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James Daniel Derby House
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National Register of Historic Places

James Daniel Derby House

Listed as “Derby, James Daniel, House”

On the National Register since 197848 years
Knit-BlockListed 1978Glendale

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About James Daniel Derby House

James Daniel Derby House, at 2535 E. Chevy Chase Dr., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 14, 1978. It was among the first 2 of Glendale’s 14 listings. The Register lists it for its engineering and architecture, at the state level.

What it isHouse in Glendale, 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 · 16 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding James Daniel Derby House

2535 E. Chevy Chase Dr., Glendale

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

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7 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about James Daniel Derby House

Is James Daniel Derby House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 14, 1978 (Register number 78000682).

Is James Daniel Derby House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is The Rose Bowl, 2.5 miles away.

Can you visit James Daniel Derby 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 James Daniel Derby House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 16 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 123859059 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.