CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL RESOURCES INVENTORY DATABASE
City of Pasadena
 
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Canon Drive Historic District
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DISTRICT INFORMATION:
Historic Name: Canon Drive Historic District Common Name: Canon Drive Historic District
City: Pasadena State: CA County: Los Angeles
Year Developed: 1952-1963 General Location: South-central Pasadena
Builder: Architect:
Number of Properties in District: Contributing: 6 Total: 6
Description: The small grouping of properties on Canon Drive consists of six one-story, horizontally oriented single-family residences on large lots in the Mid-century Modern and Modern Ranch architectural styles. The district is characterized by unusually lush landscaping, creating a sense of being in a forest environment. The surrounding neighborhood consists of older homes, many designed by significant architects including several by Greene and Greene.
Entered By: Kevin Johnson Date: 09/21/2008