City of South Pasadena Survey Update: Modern Resources Inventory List DRAFT for INTERNAL REVIEW February 29, 2016

City of South Pasadena Survey Update: Modern Resources Inventory List DRAFT FOR INTERNAL REVIEW February 29, 2016

STREET DIR STREET NAME SUFFIX DATE ARCHITECT BUILDER ORIGINAL OWNER HISTORIC NAME ARCHITECTURAL NATIONAL CALIFORNIA LOCAL LANDMARK NOTES/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BUILDING PERMIT RESEARCH NUMBER STYLE REGISTER REGISTER #

Retaining wall 1992; replace decking & railing on existing footings and frame, add lateral bracing 1979; add bathroom 304 Alta Vista Ave 1949 Atkinson, Robert E. Mid-century Modern 5S3 1962; enclose area under second story 1960; add carport 1955; extend porch roof 1954; add porch to extend dwelling 1960; reroof 1963 335 Alta Vista Ave 1954 Elam, G. Russell Popkin, Harry Mid-century Modern 5S3 Add redwood deck 1993; add patio 1993; reroof 2001 Bamford, James V. and 370 Alta Vista Ave 1956 Bamford, Paul Colletta & Edgley Mid-century Modern 5S3 Reroof 1973; reroof 2000 Mary

5S3 (2016 511 Alta Vista Ave 1957 Parrill, Langdon F. Parrill, Langdon F. Mid-century Modern Reroof 1980; reroof 2013 DPR Form)

Not fully visible from the public right-of-way; evaluation could not be completed.

Aerials show an L-shaped house with a front-gabled roof at this address. Garage has flat roof. Kitchen remodel (interior) and new window w/ existing header designed by Jean Roth Driskel 1971; reroof 1963; 520 Alta Vista Ave 1941 Horn, Aubrey Rogers, Rexway Horn, Aubrey Mid-century Modern 7R Aubrey Horn (1910-2002) was born in Los Angeles. He received his B.S. from the California Institute of Technology in 1931, and his add outside stairway 1945; install 10' sliding glass door B.Arch from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1934. His work 1964; reroof 1975 included munition depots, a civic center, libraries, commercial buildings, large residences, dams, army camps, harbors, an airfield, and schools. He became a partner in the architectural firm of Flewelling & Moody in 1961, creating Flewelling, Moody & Horn. Reroof 1980; reroof 1991; reroof 1992; add cesspool to 525 Alta Vista Ave 1961 Montagna, Roberto Benavides, D.J. Mid-century Modern 5S3 existing cesspool and septic tank 1962 Not fully visible from the public right-of-way; evaluation could not be Add 2 bedrooms, family room and bathroom lower level of 550 Alta Vista Ave 1961 Kepenek, Suat M. Kepenek, Suat M. Mid-century Modern 7R completed. existing SFR 1964 Marvin O. Berman was a USC graduate who worked with Richard Neutra and Victor Gruen. Berman designed this South Pasadena post and beam in 1959. (Curbed) Porch extension 1961; reroof 1991; enclose existing 5S3 (2016 carport to 2-car garage 1998 (it appears that this was not 551 Alta Vista Ave 1959 Cook & Berman Gage, Thomas G. Wadsworth, Charles Mid-century Modern DPR Form) Marvin Berman (1929 - ), AIA, was born in New York, New York. He completed, or was reversed); storage space under house received his B.Arch from the University of Southern California in 1972 1957. He entered into a partnership in 1961, forming the firm Berman & Kogan. Notable work includes the Southern California Dental Hospital; and Hydraulic Research and Manufacturing. Reroof 1972; 7' x 21' patio awning 1970; build new kitchen, 620 Alta Vista Cir 1952 Kauffman, W.W. Leigh, Walter F. Mid-century Modern 5S3 replace existing flooring on upper floor, no exterior or structural work 2010 Closet interior 1996; add exterior walls and glass to 636 Alta Vista Cir 1966 Barcus, Van E. Martin, Dr. Hoyt F. Other 5S3 existing patio with freestanding fireplace 1977; reroof 1998; den and deck, kitchen countertops, appliances 2001

1608 Amberwood Dr 1957 Lutzi, George Lutzi, George Lutzi, W. George Mid-century Modern 5S3 Reroof 1969

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Developer Merton H. Baker quickly planned to build 40 buildings in the tract in his $2,000,000 Fireside Manor deluxe apartment project. By fall of 1952, the developer had erected eight buildings—mostly one-and two-story six-unit buildings in the minimal traditional style. One year later, he had created a total of 16 buildings. In 1954, Merton H. Baker engaged architect Edward H. Fickett, FAIA to design one of the most upscale apartment buildings in the development, the Fireside Lanai. An architect who worked almost exclusively for developers, Fickett understood how to blend modern post-and-beam construction techniques and aesthetics into efficient single-family and multi-family residential projects that would maximize a developer’s return on investment. The 40-unit Fireside Manor Lanai exemplified Fickett’s modern design aesthetic with its large expanses of glass and long, low-pitched roofline. “Fireside Manor” was a “branded” line of apartment hotel rental properties Repair carport ceiling - lath and plaster 1966; solar system Fireside Manor 3S (2016 3CS (2016 5S3 (2016 for Baker, with opportunities to rent by the day or month. 1985; repair two damaged columns in carport 1966; reroof 1633 Amberwood Dr 1954 Fickett, Edward H. Baker, Virgil Baker, Merton H. Mid-century Modern Lanai DPR Form) DPR Form) DPR Form) Edward H. Fickett, FAIA, was an innovative Los Angeles architect who established 1969; reroof 1973; painting, carpeting, drywall 1978; repair a highly successful practice, primarily designing moderate-income houses for large- fire damage 1957 scale builder clients in postwar Southern California. He designed some 60,000 homes and many other buildings over the course of his career and participated in developing housing guidelines for the Federal Housing Administration, Veterans Administration, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. From the late 1940s through the 1960s, Fickett’s house designs evolved from Traditional Ranch to Contemporary Ranch, using simple forms that were clearly modern and designed for efficient and economical construction. In 1949, Fickett designed the 1,000-residence Sherman Park tract in the San Fernando Valley, considered the first large-scale tract of contemporary design in the Los Angeles area. A typical Fickett design features traditional ranch-style exterior detailing, an open interior plan, and a “wall of glass” that looked out onto the rear patio. Fickett also designed Langdon & Wilson was comprised of Robert E. Langdon, Jr. (1918- 2004), AIA and Ernest C. Wilson, Jr. (1924-1992). They were based 1646 Amberwood Dr 1954 Langdon & Wilson Baker, Virgil Baker, Merton H. Green Villa Mid-century Modern 5S3 in Los Angeles.

Reroof 1975; fire damage repair 2nd floor ceiling and roof, 1664 Amberwood Dr 1952 Mid-century Modern 5S3 2 units 2002; 20% roof repair after fire 2003

Garfias Spring beneath site. Add swimming pool 1961; New partial interior first floor 410 Arroyo Dr 1941 Allen, Howard H. Leonard, Louis C. French Revival 5S3 remodel of kitchen add laundry room to existing two story single family residence - no new square footage 2014

431 Arroyo Dr 1953 5S1 19 No permit information available.

J. Herbert Brownell (1916-2005) was born in El Monte, California. Brownell started his career in architecture in 1934, working for Joe Weston. After working with the Federal Housing Authority and apprenticing with Phil Ellerbrock, Brownell studied architecture at the University of California, Berkeley, graduating in 1940. After World Install swimming pool 1959; reroof 1972; reroof 2004; 530 Arroyo Dr 1958 Brownell, J. Herbert Jenson, Stanley O. Lombardo, Ray Mid-century Modern 5S3 War II, Brownell partnered with a lumber salesman, designing and constructing small buildings to demonstrate plywood’s effectiveness install 3 fixed and 3 pairs of awning windows 2011 as a building material. He then practiced architecture in San Francisco and Washington, DC, before beginning his own architectural practice in Pasadena in 1951. He produced a great number of housing tracts, apartment complexes, churches, schools, fire stations clubhouses office complexes and custom residences

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The highlight of the postwar grouping along Arroyo Parkway, and one of the most significant residential designs in the City is the 1959 Cox House by architect John Galbraith at 534 Arroyo Parkway. The Cox House is one of Galbraith’s finest designs. The simple geometric forms and wide expanses of glass reflect the influence of the Miesian Modernist tradition, while the use of natural materials represents Southern California Regional Modernism. (Context) Nicknamed the “Tree House” for the giant conifer tree that rises between the beams of its front entryway, the Cox House is a striking Mid-Century Modern residence that literally embraces the natural environment. Designed by local architect John Galbraith in 1959, the residence is a wonderful example of the interpretation and evolution of modernism in Southern California. The Cox House draws from the Miesian tradition 3S (2016 3CS (2016 5S3 (2016 of architecture, which uses simple geometric forms to emphasize horizontality and Reroof 1999; interior renovations, insulation, finishes 2002; 534 Arroyo Dr 1959 Galbraith, John F. Cox, Paul Cox, Paul Cox House Mid-century Modern transparency. The building is a simple, one-story pavilion, with alternating expanses DPR Form) DPR Form) DPR Form) reroof 2004 of glass and stone exterior walls. One long, horizontal beam stretches across the entire front façade at the roofline, while individual bays step backward and forward, creating a strong visual rhythm. Rooms lined with floor-to-ceiling windows stand adjacent to recessed patios, blurring the relationship between indoor and outdoor space – a hallmark of California modernism.

