Lewis Ainsworth House

Lewis Ainsworth House
The Ainsworth House in 2007
Location 414 E. Chapman Ave
Orange, California
Coordinates 33°47′16″N 117°50′58″W / 33.78778°N 117.84944°W / 33.78778; -117.84944Coordinates: 33°47′16″N 117°50′58″W / 33.78778°N 117.84944°W / 33.78778; -117.84944
Architect Ina Ainsworth Butler
Architectural style American Craftsman
NRHP Reference # 81000163
Added to NRHP March 13, 1981

The Lewis Ainsworth House is a restored American Craftsman style home in the city of Orange, in Orange County, California.

History

The Lewis Ainsworth House was built in 1910 as a retirement home by businessman Lewis Ainsworth, who lived there with his wife Persis . It was designed by Ina Ainsworth Butler, daughter of Lewis and Persis.

The house remained in the family until 1975. It was purchased by the city in 1976 and later restored.

Lewis and Persis in front of the Ainsworth House

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