Alhambra's Neighborhoods

Alhambra boasts dozens of historic neighborhoods that feature myriad architectural styles. From Queen Anne Victorian houses to Mid-Century Modern homes and everything in between, these neighborhoods tell the story and provide a tangible connection to the people, homes and stories that make Alhambra's history dynamic.

Alhambra Tract

Located in northeast Alhambra, the Alhambra Tract was Alhambra's first tract, which was owned by Alhambra's founding father, Benjamin Wilson. The Victorian Italianate home of James de Barth and Maria (Wilson) Shorb is located in this tract.

Ramona Park Tract

Nestled in southern Alhambra, Ramona Park Tract was established in the early 1900s and feature Arts and Crafts homes designed by architects John and Daniel Althouse who were contemporaries and colleagues of the Greene and Greene brothers.

Wuest-Bushnell Tract

Perched on the northwest tip of Alhambra, the Wuest-Bushnell Tract was marketed by Henry Huntington in the early 20th century as a "streetcar suburb" as a strategy to make his land more accessible to developers. The prominent architectural style of homes found in this tract is Arts and Crafts.

La Marguerita-Souders Tract

Located in the northwestern corner of Alhambra, the La Marguerita-Souders Tract was named for Marguerita Graffen, the daughter of the tract's original owner. The prominent architectural style of homes found in this tract is Arts and Crafts.

Lindaraxa Tract

Nestled in northern Alhambra, the Lindaraxa Tract includes homes built in the 1920s. The architectural styles of the homes in this tract range from Spanish to English Cottages to Storybook.

Bean Tract

Located at the northeastern tip of Alhambra, the Bean Tract includes land originally owned by orchardist Jacob Bean. With many of its homes built in the 1930s and 40s, the architectural style of these homes ranges from Colonial Revival to Tudor Revival.

Emery Park Tract

Perched on Alhambra's western edge, the predominant architectural styles of the Emery Park Tract include Spanish Colonial Revival, Pueblo Revival and Storybook Cottages.

Midwick Tract

Located in Alhambra's southwest corner, the Midwick Tract is named for the Midwick Country Club. Developed in the 1940s, the tract includes a mix of architectural styles including Spanish Colonial Revival, Mid-Century Modern and Minimal Traditional.

Mayfair Tract

Nestled in southern Alhambra, the Mayfair Tract is Alhambra's most intact original neighborhood. Built in the 1930s, its homes' architectural styles feature Tudor Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival, Cape Cod Revival and Storybook Revival.

Airport Tract

Built on the site of the original Alhambra Airport in southeastern Alhambra, the Airport Tract includes Minimal Traditional homes, which were prominent after World War II.