John Galbraith (1923- ) studied architecture after serving as a Captain in the United States Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1947; he received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington in 1949. After graduation, Galbraith moved to Pasadena. His first professional position was as a designer-draftsman in the office of well-known local architect Harold J. Bissner. Galbraith opened his own office in Pasadena in 1952. He designed a number of commercial and institutional 600 Arroyo Dr 1960 Barkemeyer, W.G. Barkemeyer, W.G. Mid-century Modern 5S3 Swimming pool 1960; reroof 2002 Install pool 1973; new 3 car garage and remodel existing 500 Arroyo Sq. 1937 Mutchler, J.H. Hahl, Marjorie French Revival 5S3 garage to rumpus-maid & bath 1971; reroof front of house 1979; remodel bathroom 1983; reroof 2002 Freeway and bridges; The Arroyo Seco Parkway was the first divided- Arroyo Seco lane, high-speed, limited-access road in the urban western United Arroyo Seco 0 1940 Parkway and 1S 1CS States and the first stretch of road for what would become the No permit information available. Parkway bridges extensive Los Angeles freeway network.

Whitney Smith lived and worked in South Pasadena for most of his career. In 1936, he purchased a guesthouse that was originally a garage for the neighboring bungalow. The house, located at 209 Beacon Avenue and South Pasadena Landmark #52, would be Smith’s residence for the next 50 years. The Smith Residence represents one of the most significant examples of Mid-century Modernism in South Pasadena.

Whitney R. Smith (1911-2002), FAIA was born in Pasadena, and received a bachelor's degree in architecture from USC in 1934. During the Depression he picked up drafting and design work with Harwell Hamilton Harris, Lawrence Test, Kem Weber, and William Pereira, among others. Smith also drew film scenes for Universal Studios, and designed subsistence housing for federal New Deal programs. During World War II Smith worked on housing for war workers and designed a shopping center for Linda Vista, the site of the largest housing tract built Installed wheelchair lift, strengthening of existing house 1907; Smith, Whitney Whitney Smith for the war effort before the attack on Pearl Harbor. In the mid-1940s, Smith 1988; reroof with hot roof materials 1972; add living room 209 Beacon Ave 1946; Mid-century Modern 5S1 52 (addition) Residence designed two Case Study Houses: Case Study House 5, the Loggia House (1945), 1947; add bedroom 1941; add two bedrooms, living room, 1962 and Case Study House 12, the Lath House (1946). Although both projects were and storage shed 1962 unrealized, they received widespread attention. Between 1948 and 1951, Smith worked alongside A. Quincy Jones, Edgardo Contini, and landscape architect Garrett Eckbo on the design of the Mutual Housing Association Tract in Brentwood.

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1929 - The David Grokowski House, 816 Bonita Drive, South Pasadena CA. More stucco, redwood and a steep hill site. The roof appears to be flat, steps up in stages, to match the incline of the hill, thus, allowing light to enter. The main entrance is on the top of the hill and the roof of the garage is used as a sundeck. Commissioned 1928.

Rudolph M. Schindler (1887-1953) was born in Vienna and educated at the Bau-(Architektur) schule of the k.k. Technische Hochschule (Polytechnic Institute) from 1906 to 1911. Before he finished his degree there, Schindler enrolled in the k.k. Akademie der bildenden Künste (Academy of Fine Arts) from 1910 to 1913. In 1914, Schindler Schindler, Rudolph went to Chicago, hoping to work for Frank Lloyd Wright. In 1918, 20 x 30 slab 1948; alterations and repairs 1935; reroof 816 Bonita Dr 1928 Newman, John Grokowski, David Grokowski House International 5S1 28 M. Wright finally hired Schindler to work on the Imperial Hotel, leaving 1973 him in charge of his office during his travels to Japan. Wright sent Schindler to Los Angeles in 1920 to supervise construction of his most important American commission of the time, the Hollyhock house for oil heiress Aline Barnsdall. After a visit to Yosemite in October 1921, Schindler decided to stay in Los Angeles and build his own house and studio at Kings Road.

Schindler called his form of modern architecture “Space architecture,” which focused on the design of interior space. He produced a body of work, built almost entirely in Southern California, which embodies his spatial ideas. Starting with his own Kings Road house, a concrete and redwood structure that combined a site plan showing a radical integration of interior and exterior spaces with an Camino 600 1965 Purvis, Leo Purvis, Leo Mid-century Modern 5S3 Reroof 2001 Cerrado Camino 609 1965 Dudley, Ralph W. Dudley, Ralph W. Mid-century Modern 5S3 Reroof 2005 Cerrado 2' deck extension and office conversion 1990; add master Camino del Hopkins, Dennis and bedroom and bath in existing footprint of home 1997; reroof 325 1969 Liu, Tim Walter, James A. Mid-century Modern 5S3 Cielo Louise 1997; replace railing at main stairway with four inch o.c. pickets, replace bedroom railing with nonbearing partition

Alpha-Omega 3CS (2016 5S3 (2016 Add pool 1974; replace skylight 1985; reinforce existing 550 Camino Verde 1973 Li, Carl C. Woo, Helen and Wesley Late Modern Construction Co. DPR Form) DPR Form) iron guardrail 2003

3CS (2016 5S3 (2016 Extend family room windows and cabinets 1973; add pool 611 Camino Verde 1968 Li, Carl C. Mid-century Modern DPR Form) DPR Form) 1969; construct retaining wall 1969

Formerly site of R.H. Gilman's SFR at 1837 Diamond; contractor Replace window with doors - no structural change 1961; Mudgett Building 1861 Diamond Ave 1960 Jochheim, W.C. Mid-century Modern 5S3 O.C. Williams. Built 1913. reroof 1975; repair existing garage rafters 1997; reroof Corporation 1988; replace wood stairs with steel and concrete 1981 Reroof front of house 1982; add pool and spa 2001; build playhouse on rear of property 1939; reroof 1936; reroof 2022 Edgewood Dr 1935 Feverstein, J.L. Frincke, Milton H. Tudor Revival 5S3 2008; add 63 sf breakfast nook, renovate 2 bathrooms 2007; add 225 sf, enlarge kitchen area - add butlers pantry,

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Erect awnings 1950; kitchen and bathroom remodel 2003; reroof 1980; commercial tenant improvements 1996; reroof west end of warehouse 1970; construct offices and install Premier Tile & Marble ceiling 1971; reroof 1973; repair roof 1966; moving door 1001 El Centro St 1950 Pomeroy, P.S. Mid-century Modern 5S3 Co. and drywall ceiling and walls at clean room 1973; interior partitions and floor system 1973; reroof 1997; demolish existing ram and modify front entrance for accessibility 2012 Formerly the site of a 1925 house (per job cards at SPPL) 1122 El Centro St 1967 Jasper, Richard N. Bertch, George Seven J. Investment Co. New Formalist 5S3

Dagermangy, Dagermangy, Gazebo adjacent to swimming pool 1979; swimming pool 701 El Tesorito St 1971 Dagermangy, Edward Dagermangy House Late Modern 3CS 5S3 Edward Edward 1978 Formerly site of gas station owned by General Petroleum. Demolished March 26, 1964 (per job cards at SPPL).

