Next LPVHS meeting Saturday, August 15th at 9:00am Call 909 241-7961 for a tour.
Rowland Workman Partnership
John A. Rowland I
John A. Rowland I, was co-leader with William Workman (at right) of the first American pack train of settlers into Southern California, arriving in Los Angeles on November 5, 1841; soon thereafter, they secured title to the La Puente Rancho.
William Workman
William Workman
The Rowland Mansion built in 1855
The John Rowland Mansion was built in 1855, was first two-story brick house in southern California, and is the oldest brick house still standing in Los Angeles County In 1897, Rowland's daughter Victoria, and her husband, Josiah Hudson, remodeled the home, changing the slope of the roof, stuccoing the bricks, and adding a kitchen. Their daughter, Lilian, later made a few other minor changes in the interior of the home.
The LPVHS has been diligently making improvements to the interior and exterior of this historical gem. We have the mindset that nature is ready to come back to the property. We are making advances to use native landscaping and protect trees for birds to nest in.
This is the home as of May 2018.
History
In 1950, Lilian Dibble(at right), granddaughter of John A. Rowland I, turned the water tank located south of the home into a museum especially for the school children. The Round House, as it is now called, contains ranch equipment and Indian artifacts. It is open to the third grade hands-on tours.
Lilian Dibble
Lilian Dibble
English Vine
An over 100 year old English Banksie Rose vine is
growing on the back of the property. Every year it blooms the tiny little white roses in the spring.
Publications of the Society and other Items of Interest
Detail your services
Announce coming events
Announce coming events
The Rowland Home- 1855
Announce coming events
Announce coming events
Announce coming events
La Puente Kaleidoscope Parts I and II
Display real testimonials
Display real testimonials
Display real testimonials
Footsteps To The Past
True Tales of the San Gabriel Valley
Promote current deals
Display real testimonials
Display real testimonials
Note Cards and
United States Bicentennial Medallions