Edmund Blinn House, Prairie School residential building in Pasadena, United States.
The Edmund Blinn House is a 1905 residence in Pasadena, California, designed by George Washington Maher in the Prairie School style with American Craftsman attention to aesthetic integration. It is a single-family detached home listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2001.
The house was designed in 1905 by architect George Washington Maher, a key figure in the Prairie School architectural movement. Its importance was officially recognized when it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
The building served for decades as a gathering place for the Women's City Club, where local women met regularly for discussions and social events. This role shaped how the community viewed the house as an important center for civic engagement and local connections.
The building now operates as the headquarters for Pasadena Heritage and is open to visitors during designated times. Check ahead to learn about available tours and the best ways to access the property.
The Women's City Club occupied the house for nearly 76 years before dissolving; in 2021 it gifted the building to Pasadena Heritage, which now keeps its headquarters there. The house was listed on the National Register in 2001 under reference 01000329.
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