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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY <br />Gregg House <br />2440 North Riverside Drive <br />Santa Ana, CA 92706 <br />NAME <br />Gregg House <br />REF. NO. <br />ADDRESS <br />2440 North Riverside Drive <br />CITY <br />Santa Ana <br />ZIP <br />1 92706 <br />ORANGE COUNTY <br />YEAR BUILT <br />1937 <br />LOCAL REGISTER CATEGORY: Key <br />HISTORIC DISTRICT <br />N/A <br />NEIGHBORHOOD <br />Floral Park <br />CALIFORNIA REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION <br />C/3 <br />CALIFORNIA REGISTER STATUS CODE <br />5S3 <br />Location: ❑ Not for Publication E Unrestricted <br />❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ❑ Both <br />ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: <br />A renewed interest in classical models of architecture began at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. The <br />planners of the exposition insisted on classical -themed architecture, and the photographs from the Exposition became <br />models for architects across the country. Drawing primarily from Roman and Greek classical architectural motifs, <br />neoclassical architecture emphasizes symmetry, porches with classical support columns, and the use of classical <br />detailing including lintels, pediments, colonnades, arches, and vaults. Neoclassical design also borrowed elements from <br />earlier American styles including Georgian, Federal, and Greek revival. Neoclassical residential architecture experienced <br />two waves of popularity, one from 1900 to 1920, and another from around 1925-1950s. Neoclassical buildings typically <br />have a front fagade dominated by a full -height entry porch supported by two-story classical columns. Facades typically <br />exhibit symmetry and balance. Other common features include elaborated doorways that incorporated Federal, Greek <br />Revival, or Georgian elements; centered entrances; detailed cornices; rectangular, double -hung windows; roof -line <br />balustrades (McAlester 434-446). <br />SUMMARY/CONCLUSION: <br />The Gregg House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 for its <br />representation of the distinguishing characteristics of the Neoclassical style. Additionally, the house has been categorized <br />as "Key" because it "has a distinctive architectural style and quality" representing the Neoclassical style in Santa Ana <br />(Santa Ana Municipal Code, Section 30-2.2). Character defining features of the Gregg House include, but may not be <br />limited to: materials and finishes (wood siding and columns); roof configuration, materials, and treatment ; massing and <br />composition; fenestration (multi -pane hung windows where extant); and architectural detailing. (Municipal Code, Section <br />30-2.2). <br />EXPLANATION OF CODES: <br />• California Register Criteria for Evaluation: (From California Office of Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance <br />Series # 7, "How to Nominate Resources to the California Register of Historical Resources," September 4, 2001.) <br />3: It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or <br />represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values. <br />• It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the <br />work of a master, or possesses high artistic values. <br />5S3: Appears to be individually eligible for local listing or designation through survey evaluation. <br />EXHIBIT B <br />25C-22 <br />