Born in St. Louis, Louis L. Armét (1914-1981), AIA, moved to Los Angeles when he was 13. After graduating from Los Angeles High School and Loyola University, he went to architecture school at the University of Southern California and graduated in 1939. Armét worked for the Navy Department of Design at Pearl Harbor from May 1941 to February 1943, where he designed warehouses and buildings for ship repair. He worked from 1943 to 1946 for the Seabees. Armét became a licensed architect in 1946. He met Eldon C. Davis while the two of them were working at the architecture firm of Spaulding and Rex. They founded Armét & Davis in 1947. They Addition to the restaurant to accommodate 40 more seats Preble, Richard and 5S3 (2016 made in 1970 (SPR 1/14/1970) General rehab 1972; install 601 Fair Oaks Ave 1964 Armet & Davis E & T Constructors Preble's; Sheri's Googie worked together until 1972 designing churches, banks, bowling alleys, schools, and Udall, Wendell DPR Form) more. They are best known for their many Googie-style coffee shops including window 1975; enlarge dining area 1970; build retaining wall Clock’s in Inglewood (1951), Norm’s on South Figueroa in Los Angeles (1954), 1970; garden walls 1980. Huddle’s Cloverfield in Santa Monica (1955), Pann’s in Westchester (1956), and the Holiday Bowl and Coffee Shop in Los Angeles (1957).

Eldon C. Davis, AIA, graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in architecture. Davis worked with Army engineers, Phelps-Dodge Mines in Arizona, and Navy Design Office on Terminal Island. Davis met Louis Logue Armét while the two of them were working at the architecture firm of Spaulding and Rex. They founded Armét & Davis in 1947. They worked together until 1972 designing churches, banks, bowling alleys, schools, and more. They are best known for their many Googie-style coffee shops including Clock’s in Inglewood (1951), Norm’s on Reroof 2011; addition and modernization of medical and dental offices 1976; add. of room and alterations 1941; reroof 1943; reroof garage 1954; addition to two single Reid, Dr. J. Robert and 5S3 (2016 office buildings 1964; reroof 1964. Note on permit cover 1016 Fair Oaks Ave 1938 Mygatt, L.J. Neoclassical Revival Gladys T. DPR Form) sheet says demolished 8/11/1975. This appears to refer to a small frame dwelling used as an office until 1975. It is occasionally unclear which building alterations were performed on, but any alterations clearly associated with A number of low-scale commercial offices were constructed in South Pasadena during this period. The most notable example is the Community Facilities Planners (CFP) Building at 1414 Fair Oaks Avenue, designed by Smith & Williams, with prominent landscape architect Garrett Eckbo, in 1958 (South Pasadena Landmark #46). Community Facilities Planners was a loose consortium of several different disciplines that would collaborate on large jobs. The first participants in CFP were Smith and Williams, architecture; Eckbo, Dean and Williams, landscape architecture; John Kariotis, structural engineering; Simon Eisner, city planning; and Selje and Bond, interiors. Won the "Design in Steel" award for design using structural steel in American Iron and Steel Institute's 1963 competition (SPR 3/25/1963)

Landscape architect Garrett Eckbo, FASLA, was one of the central figures in modern landscape design. Through several highly successful collaborations Eckbo became a leading practitioner of the "California style" of landscape architecture. His first firm, Eckbo, Royston & Williams, established an office in Pasadena in 1946. They designed landscapes Myers Brothers for several Case Study program architects. In 1958, the firm became Eckbo, Dean & Extend existing roof to enclose second floor balcony 1983; Smith & Williams; (1960); Ted Tyler, Community Williams, and, in 1967, Eckbo, Dean, Austin & Williams (EDAW). Eckbo also spent several tenant improvement and site improvement buildings 2-4 Bedell & Ogg; Smith & 1414 Fair Oaks Ave 1958 Garrett Eckbo Inc. (1958 & 1959); Facilities Planners Mid-century Modern 5S1 46 years as chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture at UC Berkeley. and 6 1982; tenant improvement suite 1 - fill in roof area Williams (1969) (landscape) Shepard & Morgan (CFP) Building Whitney R. Smith (1911-2002), FAIA was born in Pasadena, and received a bachelor's and walls 1983; interior remodel 1987; misc. canopy and (1969) degree in architecture from USC in 1934. During the Depression he picked up drafting and toilet alteration; T-bar o/g in existing offices 1995 design work with Harwell Hamilton Harris, Lawrence Test, Kem Weber, and William Pereira, among others. Smith also drew film scenes for Universal Studios, and designed subsistence housing for federal New Deal programs. During World War II Smith worked on housing for war workers and designed a shopping center for Linda Vista, the site of the largest housing tract built for the war effort before the attack on Pearl Harbor. In the mid- 1940s, Smith designed two Case Study Houses: Case Study House 5, the Loggia House (1945), and Case Study House 12, the Lath House (1946). Although both projects were unrealized, they received widespread attention. Between 1948 and 1951, Smith worked alongside A. Quincy Jones, Edgardo Contini, and landscape architect Garrett Eckbo on the design of the Mutual Housing Association Tract in Brentwood.

In 1949, Smith formed partnership with Wayne R. Williams (1919-2007). The highly successful collaboration of Smith & WIilliams produced numerous award-winning projects, including private residences, schools, community buildings, and recreational facilities. Smith

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1616 Fair Oaks Ave 1940 Coyle, Ernest B. Mortimer, Wendell R. Minimal Traditional 5S3 Reroof 1952; reroof 2004; reroof 1968 Reroof carports 1994; reroof apartment building 1996; remodel 2 apartments into 1 1967; reroof 1968; reroof 1700 Fair Oaks Ave 1939 Doughty, Glenn A. Myers & Schissler Minimal Traditional 5S3 1984; reroof 1996; brick parkway paving 1963; termite repair, foundation area wall and attic 1957; reroof 1946; SPR 3/3/1959 notes that this building was a two story office building containing some 8300 square feet of rentable area to be ready in July. Certificate of occupancy lists no architect. Reroof lower level 1981; remove non-bearing partition, 5S3 (2016 provide 2 new openings, move existing door 1968; interior 1810 Fair Oaks Ave 1959 Pletsch, Theodore L. Paulson, J.F. Paulson, J.F. Paulson Building Mid-century Modern Theodore Pletsch (1901-1990), AIA, was born in Iowa Falls, Iowa. He DPR Form) moved with his family to Pasadena when he was eleven years old, office renovation 2002; interior non-structural demolition and graduated from Pasadena High School in 1920. In 1925, Pletsch 2002; support structure for roof mounted generator 2014 received his B.Arch from USC. Credited with designing over 1300 buildings, notable projects include the San Marino Tribune building and the Paulson Building (1810 Fair Oaks Avenue) Not fully visible from the public right-of-way; evaluation could not be 863 Flores de Oro 1965 Bennett, J. Russell Lander, Robert L. Mid-century Modern 7R Reroof 1985 completed. SPR 7/5/1961 notes that this building was adjacent to the post office, and consisted of four suites and off-street parking.

Herbert Riley (1914-2001), AIA, was born in Los Angeles. He received his B.Arch from the University of Southern California in 1936. He formed Riley & Levanas, his first partnership in 1948; and Add partitions in existing office 1962; remodel: new first 5S3 (2016 floor exist south side and room/corridor remodel 1987; 1015 Fremont Ave 1961 Riley, Herbert E. Mannes, Lloyd A. Mannes, Lloyd A. Mid-century Modern another partnership, Riley, Bissell, and Associates, from 1967 to DPR Form) 1970, when he retired. Between 1949 and 1967, Riley maintained a remodel existing office building 1974; partition for second solo practice. floor rear room 1969

Architect Jean Roth Driskel, FAIA, had her offices at this address. Reroof 2013; reroof 1998; remove eight feet of non-bearing 1017 Fremont Ave 1968 Bogart, Paul Greminger/Davis Inc. Amende & Shultz, Inc. Late Modern 5S3 wall 2003; build exray [sic] shield and apply leaded drywall Paul Bogart (1931- ) was born in Los Angeles. He attended the 2003 University of California, Berkeley from 1949 to 1953, and the Taliesin Five unit apartment building (SPR 2/6/1948) 1811 Fremont Ave 1948 Hall, Philip J. Minimal Traditional 5S3 Reroof carport 1973; reroof 1963

1929 Fremont Ave 1949 Fain, Walter C. Patten, Charles Carlsyle Minimal Traditional 5S3 Reroof 1979; reroof 2006 Design approved by City Council in 1963. Granted variance permitting the Y to construct a 2 story building with an enclosed pool, parking facilities for 20 cars surrounded by a 40-inch high wall, and a five-foot setback on La Senda instead of the required 15 feet (SPR 2/18/1963) Dedicated March 19, 1966 (SPR 3/19/1966)

David Smith (1886-1964), was born in Kentucky. Little is known about his education or early career. In 1927 he entered a partnership with Norman Foote Marsh and Henry Powell. During the 1930s and early 1940s, Marsh, Smith & Powell designed numerous school commissions that garnered national attention. Their work brought together the latest ideas in functional site plans and child-centered buildings and classrooms, with the all- Reroof 2007; reroof over pool area 1990; construct TT important indoor-outdoor spaces and connections. The firm served as the system demountable office partition 1976; remove existing Smith, Powell & South Pasadena 5S3 (2016 non bearing partition in basement area 1998; reroof 1999; 1605 Garfield Ave 1965 Steed Brothers YMCA of Metro LA Mid-century Modern University Architect for the University of Southern California, and employed Morgridge San Marino YMCA DPR Form) a number of USC architecture alumni, including Thornton M. Abell, William replace roof structure over swimming pool 1990; radial F. Cody, and Whitney R. Smith. After Marsh died in 1955, Powell and Smith reinforcing 1991; flag pole 1967; reroof rear flat roof of took on a new partner, forming Smith, Powell & Morgridge. The firm building 1983 continued in many different iterations.

