Adamson House, Historic mansion in Malibu, United States
Description
The Adamson House is a historic residence built in Spanish Colonial Revival style in Malibu, California, known for its steel-reinforced concrete construction with teak woodwork and handpainted ceilings across ten rooms. The estate spreads over a generous property with gardens, fountains and direct access to the shore.
History
Rhoda Rindge Adamson occupied the house built in 1930 until 1962, when her heirs proposed converting the roughly 13-acre property into a beach resort. The United States Coast Guard used the bathhouse during World War II as a station for monitoring the coast.
Culture
The residence displays ceramic work from the nearby tile factory that Rufus Keeler directed and that employed more than one hundred craftspeople. The tiles decorate floors, walls and fountains throughout the house and garden, reflecting the local craftsmanship of that era.
Practical
Guided tours allow entry to the preserved rooms and outdoor areas, where visitors can discover the architectural details and family story. The grounds sit directly by the sea and offer shaded paths through landscaped gardens with fountains and viewpoints toward the coast.
Did you know?
May K. Rindge established her own ceramic factory on her property, which later produced tiles for the entire estate. The tiles show Moorish and Mediterranean patterns that remain visible throughout the rooms and outdoor areas today.
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