National Register of Historic Places

Casa de Parley Johnson

Downey, Los Angeles County, California
Listed
March 20, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86000449

About this property

The Casa de Parley Johnson is a historic house in Downey, California, U.S. It was built for Alexander Parley Johnson, an heir to citrus fields, real estate and oil investments, in 1927. It was designed in the Spanish Revival architectural style by Roland Coate. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since March 20, 1986. The Johnsons owned the house until 1986, when it was given to the Assistance League of Downey. Media related to Casa de Parley Johnson at Wikimedia Commons

Location

7749 Florence Ave.
Downey, Los Angeles County, California
33.95655, -118.13327

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Sources

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When was Casa de Parley Johnson listed on the National Register?

Casa de Parley Johnson was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Casa de Parley Johnson?

Casa de Parley Johnson is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Casa de Parley Johnson?

The period of significance for Casa de Parley Johnson is recorded as the industrial era.

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