San Dimas in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Martin House

Martin House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

1. Martin House Marker

Inscription. The home was built by William Malcolm Martin in 1901 as his family residence and was located near the southwest corner of the present Arrow Highway and Cataract Street. When moved to this location in 1987, it was turned so that the original front of the house now faces north.

Erected by San Dimas Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 34° 6.393′ N, 117° 48.185′ W. Marker is in San Dimas, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is at the intersection of Bonita Avenue and Walnut Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Bonita Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 246 E Bonita Avenue, San Dimas CA 91773, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jedediah Strong Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Spanish Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); The R.M. Teague House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Teague Nursery Showroom (approx. 0.2 miles away); San Jose Division Headquarters (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Residence in San Dimas (approx. 0.2 miles away);

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San Dimas Marmalade Factory (approx. ¼ mile away); San Dimas Sheriff’s Station (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Dimas.

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

2. Martin House Marker

The Martin House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

3. The Martin House

The original front of the house, now facing north.

Marker Detail - Front of House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

4. Marker Detail - Front of House

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

5. The Martin House

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,794 times since then and 202 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4. submitted on February 21, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on February 20, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.