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NAME Cooper-Johnson Bungalow REF. NO. 142
ADDRESS 419 East Civic Center Drive
CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92701 ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT 1923 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key
HISTORIC DISTRICT French Park NEIGHBORHOOD French Park
NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION C NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS CODE 1D
Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted
USGS 7.5” Quad Date: T R ¼ of ¼ of Sec : B.M.
Prehistoric Historic Both
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Craftsman Bungalow
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND RELATED TO PERIOD ARCHITECTURE:
The architectural style terminology is adapted from the National Register Bulletin 16A.
The Craftsman Bungalow architectural style is an early 20th century American movement, developed by Charles and Henry Greene of
Pasadena, California. The height of the movement is between 1900 and 1920’s. The Craftsman Bungalow is characterized by the use
of natural wood for exposed massive beams and rafters and exterior siding. Some of the most prominent features are: low pitched
gabled roof with wide overhangs and projecting brackets; the emphasis on horizontal shapes informally arranged; the use of shingles
as exterior finish; broad, gabled entry porches; no applied ornament; creek rock foundations and porches. Many houses include
Japanese and Swiss influences in their exterior detailing.
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CONSTRUCTION HISTORY: (Construction data, alterations, and date of alterations)
Year Built:
Residence Built:
Reroof:
Return garage to its original use:
Reroof:
1923
October, 1922
May 17, 1939
December 30, 1993
February, 2, 1995
RELATED FEATURES: (Other important features such as barns, sheds, fences, prominent or unusual trees, or landscape)
Original garage, located in the rear yard.
DESCRIPTION: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, settings, and
boundaries.)
Narrow clapboard siding covers the exterior of the Cooper-Johnson House. An ell-shaped gabled roof, accented with vertical lath
venting and single exposed beam ends, tops the single storied Bungalow. The porch is formed by a pergola, supported by square
wood posts and flanked by a trellis on the west side. Double-hung windows, with borders of glass in each section, are used
throughout the house. The plain lintels extend beyond the trim on each set of windows. The original door, accented with a diamond
shaped window, is flanked by double-hung sidelights. A flat-roofed board and batten garage is located in the rear yard.
HISTORIC HIGHLIGHTS:
The first owners of this small Bungalow were Roy and Evelyn Cooper. Mr. Cooper was a co-owner in the real estate and insurance
firm of Cooper and Hart, located at 118 West Third Street. John and Matilda Johnson lived there from 1927 until 1947. Mr. Johnson
was a truck driver.
RESOURCE ATTRIBUTES: (List attributes and codes from Appendix 4 of Instructions for Recording Historical Resources, Office
of Historic Preservation)
(HP 2) Single family property
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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 during the City of Santa Ana’s early formation years is located in French Park Historic
District. This single story cottage, was built during the height of the development of French Park, a residential district advertised as
the “Nob Hill” of Orange County. French Park was home to many prominent businessman, doctors, bankers, attorneys and civil
servants from 1880 to the early 1940’s. This house is in excellent condition, in an unaltered state, and on its original site. The
Cooper-Johnson Bungalow is characteristic of a significant development period in the City.
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION:
This simple Craftsman Bungalow is characteristic of a significant period in the history of the City of Santa Ana. The house was built
during the early formation and development of French Park.
OWNER AND ADDRESS: Jose Perez
419 Civic Center Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92701
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RECORDED BY: (Name, affiliation, and address)
Lucy Linnaus
City of Santa Ana, Planning Division
20 Civic Center Plaza M-20, Santa Ana, CA 92702
DATE RECORDED: May 4, 2000
SURVEY TYPE: (Intensive, reconnaissance, or other)
Reconnaissance
REPORT CITATION: (Cite survey report and other sources)
National Register of Historic Places Application for French Park Historic District
Santa Ana Historic Register Application Form
REFERENCES: (List documents, date of publication, and page numbers. May also include oral interviews.)
City of Santa Ana Building Division Records
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)
1D: Contributor to a listed district.