In the foreground, a brick pillar supports a wooden overhang with a hanging lantern, while the background reveals lush palm trees and foliage under a bright sky.

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Explore the exterior of one of Pasadena&rsquo;s most celebrated architectural masterpieces with Pasadena historian John Ripley.&nbsp; This special tour offers an in-depth look at the Greene &amp; Greene designed Blacker House, from its remarkable exterior architecture to its recently restored historic landscaped grounds. The tour will include the home&rsquo;s exterior details, craftsmanship, gardens, and the newly restored pond, offering a closer look at the design and history of this internationally recognized Pasadena treasure. Please note: This tour is exterior only and does not include access to the interior of the Blacker House.&nbsp; *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 John Ripley&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, please 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

Explore the exterior of one of Pasadena’s most celebrated architectural masterpieces with Pasadena historian John Ripley.  This special tour offers an in-depth look at the Greene &amp; Greene designed Blacker House, from its remarkable exterior architecture to its recently restored historic landscaped grounds. The tour will include the home’s exterior details, craftsmanship, gardens, and the newly restored pond, offering a closer look at the design and history of this internationally recognized Pasadena treasure. Please note: This tour is exterior only and does not include access to the interior of the Blacker House.  *No photography is permitted at this event

Pasadena Heritage

Tour the Blacker House Exterior with John Ripley

Robert R. Blacker House

General Admission

$80

Member Admission

$64