Spinks house, Arts and Crafts bungalow in Pasadena, United States
The Spinks House is a three-story Arts and Crafts bungalow in Pasadena featuring cedar trim, plaster walls, and redwood details throughout. The interior spaces showcase carefully designed rooms that preserve this handcrafted style to this day.
The Spinks House was built in 1908–1909 by Greene and Greene for Margaret B. S. Clapham Spinks and her husband, retired judge William Ward Spinks, who had recently moved from Victoria, Canada. The only major later changes were a garage enlarged to hold three cars and a one-story south addition for two maid's rooms, the latter designed by the original firm.
The house was built as the retirement home of William Ward Spinks, a judge who moved to Southern California from Victoria, Canada. Its Japanese-influenced details sit alongside Californian features such as broad rooms opened up by the mild climate and available land. The property is a private residence, so the house and grounds are seen from the street rather than visited inside.
The property sits on about 1.5 acres bordering a wooded canyon with trails and viewpoints nearby. The original architectural elements have been preserved through careful restoration and are clearly visible during a visit.
The terraces and gardens were designed by Isabelle Greene, granddaughter of architect Henry Mather Greene. This family connection gives the property a special horticultural character that weaves the structure into the surrounding landscape.
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