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Schaffer, J.W. House
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National Register of Historic Places

Schaffer, J.W. House

On the National Register since 201610 years
Listed 2016Glendale

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

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About Schaffer, J.W. House

Schaffer, J.W. House, at 527 Whiting Woods Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 19, 2016. It was among the first 10 of Glendale’s 14 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Residential Architecture of John Lautner in Southern California, 1940-1994.

What it isSingle-family detached home in Glendale, California. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

Through the years

1949 to today

  1. 1949Built, designed by John Lautner
  2. 2016Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 10 years
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Finding Schaffer, J.W. House

527 Whiting Woods Rd., Glendale

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

Around it

1 more Register listing within 2 miles

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

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Questions about Schaffer, J.W. House

Is Schaffer, J.W. House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 19, 2016 (Register number 16000174).

Is Schaffer, J.W. House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Space Flight Operations Facility, 4.4 miles away.

Can you visit Schaffer, J.W. 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.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.