Barkin House, International Style residence in Long Beach, United States.
The Barkin House is a modern residence in Long Beach featuring stuccoed concrete block walls, a flat roof, and three sections of varying heights. The structure includes sun porches with tubular metal railings and sits on a compact lot.
William Barkin built the house in 1946–1947 as a multi-story International Style dwelling of stuccoed concrete block with a flat roof. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 18, 2015.
The nautical touches on the house, such as the tubular metal railings of the sun porches, tie the 1946–1947 dwelling to Long Beach's seaside setting. The house sits at 84 East Olive Street, a few blocks from the oceanfront the city is named for.
The house is located on East Olive Street and visible from the street, though public access is limited as it is a private residence. Visitors should respect the property boundaries while appreciating the architecture from the street level.
The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015, nearly 70 years after its construction, demonstrating how modern architecture gained recognition long after it was first built. This delayed acknowledgment reflects the gradual appreciation of post-war design innovations.
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