This grand Victorian was home to an early Monrovia mayor

"The Queen Anne Victorian dates to 1887, the same year the city was incorporated, and was commissioned by Civil War Union General William A. Pile. The former minister, Republican congressman and appointed governor of the New Mexico Territory served one year as the mayor of Monrovia."

"Bay Area architects Samuel and Joseph Cather Newsom created the opulent residence under the watchful eyes of Pile and his wife. Among the striking original details are a windowed cupola with a conical turret, the fish-scale shingle exterior and a piece of stained-glass above the wide front door containing more than 50 semi-precious gemstones."

"A grand staircase in the home's reception hall leads to the second story and a gallery with a Juliet balcony. Theodore Roosevelt reportedly once addressed constituents from the perch."

Idlewild is a Queen Anne Victorian residence built in 1887 in Monrovia, the same year the city was incorporated. Civil War Union General William A. Pile commissioned the home, which was designed by renowned Bay Area architects Samuel and Joseph Cather Newsom. The 3,384 square-foot mansion showcases striking original details including a windowed cupola with conical turret, fish-scale shingle exterior, and ornamental stained glass above the front door containing over 50 semi-precious gemstones. Interior features include a grand staircase, 12-foot ceilings, octagonal windows, detailed fireplace mantels made of multiple onyx shades, and a Juliet balcony where Theodore Roosevelt reportedly addressed constituents. Modern updates include an eat-in kitchen, laundry room, wrap-around deck, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, wine cellar, art studio, and six-car garage. The property is listed at $1.699 million.

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