Altadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Zane Grey Estate
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. Zane Grey Estate Marker
Zane Grey Estate, 396 East Mariposa Street, has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior, 2002.
Erected 2002.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 34° 11.448′ N, 118° 8.469′ W. Marker is in Altadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Mariposa Street east of Marengo Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 396 E Mariposa St, Altadena CA 91001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Andrew McNally House (approx. 0.3 miles away); WoodburyStory House (approx. half a mile away); Christmas Tree Lane (approx. half a mile away); Altadenas Beginnings (approx. half a mile away); The Old Mill (approx. half a mile away); Owen Brown, Abolitionist (approx. half a mile away); Altadena Founders Tree (approx. half a mile away); Transit to Nature (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Altadena.
Regarding Zane Grey Estate. Architects Myron Hunt and Elmer Grey designed the Mediterranean Revival style mansion for Chicago business machine manufacturer Arthur Woodward in 1907. The house was the first fireproof home in Altadena, built entirely of reinforced concrete as prescribed by Woodward's wife Edith, who was a survivor of the Iroquois Theater Fire in Chicago, which killed over 600 people in 1903.
Zane Grey bought the Woodward home in 1920 and built an addition on the roof for a studio, library and museum. In 1928, an east wing was added to the house. Zane Grey, born in Ohio in 1872, was an author
Photographed by Craig Baker
2. Zane Grey Estate Marker
After the Greys' death, their sons owned the property. The house sold in 1970. As of 2024, the second floor had three apartments and the first floor was available daily through Airbnb.
The roof and interior of the house were destroyed by the Eaton Fire in 2025.
Soon after, the fireproof concrete walls fell victim to a massive, rushed cleanup effort in the neighborhood.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. - Zane Grey homes.
Additional keywords. Eaton Fire, Southern California Wildfires, 2025
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. Zane Grey Estate
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 22, 2025
4. Zane Grey Estate
Partially destroyed by the Eaton Fire in 2025.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 25, 2025
5. Zane Grey Estate - Demolished
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 81,122 times since then and 254 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 21, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on January 18, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on May 25, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
