La Verne in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Weber House

Weber House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 20, 2022

1. Weber House Marker

Inscription. As shown on a Pomona Land Water Association map, the Weber House was built in 1885 by its owners, Thomas Oldam and John Park. John Weber acquired the home in 1892 and like other land owners in the area, Weber planted several acres of citrus trees. During these years, as the town grew, citrus fruit was shipped around the world. La Verne was known as the "Heart of the Orange Empire". When the Webers moved into a second home on the premises, the Weber House became residence for ranch foremen and their families, most notably the Garciduenas Family, who lived in the home for 25 years. After John Weber and his wife Augusta passed away in the 1940s, their heirs managed the ranch. In 1979 it was acquired by a developer who moved the house to its present location as a focal point for Heritage Park. The La Verne Heritage Foundation began restoration of the Weber House in 1985.

Erected by La Verne Heritage Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 34° 7.669′ N, 117° 46.477′ W.

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Marker is in La Verne, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Vía De Mansion 0.1 miles east of Wheeler Avenue. The museum grounds are open during special events. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5001 Vía De Mansion, La Verne CA 91750, 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,

on 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: La Verne Heights Elementary School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Original Nature Center (approx. 1.2 miles away); La Verne Bicentennial Liberty Bell (approx. 1.2 miles away); Lomeli Adobe (approx. 1½ miles away); The Meredith Home (approx. 1½ miles away); Henry L. Kuns Home (approx. 1.6 miles away); Carob Tree (approx. 1.6 miles away); J.M. Johnson Home

The Weber House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 20, 2022

2. The Weber House and Marker

The marker is on the post at lower right.

(approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Verne.

Also see . . . La Verne Heritage Foundation. (Submitted on January 21, 2022.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,594 times since then and 191 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 21, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.