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R. R. ROSS HOUSE
2421 North Oakmont Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92706
NAME R. R. Ross House REF. NO.
ADDRESS 2421 North Oakmont Avenue
CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92706 ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT 1923 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key
HISTORIC DISTRICT N/A NEIGHBORHOOD Park Santiago
CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION 3 CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE 5S3
Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted
Prehistoric Historic Both
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Italian Renaissance (Late Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Revivals)
The late nineteenth and twentieth century revival of the Italian Renaissance style, also known as the Italian Renaissance Revival, was
popular from the late nineteenth century until the 1930s. It was inspired by the designs of the palazzi of northern Italy and
popularized by American architects McKim, Mead, and White. Utilized on public buildings and commercial buildings, the
vocabulary of the style also influenced the appearance of ornate homes. Characteristic features associated with the residential usage
of the style generally include masonry or stucco exteriors; hipped tile roofs; pilasters, columns, quoins, and other classical details; and
a balanced, often symmetrical appearance. Lower stories are generally emphasized through their proportions and fenestration.
Arches are incorporated into the majority of the designs, often referring to Palladian precedents.
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION:
The R. R. Ross House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1, for its representation of
the distinguishing characteristics of the Italian Renaissance Revival style. Additionally, the house has been categorized as “Key”
because, as a relatively rare (in Santa Ana) example of an Italian Renaissance Revival style residence, it “has a distinctive
architectural style and quality” (Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2).
EXPLANATION OF CODES:
• California Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance Series # 7,
“How to Nominate Resources to the California Register of Historical Resources,” September 4, 2001.)
3: It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents
the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values.
California Register Status Code: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, December 8, 2003.)
5S3: Appears to be individually eligible for local listing or designation through survey evaluation.