The Samuel Merrill House is a historic house located at 1285 N. Summit Ave. in Pasadena, California. Noted Pasadena architects Charles and Henry Greene designed the American Craftsman style house, which was built for conservationist Samuel Merrill in 1910. The single-story, L-shaped house is built from redwood and Arroyo stone, giving it a natural appearance; it also uses clinker brick for decoration. The house's gable roof features overhanging eaves and exposed rafter tails, characteristic features of Craftsman design. Several pairs of banded casement windows, many with wooden frames, are located throughout the facade. The house is considered one of the best-preserved small houses designed by Greene & Greene.[2]

Samuel Merrill House
Samuel Merrill House is located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Samuel Merrill House
Samuel Merrill House is located in California
Samuel Merrill House
Samuel Merrill House is located in the United States
Samuel Merrill House
Location1285 N. Summit Ave., Pasadena, California
Coordinates34°10′5″N 118°8′53″W / 34.16806°N 118.14806°W / 34.16806; -118.14806
Arealess than one acre
Built1910 (1910)
ArchitectGreene & Greene
Architectural styleAmerican Craftsman
MPSResidential Architecture of Pasadena: Influence of the Arts and Crafts Movement
NRHP reference No.01000330[1]
Added to NRHPApril 5, 2001

The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 5, 2001.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Gregory, Tim (August 15, 2000). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Merrill, Samuel, House". National Park Service. Retrieved June 8, 2014. Accompanied by photos.