MYERS, DOUGLAS J. & LARENS, JOANNE

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Gregg House 2440 North Riverside Drive Santa Ana, CA 92706 NAME Gregg House REF. NO. ADDRESS 2440 North Riverside Drive CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92706 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1937 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key HISTORIC DISTRICT I N/A NEIGHBORHOO D Floral Park CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION C/3 CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE 5S3 Location: ❑ Not for Publication ® Unrestricted ❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ❑ Both ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: A renewed interest in classical models of architecture began at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. The planners of the exposition insisted on classical -themed architecture, and the photographs from the Exposition became models for architects across the country. Drawing primarily from Roman and Greek classical architectural motifs, neoclassical architecture emphasizes symmetry, porches with classical support columns, and the use of classical detailing including lintels, pediments, colonnades, arches, and vaults. Neoclassical design also borrowed elements from earlier American styles including Georgian, Federal, and Greek revival. Neoclassical residential architecture experienced two waves of popularity, one from 1900 to 1920, and another from around 1925-1950s. Neoclassical buildings typically have a front fagade dominated by a full -height entry porch supported by two-story classical columns. Facades typically exhibit symmetry and balance. Other common features include elaborated doorways that incorporated Federal, Greek Revival, or Georgian elements; centered entrances; detailed cornices; rectangular, double -hung windows; roof -line balustrades (McAlester 434-446). SUMMARY/CONCLUSION: The Gregg House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 for its representation of the distinguishing characteristics of the Neoclassical style. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Key" because it "has a distinctive architectural style and quality" representing the Neoclassical style in Santa Ana (Santa Ana Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). Character defining features of the Gregg House include, but may not be limited to: materials and finishes (wood siding and columns); roof configuration, materials, and treatment ; massing and composition; fenestration (multi -pane hung windows where extant); and architectural detailing. (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. • 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. 5S3: Appears to be individually eligible for local listing or designation through survey evaluation.