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t <br />State of California -The Resources r,gency Primary # <br />DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# <br />BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD <br />Page 2 of 3 *CHR Status Code 5S1 <br />-Resource Name or if: bSorenson-Spielman House <br />B1. Historic Name Sorenson -Spielman House <br />B2. Common Name: Same <br />B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4, Present Use: Single-family Residence <br />*135. Architectural Style: English Revival <br />*136. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed in 1926 <br />April 6, 1928. Residence and garage $4,000, <br />Apdi 22, 1929. Additlon $300. <br />January29, 1937. Termite repairs byThoman. <br />March 19, 1946. One fixture by Wm Runge. <br />January 9; 1948. Recreation Room over garage forG. Spielman $2,500. <br />January 22, 1948. Five fixtures, 3 gas outlets by Pacific Plumbing $700 and 25 outlets, 2 circ. <br />November 2, 1959. Alteration to residence by G. Spielman. <br />August 10, 1964. Alterations to kitchen by Peterson $400. <br />August 14, 1964. Outlets, 1 disposal, service meter, dishwasher. <br />August l4, 1964. 2 fixtures by Russell Plumbing. <br />September 11, 1964. New electric service released. <br />*B7. Moved? ■No OYes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location: <br />*B8. Related Features: None. <br />89a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown <br />*B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana <br />Period of Significance: circa 1901-1954 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: NR: C; CR: 3 <br />(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address <br />integrity) <br />The Sorenson -Spielman House is architecturally notable as an intact and representative example of the English Revival style. <br />The house and garage, valued at $4,000 on the building permit were constructed in 1928 for Walter and Sena Sorenson. Mr. <br />Sorenson was a painting contractor with an office located in the Builder's Exchange Building. They lived in the,home until <br />1938. Both Mr. And Mrs. Sorenson were buried at Fairhaven Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Sorenson died at the age of 85. The <br />new owner of the home, Mr. Paul Gusttin, was a laborer, and he and his wife, Evelyn, occupied the residence until 1950. <br />During that time, the Gustlins established a restaurant at the location in 1947, giving it the address of 2620 North Valencia <br />Street. It appeared in city directories as Gusttin Restaurant. In 1950, George and Janice Spielman bought the residence. Mr. <br />Spielman was a salesman at that time. In 195Z he secured a job as the manager of the very popularDaniger's Tea Room <br />located in the upper story of the Santora Building. The tearoom was visited by many celebrities Including Milton Bede and <br />Lucy and Desi Arnaz. People traveled from Los Angeles to spend time in the tearoom. From this position,. Mr. Spielman was <br />able to use his experience to launch an advertising firm called Perryman, Spielman, and Stoops. Their offices were located at <br />120 East Washington Street. In 1962, Mr. Spielman retired. <br />(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) <br />B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) <br />*1312. References: <br />City of Santa Ana Building Permits <br />Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library <br />Sanborn Maps <br />(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) <br />(This space reserved for official comments.) <br />*B14. Evaluator: Holly Soboleske <br />*Date of Evaluation: August 24, 2009 <br />DPR 523E (1195) <br />Sketch Map <br />2420 N. Valencia <br />- <br />003-071-03 <br />RW/b <br />O <br />C> <br />n <br />B13. Remarks: <br />Page 3 of <br />25A-13 <br />*Required information <br />