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HomeMy WebLinkAbout010427_Template-SegerstromHouse_1501NBroadway.pdfPage 1 of 4 cm\historic\templates\Broadway 1501 N 6/12/01 NAME Segerstrom House REF. NO. 106 ADDRESS 1501 North Broadway CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92706 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1919 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key HISTORIC DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD N/A NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION B, C NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS CODE 5B1 Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted USGS 7.5” Quad Date: T R ¼ of ¼ of Sec : B.M. Prehistoric Historic Both ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Bungalow/Craftsman DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND RELATED TO PERIOD ARCHITECTURE: Closely related to the English Arts and Crafts Movement, American Bungalow/Craftsman architecture was popularized by The Craftsman magazine and architects such as Charles and Henry Greene of Pasadena. It drew from the wood building traditions of Japan and Switzerland as well as the medieval themes favored by the Arts and Crafts philosophers. Craftsman architecture stressed honesty of form, materials, and workmanship, eschewing applied decoration in favor of the straightforward expression of structure. A new appreciation of nature was evident in horizontal lines which reached out to embrace the landscape and the incorporation of capacious porches into building plans. Primarily a residential style, Craftsman architecture can be identified by low-pitched gable and hipped roofs with exposed rafters and beams in deep overhangs; wood lap or shingle siding and an occasional use of stucco; extensive use of stone or brick as a secondary material; horizontal emphasis apparent in roof lines, headers, and battered porch supports; and broadly proportioned wood framed windows, often clustered in bands. Craftsman homes were built from circa 1902 until the early 1920s. Page 2 of 4 cm\historic\templates\Broadway 1501 N 6/12/01 CONSTRUCTION HISTORY: (Construction data, alterations, and date of alterations) July 17, 1919: Dwelling and garage RELATED FEATURES: (Other important features such as barns, sheds, fences, prominent or unusual trees, or landscape) None noted. DESCRIPTION: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, settings, and boundaries.) Located on the northeast corner of Broadway and Fifteenth Street, this is a one-story bungalow in the Craftsman style. A cross-gabled roof of moderate pitch with overhanging eaves surmounts the structure. Attic vents of vertical wood slats pierce the gable ends. Wood lap siding of alternating heights sheathes the structure. A two bay porch, defined by posts and enclosed by a railing, projects from the principal (west) elevation. Multi-paned sidelights flank the central entry. A cluster of casement windows occupy the north bay and a single, large, fixed pane opening is located in the south bay. A brick chimney is attached to the south elevation and a second porch is recessed into the southeast corner of the building. Alterations include modification of the porch supports and railings and removal of rafter tails to accommodate a gutter. HISTORIC HIGHLIGHTS: According to City building permit records, C. G. Seaman constructed this house in 1919 for a cost of $4,500. In 1925, it became the home of newly married Harold T. Segerstrom and his bride, Veronica Merrick. Segerstrom, one of the six sons of Charles John and Britta Segerstrom, was a member of one of the leading families of Orange County. C.J. and Britta Segerstrom came to Orange County from Sweden, with an intermediate stop in the Midwest, in 1898. They purchased land in what is now Costa Mesa and established a family agricultural business, which specialized in producing lima beans and maintaining a large dairy herd. Following World War II, the family branched into commercial and industrial ventures, and, with the construction of South Coast Plaza Town Center, became one of the most successful land developers in the county. The Segerstrom interests also built the first high rise in Santa Ana, the United California Building at the corner of Tenth and Main Streets. By 1970, Harold T. and Veronica Segerstrom had moved to San Diego. Harold T. Segerstrom died in 1978; Veronica Segerstrom died in 1982. Business licenses issued to attorneys Andrew P. Katnik and David C. Walker at this address beginning in 1973 seem to indicate a change of use. 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\Broadway 1501 N 6/12/01 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.) Santa Ana was founded by William Spurgeon in 1869 as a speculative townsite on part of the Spanish land grant known as Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana. Early growth and development was stimulated by the arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1878 and the Santa Fe Railroad in 1886. Following its incorporation as a city in 1886, Santa Ana was recognized as one of the leading communities in the area in 1889 when it became the seat of the newly created County of Orange. Beginning in the 1880s and continuing through the first three decades of the 20th century, Broadway emerged as a prominent residential corridor and was eventually lined by comfortably scaled homes shaded by rows of street trees. In the 1920s and 1930s, Broadway experienced new growth as multiple-family residences were introduced to the street. Several examples of both periods of development have survived, evoking a distinctive sense of time and place. This house is historically significant for its associations with the Segerstrom family. The Segerstroms, headquartered in Costa Mesa, pioneered the local cultivation of large lima beans and operated one of the largest dairy herds in the County. In the post World War II era, they gained fame as real estate developers. Both Harold T. and Veronica Segerstrom were active in the family business. The house also possesses architectural interest as an example of a late Craftsman bungalow. Character-defining exterior features of the Segerstrom House which should be preserved include, but may not be limited to: roof configuration; exterior wood cladding; front and side porches; brick chimney; and original fenestration and detailing where extant. SUMMARY/CONCLUSION: The Segerstrom House is currently listed in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Property. It has been categorized as “Key” because it “has a distinctive architectural style and quality,” “is characteristic of a significant period in the history of the City of Santa Ana,” and, as the home of Harold T. and Veronica Segerstrom, “is associated with a significant person or event in the City of Santa Ana” (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). OWNER AND ADDRESS: Sevan Yakinian Zepure Yakinian 220 West Seventeenth Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 Page 4 of 4 cm\historic\templates\Broadway 1501 N 6/12/01 RECORDED BY: (Name, affiliation, and address) Leslie Heumann & Liz Carter Science Applications International Corporation 35 S. Raymond Avenue, Suite 204, Pasadena, CA 91105 DATE RECORDED: April 27, 2001 SURVEY TYPE: (Intensive, reconnaissance, or other) Intensive Survey Update REPORT CITATION: (Cite survey report and other sources) City of Santa Ana. Santa Ana’s Historic Treasures. Les, Kathleen. Historic Resources Inventory 1501 N. Broadway, May 1980. REFERENCES: (List documents, date of publication, and page numbers. May also include oral interviews.) Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New York, WW Norton, 1998. McAlester, Virginia and Lee. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984. National Register Bulletin 16A. “How to Complete the National Register Registration Form.” Washington DC: National Register Branch, National Park Service, US Department of the Interior, 1991. Whiffen, Marcus. American Architecture Since 1780. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969. “Harold T.Segerstrom, 78, Farmer, Businessman, Dies” (newspaper clipping, no date or source) “Segerstroms Mark 50th Anniversary,” (newspaper clipping, 9/15/1975, no source) EVALUATOR: Leslie J. Heumann DATE OF EVALUATION: April 27, 2001 EXPLANATION OF CODES: • National Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From Appendix 7 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office of Historic Preservation) B: that are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. 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) 5B1: Is separately listed or designated under an existing local ordinance, or is eligible for such listing or designation, and, is a contributor to a fully documented district that is designated or eligible for designation as a local historic district, overlay zone, or preservation area under an existing ordinance or procedure.