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M. W. PETERSON HOUSE
2606 North Flower Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
NAME M. W. Peterson House REF. NO.
ADDRESS 2606 North Flower Street
CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92706 ORANGE COUNTY
YEAR BUILT 19 27 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Contributive
HISTORIC DISTRICT N/A NEIGHBORHOOD Morrison/Eldridge Park
CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION 3 CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE 5S1
Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted
Prehistoric Historic Both
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Colonial Revival
The most universal of all American domestic building styles, the Colonial Revival has been popular since the 1876 Centennial
cele bration in Philadelphia stimulated a patriotic interest in the American architectural past. Whether drawing upon Georgian,
Federal, or Dutch Colonial prototypes, Colonial Revival buildings feature rectangular building plans and designs which are usually
s ymmetrical, or at least highly regular and balanced, in composition. Roofs are commonly side-gabled, hipped, or gambreled,
sometimes accented with dormers. Porches, one or two stories in height, are often included, mostly as central focal points, and
frequently incorporate classical elements such as columns, pilasters, and entablatures. Doorways are adorned with classical surrounds
and pediments; sidelights, transoms, and fanlights are not uncommon. Windows are typically double -hung sash, with multiple lights
in the upper sash. French doors and Palladian windows are also utilized. Depending on location, Colonial Revival buildings have
wood, brick, or stucco exteriors (McAlester, 320-326).
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION :
The M. W. Peterson House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Propert ies under Criterion 1 for its
exemplification of the distinguishing characteristics of the 1920s Colonial Revival style. Additionally, the house has been categorized
as “Contributive” because it “contributes to the overall character and history ” of the Morrison/Eldridge Park neighborhood and, as an
intact and characteristic example of a 1920s Colonial Revival style home , “is a good example of period architecture” (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.)
5S1: Individual property that is listed or designated locally.