Staff also recently updated San Diego's Biographies of Established Masters, which is a mini biographical collection of established master architects, builders, designers, landscape architects, etc. This is a welcome free resource for historic homeowners, historians, architects, builders, students, and others.

Long-term preservation advocate and SOHO member Charles Kaminski highlighted the City's historical resources location map, which he had brought to the board's attention in October.

1915 Howard Avenue in North Park is a rare c. 1888 Victorian era example of single-wall construction. It was designated under Criterion C for its vernacular method of construction: vertically stacked plank walls on the interior with horizonal wood siding on the exterior. A rare and intact representation of early worker housing and single-wall construction, which was popular during San Diego's 1880s economic boom, this cottage was likely relocated to the North Park community during the early 20th century to support its transition from an agricultural to residential area.

2055 Sunset Boulevard in Mission Hills illustrates the Italian Renaissance Eclectic style. Constructed between 1921 and 1930 on an imposing corner, it is designated under Criterion C for exemplary architecture. Character-defining features include the symmetrical design, various roof forms as well as roof balustrade and dentil detailing, exterior stucco finish, second-story Palladian and wood window, pilasters, ironwork, and much more.

4909 Marlborough Drive in Kensington is a c. 1927 Spanish Eclectic style home. Designated under Criterion C for embodiment of the style, features include the asymmetrical facade, smooth stucco exterior with an accentuated parapet and clay tile-covered shed roof, arched entry porch, tripartite focal window, divided light wood casement windows, and a stucco chimney with step detailing.

4386 North Talmadge Drive in Kensington, also a Spanish Eclectic style house constructed in 1927, was the model home for the Talmadge Park subdivision and appeared in a number of period newspaper advertisements. Significant under Criterion C for exemplary architecture, its plethora of character-defining features include asymmetry, fine-grit wall stucco, clay tile roofing, tower entrance, large stucco chimney with gable-tiled top, a terraced walkway, plank entry door with original hardware, and attached garage with shed style roof.

2124 Upas Street in North Park was built in 1929 in the Spanish Colonial Revival style. Exhibiting distinctive features of the style that include the asymmetrical facade, Mission tile roofs, parapet, focal turret and divided light wood windows, and a hand-troweled stucco finish, this house is designated under Criterion C for architecture.

439 La Crescentia Drive in Point Loma illustrates the Organic Geometric style and was designed in 1952 by Loch Crane, a candidate for Master Architect. Retaining stylistic integrity, this resource is designated under Criterion C. Features include the angular massing and asymmetrical facades, wood siding and stone exterior cladding, wood shingle-covered hip-roof, and large windows for this site-specific design.

9434 Sierra Vista Avenue in La Mesa illustrates the Hacienda and Rancheria architectural style. Constructed in 1936 by home and furniture designer Cliff May early in his career, this house is rare due to the 1966 remodel supervised by another well-known Southern California architect, Lloyd Ruocco. Significant for representing this style, with architectural integrity from both May and Ruocco, the property's century-old olive tree, a hallmark of May's first houses, is also designated a contributing element. This home is significant for two more reasons: its role in the Grossmont-Mount Helix area's development, and for an association with Raynor DeBurn, co-owner of the La Mesa Scout, who lived here from 1936 through 1943. Photo courtesy Redfin

10104 Country View Road, La Mesa, built in 1959, embodies the Custom Ranch style. Designed in an L-shape around a large, prominent boulder, boulder, the house is designated for architecture. Character-defining features include the L-shape plan and site-specific design, low-pitched [add hyph] roof with deep eaves, wood clapboard exterior, floor-to-ceiling [add hyphs] windows, wood entry door, masonry chimney, and attached garage. Photo courtesy Johnson & Johnson Architecture

10000 Pandora Drive in La Mesa was constructed in the Modern style in 1968 by Barton J. Kauffman and Dean A. Vickery. Designed for original owners Stuart and Susan Macnofsky, this masterful resource is designated under three criteria. It is significant for its association with the post WWII development patterns of the Grossmont-Mt. Helix neighborhoods and for embodying the Modern style. Features include the linear plan, wood decking and glazing, [add com] and the accommodation of various large boulders shown in the original site plan. Finally, Susan Macnofsky is a significant resident. From 1969 through 1971, she was instrumental in SOHO's formation and heavily involved in our first preservation effort: saving the Sherman-Gilbert House from demolition and moving it to Heritage Park in Old Town. Photo courtesy Historic Research Report by Ginger Weatherford