Historical Resources Board Nomination for
The Giles W. Brown Residence 4617 East Talmadge Drive San Diego, California 92116
Report Prepared By:
IS Architecture 5649 La Jolla Boulevard La Jolla, California 92037 (858) 456-8555
August 2006; Revised February 2008 State of California -The Resources Agency Primary#______DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#______PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial, ______NRHP Status Code______Other Listings------Review Code Reviewer Date Page _1_ of _1Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles \XI. Brown Residence
P1 . Other Identifier: *P2. Location: _ Not for Publication X Unrestricted *a. County: San Diego and (P2c, P2e , and P2b or P2d. Attach a Location Map as necessary.) *b. USGS 7.5' Quad: La Mesa Quadrangle Date 1996 T ISs; R 2W; '!. of V. of Sec M.D. B.M. c. Address: 461 7 East Talmadge Drive City: San Diego Zip: 92116 d. UTM: (Give more than one for large and/or li near resources) Zone mE/ mN e. Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel#, directions to resource, elevation, etc., as appropriate) A P 465-402-02; Lot 76, Map 1869, T almadge Park Subdivision # 1.
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
The two-story Spanjsh Colonial Revival residence, completed in 1928, fa ces southwest onro East Talmadge Drive in the Talmadge Park # 1 Subdivision. The front yard features mature heritage plantings and trees that are consistenr with the neighborhood's historic landscaping. Lots in the subdivisio n are irregular in size and shape due to the layout o f contour streets following the natural topography o f the land. The residence occupies the southern portion of a long, irregularly shaped lot that is o riented along a northeast-southwest axis. An o riginal attached garage sits at the end o f a short driveway in the west corner. A canyon serves as the northeast boundary. The rear portion of the property is terraced and slopes down into the canyon, offering a great deal o f bo th privacy and space. The lots bo unding the residence to the northwest and southeast feature similar, two-story, Spanish ColonjaJ Revival residences. (See Continuation Sheet) *P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) HP2 (Single Family Pro perty) *P4. Resources Present: X Building __Structure __ Object __ Site __ District __Element of District __Other (Isola tes, etc.)
,.------, P5b. Description of Photo: (view, date, accession#) P5a. Photograph or Drawing (Photograph required for buildings, structures, and SW Elevation, February 2008
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and Source: X Historic Prehistoric Both 1928 (NOC)
*P7. Owner and Address: Peter D ennehy & Timothy Jackson 461 7 East Talmadge Dr. San Diego, CA 92116
*P8. Recorded by: (Name, affiliation, and address) IS A rchitecture 5649 La J olla Blvd La J olla, CA 92037
*P9. Date Recorded: August 2006; Revised rebruary 2008
*P1 O.Survey Type: (Descri be) Single Property /\ ssessment for Local Designation
*P11 . Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none.") None *Attachments: NONE X Location Map X Continuation Sheet .X.Building, Structure, and Object Record Archaeological Record District Record Linear Feature Record ___Milling Station Record Rock Art Record Artifact Record Photograph Record ___Other (List):
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The appearance of the house from the street closely reflects its original 1928 design. The structure sits on a raised concrete foundation with an asymmetrical "L-shaped" footprint. A late 1990s stucco garden wall has been recently reduced in scale by tl1e current owners based upon the recommendations of City HRB staff. The wall encloses a non-historic courtyard located inside the "L" juncttire of the house and garage. Alterations to make the wall more compatible with the original design of the house included reducing its height and removing decorative brick elements.
A low-pitched side gabled roof topped with red Mission tile forms the main roof of the residence. As per the Spanish Colonial Revival style, eave overhangs are minimaL The garage features a front gabled roof, also with Mission tile, and a decorative plaster medallion under the gable. The textured stucco on the walls was replaced in kind at some point before 1990 according to previous owner Susan Stewart who purchased the property in 1990.
A brick pathway runs from the sidewalk up to a center opening in the garden wall south of the garage. There is a large planting bed and a small patch of lawn located on e.ithe.t side of the pathway. The main front entrance is located within the courtyard on the southern end of the elevation. The courtyard features a fountain, tropical plants in curvilinear planting beds and paving stones. The southeast wall of the garage bounds the courtyard to the northwest and features a decorative wood window grill with diamond patterning.
Original fenestration on the residence primarily includes single and double wood casement windows with divided lights. Awnings with spear point iron hardware are present above select double-casement windows and pairs of French doors. French doors are typical on the first level and on upper level balconies. Iron sconce light fixtures are located next to the front door and on the rear northeast elevation.
The heavy wood panel front door has an eyebrow arch and a single pane of glass in the upper section. According to Susan Stewart, the Pippins- the owners previous to the Stewarts, replaced the original door sometime prior to 1990. She hypothesized that the replacement was likely in response to damage caused by a serious but since-corrected drainage problem: water run-off was draining directly into (and under) the house. The hand-made replacement door is of excellent quality, possesses the hardware of the original door, and is consistent with the Spanish Colonial Revival style.
