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HomeMy WebLinkAbout010301_Template-SpencerHouse_2351NNorthPark.pdfPage 1 of 4 cm\historic\templates\North Park 2351 (Spencer House) 8/9/01 NAME Spencer House REF. NO. 233 ADDRESS 2351 North Park Boulevard CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92706 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1927 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key HISTORIC DISTRICT N/A NEIGHBORHOOD Floral Park NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION C NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS CODE 4S Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted USGS 7.5” Quad Date: T R ¼ of ¼ of Sec : B.M. Prehistoric Historic Both ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Italian Renaissance DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND RELATED TO PERIOD ARCHITECTURE: The Italian Renaissance style is one of the revival styles that flourished between 1890 – 1935. The style is found in early 20th century houses throughout the country. Primarily a style for architect-designed landmarks in major metropolitan areas prior to World War I, vernacular interpretations spread widely with the perfection veneering techniques; most of these date from the 1920’s. The style steadily declined in popularity through the 1930’s, and post-1940 examples are rare. The architecture tended to mimic more closely their Italian predecessors than did the free interpretations of the preceding Italianate style. Among the most characteristic are recessed entry porches and full-length first-story windows with arches above. The roof, except when flat, commonly has broad overhanging boxed eaves. Common decorative details include quoins, roofline balustrades, classical door surrounds, molded cornices, and belt courses. Stucco, masonry, or masonry-veneered walls are universal. Page 2 of 4 cm\historic\templates\North Park 2351 (Spencer House) 8/9/01 CONSTRUCTION HISTORY: (Construction data, alterations, and date of alterations) Year Built: 1927 Reroof: 1938 Kitchen Remodel: 1957 Reroof: 1988 RELATED FEATURES: (Other important features such as barns, sheds, fences, prominent or unusual trees, or landscape) Original detached garage located at the rear of the property. DESCRIPTION: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, settings, and boundaries.) The asymmetrical two-story, low-pitched hipped roof house with wide projecting eaves and decorative cornices is centered with a front facing platform porch which forms a recessed front entry. The one-story platform porch is supported by small-paired columns and topped with a wrought iron railing. Full-length arched windows are located at the front and partial side elevations of the first-story with less elaborate casement windows placed symmetrically throughout the remaining house. A second entrance is located under a porte-cochere supported by small columns. The left, one-story wing has a third entrance with full-length arched double doors. The house also has a second story patio supported by small columns. The wooden wall cladding of the exterior of the house exemplifies earlier period Italianate style influence. The placement of plywood over beams and the addition of two skylights have altered the porte-cochere. HISTORIC HIGHLIGHTS: The original owners of this home were Harry and Ella La Venia Spencer. Ella was the oldest child of Thomas J. and Susan H. Mullinix. The Mullinix family moved from Texas and settled in Santa Ana in 1895. Harry Spencer was from England. He managed the large bean warehouse for the Irvine Ranch and later was the warehouse foreman for the San Joaquin Ranch. Ella, after the death of her husband in January 1951, transferred the property to her daughter and son-in-law, C. Kingsley Tuttle and Adelaide E. Tuttle. Shortly thereafter, the property was transferred to Thomas C. and Alice M. Powell who resided in the home until 1971. RESOURCE ATTRIBUTES: (List attributes and codes from Appendix 4 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation.) (HP2) Single-family property Page 3 of 4 cm\historic\templates\North Park 2351 (Spencer House) 8/9/01 RESOURCES PRESENT: Building Structure Object Site District Element of District Other MOVED? No Yes Unknown Date: Original Location: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, geographic scope, and integrity.) This example of residential architecture is located in an elegant old Santa Ana neighborhood that has been informally been called Floral Park since the mid-1920’s, when the first of its homes were built on the site of an orange grove. The area very quickly established itself as one of the premier neighborhoods in the country, attracting wealthy residents who included the prominent Segerstrom family and Maharajah Sir Yeshwant Ras Hokar – said to be the wealthiest man in the world at the time. The house is in excellent condition and on its original site. Built in 1927, the house embodies the Italian renaissance style in the use of broad overhanging eaves, a front facing single-story porch supported by columns and topped with an iron railing at the roofline forming a recessed entry, and full-length first-story windows. SUMMARY/CONCLUSION: The building is characteristic of a significant period in the history of the City of Santa Ana and has a distinctive architectural style and quality. OWNER AND ADDRESS: Gary L. and Loretta Graham 2351 North Park Boulevard Santa Ana, CA 92706 Page 4 of 4 cm\historic\templates\North Park 2351 (Spencer House) 8/9/01 RECORDED BY: (Name, affiliation, and address) Irma Hernandez City of Santa Ana, Planning Division 20 Civic Center Plaza, M-20, Santa Ana, CA 92702 DATE RECORDED: March 1, 2001 SURVEY TYPE: (Intensive, reconnaissance, or other) Reconnaissance REPORT CITATION: (Cite survey report and other sources) City of Santa Ana Building Division Records Orange County Assessor’s Office REFERENCES: (List documents, date of publication, and page numbers. May also include oral interviews.) Santa Ana Architectural Style Guide; Taking a Close Look at Historic Santa Ana EVALUATOR: DATE OF EVALUATION: EXPLANATION OF CODES: • National Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From Appendix 7 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) C: that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. • National Register Status Code: (From Appendix 2 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) 4S: The architectural integrity of the property is restored.