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North Arroyo in Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

The Gamble House

 
 
The Gamble House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Drew White, September 14, 2012
1. The Gamble House Marker
Inscription. Built in 1908, the David B. Gamble House is a tribute to the genius of architects Charles Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Greene. Its design represents a unique California lifestyle and is a masterpiece of American craftsmanship. In 1966 it was made a gift by the Gamble family to the City of Pasadena in a joint agreement with the University of Southern California.
 
Erected 1974 by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the City of Pasadena and the University of Southern California. (Marker Number 871.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureNotable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
 
Location. 34° 9.102′ N, 118° 9.648′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in North Arroyo. Marker can be reached from Westmoreland Place north of Arroyo Terrace, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena CA 91103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fenyes Estate (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pasadena Pioneers Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lt. Orrin Russell Fox Heliport
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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Pasadena Founders Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Aerojet Engineering Corporation First Plant (approx. half a mile away); Colorado Street Bridge (approx. half a mile away); History of Ambassador Gardens (approx. half a mile away); Vista del Arroyo Hotel (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.
 
Also see . . .  The Gamble House. Tours, photos, history, etc. (Submitted on September 27, 2012.) 
 
The Gamble House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 18, 2018
2. The Gamble House
Gamble House - side view image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 18, 2018
3. Gamble House - side view
The Gamble House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, circa April 28, 2023
4. The Gamble House
National Historic Landmark image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 18, 2018
5. National Historic Landmark
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2012, by Drew W of Vista, California. This page has been viewed 641 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on September 26, 2012, by Drew W of Vista, California.   2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.   4. submitted on April 29, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.   5. submitted on January 19, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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