The current O"\vners have recently recreated the door's stucco surround in compliance with HRB Staff recommendations. ln the 1990s, the Stewarts secured the strLLcture with shear walls, banding and tie-downs - a job that reqtUred the removal of the original door surround. HRB staff determined that the atypicaUy wide width of the new surround was not historically appropriate. Historic photos of the neighboring house, 4615 East Talmadge, have been found to show a small portion of the residence. One of the images reveals the shape of the original door surround, which the current owners have used as a guide for the in-kind recreation of the feature.
Above the front door, on the south end of the elevation, is a balcony supported by corbel brackets. The balcony features an iron railing and is accessed through Prench doors from the interior. Wood louvered blinds are installed on the interior of the doors. To the north of the balcony are two windows concealed behind decorative stucco vents. North of the front door, the lower portion of the wall features a non-historic leaded glass window and an additional set of French doors.
Neither northeast nor southeast side elevations are easily viewed from the street. The northwest elevation is bounded by a non-historic wood fence mounted above a low undulating stucco wall. A non-historic wood fence, but no stucco wall, runs along the southeast property line as well. Modern HVAC equipment is installed in the narrow area berw-een the fence and the house on the southeast elevation. A full-height chimney projects above the roofline. Windows are typical three light wood casements. There is a crawlspace access well at ground leveL The back portion of a recently added outdoor patio eave wall fireplace extends out from the main wall plane at the far end.
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*P3a. (continued) The rear northeast elevation-- the most elaborate side of the house, also cannot be viewed from the public right of way. The elevation has an asymmetrical L-shaped plan, multiple level gabled roofs with red l'vfission tile, and an expansive two tiered raised patio paved with terra cotta and glazed accent tiles. A tiled central staircase leads down to the sloping backyard. Large planting areas on either side of the stairs are defined by stucco retaining walls. Niature trees, bushes and other large plants constitute the informal backyard landscaping.
A new well-executed two-story wing, constructed in 1997-98, is located in the western portion of the rear elevation, not viewable from the street. While staying true to the house's original design, the addition was successful in increasing indoor living space and improving outdoor living space while allowing occupants to continue to enjoy the large lot and dramatic canyon view as was surely originally intended. The original portion of building faces northeast; the second level is set back from the first level and features a side-gabled roof. The majority of the windows are original on this elevation, -with only a few in-ldnd wood window replacements. .
The new wing bounds the patio to the northwest. It was designed in an architecturally sensitive manner, with a front gabled Nlission tile roof, wood casement and picture windows, and French doors similar to those found on the original structure. Pent roofs topped with l'vfission tile and supported by square wood posts and beams project above the first levels on both the new and old portions of the building. Rooms on the main floor open onto the shaded perimeter of the patio through multiple pairs of French doors with fixed flanking side panels. The glazing pattern on the side panels corresponds to the glazing on the Prench doors.
At eighty yeats old (in 2008), the residence at !J617 East Talmadge Drive is in excellent condition and retains many of the key defining features of early twentieth century Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Having been recencly restored on its street-side elevation under the guidance of HRB City staff, the house stands today as a strong example of the dominant historic style that defines the scenic and historic Talmadge Park #1 Subdivision.
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81. Historic Name: None 82. Common Name: 4617 E. Talmadge Dr. 83. Original Use: Single Family Residence 84. Present Use: Single Family Residence
*85. Architectural Style: Spanish Colonial Revival *86. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) The house was completed in November of 1928. The front door was replaced, likely due to moisture damage, ca.1970s-80s. In 1997-1998, major work included improving drainage, plus adding shear walls, banding and tie downs, a two-story wing addition to the back, and an outdoor eave wall fireplace in the southeast corner. The alterations, although not visible from the street, are in keeping with the historic Spanish Colonial Revival design of the house. The front courtyard wall which was added in 1997-98, was reduced in height in late 2007-2008 based on HRB staff recommendation. In response to additional HRB staff comments, the historic front entrance stucco surround was recreated in 2007-08 to replace an inappropriate surround treatment, also ca.1997 -98.
*87. Moved? _x No Yes Unknown Date: Original Location: *88. Related Features: B9a. Architect: b. Builder: '810. Significance: Theme: Residential Architecture Area: Talmadge Park Period of Significance: 1928 Property Type: Single Family Residential Applicable Criteria: C (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity.)
(See Continuation Sheet)
811. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)
*812. References: (See Continuation Sheet)
813. Remarks: None
*814. Evaluator: lS Architecture (Sketch Map with north arrow required.) *Date of Evaluation: August 2006; Revised Februru-y 2008. Gil.
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According to the National Park Service "the significance of a historic property can be judged and explained only when it is evaluated within its historic context. Historic contexts are those patterns or trends in history by which a specific occurrence, property, or site is understood and its meaning (and ultimately its significance) within history or prehistory is made clear" (National Park Service 1997: 7). In order to be eligible for City of San Diego Historic Resource Designation, a property must demonstrate significance under one or more of the following criteria when evaluated within its historic context:
Criterion A - Cultural Landscape or Archaeological Site - Resources are those sites exemplified or reflecting special elements of the City's, community's, or a neighborhood's historical, archaeological, cultural, social, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering, landscaping, or architectural development.
Criterion B - Historical Person or Event- Resources are those identified with persons or events significant in local, state, or national history.
