Bilicke Mansion

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The historic Bilicke Mansion (also known as the A.C. Bilicke Estate) is a 1905 property designed by renowned architect John Parkinson. Located at 699 Monterey Road in South Pasadena, CA, the grounds are famously home to the South Pasadena Chinese Mission United Methodist Church. 

The Original Owner,   A.C. Bilicke  was  a prominent Los Angeles hotel magnate who later perished in the RMS Lusitania disaster 

The Architect John Parkinson was  famous for designing Los Angeles landmarks such as Los Angeles City Hall and Union Station

The sprawling estate, situated on what was historically known as "Bilicke Hill", eventually transitioned to religious and community use.

The mansion itself and the grounds currently serve the South Pasadena Chinese Mission United Methodist Church.Historic 

The estate grounds have historically housed South Pasadena's First Church Bell from the old Methodist meeting house.