Zane Grey Estate facts for kids
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Zane Grey Estate
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 Location in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Location in California
Location in the United States
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| Location | Altadena, California |
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| Nearest city | Los Angeles |
| Built | 1907 |
| Architect | Myron Hunt and Elmer Grey |
| Architectural style | Mission/Spanish - Mediterranean Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 02001187 |
The Zane Grey Estate is a special old house in Altadena, California. It's considered so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. This list helps protect buildings that are important to American history.
Building a Strong Home
The main house was built in 1907 for a man named Arthur Herbert Woodward. He was a business owner from Chicago. Two famous architects, Myron Hunt and Elmer Grey, designed the house.
A Fireproof Design
The house was built in the Mediterranean Revival style. This style often includes red tile roofs and stucco walls. What made this house extra special was that it was one of the first "fireproof" homes in Altadena. It was built using strong, reinforced concrete.
This special design was very important to Woodward's wife, Edith Norton Woodward. She had survived a terrible fire at the Iroquois Theater Fire in 1903. Because of that experience, she wanted her new home to be as safe as possible from fire.
The Grey Family's House
In 1920, the famous writer Zane Grey and his wife bought the house. They remembered visiting Altadena during their honeymoon and loved the area.
Adding to the Estate
After moving in, the Greys made some changes. They added a new section on the roof. This addition became Zane Grey's studio and library, where he could write his popular adventure stories.
After Zane Grey and his wife passed away, their sons owned the property. Over time, parts of the large property were divided. Other houses were built on the land that once belonged to the estate. The main house was eventually sold by their son, Romer, in 1970.
