Check Out This Unique Canyon Cabin From the 1950s – It Still Exists But Not Like This

Canyon, Texas is home to many beautiful historic homes that are over 100 years old. We all admire these historic homes and wonder about the history within their walls. There was a very unique cabin that once stood in front of a hill in Canyon.

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When researching a picture of a cabin sitting in front of a hill, it took forever to determine where this place was located.

This cabin had to have been somewhere hilly in the area.  Maybe near Palo Duro Canyon or Bishop Hills?  No, it was Canyon, and it was located in what now is a very popular neighborhood.

This Japanese-inspired cabin belonged to Dr. Ralph Citron.  Dr. Citron was an orthopedic surgeon in Amarillo.

Dr. Citron passed away in 2006 at the age of 86.  He was born in Berlin and went to high school in Tel Aviv, Israel.  He was only 16 when he began studying at St. Batholomew's Medical School at the University of London where he receive his medical degree.  He moved to New York in 1945 and served as the senior orthopedic resident at Mount Sinai.  He eventually made his way to Amarillo and treated many patients who still have fond memories of the doctor to this day.

Scott Raef purchased the house from the Citrons. He mentioned that he had owned the cabin for 7 years. The cabin underwent renovations and had additional structures built. According to Raef, Dr. Citron was an army doctor during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan, where he developed a love for Japanese culture and architecture. Hence the design of the house.  Raef says took the gong when he sold the house.

Over the years, this beautiful cabin was transformed into a lovely home still in existence near the Canyon Country Club Golf Course.