Study of Late 19th and Early 20th Century Development and Architecture in Pasadena 1883-1904 Final Report Historic Preservation Commission September 20, 2010
Purpose of Presentation Summarize Multiple Property Documentation Form Historic Contexts Property Types & Subtypes Registration Requirements Describe Survey Methodology Review National Register Nominations Three Historic Districts Nine Individual Properties View Sampling of Evaluated Properties
Contexts The Early Settlement of Pasadena: 1833-1885 The Boom of the 1880s and Its Impact on Pasadena: 1886-1895 Residential Architecture in Pasadena: 1883-1904 Architects and Builders in Pasadena: 1883-1904
Context #1 The Early Settlement of Pasadena: 1833-1885 Ranchos San Pasqual, Santa Anita & San Raphael Dr. John Griffin and Judge Benjamin Wilson Indiana Colony San Gabriel Orange Grove Association Census and City Directories
Context #2 The Boom of the 1880s and Its Impact on Pasadena: 1886-1895 Santa Fe vs. Southern Pacific Sale of the Schoolhouse Property Growth of Tourism Ethnic Minorities Institutional Development
Context #3 Residential Architecture in Pasadena: 1883-1904 Vernacular and High-Style Hybrids Technological Development Local Building Trades Influence of Pattern Books
Context #4 Architects and Builders in Pasadena: 1883-1904 Harry Ridgeway Thomas William Parkes Louis Kwiatkowski Joseph J. Blick George W. Stimson John C. Austin Bradbeer & Ferris Greene & Greene Charles Buchanan Frederick Roehrig Seymour Locke
Property Types Single-Family Residences Subtypes Residential Neighborhoods Churches
SFR Subtypes
SFR Subtypes
Registration Requirements Criterion A, B or C Essential Character-defining Features Associative Qualities Required Aspects of Integrity Number of Remaining Resources
Survey Methodology GIS Map & List Study Areas Field Work Photographs Non-narrative descriptions Eliminate heavily altered buildings Identify Best Examples to Nominate Public Outreach Evaluations
Survey Results 899 Properties Total 145 Already Designated 62 Nominated for Listing in NR 104 Eligible for Designation 38 Eligible for Listing in NR 56 Eligible for Local Landmark Designation 10 Contributing to Eligible Landmark District on Navarro Avenue 510 Ineligible for Designation 153 Special Consideration in Local Planning 357 Ineligible for Designation 83 Require Further Study
Properties Already Designated Individually Listed in National Register 385 S. Marengo Ave. (Evanston Inn) 1240 N. Los Robles Ave. 267 N. El Molino Ave. (Lukens House) 255 S. Marengo Ave. (Stoutenburgh House)
Properties Already Designated Individually Designated by City 2121 Monte Vista St. (Craig Adobe, 1869) 549 La Loma Road (Clapp House) 209 Carlton St. (Banbury House) 1785 N. El Molino Ave. (Williams House)
Properties Already Designated Contributing to Historic or Landmark District 714 N. Marengo Ave. (Bungalow Heaven) 206 N. Grand Ave. (Arroyo Terrace) 346 Markham Pl. (Governor Markham) 325 Bellefontaine St. (Governor Markham)
Nominated Districts Bristol-Cypress Historic District 16 Properties 12 Contributing Criteria A & C
Nominated Districts Bristol-Cypress Historic District 438 Cypress Ave. 460 Cypress Ave. 469 Cypress Ave. 480 Cypress Ave. 495 Cypress Ave. 479 Cypress Ave.
Nominated Districts New Fair Oaks Historic District 12 Properties 10 Contributing Criteria A & C
Nominated Districts New Fair Oaks Historic District 512 Lincoln Ave. 480 Lincoln Ave. 57 W. Villa St. 73 W. Villa St. 99 W. Villa St. 101 W. Villa St.
Nominated Districts Raymond-Summit Historic District 25 Properties 21 Contributing Criteria A & C
Nominated Districts Raymond-Summit Historic District 406 N. Raymond Ave. 450 N. Raymond Ave. 436 N. Raymond Ave. 450 N. Raymond Ave. 460 N. Raymond Ave. 491 Summit Ave. (house & carriage house) 472 N. Raymond Ave.
Nominated Districts Raymond-Summit Historic District 442 Summit Ave. 448 Summit Ave. 431 Summit Ave. 422 Summit Ave. 464 Summit Ave. 396 Summit Ave.
Nominated Individual Properties 1360 Lida St. 423 Lincoln Ave. 494 Ellis St. 360 S. Grand Ave.
