Stanton, Phillip Ackley, House
Also known as: Murray Manor Furniture
Why it's listed
Built in 1928, this large stucco mansion at 2200 W. Sequoia Avenue in Anaheim was the ranch retreat of Phillip Ackley Stanton. The U-shaped house has red tile roofs, hipped and gabled sections, a porte cochere entrance, and an interior courtyard with a colonnade and fountain. Details include arched windows, French doors, a carved wooden balcony and a wrought iron second-story porch. Inside are heavy carved ceiling beams, a large Spanish style fireplace and a winding staircase with its original iron railing. It was once surrounded by three acres of grounds with a lake and outbuildings, which disappeared by the 1950s. Stanton (1868-1945) began in real estate, founded the land company that became Huntington Beach, developed Seal Beach, and helped residents resist annexation, leading to the town of Stanton. He served in the State Assembly and as its speaker. The house is described as the largest 1920s Spanish Colonial home in Anaheim.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is the first and best example of Spanish Colonial architecture in the area and a major landmark on the western Orange County plain when built. It is also associated with P. A. Stanton, a real estate developer and state legislator who helped develop three west Orange County communities (Huntington Beach, Seal Beach and Stanton).
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 80000828, listed November 21, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 2200 W. Sequoia Ave., Anaheim |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Listed | November 21, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80000828 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architectural style | Spanish Colonial |
| Areas of significance | Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition marked fair; the lower floor had been used as an antique store, and the house earlier served as a furniture store. Later additions such as tin sheds were reported removed in November 1980. |
| Acreage | 0.3 |
| Coordinates | 33.84402, -117.96015 (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 80000828.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7185602
- This listing as JSON
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