Biography of a Visionary

Spalding G. Wathen began his building career in Fresno in 1953 with Headliner Homes, but his reputation for excellence was really earned when he designed his first Mansionette Home in 1964. Spalding Wathen originals are legendary for their quality and attention to detail. To date, the Wathen family has built over 10,000 Mansionettes in the San Joaquin Valley and while Spalding passed away in 2005, his immediate family is proud to carry on his legacy for thoughtful design, personal attention and quality craftsmanship.