Criterion C- Architecture- Resources are those that embody the distinctive characteristics of style, type, period, or method of construction or is a valuable example of, the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship.
Criterion D - Master Builder- Resource is representative of the notable work of a master builder, designer, architect, engineer, landscape architect, interior designer, artist, or craftsman.
Criterion E- National or State Register Eligible- Resource is listed on or has been determined eligible by National Park Service for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or is listed or has been determined eligible by the State Historical Preservation Office for .listing on the California Register of Historical Resmtrces.
Criterion F- Historic District- A finite group of resources related to one another in a clearly distinguishable way or a geographically de6nable area or neighborhood containing improvements which have a special character, historical interest, or aesthetic value or which represent one or more architectural periods or styles in the history and development of the City. 1
Once one or more of d1ese criteria have been established, it is necessary to determine the integrity of the resource. The integrity of a resource ls determined by "the ability of a property to convey its significance."Z
Based on archival research and field examination, the residence at 4617 E. Talmadge Dr. is potentially eligible for designation as a historic resource by the City of San Diego under Criteria C- Architecture as a strong example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture from the late 1920s.
Along with its architectural significance, the residence bas a high level of historic integrity. This conclusion was drawn by evaluating the seven aspects of integrity as set forth by the National Park Service for the evaluation of historic properti.es. Those aspects include location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and assodation.3
1 The City of San Diego 1--Iistoric Resources Boatel Designation Checklist, 3. 2 National Park Service, 44. 3 National Park Service, 44-45
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Location Location is defined as the "place where the historic property was constructed or the place where the historic event occurred.''4
In prehistoric times, the Kumeyaay Indians occupied the land known today as Talmadge Parle. The land, which became part of the 59,875-acre Rancho Mission San Diego, passed from Spanish occupiers in 1542 to Mexican ownership in 1822. Following the Mexican War of 1846, it came under American ownership and was subsequently subdivided into 61 lots. The lots were later sold and resubdivided. Kensington & Talmadge were created out of the subdivision of Lots 23, 24, 25, 4 7 and 98 of the former Rancho Mission San Diego. Lot 23 was initially part of an estate owned by Thomas T. Bouldin which ended up in the hands of the Union Title Company and was later purchased by Williard W. Whitney (AKA W.W. Whitney). The heirs of the Whitney estate battled until 1937 over payments owed to them by the estate trustees and I. C. Freud of the Southern Callfornia Realty Company (SCRC) md the Talmadge Park Company. The portion of the land that I. C. Freud purchased through the SCRC went to the Union Trust Company of SD. John F. Forward and James D. Forward of the Union Trust Co. hired a civil engineer by the name ofT.A. Jordan of the Engineering Service Corporation to survey the eastern line of the Kensington Park Annex, Map 1780 and to create a subdivision out of Lot 23. Jordan filed his map, which included Van Dyke Ave, Adams Ave., Talmadge Dr., Short St., Burnham Pl. and End Street, with the County of San Diego on December 3, 1925. Talmadge Park #1 was approved and assigned Map No. 1869 on November 28, 1925.5
4617 E. Talmadge Dr. was constructed in 1928 at its current location on Lot 76 of the Talmadge Park #1 Subdivision., Map No. 1869. No historic event is known to have occurred on the property.
Design Design is defined as the "combination of elements that create the form, plan, space, structure, and style of a property."6 The residence retains its original Spanish Colonjal Revival design, a style typical of San Diego neighborhoods in the 1920s and 1930s. Over the course of its history, the resource has undergone significant alterations to its plan, space, suucture, and form. However, the changes, which include the creation of an entry courtyard and the addition of a two story wing to the rear of the house, have been executed with sensitivity to the original design and materials. The most significant changes have occurred in areas not visible from the street. The n1rrcnt owners have made significant efforts jn recent months to correct the relatively minor changes that occurred to the front of the house prior to their ownership. (Sec P3a. Description and B6. Construction History.)
Setting Setting is defined as the "physical environment of a historic propert:y."7 The physical environment of 4617 E. Talmadge Dr. is the Talmadge Park #1 ScJbdivision. The Spanish Colonial Revival design of the property is in keeping with the architectural aesthetic of the tract's historic setting.
Located on a mesa fringed with canyons above :Mission VaHey, Ta1madge Park is only 6 V2 miles northeast of downtown San Diego. The neighborhood is inland enm1gh to escape coastal dampness and to enjoy an unencumbered view of the mountains to the east. Advertisements went so far as to claim it had "Southern California's Finest Nlountain View." Promotional material also called it "San Diego's Pasadena" for its high-end house plans and amenities. Included in the lot price were electricity, gas and water, plus improvements such as paved sidewalks, ornamental street lights, curbs and
4 National Park Service, 44. 5 Ronald V. May and Dale Ballou May, Legacy 106, lnc., Historical Nomination qf the Henry and Bethel T-Toj(man HouJe (2005), 14-16. National Park Service, 44. 1 National Park Service, 45.
