Modjeska House
Also known as Forest of Arden
About Modjeska House
Modjeska House, at Modjeska Canyon Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 11, 1972. It was named a National Historic Landmark on Dec 14, 1990, one of 141 in California. The Register lists it for its recreation, architecture, performing arts and european, at the national level. The listing covers 14 acres.
What it isHistoric house in California, United States. 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 · 11 MB · National Archives↗1888 to today
- 1888Built, designed by Stanford White
- 1972Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 1990Named a National Historic Landmark
- 2026On the Register for 54 years
Finding Modjeska House
Modjeska Canyon Rd., Modjeska
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Other National Historic Landmarks nearby
The nearest Landmarks with a photo, within 25 miles, and the year each was named.
Memories of Modjeska House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Modjeska House
Is Modjeska House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 11, 1972 (Register number 72000244).
Is Modjeska House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Dec 14, 1990. California has 141 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Modjeska House?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Modjeska House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 11 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 123860280 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.