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Historic house · Pasadena, California
Gamble House
Winter residence built in 1908–1909 by architects Charles and Henry Greene for David and Mary Gamble. It is one of the most complete examples of the Arts and Crafts movement in the United States, with hand-crafted woodwork and furniture designed for the house. Guided tours.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Gamble House
The Gamble House was built between 1908 and 1909 as the winter home of David and Mary Gamble, members of an industrial family from Ohio. The project was by brothers Charles and Henry Greene, Pasadena architects known for houses in the Craftsman style, the American version of the Arts and Crafts movement.
The house stands out for its wide eaves, sleeping porches and integration with the garden. Inside, nearly everything was designed by the architects: woods such as teak, maple, oak and mahogany hand-worked, light fixtures, stained glass and custom furniture made for each room.
The couple spent their winters there for the rest of their lives and later their heirs gave the house to the city of Pasadena. The Gamble House was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977 and is today managed by an organization affiliated with the city, which keeps the original furnishings in place.
Interior visits are guided, in small groups, and show how details repeat from the staircase to the doorknobs. On the surrounding streets, other houses by the Greene brothers and their contemporaries can be seen from the sidewalk.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 hour for the guided tour.
Best time
In the morning, on the earliest tours of the day. Tours run only on some days of the week and have limited spots; reserve and confirm times before you go.
How to get there
On Westmoreland Place, a street off Orange Grove Boulevard, less than 1 km from the Norton Simon Museum.
Tip
After the tour, walk the nearby streets, where there are other Greene brothers’ Craftsman houses; you can view them from the sidewalk while respecting residents.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Gamble House
Who designed the Gamble House?
Brothers Charles and Henry Greene, Pasadena architects known for their Craftsman-style houses.
Can you visit the Gamble House interior?
Yes, on guided tours on some days of the week, with limited spots. Check times and book before you go.
Why is the Gamble House important?
It is one of the most complete examples of the Arts and Crafts movement in the United States, with house, furniture and details designed together, and it has been a National Historic Landmark since 1977.