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Upton Sinclair House
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A landmark on N Myrtle Ave. The nearest other place is 5 min walk away. One of 17 history & landmarks in Monrovia.
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On the National Register since 1971
Upton Sinclair House
Upton Sinclair House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 11, 1971, and named a National Historic Landmark the same day. It is significant for its literature at the national level. Its architecture is described as Neo-Mediterranean.
The Upton Sinclair House is an historic house at 464 N. Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia, California. Built in 1923, it was the home of American novelist Upton Sinclair (1878–1968) between 1942 and 1966, and is where he wrote many of his later works. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971. It is a private residence.
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The nearest neighbor is Brian Huffman Photography, 5 min walk away.
Address464 N Myrtle Ave · 91016
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1 places within a five-minute walk of Upton Sinclair House.
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Brian Huffman PhotographyProfessional services
5 min walk🏦KNKBSAccountant
7 min walk📜Bird Box HouseLandmark and historical building
9 min walk🤝Here to ServeCommunity services non profits
9 min walk🏗️Parrague Construction, Inc.Contractor
9 min walk🥾Monrovia Hills (Canyon Mountain Park & Water Falls)Hiking trail
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.