The Gamble House in Pasadena, an Arts and Crafts masterpiece
The Gamble House in Pasadena, a Craftsman masterpiece designed by architects Greene & Greene, is offering “Upstairs Downstairs” tours of servants’ quarters July 30-Aug. 16.
(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)The dining room features an art glass light fixture and built-in cupboards. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Docent Michael Murray shines a flashlight to spotlight an architectural detail. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Docent Michael Murray shows visitors on the “Behind the Velvet Ropes” tour a piece of furniture. Many of the home’s furnishings were designed by the Greenes. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
The pair of single beds in a guest bedroom in the Gamble House. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
The main staircase is made of Burma teak. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)