La Verne in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
La Casa de Carrion
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 24, 2018
1. La Casa de Carrion Marker
This house, built in 1868 by Saturnio Carrion, was restored in 1951 by Paul E. Traweek.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 386.
Erected 1959 by California State Parks, and Native Daughters of the Golden West. (Marker Number 386.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 34° 5.79′ N, 117° 47.315′ W. Marker is in La Verne, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from Puddingstone Drive east of Van Dusen Road. This is a private residence, not open to the public. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 919 Puddingstone Drive, La Verne CA 91750, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: J.M. Johnson Home (approx. Ύ mile away); The Meredith Home (approx. 0.8 miles away); Henry L. Kuns Home (approx. 0.8 miles away); Carob Tree (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lomeli Adobe (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Martin House
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Another marker is no longer nearby. La Cienega, Mud Springs, Birthplace of San Dimas (was approx. Ύ mile away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding La Casa de Carrion. In the early 1930s, the Carrion Adobe caught the eye of renowned watercolor artist Milford Zornes, who captured its essence in his painting titled ''Old Adobe.'' The painting garnered acclaim when displayed in an exhibit in Washington, D.C., capturing the attention of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, who selected it for the prestigious White House collection.
The Carrion Adobe was designated a California Historic Landmark on Dec. 14, 1945.
The 2284 sq ft house on two acres has two bedrooms, two baths, with windows and doors dating back to the original restoration, high ceilings with original beams, wood floors, and 22-inch thick adobe walls.
Additional commentary.
1. Access
Put up for sale in 2024 - The previous owners would allow visitors onto
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2. La Casa de Carrion Marker
This is private property.
— Submitted December 30, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
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3. La Casa de Carrion
The marker is on the home at far left.
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 24, 2018
4. La Casa de Carrion
5. La Casa de Carrion - 1936
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 24, 2018
6. Front Gate
Nothing can be seen from outside the gate.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,586 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 19, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 30, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
