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Newly Designated Historic Homes
September 2015

With seven (yes 7!) new designations, the Historical Resources Board has had a busy month!

1845 29th Street in Greater Golden Hill is Spanish Eclectic in style. Located within the Seaman & Choate's Addition, this house was constructed in 1929 for the Lopez family by Martin Brauer, a contractor and an architect. This building is designated under Criterion C for distinctive characteristics of this style, which include a pyramidal terra cotta roof, arcade porch, arched reliefs, and a cantilevered balcony.

3626 Hyacinth Drive in Point Loma is a Monterey style home constructed by Master Architect Cliff May in 1936. As an example of his early work in this style, the house features a low-pitched roof with exposed rafters, a full-length cantilevered second story balcony, and a recessed entrance. This building is designated under Criterion C for its distinctive features and architectural integrity as well as Criterion B as a notable work of a Master Architect.

4366 North Talmadge Drive in Kensington-Talmadge was constructed in 1927 by an unknown builder. Illustrating the Spanish Colonial Revival style, with Italian Renaissance influences, this designation falls under Criterion C as well, and features an asymmetrical façade, clay tile roof, parapet, and decorative arched windows. Designation also includes the plastered fireplace and tiled hearth in the living room.

4407 Georgia Street in University Heights was built in 1910 by Adolphus Hatcher as a personal investment; however the Hatcher family chose to live here, year round, for many years. This house represents Craftsman architecture though the low-pitch gable roof, cobblestone porch, multi-light wood framed windows and exposed rafter tails, and is designated under Criterion C.

1237 Cypress Court in Marston Hills is Spanish Eclectic in style and likely designed by Richard Requa. Constructed in 1929 for Robert and Laura Ford, the house is designated under Criterion C and features a barrel clay tile roof with exposed rafter tails, wood divided light windows and shutters, decorative wrought iron and corbels, and an integrated garage.

5330 Le Barron Road in Alvarado Estates is designed by Rex Lotery, a well-known Los Angeles architect. Built in 1968 for George and Iris Goodman, the house illustrates the Organic Geometric style through a horizontal floor-plan that is integrated with the overall site, flat and complex off-set roofs, broad overhanging eaves, and rectangular and trapezoidal forms. Designated under Criterion C, as a property that embodies distinctive characteristics of this style, further research could warrant Master Architect status for Lotery, which would expand significance of this property to include Criterion D, representing a Master.

420 Silvergate Avenue in Point Loma was constructed in 1965 and is a notable work by Master Architect Roy Drew. The Modern Post and Beam style features a wood frame, strong horizontal massing, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a repetitive geometric fenestration. The house has a high level of architectural integrity and is designated under Criteria C and D for distinctive features of this style as well as original design, which contributes to the known work of Mater Architect Roy Drew.

There are many unique and several modern properties designated this month. SOHO is gratified these important representations of San Diego history are formally recognized!

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