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Gamble House

About the gamble house

The Gamble House (1908) is an internationally recognized masterpiece of the American Arts and Crafts movement. Built for David and Mary Gamble of the Procter and Gamble Company, the house is the most complete and original example of the work of architects Charles and Henry Greene. This Local, State, and National Historic Landmark is owned by the City of Pasadena and operated by The Gamble House Conservancy.

Wood is celebrated inside and out through expressed structure and joinery and fine finishes and materials that shape the architecture and interiors of the house. You cannot imagine the beauty and quality of craftsmanship until you step inside.

People are drawn to the Gamble House for several reasons. For some it’s a bucket list destination because of their love of architecture or the Arts and Crafts movement. For others, the house is a source of renewal and inspiration. And some visit for the first time because the house was featured in the beloved film, Back to the Future. No matter your reason for visiting, we’re happy to see you at our front door for what we hope will be the first of many visits.

The Gamble House Bookstore, located in the original garage adjacent to the house, is known for its extensive collections of books, decorative arts, and gifts relating to Greene & Greene, the Arts and Crafts movement, Pasadena, and contemporary crafts.

THE MISSION AND PURPOSE OF THE GAMBLE HOUSE CONSERVANCY

The mission of The Gamble House Conservancy is to inspire the public’s appreciation and understanding of architecture as a fine art through the example of The Gamble House, the most complete and best-preserved work of American Arts and Crafts architects Charles and Henry Greene.

This is achieved by:

  • Preserving the Gamble House, its furnishings, collection, and grounds to nationally-recognized standards of conservation.
  • Providing an exemplary program of public access that interprets the architecture of the Gamble House, and its collections, in relevant, educational and engaging ways.
  • Providing education programs that enhance the public’s understanding of the Gamble House within the context of architectural and cultural history.
  • Pursuing a mutually supportive relationship with the City of Pasadena in the interest of meeting our mission and adhering to the 1966 family gift agreement.

The Conservancy oversees fundraising to support and sustain the Gamble House, its ongoing operations and programming, and to fund endowments for key staff positions and periodic major restoration, preservation, and maintenance initiatives. Support in any amount makes a difference and is truly appreciated.

GAMBLE HOUSE CONSERVANCY STAFF

Kelly Burlingham

Retail and Visitor Services Associate

kelly@gamblehouse.org

(626) 449-4178

Joseph Lima

Development Manager

joseph@gamblehouse.org

(626) 469-3757‬

HEATHER MARQUEZ

Director of Retail Operations

heather@gamblehouse.org

(626) 395-9784

JENNIFER MICHEL

Tour & Education Manager

jenniferm@gamblehouse.org

(626) 793-7419

ALEXANDRA RASIC

James N. Gamble Executive Director

alex@gamblehouse.org

(626) 793-7406

ALEX SALINAS

Facilities Coordinator

asalinas@gamblehouse.org

(626) 517-5868

SHERYL SCOTT

Director of Communications & Operations

sheryl@gamblehouse.org

(626) 714-7139

SARA STRINGER

Retail and Visitor Services Associate

sara@gamblehouse.org

(626) 449-4178

JENNIFER TROTOUX

Director of Collections & Interpretation

trotoux@gamblehouse.org

(626) 793-7953

GAMBLE HOUSE CONSERVANCY

Board of trustees

ANNA BOYER
Judy Brown
ROBERT CARAGHER
CHERYL FOLIART
DON HAHN
BRIAN HIRREL
ANN HYATT,

Secretary

NANCY MARINO
STEVEN McLEOD,

President

JOHN MITCHELL
SUSAN NIX,

Treasurer

VICTOR REGNIER, FAIA
CHARLES RENNIE III,

Vice President

BECOME A GAMBLE HOUSE DOCENT
AND LEAD OUR TOURS

Since the house opened to the public in 1966, tours have been conducted by specially trained docents who bring the house to life. In addition to leading tours, docents assist with special events, serve as ambassadors of the house and the work of Charles and Henry Greene throughout the community, and enjoy special privileges.

Docents engage in meaningful work to support the mission of the Gamble House. We are looking for volunteers 18+ who can commit to two years of regular service. Fluency in more than one language is helpful, but not required. No previous arts experience is necessary as ongoing training and education is provided. Weekday, weekend, and evening shifts are available.

Interested in becoming a docent? Please complete the contact form and we’ll be in touch. Questions? Send us an email at info@gamblehouse.org.

Become a Docent

Junior docent program

Under the guidance of Gamble House docents and staff, the year-long Junior Docent Program trains 30+ 7th and 8th grade students in the Pasadena Unified School District to conduct tours for 3rd grade classes. The program is part of the Pasadena Education Foundation’s “My Masterpieces”,” which brings over 1,000 students from local elementary schools each year to tour the Gamble House. Many Junior Docents fondly remember their own visits when they were 3rd graders and are excited to be a part of this tradition.

Junior Docents learn how to present to 3rd graders the house’s history and architecture by exploring form and function, architectural themes of space and design, and local history as it relates to the house. During training, guest speakers highlight topics of interest, and each Junior Docent receives a Handbook. Before they lead the 3rd grade tours, Junior Docents attend Graduation Day where they conduct tours for their families. Junior Docents expand their touring techniques after each 3rd grade tour when they meet with their adult mentors to discuss strategies for improvement and celebrate their successes.

