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Spanish Ideas Head North

Spanish Eclectic Bungalow in San Jose, California

Spanish Eclectic Bungalow in San Jose, California

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The stucco walls and cool, shaded interiors make Spanish Eclectic homes best suited for warmer climates. Nevertheless, scattered examples - some quite elaborate - can be found in chilly northern regions.

Manifesting in a variety of forms, Spanish Eclectic houses were built in nearly every part of the United States. Simplified versions of the style evolved for working-class budgets. During the 1930s, neighborhoods filled with one-story stucco houses with arches and other details that suggested a Spanish Colonial flavor.

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