Lloyd Ruocco & Homer Delawie House

The Ruth Smith & Louise Neece/ Lloyd Ruocco & Homer Delawie House

Historical Resource Research Report

December 2018

5649 La Jolla Boulevard La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 456-8555

Christopher Usler, MSc, Historic Preservation Specialist State of California The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial NRHP Status Code 5S1 Other Listings Review Code Reviewer Date Page 1 of 76 *Resource Name or #: The Ruth Smith & Louise Neece/Lloyd Ruocco & Homer Delawie House

P1. Other Identifier: N/A *P2. Location: ☐ Not for Publication ☒ Unrestricted *a. County: San Diego *b. USGS 7.5' Quad: La Jolla Date: 1996 c. Address: 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande City: La Jolla Zip: 92037 d. UTM: Zone 11 S; 476082.53 mE/ 3634986.39 mN (G.P.S.) e. Other Locational Data: APN: 346-363-07-00; Lot 14 in Block 8 of La Jolla Shores unit no.1, in the City of San Diego, County of San Diego, State of California, according to map thereof no. 1913, filed in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, June 3, 1926. Exempting therefrom any portion of said lot heretofore or now lying below the mean high tide line of the Pacific Ocean.

*P3a. Description: 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande is a 2,250 square foot, single-story, duplex designed in the Contemporary style by master architects Lloyd Ruocco and Homer Delawie. The resource is located in the residential neighborhood of La Jolla Shores and is oriented to the west, fronting El Paseo Grande. Built in 1960, the angularly massed, symmetrical building features a roughly U-shaped form with a low-pitched front gable roof that extends outward from the two projecting wings to cover carports that flank a central storage unit. A central, uncovered, and divided courtyard with the main entry to each unit is recessed behind, and obscured by, the central storage unit. (Continued on p 3). *P3 b. Resource Attributes: HP3 - Multiple family property *P4. Resources Present: ☒Building ☐Structure ☐Object ☐Site ☐District ☐Element of District ☐Other (Isolates, etc.)

P5a. Photo or Drawing P5b. Description of Photo: West (Primary) Elevation, from El Paseo Grande. IS Architecture, 2018. *P6. Date Constructed/Age: ☒Historic ☐Prehistoric ☐Both 1960, Notice of Completion *P7. Owner and Address: Christopher Kearns and Lesley Kroupa 400 W 55th St, Apt 18B New York, NY 10019 *P8. Recorded by: Christopher Usler IS Architecture 5645 La Jolla Boulevard La Jolla, California 92037 *P9. Date Recorded: November 2018

P10.SuveyType: Intensive/pedestrian *P11. Report Citation: None. *Attachments: ☐NONE ☐Location Map ☐Sketch Map ☒Continuation Sheet ☒Building, Structure, and Object Record ☐Archaeological Record ☐District Record ☐Linear Feature Record ☐Milling Station Record ☐Rock Art Record ☐Artifact Record ☐Photograph Record ☒Other (List): HRB Format Attachments

DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information State of California  The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD *Resource Name: The Ruth Smith & Louise Neece/Lloyd Ruocco & Homer Delawie House *NRHP Status Code: 5S1 Page 2 of 76

B1. Historic Name: The Ruth Smith & Louise Neece/Lloyd Ruocco & Homer Delawie House B2. Common Name: 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande B3. Original Use: Multiple-family property B4. Present Use: Multiple-family property *B5. Architectural Style: Modern - Contemporary *B6. Construction History: According to Deed #9916, Lot 14, Block 8 of La Jolla Shores Unit no. 1, was acquired from McKellar-Wyer, Inc. by Ruth R. Smith and her daughter Louise S. Neece as joint tenants on November 5, 1959. Water service began on April 14, 1960. The building permit for the construction of the duplex, which was valued at $18,000, and listed Ruocco & Delawie as the architects, was approved two weeks later on April 28, 1960. Sewer connection occurred on May 9, 1960. (Continued on page 4)

*B7. Moved? ☒No ☐Yes ☐Unknown Date: N/A Original Location: Original location *B8. Related Features: N/A B9a. Architect: Lloyd Ruocco & Homer Delawie b. Builder: Sam C. Harris & Associates

*B10. Significance Theme: Contemporary Style Area: La Jolla Shores Period of Significance: 1960 Property Type: HP3 - Multiple family property Applicable Criteria: C & D The Period of Significance is 1960, the original construction date of the resource.

Historic Context: Contemporary Style

The Contemporary style was unlike earlier architectural styles in that it did not rely on applied ornamentation to define its aesthetic. Instead, the style developed more out of a concern for well-designed interior spaces that blurred the line between indoors and outdoors.1 The integration of house and landscape created interiors noted for their spacious and visually harmonious qualities. Placing functionality and indoor/outdoor integration at the forefront, Contemporary homes were typically designed from the inside out.2 (Continued on page 4)

B11. Additional Resource Attributes: N/A (Sketch Map with north arrow required.) *B12. References: See endnotes.

B13. Remarks: None.

*B14. Evaluator: IS Architecture

*Date of Evaluation: November 2018

(This space reserved for official comments.)

