Lewis Ainsworth House

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Lewis Ainsworth House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
The Ainsworth House in 2007
The Ainsworth House in 2007
Location: 414 E. Chapman Ave
Orange, California
Architect: Ina Ainsworth Butler
Architectural style(s): Craftsman
Added to NRHP: March 13, 1981
NRHP Reference#: 81000163

The Lewis Ainsworth House is a restored home and museum in the city of Orange, California. It 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
Lewis and Persis in front of the Ainsworth House

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