Herbert Powell (1898-1996), FAIA, was born in Chicago. He received his A.B. from the University of Redlands in 1920, and his A.M. from Harvard University in 1921. He received his license in 1928. In 1927 he entered a partnership with Norman Foote Marsh and David D. Smith. During the 1930s and early 1940s, Marsh, Smith & Powell designed numerous school commissions that garnered national attention. Their work brought together the latest ideas in functional site plans and child-centered buildings and classrooms, with the all-important indoor-outdoor spaces and connections. The firm served as the University Architect for the University of Southern

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224 Grand Ave 1959 None Martin & Associates Martin & Associates Ranch 6Z Replace bathroom/windows 2008; reroof 1993

Fitzgerald Not fully visible from the public right-of-way; evaluation could not be coBasement with driveway over 1949; add landscape, 300 Grand Ave 1949 Engineering & Fitzgerald, Ruth K. Unknown/Not visible 7R irrigation, tennis courts 1986; recreation room addition and Construction basement remodel 1986; add granite swimming pool and Earnshaw, Charles Construct building 12x16 per code 1973; remove roof 304 Grand Ave 1969 Brown, J.B. Tyler, Ted Mid-century Modern 5S3 William sheeting 1992

659 Grand Ave 1950 Smee, Fred C. Hall, Philip J. Mid-century Modern 5S3 Reroof 1972

5S3 (2016 821 Grevelia St 1949 French, Inez Minimal Traditional 22 unit apartment building (SPR 8/5/1948); reroof 2004 DPR Form)

1947; 1750 Grevelia St Clay, Roland G. Clay, Roland G. Minimal Traditional 5S3 Reroof 1973; Reroof garage 2003 1949

1768 Grevelia St 1948 Shepard & Morgan Shepard & Morgan Minimal Traditional 5S3 Reroof 1999; reroof 1968

Southern Pacific Railroad land, leased to Vic Martin to build 14 unit apartment building with attached 21 carports. Remodel - convert two apartments into one apartment Southern Pacific Rail 5S3 (2016 Roland A. Ettinger (b. 1932) was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He 2000; rebuild shed and fence 1998; reroof carports 1996; 1777 Grevelia St 1962 Ettinger, Roland A. Martin, Varick D., Jr. Mid-century Modern Road DPR Form) received his B.Arch from USC in 1958. structural supports and pier restoration 1980; reroof carports 1975; reroof 1997-1998

H. Douglas Byles (1923-2001) was born in Evanston, Illinois. He received his B.Arch from USC in 1949. Before organizing his own practice in 1953, Byles worked for Smith & Williams, Smith Williams & Weston, and Byles, Weston & Rudolph. Ranch, Asian- 3S (2016 3CS (2016 5S3 (2016 Repair garage opening, new garage door and header 1998; 220 Hillside Rd 1954 Byles, H.D. Roulac Co. Johns, George influenced DPR Form) DPR Form) DPR Form) reroof 1984; reroof 2005; add dining room 1968

Steel construction. Structural steel furnished by Bethlehem Steel Office interior alteration 1977; remove cabinets and cut Corporation (SPR 7/5/1967) opening through partition (nonbearing) 1974; install 3x8 door to suite 516 (year unclear); add cellular antennas Ragnar C. Qvale (1915-2001) was born in Trondheim, Norway. 1997; install new wall, new ceiling 1970; tenant improvement first floor 1992; tenant improvements 1996; tenant improvement 1990; infill stair area 4x14 with new floor add 282 square feet new glass 1987; replace drywall 2002; tenant improvement 2005; demolish walls, remove interior non-bearing partitions 2001; replace exterior glass, R. C. Qvale, Chanen Construction 5S3 (2016 1499 E Huntington Dr 1967 Qvale, Ragnar C. Bank of Pasadena New Formalist clad existing exterior mullions 2002; demolish a wall, Associates Co. DPR Form) window, and doors 2000; unmanned telecommunication facility 2000; repair appx. 40 sq. ft. ceiling tile 2001; reroof 1989; alter office interior 1990; unmanned telecommunication facility 2005; ceiling repair for ground floor 2002; tenant improvements suite 305 2008; 6 antennas on existing screen wall and 4 cabinets on existing rooftop 2007; restroom renovation 2, 3, 4, 5 men's and women's ado compliance; replace 2 antennas 2013; install LTE cabinets, fence existing facility 2012; interior

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Construction began on April 4, 1969, and the first meeting was held Church of Jesus there on June 7, 1970, but the building was not dedicated until Christ of Latter Day August 23, 1970 (SPR 8/26/1970) Saints (1 story Church of Jesus Add classrooms and offices 1980; construct a storage Little, Robert J. & Church of Jesus Christ of 5S3 (2016 1919 E Huntington Dr 1969 church building); Christ of Latter Day Late Modern building 1983; remodel church, new landscaping, reroof, Lawrence, Reed Latter Day Saints DPR Form) R.S. Bower Saints and first floor 550 sf addition 1993 Construction Co. (Parking lot)

1330 Indiana Ave 1950 Manning, Phillip E. Mid-century Modern 5S3 Reroof 1994

1399 Indiana Ave 1953 Salzer, W.J. Mid-century Modern 5S3 No permit information available.

New 2 car garage 2007; carport 2 space, replace deck 1410 Indiana Ave 1955 Ketchum, H.E. Jones, Harold, Jr. Jones, Harold C. Mid-century Modern 5S3 1982; addition, bedroom, and bath 1993; reroof 1979 Deck and trellis 1978; covered porch 1979; recreation room 1416 Indiana Ave 1956 Roche, Preston Roche, Preston Mid-century Modern 5S3 and deck 1980; foundation - caissons only 1980; reroof 1973; reroof 1990; add pool 1970; trellis at entry 1980 The original permit for this building was for a 5-room 1465 Indiana Ave 1947 Gayman, W.M. Mid-century Modern 5S3 concrete dwelling and 2-car garage (SPR 7/5/1946) Gilbert Hershberger (b.1927), AIA, was born in Ventura, California. Carport storage cabinet 1963; reroof 2005; interior finish 1471 Indiana Ave 1955 Hershberger, Gilbert Hershberger, Gilbert Hershberger, Gilbert Mid-century Modern 5S3 He received his B.Arch from the University of Southern California in work on addition 1991; workshop and storage addition 1956. He began his own architectural practice in 1962. above existing garage with stair tower and trellis Deck addition under exist/carport 7 storage cabinets 1963; 1481 Indiana Ave 1960 Pugsley, John L. Ross, Robert L. Ross, Robert L. Mid-century Modern 5S3 repair termite damage 2003 Gilbert Hershberger (b.1927), AIA, was born in Ventura, California. He received his B.Arch from the University of Southern California in Traverse Dabolt, Laurence L. and 5S3 (2016 1956. He began his own architectural practice in 1962. Reroof 1982; repair deck and handrail 2004; reroof 2012; 1501 Indiana Ave 1963 Hershberger, Gilbert Mid-century Modern Construction J.M. DPR Form) reroof 2015