Nominated Individual Properties 297 S. Orange Grove. Blvd. 510 Lockehaven St. 1375 E. Mountain St. 531 N. Raymond Ave. (house & carriage house) 679 E. Villa St.
American Foursquare Examples Eligible for Listing in National Register (3S) 95 Columbia St. 123 Columbia St. 485 Maylin St. 896 N. Raymond Ave.
American Foursquare Examples Eligible for Local Landmark Designation (5S2) 575 N. Los Robles Ave. 639 S. Los Robles Ave. 2920 E. Orange Grove Blvd. 894 N. Raymond Ave.
474 Locke Haven St. 899 N. Marengo Ave. American Foursquare Examples Ineligible for Historic Designation (6L) 1497 N. Raymond Ave. 552 E. Claremont St.
Colonial Revival Example Eligible for Listing in National Register (3S) 260 W. State St.
Colonial Revival Examples Eligible for Local Landmark Designation (5S2) 130 N. Grand Ave. 1340 N. Raymond Ave. 815 N. Marengo Ave.
Colonial Revival Examples Ineligible for Historic Designation (6L) 563 N. Marengo Ave. 35 E. Montana St. 119 Yale St. 396 N. Raymond Ave.
Queen Anne Example Eligible for Listing in National Register (3S) 324 S. Euclid Ave. 567 N. Los Robles Ave. 745 S. Marengo Ave. 575 Pepper St.
Queen Anne Examples Eligible for Local Landmark Designation (5S2) 417 N. Garfield Ave. 312 Pleasant St. 587 N. Raymond Ave. 692 E. Villa St.
Queen Anne Examples Ineligible for Historic Designation (6L) 1245 S. Euclid Ave. 647 Palisade St. 490 Summit Ave. 675 Lincoln Ave.
Case Study 675 Lincoln Avenue 2009: Windows replaced, Porch spindlework replaced by shed roof 1980 Conclusion: Compared to other more intact examples, house no longer has sufficient integrity to be eligible for individual designation; if a local landmark district with buildings from multiple periods Were to be determined eligible in the area, the house would be a contributing building.
Shingle Example Eligible for Listing in National Register (3S) 133 Brocadero Pl. (F.L. Roehrig) 105 Columbia St. 70 Grace Ter. (F.L. Roehrig) 325 S. Grand Ave. (Locke & Preston) 324 Palmetto Dr.
Shingle Examples Eligible for Local Landmark Designation (5S2) 478 S. Grand Ave. 496 Palmetto Dr. 759 N. Raymond Ave. 1959 N. Raymond Ave.
Shingle Examples Ineligible for Historic Designation (6L) 1221 Avoca Ave. 524 El Dorado St. 747 N. Raymond Ave. 655 Summit Ave.
640 N. Madison Ave. 545 Westgate St. Folk Victorian Examples Eligible for Listing in National Register (3S) 41 W. Bellevue Dr. 673 S. Los Robles Ave.
Folk Victorian Examples Eligible for Local Landmark Designation (5S2) 1299 Linda Vista Ave. 601 N. El Molino Ave. 620 S. Euclid Ave. 897 Summit Ave.
Folk Victorian Examples Ineligible for Historic Designation (6L) 730 Earlham St. 162 E. Claremont St. 731 N. Marengo Ave. 770 Sunset Ave.
Hipped Cottages Examples Eligible for Listing in National Register (3S) 333 E. Howard St. (side view) 380 Waverly Dr.
Hipped Cottages Examples Eligible for Local Landmark Designation (5S2) 1105 Avoca Ave. 632 S. Oak Knoll Ave. 809 Lincoln Ave. (F.L. Roehrig) 661 S. Los Robles Ave.
Hipped Cottages Examples Ineligible for Historic Designation (6L) 155 Chestnut St. 885 N. Euclid Ave. 395 N. Holliston Ave. 871 N. Los Robles Ave.
Gabled Cottages Examples Eligible for Local Landmark Designation (5S2) 1340 Ontario St. 78 Yale St.
Gabled Cottages Examples Ineligible for Historic Designation (6L) 124 Carlton St. 750 N. El Molino Ave. 829 N. Garfield Ave. 614 N. Mentor Ave.
Heavily Altered (6Z) 116 Carlton St. 425 N. Catalina Ave. 252 Clinton St. 619 N. Madison Ave.
Further Research (7N) Obscured from Street Not Related to Context (Arts & Crafts examples) Not a Clear Example of Identified Subtypes