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State of California  The Resources Agency Primary #__________________________________________ <br />DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#______________________________________________ <br />BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD <br />Page 2 of 3 *NRHP Status Code_5S3_________________________ <br />*Resource Name or #: E.H. Richards House <br />B1. Historic Name: E.H. Richards House <br />B2. Common Name: Same <br />B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-family Residence <br />*B5. Architectural Style: Minimal Traditional <br />*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): February 5, 1948. Constructed. $14,000. <br />June 1, 1964. 352-square-foot addition to residence (bedroom and bathroom) and bring patio cover to code. $3,520 <br />March 2, 2000. Reroof including tear off of asphalt singles and wood shake and apply comp shingles. $6,300. <br />May 9, 2017. Reroof residence only, including tear off and application of comp shingles. $8,500. <br />*B7. Moved?No Yes Unknown Date:__________Original location:_______ _______ <br />*B8. Related Features: Detached Garage. <br />B9a. Architect:Unknown b. Builder: Floyd Rogers <br />*B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana <br />Period of Significance: 1948 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: C/3 <br />(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) <br />The E.H. Richards House is architecturally significant as a representative example of the Minimal Traditional style in Santa <br />Ana. It was built in 1948 for $14,000 by local developer and builder Floyd Rogers. According to City directories, L.J. Ahrens <br />was the first occupant of the property but only resided there for two years until 1949. The property was subsequently sold to <br />R. R. Yeaman who resided on the property until 1953 and then sold to P.A. Putnam, who only resided on the property for a <br />year. Edward H. Richards purchased the property in 1956 and only resided there for a few years before selling the property to <br />P. McClanahan. In 1919, E. H. Richards came to Santa Ana from Cortland, NY where he was the cashier and manager of the <br />Cortland National Bank for over 20 years. In 1923, E. H. Richards succeeded former City of Santa Ana Mayor, John G. <br />Mitchell to become the President of the American National Bank. In 1924, E.H. Richards resigned and transferred to the <br />Orange County Trust and Savings Bank. E.H. Richards was personally interested in civic affairs of the City and was an active <br />participant in consideration of matters pertaining to the welfare of the City. Since 1964, the E.H. Richards House has been <br />occupied by various owners until the current homeowners purchased the home in 2005. <br />(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) <br />B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) <br />*B12. 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 />B13. Remarks: <br />*B14. Evaluator: Leslie Heumann/Chattel Inc. <br />*Date of Evaluation: May 5, 2022 <br />DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information <br />Sketch Map <br />(This space reserved for official comments.) <br />E.H. Richards House <br />2308 N. Santiago Street <br />N <br />Historic Resources Commission 2 –21 5/5/2022