Los Angeles County Designates 98-Year-Old Altadena House as Historic Landmark

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously voted to designate the Henry Dart Greene House in Altadena as a County landmark. The 98-year-old residence, located at 1405 La Solana Drive, was home to renowned architect Henry Mather Greene until his death in 1954.

Greene, who achieved international acclaim in 1952 with special recognition from the American Institute of Architects, designed the house himself. He spent his career working alongside his brother, Charles Sumner Greene, at the legendary Greene and Greene architecture firm in Pasadena.

The firm, established in 1894, is known for designing Craftsman bungalows. The Henry Dart Greene House, however, was completed in 1926 in the Mediterranean Revival Style, drawing inspiration from historic Spanish, Italian, and California mission architecture.

“Declaring this special house as a County landmark is a way to celebrate and preserve the rich architectural history that makes Altadena unique,” County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said. “The Greene home is a local jewel that deserves to be protected.” 

The house has maintained its historical integrity, with no alterations impacting its original design. Common features of the Mediterranean Revival Style include white plastered walls, red clay tiled roofs, arches, and enclosed patios.

This official Los Angeles County Landmark designation will guarantee the protection and preservation of the Henry Dart Greene House in perpetuity.