About the neighborhood.
Craftsman Heights is a historic residential neighborhood in Pasadena, known for its architectural character and predominantly single-family homes. In 2017, it was officially designated as a landmark district after years of effort by the neighborhood association.
Despite its name, Craftsman Heights features many architecturally significant homes from both the Arts & Crafts Period (1895–1918) and the Period Revival Era (1919–1942).
District boundaries.
The map below details the landmark district boundaries as set by the city of Pasadena in 2017. The perimeter includes Los Robles Avenue to the west, El Molino Avenue to the east, Prescott Street to the north, and Eldora Road to the south, the neighborhood encompasses the tree-lined blocks of Douglas and Claremont Streets. Within these boundaries there are approximately 192 properties.
History.
Significant architects/designers with buildings in the Craftsman Heights Landmark District include Foss Designing & Building Company, David M. Renton, Frederick Kennedy Jr., Glenn Elwood Smith and Buchanan & Brockway.
Craftsman Heights has also been home to notable local leaders, including Loretta Thompson-Glickman — Pasadena’s first African American woman mayor — and Henry T. Wilfong, the first African American elected to the Pasadena City Council who later served under both the Reagan and Obama administrations.
In an article from 2017, one resident noted “neighbors of the following ethnicities, just on one street: Mexican, Armenian, African-American, Belizean, Filipino, Haitian, Canadian, Australian, Israeli, French, and Chinese.”
FAQs
Who created this website?
My name is Victor Ving. My wife (Lisa Beggs) and I moved to the neighborhood in 2020 during the pandemic, so we didn’t get much of a chance to meet many neighbors at first. In 2022, we welcomed our son and slowly started building connections with other local families. After the recent fires, I’ve come to appreciate just how special this place and its people are. I truly believe our immediate community matters, and my goal is to create an online space where we can all stay connected.
What district are we in?
Craftsman Heights is part of Council District 3. Our current Council-member is Justin Jones. More information can be found on the city website.
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Is there an official neighborhood association?
Yes. While this website is not officially affiliated, a group of residents formed the Craftsman Heights Neighborhood Association to promote landmark status. It is recognized as part of the City of Pasadena’s District 3 Neighborhood Associations, and contact information can be found on the city website if you want to get involved.
Can we share future events here?
Yes. The plan after the landmark district sign phase is to use this website as a community resource with an event calendar. We are totally open to ideas and want to hear yours!