Carol H.
4/3/2013
Actually - the 1st house built by John Rowland was an adobe in the general vicinity of this house - just further north, near the creek. The one referred to in the first review was actually that...
John Rowland Mansion
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16021 Gale Ave
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
The La Puente Valley Historical Society, INC is a 501 3c non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and restoring the John A. Rowland Home, the oldest brick building in southern California. Since its founding in 1960, the society has been actively involved in restoration projects and relies on community donations to continue its mission of bridging the past with the future.
With a vision to create a place where the community can step into the past to understand the present, the La Puente Valley Historical Society invites volunteers to become part of their efforts in preserving local history. Through their annual BBQ fundraiser, visitors can enjoy a delicious steak lunch while supporting the society's mission to preserve and restore the historic John Rowland Home.
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Dana S.
2/25/2025
My son went on a field trip here with his class and loved it! From the website and my Google search, I couldn't really tell what to expect, but from the pictures and his stories, there were...
S Alicia S.
1/16/2020
I drove in and found a school. Everything thing was gated or locked. I don't mind paying an admissions fee. And a police car drove in as I parked to explore via a walk around. It disappeared......
Frank S.
6/21/2012
Okay, so the John A. Rowland House is actually closed for restoration at the moment. So no need to come here until they finish the restoration and open it to the public, although it's unclear when...
C. F.
1/26/2015
I love this house! There are stone tables and benches right outside the fenced yard and I enjoy sitting there and enjoy the rustic feel of the property. This house is known to be one of the...
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