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H R-2013-01-RML April 25, 2013 Page 3 Protect Analysis The applicants' request to have the Maharajah House removed from the SARHP is due to their view that alterations made to the home in 1993, 1997, and 1998 have substantially altered the structure's style (Exhibit 3). The alterations include bedroomlbath additions and the enclosure of balconies, creating sunrooms. Other alterations are to the interior. Placement in the SARHP requires documentation that demonstrates the resource has historic or cultural significance based on the location, design, event, setting, materials andlor association. A resource may have historiclcultural significance because of its connection with a pattern or trend in history. The integrity of a resource is also evaluated to determine if the structure retains enough physical characteristics to convey the historic architectural appearance that existed during the building's period{s) of significance. Based on the evaluation, a resource may be eligible under one of the following six criteria [SAMC 30-2 (1) through (6)]: 1) Distinguished architectural style or period; 2) Notable works that have influenced architectural development; 3) Rare structures or design; 4} Places or buildings with historical significance; 5) Sites of archaeological importance; and 6) Connection with a business or use once common but now rare. The Maharajah House was placed on the SARHP for its architectural style, Criterion One; and its connection with the Maharajah of Indore, Criterion Four. • Santa Ana Register Criterion One [SAMC 30-2 (1}] The integrity of the Art Moderne design has been affected by the 1993 and 1997 addition and remodels, but the home retains its cultural and architectural integrity as an example of the Art Moderne style of architecture. The alterations do not substantially affect the primary elevations, and the building retains its architectural significance. The Art Moderne design became popular as the nation recovered from the depression. This architectural style emphasizes curving form and long horizontal lines. It was clean and simple, replacing carved wood and stone with glass and smooth stucco. It differs from Art Deco in that ornamentation is minimal and was styled after the aerodynamic vehicles at the time, often using porthole windows to mimic those seen on streamliners. This classic design was rather common in commercial architecture, but is fairly uncommon in residential architecture. There is one other Moderne style home in Santa Ana located at 1714 North Bush Street, but it is much more modest in size.