The Gamble House is once again opening its servants’ quarters for exclusive 90-minute “Upstairs Downstairs” tours.
Visitors to the Gamble House from July 30 through August 16 will be able to compare the living quarters of the served with those “in service.” New information recently emerged about the Gamble family and their servants allowing the curators to share more of the personal history of those who lived and worked at the beautiful Greene & Greene house.
- Guests will visit the original laundry and coal rooms in the basement
- The surprisingly light and accommodating servants’ bedrooms
- Learn about the multi-ethnic staff that helped make the Gambles’ lives in Pasadena more comfortable
- Guests will also tour the public spaces and family rooms that make the classic one hour tour so popular. This includes the meticulous craftsmanship of Greene & Greene furniture, the specially-designed leaded art glass light fixtures, and unique architectural features designed by the Greenes exclusively for the Gamble family.
The Gamble House in Pasadena, California, is an outstanding example of American Arts and Crafts style architecture. The house and furnishings were designed by architects Charles and Henry Greene in 1908 for David and Mary Gamble of the Procter & Gamble Company.
Tours take place on Thursdays through Sundays, every hour from 11 am – 2 pm
Admission: $20 per person. Call 626-793-3334; or visit www.GambleHouse.org for more information on the limited tickets available for tours offered at The Gamble House.
The house, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1978, is owned by the City of Pasadena and operated by the University of Southern California.