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A 1930 aerial photograph of the Talmadge Park #1 Subdivision shows 4617 E. Talmadge Dr. numbering among the first houses in the area. 8 In 1928, the residence joined other similar Spanish Colonial Revival homes which, along with Hollywood-inspired Storybook style houses, had already begun to set the architectural tone for the neighborhood. An article from the October 1983 Hill Courier, entitled "Some of 1926's Million Dollars Worth of Talmadge Park Homes," published pictures of several Spanish-inspired homes built in the new development ca. 1926. The article underscores the fact that many of these houses shared common stylistic traits inclu.ding clay roof tiles, decorative medallions, and open second-story balconies.9
Since its construction, 4617 E. Talmadge Dr. has made a significant aesthetic contribution to Talmadge Park's physical environment through the expression of many key characteristics of the popular 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival style. The residence remains among a large number of similarly designed houses that visually reflect the main 1920s and 1930s period of local residential development on Talmadge Drive, Adams Avenue and other neighboring streets.
Materials Matedals are defined as the "physical elements that were combined or deposited during a particular period of time and in a pattern or configuration to form a historic property."10 The physical dements of the residence represent building materials common to single-family residences in the 1920s. While some of the original elements have had to be replaced in kind due to maintenance issues, overall the structure demonstrates a high percentage of historic building fabric including l\.1ission tile roofing, stucco wall finish, and wood casement windows.
Workmanship Workmanship is defined as the "physical evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or people dLtring any given period in history or prehistory."11 The Notice of Completion for 4617 E. Talmadge lists W.A. Russell of 4645 E. Talmadge as the contractor responsible for its "erection and construction." Built in a fashion typical of late 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, the structure represents a high level of quality of workmanship. This is evidenced by ratings of Average, Average+ and Good in the property's Residential Building Record in 1962 and 1967, and by its current excellent physical condition.
Feeling Feeling is defined as the "property's expression of the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular period of time."12 Aesthetically and historically, 4617 E. Talmadge Dr. represents a specific period in the history of San Diego when many subdivisions like Talmadge Park used Spanish Colonial Revival style homes to radiate a certain feeling based upon an eclectic, quasi-historical aesthetic. The high level of integrity of location, design, setting, materials, and workmanship combine to create a strong sense of feeling for 4617 E. Talmadge Dr..
8 Harry Erickson, #89:17794-14, San Diego Historical Society, Booth Photographic Archives. 9 J--li/ICOJJrier(1983), 5. 10 National Park Service, 45. ll National Park Service, 45. 12 Ibid, 45.
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Association Association is defined as the "direct link between an important historic event or person and a historic property."
Capitalizing on popular fascination with the growing Hollywood film industry, Talmadge Park was promoted in 1925 as the "Movie Girl Subdivision." It was developed in three phases by local realtor Roy C. Lichty with $75,000,000 in financial backing from a large group of private investors. A number of the backers were part of Hollywood's elite, including Joseph M. Schenck (president of United Artists Corporation), Lon Anger (general manager of Buster Keaton Studios), Clarence Brown (movie director), Louis B. Mayer (Metro Goldwyn and Mayer), Sid Grauman (Grauman's Theater), and movie cowboy William S. Hart.
On hand for the dedication ceremonies in January of 1926 were, among a handful of Hollywood notables, the Talmadge sisters-- Natalie, Norma, and Constance Talmadge. The sisters were major stars of the silent screen era who leant their glamorous name to help promote d1e development. At the time, Norma Talmadge was married to Joseph Schenck, one of Lichty's major investors. In addition to naming the tract "Talmadge Park," Natalie, Norma and Constance was each honored with a street bearing her name. None of the sisters, however, ended up living in or owning houses in the tract. Buster Keaton, then married to Natalie Talmadge, also attended the dedication ceremonies.
On June 20"•, 1928, the deed for 4617 E. Talmadge Drive passed form the Union Trust Company to Giles W. Brown, who filed a Notice of Completion for the house on November 13th, 1928. Ftom 1935 on, the house has passed through the hands of several people: the Union Trust Co. (1935), the Prudential Insurance Co. (1935), Chester L. & Marcella Dorman (1935-1948), W.L. & Eliza T. Gooch (1948-1953), Joseph & Mary F. Hecker (1953-1976), Andrew]. & Gae C. Freeman (1976-1984), Robert Buford & Joan Redd Pippin (1984-1990), and Scott D. and Susan S. Stewart (1990-2006). The property was purchased by Peter F. Dennehy and Timothy W. Jackson in May of 2006.13
Ditectory listings indicate that 4617 E. Talmadge temained vacant fot at least a yeat following its construction. Aftet 1930, occupants were listed as: G.W. Brown (1930-1931), Martin Eugene (1931-1932), P.E. Wedgewood (1934-1935), C.L. Dorman (1936-1948), W.I. Gooch (1950-1953), and Joseph & Mary Hecker (1953-1976) 1 '
4617 E. Talmadge Dr. is associated with several notable people. Eugene Martin, who rented the house for two years in 1931 and 1932, warranted mention in the San Diego Union upon his retitement ftom seventeen yeats of car sales at the Pranklin-l\1artin J\!Iotor Company.15 Dt. Paul E. \\ledgewood, a seventh generation descendant of Josiah Wedgcwood, the intetnationally famous ceramicist, became an expert ceran1icist in his own right alongside his wife "Mts. Paul Wedgewood" at their Point Lorna home and ceramics studio following theit short tenancy of 4617 E. Talmadge in 1934 and 1935.'1 6
Chestet L. Dorman, who owned and lived at the ptoperty with his wife J\llarcella ftom 1935 to 1948, is the most significant figure ditectly associated with the residence. Born in 1895, he was a native of San Diego who got his first job working fot the San Diego Sun in 1909, first in the circulation depattment then in advertising. In 1918 he and a fellow employee, Alan _Houser putchased an automobile accessories store. Until his death in May of 1957, Dorman remained
13 Chain of Title. 14 San Diego City Directories, 1928-1965. 15 San Di~go Union, "Martin to Retire from Auto Field," 22 February 1931, 8:2. Hi San Diego Union, "Dr. Paul Wedgcwood to Discuss California Ceramic Exhibition," 9 April1939, 7; Naomi Baker, "One Family's Hobby," San Diego Union, 10 November 1940,3.
