Bungalow Heaven, Historic district in Pasadena, United States.
Bungalow Heaven is a neighborhood in Pasadena, California, named for the more than 800 small Craftsman homes built there between 1900 and 1930, most of which still stand. The landmark district runs roughly from Washington Boulevard north to Orange Grove Boulevard south, and from Mentor Avenue west to N. Chester Avenue east, with McDonald Park at its center. All commercial development lies just outside the district, along Lake Avenue and Washington Boulevard.
Houses were built in Bungalow Heaven from 1900 to 1930, and most of them still stand. Much of the area became a landmark district in 1989, and annual historic home tours have been held there every year since. The district lies roughly between Washington Boulevard to the north, Orange Grove Boulevard to the south, Mentor Avenue to the west and N. Chester Avenue to the east.
The houses here reflect Arts and Crafts movement ideas with handmade details and straightforward design. Walking through, you notice the careful craftsmanship in porches, windows, and door frames that show how beauty and everyday living fit together.
McDonald Park serves as the main gathering spot in the area, offering a comfortable place to rest while exploring. Public transit options including local bus lines provide easy access to and through the neighborhood.
Bungalow Heaven takes its name from the more than 800 small Craftsman homes built there between 1900 and 1930, most of which still stand. Annual historic home tours have been held in the neighborhood every year since it became a landmark district in 1989.
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