Architecture Inspired by Spain

By Jackie Craven, About.com Guide

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.