La Verne in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Bowman Home
Stone Craftsman Bungalow - 1927
Carpenter Jonas E. Bowman and Mason J. Ross Hanawalt built this home for Bowman's family. Much of the lumber used was salvaged from the old 1887 Lordsburg Hotel / College building which was razed in 1927. Bowman and Hanawalt later built a home for Hanawalt's family.
Erected by Historical Society of La Verne. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 34° 5.977′ N, 117° 45.978′ W. Marker is in La Verne, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of 3rd Street and F Street, on the left when traveling east on 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2309 3rd St, 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: Huck Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Frank Shirk Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Moomaw House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brandt House (about 400 feet away); A.J. Milne Home (about 400 feet away); The David Blickenstaff Home (about 400 feet away); Isaac Eikenberry Home (about 500 feet away); Scubie Mills Heritage Trees (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Verne.

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3. La Verne Historical Society
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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 399 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.