DPR 523 (1/95) *Required information State of California  Natural Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # Trinomial CONTINUATION SHEET Property Name: The Ruth Smith & Louise Neece/Lloyd Ruocco & Homer Delawie House Page 3 of 76

P3a. Description: Continued 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande was built using frame construction on a concrete slab foundation. Whereas its primary elevation is clad in T1-11 siding, the side and rear elevations have predominantly stucco exteriors. The side elevations feature small sections of T1-11 siding which were added during the 1989 remodel. The low-pitched gable roof is clad in composition shingles. The property is enclosed by a wood plank fence on the northern boundary, a T1-11 plywood fence on the eastern (rear) boundary, and a stucco finished wall on the southern boundary.

WEST (PRIMARY) ELEVATION The west (primary) elevation features a symmetrical front facade. Facing the street is a central, cuboid-shaped, storage unit clad in T1-11 siding that is flanked by carports on both sides. This central storage unit is positioned beneath the apex of the low-pitched front-gable roof, which slopes downward to cover the carports on either side. The two carports feature concrete slabs and are accessed by inward-curving driveways that slope upwards from El Paseo Grande and flank a central, landscaped, front yard. Along the open outer sides of the carports are three slender, wood posts that support exposed roof beams. A fourth post appears centered within, but towards the rear, of both carports. The covered carports extend back to the T1-11 clad end wall of the projecting wings of the U-shaped house and provide access to a central, uncovered courtyard divided between the two units. The rear elevation of the central storage unit features two flush doors (one for each unit). A concrete block wall extends out from the center of the storage unit, between the two doors, and continues past a small landscaped area and through the central, uncovered courtyard, dividing it half. Each unit features a short T1-11-sided fence and gate that runs from the concrete block dividing wall to the corner of the projecting wing and separates the small landscaped area from each unit’s elevated courtyard.

The central courtyard area is bounded on its north, east, and south sides by the U-shaped house. This uncovered area is divided in half between the north and south units of the duplex by the concrete block wall. The western boundary of each unit’s courtyard is bounded by a short T1-11 fence and gate. A concrete walkway leads from these gates, past the small brick paved courtyard, to wood-paneled doors, which serve as the main entrances to the units. The main doors are located on the west-facing wall near the corner of the projecting wings. Aluminum, sliding-glass doors appear next to the main door on the west-facing wall and also on the inward-facing wall of the projecting wings. On the outer sides of the projecting wings, at the north and south ends of the west elevation, are wood gates that connect from the house to the fences at the north and south property lines.

The concrete block wall that divides the central courtyard runs through the interior of the duplex, dividing the two units in half, and continues out past the rear elevation where it terminates in the back yard.

NORTH ELEVATION The north elevation is accessed through a tall wood gate located at the north end of the west elevation. The entire north elevation features a predominantly uninterrupted stucco wall surface. Approximately halfway along the elevation, however, is a small area of T1-11 siding featuring a horizontally oriented, three-light, aluminum, sliding window. A shallow roof overhang exists and features a tongue-and-groove soffit and exposed rafter tails that terminate behind a fascia board. East of the T1-11 section is a narrow, two-light, horizontally oriented, aluminum, sliding window located between two of the exposed rafter tails and flush with the soffit at the top of the exterior wall.

EAST (REAR) ELEVATION The east (rear) elevation is capped by the low-pitched gable-end roof with broad, open eaves that have a tongue-and- groove soffit. The rear elevation and yard are divided in half by the concrete block wall that projects out from the DPR 523 (1/95) *Required information State of California  Natural Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # Trinomial CONTINUATION SHEET Property Name: The Ruth Smith & Louise Neece/Lloyd Ruocco & Homer Delawie House Page 4 of 76

center of the exterior wall. This concrete block wall runs continuously from the primary elevation, through the interior of the house, and out into the rear yard. Following the termination of the concrete block wall, a wood plank fence continues eastward to the wood fence lining the eastern boundary of the property. Both halves of the rear elevation feature a stucco exterior, an aluminum sliding door, and a large aluminum sliding window. The small rear yard of each unit features flagstone pavers.

SOUTH ELEVATION The south elevation is accessed through a tall T1-11 plywood gate located at the southwestern corner of the house. The entire south elevation features a predominantly uninterrupted stucco wall surface. Approximately halfway along the elevation, however, is a small area of T1-11 siding featuring a horizontally-oriented, three-light, aluminum, sliding window A shallow roof overhang exists and features exposed rafter tails that terminate behind a fascia board. A narrow, two-light, horizontally oriented, aluminum, sliding window appears between two of the exposed rafter tails, flush with the soffit at the top of the exterior wall.

*B6. Construction History: Continued Construction of the duplex occurred during the summer of 1960 and, according the Notice of Completion, was completed by Sam C. Harris & Associates on September 8, 1960. The house appears to have remained unchanged until 1989, when Bird, Fujimoto & Fish architects infilled what were original open patios on each of the side elevations of the house in order to add an additional room to each unit. To allow for an additional parking space in each carport, original fencing and gates that connected to the central storage unit were removed. The existing driveways of each unit were expanded to feature a curve inward towards the central storage unit. New gates and fences were added along the western edge of the central courtyards. Each unit has a wood paneled front door that do not appear to be original; however, no information has been found to determine when they were installed. The floorplan for the 1989 remodel (Appendix E.3, pg. 60) shows that 2’7” portions were to be removed from the northern and southern ends of the central storage unit to make more room for the second parking space. This alteration did not occur.

