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~RCA Nos. 2003-44, 45, 49 and 50 HRC Nos. 2003-46, 47, 51 and 52 . February 5, 2004 Page 3 4IÞ 4IÞ The properties included in this request are as follows: . 826 North Baker Street, Lourie House. The Lourie House, circa 1904, qualifies for listing on the Santa Ana. Register of Historical Properties as a building with distinguishing characteristics of the Craftsman bungalow architectural style. Additionally, the structure is eligible to be categorized as Contributive as it contributes to the overall character and history of Washington Square as one of the earlier homes builtin the area. It is a good example of period architecture characterized by the horizontal massing, composition, low pitched roof, tripartite windows, elephantine piers on brick pedestals and clapboard siding. . 1403 North Olive Street, Nelson House. The Nelson House, built in 1938, qualifies for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as a building with distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or period, the Colonial Revival style. Additionally, the structure is eligible to be categorized as Contributive as it contributes to the overall character and history of Washington Square and is a good example of period architecture as a highly intact example of a Colonial Revival home from the pre World War II period. The character defining features include the symmetrical façade, side gabled roof, shuttered sash windows and surrounds, clapboard siding and the front entry surrounded by a segmental arch pediment supported by raised pilasters. . 826 North Towner Street, Jellison House. The Jellison House, circa 1916, qualifies for listing on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as a Craftsman bungalow. Additionally, the structure is eligible to be categorized as Contributive as it contributes to the overall character and history of Washington Square neighborhood as one of the earlier homes built in the area. Its orientation to the south suggests the house may have originally sat .on a larger parcel fronting on Hickey Street now known as Civic Center Drive. The Jellison House is also a good example of period architecture as an intact and characteristic example of the Craftsman style with distinguishing features such as the horizontal massing, narrow clapboard siding, cross-gabled roof with overhanging eaves, exposed beams and a south facing porch shaded by the extended roof. A combination of stone and brick are used for the foundation and chimney. 75A-9