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| Landmark #531 | Los Angeles County | Visited: February 15, 2011 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The Lummis Home is a castle-like, adobe structure surrounded by a fenced-in garden! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: This building was constructed by Charles F. Lummis (1859-1928), author, editor, poet, athlete, librarian, historian, archeologist, etc. He selected this site in 1895 chiefly because of a mammoth, ancient sycamore (El Alisal) which has since died and been replaced by four saplings.
OTHER TIDBITS: When Charles Lummis decided that California was the place to be, he packed up his things and walked all the way from Ohio! Then, he hand-built this home, which is still standing today, and became a well-known writer, presidential photographer and crusader for Native American rights! He also was responsible for founding the California Historical Landmark program! This was the sort of man who hosted Teddy Roosevelt at his home, yet preferred a simple lifestyle like his Native American neighbors, making him one of my historical heroes! This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 200 E Ave 43 at Pasadena Freeway Los Angeles, CA 90031 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~5mi (9km) — 0.1hrs |
| When should I go? | The Lummis Home is open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Or, if you really want to get involved in a special way, check out the Lummis Day Festival on the first Sunday of June! |
