The house was built as part of the Harper Tract developed by Miller & Herriott.

They subdivided the land into 98 lots, building "substantial and tasty residences, costing not less than $3000 each.

"[5] The Miller and Herriott House is the oldest surviving structure in the Harper Tract.

[6] It was restored in the early 1980s, though the original stained glass in the front door transom was removed for use in a restaurant near Disneyland.

[7] After touring the house in 1980, Los Angeles Times columnist Jack Smith called it "tall and lacy, with a plush, ornate and comfortably cluttered interior in Victorian style.