Lanterman House facts for kids
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Lanterman House
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Lanterman House
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 Location in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Location in California
Location in the United States
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| Location | 4420 Encinas Dr., Tract #41,508, La Cañada Flintridge, California |
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| Area | 1.4 acres (0.57 ha) |
| Built | 1915 |
| Built by | Arthur L. Haley |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/American craftsman |
| NRHP reference No. | 94001504 |
| Added to NRHP | December 29, 1994 |
The Lanterman House is a special old house in La Cañada Flintridge, California. It's built in a style called "bungalow" and is now a museum where you can learn about history. This house is so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's recognized as a significant historical site in the United States.
The house was built for Dr. Roy Lanterman in 1915. A. L. Haley, a famous builder from the Los Angeles area, was the one who constructed it.
Dr. Lanterman had helped people after the big 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire. Because of this, he wanted his new house to be super strong. He insisted that the foundation, floors, and walls be made from reinforced concrete. Haley used this strong material to create a beautiful home that looked like the popular Craftsman-style houses, which were usually made of wood.
The Lanterman House still has many of its original items and decorations. It even has a huge ballroom that takes up the entire second floor! In the basement, you can see Dr. Lanterman's old consulting rooms, where he used to meet with his patients.
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The roof and supports look like those on wood-frame bungalow houses from the 1910s.
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The front porch entry.
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The original garage, which is now the Visitor Center.
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A plaque from 1993 dedicated to La Cañada Flintridge.
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The old mailbox at the house.
Becoming a Museum
The Lanterman House opened as a museum in 1993. It is looked after by the Lanterman Foundation, a group dedicated to preserving the house and its history. In 1994, it was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places.
The house is also home to the Lanterman House Archives. This is a collection of family items, documents, and photos from the old La Cañada Flintridge Historical Society. It's a great place for people to research local history.
Visiting the Lanterman House
You can visit the Lanterman House for tours on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. They are open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. You can also visit on the first and third Sundays of each month, also from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
If you want to do research at the Lanterman House History Center and Archive, you need to make an appointment. It's always a good idea to call ahead before you plan your visit.
Gallery
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The Lanterman courtyard.
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One of the old-fashioned bathrooms at Lanterman House.
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A vintage light fixture inside the house.
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An old tea service cart.
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The dining room at Lanterman House.
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A settee, which is a type of sofa, at the Lanterman.
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A vintage lamp at Lanterman House.
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One view of the Lanterman living room.
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A sconce (a type of light fixture) on the outside of the house.
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Dr. Frank Lanterman's exam room.
