Crank House
Also known as Fair Oaks Ranch
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Crank House
Crank House, at 2186 Crary St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 23, 1997. It was among the first 7 of Altadena’s 13 listings. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement, at the local level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 140 other California listings. The listing covers 1.6 acres.
What it isHouse in Altadena, California. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 17 MB · National Archives↗1882 to today
- 1882Built
- 1997Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 29 years
Finding Crank House
2186 Crary St., Altadena
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
14 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Queen Anne style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Queen Anne.
Memories of Crank House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Crank House
Is Crank House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 23, 1997 (Register number 97000751).
Is Crank House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Hale Solar Laboratory, 2.9 miles away.
Can you visit Crank House?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Crank House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 17 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123859051 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.