Paul Shoup House, American Craftsman residence in Los Altos, California.

The Paul Shoup House is an American Craftsman residence in Los Altos, California, built in 1910 with wooden windows, Douglas fir floors, and decorative brackets. The structure features bell eaves and other period details characteristic of early 20th century residential design.

The house was built in 1910 as the residence of Paul Shoup, a railroad executive who later became president of Southern Pacific Railroad from 1929 to 1938. His career with the railroad company influenced transportation and development patterns in the region.

The house shaped Los Altos' growth when Paul Shoup established the Altos Land Company to develop residential areas near the railway line. His family's decisions about land and development influenced how this community took form.

The property has been extensively updated for modern plumbing and electrical systems while keeping its original architectural character intact. Access may be limited, so check locally for visiting arrangements and current conditions before planning your trip.

Across Adobe Creek from the house stands a stone grotto dedicated in May 2011 to Shoichi Kagawa, the chief gardener and caretaker of the Japanese-influenced garden. He and his family lived on the property until they were sent to Heart Mountain for internment during World War II.