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

The Gamble House

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: Architecture • Notable 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. It 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.

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 walking distance of this marker: Fenyes Estate (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pasadena Pioneers Bridge (approx.

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0.4 miles away); Lt. Orrin Russell Fox Heliport (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); Places Change, People Endure (approx. half a mile away); History of Ambassador Gardens (approx. half a mile 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.)

Gamble House - side view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 18, 2018

2. Gamble House - side view

The Gamble House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, circa April 28, 2023

3. The Gamble House

The Gamble House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 18, 2018

4. The Gamble House and Marker

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 April 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2012, by Drew W of Vista, California. This page has been viewed 1,000 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 26, 2012, by Drew W of Vista, California. 2. submitted on January 19, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on April 29, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4, 5. submitted on January 19, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.