Marvels of South Marengo
$28 members | $35 non-members
Tour times 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am and 11:30am
We are grateful to the Institute for Educational Advancement for sharing their beautiful space with us.
Explore Pasadena’s South Marengo Historic District, home to a stunning collection of California Craftsman bungalows and transitional English-influenced designs that highlight early 20th-century architectural trends.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, the South Marengo Historic District was protected through preservation efforts that helped found Pasadena Heritage, establishing a legacy of architectural conservation. The neighborhood retains “the ambiance of a pre-World War I-era street.” This tour features exclusive interior access to two restored Craftsman homes, now serving as the administrative offices and learning center of the Institute for Educational Advancement, which supports gifted youth. These adaptive reuse projects demonstrate how historic spaces can be preserved while serving modern purposes.
Bungalow Heaven Walking Tour
$28 members | $35 non-members
Tour times: 2:00PM, 2:30PM, 3:00PM and 3:30PM
Explore Pasadena’s Bungalow Heaven Landmark District, a nationally recognized neighborhood celebrated for its remarkable collection of early twentieth-century Craftsman homes. Often considered the heart of Pasadena’s bungalow movement, this district is a true time capsule of Craftsman architecture.
Designated a Landmark District by the City of Pasadena in 1989 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008, Bungalow Heaven was among the first areas in the city to receive formal preservation protection. Today, the neighborhood remains a living testament to Pasadena’s architectural heritage, reflecting the character and spirit of an early twentieth-century residential community.
This tour offers an up-close look at several beautifully preserved homes, including rare opportunities for interior access. Join us and experience the architectural treasure that is Bungalow Heaven!
Gamble House Arts and Crafts Metalwork Tour
Cost: $40
Tour time 10:30am
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Ford Place is a residential subdivision created in 1902. This small District of ten houses includes a fascinating mix of Craftsman, Shingle, Prairie, Tudor Revival, and Mission Revival styles. Currently Ford Place is part of the Fuller Seminary Campus. There is a lot of new development surrounding this area, and several historic properties are being closely watched by Pasadena Heritage, including the Scottish Rite Temple, the former First Congregational Church of Pasadena, and the Fuller campus. The Blinn House is Pasadena Heritage’s new home, so we welcome you for an interior tour.