South Arroyo in Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Terrace Villa Mansion / Mayfair Mansion
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 22, 2020
1. Terrace Villa Mansion Marker
Terrace Villa Mansion
In 1924, Stillman B. Jamieson (1875-1943), a retired judge from Chicago, built the last mansion overlooking Terrace Drive, now known as Terrace Villa. Designed by Pasadena architect Walter C. Folland from design concepts provided by Mr. & Mrs. Jamieson, the Pasadena Star-News noted that the home "is one of exceptional distinction and is provided with many characteristics of an unusual nature. Comprising nearly a score of rooms the home is of distinctive Italian design."
Mayfair Mansion
In 1902, one of the most prominent businessmen in the nation, Otho S.A. Sprague (1839-1909), a founder of the large grocery enterprise, Sprague, Warner & Co., began construction of a nearly 12,000 square foot Tudor Revival home designed by noted architect Frederick L. Roehrig, now known as the Mayfair Mansion. In his will, Mr. Sprague established a non-profit foundation, established in 1911, to investigate the cause of disease and relief of human suffering, a mission that continues today.
Erected 2019.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 34°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Worldwide Church of God and Ambassador College (within shouting distance of this marker); Ambassador Auditorium (within shouting distance of this marker); Claypool-Fowler Mansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Merritt Mansion (about 400 feet away); History of Ambassador Gardens (about 600 feet away); Aerojet Engineering Corporation First Plant (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pasadena Founders Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Lt. Orrin Russell Fox Heliport (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 22, 2020
2. Terrace Villa Mansion and Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 26, 2020
3. Terrace Villa Mansion
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 26, 2020
4. Mayfair Mansion
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 2,128 times since then and 285 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 26, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
