INTRODUCTION

This historic report is prepared for Mr. Mike Serpa, pending buyer / developer of the 9.05 acre property at 3780 Stanley Boulevard in Pleasanton, CA. Valerie Nagel, Architect was retained to prepare this report to evaluate potential historic significance of this property for the developer’s use.

The report is divided into six sections. 1) Research includes a list of resources. 2) Setting is a brief discussion of history of Pleasanton and its development in relationship to this property. 3) Building and Property History discusses specific history of the building and property. 4) Family History includes a brief description of the history of the Huested and Irby Families. 5) Physical Description describes the architectural features of the property. 6) Historic Resource analyzes eligibility of the property as a historic resource. 7) Compliance Requirements discusses requirements set forth in CEQA and the California Register.

This document is an overview and not intended to be an exhaustive inventory. Its purpose is to provide information and guidance to the owner.

RESEARCH

Research was conducted through the City of Pleasanton website and Planning and Building Department Offices, Pleasanton Historical Society, County Tax Assessor’s and Recorder’s Offices. The draft of the Pleasanton Downtown – Historic Context Statement was reviewed. In addition, a record search was conducted through the State of California. Arcadia book on Pleasanton was reviewed, Pleasanton - Images of America by Mary-Jo Wainwright and Museum on the Main. Two books regarding architectural styles were also reviewed. These books are American Houses (A Field Guide to the Architecture of the Home) by Gerald Foster and The Abrams Guide to American House Styles by William Morgan.

SETTING

Pleasanton Pleasanton is located on land originally belonging to the Mission San Jose. The 1839 Grant of Mission land to the four Bernal siblings became known as Rancho el Valle of San Jose. The new owners were two brothers, Agostin and Juan Pablo Bernal, and brothers in law, Antonio Maria Pico and Antonio Maria Sunol. The Bernal Families did not move to the rancho until after the gold rush, 1849 – 1850 to protect their property. The subject property and the northern portion of Pleasanton was originally part of Juan Bernal’s rancho. Juan Bernal sold 7,000 acres of his property north of the Arroyo del Valle including the subject property to Joseph Black in 1870. In the New Historical Atlas of Alameda Co. California, Illustrated by Thompson and West, 1878; map identifies four ranchos, , Rancho Santa Rita, and

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Rancho San Ramon, as well as their early subdivisions. It also shows the early town plans for the towns of Pleasanton and Livermore. This Map clearly identifies the location of Joseph Black’s property along the north edge of the Arroyo de Valle immediately north of the town of Pleasanton. There is also a brickyard east of the subject property indicated on Joseph Black’s property. Within this Atlas is a sketch of Joseph Blacks Residence and Farm and a brief summary. “In 1866 Mr. Black purchased the interests of Juan, Raphilo, and Joaquin Bernal in the Rancho El Valle de San Jose, consisting of seven thousand acres.” Mr. Black was described as having a large grain growing enterprise as well as vineyards and hops.

New Historical Atlas of Alameda Co. California, Illustrated by Thompson and West, 1878

Another map located at the Amador – Historical Society was Oakland Daily and Weekly Tribune Map of Alameda County 1880, Tribune Publishing Company. This map also identifies the location of Joseph Black’s property.

The Black property was subdivided again sometime between 1880 and 1883. A Map from Alameda County by M. W. Wood dated 1883 shows the Black property subdivided. It also shows the Remillard Brick Company to the east of the subject property with a separation of one property.

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Map from Alameda County by M. W. Wood dated 1883 shows the Black property subdivided

The town of Pleasanton had a train depot and several businesses by 1869. Pleasanton continued to grow and incorporated as a town in 1894 with a population of approximately 900 people. The railroad encouraged agricultural growth with easy access to Oakland and San Francisco. Pleasanton became a regional agricultural center specializing in a variety of crops included hay, hops, grain, fruits and vegetables, wine grapes, sugar beets and later roses and dairy cows. It also became known nationally as an equestrian center.

There was also a large brick making facility immediately east of the subject property. The Remillard Brick Company (formerly Pleasanton Brick Company) used clay from the banks of the Arroyo del Valle to produce common red bricks. Many of the residential and commercial structures in Pleasanton were constructed with these local bricks. The Remillard Brick Company, with 200 employees, was one of the largest local employers in the early twentieth century.

World War II brought tens of thousands American service men and workers with the construction of Camp Parks, Camp Shoemaker and the Naval Construction Battalion Center. This influx doubled the population of Pleasanton. After the war the valley became a center for military research and development. Suburban residential

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FAMILY HISTORY

Jeremy Huested purchased six acres of the subject property in January of 1887 for $1,500 in gold coins from Enos Taylor and Joseph Black (County Recorders Record’s Book 313, pgs. 339 and 340). The original residence was built in 1882 (as per the Assessor’s office). However, it is unclear if the residence was in fact extant at the time Jeremy Huested purchased the property. There is no mention of any buildings on the property in the deed and the Huested Irby family believes the residence was built by their ancestor. The actual construction date may be 1887, since it is unlikely that there was a house in this location. The Black family residence was located elsewhere. Jeremy worked at a variety of jobs to support his family. He later deeded the property to his son, Truman Huested.

