Miltimore House
Why it's listed
Built in 1911 at 1301 South Chelten Way in South Pasadena, this house was designed by architect Irving Gill. It is a two-story cube, nearly square in plan, with one-story wings to the northeast and northwest that give it a T shape. Its creamy, plain walls rise to a parapet that hides a flat roof, with no cornices. Square-cut windows are deeply inset, and trellises on cylindrical columns extend the house toward the garden and across the driveway. Some changes have been made, including removal of a sleeping balcony, a solar heating system and a bedroom oratory, and enclosure of a porch space known as a green room. The house was listed because Gill is regarded as a pioneer of modern architecture. After his Dodge house in Los Angeles was demolished in 1970, this became his major surviving work in the area. It remains a private residence in excellent condition.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues that Irving Gill is a recognized pioneer of modern architecture and that this house is a major example of his work. After the 1970 destruction of Gill's Dodge house in Los Angeles, it became his major work in the area. Though more modest than the Dodge house, it is described as equally important historically.
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 72000235, listed March 24, 1972. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1301 S. Chelten Way, South Pasadena |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Listed | March 24, 1972 |
| Reference number | 72000235 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 20th Century |
| Architect / builder | Irving Gill |
| Architectural style | Simple cubic modern house in the style of Irving Gill |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition listed as excellent, on its original site, and in use as a private residence. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 34.11139, -118.14271 (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 72000235.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q38250942
- This listing as JSON
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