The Doctors House, an authentically restored Queen Anne-Eastlake style home built about 1888, is the result of a community-wide endeavor to preserve a reminder of Glendale's earliest days. The two story house originally stood at 921 East Wilson Avenue. It became known as The Doctors House because it was residence and office space for three prominent early Glendale physicians. When it was threatened with demolition in 1979, citizens, including the newly reconstituted Glendale Historical Society, banded together to relocate it to Brand Park. They then restored the house to its late 19th century appearance, and furnished and decorated it in the style of the period. The Doctors office contains numerous medical implements and supplies of the era. The living rooms recreate the pleasant domesticity of late Victorian times. One room is set aside for the sale of books and materials pertaining to local area history. The house and grounds are frequently the scene of special events and exhibits A garden and gazebo provide a delightful period setting for the house.
Visiting Hours
The Doctors House is open to the public for docent-guided tours
Days
Every Sunday, except for major holidays, rainy days, and the month of August. Due to special holiday events, December hours differ.
Hours
From 2 p.m to 4 p.m. The last tour starts at 3:40 p.m.
Reservations: No reservations are needed
Entrance fee
To help maintain the home, there is a $1 entrance fee for persons over the age of 16. Admission is free for Glendale Historical Society members.
Specially scheduled group tour
For a minimum of 20 people, on other days of the week can be arranged through the Glendale Parks and Recreation Department, (818) 548-2147.
Private Functions
The grounds and gazebo, but not the interior, of The Doctors House are available for private functions such as weddings. For details, contact the Glendale Parks and Recreation Department, (818) 548-2147.
Directions to the House
The Doctors House is in Brand Park, 1601 West Mountain Avenue, Glendale, California. Take the #5 (Golden State) Freeway or Glenoaks Boulevard to Western Avenue. Go north on Western, which leads into the park. As you approach Brand Park, signs along the way will guide you to the parking area and to the House.

Volunteer Docent Opportunities
Volunteer docents give tours of The Doctors House. They receive training and commit to two hours per month of giving tours. For information about becoming a docent, telephone the museum curator at (818) 242-4290.

Nell Shipman
During the years 1917 to 1920, The Doctors House was the home of Nell Shipman, a silent screen actress, writer, director, and producer. Learn more about her here.