Smith Estate

The Smith Estate is a Queen Anne style mansion in Highland Park with asymmetrical facades and varied textures across its exterior walls. The structure displays characteristic features of this architectural period with ornamental details and mixed materials throughout.

The estate was built in 1887 by architect Abram M. Edelman and served as home to Judge David Patterson Hatch and later railroad executive C.W. Smith. It has been registered on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982 for its architectural significance.

The house gained recognition as a filming location for movies including Spider Baby, Silent Scream, and Insidious: Chapter 2. This connection to cinema has become part of its identity in the neighborhood.

The residence is visible from the street and located in an accessible residential neighborhood. Daytime visits offer the best views for appreciating the architectural details on the exterior.

Known as El Mio during the Smith family years, the estate left such a mark on the neighborhood that an adjacent street was named after it. This naming origin is often overlooked by visitors today.

Location: California

Architects: Abram M. Edelman

Architectural style: Queen Anne style architecture in the United States

GPS coordinates: 34.11472,-118.19194

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:08