South Arroyo in Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Claypool-Fowler Mansion
and Fowler Gardens
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 24, 2020
1. Claypool-Fowler Mansion Marker
In 1895, banker, hotelier, railroad builder and real estate developer Edward Fay Claypool (1832-1911) of Indianapolis built what was described as "a magnificent Moorish structure.” In 1901, the home was sold to millionaire Eldridge M. Fowler (1833-1904), brother-in-law of Cyrus McCormick, inventor of the reaper.
Eldridge Fowler died In 1904. In 1915, his widow Margaret commissioned landscape designer Paul J. Howard to construct a "garden pavillion” east of the home, which featured a tempietto and fountains that remain here today as the Fowler Gardens.
In 1922, Mrs. Fowler had well-known architect Myron Hunt substantially remodel the home, and its original appearance was completely altered. The Claypool-Fowler Mansion was eventually extensively remodeled to become the library for Ambassador College, The building had been so significantly altered that it no longer retained its historic significance and was razed in 2012.
Erected 2018.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 34° 8.532′ N, 118° 9.446′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South
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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); Terrace Villa Mansion / Mayfair Mansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ambassador Auditorium (about 500 feet away); Merritt Mansion (about 700 feet away); History of Ambassador Gardens (approx. 0.2 miles away); Olympic Flagpole (approx. ¼ mile away); Aerojet Engineering Corporation First Plant (approx. ¼ mile away); Pasadena Founders Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 22, 2020
2. Claypool-Fowler Mansion Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 26, 2020
3. Fowler Garden Entrance
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 26, 2020
4. Fowler Garden
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 903 times since then and 118 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.