Santa Anita Not fully visible from the public right-of-way; evaluation could not be 1506 Indiana Ave 1959 Piper, Renee Ranch 7R Reroof 1999 Construction completed. Not fully visible from the public right-of-way; evaluation could not be Reroof 1986; construct bedroom, bath, laundry room under Gardner Drafting Calabrese, Anilo P. Calabrese, Anilo P. and 1510 Indiana Ave 1956 Mid-century Modern 7R completed. existing residence; replacement of existing wood deck, Service & Rose A. Rose A. stairway, and railing, add new pergola 2009 Not fully visible from the public right-of-way; evaluation could not be Construct retaining wall 1964; retaining wall 1964; add 1523 Indiana Ave 1959 El Dorado Builders Tamblyn, E.R. Unknown/Not visible 7R completed. porch deck and install 6' sliding door to existing residence 1963; remodel garage 1992; repair earthquake damage 1566 Indiana Ave 1961 Aubrey, Lloyd Aubrey, Lloyd Late Modern 5S3 Retaining wall 1963; framing for garage doors 1976

5S3 (2016 Garage roll up door to existing garage 1983; patio cover 1619 Indiana Ave 1965 Terry, W. Dale Terry, W. Dale Late Modern DPR Form) 10x12 1999; garden wall 1979; reroof 1985; reroof 2004

5S3 (2016 1014 Kendall Ave 1951 Swisher, Kenneth J. Swisher, Kenneth J. Minimal Traditional Reroof 1 garage 1970; patch holes in drywall 2003 DPR Form)

Haas, Theodore and 1938 La Fremontia St 1968 Woodruff, Donald B. Haas, Theodore 5S3 Reroof 2001; reroof 2015 Audrey

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2nd story room addition 1975; reroof 1984; reroof 1999; 1975 La Fremontia St 1975 Liu, Timothy L.T Liu, Timothy L.T 5S3 reroof 2011 Siodmak, Doreen and Doreen and In 1969 the house appeared in the Los Angeles Times Home 2050 La Fremontia St 1967 Park, H. Young Walter, James A. 5S3 No permit information available. Geoffrey Geoffrey Siodmak Magazine with pictures by Leland Y. Lee. R. Van Buren Livingston (1901-1988), AIA, was born in South Livingston, R. Van Hames, J. Foster and Backyard trellis/patio (not connected to house); reroof 1818 La Manzanita St 1968 Murphy, J.E. Mid-century Modern 5S3 Pittsburg, Tennessee. He received his B.Arch from the University of Buren Pamela L. 1979; add pool 1971 Southern California in 1925, and his M.S. Arch. From Pacific Coast Woodman, Thomas Thomas W. Woodman (1932) was born in Houston, Texas. He Reroof 1978;interior renovations and selected window 1821 La Manzanita St 1966 Desser, Louis Desser, Louis and Elain Mid-century Modern 5S3 W. received his B.Arch from USC in 1961. He maintained a solo replacement and new garage doors and skylights 2010; Judi Shur notes that the architect that designed this house, 1401 Via 757 La Portada St 1970 Late Modern 5S3 Del Rey, and 763 La Portada lives next door with his son. No permit No permit information available. evidence to support. Judi Shur notes that the architect that designed this house, 1401 Via 763 La Portada St 1970 Late Modern 5S3 No permit information available. Del Rey, and 757 La Portada lives here with his son. No permit Miller Fong (1941- ), AIA, was born in Los Angeles. He received his B.Arch. from the University of Southern California in 1964. He worked for Neptune & Thomas Associates in 1965, the Bechtel Corporation from 1965 to 1969, and, after receiving his license in 1968, formed Repair garage due to fire damage 1990; replace interior Fong, Theodore S. and Ted and Alice Fong 3S (2016 3CS (2016 5S3 (2016 his own practice in 1970. He is a senior lecturer at the University of 1746 Las Palmitas St 1965 Fong, Miller Fong, Theodore S. Mid-century Modern wall covering 1990; reroof 2010. No architect listed on the Alice Residence DPR Form) DPR Form) DPR Form) Southern California School of Architecture. In addition to his architectural practice, Fong was the principal designer for Fong certificate of occupancy. Brother Co., his family's furniture business, manufacturing rattan and wicker furniture for the hospitality industry. His architecture and furniture designs have been published in numerous magazines and newspapers and his Zen-inspired Lotus chair (1968) is in the 1755 Las Palmitas St 1965 Furbush, Pete Furbush, Pete Mid-century Modern 5S3 Add bedroom 1978 R.H. Lesser (1913-1987), AIA was born in Germany. He studied at the University of Gottingen, Germany from 1932 to 1933, and Building permit 1940 - eighteen unit apartment building and Fair Oaks - Laurel, received his B.S. in Architecture from the University of Illinois in Lesser, R.H. and Fair Oaks - Laurel, Inc. 5S3 (2016 five-room residence to be erected at the northeast corner 1540 Laurel St 1961 Inc. Coldwater Mid-century Modern 1940, after which he conducted post graduate work at Illinois Institute Lesser, R.C. Coldwater Corporation DPR Form) of Fair Oaks and Laurel (SPR 3/1/1941) Reroof 1999; Corporation of Technology. He maintained a solo practice. install 12 window awnings 1968

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R.L. Lohman and George C. Lane leased the ground on which the golf course sits from the City of South Pasadena in 1954. The Johnson, William H. Lohman, R.L. and Lane, Arroyo Seco Golf original lease ended in 1989, and Lohman and Lane renewed the 920 Lohman Ln 1954 7R (golf course) George C., lessees Club lease until 2010. Between 1954 and 1960, Lohman and Lane built a clubhouse, 18-hole golf course, driving range, and archery range, and installed play equipment for children, a miniature train, and a miniature golf course on the property. (Arroyo Seco Golf Course lease agreement, SPPL)

Sorensen, Leo H. and 200 Los Laureles St 1966 Wencon Corporation Mid-century Modern 5S3 Reroof 2010 Jane Add bedroom, bath, and hobby shop 1950; reroof garage and residence 1962; reframe and reroof garage 2011; Spanish Colonial 1421 Maple St 1936 Dick Brothers Black, Dr. Edward 5S3 reroof 1980; remodel kitchen, change drywall, remove wall, Revival first floor bathroom remodel and second floor bathroom remodel 2011; cancel 3 windows, change 4 windows, build Lloyd A. Steffgen (1896-1960), AIA, was born in California in 1896. Re-roof deck 1965; reroof rear deck 1943; reroof 1970; He was a set architect for the motion picture industry in the 1940s, demolish garage 1976; reroof garage 1970; build playroom 1708 Marengo Ave 1937 Steffgen, Lloyd Larson & McCarthy Case, Albert T. English Revival 5S3 and became a member of the AIA in 1946. He died in Los Angeles in by pool 1976; add pool 1976; remodel kitchen, add family 1960. room, laundry room and carport 1977 300 Meridian Ave 1938 French Revival 5S3 No permit information available. Martin Associates, 2074 Milan Ave 1960 Martin Associates, Inc. Mid-century Modern 5S3 Add den and 3/4 bath 1963 Inc.

5S3 (2016 Reroof 1968; reroof garages and laundry room 1976; reroof 421 Mission St 1953 Chrisman, Neil Coffman, H.B. Chrisman, Neil Minimal Traditional DPR Form) 2000

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Mission Gardens was billed as South Pasadena's largest apartment buildings (SPR 2/18/1954) 440 Mission St 1953 Wilson, R.L. Evans, T.L. Specktor, R. Mission Gardens Minimal Traditional 5S3 Reroof 1970; wall repair - auto damage 1987; reroof 2004

Repair gravel guard, correct leaks, clean and paint gutters 1963; change fixed windows to openable windows 1961; conference room type V addition 1993; interior partitions, 505 Mission St 1955 Thorsland, John H. LeClerg, V.C. Snow & Company Mid-century Modern 5S3 doors, tenant improvement 1992; reroof 1970; tenant improvements 1994; interior alterations - non-bearing partitions 1984; 14x6 high concrete wall 1997; install 2 Add second story storage 1971; install temporary movable 520 Mission St 1966 Shafer, Robert Shafer, Robert Mid-century Modern 5S3 office partitions 1967; patch roof 1975; reroof 1982 Reroof 2008; install antennas 2008, 2010; install flag pole 815 Mission St 1939 City of South Pasadena Municipal Plunge Mediterranean Revival 5S1 45 2002; reroof 1983; construct bathroom 1980; patio beam 1988; restroom remodel 2001 1953- 202 Monterey Rd Mid-century Modern 5S3 No permit information available. 1958

317 Monterey Rd 1959 Montecito Mid-century Modern 5S3 No permit information available. In Southern California, where the presence of the aircraft industry was significant, the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft manufacturing plant attempted to convert its facility from the construction of planes to the construction of houses. Noted industrial designer and South Pasadena resident Henry Dreyfuss and architect Edward Larrabee Barnes collaborated on the “Vultee,” the only house ever known to have been built in an aircraft factory. Also known as the “Fleet” home, the prefabricated house was marketed by South Pasadena resident and President of Southern California Homes, Inc., Reginald S. Fleet. The Fleet House is located at 325 Monterey Road, and is designated as South Pasadena Landmark #51.

