The Pasadena house considered a masterpiece of the American Arts and Crafts movement is The Gamble House. Also known as the David B. Gamble House, it was designed by brothers Charles and Henry Greene of Greene and Greene for David B. Gamble of Procter & Gamble fame.
Built in 1908–1909 as a winter residence, the house reflects the American Craftsman style through its exposed woodwork, carefully joined materials, broad overhanging roofs, and handcrafted details. The Greenes combined local materials with influences from Japanese architecture, creating a home that feels closely connected to its wooded setting above Pasadena's Arroyo Seco.
Its interior contains elaborate wood joinery, art glass, metalwork, and furnishings designed specifically for the rooms. Rather than treating decoration as an afterthought, Greene and Greene coordinated architecture, furniture, lighting, and surface patterns into one unified design. That total approach is a major reason the house is regarded as a landmark of the Arts and Crafts movement.
The Gamble family transferred the property to the city of Pasadena and USC in 1966. It is now preserved and operated through that partnership. The name is sometimes shortened to “Gamble House,” but the full historic name is David B. Gamble House.