Old Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
W.A. McHenry House
Kreyssler Hall
| | 1903 | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 13, 2026
1. W.A. McHenry House Marker
Kreyssler Hall
Historic name: W. A. McHenry House
Built: 1903
Architect: C. W. Buchanan
Builder: Crowell and Seward
A generous bequest on the part of Anna May and Henry Kreyssler in 1960 made possible the purchase of the building that bears their name. This imposing craftsman house, built in the Tudor Revival style, was the first to be constructed on Ford Place. Larger in scale than later residences, the building still exhibits the same elegant craftsmanship of its neighbors. The lines of the original design remain, even though the structure has been altered by the addition of a lean-to, fire escape, and porch and balcony enclosures. Vestiges of a tree-lined entrance and formal garden in the rear are visible. Built for W. J. Pierce, the house is more commonly linked with W. A. McHenry, a land dealer, banker, farmer, and breeder of pure-bred cattle.
Erected by Fuller Theological Seminary.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 34° 8.892′ N, 118° 8.38′ W. Marker is in
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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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Grosse House (a few steps from this marker); Dunn House (within shouting distance of this marker); Behlow House (within shouting distance of this marker); Payton Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Blinn House (within shouting distance of this marker); Judson Carpenter House (within shouting distance of this marker); Pacific Asia Museum (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line);
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 13, 2026
2. W.A. McHenry House Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 13, 2026
3. W.A. McHenry House
Today it is Kreyssler Hall, on the campus of Fuller Theological Seminary
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 23 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
