An altogether more impractical and awe inspiring example of craftsman style is the gamble house at 4 westmoreland place which is open for tours.
Craftsman house tour pasadena. Dennis hill 2 21. Fountains on foot tours. In order to try and learn about the city we now call home we did a random google search for pasadena tours and found kristin. The gamble house in pasadena california is an outstanding example of american arts and crafts style architecture.
The home was designed by pasadena architect charles wesley buchanan who opened his office in the early 1890s and is considered to be one of the definers of the pasadena craftsman style. A charming entry leads into the light filled living room which opens to the dining room. The landmark district the first of its kind in pasadena was created in 1989 to preserve the historic significance of these homes. We had never stepped foot in pasadena before buying our 1911 craftsman house.
Bungalow heaven is a quiet leafy close knit neighborhood of historic early 20th century bungalow homes many built during the arts crafts period. The house and furnishings were designed by architects charles and henry greene in 1908 for david and mary gamble of the procter gamble company. John ave pasadena ca 91105 626 441 6333. Francis court pasadena s oldest bungalow court.
The 1911 gard house in pasadena is one of five homes that will be open to the public on nov. The district is also home to one of the remaining bungalows from st. 11 as part of the pasadena heritage craftsman weekend. Visit one of his homes under restoration by master woodworker jim ipekjian.
Not to be missed on the tour is the childs torrance house a well known south pasadena landmark located in the buena vista historic district. This two story craftsman home features 1 907 sf of living space on a 7 240 sf flat lot. Important day of drive yourself craftsman house tour ticket information. Built as the winter home of ohioans david and mary gamble of the procter gamble fortune the 1908 residence was the greene brothers ultimate masterpiece.
How to purchase craftsman weekend tickets. My husband and i recently moved from north hollywood to pasadena. Saturday november 10 2018.