Van Buren Place Historic District

Van Buren Place Historic District is a residential neighborhood in West Adams with homes built between 1903 and 1916. These houses display Craftsman, Shingle-Craftsman, and Tudor-Craftsman styles, featuring handcrafted woodwork, steeply pitched roofs, and decorative stone or brick detailing.

Percy H. Clark founded the neighborhood in the early 1900s and built six houses there as private residences. This development occurred during a period of growth and expansion in West Los Angeles.

The neighborhood reflects how wealthy Angelenos lived in the early 1900s, with homes displaying skilled craftsmanship and careful attention to materials. Residents here surrounded themselves with fine details and solid construction that visitors can still see today.

The neighborhood is best explored on foot, taking time to stroll along the street and observe the details on the house fronts. Several homes are designated as Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments, providing information visible from the outside.

The Furlong residence on South Van Buren Place was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 and features unusually elaborate carved wood decorations. This attention to minute detail was typical of the homes built throughout this enclave.

Location: Los Angeles

GPS coordinates: 34.03194,-118.29583

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:43