The second adjacent parcel containing four acres was purchased by Truman Huested in October 1892 for $710, $10 in gold coins and assumption of debt for $700. Truman Huested worked as a plumber and also operated harvesting equipment. The City of Pleasanton was incorporated in 1894 with a population of 900. In 1931 - 1932, Truman planted walnut trees on the property to obtain an income to carry the property and provide a living for the family. These walnut trees are visible in a 1939 aerial photograph at the Museum on Main in Pleasanton. Truman Huested passed away in 1939, leaving the property to his wife, Jennie Huested. Jennie passed away in November 1946, leaving the property to their daughter, Audrey Jeanette.

1939 photo – Museum on Main 1965 photo – Museum on Main

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Audrey Jeanette (Jeanette) was born in San Jose and adopted by Truman and Jennie Huested. Jeanette married Richard Irby on September 20, 1942. During the early years of their marriage, Richard served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a bombardier on a B-17. During this time they had two children, a son, Richard Lee Irby Jr. (born 1944) and a daughter, Evelyn (born 1945). Richard Sr. was later severely injured in an airplane crash and after a long hospital stay finished his career as a radar instructor. He then returned to the subject property in Pleasanton where the family was living to return to civilian life.

Initially, the Irby’s were in the nursery business specializing in roses. In 1939, Jackson and Perkins established its rose hybridization center in Pleasanton encouraging several others to open nursery’s specializing in roses. The Irby’s also began a chicken business with the construction of three 20’ x 40’ chicken coops in 1945. The chickens eventually grew to a population of more than 25,000, and the Irby’s became growers of fryers and layers for Nulaid. In 1948, a drive-thru canopy was added adjacent the house for the convenience of their egg purchasing customers. Many residents as children remember driving around the back of the house and stopping under the canopy waiting for Mrs. Irby to bring out the egg orders. Linear chicken coops are visible in a 1962 aerial photograph at the Museum on Main.

In 1965, they closed down the chicken business and built a small store to operate a drive-through milk depot. This milk business expanded into a wholesale food business and eventually became a distributor for Crystal Dairy out of Sacramento. They continued the drive-in dairy business until Stanley Boulevard was realigned in 1993.

“In 1988 the City of Pleasanton honored Jeanette and the Huested Family for their cultural enrichment, contributions and worthiness as a Heritage Family having settled in the community since 1849.“ Truman Huested is also featured in a mural on the interior wall of Wells Fargo Bank on Hopyard Road along with old time resident Henry Moore. Much of the information regarding family history was taken from a letter to the city written by Lewis McKinley (husband of Evelyn Irby) and Audrey Janette Irby’s obituary.

BUILDING AND PROPERTY HISTORY

1839 - Grant of Mission land to the four Bernal siblings became known as Rancho el Valle de San Jose. The subject property and the northern portion of Pleasanton was originally part of Juan Bernal’s rancho.

1870- Juan Pablo sold 7,000 acres of his property north of the Arroyo de Valle including the subject property to Joseph Black in 1870. Black grew vineyards, hops and predominately grain on his property.

1878 New Historical Atlas of Alameda Co. California Illustrated by Thompson and West, 1878. Map identifies Joseph Black’s property and also shows the brick yard as part of property.

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1880 Oakland’s Daily and Weekly Tribune Map of Alameda County 1880, Tribune Publishing Company. Map identifies Joseph Black’s property.

1882 Original House built, County Assessor’s office (date may be incorrect)

1883 Alameda County Map, M.W. Wood. Map shows subdivision of Joseph Blacks property, existing property identifiable west of Remillard Brick Company. (one property in between).

1887 Jeremy Huested purchased six acres of the subject property from Enos Taylor and Joseph Black (County Recorders Record’s Book 313, pgs. 339 and 340)

???? Jeremy Huested deeded the property to his son, Truman Huested.