Henry Dreyfuss (1904-1972) apprenticed with prominent theatrical designer Barnes, Edward Norman Bel Geddes before gaining prominence as one of the first celebrity Southern California Reginald S. Fleet 325 Monterey Rd 1947 Larrabee; Dreyfuss, Vultee Aircraft Mid-century Modern 5S1 51 industrial designers of the mid-20th century. In addition to designing No permit information available. Homes, Inc. House Henry locomotives, steamships, airplanes, and John Deere tractors, Dreyfuss developed a wide array of household products that would become emblematic of their time. His creations included the Westclox “Big Ben” alarm clock, the “Princess” and “Trimline” telephones, and the Hoover Constellation vacuum cleaner. Dreyfuss eventually settled in South Pasadena, where he maintained his home and West Coast studio at 500 Columbia Street.

Edward Larrabee Barnes (1915-2004), FAIA, was born in Chicago, Illinois. He received his B.Arch. and M.Arch from Harvard University in 1938 and 1942, respectively. After World War II, he worked in Los Angeles for Henry Dreyfuss, designing prototypes for mass-produced homes. When the federal government dropped funding for the mass-produced housing 372 Monterey Rd 1957 Sholty, Roland M. Tamkin, Hayward Mid-century Modern 5S3 Reroof 1993 Flemming & Ballance Brothers, 400 Monterey Rd 1964 Ballance Brothers, Inc. Mid-century Modern 5S3 Reroof 1984 Coppedge & Inc.

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Charles and Philomena Harrison are listed at 405 Monterey in 1965 directory. Real estate ad says "Custom built in 1956 the home features a post and beam great room with soaring ceilings and floor-to-roofline walls of glass that frame sweeping views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Multiple exterior doors, reminiscent of shoji screens, slide open to the natural surroundings..."

Whitney R. Smith (1911-2002), FAIA was born in Pasadena, and received a bachelor's degree in architecture from USC in 1934. During the Depression he picked up drafting and design work with Harwell Hamilton Harris, Lawrence Test, Kem Weber, and William Pereira, among others. Smith also drew film scenes for Universal Studios, and designed subsistence housing for federal New Deal programs. During World War II Smith worked on housing for war workers and Reroof 1967; add pool 1971; add concrete block retaining Mr. and Mrs. designed a shopping center for Linda Vista, the site of the largest housing tract built wall in back yard 1971; carport addition 2004; convert 405 Monterey Rd 1956 Smith & Williams Tyler, Ted Harrison, Charles A. Charles A. Harrison Mid-century Modern 7R for the war effort before the attack on Pearl Harbor. In the mid-1940s, Smith existing garage to recreation room, carport, new bathroom house designed two Case Study Houses: Case Study House 5, the Loggia House (1945), and Case Study House 12, the Lath House (1946). Although both projects were 2003; reroof 2006; reroof 1986 unrealized, they received widespread attention. Between 1948 and 1951, Smith worked alongside A. Quincy Jones, Edgardo Contini, and landscape architect Garrett Eckbo on the design of the Mutual Housing Association Tract in Brentwood.

In 1949, Smith formed partnership with Wayne R. Williams (1919-2007). The highly successful collaboration of Smith & Wayne produced numerous award-winning projects, including private residences, schools, community buildings, and recreational facilities. Smith operated his own private practice in South Pasadena until the mid-1980s. His personal projects include the auditorium for the Huntington Library, the Pasadena Neighborhood Church, and the art studio and gymnasium at Westridge School for Girls in Pasadena. Smith taught architecture and planning at USC and at Scripps College in Claremont. He served on the Planning Commission and the Community Redevelopment Agency of South Pasadena During his career Reroof house 2012; house built 1964, garage built 1956; 516 Monterey Rd 1964 Colletta & Edgley Demaree, John Mid-century Modern 5S3 add 10x21 deck to rear deck 1966; reroof 1983; reroof east 617 Mound Ave 1957 Mid-century Modern 5S3 No permit information available. John Galbraith (1923- ) studied architecture after serving as a Captain in the United States Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1947; he Steel trellis 2008; pool 10x16x3 1/2 deck free standing pool received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington in kit "endless pool" 2008; block walls/fence/handrails/retaining walls 2008; drywall ceilings 1313 Mountain View Ave 1956 Galbraith, John F. Clifton, H.E. Ivers, Jessie Mid-century Modern 5S3 1949. After graduation, Galbraith moved to Pasadena. His first professional position was as a designer-draftsman in the office of 3 bedrooms, family, den, insulation 2004; remodel well-known local architect Harold J. Bissner. Galbraith opened his bathroom, new toilet, new sink, faucet and cabinet, drywall own office in Pasadena in 1952. He designed a number of replacement 2012 commercial and institutional structures, but was best-known for his Not fully visible from the public right-of-way; evaluation could not be Add basement floor and exterior decks 1972; add fireplace Langworth, J. completed. 1976; extend lower level bedroom into existing crawl space 1324 Mountain View Ave 1967 Cox, Arthur Cox, Arthur Unknown/Not visible 7R Lamont 1985; carport wall alteration/infill/conversion to two-car garage 1990; enlarge living room, add closet 1985; reroof "This was the longtime home of architect Jean Roth Driskel, the third woman to be elected to the American Institute of Architects' College of Fellows. According to a 2001 LA Times article, Driskel designed and built the redwood and glass residence for her family between 1948 and 1951. (Curbed)

Jean Roth Driskel (1915-1971), FAIA, was born in Leavenworth, Washington. She attended Fairhaven High School, graduating in 1932, following which she attended the University of Washington for Change out 37 windows and 8 doors 2013 (window four years and the Art Center School in Los Angeles for one year. schedule in permit file), addition to single family residence 1327 Mountain View Ave 1952 Driskel, Jean Roth Driskel, R.E. Driskel, R.E. and Jean Mid-century Modern 5S3 She then worked as a draftsman and designer for R. Walker, (extend dining area) 1959; addition to bedroom and roof Architect from 1942 to 1946, and as a designer for A. Quincy Jones, over terrace 1966; wooden deck on southeast corner of Architect, from 1946 to 1948. Notable works include Able patio 1982, reroof 2002 Manufacturing Co, South Gate California (1949); Norden-Ketay Corporation, Gardena, California (1956); Edwards Office Building, North Hollywood, California (1957); Nic-L-Silver Battery Co., Los Angeles (1959); Arcadia Assistance League Clubhouse, Arcadia, California (1965); Melbye Residence, South Pasadena, California (1967); Welton-Black Residence, Sedona, Arizona (1970); Leary Residence, South Pasadena, California (1968); and Driskel Residence, South Pasadena, California (1952). Received her CA hit t ' li i 1949 AZ i 1969 CO i 1970 FIRMS 1948 1230 Oak Hill Ave 1950 Mid-century Modern 5S3 No permit information available.

