Haskett Court
Why it's listed
Haskett Court is a bungalow court at 824-834 East California Boulevard in Pasadena, completed in 1926. Five one-story buildings containing six units are arranged in a U-plan along a central walkway, with a double unit closing the south end. Each cottage has its own floor plan, which gives residents privacy on a lot only 75 feet wide. The buildings recall English country cottages, with unpainted stucco walls, dark stained timber brackets, multi-paned windows and steep shingled roofs that make them look taller than their single storey. Formal hedges, a rose garden and a rustic gate complete the setting. Architect Charles E. Ruhe, better known for larger houses in Pasadena's best neighborhoods, designed the court for W. B. Haskett, who intended one unit as his own home. It was recognized as one of the finest surviving 1920s bungalow courts in the city, a housing type that began around 1910 and faded after about 1930.
Significance in brief: It is presented as one of the finest remaining 1920s bungalow courts in Pasadena and a small-scale example of architect Charles E. Ruhe's work. The bungalow court, believed to have originated in Pasadena, offered single-family amenities at apartment-house cost. Haskett Court is one of the last of its kind, with individualized floor plans that give residents privacy.
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 82002195, listed February 25, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 824--834 E. California Blvd., Pasadena |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Listed | February 25, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82002195 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1926 |
| Architect / builder | Architect Charles E. Ruhe; builder W. B. Haskett |
| Architectural style | English country cottage style, reminiscent of Tudor Revival but without half-timbering |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as in excellent condition, unaltered, on its original site, and occupied as apartments; the original garage remains at the rear. |
| Coordinates | 34.13574, -118.13305 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 82002195.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14682128
- This listing as JSON
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