National Register of Historic Places

South Marengo Historic District

Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California
Listed
June 1, 1982
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
82002199

About this property

The South Marengo Historic District is a residential historic district located along South Marengo Avenue in Pasadena, California. The district consists of twelve Craftsman-style bungalows situated on the two blocks between Bellevue Drive and California Boulevard. The homes were built from 1901 to 1916, at the height of the bungalow's popularity in Pasadena. Several prominent local architects designed the homes, including Louis B. Easton, planner of the homes at 530 and 540 South Marengo; Easton's work was featured in Gustav Stickley's magazine The Craftsman. Marengo Avenue was considered an upscale district of Pasadena at the time, partly due to its well-designed homes and partly due to the pepper trees planted along the street. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 2, 1982.

Location

Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California
34.13679, -118.14597

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Bryan Court
Pre Contact
0.1 mi
Evanston Inn
Industrial
0.1 mi
Sara-Thel Court
Industrial
0.1 mi
Euclid Court
Industrial
0.2 mi
Cottage Court
Industrial
0.2 mi

Nearby Battles

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

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When was South Marengo Historic District listed on the National Register?

South Marengo Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 1, 1982.

What type of historic resource is South Marengo Historic District?

South Marengo Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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