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Newly Designated Historic Sites
January 2016
The new year is off to a great start with five new designations at the Historical Resources Board on January 28!
1702 Camino Del Rio North The May Company building at Mission Valley Shopping Center, a Mid Century icon designed by William S. Lewis Jr., was designated under Criteria A, C, and D. The May Company building is significant to the economic development of Mission Valley, an excellent example of Mid Century architecture, and reflects the notable work of a master architect. Completed in 1961, this controversial addition to then a rural landscape reflects special elements of the City's development. Read more about this designation.
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4379 North Talmadge Drive in Kensington-Talmadge is a Spanish Eclectic-style home with Monterey influences designed by Master Architect Louis Gill in 1926. Few residential examples of his work have been identified, but the Monterey style balconies, carved wood balustrade, decorative corbels, and various accents around the casement windows illustrate the quality and high style of his work. This building is designated under Criterion B for a local association with Abelardo Rodriguez, a Mexican governor, president, and promoter of international relations with the United States, as well as Criterion C for its distinctive features and architectural integrity, and Criterion D as the notable work of a Master Architect. |
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3643 Grim Avenue in North Park was constructed in 1923 and represents a Craftsman bungalow. This is designated under Criterion B for an important association with the performing arts in San Diego due to Royal Brown. He was the official organist for the 1935 California-Pacific International Exposition while he lived here. Among other achievements, Brown was also the City's organist for the Spreckels Organ Pavilion from 1933 through 1954. |
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1041 Cypress Avenue in Marston Hills was designed by Master Architect Ralph L. Frank and built in 1934. This Neoclassical style building features a full portico along the front façade, floor to ceiling windows on the first floor, and a substantial chimney at either end. Designated under Criteria C and D, the house embodies distinct characteristics of this style and represents notable work by Frank, particularly in the Neoclassical style, a departure from his more commonly used styles, Colonial Revival and Monterey. |
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4180 Third Avenue in Uptown is a Craftsman bungalow built in 1926. Character defining features include the projecting garage with jerkinhead roof, bracketed door hood, and casement windows. Designated under Criterion C as a good example of the style, designation also includes interior features such as the Claycraft fireplace and various gumwood built-ins: a desk, bookcase, and sideboard. |
The buildings this month highlight the diversity in criteria that are used to designate buildings historic. SOHO is thrilled these important buildings, architects, and associations are formally recognized!
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