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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 4 'NRNP Status Code 5S3 B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown *Bi©. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: circa 1901-1954 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: NR: B,C; CR: 2,3 (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) The Reed House is associated John Reed, local builder and painter who originally constructed this house as a speculative venture. It is believed that Mr. Reed did not take up residence in the home, but rather, sold it for profit. The first owner was Dr. Dorsey A. Harwood whose medical offices were located at 214 East Walnut Avenue in Santa Ana. Dr. Harwood and his wife were very active in the community and his wife was a member of the Ebell club. The house was then sold to Milburn Harvey, a member of the Orange County Bar Association who served as the City Attorney for both Long Beach and Laguna Beach over the course of his career. He was a member of the Young Men's Christian Association, and he and his wife frequently held fundraising teas at this house. By the early 1940's, the house was sold to 0. H. Barr who owned and operated Ban- Lumber Company (previously known as Griffin Lumber). It was noted that on September 28, 1940 and during a housewarming party, the water heater broke, and completely flooded the basement. After repairs, Mr. Barr and his wife were able to take up residence by 1941. Mr. Barr was well known for his innovative approach to marketing his lumber business. He put together a book of 22 house plans and offered it free to customers if they purchased from Barr Lumber. (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 4.) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and *812. References: City of Santa Ana Building Permits Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library Sanborn Maps (See Continuation Sheet 4 of 4.) B13. Remarks: *814. Evaluator: Hally Soboleske *Date of Evaluation: January 2017 Sketch Map 2467 N. Riverside Dr. 002-050-05 *Resource Name or #: Reed House B1. Historic Name: Reed House B2. Common Name: Same B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-family Residence *135. Architectural Style: Colonial Revival *136. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed 1926 September, 1926. Residence and garage. $16,000 April, 1933 Repair earthquake damage. May, 1938. Reroof. March, 1946. Alteration to residence by Lyman Farwell. January, 1963. Reside residence forJ.D_ Leggett. June, 1985. Pool and spa. *B7. Moved? ■No ❑Yes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location: *138. Related Features: None. B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown *Bi©. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: circa 1901-1954 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: NR: B,C; CR: 2,3 (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) The Reed House is associated John Reed, local builder and painter who originally constructed this house as a speculative venture. It is believed that Mr. Reed did not take up residence in the home, but rather, sold it for profit. The first owner was Dr. Dorsey A. Harwood whose medical offices were located at 214 East Walnut Avenue in Santa Ana. Dr. Harwood and his wife were very active in the community and his wife was a member of the Ebell club. The house was then sold to Milburn Harvey, a member of the Orange County Bar Association who served as the City Attorney for both Long Beach and Laguna Beach over the course of his career. He was a member of the Young Men's Christian Association, and he and his wife frequently held fundraising teas at this house. By the early 1940's, the house was sold to 0. H. Barr who owned and operated Ban- Lumber Company (previously known as Griffin Lumber). It was noted that on September 28, 1940 and during a housewarming party, the water heater broke, and completely flooded the basement. After repairs, Mr. Barr and his wife were able to take up residence by 1941. Mr. Barr was well known for his innovative approach to marketing his lumber business. He put together a book of 22 house plans and offered it free to customers if they purchased from Barr Lumber. (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 4.) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and *812. References: City of Santa Ana Building Permits Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library Sanborn Maps (See Continuation Sheet 4 of 4.) B13. Remarks: *814. Evaluator: Hally Soboleske *Date of Evaluation: January 2017 Sketch Map 2467 N. Riverside Dr. 002-050-05