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i State of California —The Resources r+gency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 3 *CHR Status Code 5S1 - Resource name or rF: oorenson-spreman House B1. Historic Name Sorenson -Spielman House B2. Common Name: Same B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-family Residence *B5. Architectural Style: English Revival *B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed in 1928 April 6, 1928. Residence and garage $4,000, April 22, 1929. Addition $300. January 29, 1937. Termite repairs by Thoman. March 19, 1946. One fixture by Wm Runge. January 9, 1948. Recreation Room over garage forG. Spielman $2,500. January 22, 1948. Five fixtures, 3 gas outlets by Pacific Plumbing $700 and 25 outlets, 2 circ. November 2, 1959. Alteration to residence by G. Spielman. August 10, 1964. Alterations to kitchen by Peterson $400. August 14, 1964. Outlets, 1 disposal, service meter, dishwasher. August 14, 1964. 2 fixtures by Russell Plumbing. September 11, 1964. New electric service released. *B7. Moved? ENo DYes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location: *B8. Related Features: None. B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown *B10.Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: circa 1901-1954 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: NR: C; CR: 3 (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) The Sorenson -Spielman House is architecturally notable as an intact and representative example of the English Revival style. The house and garage, valued at $4,000 on the building permit, were constructed in 1928 for Walter and Sena Sorenson. Mr. Sorenson was a painting contractor with an office located in the Builder's Exchange Building. They lived in the home until 1938. Both Mr. And Mrs. Sorenson were buried at Fairhaven Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Sorenson died at the age of 85. The new owner of the home, Mr. Paul Gustlin, was a laborer, and he and his wife, Evelyn, occupied the residence until 1950. During that time, the Gustlins established a restaurant at the location in 1947, giving it the address of 2620 North Valencia Street. It appeared in city directories as Gustlin Restaurant. In 1950, George and Janice Spielman bought the residence. Mr. Spielman was a salesman at that time In 1952, he secured a job as the manager of the very popular Daniger's Too Room located in the upper story of the Santora Building. The tearoom was visited by many celebrities including Milton Bede and Lucy and Desi Arnaz. People traveled from Los Angeles to spend time in the tearoom. From this position, Mr. Spielman was able to use his experience to launch an advertising firm called Perryman, Spielman, and Stoops. Their offices were located at 120 East Washington Street. In 1962, Mr. Spielman retired. (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) *B12. References: City of Santa Ana Building Permits Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library Sanbom Maps (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) (This space reserved for official comments.) *B14. Evaluator: Holly Soboleske *Date of Evaluation: August 24, 2009 DPR 523E (1/95) Sketch Map 2420 N. Valencia 003-071-03 ROAU A y B13. Remarks: 258A2 31 *Required information