Modjeska House, Historic Victorian residence in Modjeska Canyon, California.
The white wooden mansion features detailed Queen Anne architectural elements, including steep roofs, decorative trim, and multiple balconies overlooking Santiago Creek.
Stanford White designed this residence in 1888 for Polish actress Helena Modjeska and her husband Count Karol Chlapowski as their American countryside retreat.
The owners named the estate Arden after the forest in Shakespeare's As You Like It, reflecting Helena Modjeska's career in Shakespearean theater.
The Orange County Parks Department schedules guided tours of the residence and surrounding gardens, requiring advance reservations for all visitors.
The original house construction proceeded without indoor plumbing or utilities, maintaining nineteenth-century residential building standards of rural California.
Location: California
Architects: Stanford White
Architectural style: Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Website: http://ocparks.com/historic/modjeska
GPS coordinates: 33.70900,-117.62500
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:51
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