As part of the Junior Docent program, 3rd graders have the opportunity to introduce their families to the Gamble House with a free return pass obtained through their elementary school.

Pathway program

The Pathway Docent Program is a recent extension of the Junior Docent Program that invites students who have participated as Junior Docents to continue touring at the Gamble House. Pathway Docents (8th grade and up) lead monthly 45-minute Family Tours, meant to introduce the Gamble House to children and their caregivers. They also offer support for free or low cost community touring events such as our annual family day, Crafting Memories and Museums of the Arroyo Day.

SCHOLARS-IN-RESIDENCE FELLOWShIP PROGRAM

The Gamble House Conservancy Scholars-in-Residence (SIR) Fellowship (originated in 1967) is open to fifth-year architecture students and graduate students in an architecture, arts, conservation, cultural studies, museum studies or history program. The SIR Fellowship is awarded to two students annually, providing residence in the Gamble House for an academic year in exchange for which the students provide support for events and assist with Gamble House projects.

2024-2025 Gamble House Scholars-in-Residence

We’re excited to have Faith Fullerton (M.Arch., USC) and Sam Malnati (MHC/MUP, USC) as the newest members of our stewardship community.

Interested in more information about the SIR fellowship program? Please email us at info@gamblehouse.org.

ScholarS-in-Residence Roster

Note: If you feel your information is missing or incorrect, please email us at info@gamblehouse.org

Gil Stayner – 1967

Ron Altoon – 1968-1969

Jeffrey Bleaman – 1968-1969

Allan Gatzke – 1969-1970

Steve Dwyer- 1969-1972

James Anderson Mackenzie – 1971

Jim Hutton – 1971-1972

Michael Robinson – 1972

Millard Lee – 1972-1973

Doug Moreland – 1973-1974

Phil Enquist – 1974

Bob Murrin – 1974-1975

Max Underwood - 1976-1977

Philip DeBolske - 1977-1978

Richard Liu - 1978-1979

John Spencer – 1978-1979

Kenneth J. Smith - 1979

Mark Paone – 1979-80

Richard Rowe - 1980-1981

Kelly Sutherlin McLeod - 1981-1983

Sanjeh Lok – 1981-1982 

Todd Gish - 1982-1983

George Daniel Wittman - 1984

David Glover - 1984-1985

Alan Lee - 1985-1986

Diane Marshall - 1986-1987

Jay Sfingi - 1987

Gregory Kachoeff - 1987-1988

Mark Lieb - 1988-1989

Albert Quesada - 1989

James Lord - 1989-1990

Arnold Swanborn - 1989-1990

Anthony Fish - 1990-1991

Todd Davis - 1990-1991

Chris Roades - 1991-1992

Robin Sakahara 1992-1993

Harry Christidis - 1993-1994

Ryan Sky Kogachi - 1995-1996

John Hreno - 1996-1997

Beatriz Borquez - 1996-1997

Christine Brame - 1997-1998

Robert Gdowski - 1999-2000

Caroline Chacon - 1999-2000

Jonathan Breen - 2000

Christopher Mundweil - 2000

Guillermo Carrillo - 2000-2001

Karla Rivas - 2001

Tania Goffee Nunez - 2001-2002

James McKnight - 2002

Leila Farkhondeh - 2002

Dana Allen (nee Bates) - 2003-2004

Henry Mera - 2003-2004

David Balian - 2004-2005

Alice Valania (nee Gates) - 2004-2005

Ewa Ziabek - 2005

Jayna Cooper - 2005

Michelle Costamagna - 2005-2006

Brad Zuger - 2007-2008

Anthony Laney - 2007-2008

Tiffany Hynek - 2008-2009 

Devin Lewis - 2009-2010

Yulee Kim - 2010-2011

Leon Wood - 2010-2011

Claudia Otten - 2011-2012

Siqi Wei - 2011-2012

Maggie Wineland - 2012-2013

Geoffrey Becker - 2014-2015

Tom Sears - 2014-2015

Melissa Jimenez - 2015-2016

Dennis Chow - 2015-2016

Eric Purcell - 2016-2017

Ashwini Kokate – 2016-2017

Camille Elston - 2017-2018

Jonah Schatz - 2017-2018

Rafael Fontes – 2018-2021

Nick Morof - 2018-2019

Jackson Loop – 2019-2021 

Andrew Hernández – 2021-2023 

Olivia Armandroff – 2022-2023 

Ascenett Martinez-Lopez – 2023-2024 

Tony Quiroz – 2023-2024

Sam Malnati – 2024-2025

Faith Fullerton – 2024-2025 

Dates Unknown:

Joaquin Zapiain

Address

4 Westmoreland Place Pasadena, CA 91103

CONTACT

(626) 793-3334

info@gamblehouse.org

BOOKSTORE

(626) 449-4178

bookstore@gamblehouse.org

Tour Hours

We are open for tours on Tuesdays, and Thursdays through Sunday.

BOOKSTORE hours

Tuesday & Thursday – Sunday,
10:00am – 4:00pm

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