La Verne in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
A.J. Milne Home
Craftsman Bungalow 1903/04
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 20, 2022
1. A.J. Milne Home Marker
Occupied from 1909-1916 by A.J. Milne, a hardware merchant who operated a Studebaker dealership, plumbing, real estate, and insurance business in one Lordsburg building. The 1½ story bungalow has classic square front porch columns with twin front- facing dormers. Garages and an upstairs apartment replaced the original barn.
Erected by Historical Society of La Verne. (Marker Number 31.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 34° 6.044′ N, 117° 45.985′ W. Marker is in La Verne, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of Bonita Avenue and F Street, on the right when traveling west on Bonita Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2279 Bonita Ave, 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, 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bowman Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Haugh Residence (about 500 feet away); Huck Residence (about 500 feet away); Dr. Frank Shirk Home (about 500 feet away); The David Blickenstaff Home (about 500 feet away); Moomaw House
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Photographed by Craig Baker, January 20, 2022
2. A.J. Milne Home and Marker
The marker lays flat on the lawn near the sidewalk.
via La Verne Historical Society, May 12, 2022
3. La Verne Historical Society
Society website homepage. See Historical Recognition for a list of markers.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 604 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on May 13, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
