Heritage Square / Arroyo
neighborhood
The Heritage Square Museum has eight historical buildings on its grounds. Its mission statement is to: Collect, Preserve, and Interpret the architecture, physical environment, and cultural diversity of Southern California during the period from 1850 to 1950. Location: On Avenue 43 go east to Homer Street, then south two blocks to the museum. www.heritage.square.museum/ The Perry House (Mount Pleasant) Once was the largest house in Los Angeles, built in 1876. The Hale House, built between 1887 and 1888. Carriage Barn Was originally used to stable two horses and store one carriage, it was constructed in 1899. Lincoln Avenue Methodist Church The church was designed by George W. Kramer, known for designing more than 2,000 Methodist churches throughout the world. It opened its door for services on April 17, 1898. John J. Ford House Mr. Ford was a well-known wood carver. In addition to seeing the work on his house, his work can also be seen at the California State Capitol and the Ioliani Palace in Hawaii. Longfellow-Hastings Octagon House This house is the only substantially unaltered Victorian-Era octagon house in California. Palms Depot Built around 1887, it became part of the Pacific Electric Railway in 1911 and continued to provide service until 1953. Valley Knudsen Garden Residence Built in 1883-84 by cabinetmaker Richard E. Shaw. The unique roofline was first designed by French architect N.F. Mansard and used by Napoleon ** to create a uniform vista long the boulevards of Paris.
