La Verne in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hortense Lear Home
Spanish Colonial Revival - 1921
Constructed in 1921 for retired Illinois teacher Hortense Lear, this home combines flat-roofed Spanish Pueblo style with a semi-round early American portico. Miss Lear occupied the home 1921-1953, then left it in her will to the Church of the Brethren.
Erected by Historical Society of La Verne. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
Location. 34° 5.97′ N, 117° 45.761′ W. Marker is in La Verne, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is at the intersection of Bonita Avenue and White Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Bonita Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2478 Bonita Ave, La Verne CA 91750, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Scubie” Mills Heritage Trees (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Isaac Eikenberry Home (about 700 feet away); Moomaw House (about 700 feet away); Brandt House (about 800 feet away); Dr. Frank Shirk Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bowman Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Huck Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); A.J. Milne Home (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Verne.
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 116 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 23, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on May 14, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.