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5S3 (2016 1260 Oak Hill Ave 1955 Mid-century Modern No permit information available. DPR Form)

1303 Oak Hill Pl 1949 Ranch 5S3 Voluntary seismic retrofit 2013 In 1951 local architect Robert Tryon designed and built this home for his family. (Curbed)

100 Oak Hill Ter 1951 Tryon, Robert Mid-century Modern 5S3 Robert Tryon (1919 -2010), AIA, was born in Los Angeles. In 1957, No permit information available. Tryon formed a partnership with George Foy. In 1965, Jean Roth Driskel joined the partnership, forming Driskel, Tryon & Foy, AIA. Foy left the partnership in 1967. Construct tool shed 1967; enclose rear lanai (glass) 1970; Breniman. Frank and 444 Oaklawn Ave 1957 Breniman, Frank Ranch 5S3 erect 11'x11.5' covered storage area in rear yard 1973; Franken, Ernest C. erect open storage area at rear of existing tool shed 1974; Roof repair 1964; reroof 1982; reroof 2012; shower repair - 1800 Olive Ave 1950 Dike & Lownes, Inc. Richardson, Walter Ranch 5S3 new pan and tile repair 1967 Double up roof joist in garage 1964; 2 exterior flash curb South Pasadena South Pasadena walls and repair garage 1964; reroof garage buildings Development Company, 628 Orange Grove Ave 1948 Development English Revival 5S3 1963; reroof 1966; install cabinets, 2 walls, non-structural, Inc.; Orange Grove Company, Inc. no window changes 1967; remove steps at rear of property Avenue Association and install ramp 2007

810 Orange Grove Ave 1958 Reichl & Starkman Lee, Nat C. Lee, Nat C. Mid-century Modern 5S3 Reroof 1998; repair to perimeter and roof drainage 2009

Roland Decker Pierson (1923-1979), AIA, was born in Oceanside, California. He studied chemistry at UCLA in 1942, and, after World Construct 3-office addition to existing office building 1964; Pierson, Roland Martin Associates, War II, studied architecture at the University of California, Berkeley, 1510 Oxley St 1961 Bond, Allan D. Oxley Building Mid-century Modern 5S3 paint and redwood siding over exterior stucco (non- Decker Inc. graduating with his B.A. in 1950. Following his graduation, Pierson worked as a draftsman and designer for the AT & SF Railroad Coast structural) Lines, job captain and designer for Arthur Drielsma, project architect for Smith, Powell & Morgridge, and staff architect for C.F. Braun &

Reroof 1976; add 10 storage lockers in carport area 1974; Currie, R.A. and Seman, 5S3 (2016 reroof 1993; reroof 2000; repair existing 50 side 332 Pasadena Ave 1961 Currie, J.F. Currie & Seaman Mid-century Modern R.R. DPR Form) beams/posts 2004; repair damaged 2x4 studs of carport 2004

Reroof 1965; reroof 1968; build shed type for washer and 390 Pasadena Ave 1948 Colegrove, D.R P.C. Lumber Co. Inc. Minimal Traditional 5S3 dryer 1976; reroof 1999 Sixteen unit "own your own apartment" sales program. One bedroom, one bedroom and den, and two bedroom deluxe apartments (SPR 6/20/1962)

Mudget Taylor Mudget Taylor Building 5S3 (2016 1133 Pine St 1962 Hawaiian Gardens Tiki No permit information available. Building Corporation Corporation DPR Form)

1210 Pine St 1938 English Revival 5S3 No permit information available.

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A/C Condenser unit relocated August 1967; stall shower and "p" trap installed May 1977; water softener added Rosemead November 1966; walls/floor removed, stall shower replaced 71 Pine Crest Dr 1965 Severa, D.A. Berge, Orin Mid-century Modern 5S3 Construction Co. and new sub-drain, pan, and tile walls added March 1985; voluntary retrofit November 2002 - added Simpson UFP plates to augment existing anchorage; repaired a beam, Nyberg & Bissner was comprised of John E. Nyberg (1926-2001) and Harold J. Bissner, Jr. (1901-1988), AIA. Harold J. Bissner was a well- known Pasadena architect who designed many residences and 73 Pine Crest Dr 1959 Nyberg & Bissner Nyberg & Bissner Bissner, Harold, Jr. Mid-century Modern 5S3 commercial buildings in the city over his long career. Bissner Reroof 1966; reroof 2006 specialized in the Spanish Colonial Revival and Monterey Revival styles, particularly in the 1920s and early 1930s. In the postwar years, Bissner designed private residences, commercial structures, and apartment buildings in a range of styles, from high-style Modern Nyberg & Bissner was comprised of John E. Nyberg (1926-2001) and Harold J. Bissner, Jr. (1901-1988), AIA. Harold J. Bissner was a well- known Pasadena architect who designed many residences and Porch enclosed 1962; termite repairs 1961; repair existing 75 Pine Crest Dr 1959 Nyberg & Bissner Nyberg & Bissner Bissner, Harold, Jr. Mid-century Modern 5S3 commercial buildings in the city over his long career. Bissner specialized in the Spanish Colonial Revival and Monterey Revival steps and stairs 1996; reroof 2014 styles, particularly in the 1920s and early 1930s. In the postwar years, Bissner designed private residences, commercial structures, and apartment buildings in a range of styles, from high-style Modern Rendering in SPR 8/3/1954 635 Prospect Ave 1954 Lapson, Charles Lapson, Charles Mid-century Modern 5S3 No permit information available.

5S3 (2016 640 Prospect Ave 1961 Pollock & Palmer Lownes Construction Shaw, John and Julie Mid-century Modern Reroof 1976; reroof 1997; restore 1 unit after fire 1997 DPR Form)

Whitehead, Gerald Replace all rotted wood 2012; reroof 2012; install 3kw pv 714 Prospect Ave 1963 Whitehead, Gerald L. Mid-century Modern 5S3 L. solar system on rooftop of carport 2013 Johnson & Grayhead Grayhead Construction 1831 Ramona Ave 1963 Mid-century Modern 5S3 Reroof 1973 D'Agostino Construction Company In 1959-1960, Baker expanded the Raymond Hill development again with “Fireside Manor-Raymondale.” Phase one was an 85 unit, three- story apartment building at 400 Raymondale Drive. Phase two was Repair roof 1965; Gordon Hershberger hired to enclose Fireside Manor- constructed in 1960 on the property to the south along State Street. patio with plastic 1986; Tom Nott hired to build furniture 1959; Rochlin, Fred and Baker, Merton H. Raymondale; Baker engaged architects Rochlin & Baran and the project featured storage over existing parking 1984; install decorative shake 400 Raymondale Dr Baker, Merton H. Mid-century Modern 5S3 1960 Ephraim Baran (developer) Hawaiian Gardens; modern design and broad eaves for shading the private lanais and shingles over wood siding and balcony railings 1971; reroof Tropical Gardens pool area. 1978; enclose patio 1993; remodel laundry room 2003; seismic upgrade 2005; laundry room relocated 2003 Fred Rochlin (1923-2002), AIA and Ephraim Baran, AIA (1921- ) joined forces in 1953 and their commissions primarily included multi- family residential and commercial (medical/hospital) architecture The Gilbert Hershberger (1927- ), AIA, was born in Ventura, California. He received his B.Arch from the University of Southern California in 1956. He began his own architectural practice in 1962. Expand existing bath; fireproof garage with drywall 1971; 5S3 (2016 280 Saint Albans Ave 1957 Hershberger, Gilbert Tyler, Ted Kuck, Richard G. Mid-century Modern add pool and deck 1971; add 2 bedrooms and bath 1976; DPR Form) room addition 1982

Vern Castle & Balance Brothers, 295 Saint Albans Ave 1967 DeSilva, Dr. Lionel Mid-century Modern 5S3 New roof 1992 Associates Inc.

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Whitney R. Smith (1911-2002), FAIA was born in Pasadena, and received a bachelor's degree in architecture from USC in 1934. During the Depression he picked up drafting and design work with Harwell Hamilton Harris, Lawrence Test, Kem Weber, and William Pereira, among others. Smith also drew film scenes for Universal Studios, and designed subsistence housing for federal New Deal programs. During World War II Smith worked on housing for war workers and designed a shopping center for Linda Vista, the site of the largest housing tract built for the war effort before the attack on Pearl Harbor. In the mid-1940s, Smith designed two Case Study Houses: Case Study House 5, the Loggia House (1945), and Case Study House 12, the Lath House (1946). Although both projects were unrealized, they received widespread attention. Between 1948 and 1951, Smith worked alongside A. Quincy Jones, Edgardo Contini, and landscape architect Reroof 1984; reroof 1994; reroof 2006; reroof 1992; replace 1911 Spruce St 1967 Smith & Williams Ashley, Frank Reeves, Charles Reeves Residence Mid-century Modern 5S3 Garrett Eckbo on the design of the Mutual Housing Association Tract in 13 louver windows, add 3 new windows, remodel kitchen, Brentwood. guest bath, and master suite 2011

