Item 19 - Approval of Historic Property Preservation Agreements

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State of California  The Resources Agency Primary #__________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#______________________________________________ BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 3 *NRHP Status Code_5S3 _________________________ *Resource Name or #: Gibbs-Wasley House B1. Historic Name: Gibbs-Wasley House B2. Common Name: Same B3. Original Use: Single-Family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-Family Residence *B5. Architectural Style: Tudor Revival *B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): September 19, 1928. Constructed. $15,000. May 21, 1946. Termite work by Geo. E. Peterson, contr. For Glen Mathis. $60. July 15, 2003. T/o existing comp. and apply comp. to both garage and house . $5,824. November 18, 2019. Repair/replace drywall as required. $15,000. March 8, 2022 (permit issue date). Extend (e) basement, add bathroom and extend (e) kitchen, remodel (e) mudroom and laundr,y room. $150,000. March 8, 2022 (permit issue date). Extend (e) garage, remove and reconfigure overhead garage do ors, remove and replace mandoor. $15,000. March 8, 2022 (permit issue date). Free standing pavillion w/storage rooms and fireplace and arbor. $35,000. March 8, 2022 (permit issue date). Install swimming pool and spa. $60,000. *B7. Moved? No Yes Unknown Date:__________ Original location:_______ _______ *B8. Related Features: Detached Garage. B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown *B10. Significance: Theme Residential architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: 1928 Property Type: Single-Family Residence Applicable Criteria: C/3 (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) The Gibbs-Wasley House is architecturally significant as a characteristic example of the Tudor Revival architectural style in Santa Ana. It was built in 1928 for $15,000. According to City directories, the first owners were William Isbell Gibbs and his wife Jessamyne Gibbs. They lived in the home for 16 years from 1929 to 1945. Mr. Gibbs was a partner at Gibbs and Scott Auto Repair in the rear of 726 S. Main Street in Downtown Santa Ana. The Gibbs were prolific in the Santa Ana social scene in the 1930s and entertained in the home often. Mrs. Gibbs was involved in local women’s organizations. The home was sold in 1947 to rancher Glenne E. Mathis and his wife Charlotte who lived in the home for a short time. In 1954 the home was sold to Dr. William L. Wasley and his wife Ruth. William had several advanced and post-graduate degrees and was a research chemist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In 1957, Bill joined the US Department of Agriculture, Western Regional Research Laboratory. His research included fiber and polymer chemistry. In 1962 the home was occupied by George and Vernelle Frazier, George was a local realtor. After 1962 the home was occupied by several owners, in recent years it was owned by Marcia Cruchley who sadly passed away and the home is now in the care of new owners. (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 Sanborn Maps (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) B13. Remarks: *B14. Evaluator: Leslie Heumann/Chattel, Inc. *Date of Evaluation: July 7, 2022 DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information Sketch Map (This space reserved for official comments.) Gibbs-Wasley House 2405 Bonnie Brae N