, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos:1. submitted on December 17, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on June 22, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 3. submitted on September 9, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.