In 1949, Smith formed partnership with Wayne R. Williams (1919-2007). The highly successful collaboration of Smith & Wayne produced numerous award-winning projects, including private residences, schools, community buildings, and recreational facilities. Smith operated his own private practice in South Pasadena until the mid-1980s. His personal projects include the auditorium for the Huntington Library, the Pasadena Neighborhood Church, and the art studio and gymnasium at Westridge School for Girls in Pasadena. Smith taught architecture and planning at USC and at Scripps College in Claremont. He served on the Planning Commission and the Community Redevelopment Agency of South Pasadena. During his career, Smith designed dozens of commissions throughout Southern California for which he earned numerous local and Whitney R. Smith (1911-2002), FAIA was born in Pasadena, and received a bachelor's degree in architecture from USC in 1934. During the Depression he picked up drafting and design work with Harwell Hamilton Harris, Lawrence Test, Kem Weber, and William Pereira, among others. Smith also drew film scenes for Universal Studios, and designed subsistence housing for federal New Deal programs. During World War II Smith worked on housing for war workers and designed a shopping center for Linda Vista, the site of the largest housing tract built for the war effort before the attack on Pearl Harbor. In the mid-1940s, Smith designed two Case Study Houses: Case Study House 5, the Loggia House (1945), and Case Study House 12, the Lath House (1946). Although both projects were unrealized, they received widespread attention. Between 1948 and 1951, Smith worked alongside A. Quincy Jones, Edgardo Contini, and landscape architect Expand bedroom and divide, add bath 1985; laundry and 1920 Spruce St 1967 Smith & Williams Ashley, Frank Montes, Dr. Rudolfo Mid-century Modern 5S3 Garrett Eckbo on the design of the Mutual Housing Association Tract in office addition 1987; kitchen remodel and deck extension Brentwood. 1986; reroof 2013

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Whitney R. Smith (1911-2002), FAIA was born in Pasadena, and received a bachelor's degree in architecture from USC in 1934. During the Depression he picked up drafting and design work with Harwell Hamilton Harris, Lawrence Test, Kem Weber, and William Pereira, among others. Smith also drew film scenes for Universal Studios, and designed subsistence housing for federal New Deal programs. During World War II Smith worked on housing for war workers and designed a shopping center for Linda Vista, the site of the largest housing tract built for the war effort before the attack on Pearl Harbor. In the mid-1940s, Smith designed two Case Study Houses: Case Study House 5, the Loggia House (1945), and Case Study House 12, the Lath House (1946). Although both projects were unrealized, they received widespread attention. Between 1948 and 1951, Smith worked alongside A. Quincy Jones, Edgardo Contini, and landscape architect Construct wood cabana 1972; add a study and dining room 1921 Spruce St 1967 Smith & Williams Ashley, Frank Montes, Dr. Rudolfo Mid-century Modern 5S3 Garrett Eckbo on the design of the Mutual Housing Association Tract in and remodel remainder of house 1995; reroof 2007; reroof Brentwood. 1985

Los Angeles Times 3S (2016 3CS (2016 5S3 (2016 Add patio deck 1964; remove tile from deck, install new 1231 Via Del Rey 1964 Skinner, Robert H. Barr, John Hickey, Lou Model Home of Mid-century Modern DPR Form) DPR Form) DPR Form) 1966; add swimming pool 1977; reroof 1983. 1964

Not fully visible from the public right-of-way; evaluation could not be Addendum to rec room addition and tennis court (peeper Ernest A. Vargas 1362 Via Del Rey 1971 Walter, James A. Vargas, Ernest A. Mid-century Modern 7R completed. footings due to topographical errors) completed by Buff and Residence Hensman 1989; add pool 1970; new 7'8' spa 1989 Judi Shur notes that the architect of this house lives next door in another of his designs (763 La Portada) This was the site of the Altos de Monterey Information Pavilion during development (SPR 1/5/1966).

Charles W. Wong & John Barr Building 5S3 (2016 Charles W. Wong (1929- ) was born in Canton, China. He received 1401 Via Del Rey 1971 Hom, Kwong and Tom Mid-century Modern Reroof 1980; reroof 2006 Associates Company DPR Form) his B.Arch from USC in 1951, and completed graduate work in 1952. He maintained a solo practice.

5S3 (2016 2013 Via Del Rey 1969 Walter, James A. Cross, Donald W. Mid-century Modern Reroof 2011 DPR Form)

98 Warwick Pl 1956 Mid-century Modern 5S3 Install basement retaining wall 2011-2014

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Not fully visible from the public right-of-way; evaluation could not be completed. Private drive. Robert F. Duff (1920-2012) was born in Canoe, Iowa. He and his family moved to California when he was in preschool. Early in life, Duff convinced a local architect to let him apprentice at his firm in turn for cleaning his office. After World War Robert Duff & II, Duff opened Duff and Associates, Building Designers, designing 1960 Winding Ln 1960 Ron Art Corporation Ron Art Corporation Unknown/Not visible 7R Add swimming pool 1962; enclose porch 1986 Associates many homes in Temple City, Arcadia, Pasadena, San Gabriel, and San Marino, as well as Clearman’s North Woods Inn and the San Gabriel Bowling Alley. In the late 1960s, Duff got his contractor’s license, and went back to work in the building industry, eventually becoming a building inspector for the City of Alhambra. In the 1980s, Duff and his son William began a new contracting business, D&A Construction They built several homes and condominium projects in Not fully visible from the public right-of-way; evaluation could not be completed. Private drive. Robert F. Duff (1920-2012) was born in Canoe, Iowa. He and his family moved to California when he was in preschool. Early in life, Duff convinced a local architect to let him apprentice at his firm in turn for cleaning his office. After World War Robert Duff & II, Duff opened Duff and Associates, Building Designers, designing 1970 Winding Ln 1960 Ron Art Corporation Ron Art Corporation Unknown/Not visible 7R Reroof 2011; replace 13 windows 2013 Associates many homes in Temple City, Arcadia, Pasadena, San Gabriel, and San Marino, as well as Clearman’s North Woods Inn and the San Gabriel Bowling Alley. In the late 1960s, Duff got his contractor’s license, and went back to work in the building industry, eventually becoming a building inspector for the City of Alhambra. In the 1980s, Duff and his son William began a new contracting business, D&A Construction They built several homes and condominium projects in Not fully visible from the public right-of-way; evaluation could not be completed. Private drive. Robert F. Duff (1920-2012) was born in Canoe, Iowa. He and his family moved to California when he was in preschool. Early in life, Duff convinced a local architect to let him apprentice at his firm in turn for cleaning his office. After World War Screen existing porch 1964; eyebrow roof over existing Robert Duff & II, Duff opened Duff and Associates, Building Designers, designing rear porch patio slab rear of living room 1961; build 1980 Winding Ln 1960 Ron Art Corporation Ron Art Corporation Unknown/Not visible 7R Associates many homes in Temple City, Arcadia, Pasadena, San Gabriel, and greenhouse 1969; remodel porch into room 1990; reroof San Marino, as well as Clearman’s North Woods Inn and the San 1990 Gabriel Bowling Alley. In the late 1960s, Duff got his contractor’s license, and went back to work in the building industry, eventually becoming a building inspector for the City of Alhambra. In the 1980s, Duff and his son William began a new contracting business, D&A Construction They built several homes and condominium projects in Not fully visible from the public right-of-way; evaluation could not be completed. Private drive. Robert F. Duff (1920-2012) was born in Canoe, Iowa. He and his family moved to California when he was in preschool. Early in life, Duff convinced a local architect to let him apprentice at his firm in turn for cleaning his office. After World War Robert Duff & II, Duff opened Duff and Associates, Building Designers, designing Add 8x12 study to existing SFR 1961; add swimming pool 1990 Winding Ln 1960 Ron Art Corporation Ron Art Corporation Unknown/Not visible 7R Associates many homes in Temple City, Arcadia, Pasadena, San Gabriel, and 1966 San Marino, as well as Clearman’s North Woods Inn and the San Gabriel Bowling Alley. In the late 1960s, Duff got his contractor’s license, and went back to work in the building industry, eventually becoming a building inspector for the City of Alhambra. In the 1980s, Duff and his son William began a new contracting business, D&A Construction They built several homes and condominium projects in Not fully visible from the public right-of-way; evaluation could not be completed. Private drive. Robert F. Duff (1920-2012) was born in Canoe, Iowa. He and his family moved to California when he was in preschool. Early in life, Duff convinced a local architect to let him apprentice at his firm in turn for cleaning his office. After World War Robert Duff & II, Duff opened Duff and Associates, Building Designers, designing 2000 Winding Ln 1960 Ron Art Corporation Ron Art Corporation Unknown/Not visible 7R No alteration information available. Associates many homes in Temple City, Arcadia, Pasadena, San Gabriel, and San Marino, as well as Clearman’s North Woods Inn and the San Gabriel Bowling Alley. In the late 1960s, Duff got his contractor’s license, and went back to work in the building industry, eventually becoming a building inspector for the City of Alhambra. In the 1980s, Duff and his son William began a new contracting business, D&A Construction They built several homes and condominium projects in

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