*B10. Significance: Continued While this approach resulted in an opening up of the house in terms of flowing floor plans, a heavy use of glass, especially on rear elevations, and the use of liminal spaces such courtyards or terraces, the front elevation was often closed off, non-descript, and featured large spans of uninterrupted wall space to provide maximum privacy from the public right-of-way.

The design principles that made up the Contemporary style grew out of the philosophy set forth by Frank Lloyd Wright for his Usonian homes, which promoted the use of natural materials, low-profile massings, open floor plans, broad roof overhangs, and a strong relationship between interior and exterior spaces.3 This philosophy was quickly adopted by architects throughout the country and by the 1950s had resulted in the formulation of the Contemporary style.4 The style dominated mid-century architectural design and was used by architects and developers alike. In addition to Wright’s design philosophy entering the mainstream, the availability of new and affordable building materials by which the Contemporary aesthetic could be achieved, such as plate glass, exterior-grade plywood, and concrete block, further facilitated the proliferation of the style.

The Contemporary style was especially popular in San Diego during the mid-century period.5 Architects who designed in the style included Russell Forrester, Lloyd Ruocco, Sim Bruce Richards, and Homer Delawie. The architects Palmer & Krisel, J. Herbert Brownell, and William Kesling also designed entire neighborhoods in the style. Due to its popularity and relative affordability, many local developers also adopted the style for use in modest tract homes.

Regarding the potential eligibility of Contemporary style architecture, the San Diego Modernism Context states that:

While this style was relatively popular in San Diego tract construction, many of these homes and buildings have been extensively remodeled diminishing their level of integrity and reducing the abundance of good examples from this sub-style substantially…Good examples of this style that retain a high degree of integrity should therefore be considered for individual designation, especially if the model design is associated with a significant architect. Due to the somewhat limited supply of unaltered examples, retention of all character defining features may not be necessary for listing.6

Historic Context: Ruocco & Delawie

Lloyd Ruocco (1907-1981) Lloyd Ruocco is widely regarded as one of San Diego’s most significant and influential architects, as well as one of area’s foremost pioneers of Modernism. Born in Portland, Maine in 1907, his family eventually settled in San Diego in 1923. After graduating from San Diego High School in 1929, he went to work at the firm Requa and Jackson where he gained experience as a draftsman and became familiar with the Revivalist architectural styles popular at the time. Ruocco went on to study architecture at UC Berkley, where he was exposed to the work of leading Modernists like Le Corbusier, Walter Gropius, Mies Van der Rohe, and Frank Lloyd Wright. After graduation in 1933, Ruocco returned to San Diego and took up a new position working under architect Lillian Rice at the office of Requa and Jackson. Shortly thereafter, Ruocco set out on his own with the goal of bringing cutting edge Modernism to post-war San Diego. During the 1940s and 1950s, Ruocco designed many residences and public buildings throughout San Diego County, a number of which are regarded to be some of the area’s best examples of post-war Modernism.7 Perhaps the most notable of his work is The Design Center, which he designed in 1949 to serve as an office for his own architectural firm, as well as office and studio space for his wife Ilse’s interior design business.

Typical of Ruocco’s designs was his use of redwood and glass, as well as the post and beam method of construction, which created a spaciousness that opened the building up and blended interior space with the outdoors.8 He also deliberately sited his buildings, particularly his residential designs, on a site to take advantage of the natural features of the terrain.9 Aside from his inspiring and groundbreaking designs, Ruocco was also deeply involved in the local arts community and helped found the Allied Artists’ Council of San Diego.

Notable Works (See Appendix E.4): • HRB #434 The Lloyd Ruocco Design Center, 3601‐3635 Fifth Avenue (1950) • HRB #911 James Don & Rita H. Keller/Lloyd Ruocco House, 1433 Puterbaugh Street (1948) • Ruocco Residence #2, aka “Solari”, 5481 Toyon Road, Alvarado Estates (1956) • Amrein Residence, 5020 Yerba Santa Drive, Alvarado Estates (1956). • The Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD (1964)

Homer Delawie (1927-2009) Homer Delawie, FAIA, is considered to be one of San Diego’s most renowned Modernist architects. He was born in Santa Barbara, California in 1927. After serving in the Navy, he returned to Santa Barbara and worked as a firefighter with the US Forest Service. Uncertain about his future and which career he should choose, Delawie began studying architecture at the California Polytechnic College in San Luis Obispo. After graduating, Delawie received his license to practice architecture and, in 1956, was hired by Ruocco’s firm. After becoming a partner in 1959, the firm became Ruocco & Delawie. After just three years, however, Delawie left the partnership and started his own firm in 1961.

