674 Elliott Dr
Pasadena, CA 91106, USA

California MPS House at 674 Elliot Drive - National Register of Historic Places

Statement of Significance:

Built in 1911, the house at 674 Elliot Drive was designed by Arthur S. Heineman and constructed by John H. Simpson for Winslow B. Ross, a rancher, who lived there with his wife Mary. The dwelling represents the property type “Arts and Crafts Single-Family Residences in Pasadena” and is an excellent example of the Craftsman 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. As seen in some Craftsman style residences in Pasadena, Oriental influence is evident, particularly in the hand-shaped, patterned wood members that make up the trussing system of the dominant front porch gable. Distinguishing features associated with the style include use of heavy timber, wide eaves with exposed rafters, and a natural palette of materials, such as the wood shingle exterior cladding.