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

Holmes House

County of Los Angeles Historic Landmark No. 8

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 23, 2022

1. Holmes House Marker

Inscription. Designed by Whitney R. Smith in the Early Modern architectural style and built in 1941 for Evelyn and Jackson Holmes. Designated on February 9, 2021 by the Board of Supervisors. Historical Landmarks and Records Commission.

Erected 2021 by County of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 8.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is February 9, 2021.

Location. 34° 11.999′ N, 118° 7.69′ W. Marker is in Altadena, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on Parkman Street, 0.1 miles east of Lake Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1022 Parkman St, Altadena CA 91001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. MacPherson Parkway (approx. 0.2 miles away); Farnsworth Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mount Lowe Scenic Railway (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cobb Estate (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mount Lowe Railway (approx. 0.9 miles away); Andrew McNally House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Zane Grey Estate (approx. one mile away); Christmas Tree Lane (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Altadena.

Regarding Holmes House. Architect Whitney

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R. Smith contributed to the design and development of Modern architecture in Southern California. The houses that he designed featured minimal interior walls to allow flexibility and spaciousness, indoor-outdoor connection, the reversal of the traditional plan with the living room at the rear, and integration of nature.

The County of Los Angeles began designating Historic Landmarks in 2016. There were no official markers until the owner of Holmes House asked for a plaque.
The home is private, not open to the public.

Also see . . . List of L.A.County Landmarks. (Submitted on February 23, 2022.)

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 23, 2022

2. Holmes House Marker

Located to the right of the front door.

Holmes House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 23, 2022

3. Holmes House

Packard House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 23, 2022

4. Packard House

Located 3 miles south of Holmes House, at 1496 N Dominion Ave, Pasadena. County of Los Angeles Historic Landmark No. 6.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 23, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.