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Modjeska House

Modjeska House is a historic place in Modjeska, Orange County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 11, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72000244.

Modjeska, Orange County, CaliforniaListed December 11, 1972NRIS #72000244★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Modjeska House?

Arden, also known as The Modjeska House, is a historic home designed by Stanford White in Modjeska Canyon, California. It is significant for being the only surviving home of Helena Modjeska, a Shakespearean actress and Polish patriot. The property is located in a live oak grove on the banks of Santiago Creek in Modjeska Canyon, California.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Modjeska House
City
Modjeska
County
Orange County
State
California
Listed on the National Register
December 11, 1972
NRIS reference number
72000244
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
33.70865, -117.62430
When was Modjeska House listed on the National Register?

Modjeska House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 11, 1972.

Where is Modjeska House located?

Modjeska House is located in Modjeska, Orange County, California at approximately 33.70865, -117.62430. See the map above.

Is Modjeska House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Modjeska House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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