La Verne in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Moomaw House
1911 Craftsman
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 20, 2022
1. Moomaw House Marker
Built by carpenter William Moomaw for his parents and family. Moomaw married in 1912 and lived here with his wife until 1962. In the 1920's he and his neighbor to the west moved the home about thirty feet west so no other house could be built between them.
Erected by Historical Society of La Verne. (Marker Number 18.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 34° 5.958′ N, 117° 45.906′ W. Marker is in La Verne, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on 3rd Street west of G Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2369 3rd St, 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. Brandt House (within shouting distance of this marker); Isaac Eikenberry Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Frank Shirk Home (within shouting distance of this marker); “Scubie” Mills Heritage Trees (within shouting distance of this marker); Bowman Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Huck Residence (about 400 feet away); A.J. Milne Home (about 700 feet away); Hortense Lear Home (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Verne.
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Photographed By Craig Baker, January 20, 2022
2. Moomaw House and Marker
The marker lays flat on the lawn near the sidewalk.
via La Verne Historical Society, unknown
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 25, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 25, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on May 15, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
