Saved buildings
save our heritage organisation

October 2016 HRB Designations

Last month, the City of San Diego Historical Resources Board designated five new homes in five different communities, each with a different style. The varied architecture (Eastlake, Craftsman, Mission Revival, French Eclectic, and Ranch) illustrates the rich diversity of San Diego's historic built environment.

1625 Adams Avenue in University Heights is constructed in the Eastlake style, which is seen in the short mansard roof with scalloped shingles and deep eaves, the focal two-story squared bay, carved corner brackets, and tall narrow windows. Contributing to a Victorian Multiple Property Listing referenced in the Uptown historic survey, the c. 1886-1913 period of significance speaks to the original construction date during the 1880s, and the relocation of the building in 1913 to the present location. Designated under Criterion C, the house embodies distinctive features of this style.

2740 Granada Avenue in North Park is a Craftsman style house with a 1912 period of significance. The style is demonstrated through the gable roof with exposed rafter tails and knee braces, wood shingle and stucco exterior, and wood casement and sash windows. Designated under Criterion C, this house represents distinct characteristics of the Craftsman style.

1003 Alberta Place in Mission Hills highlights the Mission Revival style, constructed in 1923 by Master Builder Martin V. Melhorn, and contributes to the potential future Marine View Historic District. Features include an embellished parapet, gabled door hood with clay tile and corbels, an original entry door, and multi-pane sash windows. Significant for the defining features of this architectural style and representing the Master Builder's development in the style, this house is designated under Criteria C and D.

3305 Voltaire Street in Point Loma was constructed in the French Eclectic style during 1929 and designed by Master Architect Edward Depew. Prominently located on an elevated property within the historic Roseville subdivision, the house features a two-story asymmetrical massing with belt course, prominent masonry chimney, a slight curvature to each exterior corner, and diamond-pane and bay windows. This style came to the United States via soldiers who served in France during WWI. This house is designated under Criteria C and D, for incorporating the defining features of this style and as the notable work of a Master Architect in creating such an elegant design.

4343 Ridgeway Drive in Kensington illustrates a traditional Ranch style house with features that include a low pitch hip roof with moderate eaves, a sprawling L-shaped floor plan facing the canyon, flagstone and stucco cladding, and a three-sided bay window. Designed for this specific site in 1948 by Leonard Johnson, an architectural designer and building/contractor, this was his personal residence with his wife, Helga, until 1976. Designated under Criterion C, this house embodies the Custom Ranch style.

SOHO eNEWS

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Mailing - PO Box 80788 · San Diego CA 92138 | Offices - 3525 Seventh Avenue · San Diego CA 92103
Offices, Museums & Shops (619) 297-9327
Home | Contact