The Gamble House!

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The Gamble House
Landmark #871 Los Angeles County Visited: April 22, 2011 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? The residence of David B. Gamble, as conceived by architects Charles Sumner Greene and Jenry Mather Greene!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: 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.

OTHER TIDBITS: This was also one of the filming locations featured in Back to the Future!

This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places!
How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Pay the entrance fee to help maintain trails, signs, structures, and other visitor services!
  • Volunteer at the Gamble House!
  • Donate to the Friends of the Gamble House!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
4 Westmoreland Place
Pasadena, CA 91103

ANNOTATIONS:
Yup! That’s correct!

From Los Angeles: ~10mi (17km) — 0.2hrs
From Sacramento: ~385mi (620km) — 6.5hrs
From San Diego: ~129mi (208km) — 2.2hrs
From San Francisco: ~382mi (615km) — 6.4hrs
When should I go? Tours are available from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Thursday through Sunday!

The Gamble House

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