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January and February Historical Resources Board Designations
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March/April 2018
By Amie Hayes

In January, the City of San Diego Historical Resources Board vigorously kicked off the new year by designating five homes and an apartment house as historical resources and elevated two men, Robert R. Curtis and Gustav Hanssen, to Master Architects. In addition, the HRB approved the mandatory Certified Local Government annual report for 2016-2017 and ratified appointments to the three subcommittees: Policy, Design Assistance, and Archaeological and Tribal Cultural Resources.

1435 Grove Street in South Park illustrates the Tudor style with a 1912 period of significance. Named a contributor to the South Park Historic District in 2017, this house is also individually designated under Criteria C and D, and establishes a new Master Architect, Robert R. Curtis. Designated under C for architecture, the distinctive Tudor style features include the steeply pitched gable roof, half-timbering, and divided light casement windows. Built early in Curtis's career as his personal residence, this house represents his residential work, prior to becoming a known designer of institutional buildings.

2930 Chatsworth Boulevard in Loma Portal, constructed in 1913, embodies the Arts and Crafts aesthetic with elements of the Prairie style. Designated under Criterion D, it establishes another new Master Architect, Gustav Hanssen, whose work reflected the Arts and Crafts philosophy. SOHO argued for and succeeded in also getting designation under Criterion C, for architecture, due to features such as the a wraparound porch with solid balustrade, gable roof with knee braces, a central portico, and tripartite bay windows.

1327 & 1329-1335 E Street in the East Village is designed in the Italianate style with Prairie influences, and constructed in 1916. Designated under Criterion C, character defining features include the flat roof with wide eaves, bracketed cornice, leaded-glass transom windows, and recessed entry with balcony above.

3543 Pershing Avenue in North Park illustrates the Arts and Crafts era with a 1917 period of significance. Designated as a contributor to the Dryden Historic District in 2011, the enthusiastic homeowners sought individual designation as well, under Criteria B, C and D, to formally recognize the other important aspects of this notable building. The home to George Klicka from 1921 until 1925, this building is significant under Criterion B for his role in the development of North Park (along with his brother Emil), which includes their mortgage and lumber businesses, and later the Studio Bungalow kit homes (Read more about George Klicka). Designated under Criterion C, for architectural integrity, features include the low pitch gable roof with exposed rafters, patterned wood shingle siding, square masonry porch columns, and transom windows. Also the notable work of Master Builder David O. Dryden, this building specifically demonstrates his skill for elegant design and quality construction during a very productive period in his career.

2702 Willow Street in Loma Portal is a Spanish Eclectic style house constructed in 1928. Designated under Criteria B, C and D, this house was once home to an aeronautical engineer, represents the Spanish Eclectic style and is the notable work of Master Architect, Frank Hope Jr. Home to Edward Molloy from 1941 through 1945, this house is significant under Criterion B as an author and publisher of critical aeronautical engineering manuals used as training guides during World War II. For distinctive features of the Spanish Eclectic style, which include a low pitch roof covered in clay tile, exposed rafter tails, wrought iron hardware and multi-pane wood sash windows, the house is designated under Criterion C. Also an example of Hope Jr.'s custom residential architecture, this house dates from when this Master Architect first established his 1928 practice.

4584 Granger Street in Ocean Beach has a 1929 period of significance and illustrates the Spanish Eclectic style. Designated under Criterion C for embodiment of this architectural style, character defining features include the complex one and two story building form, arched windows, entry arcade, gable roofs covered in clay tile, sculpted stucco details (such as coping along the eave line), and a turret with arched transom windows.

In February, the Historical Resources Board designated three new buildings; all homes approved on the consent agenda. However, city staff noted that an appeal has been filed over the unanimous November 2017 designation for 3623-3627 31st Street, which will be heard by the City Council on March 16, 2018.

New Designations

5182 East Bedford Drive in Kensington is a 1929 Monterey Revival home. Designated under Criterion C with a good level of architectural integrity, stylistic elements include the smooth stucco exterior, wrap around balcony with square balusters, beams and diagonal bracing, and red clay tile- covered roofs.

1050 Cypress Avenue in Hillcrest illustrates the Spanish Colonial Revival style. Designed by an architect and engineering firm in Santa Barbara, Edwards and Plunkett, the house was constructed in 1930 by house builder Reuben C. Haas. Haas added a one-room rear addition in 1937. Designated under Criterion C for architecture, character-defining features include the post and beam front entry porch, low-pitch tiled roof with exposed rafters, multi-light wood casement and arched focal windows, and two stucco-clad chimneys.

605 San Fernando Street in the La Playa neighborhood of Point Loma is a Custom Ranch style house by Master Architect Ralph L. Frank built in 1956. Features include horizontal massing with a stone and board-and-batten exterior, low pitch roof, divided light casement windows, and an angled bay window. Ineligible for designation under a Master Builder (Criterion D) due to a prior window replacement, the building is designated under Criterion C for architecture as a good example of the style.


San Diego County Historic Site Board - January Meeting
March/April 2018
By Amie Hayes

San Diego County's Historic Site Board meets quarterly to designate historical resources in unincorporated areas throughout the county, and to approve Mills Act contracts. Two members of SOHO's board of directors also serve on this volunteer board, Paul Johnson and Kiley Wallace.

6122 Paseo Delicias in Rancho Santa Fe was designed by well-known architect, Lilian J. Rice. Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, this property came forward to enter into a Mills Act contract. Constructed in 1926 in the Spanish Colonial style, the Pearl Baker Row House was commissioned by the Santa Fe Land Improvement Company and is one of four row houses. Features include decorative window grilles, clay tile, a flat roof, smooth stucco façade, and recessed entry. The contract was approved.

6122 Paseo Delicias in Rancho Santa Fe was designed by Lilian J. Rice.

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