A historic house museum located in Norwalk, the D.D. Johnston-Hargitt House Museum offers visitors a look into local history through the preservation of a historic residential property. Operated under the City of Norwalk, the museum serves as a cultural resource for the surrounding community, including nearby La Mirada residents. As an arts and culture destination, it provides an opportunity to explore the architectural and historical character of the area in a museum setting.
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12426 Mapledale St, Norwalk, CA 90650, USALocated on Mapledale Street in Norwalk, the D.D. Johnston-Hargitt House Museum is a historic house museum that offers visitors a window into the area’s local history and heritage. The museum is operated under the City of Norwalk and serves residents, history enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in the cultural and historical development of the greater Southeast Los Angeles County region.
As a museum dedicated to local history, the site provides an educational experience centered on the people and stories connected to the Johnston-Hargitt family and the broader Norwalk community. This type of resource is particularly relevant to La Mirada residents, given La Mirada’s proximity to Norwalk and the shared regional history between these neighboring communities. Residents curious about the area’s past have a nearby destination that goes beyond general exhibits to focus specifically on local heritage.
The museum falls under the Arts & Culture category, making it a resource not only for historical education but also for community engagement with the cultural identity of the region. Those interested in historic preservation, local architecture, or community history may find the museum a worthwhile stop.
Probably one of the best and least visited in all of Los Angeles County, originally built in 1891 for the D.D. Johnston family. It's currently being, "restored" but looks brand-new, the city has definitely been putting resources into the house over the past five years and it shows.
Fun tour of this historic home in Norwalk. Refreshments were available and Christmas ornaments were a good souvenir to take home after the tour
Went today for the tour and event. The staff were incredibly kind and informative. The tour was very educational and entertaining.
It brings back great memories when I was growing up. When Chun and Ida Hargitt would go on vacation to Escondido me and my brother and Grandpa,( who was the caretaker of that property) what spend the night in that old house. Came back again December 21st for Christmas tour at night. The portable lighting was very poor, didn't feel a lot of holiday cheer from the staff working. There was a gentleman in a wheelchair who couldn't get in the gate because there's no wheelchair accessibility ramps. I felt bad for the guy so I said I'll the gate with him and we had great conversation and told old stories. Come on Norwalk all that money spent and no wheelchair ramp through the back gate! Please try to work on it thanks
Here's a real piece of Norwalk history. Nice guided tour by young folks that know only a limited amount about the place and it's history. Still, you walk away knowing more than when you came in. Definitely recommend checking out.