John A. Rowland House
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John A. Rowland House in Hacienda Heights, California
was built in 1855. The home of pioneer John A. Rowland
, of the Workman-Rowland party, co-leader of the first American band of settlers to reach Southern California in 1841. John A. Rowland built this home for his second wife, Charlotte M. Gray.
The John Rowland House is noteworthy for being the oldest surviving brick
structure in Southern California
. Built in 1855, the Greek Revival architecture
style was used by John Rowland. It is undergoing many improvements in preparation for future reopening (the interior is currently closed due to earthquake damage).
Due to the house being closed to the public and undergoing restoration. The La Puente Valley historical society would ask that you not trespass on the property. This is for your safety and any trespassers will be reported. If you would like more information on the John Rowland Home, please visit www.lpvhistoricalsociety.org. (R.Barron V.P LPVHS)
Hacienda Heights, California
Hacienda Heights is an unincorporated census-designated place in and below the Puente Hills of the San Gabriel Valley, in Los Angeles County, California, United States...
was built in 1855. The home of pioneer John A. Rowland
John A. Rowland
John A. Rowland was an early settler and rancher of the eastern San Gabriel Valley area of Los Angeles County, California. He and his family were very prominent in the region's early development and the unincorporated community of Rowland Heights, California is named for him.-Early life:John...
, of the Workman-Rowland party, co-leader of the first American band of settlers to reach Southern California in 1841. John A. Rowland built this home for his second wife, Charlotte M. Gray.
The John Rowland House is noteworthy for being the oldest surviving brick
Brick
A brick is a block of ceramic material used in masonry construction, usually laid using various kinds of mortar. It has been regarded as one of the longest lasting and strongest building materials used throughout history.-History:...
structure in Southern California
Southern California
Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
. Built in 1855, the Greek Revival architecture
Greek Revival architecture
The Greek Revival was an architectural movement of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, predominantly in Northern Europe and the United States. A product of Hellenism, it may be looked upon as the last phase in the development of Neoclassical architecture...
style was used by John Rowland. It is undergoing many improvements in preparation for future reopening (the interior is currently closed due to earthquake damage).
Visiting
It is located at 16021 E. Gale Avenue in Hacienda Heights, California. It is not currently open to the public. Programs are conducted for 3rd graders by arrangement only - 626 336-2382. The Rowland House is operated by the La Puente Historical Society.Due to the house being closed to the public and undergoing restoration. The La Puente Valley historical society would ask that you not trespass on the property. This is for your safety and any trespassers will be reported. If you would like more information on the John Rowland Home, please visit www.lpvhistoricalsociety.org. (R.Barron V.P LPVHS)