1240 N Los Robles Ave
Pasadena, CA 91104, USA

California MPS House at 1240 North Los Robless - National Register of Historic Places

Statement of Significance:

Built in 1896 in the Claremont Tract, the architect, builder, and original owner of the house at 1240 North Los Robles Avenue are unknown, although early owners include W.D. Richards and later, James Cooper. The dwelling represents the property type “Arts and Crafts Single-Family Residences in Pasadena” and is an excellent example of the Shingle style within the subtype “two-story Arts and Crafts period house.” It meets the registration requirements under Criterion C, as it exemplifies the values of design, craftsmanship and materials, which embody the philosophy and practice of Arts and Crafts period residential architecture in Pasadena, and the property retains integrity. This residence is one of a few houses in Pasadena to exhibit Shingle style features. Distinguishing features associated with the Shingle style include the use of curved hoods and top light, the shingle-clad columns of the second story north porch, the rounded comers of the beam-to-column juncture, and the absence of corner boards. The residence borrows some detailing from the Queen Anne style, such as the combination of shingle patterns, which appears as undulating waves in overhanging gable ends, cutaway bay windows, and the interior turned spindle balustrade.