PEART, KELLY B. & KNUDSEN-PEART, JOANNE M.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Ridley C. Smith House 2038 North Ross Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 NAME Ridley C. Smith House REF. NO. ADDRESS 2038 North Ross Street CITY Santa Ana ZIP 92706 ORANGE COUNTY YEAR BUILT 1927 LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key HISTORIC DISTRICT I N/A NEIGHBORHOOD Floral Park CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION C/3 CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE 5S1 Location: ❑ Not for Publication ® Unrestricted ❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ❑ Both ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Neoclassical Style A renewed interest in classical models of architecture began at the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 facade often 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 Ridley C. Smith 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 Ridley C. Smith House include, but may not be limited to: symmetrical facade, materials and finishes (wood siding and simple square columns); roof configuration, materials, and treatment; massing and composition (full -facade entry porch); fenestration (multi -pane hung windows where extant); and architectural detailing (Chinese Chippendale roof -line railings). 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 Fllstorical Resources," September 4, 2001.) 3: 1t 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. 5S1: Individual property that is listed or designated locally.