Crank Residence - original location of Fair Oaks home of the Johnstons

The first structure built in Altadena was located here. When J.F. Crank bought the property from Benjamin Eaton, he built this stately home in 1882.

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The Fair Oaks home of Eliza and Sidney Johnston was moved northwest to its current location on Oakwood.

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Altadena, CA

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