La Verne in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The David Blickenstaff Home
Classic Craftsman Bungalow - 1912
Built by Lordsburg pioneer David Blickenstaff, whose descendants include the first fire chief Harry Blickenstaff and longtime mayor Jon Blickenstaff. The craftsman structure once served as a girls' dormitory for La Verne College.
Erected by Historical Society of La Verne. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 34° 5.985′ N, 117° 46.063′ W. Marker is in La Verne, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on 3rd Street just east of E Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2236 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. Bowman Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Huck Residence (about 400 feet away); The Haugh Residence (about 400 feet away); A.J. Milne Home (about 500 feet away); Dr. Frank Shirk Home (about 600 feet away); Brandt House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Moomaw House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lordsburg Townsite (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Verne.
Also see . . . La Verne Historical Society. See ‘Historical Recognition’ for a list of historical markers. (Submitted on January 24, 2023.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 24, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.