The Atlas Obscura Podcast · Friday, August 28, 2026
The construction of the Long Beach Skinny House generated significant public interest, leading to its coverage by Ripley's Believe It or Not. The house's efficient use of space was compared to that of a ship, and it was initially considered for the title of the thinnest house in America.
“As the building went up, word spread to Hollywood and then New York, and the next thing you know, the press all over it. The Ripley's Believe It or Not column even covered it.”
“Many were impressed by its efficient use of space, comparing the layout to that of a ship.”
“When the designs were first announced, it was said that Long Beach entered competition for the thinnest house in America.”