Aug 09, 2011
George B. Post House - National Register of Historic Places
Statement of Significance The George Post House, built in 1903, is a locally significant example of the Shingle Style subtype of the single-family residence property type identified in the Multiple Property Documentation Form “Late 19th / Early 20th Century Development and Architecture in Pasadena.” It meets registration requirements listed in the Multiple Property Documentation Form under National Register Criterion C as a notable example of the Shingle Style subtype of the single-family residence property type. The house is also an important example of the work of a prominent local architect, Joseph J. Blick. The George Post House is locally significant under Criterion C. Linder this criterion, the house is a notable example of the Shingle Style subtype of the single-family residence property type identified in the Multiple Property Documentation Form “Late 19'^Early 20"" Century Development and Architecture in Pasadena,” designed by Pasadena architect Joseph J. Blick. The house exhibits elements of the Shingle Style subtype including two-story height; irregular plan; asymmetrical facades; multi-gabled roofs with a low, broad pitch and no eaves; wood shingle siding; tripartite, bay and double-hung windows with small panes; and inset windows with curved jambs. The house also exhibits features of the two-story Arts and Crafts period house property type identified in the Multiple Property Documentation Form, “Residential Architecture of Pasadena, CA 1895-1918: Influence of the Arts and Crafts Movement” in portions of the roof with deep overhanging eaves and in the large support brackets under the porch roof. It has a high level of architectural integrity through its location, design, setting, materials, and workmanship and feeling. It is in its original location, which is identified in the MPDF as an area with a high concentration of Shingle Style houses, and retains original materials and a carriage house that dates from the late 19"" century period. The elements and proportions of the house that represent its design are intact as are the materials used in its original construction. The house exhibits evidence of techniques employed in residential construction in the late 19"" century in Pasadena and clearly expresses the historic sense of this time period as designs began to transition to those of the American Arts and Crafts movement. The alterations are relatively minor and do not adversely impact the overall integrity of the house. The house possesses the essential character-defining features of the Shingle Style subtype including roof form, wall materials, fenestration and decorative detailing. Joseph J. Blick’s career is described in detail in the Multiple Property Documentation Form. He worked in multiple architectural styles and the George Post house is one of his master works of domestic architecture and is one of his earliest extant works. Other later works by Blick include the Star-News Building, the Hall of Justice, the Scottish Rite Cathedral and the Standard Fireproof Storage Company (which has since been substantially altered).
George B. Post House - National Register of Historic Places
Statement of Significance The George Post House, built in 1903, is a locally significant example of the Shingle Style subtype of the single-family residence property type identified in the Multiple Property Documentation Form “Late 19th / Early 20th Century Development and Architecture in Pasadena.” It meets registration requirements listed in the Multiple Property Documentation Form under National Register Criterion C as a notable example of the Shingle Style subtype of the single-family residence property type. The house is also an important example of the work of a prominent local architect, Joseph J. Blick. The George Post House is locally significant under Criterion C. Linder this criterion, the house is a notable example of the Shingle Style subtype of the single-family residence property type identified in the Multiple Property Documentation Form “Late 19'^Early 20"" Century Development and Architecture in Pasadena,” designed by Pasadena architect Joseph J. Blick. The house exhibits elements of the Shingle Style subtype including two-story height; irregular plan; asymmetrical facades; multi-gabled roofs with a low, broad pitch and no eaves; wood shingle siding; tripartite, bay and double-hung windows with small panes; and inset windows with curved jambs. The house also exhibits features of the two-story Arts and Crafts period house property type identified in the Multiple Property Documentation Form, “Residential Architecture of Pasadena, CA 1895-1918: Influence of the Arts and Crafts Movement” in portions of the roof with deep overhanging eaves and in the large support brackets under the porch roof. It has a high level of architectural integrity through its location, design, setting, materials, and workmanship and feeling. It is in its original location, which is identified in the MPDF as an area with a high concentration of Shingle Style houses, and retains original materials and a carriage house that dates from the late 19"" century period. The elements and proportions of the house that represent its design are intact as are the materials used in its original construction. The house exhibits evidence of techniques employed in residential construction in the late 19"" century in Pasadena and clearly expresses the historic sense of this time period as designs began to transition to those of the American Arts and Crafts movement. The alterations are relatively minor and do not adversely impact the overall integrity of the house. The house possesses the essential character-defining features of the Shingle Style subtype including roof form, wall materials, fenestration and decorative detailing. Joseph J. Blick’s career is described in detail in the Multiple Property Documentation Form. He worked in multiple architectural styles and the George Post house is one of his master works of domestic architecture and is one of his earliest extant works. Other later works by Blick include the Star-News Building, the Hall of Justice, the Scottish Rite Cathedral and the Standard Fireproof Storage Company (which has since been substantially altered).
Aug 09, 2011
Posted Date
Mar 22, 2022
Historical Record Date
Aug 09, 2011
Source Name
United States Department of Interior - National Park Service
