Stimson House is a Richardsonian Romanesque house in Los Angeles, California, and a filming location for Mad Men (2007-2015). Built in 1891, it was designed by H. Carroll Brown, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Location: 2421 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in University Park, Los Angeles
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1326, SRC-1327, SRC-1328, SRC-7692, SRC-8213 - Designed by H. Carroll Brown
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1326, SRC-1327, SRC-1328, SRC-8141, SRC-7693 - Built in 1891
confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1326, SRC-1327, SRC-1328, SRC-7693, SRC-8141, SRC-8213 - Architectural style: Richardsonian Romanesque
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1326, SRC-1327, SRC-1328, SRC-8142, SRC-9584 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places; Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1326, SRC-1327, SRC-1328, SRC-7693, SRC-8142, SRC-8141 - Appeared in Mad Men (tv, 2007-2015) — as exterior of the Francis family home (Betty and Henry Francis's residence) in seasons 5-7
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1326, SRC-1329, SRC-3304, SRC-8214, SRC-8215, SRC-1833
Evidence & sources
- SRC-1326 — Stimson House — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1327 — Stimson House in Los Angeles — SoCal Landmarks (Tier 3, established_blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1328 — PCAD — Stimson, Thomas Douglas and Achsah J. Spencer, House (Tier 2, institutional_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1329 — Scene It Before: The Draper House from "Mad Men" — Los Angeles Magazine (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1833 — Go On Location: Iconic Horror Movie Locations in Los Angeles — Discover Los Angeles (Tier 3, tourism_official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3304 — Solano Canyon Neighborhood blog (Lawrence Bouett) — Solano Canyon on 'Mad Men'? (Tier 2, local_history_reportage; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5417 — National Register of Historic Places Inventory – Nomination Form, Stimson House (NRHP ref. 78000690) (Tier 1, government_registry; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5838 — Big Orange Landmarks — No. 212 Stimson Residence (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7692 — Around Us — Stimson House (Tier 3, database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7693 — The Clio — Stimson House (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8141 — Homestead Museum Blog — The Thomas D. Stimson House (Tier 2, museum-blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8142 — Big Orange Landmarks — No. 212 – Stimson Residence (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8213 — National Park Service — National Register Asset Detail, Stimson House (NRIS 78000690) (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8214 — IMDb — Filming location: Stimson House, 2421 S Figueroa Street, Los Angeles (Tier 2, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8215 — Alamy Stock Photo — Stimson House film locations caption (Tier 3, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9584 — Los Angeles City Historical Society Newsletter — "Stimson House, once L.A.'s most expensive" by Don Sloper (November 2011) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mad Men filmed?
Stimson House, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Mad Men.
Who designed Stimson House?
Stimson House was designed by H. Carroll Brown.
Where is Stimson House located?
Stimson House is located in Los Angeles, California.