Gamble House
Also known as: David Berry Gamble House; The Gamble House; Greene and Greene
Why it's listed
Built in 1908 at 4 Westmoreland Place in Pasadena, the David B. Gamble House is a three-story, shingle-clad wood frame dwelling with a full basement. It was designed by the architects Henry and Charles Greene for a second-generation member of the Procter and Gamble family. Long overhanging eaves, projecting beams and rafters, and open sleeping porches characterize the exterior. The house sits among lawns with a curving brick drive, stone walks, a klinker brick and boulder retaining wall, a lily pond and a mission tile terrace. Inside, teak, redwood, mahogany, maple and Port Orford cedar are used, and the furniture, lighting, hardware, carpets and Tiffany glass windows were all designed by the architects. The nomination describes it as the most complete and best preserved example of Greene and Greene's work, a high point of the California Bungalow style and the Craftsman movement. It is also a Pasadena cultural landmark, and its condition is described as excellent and unaltered.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it the most complete and best preserved example of the work of the Pasadena architectural firm Greene and Greene. It was built in 1908 during the architects' most productive period and embodies the highest level of the California Bungalow style. It is also described as one of the finest examples of the American Craftsman movement.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 71000155, listed September 3, 1971. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 4 Westmoreland Pl., Pasadena |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Listed | September 3, 1971 |
| Reference number | 71000155 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1908 |
| Architect / builder | Greene and Greene (Henry and Charles Greene) |
| Architectural style | California Bungalow; American Craftsman |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| National Historic Landmark | Yes, designated December 22, 1977 |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as in excellent condition, unaltered and on its original site; occupied and open to the public as a museum, owned by the City of Pasadena and the University of Southern California. |
| Acreage | 2.5 |
| Coordinates | 34.15171, -118.16080 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 71000155.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5519656
- This listing as JSON
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