San Marino in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Thornton Gardens
Katherine Emery Estate
Photographed By Craig Baker, February 11, 2023
1. Thornton Gardens Marker
Thornton Gardens
A Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Thornton Gardens
Katherine Emery House - 1928
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places - 2011.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 34° 7.575′ N, 118° 7.626′ W. Marker is in San Marino, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on Oak Grove Avenue just south of Oak Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1155 Oak Grove Ave, San Marino CA 91108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cordelia A. Culbertson House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Blacker House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tournament Park (approx. half a mile away); The Old Mill (approx. half a mile away); George S. Patton, Jr. Memorial (approx. half a mile away); The Picture Bridge (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hale Solar Laboratory (approx. 0.6 miles away); Karman Laboratory of Fluid Dynamics and Jet Propulsion (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Marino.
Regarding Thornton Gardens. The estate was originally named for prominent California resident Katherine Emery, who commissioned
this page online
Today known as Thornton Gardens, this is currently the estate of Charles and Geneva Thornton, who in 2018 gave their home and gardens to the nonprofit National Trust for Historic Preservation along with an endowment. The endowment is earmarked to fund all preservation and maintenance done to the 10-acre estate when it transfers to the Trust. The Thorntons will continue to live in their home and it will remain a private residence during the lifetimes of the couple. Future plans call for the site to one day be operated under the co-stewardship agreement with the nearby Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens. At that time, it will serve as the residence for its president and visiting scholars.
Photographed By Craig Baker, February 11, 2023
2. Thornton Gardens Marker
courtesy Los Angeles Daily News
3. Thornton Gardens House
The private house and gardens are not visible from the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 12, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