1892 Truman Huested purchased the second adjacent parcel containing four acres.

1894 The City of Pleasanton was incorporated

1908 Rear addition built doubling size of house, County Assessor’s office

1931 - 1932, Truman Huested planted walnut trees on the property (visible in 1939 Arial photo)

1939 Truman Huested passed away, leaving the property to his wife, Jennie Huested.

1942 Richard Irby married Audrey Jeanette Huested. Began a nursery Business specializing in roses.

1945 Building permit for 3 (20’ x 40’) chicken coops (no longer extant), County Assessor’s office

1946 Jennie Huested passed away leaving the property to their daughter, Audrey Jeanette Huested Irby

1948 Remodel of residence, new carport for drive thru egg shop.

1950 2 feeding bins, County Assessor’s office

1951 Feeding bin, County Assessor’s office

1955 Easement deed to the County of Alameda to widen and improve Stanley Blvd.

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1958 2 feeding bins, shed, chicken battery, County Assessor’s office, (linear chicken coops visible in 1962 Arial photo).

1959 Original Barn burned – no longer extant

1965 Drive in egg store canopy 20 x 24, County Assessor’s office

1972 Alteration to egg store – enclosed canopy, County Assessor’s office

1993 Two parcels of land deeded to the City of Pleasanton for widening and realignment of Stanley Blvd. Drive through milk store closed

Google earth - 2013

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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION – PROPERTY

The 9.05 acre property at 3780 Stanley Boulevard in Pleasanton is a flat open field, bordered by Stanley Boulevard on the north, the Arroyo de Valle on the south, a storage facility on the east and a narrow linear property on the west. There are several large trees along the Arroyo de Valle at the back of the property. In addition, there are a few walnut trees (remnants of the walnut orchard) in very poor condition near the existing sheds in the center of the property. There are also a few trees toward the front of the house, including a large oak tree. The developer is proposing retention of the oak tree at the entrance to the residence.

The main residence was originally located within a very rural setting on a ten acre lot with several large oaks. Its agricultural use changed several times from a walnut grove, rose nursery, and poultry farm. This house is currently located within a large open field and still feels very rural, although the neighborhood has filled in around it with commercial buildings, storage facilities as well as residential. Many of the original large lots have been subdivided into smaller lots. The house is adjacent to the street with a few trees including a large oak.

Residence Front 1882 (Photo 2012) Residence Front 1882 (Photo 2012)

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION – MAIN RESIDENCE, 3780 STANLEY BLVD.

The residence is approximately 1,600 square feet and consists of a main living area, three bedrooms and a kitchen with a partial basement. According to the County Assessor’s Office, the residence was built in 1882. However, it is unconfirmed whether that date is correct. It is unclear if the residence was extant at the time Jeremy Huested purchased the property from Enos Taylor and Joseph Black. There is no mention of any buildings on the property in this 1887 deed. In addition, the Huested / Irby family believes that Jeremy Huested built the residence.

The original residence, built in 1882 / 1887 is a square symmetrical plan of one ½ story wood frame structure with hipped roof. The roof material is asphalt shingles (originally wood shingles) and the sears siding appears to be asbestos. The original horizontal

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A rear addition was added in 1908 doubling the size of the house. This addition offset behind the original residence is also a square symmetrical single story structure with hipped roof. The materials, fenestration and detailing of this addition match the original structure. However, the window height has been decreased from the front portion of the residence.

In 1948, the residence was remodeled and a shed roof was added to provide shelter for the egg drive through. Cars would drive around the house and under the canopy to wait for Mrs. Irby to bring out the eggs for sale.

The interior has been significantly altered with a remodeled kitchen and lowered ceilings. However it still retains wood floors, simple wood trim and wood doors. The foundation appears to be severely deteriorated and the floors are sloping considerably.

Side elevation / Canopy - 1948 (Photo 2012) Rear Addition - 1908 (Photo 2012)

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION – ANCILLARY BUILDINGS

There have been various buildings associated with this property throughout time. The original barn was burned in a fire in 1959 and is no longer extant. There have been various sheds as well as large linear chicken coops and grainaries which have been removed. There is an existing wood shed and refrigeration shed behind the house, and a dairy building along the street with a temporary storage structure behind.

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The free standing wood shed behind the main house (date unknown) is unpainted vertical wood siding with a metal roof and large sliding wood door. This building was an ancillary structure and does not have a strong relationship to the residence. Therefore this structure does not appear to be architecturally significant.

Shed (left) and dairy shed from the mid 1960’s (right) Temporary storage 1970’S (Photo’s 2012)

The dairy shed is a wood framed metal clad structure at the rear of the property containing a large refrigerated room. This building was built in the mid 1960’s to store milk and eggs for the dairy business. The drive-in egg and dairy store was built in 1965 and located adjacent to the street. This building is a wood frame building with vertical wood siding and storefront with roll down metal security grills. The rear portion of this building is a large refrigerated room for storage of milk, eggs and produce. In addition, there is a small temporary storage building added in the 1970’s immediately behind the store. These structures do not appear to be over 50 years old. Therefore historic review is not required.

