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. It 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.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 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); Transit to Nature (approx. 0.7 miles away); Owen Brown, Abolitionist (approx. ¾ mile away); Altadena Founders Tree (approx. ¾ mile away); Altadena’s Beginnings (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Altadena.

Regarding Holmes House. Architect Whitney R. Smith

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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 original blueprints were donated to the UCSB Art, Design, and Architecture Museum Archive.

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.

On January 7, 2025, the property was destroyed, along with thousands of other properties, by the Eaton Fire.
On February 3, 2026, the Board of Supervisors rescinded the County landmark designation of the Holmes House.

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

Additional keywords. Eaton Fire, Southern California Wildfires, 2025

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

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 10, 2025

4. Holmes House

Destroyed by the Eaton Fire in 2025.

Packard House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 23, 2022

5. 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 May 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,766 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on January 27, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on February 23, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.