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HR-2012-01-RML June 28, 2012 Page 4 on the SARHP in 2005, the Colonial Revival style structure was 119 years old, exceeding the city's basic requirement for designation. Noteworthy is the structure's quality of Victorian workmanship and materials that has enabled the residence to survive approximately 126 years. 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 #ollowing 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 McGowan House was placed on the SARHP for its architectural style, Criterion One; and its connection with a use that was once common but now rare (agricultural use) Criterion Six. • Santa Ana Register Criterion One [SAMC 30-2 (1)] The integrity of the Victorian design has been affected by the 1938 remodel, but the home retains its cultural and architectural integrity as a rare example of a VictorianlColonial Revival farmhouse through the retention of materials, workmanship and design characteristics. Additionally, the house was designated with these characteristics as the Colonial Revival alterations have achieved significance of their own over time. The State Office of Historic Preservation releases technical bulletins to help guide preservation efforts across the state. The California Office of Historic Preservation Technical Assistance Series Number 6 discusses changes to a resource, and suggests that "alterations over time to a resource or changes in its use may themselves have historical, cultural or architectural significance". • Santa Ana Register Criterion Six [SAMC 30-2 (6}] Historic context represents historic patterns or themes significant to a local area. The McGowan House illustrates the importance of Santa Ana's rural history and aspects of the community's transformation from an agrarian community to suburban society. The McGowan House represents two periods of cultural significance in the history of the Park Santiago