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| Inventory photo taken in 1978. | Photo taken February 9, 2007. |
The following is from the Historic Buildings Inventory as revised in 1985:
This large California Colonial Revival house has a plan frequently used by its designer—a two–story block perpendicular to the street with a one–story wing at one side.
This is a fine example of the California Colonial Revival style developed by the area's major architect, Birge Clark. It was built for sisters Enid and Mary Ettie Kinney, who lived in it until 1952. Both were early graduates of Stanford who lived in San Jose prior to moving to Palo Alto in 1927, when Ettie retired from teaching entomology at San Jose State College. Enid was active in music affairs.
The second owner, 1953–1974, was Milton D. Eisele, manager for Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Company. George and Sarah Wheaton became the third owners in 1974.
Photos taken June 15, 2011
Photo taken February 9, 2007
This house was built in 1927 and is a Category 3 on the Historic Buildings Inventory. The architect was Birge Clark and Wells P. Goodenough, the builder. The property measures 100 by 150 feet.
Sources: Palo Alto City Directories; Palo Alto Times 7/12/27, 7/29/27, 9/20/28, 8/19/35, 4/18/50; interview 1985, Birge Clark
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