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president of Dorman's Inc., with stores in San Diego, Chula Vista and El Cajon. While still living at 4617 E. Talmadge, he was unanimously appointed to the San Diego City Council on October 8, 1947 after Councilman Ernest J. Baud resigned due to illness. His decision to sell his home in Talmadge Park and move from the 4t 11 District to a new property on Mr. Helix created a small controversy that was written up in the San Diego Union. In the end, he postponed his move and stayed until the end of his term in May of 1949. Dorman was very active in civic life and was involved in a number of local organizations and committees. He was president of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce and served on the boards of the Union Title Insurance & Trust Company, the Central Federal Savings & Loan Association, the San Diego State College Advisory Board, the San Diego County Hospital Society, the Grossmont Hospital Association, San Diego Taxpayers Association, Better Business Bureau, Veterans Information Center and the Retail Petroleum Dealers Association.17
Several notable people have been associated with 4617 E. Talmadge, however a direct link to a historic person or event has yet to be established. Chester Dorman, the most significant of all the owners and occupants is not considered to be an important historical figure in San Diego or to have made a major contribution to city life.
Conclusion Based on ca.reful. evaluation, 4617 E. Talmadge Dr. is eligible for historic desiguation by the City of San Diego under Criteria C -Architecture. The 1928 residence is in excellent condition and possesses a high degree of historic integrity in terms of location, design, feeling, setting, materials and workmanship. It is a strong example of the Spanish Colonial Revival style of architecture that was popular in Southern California during the 1920s and 1930s, and it continues to make an important visual contribution to the historic character of Talmadge Park, one of the city's most picturesque, high-end residential tracts.
17 San Diego Union, "Chester L. Dorman Accepts Baud's Position on Council," 9 October 1947, 1 & 4; Winthrop Cady, "Reporter Warns New Councilman Position Demands lnfinite in Giving," San Diego Union, 12 October 1947, 1; San Diego Union, "New City Councilman May Resign in Mid-July," 24 April1948, B1; San Diego Union, "Chester Dorman Funeral Tuesday," 26 May 19.17, 14.
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Attachment A
Building Development Information
A.1 -Assessor's Building Record
A.2- Notice of Completion
A.3- Water/ Sewer Records
A.4 - Building/ Construction Permits
A.S- Previous Survey Forms (Information was not available.)
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A.1- Assessor's Building Record
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A.2 - Notice of Completion
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"'ub!!Ortbttd An~t.eworn to wtoru U\1'1 tt;u Lath ds; nt Nonttbew-, l~Zl.h //_.. . . J.Jmli 7 tsotvt Nblie ~n u.d :tor tJu JJeu.nty map, ltctm n:t Ge.lt4"oX>nU. DPR 523L (1195) *Required information State of California -The Resources Agency Prim~ry#·--~--~----'----- DEPARTMENTOF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#~------'--~ CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page __11_ of _±1L *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence 'Recorded by: IS Architecture 'Date August 2006; Revised Febmary 2008 X Continuation _ Update A.3- Water/ Sewer Records Water Service Record 1934. *The original water and sewer hook-up records from 1928 were unavailable. DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California - The Resources Agency Primary#______DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#·~------~--~------CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page _1±_ of _±Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence •Recorded by: IS Architecture •Date August 2006; Revised February 2008 ~Continuation _ Update A.4- Building/Construction Permits Permits for rear and second story addition, 1997-1999. I Y40Pl l'IRANCR CPOE: BUILDING P$MNIT AND INSPECTION SYSTEM 072106 10.53 PSWD: PI<¢>JiilCT INli'O!OO\TION J: JUI<; SO Oll'i'ICE: ACTION: PLAN FILE: .1!.109699 97 'j SO!ll>liTTI!:I:H 12 04 ~7 EXPIRES: 11 29 96 OTC: N PEI lii\Il. .1\.Dlll\: 1. CIT~: STI ZIP: COlllTRACTO!ll L. Z, CONSTI Y40P2 BRAEIOH CODEI DUI~PINGlPERMIT AND INSPmCTION SYST!M 072106 1• I'SWO: l?aOJE!CT lNWORMATION 2 JUR: Sll OFFICE: ACTION: !?JoAN FILEI A109699 9I PERMIT! C301179 98 ADDRESS! 4 617 EASW 1'ALMAOGI!l D!l. APN: 465 402 02 00 M~P NO: 001 69 ROD NO: 323499 RCD ~TE: 05 08 0 TM NOI SUIIDIVISI~N: LEGAL DlllSC: LOT '16 CE!NS!JS TRACT! ZO.Ol Ll\MllERT NOR'rl'll ~l.7.275 Ll!Ml'lliRT EI\MTI 1738.775 COR OSEI SNGL FAM R/S!NOLE FAM[BESIDE PROP USE: SINGLE! RAEIILY RESIDENCE DESIGNER: SARKELA & ASSOCIATES I'Hl 619 451 5090 LIC: AllOR: 9.950 CAMPO , RO STC: CITY: Sl?I\ING VALLEY S'fi CA ZIP: 91977 - USE RlltG/!ONE: RI-5000 O!SCR PERMIT: HR SOIt., NEIGHBOR REG: OPEl! SPACE I OC:NS.ITYl SPECIAL l' DPR 523L (1195) *Required information St~te of California - The Resources Agency Primary#'------'-----+-'---~~---- DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #'---'---~~~----'-'---~-----'---~ CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page _12_ of __±Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence *Recorded by: IS Architecture *Date August 2006; Revised February 2008 ~Continuation _ Update A.4 (continued) I