Rogers, Will, House
Also known as: Will Rogers State Historic Park
The pin is a point inside the NPS boundary polygon, not a surveyed location.
Why it's listed
This one- and two-story wood-frame ranch house sits on gently sloping ground in Will Rogers State Historic Park, just off Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades, about fifteen miles west of the Los Angeles Civic Center. Built around 1926 in a California rustic style, it has a wood shingle roof, wood siding, wide overhanging eaves and simple trim. Inside, walls are wood panels or lath and plaster, tile is used generously in the kitchen and bathrooms, and built-in shelving and cabinetry are well executed. The house was the home of Will Rogers, a cowboy turned trick rider, rope artist, columnist, movie star and humorist, remembered as an "Ambassador of Good Will." Correspondence with the nomination says the family moved to the ranch in 1925 and Rogers lived there until his death in 1935. The ranch was presented to the State of California as a historic park on August 19, 1944. The house is furnished with period pieces, and many of his trophies and personal effects are on display.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is significant as the home of Will Rogers, the American humorist and motion picture actor, who was also a cowboy, rope artist, columnist and humanitarian. The ranch was presented to the State of California as a historic park in 1944 and became one of the state's most popular parks.
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 71000149, listed February 24, 1971. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 14253 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Listed | February 24, 1971 |
| Reference number | 71000149 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 20th Century |
| Architectural style | California rustic |
| Areas of significance | Entertainment/Recreation, Literature, Philosophy, Social History, Performing Arts |
| Level of significance | National |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition listed as fair, with the home furnished with historic furniture and Will Rogers' personal effects on exhibit as part of a state park. |
| Acreage | 186.5 |
| Coordinates | 34.05468, -118.51289 (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 71000149.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q8003060
- This listing as JSON
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