Rindge, Frederick Hastings, House
Also known as: The Rindge House
Why it's listed
Built in 1902 at 2263 Harvard Boulevard in Los Angeles, this Chateauesque mansion sits on a raised corner lot behind a curving sandstone wall. It rises two and a half stories between twin conical-roofed towers, with brick walls covered in stucco, sandstone quoining and a curved front arcade. Inside, walnut paneling, painted friezes, leaded glass and marble fireplaces decorate the main hall. A carriage house and a museum building, which once held Frederick Hastings Rindge's archeological collection, share the grounds. Architect Frederick Louis Roehrig designed the house, and E. C. Shipley built it. It was the first house built in the West Adams Heights tract. Rindge, a director and officer of several Los Angeles companies and owner of the Malibu Rancho, died in 1905, and his widow May Rindge lived there until 1941. The house later served as a convent, a maternity home and a family residence. It was listed for its architectural quality, integrity and local associations.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is one of the finest surviving Chateauesque residences in Los Angeles, notable for its architectural quality and high integrity. It is also the last residence of Frederick Hastings Rindge, a wealthy and influential Los Angeles citizen and Malibu Rancho owner, and a significant example of Roehrig's work. It was the first house built in the West Adams Heights tract and anchors that historic neighborhood.
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 86000105, listed January 23, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 2263 Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Listed | January 23, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86000105 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architect / builder | Frederick Roehrig (architect); E. C. Shipley (master builder) |
| Architectural style | Chateauesque |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as occupied and in good condition, with a private residence use. Some deterioration is noted, including the roof, downspouts, windows and ceilings. A museum building and carriage house were altered in the 1940s and 1950s. |
| Acreage | 1.8 |
| Coordinates | 34.03428, -118.30708 (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 86000105.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5497978
- This listing as JSON
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