| Arden Villa | |
|---|---|
  Arden Villa Location within the Los Angeles metropolitan area  Arden Villa Arden Villa (California)  Arden Villa Arden Villa (the United States) | |
| General information | |
| Type | House |
| Architectural style | Palladian Revival |
| Location | 1145 Arden Rd., Pasadena, California |
| Coordinates | 34°07′59″N 118°07′28″W / 34.13297°N 118.12456°W |
| Completed | 1913 |
| Governing body | Private |
| Grounds | 2.44 acres (0.99 ha) |
Arden Villa is a Palladian-style estate located in Pasadena, California, designed by the architectural firm Marston & Van Pelt in 1913 for William Kennon Jewett. Arden Villa has gained fame not only for its architectural splendor but also for its appearances in various movies and TV shows, earning it the nickname "Dynasty Mansion" due to its association with the popular 1980s TV drama Dynasty.
Arden Villa was also used in the classic 1980's US TV series Knight Rider, as the base HQ for the fictional non-profit organization known as the Foundation for Law and Government. Knight Rider was an action drama series featuring a lone crime fighter Michael Knight and his artificially intelligent talking car called KITT.
Over the years, Arden Villa has become a sought-after location for the entertainment industry, appearing in various movies, TV shows, and commercials.[1]
- ^ "Arden Villa - Pasadena's Infamous and Private Grand Estate". Pasadena Magazine. 13 May 2019.