Y40SV BRANCH CODE! BUILDING P~IT AND INSPECTION S~STEM 072106 10.5 STMOTuru!l["iNFOllMATlON & VALUATION PAGE: PSWD: ) JU!l: SD OFFICE: IICTION: PLAN FILE: A109699 97 : STRUCT: 001 STATIJ8: .F PLAN Cl!KR: MXH PERMIT NO: C301179 98 ISSIJED: 03!05 98 EXPIRES: 06 13 99 FINALEO: 12 15 9: LOT: 76 MODELIDESCI 2ND STORY DTN BC CODES: 4341 APNo 465 402 02 ' ADDRESS: 004517 ~ST T DR CQMMo 80 BANI TYPE CONSTR: V~N GROUP: R-3 OCC LOAD: aEDROOMS~> STODIO: 0 11 0 2; tl 3: 0 41 0 0 : 0 STORIES: 2 INS, OAT: 0 ESC: ADD/ALT l OR 2 FAM, NO eRG DU SOIL! PERMITTED-> UNITS: 0 li'LR AREA: , 1050 BLDG :Ai!.EAI 0 CHARGliAI!LE• TOTAJ,S---> UNITS: I li'LR .1\1\ltl\: I 0 BLDG .1\1\ltl\: 0 PLAN CIIECI< FEEl 673.45 Vl\L~AT!ON-> INIT! 100822 FINl\LI 1008: C~TS: *li'ULL COMBO FE:S:S* 1 I CODE QUMTITY USE/TYFE ~!' CONSTRUCTION RATI!l UNIT 040 1050 DWELLING ADPITIONS WOOO FSANE g~ .00 SF M07 l I!'IREPLI\CEB/FREE-S'rANO PREll'lll! 1800.00 Ell MOO 30 lllWlON2 /NOT I INCL IN FLOOR AREA 10.75 !Ill' ' DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California -The Resources Agency Primary#c______'- DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#'------~--~------~--- CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page __1§_ of _1Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence •Recorded by: IS Architecture •Date August 2006; Revised Februru:y 2008 X Continuation _ Update A.5- Previous Survey Forms Information was not available. DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California -The Resources Agency Primary#~~~~---'~---~~--~- DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # _ _;______~_:_--~- CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page __11_ of _±Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence 'Recorded by: IS Architecture 'Date August 2006; Revised February 2008 --"---Continuation _Update Attachment B Ownership & Occupant Information B.1- Chain ofTitle B.2 -Directory Search of Occupants DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California - The Resources Agency Primary#'~--~------DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#______CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page __113__ of _±Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence *Recorded by: IS Architecture *Date August 2006; Revised February 2008 --"--Continuation _Update B.1- Chain of Title Date Grantor Grantee Deed 6/20/1928 Union Trust Co. of SD Brown, Giles W. NOC 11/13/1928 Brown, Giles W. Trustee's Deed 5/3/1935 Union Trust Co. of SD Prudential Insurance Co. Deed 11/21/1935 Prudential Insurance Co. Dorman, Chester L. & Marcella Deed 5/24/1948 Dorman, Chester L. Gooch, W.L. & Eliza T. & Marcella Deed 7/29/1953 Gooch, W.L. & Eliza T. Hecker, Joseph & Mary F. Deed 3/30/1976 Hecker, Joseph & Mary F. Freeman, Andrew J. & Gae C. Deed 7/3/1978 Freeman, Andrew J. Freeman, Gae C. Deed 8/28/1984 Freeman, Gae C. Pippin, Robert Buford &JoanRedd Deed 8/9/1990 Pippin, Robert B. Stewart, Scott D. &Joan R. & Susan S. Deed 5/8/2006 Stewart, Scott D. Dennehy, Peter F. & Susan S. & Jackson, Timothy W. DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State 9f .California - The Resources Agency Primary#c_~-'----.,----'--- DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#~----~~~~------ CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomifil Page _12_ of ___'[Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence 'Recorded by: IS Architecture 'Date August 2006; Revised February 2008 -"-._Continuation _ Update B.2- Directory Search of Occupants Date Occupant Notes 1928 No listing 1929 " " 1930 Brown, GW 1931 Brown, GW; Martin, Eugene 1932 Martin, Eugene 1933 Vacant 1934 Wedgewood, PE 1935 " " 1936 Dorman, CL 1937 " " 1938 " " 1939 1940 " " 1941 " " 1942 " " 1943 " " 1944-45 " " 1947-48 " " 1950 Gooch, WI 1952 " " 1953-54 Hecker, Jos J 1955 " " 1956 " " 1957 Hecker, Jos J (Mary F) Production Fornm Hewitt & Faust 1958 " " 1959 " " 1960 " " Frmn Rohr Aircraft Corp. 1965 " " DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California· -The Resources Agency Primary#·______DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#'------CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page~ of _.1Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence 'Recorded by: IS Architecture *Date August 2006; Revised February 2008 ~Continuation _ Update Attachment C Maps C.1 - City of San Diego 800 Scale Engineering Map C.2 - USGS Map Current Historical C.3 - Sanborn Maps 1886/1887 (Information was not available.) 1906 (Information was not available.) 1921 (Information was not available.) 1940 1950 1956 DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California -.The Resources Agency Primary#'------""~------,-~--' DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#·~--~--~~--~------~~--- CONTINUATION SHEET Triildmial Page _]1_ of _:IQ_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence 'Recorded by: IS Architecture 'Date August 2006; Revised February 2008 X Continuation _ Update C.l - City of San Diego Engineering Map, 800 Scale DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California -The Resources Agency Primary#______:______DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#·~------CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page~ of _±Q__ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence •Recorded by: IS Architecture •oate August 2006; Revised February 2008 --"---Continuation _ Update C.2 - USGS Map a) 1994 CPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California -The Resources Agency Primary#'----,--,--~----,-- DEPARTMEI>IT OF PARKS AI>ID RECREATIOI>I HRI#~.