Bungalow Heaven in Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Bungalow Heaven

Landmark District

Photographed by Tatiana Zavala, December 29, 2024

1. Bungalow Heaven Marker

Inscription.
National Register of Historic Places
Bungalow Heaven Landmark District
Est. 1989

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.

Location. 34° 10.136′ N, 118° 7.619′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Bungalow Heaven. It is at the intersection of Mar Vista Avenue and Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Mar Vista Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1317 Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena CA 91104, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 1141 North Chester Ave (approx. ¼ mile

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away); Washington Park (approx. half a mile away); The Washington Square Neighborhood (approx. half a mile away); George Ellery Hale (approx. one mile away); First Lutheran Church (approx. one mile away); Cypress Court (approx. 1.1 miles away); Greetings from Altadena (approx. 1.2 miles away); Grace United Methodist Church (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.

More about this marker. This is one of a few identical signs surrounding the neighborhood.

Also see . . .
1. What Is Bungalow Heaven?. An excerpt from the Bungalow Heaven website:

The quiet tree-lined streets and lovely gardens of Bungalow Heaven are more than just a pretty neighborhood. The 16-block area, bordered by Orange Grove and Washington boulevards and Lake and Hill streets, is a historic gem set in the midst of Pasadena. Although the district includes residences from most periods of Pasadena’s history, the overwhelming majority of the homes are bungalows built during the Arts and Crafts period of the early 20th century.

Through the efforts of many dedicated residents who recognized the historic significance
Photographed by Tatiana Zavala, December 29, 2024

2. Bungalow Heaven Marker
of these homes and wanted to ensure their preservation, in 1989 the neighborhood became Pasadena’s first historic Landmark District.

On April 10, 2008, the Bungalow Heaven Historic District was listed by the United States Department of the Interior in the National Register of Historic Places. As a result of the listing, Bungalow Heaven has also been listed in the California Register of Historical Resources.

(Submitted on January 9, 2025, by Tatiana Zavala of Orange County, California.)

2. Great Places in America: Neighborhoods. The American Planning Association dubbed Bungalow Heaven as one of the great places in America. Their article describes the history, character, and distinct architectural features of the neighborhood:

...the neighborhood has been known as Bungalow Heaven since the 1970s. Coined by a city planner, the name reflects the abundance of one- and two-story Craftsman homes in the compact, six-block-by-six-block neighborhood. The first house dates to 1888, but most of the bungalows were built between 1905 and 1920. Mature street trees and front porches provide abundant shade and opportunities for people
Photographed by Tatiana Zavala, December 29, 2024

3. Bungalow Heaven Landmark District Marker
watching.

...Heading north through Bungalow Heaven, the streets follow the gentle slope of the foothills and offer exquisite views of the San Gabriel Mountains.

(Submitted on January 9, 2025, by Tatiana Zavala of Orange County, California.)

The Dr. Robert H. Sutton Bungalow image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tatiana Zavala, February 18, 2024

4. The Dr. Robert H. Sutton Bungalow

This is one of the homes in the neighborhood, which has a sign near the entrance: Architect: John C. Austin, Builder: C.L. Root, 1915

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2025, by Tatiana Zavala of Orange County, California. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 9, 2025, by Tatiana Zavala of Orange County, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.