Homer Delawie and his firm went on to design a number of San Diego’s most recognizable landmarks, such as Plaza de Balboa and the Bea Evenson Fountain, buildings for the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, UCSD, and the Mills Building & Clock Tower downtown.10 Delawie received numerous awards, honors, and citations for his designs, including a Lifetime Contribution Award from the AIA California Council in 1997.11 Homer Delawie was also heavily involved in the community and was a strong advocate for historic preservation.12 He served on SOHO’s first board of directors, the San Deigo Historical Resources Board, and with city’s the Planning Commission.

Notable Works (See Appendix E.4): • HRB 844 Louis & Bertha Feller/Homer Delawie House (3377 Charles Street; 1962) • HRB 845 Delawie Residence III ‐ The Village (2749 Azalea Drive; 1973) • HRB 905 Delawie Residence II (1833 Neale Street; 1963) • HRB 1105 Russell and Rosemary Lanthorne/Homer Delawie House (7520 Mar Avenue; 1963) • San Diego County Historical Resource #2006-002 Goldzband Residence (4709 La Rueda Drive, La Mesa; 1964)

Ruocco & Delawie (1959-1961) Homer Delawie began working for Lloyd Ruocco in 1956. In 1959, while planning for a long vacation, Ruocco offered Delawie a partnership with the firm. The practice then became known as Ruocco & Delawie. Lloyd Ruocco and Homer Delawie worked together to design a number of residences and commercial buildings throughout San Diego, including the historically-designated Jackson Johnson House (HRB 1228) in La Jolla Shores and the Park Garden Apartments (HRB 1271) overlooking Balboa Park. While Ruocco was traveling abroad, Delawie began planning his departure from the partnership and, three years after its formation, left the firm in 1961 to start his own. Delawie’s departure ended what was a unique and notable period in the career of both architects, which, due to its brief existence, produced a relatively limited body of work.

Notable Works (See Appendix E.4): • HRB 1228 Jackson Johnson III/ Lloyd Ruocco & Homer Delawie House (8272 El Paseo Grande; 1961) • HRB 1271 Park Garden Apartments/ Lloyd Ruocco and Homer Delawie Building, (1740 Upas Street; 1960) • HRB 1297 Robert and Alma Lard/Homer Delawie and Lloyd Ruocco House (2218 Vallecitos, La Jolla; 1962) • Jack Burke Residence, 1960 (2322 Hartford Street; 1960) • Senterfit Residence, 1960 (1404 Franciscan Way; 1959) • Mr. & Mrs. David Miller Residence & Addition (2591 Via Barletta, La Jolla; 1961)

CITY OF SAN DIEGO HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE CRITERIA In order to be eligible for designation on the City of San Diego’s Register of Historical Resources, a resource must both have significance under one or more of the City’s Historical Significance Criteria and retain sufficient integrity to convey that significance in its current state. What follows is an evaluation of significance only; see the following sections for an evaluation of integrity and for a final eligibility conclusion.

Criterion A: Exemplifies or reflects special elements of the City’s, a community’s, or a neighborhood’s historical, archaeological, cultural, social, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering, landscaping or architectural development. 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande is not significant under Criterion A as it does not exemplify or reflect a special element of the City’s, La Jolla’s, or La Jolla Shores’ development. Whereas the house reflects the post-war development that occurred within the La Jolla Shores subdivision, the community of La Jolla and the City of San Diego, it does not

exemplify or reflect a “special element” of that development. Therefore, its importance does not rise to a level of significance that qualifies it for designation under Criterion A.

Criterion B: Is identified with persons or events significant in local, state, or national history. 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande is not significant under Criterion B as no persons or events significant in local, state, or national history were found to be associated with the property.

Criterion C: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or method of construction or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship. 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande is significant under Criterion C as it expresses the distinctive characteristics of the Contemporary style of Modern architecture. According to the San Diego Modernism Historic Context Statement13, the primary character-defining features of the Contemporary style are: • Strong roof forms including flat, gabled, shed or butterfly, typically with deep overhangs. • Large windows, often aluminum framed. • Non-traditional exterior finishes include vertical wood siding, concrete block, stucco, flagstone and mullion- free glass.

8015-8017 El Paseo Grande displays each of these character-defining features. It features a dominant front -gable roof with deep overhangs and exposed roof beams. Although the resource does not feature many windows, large, aluminum-framed windows appear on the side and rear elevations. A total of six aluminum-framed sliding-glass doors also appear on the primary and rear elevations. The resource also features non-traditional exterior finishes such as T1-11 plywood siding on the primary elevation, stucco on the sides and rear elevations, and concrete block for the dividing wall between the two units.

The secondary character-defining features for a Contemporary style residence listed by the San Diego Modernism Context are: • Angular massing • Sun shades, screens or shadow block accents • Attached garages or carports for homes • Split-level design, especially on sloped residential sites • Distinctive triangular, parabolic or arched forms

8015-8017 El Paseo Grande displays two of these secondary character-defining features. The house has an angular massing and features attached carports.

