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Resource Summary
291 N GARFIELD Ave
DPR523B - Bldg, Struct & Object [print]
State of California - The Resource Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
BUILDING, STRUCTURE & OBJECT RECORD
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*NRHP Status Code: 1S 
*Resource Name or #:   Survey Title:  
 
B1.
Historic Name: COLONIAL COURT 
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B3.
Original Use: Single Family Residence 
B4.  Present Use: Single Family Residence 
*B5a.
Primary Architectural Style: Colonial Revival Bungalow 
B5b.
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*B6.
Construction History: Date Built: 1915 
12/16/1998 Change east elevation greenhouse window to a set of french doors. 4 x 6'8"
*B7.
Moved?: Yes No  Unknown Date:    Original Location:   
*B8.
Related Features:
*B9a.
Architect: Cyril Bennett  
b. Builder:  
*B10.
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Applicable Criteria:
National Register Criteria: California Register: Local Register:  
Context:   Other:  
A variation from the Craftsman styling so popular in the 1900-1920 era, this Colonial Revival court has a more staid, more formal appearance than the rustic Craftsman courts of the period. The perfect symmetry and order of the units blend well with the later Beaux Arts buildings nearby in the Civic Center. Designed by Cyril Bennett, who later contributed to the design of the Civic Auditorium as well as to other prominent Pasadena buildings, Colonial Court is an early example of his work.
Ann Scheid, Barbara Drachlis 2/1979


The front pair of bungalows have arched pediments.
 
B11.
Additional Resource Attributes: HP02 
*B12.
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*B14.
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