Batchelder House

The Batchelder House in Pasadena, California, is a historic bungalow estate dating to 1910, built by Ernest A. Batchelder and his wife, Alice Coleman. The building stands out for its naturalistic style, which incorporates elements of a Swiss chalet, and it once served as a central hub of the area's cultural life. The property housed Batchelder's first workshop, where decorative tiles were made for the era's leading architects. Alice Coleman, a musician, used the stage in the backyard for chamber concerts. As part of the Lower Arroyo Seco Historic District, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and today stands as a reminder of the importance of the Arts and Crafts movement in the region.