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NAME Roth House REF. NO. 133
ADDRESS 922 North Lacy Street
CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92701 ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT 1922 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Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted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: Colonial Revival with French Revival influences
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND RELATED TO PERIOD ARCHITECTURE:
The architectural style terminology is adapted from the National Register Bulletin 16A.
The Colonial Revival style is one of the revival styles that were prevalent between 1895 –1915. The style is characterized for its
simplicity and dignified formality. An entry porch flanked by columns on either side is one of its identifying features. Other features
include simple, rectangular volumes with hipped roofs and boxed eaves, symmetrical placement of window and doors, simple colonial
(Georgian and Federal style) details, especially on the columns and windows.
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CONSTRUCTION HISTORY: (Construction data, alterations, and date of alterations)
Year built:
Rebuild fireplace chimney:
Reroof:
December 1923
March 3,1931
June 28, 1982
RELATED FEATURES: (Other important features such as barns, sheds, fences, prominent or unusual trees, or landscape)
None identified
DESCRIPTION: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, settings, and
boundaries.)
A gabled roof with rolled edges crowns this singled storied house. Wide shiplap siding covers the exterior. The impressive front
porch, supported by two pairs of round wooden columns with Tuscan capitals, is offset and recessed. The impressive balustrade is
made of heavy, short, turned balusters. Eight-over-one double-hung windows are used throughout the house. Eight lights occupy the
top third of the side-facing front door. A large red brick chimney graces the south façade. The chimney along with rolled eaves
introduce the French Revival style to this house.
HISTORIC HIGHLIGHTS:
Edgar and Catherine Roth were the first owners of this house. A pharmacist, he owned a drugstore at 300 North Main Street in
downtown Santa Ana. In 1928 Thomas and Berniece Hunter moved here to stay for 12 years. He was a representative for the
Equitable Life Insurance Society. This house was believed to have belonged to E.M. and Margarette Berg. However, the County
Recorders Office indicates a will executed by Mr. Berg, shows Margarette as the beneficiary of a property located on block 83, lots 27
& 28, which would place the house at 822 N. Lacy Street.
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 family residence 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.
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION:
This building has a distinctive architectural style. This is an unusual Colonial Revival house has a distinctive gable roof with rolled
edges. The house is characteristic of a significant period in the history of Santa Ana, which is the development years of French Park.
OWNER AND ADDRESS: Dixie S Trace
922 N. Lacy St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
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RECORDED BY: (Name, affiliation, and address)
Lucy Linnaus, Registered Architect
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
Orange County Recorders Office
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.