We know historic homes from a personal and professional standpoint - Barbara has represented the sale of many
historic homes during her career, and James has extensive knowledge of the architectural traditions in Southern California through his architecture
studies and practice.
Katherine and James are proud owners of a 1914 registered landmark Craftsman Airplane Bungalow in Monrovia. Barbara and
her husband owned a 1910 Arts and Crafts home in Pasadena for more than 30 years. We understand the value of historic homes and the importance of
preserving the character and history of our community.
The LIPPINCOTT GROUP is proud to support the preservation of the rich history and architectural legacy of the San
Gabriel Valley. We are Heritage Associate members of Pasadena Heritage, and Katherine
and James are active members of the Monrovia Historic Preservation Group (MOHP).
We understand that historic homes are more than just houses...
they are the historic legacy of our community.
The mission of the Office of Historic Preservation is to preserve and enhance California's
irreplaceable historic heritage as a matter of public interest so that its vital legacy of cultural, educational, recreational, aesthetic, economic,
social, and environmental benefits will be maintained and enriched for present and future generations.
The National Trust for Historic
Preservation is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America's communities. Recipient of
the National Humanities Medal, the Trust was founded in 1949 and provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to protect the irreplaceable
places that tell America’s story.
The California Preservation Foundation, founded in 1976, is California's only statewide non-profit historic preservation
education, advocacy and membership organization. It is the mission of the California Preservation Foundation to ensure that California's rich and
diverse historic resources are identified, protected and celebrated for their history and their valuable role in California's economy, environment and
quality of life.
Detailed information about Pasadena's designated historic sites and districts; the
process and criteria related to the designation of historic sites and districts; and application materials and information regarding obtaining a
Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction, alterations, additions, relocations, or demolitions within a historic site or district.
A guide to strategies and resources for research on the conservation, preservation or restoration
of historic buildings, landscapes or cities. Compiled by the University of California Berkeley Environmental Design Library. The online guide places
particular emphasis on resources in the California and the Bay Area, but provides generally applicable information as well.
Bungalow Heaven is a Landmark District located in Pasadena, California - a rare and mostly intact collection of over 800 homes
built from the 1900s through the 1930s.
Claremont Heritage is a non-profit membership organization devoted to the history and preservation of the Claremont community
through research, education and action.
The Covina Valley Historical Society was organized to preserve the history of our community. Our desire is to bring
knowledge and compassion to our visitors in the hope that more historical items will be saved, preserved and shared.
Garfield Heights is the
second oldest historic neighborhood in the City of Pasadena. Many of the homes in the area were built during the boom years between the late 1880’s
and the 1920’s.
MOHPG (formerly known as the Monrovia Old House Preservation Group) acts as a source of
information, and as a support group, for people who are interested in restoring their pre-1930 houses.
A community-supported historic preservation organization working to protect and
preserve Pasadena's architectural legacy and cultural history through awareness, assistance and action.
In the spirit of the societies created during the early 20th century in response to the Arts & Crafts Movement, this
site has been created to provide an online "home" for the present-day Arts & Crafts Movement community.
Too often we lose important buildings that are less than fifty-years old, buildings that are considered "out of style,"
or buildings that are declared "non-contributing" to history at the civic, state, or national level. It is our goal to educate and inform the public
and politicians about the value of structures from the midcentury and beyond.
What is the Mills Act? The Mills Act legislation grants participating local
governments (cities and counties) the authority to enter into contracts with owners of qualified historic properties who actively participate in the
restoration and maintenance of their historic properties while receiving property tax relief.
Who
qualifies? Owners of historic buildings may qualify for property tax relief if they pledge to rehabilitate
and maintain the historical and architectural character of their properties for at least a ten-year period. Owner-occupied single family residences
and income producing commercial properties are recognized under the Act. Each community sets forth its own criteria when adopting the Mills Act - see
your local planning department or preservation
group for specific information.
What is the benefit to property owners? Mills Act participants may realize substantial property tax savings of between 40% and 60% each year for newly improved or
purchased older properties because valuations of Mills Act properties are determined by the Income Approach to Value rather than by the standard
Market Approach to Value.
How does this benefit the community?
Local governments have adopted the Mills Act because they recognize the economic benefits of conserving resources and reinvestment as well as the
important role historic preservation can play in revitalizing older areas, creating cultural tourism, building civic pride, and retaining the sense of
place and continuity with the community’s past. The tax relief is to encourage property owners to preserve our historic architectural legacy for all
to appreciate and enjoy.
What is the commitment? Specific criteria
and standards are set forth by each community, and commitments may vary by individual case. The basic idea is that the property owner agrees to
protect, preserve, and maintain the historical character of the structure. A formal agreement is made between the city and the property owner. Duties
to ensure compliance vary as well, but may include periodic inspections and filing of maintenance reports. Substantial penalties may be levied for
breach of contract.