Virginia McAlester’s A Field Guide to American Houses includes additional character-defining features of the Contemporary style not mentioned in the San Diego Modernism Context that also apply to 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande. According to McAlester, the major character-defining features of the Contemporary style include: • Low-pitched gabled roof (sometimes flat) with widely overhanging eaves • Roof beams commonly exposed • Windows generally present in gable ends (or just below roof line in non-gabled facades) • Built with natural materials (wood, stone, brick, or occasionally concrete block) • Broad expanse of uninterrupted wall surface typically on front façade

• Entry door may be recessed or obscured • Asymmetrical

8015-8017 El Paseo Grande displays five of the seven character-defining features listed here. The house has a dominant, low-pitched gabled roof with wide eaves that feature exposed roof beams. The house was built using natural materials, specifically a dimensional lumber frame clad in plywood and stucco. The house features broad expanses of interrupted wall surface on each elevation, particularly the primary and side elevations. Lastly, the entry doors are deeply recessed, behind a fenced courtyard, and obscured by the storage unit and carports. As it displays these five character-defining features, as well as those listed in the San Diego Modernism Context, 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande clearly embodies the distinctive characteristics of the Contemporary Style.

Criterion D: Is representative of the notable work of a master builder, designer, architect, engineer, landscape architect, interior designer, artist, or craftsman. 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande is significant under Criterion D because it possesses many of the signature characteristics that represent Lloyd Ruocco and Homer Delawie’s distinguished bodies of work, both in their independent architectural practices and during their notable, yet short-lived, partnership (1959 - 1961). Although the duplex is modest in comparison to many of Ruocco’s other residential designs, his influence can still be seen in the modern aesthetic; the broad, low-pitched gable roof; the use of wood siding; broad spans of uninterrupted wall surface; and exposed beams and rafter tails. (See notable works in Appendix E.4, pgs 65-67). Homer Delawie’s influence can also be seen in these features; however, some brief research into Delawie’s other residential design’s indicate that other signature characteristics of his that 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande displays include designing in the Contemporary style, as opposed to the Ruocco’s more preferred Post-and-Beam style; the use T1-11 siding; the use of interior or private courtyards; and the use of large sliding-glass doors (See notable works in Appendix E.4, pgs 68-71).

8015-8017 El Paseo Grande is also an excellent example of a residence designed by the Ruocco and Delawie partnership. Brief research into other residences designed by the firm found that their signature characteristics included dominating, low-pitched or flat roofs; the use of concrete block; frequent use of T1-11 exterior siding; exterior stucco; broad expanses of uninterrupted wall space; deep, unenclosed eaves with exposed rafter tails; and the use of large sliding-glass doors. (See notable works in Appendix E.4, pgs 71-73). A particularly strong discourse exists between 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande and the historically designated Robert and Alma Lard/Homer Delawie and Lloyd Ruocco House (HRB 1297), which is also located in La Jolla Shores. Whereas the two share most of the elements listed above, they also feature multiple courtyards and patios screened with matching T1-11 fencing.

Although 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande may be modest when compared to many of the high-style residences designed independently by Master Architects Lloyd Ruocco and Homer Delawie, it still retains key characteristics that convey their influence. The duplex is also an excellent example of the residences designed by the Ruocco & Delawie partnership, as it possesses the signature characteristics seen on other known residences designed by the firm. Therefore, it has been found that 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande is clearly representative of the notable work of Master Architects Lloyd Ruocco and Homer Delawie.

Criterion E: Is listed or has been determined eligible by the 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 State Register of Historical Resources. 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande is not significant under Criterion E. It has not previously been listed in or determined eligible for listing in any historical register.

Criterion F: Is a finite group of resources related to one another in a clearly distinguishable way or is a geographically definable 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. 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande is not significant under Criterion F. It is not located within an identified, significant grouping, such as a historic district.

INTEGRITY EVALUATION To be eligible for designation under any City of San Diego Historical Significance Criteria, a resource must retain integrity. According to the National Park Service (NPS), the integrity of a resource is determined by “the ability of a resource to convey its significance.” In this case, 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande is significant under Criteria C and D.

What follows is an evaluation of integrity only; see the preceding section for an evaluation of significance and the following section for a final eligibility conclusion.

Location: The place where the historic property was constructed or the place where the historic event occurred. 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande does retain sufficient integrity of location to convey its significance. The house has not been moved since its construction.

Setting: The physical environment of a historic property. 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande does retain sufficient integrity of setting to convey its significance. The house’s setting in La Jolla Shores is still characterized by detached single- and multi-family residences.

Design: Design is defined as the combination of elements that create the form, plan, space, structure, and style of a property. 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande does retain sufficient integrity of design to convey its significance. Although the west (primary) and side (north and south) elevations were altered during the 1989 remodel, the resource retains enough character-defining features to convey its significance under Criterion C, as it still embodies the distinctive characteristics of the Contemporary style. Moreover, while it is felt that the 1989 remodel did detract from the overall design integrity, more than enough of the form, plan, space, structure, and style remain to convey Ruocco & Delawie’s original design.

