George Washington Smith: Isham beach house (Carpenteria, Calif.)

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Description

The Carpenteria beach house for Albert Keep Isham was a Moorish inspired estate directly on the beach. Smith also constructed a natatorium, which was done in an "Islamic" style and contained a large number of decorative tiles around the swimming pool and a retractable roof.
The beach house and natatorium are currently part of a gated community with private beach access in the Carpenteria area.

Creator

George Washington Smith, architect

Source

George Washington Smith papers, Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.

Date

1926-1928

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Citation

George Washington Smith, architect, “George Washington Smith: Isham beach house (Carpenteria, Calif.),” UCSB ADC Omeka, accessed December 12, 2024, http://www.adc-exhibits.museum.ucsb.edu/items/show/314.