Dairy Store 1965 (front) Dairy store 1965 (rear) (Photo’s 2012)

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HISTORIC RESOURCE

This report evaluates the historic significance of the property at 3780 Stanley Boulevard, Pleasanton CA. To complete this evaluation, it is necessary to determine if this property is eligible for the California Register of Historical Resources. The California Register of Historical Resources Title 14, Division 3, Chapter 11.5 Section 4852 identifies Types of Historical Resources and Criteria for Listing in the California Register of Historical Resources. Subcategory (b) identifies criteria for evaluating the significance of a historic resource. “An historic resource must be significant at the local, state, or national level under one or more of the following criteria. (1) It is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local or regional history, or the cultural heritage of California or the United States; (2) It is associated with the lives of persons important to local, California, or national history; (3) It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master or possesses high artistic values; or (4) It has yielded, or has the potential to yield, information important to the prehistory or history of the local area, California, or the nation.” In addition, the integrity of the resource needs to be evaluated. Integrity is evaluated with regard to the retention of location, design, setting materials, workmanship, feeling and association.

Residence The Huested Irby Residence appears to be locally significant and therefore eligible for the California Register of Historical Resources under criterion #1 and #3. It appears to be significant in the agriculture history of Alameda County under criterion #1 as an early example of a small agricultural farmhouse. Criteria #1) “It is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local or regional history, or the cultural heritage of California or the United States”. Its history over time shows the changing needs of the agricultural community from a walnut grove to roses, poultry farm and ultimately a dairy. The growth of the railroad in the 1880’s and 1890’s encouraged agricultural growth with easy access to Oakland and San Francisco. Agriculture included hay, grain, fruits and vegetables, hops and wine grapes, orchards, sugar beets and later roses and dairy cows.

In 1931 - 1932, walnut trees were planted on the property to obtain an income to carry the property and provide a living for the family. After World War II, the family started a nursery business on the property specializing in roses. Jackson and Perkins established its rose hybridization center in Pleasanton in 1939, encouraging many local farmers to grow roses. At this same time the Irby family began a chicken business that eventually grew to a population of more than 25,000 as a grower of fryers and layers for Nulaid.

In 1965, they closed down the chicken business and built a small store to operate a drive-in milk depot. This milk business expanded into a wholesale food business and eventually became a distributor for Crystal Dairy out of Sacramento. They continued the drive-in dairy business until Stanley Boulevard was realigned in 1993.

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By the late 1960’s much of Pleasanton’s agricultural land had been replaced with housing developments. Although the earlier farm buildings are no longer extant, the residence itself is one of the few remaining example of an early farm house in the Pleasanton area from the late Nineteenth Century. Therefore it is also eligible under criterion # 3)”It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master or possesses high artistic values”. The farm house is an example of a typical architecturally modest vernacular housing form common in this period with its wood frame 1 and ½ story square plan configuration and tall divided double hung divided light wood windows. It also has a simple front porch typical of the time with a symmetrical facade. In addition, the residence retains much of its integrity. Specifically, we can see that the building retains its location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Under the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 21084.1 Historical Resources Guidelines, “A project that may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an historical resource is a project that may have a significant effect on the environment.” For purposes of this section, an historical resource is a resource listed in, or determined to be eligible for listing in, the “California Register of Historical Resources“.

The main residence located at 3780 Stanley Boulevard appears to be a historic resource. However, the ancillary structures, with exception of the wood shed, were added at a much later date and are not considered to be part of the original construction. Therefore, these added elements do not appear to be significant. In addition, the wood shed, although earlier construction was a secondary structure and does not have a strong connection with the residence. Therefore the wood shed does not appear to be eligible for the “California Register of Historical Resources”. The original barn was destroyed in a fire in 1959.

For purposes of CEQA a project which “follows the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings or the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings (1995), Weeks and Grimmer, shall be considered as mitigated to a level of less than a significant impact on the historical resource.” “The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation…” was developed to guide work on historic buildings and as a standard for evaluation. The intent is preservation of a property’s significance through the retention of historic materials and features. An important step in this process is the identification of a resource’s defining architectural elements or “character defining features”. Character defining features are those physical characteristics that convey its historic significance.

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Below is a list of “character defining features” of the Huested Irby Residence at 3780 Stanley Boulevard. Retention of these features is important for compliance with the Secretary of the Interior Standards.

Character Defining Features – Huested Irby Residence Exterior: The exterior remains largely unchanged since the 1906 addition and the 1948 canopy. a. One ½ story square shaped configuration with offset square shaped addition. b. Horizontal wood siding below 1950’s sears siding (1950’s siding is not a character defining feature. c. Roof shape and form (asphalt shingles are not original or character defining) d. Front porch including paired posts. e. Wood door f. Wood double hung windows and trim. g. Wood canopy

Interior: The interior has been altered. However, wood floors, wood trim and doors remain and should be retained.

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