The 1989 remodel included the following alterations: • West (Primary) Elevation o Driveways

. The original driveways ran straight up to the carports from El Paseo Grande. When the new concrete driveways were added in 1989, curves were added to each to allow space for two cars. This alteration can be seen on the original lot plan on pg. 59 and the 1989 proposed floor plan on pg. 60. o Carports . The original carports only allowed for one parked car. Short fences with gates connected to the central storage unit and divided the single-car parking spots from the central, open courtyards. These fences and gates were removed to create space for a second parking spot. The structure of the carports themselves were not altered (roofs, ceiling beams, posts, overall dimensions). The location of the original fences and gates can be seen in the floor plans on pages 60 and 61. o Courtyard Fences & Gates . T1-11 fences were installed along the edge of the divided courtyards during the 1989 remodel. The T1-11 plywood used for the courtyard fences has a width of 3-1/2” between grooves, chamfered edges, and a rough-sawn surface finish. This is differentiated from the original T1- 11 siding, which is slightly wider with a width of 3-5/8” between grooves, has squared corners, and a smooth surface finish. Both sidings are similar in that their grooves are about 3/8” wide. The location of the courtyard fences is illustrated on the floor plans on pages 60 and 61. Photographs showing the differences between original T1-11 siding and that used during the 1989 remodel can be seen on pg. 44. o Front Doors . The wood-paneled front doors do not appear to be original; however, no information has been found to determine their date. See photo D2.11 on pg 46. • North Elevation o An open patio was infilled during the 1989 remodel. T1-11 siding now articulates the infill section along the north elevation. The T1-11 plywood used for the new exterior wall is like the original T1-11 siding on the primary elevation in that has a width of 3-1/2” between grooves. Its rough sawn surface finish, however, clearly differentiates it from the smooth surface finish of the original. See photo D.3.3. on pg. 48 and annotated floor plan on pg. 61. o An aluminum sliding window was installed on the infilled exterior wall. • South Elevation o An open patio was infilled during the 1989 remodel. T1-11 siding now articulates the infill section along the south elevation. The same T1-11 siding used on the north elevation was used here and is therefore differentiated from the original T1-11 siding in the same way. See photo D.5.1. on pg. 54 and annotated floor plan on pg. 61. o An aluminum sliding window was added. Note: The floorplan for the 1998 remodel shows that 2’7” portions were to be removed from the northern and southern ends of the primary elevation’s central storage unit. This alteration did not occur.

Despite these alterations, it has been found that the resource maintains the following aspects of the original Ruocco & Delawie design.

• Form: A majority of the original form remains intact. The only major alteration to the original form was the infill of the private patios on the side elevations. • Plan: The original duplex plan has not been significantly altered. The open patios on the side elevations were framed in and enclosed during the 1989 remodel. Although the plan has changed, the dimensions of the infilled section have not changed significantly, as the open patios became interior rooms. • Space: The removal of the original short fence and gate that divided the covered carport from the uncovered landscaped and courtyard areas, as well as the expansion of parking space within the carport to include two spaces instead of one, have been minor alterations to original exterior spaces on the primary façade. These changes have not been found to significantly alter the original spatial relationships on the primary façade. The infill of the open patios on the side elevations, however, is a significant alteration of space. Private, open, outdoor spaces are now enclosed interior spaces. Despite this, it is believed that the house does retain a sufficient amount of its original spaces. • Structure: The original structure has not been altered. • Style: The original Contemporary style has not been altered.

The infill of the private patios on the side elevations is the most significant alteration of the original design. It is believed, however, that enough of the original design remains intact to convey its significance under Criterion C and D.

Materials: The physical elements that were combined or deposited during a particular period of time and in a pattern or configuration or form a historic property. 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande does retain sufficient integrity of materials to convey its significance. The house still retains its original T1-11 siding, stucco, concrete block dividing wall, and aluminum frame windows and sliding glass doors.

Although new T1-11 plywood was used during the 1989 remodel for the infilled patios on the side elevations and for the front courtyard fences, it is believed that the new T1-11 is differentiated enough from the original. Whereas the T1-11 siding of the infilled sections has the same dimensions (width between grooves) as the original, it features a rough-sawn surface finish. The original T1-11 siding has a smooth, planed, surface finish. Additionally, the T1-11 plywood used for the courtyard fence on the primary elevation is slightly narrower (3-1/2”) between grooves than the original (3-5/8”). It also has a rough-sawn surface finish and chamfered corners, where the original has squared corners.

Due to the retention of a majority of its original materials, and the appropriate degree of compatibility and differentiation with the later material, the duplex has been found to possess a sufficient degree of integrity of material.

Workmanship: Workmanship is defined as the physical evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or people during any given period in history or prehistory. 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande does retain sufficient integrity of workmanship to convey its significance. The original material and design, such as the T1-11 siding, the concrete block diving wall, and the low-pitched gable roof with exposed roof beams that extends over the twin carports provides a remarkable amount of physical evidence by which the post-war period’s workmanship can be seen and appreciated.

Feeling: The property’s expression of the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular period of time. 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande does retain sufficient integrity of feeling to convey its significance. It still conveys the Modern design aesthetic that it did when it was originally constructed.

Association: The direct link between an important historic event or person and a historic property. 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande does retain sufficient integrity of association to convey its significance as its design continues to embody its association with Lloyd Ruocco and Homer Delawie.

