National Register of Historic Places

Evanston Inn

Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California
Listed
September 12, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84000787

About this property

The Evanston Inn is a historic hotel located at 395 S Marengo Ave. in Pasadena, California. The inn was built in 1897 and served as a smaller and less lavish alternative to Pasadena's luxury hotels. The building was designed in a combination of the Queen Anne and Colonial Revival styles, and the original section of the building features decorative shingling. In 1898 and 1905, the inn constructed additional wings due to the growth in Pasadena tourism. The inn is now the only extant wood-frame hotel in Pasadena. The inn was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1984. In 2017, the inn was restored as part of a new housing development called Evanston Court. The development received preservation awards from the City of Pasadena and the California Preservation Association.

Location

385-395 S. Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California
34.13851, -118.14621

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

Battle of San Gabriel (California 1847)
1847Mexican-American War
3.7 mi
Siege of Los Angeles
1846Mexican-American War
8.2 mi

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When was Evanston Inn listed on the National Register?

Evanston Inn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 12, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Evanston Inn?

Evanston Inn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Evanston Inn?

The period of significance for Evanston Inn is recorded as the industrial era.

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