Detwiler House

The historic Dewitler house was built in 1902. Many changes have occurred throughout the years, but the outside of the house looks very much the same. The Dewitler family built and settled in this home after residing in a smaller house on Alosta Ave to accommodate their growing family. The Dewitler family consisted of Edna and Wilbur Dewitler and six children, five boys and one girl.

Built in 1902 in a “Victorian Vernacular” style and is virtually unique in Glendora with its vertical wood plank siding. The Detwilers were early settlers in this area having settled in the area at the turn of the century. Four of the six Dewitler children were born in this house. The house was sold in 1948 after the death of Mrs. Dewitler. The new owners restored and remodeled the house and added a family room, two fireplaces, and a front porch.

The Dewitlers were an influential family in Glendora. Withe the early death of their father, it was necessary for all members of the family to work. The older boys especially took on all kinds of work in the community. In fact, they were seen so often a fellow resident once said "...there was a Dewitler behind every pepper tree."

The majority of the Dewtiler children stayed in Glendora and took on prominent places in the community. Dutch Dewitler grew up as a star athlete on the football team for Citrus Union High School. He stayed in Glendora and continued to live just a few blocks from his childhood home. He served as City Councilman of the city from 1958-1966.

Webb Dewitler was known as the keeper of Venberg's department store where he was a buyer and window dresser. He designed the Glendora City seal that is used on all official correspondence. He also set up exhibits at the LA County Fair for the City of Glendora where he won many prizes.

Kobzeff, Mildred. The Dewitler Family. The Glendoran. July 1st 1984. 38 - 43.

City Seal Designer. The Glendora. January 1st 2003. 15 - 22.