The Burnell estate, formerly located at 290 W. Foothill Boulevard, is seen heavily covered in ivy. The view is from Foothill Boulevard, looking down a curving driveway toward the front of the house.
Photo of Mary Lamoreaux Burnell standing in front of a portrait of her husband, George Edwin Burnell. Photo was reportedly taken in the Burnell estate located at 290 W. Foothill Boulevard.
The Burnell estate is shown, heavily covered with what appears to be ivy growing one side of the front of the house. This was the home of George Edwin Burnell, author, lecturer and philosopher. The estate was built 1910-1912 and razed in 1961. It was located at 290 West Foothill Blvd., and encompassed 7 acres.
1. Copy of photo of George Edwin Burnell, circa 1885. 2. Basic data on Burnell Estate, 290 W. Foothill Blvd., Arcadia. Typed on William F. Salisbury letterhead. 3. "George Edwin Burnell: scholar, lecturer and interpretive philosopher of Los Angeles, California." Advance Bio-Bulletin, no date, r…
1. Copy of photo of George Edwin Burnell, circa 1885.
2. Basic data on Burnell Estate, 290 W. Foothill Blvd., Arcadia. Typed on William F. Salisbury letterhead.
3. "George Edwin Burnell: scholar, lecturer and interpretive philosopher of Los Angeles, California." Advance Bio-Bulletin, no date, reprint.
4. "George E. Burnell." National Cyclopedia of American Biography, no date.
5. "George Edwin Burnell." News clip, no date. Possibly related to #12.
6. Copy of wedding photograph of Mary Georgene Forgey and Chester Ferrell Salisbury. Forgey was granddaughter of George E. Burnell. Wedding site was the living room of the Burnell Mansion, 290 W. Foothill Blvd., Arcadia. July 1941.
7. Enlarged copy of wedding photograph of Mary Georgene Forgey and Chester Farrell Salisbury, no date.
8. Grounds of Burnell Estate. Drawn from memory by W.F. Salisbury, June 1988.
9. "Storied Arcadia mansion razed." The Tribune, February 18, 1962, page 23.
10. "Attractive suburban home of George Edwin Burnell." Los Angeles Daily Times, January 1, 1916, page 128.
11. Diagram of the Burnell estate, no date.
12. "Prominent Angelinos." Los Angeles Examiner, no date, page I9, reprint.
13. Photo of George Edwin Burnell, no date.
14. Publisher's announcement, 1902.
15. Article on Burnell. Notables of the West, Volume I, 1913.
16. "George Edwin Burnell as man and teacher." Originally in Christian, October 2, 1902, by H.A. Burch.
17. List of stenographic reports by George Edwin Burnell. 46 page published by the Burnell Foundation, 1982.
18. "George Burnell, noted religious instructor dies." Los Angeles Times, 1948.
19. "The noble kingdom of heaven." Lecture 150 by G.E. Burnell, September 1925. Small leatherbound book with gilt edges.
20. "The convert." Lecture 166 by G.E. Burnell, no date. Small black book.
21. Copies of 5 letters written by George Edwin Burnell to his wife in June 1915.
22. Copies of photos with descriptions of Burnell Estate.
23. Legal description and list of improvements to Burnell Estate.
24. Correspondence from William F. Salisbury to City Clerk, June Alford, regarding the Burnell Family and Estate, May 4, 1989.
25. Obituary for Mrs. George Edwin Burnell.
26. Copies of stock certificates owned by George Edwin Burnell. California Irrigated Farms Company and San Joaquin Farms Company.
27. Copy of title for Burnell Estate.
28. Copy of invitation to 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George Edwin Burnell, 1941.
29. "Wedding announcement - Mrs. Chester Ferrell Salisbury." Pasadena Post, July 6, 1941.
View of front drive and entry of Clara Baldwin home, reported to have been built in 1906, located at 291 W. Foothill Boulevard. Station wagon parked in front.
View toward front entrance of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Rd. There is a temporary sign to the right that reads: Movie Entrance. There are two persons approaching front entrance.
Exterior front of mansion, former home of Prince Erik of Denmark in 1920s at 2607 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Built in 1924. Property now owned by Arcadia Congregational Church. House is situated at the rear of the church sanctuary and front entrance faces toward the east on Santa Anita Avenue. Slightly different view from ID 2171. Photograph by Terry Miller.
A pictorial collection of historic estates and vintage homes from the collections of the Arcadia Historical Society is now exhibiting at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum, through August 20, 2011. Carol Libby curated it. On exhibit are Anoakia, the Southern California Nursery (later a residence), La Cuccia, Prince Eric of Denmark's home, and the Burnell Oaks Estate, among others.
View across parking lot toward front entrance of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Brick section to left of front entrance encloses a patio accessible to patrons.
Exterior front of mansion, former home of Prince Erik of Denmark in 1920s at 2607 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Built in 1924. Property now owned by Arcadia Congregational Church. House is situated at the rear of the church sanctuary and front entrance faces toward the east on Santa Anita Avenue. Photograph by Terry Miller.