ELIGIBILITY CONCLUSION 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande is eligible for listing in the San Diego Register of Historical Resources. It is significant under Criterion C because it embodies the distinctive characteristics of the Contemporary style. The resource displays most of the character-defining features of the Contemporary style as established by the San Diego Modernism Context and A Field Guide to American Houses by Virginia McAlester. It is also significant under Criterion D because it is representative of the notable work performed Ruocco & Delawie, the notable, yet short-lived, partnership between the established Master Architects Lloyd Ruocco and Homer Delawie. Although a remodel occurred 1989 by Bird, Fujimoto, and Fish architects, the alterations that were performed have not significantly detracted from the ability of the house to convey its significance. Moreover, 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande has been found to maintain all seven aspects of integrity.

1 Virginia McAlester, A Field Guide to American Houses (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2017). 2 Ibid. 3 Ibid. 4 Ibid. 5 The City of San Diego, San Diego Modernism Historic Context Statement (The City of San Diego, 2007) p.76. 6 Ibid, p. 75-77. 7 Todd Pitman, “Lloyd Pietrantonio Ruocco (1907-1981),” Modern San Diego, http://www.modernsandiego.com/LloydRuocco.html. 8 Ibid. 9 Ibid. 10 Laura Walcher, “Legendary architect Homer Delawie dies,” San Diego Uptown News, September 30, 2011. https://sduptownnews.com/legendary-architect-homer-delawie-dies/. 11 Ibid. 12 Ann Jarmusch, “Homer Delawie, 1927-2009,” Save Our Heritage Organisation, http://www.sohosandiego.org/reflections/2010_1/homer.htm. 13 City of San Diego, San Diego Modernism Historic Context Statement. DPR 523 (1/95) *Required information State of California  Natural Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # Trinomial CONTINUATION SHEET Property Name: The Ruth Smith & Louise Neece/Lloyd Ruocco & Homer Delawie House Page 13 of 76

ATTACHMENT A Building Development Information

A.1 County Assessor’s Residential Building Record A.2 Notice of Completion A.3 Water and Sewer Connection Records A.4 Building Permits A.5 Site Plan with Building Footprint A.6 County Lot & Block Book Page A.7 Previous Historical Resource Survey Forms

A.1 – County Assessor’s Residential Building Record

A.2 – Notice of Completion

A.3 – Water & Sewer Connection Record

Water Connection Record dated 4/14/1960

Sewer Connection Record dated 5-9-1960

A.4 – Building Permits

Building permit for the construction of duplex at 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande

A.4 – Building Permits

Building permit for 1989 remodel. DPR 523 (1/95) *Required information State of California  Natural Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # Trinomial CONTINUATION SHEET Property Name: The Ruth Smith & Louise Neece/Lloyd Ruocco & Homer Delawie House Page 20 of 76

A.5 – Site Plan with Building Footprint

A.6 – County Lock & Lot Book Page

N/A

A.7 – Previous Historical Resource Survey Forms

N/A

ATTACHMENT B Ownership and Occupant Information

B.1 Chain of Title B.2 City Directory Listing of Occupants B.3 Deed from Time of Construction

B.1 – Chain of Title

B.2 – City Directory Listing of Occupants

Year Unit Address Occupant 1961 8015 El Paseo Grande Vacant 8017 El Paseo Grande N/A 1962 8015 El Paseo Grande Vacant 8017 El Paseo Grande Mrs. Ruth Smith 1964 8015 El Paseo Grande Jonathan Malcom 8017 El Paseo Grande Mrs. Ruth Smith 1965 8015 El Paseo Grande David K. Hammell jr. & Barbara Hammell 8017 El Paseo Grande Frank Miller 1966 8015 El Paseo Grande David K. Hammell jr. & Barbara Hammell 8017 El Paseo Grande Frank Miller 1967 8015 El Paseo Grande David K. Hammell jr. & Barbara Hammell 8017 El Paseo Grande Frank Miller 1968 8015 El Paseo Grande David K. Hammell jr. & Barbara Hammell 8017 El Paseo Grande Mrs. Josette Schmidt 1970 8015 El Paseo Grande David K. Hammell jr. & Barbara Hammell 8017 El Paseo Grande Vacant 1971 8015 El Paseo Grande David K. Hammell jr. & Barbara Hammell 8017 El Paseo Grande Maureen T. McGrade 1972 8015 El Paseo Grande David K. Hammell jr. & Barbara Hammell 8017 El Paseo Grande “No Return” 1973 8015 El Paseo Grande David K. Hammell jr. & Barbara Hammell 8017 El Paseo Grande N/A 1974 8015 El Paseo Grande David K. Hammell jr. & Barbara Hammell 8017 El Paseo Grande Richard Adamson 1975 8015 El Paseo Grande David K. Hammell jr. & Barbara Hammell 8017 El Paseo Grande N/A

1976 8015 El Paseo Grande Vacant 8017 El Paseo Grande “No return” 1978 8015 El Paseo Grande Harry P. & Joanne Krystoff 8017 El Paseo Grande Mrs. Naomi W. Brown 1979 8015 El Paseo Grande Harry P. & Joanne Krystoff 8017 El Paseo Grande Mrs. Naomi W. Brown 1980 8015 El Paseo Grande Carrie F. Krystoff 8017 El Paseo Grande N/A