--~--~~~------~---- CONTINUATION SHEET TrinOmial Page _]]__ of _1Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence *Recorded by: IS Architecture 'Date August 2006; Revised February 2008 ~Continuation _ Update C.2 (continued) b) 1938 DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California -The Resources Agency Primary #'--'c------'---'--~~- DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#~------~- CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page ...1±_ of _:!Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence *Recorded by: IS Architecture 'Date August 2006; Revised February 2008 JS_Continuation _ Update C.3 - Sanborn Maps a) 1886/1887 -not available b) 1906- not available c) 1921- not available d) 1948 DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California -The Resources Agency Primary#·_c..-___-.-c-~------DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#____ ~------~------CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page __Q_ of _±Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence *Recorded by: IS Architecture *Date August 2006; Revised February 2008 ~Continuation _ Update C.3 (Continued) e) 1956 DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California -The Res<;>urces Agency Primary#----~------'--- DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#'------~-----'~------'---- CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page~ of _±Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence 'Recorded by: IS Architecture 'Date August 2006; Revised February 2008 ~Continuation _ Update Attachment D Photographs D.1- Historical Photographs D.2- Current Photographs DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California -The Res()urces AQ.ency Primary#'-'-"------~~-,--- DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #·__._ _ __._____,----~---~ CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page ..If.__ of _±Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence 'Recorded by: IS Architecture 'Date August 2006; Revised Febtuary 2008 X Continuation _ Update D.l- Historical Photographs -1930 DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California - The Resources Agency Primary#______DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#______CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page __1§_ of ___1Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W . Brown Residence *Recorded by: lS Architecture *Date August 2006; Revised Februaty 2008 X Continuation _ Update D.1 - Historical Photographs (Continued) 1934 view of the DeLuca Residence at 4615 East T almadge, next door to the Giles W. Brown Residence which is visible in the left side of the photograph. Reversed historic image of 4615 East Talmadge with the Giles W. Brown R esidence in the right side of the photograph. The original stucco door surround is p artially visible and was used to create an in-kind replacement by the current owners. DPR 523L (1 /95) *Required information State of California - The Resources Agency Primary#______DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # ______CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page __1_2_ of _1Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles \X/ . Brown Residence *Recorded by: IS Architecture *Date August 2006; Revised February 2008 X Continuation _ Update D.l- Historical Photogra phs (Continued) Transitional Photographs- Pre-Garden Wall Alteration and D oor Surround Replacement, 2006 DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California -The Resources Agency Primary#______DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#______CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page _2Q_ of _1Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by record er) The Giles \X/ . Brown Residence *Recorded by: IS Archjtecture *Date August 2006; Revised February 2008 X Continuation _ Update D.2 -Current Photographs a) Southwest Elevation & Details Primary elevation featuring original attached garage and heritage trees. Front door featuring newly recreated in-kind stucco door surround. DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California - The Resources Agency Prima~#______DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#______CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page ___ll_ of __1Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles \XI. Brown Residence *Recorded by: l S Architecmre *Date August 2006; Revised f ebruary 2008 ~Continuation _ Update D.2a (continued) Detail of garage medallion (identical medallion also on north wall). One of two stucco grill windows on the second level. DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California -The Resources Agency Primary#______DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#______CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page __E_ of __1Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence *Recorded by: lS Architecture *Date August 2006; Revised February 2008 ~Continuation _ Update D.2a (continued) Wood window grill on the southeast wall of the g arage (facing onto the courtyard). b) Northwest E levation & Details View northeast from corner of garage. (Garage wall of adjacent property at left.) DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California - The Resources Agency Primary#______DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #______CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page __ll_ of ~ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by record er) The Giles W. Brown Residence *Recorded by: lS Archjtecture *Date Augusr 2006; Revised f ebruary 2008 ~Continuation _ Update D.2b (continued) View southwest. Northwest wall of garag e: typical pair of three-light casement windows. DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California - The Resources Agency Primary#______DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #______CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page __]i_ of ___1Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence *Recorded by: IS Architecture *Date August 2006; Revised February 2008 X Continuation _ Update c) Northeast E levation & Details South end of original rear portion of residence. New eave wall fireplace . O riginal portion of the rear elevation with stairs to back p atio. DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California -The Resources Agency Prima~#______HRI#______DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page ___l2_ of __1Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence *Recorded by: IS Architecture *Date August 2006; Revised f ebruary 2008 ~ Continuation _ Update D .2c (continued) 1997-98 wing addition on the north end of the elevation. Section of historic rock wall. DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California - The Resources Agency Primary#______DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#______CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page ___l2_ of __1Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles \'(/. B rown Residence *Recorded by: lS Architecture *Date August 2006; Revised February 2008 ~Continuation _ Update d) Southeast Elevation & Details View northeast showing base of chimney, HVAC equipment, and rear portion of new cave wall fireplace. Original full-heig ht chimney. DPR 523L (1 /95) *Required information State of California - The Resources Agency Primary#______DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#______CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page _]]_ of __±Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles \XI. Brown Residence *Recorded by: LS Architecture *Date August 2006; Revised f-ebruary 2008 ~Continuation _ Update D .2d (continued) View northwest: second level of chimney. Crawl space well. DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of Californ_ia - The Resources Agency Primary#·------,--- DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#'------~----- CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page __]§__ of _±Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence *Recorded by: IS Architecture 'Date August 2006; Revised February 2008 ~Continuation _ Update Attachment E HRB Criteria Supplemental Documentation (No supplemental documentation attached.) DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of California __ Jhe Resources Agency Primary#------~-----'-----'-- DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #-'----~---~----'-'------'---~~ CONTINUATION SHEET TrinOmial Page _22_ of _±Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence *Recorded by: IS Architecture 'Date August 2006; Revised February 2008 --"---Continuation _ Update Attachment F Works Cited DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information State of Calif9rnia -:The Resources Agency Primary#·-'------~---~---- DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#·------ CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page __1Q_ of __1Q_ *Resource Name or#: (Assigned by recorder) The Giles W. Brown Residence 'Recorded by: IS Architecture 'Date August 2006; Revised Febmary 2008 X Continuation _ Update Attachment F- Works Cited Baumann, Dr. Thomas H. Kensington-Talmadge, 1910-1997. 2"" ed. San Diego, CA: Ellipsys International Publications, Inc., 1997. Booth Historical Photograph Archives. San Diego Historical Society. Cady, Winthrop. San Diego Union. "Reporter Warns New Councilman Position Demands Infinite in Giving." 12 October 1947. l. Chain of Title. On file with the property owner. City of San Diego. I-listoric Resources Board Designation C'hecklist. ND. City of San Diego. Water & Sewer Operations Division Records. Legacy 106, Inc. Historical Nomination of the Henry and Bethel Hoffman House: A Pack & Peterman House, 4552 East Talmadge Driw. San Diego: 2005. Lichty, Roy C. Talmadge Park. Subdivision Map. San Diego Historical Society Research Library. n/ d. McAlester, Virginia and Lee. A I'ield Guide to American Hou.res. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2003. National Park Service. National Register Bulletin 15: How to Apply to the National Register Criteria for Evaluation. Washington, D.C.: 1997. Residential Building Record. On file at San Diego County Assessor's Office. Sanborn Fire Insllfancc Maps. San Diego Public Library. • San Diego City and County Directories, 1928-1965. San Diego Public Ubrary. San Dtego Union. "Chester Dorman Funeral Tuesday." 26 May 1957. 14. San Diego Union. "Chester L. Dorman Accepts Bond's Posidon on CoundL" 9 October 1947. 1; 4. San Diego Union. "Dr. Paul Wedgewood to Discuss California Ceramic Exhibition." 9 April1939. 7. San Di~I{O Union. "Martiq 'To Retire From Auto Field." 22 February 1931. 8. Scm Diego Union. "New City Councilman May Resign in Mid-July." 24 April 1948. Bl. San Diego Union. "One Family's Hobby." 10 November 1940. 3. USGS. La Mesa, 7 '/,Quadrangle Map. 1938/1938; 1994. DPR 523L (1195) *Required information