A carpeted staircase with wooden railings curves upwards in the foreground, while a dimly lit room with a hanging lantern and patterned windows is visible in the background.

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General Admission

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James &ldquo;Jim&rdquo; Ipekjian has spent more than 50 years as a master craftsman, creating custom furniture, lighting, and woodwork, including extensive work inspired by Greene &amp; Greene. His connection to the Blacker House began in 1994, when he was hired to participate in the home&rsquo;s extensive restoration. Jim went on to serve as project manager for the restoration, overseeing the many trades involved in involved in the work, and was later commissioned to reproduce the home&rsquo;s original furniture.This rare two-hour tour offers an opportunity to experience the Blacker House with someone who knows it from the inside out. Jim will share his firsthand perspective on the house, its restoration, and the extraordinary craftsmanship behind one of Greene &amp; Greene&rsquo;s most celebrated works. *Tour group size will be kept limited for a more intimate experience.*No photography is permitted at this event

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for Tour the Blacker House with Jim Ipekjian&nbsp;on October 17th! This email serves as confirmation of your ticket purchase. Please see the event details below:&nbsp; Meetup location: Robert R. Blacker House1177 Hillcrest Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106 Please arrive on time to the meetup location. The tour will begin promptly, so we ask that you arrive a few minutes early to check in. Parking:&nbsp;Street parking will be available in the surrounding neighborhood.&nbsp; Our tour will take place rain or shine, so please dress comfortably and expect the tour to last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. In order to preserve the Blacker House&#39;s historic flooring, kindly avoid wearing high heels or other narrowly-heeled shoes in or outside of the house.&nbsp; If you have any questions in the meantime, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to reach out to me directly at nick@pasadenaheritage.org. We look forward to seeing you there!&nbsp; Best, Nick Giovanazzi Programs Director

James “Jim” Ipekjian has spent more than 50 years as a master craftsman, creating custom furniture, lighting, and woodwork, including extensive work inspired by Greene &amp; Greene. His connection to the Blacker House began in 1994, when he was hired to participate in the home’s extensive restoration. Jim went on to serve as project manager for the restoration, overseeing the many trades involved in involved in the work, and was later commissioned to reproduce the home’s original furniture.This rare two-hour tour offers an opportunity to experience the Blacker House with someone who knows it from the inside out. Jim will share his firsthand perspective on the house, its restoration, and the extraordinary craftsmanship behind one of Greene &amp; Greene’s most celebrated works. *Tour group size will be kept limited for a more intimate experience.*No photography is permitted at this event

Pasadena Heritage

Tour the Blacker House with Jim Ipekjian

Robert R. Blacker House

General Admission

$200

Member Admission

$160