B.3 – Deed from Time of Construction

ATTACHMENT C Maps

C.1 City of San Diego 800’ Scale Engineering Map C.2 USGS Maps C.3 Subdivision Map C.4 Sanborn Fire Insurance Company Maps

C.1 – 800’ Scale Engineering Map

C.2 – USGS Map (1996)

USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection, scale 1:24,000 (1996 Edition)

C.2 – USGS Map (1967)

Excerpt from USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection, scale 1:24,000 (1967 Edition)

C.3 – Subdivision Map

C.4 – Sanborn Map

N/A

ATTACHMENT D Photographs

D.1 Historic and Transitional Photographs D.2 Current Photographs – West Elevation D.3 Current Photographs – North Elevation D.4 Current Photographs – East Elevation D.5 Current Photographs – South Elevation

D.1 – Historical and Transitional Photographs

D.1-1. Undeveloped Lot 14, Block 8 in La Jolla Shores c.1947. San Diego History Center, #82:13673-1055. DPR 523 (1/95) *Required information State of California  Natural Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # Trinomial CONTINUATION SHEET Property Name: The Ruth Smith & Louise Neece/Lloyd Ruocco & Homer Delawie House Page 39 of 76

D.1-2. Undeveloped lot 14, Block 8 in La Jalla Shores, 1955. San Diego History Center, 82:13673-1196.

D.1-3. La Jolla Shores with detail of 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande, 1971. San Diego History Center, Bob Everhardt Collection. DPR 523 (1/95) *Required information State of California  Natural Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # Trinomial CONTINUATION SHEET Property Name: The Ruth Smith & Louise Neece/Lloyd Ruocco & Homer Delawie House Page 41 of 76

D.2 – Current Photographs (West/Primary Elevation)

D.2-1. ¾ View from El Paseo Grande showing central storage unit and flanking carports.

D.2-2. View from El Paseo Grande, looking east. Visible features include the two driveways,

D.2-3. View from southern unit’s driveway, showing central storage unit, carport, and central courtyard.

D.2-4. View from northern unit’s driveway. Note the symmetry between the units. DPR 523 (1/95) *Required information State of California  Natural Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # Trinomial CONTINUATION SHEET Property Name: The Ruth Smith & Louise Neece/Lloyd Ruocco & Homer Delawie House Page 43 of 76

D.2-5. View from S carport showing T1-11 sided central storage unit, 1989 courtyard fence, and concrete block dividing wall.

D.2-6. View from N carport showing the uncovered landscaped and courtyard areas, the 1989 fence and the concrete block dividing wall.

D.2-7. Original T1-11 siding has a width of 3-5/8” between grooves, squared corners and a smooth, planed, surface finish. Grooves are about 3/8” wide. Photo is a detail of the siding on the north face of the storage unit.

D.2-8. T1-11 plywood used for the 1989 courtyard fences on the primary elevation has a width of 3-1/2” between grooves, chamfered edges, and a rough-sawn surface finish. The vertical grooves are about 3/8” wide.

D.2-9. View from S carport showing rear elevation of the central storage unit. The concrete block dividing wall extends from the storage unit through the central courtyard. It continues through the interior of the house and continues into the backyard.

D.2-10. View from N carport of the four piloti, exposed ceiling beams, and the northern fence and gate.

D.2-11. View from N unit’s courtyard showing the wood paneled front door and the aluminum sliding doors. DPR 523 (1/95) *Required information State of California  Natural Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # Trinomial CONTINUATION SHEET Property Name: The Ruth Smith & Louise Neece/Lloyd Ruocco & Homer Delawie House Page 47 of 76

D.3 – Current Photographs (North Elevation)

D.3-1. View from primary elevation’s northern gate, looking east at the primarily stucco northern elevation. Visible elements include the narrow eave overhang, the exposed rafter tails, and the T1- 11 clad infilled section.

D.3-2. Image shows the three-light, horizonal, aluminum sliding window set within the infilled section.

D.3-3. Detail of the T1-11 siding of the 1989 infilled patio. Notice the rough-sawn surface finish.

D.3-4. Detail of 1989 infill (L) and original (R) soffits.

D.3-5. Image shows the original two-light, horizontal sliding, aluminum window between the exposed rafter tails.

D.3-6. View from northeast corner of the house, looking east. Image shows eastern corner of the T1-11 sided infilled section, the original stucco, the exposed rafter tails, and the two-light, horizontal sliding, aluminum window.

D.4 – Current Photographs (East/Rear Elevation)

D.4-1. View from NE corner of the house showing aluminum sliding door and window on rear elevation of the northern unit.

D.4-2. View of northern unit’s back yard from the NE corner of the house. Note the concrete block dividing wall and fence. DPR 523 (1/95) *Required information State of California  Natural Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # Trinomial CONTINUATION SHEET Property Name: The Ruth Smith & Louise Neece/Lloyd Ruocco & Homer Delawie House Page 52 of 76

D.4-3. View of the rear elevation of the northern unit from the end of the concrete block dividing wall.

D.4-4. View of the rear elevation of the southern unit, which, like the northern unit, features an aluminum sliding door and window (obscured).

D.5 – Current Photographs (South Elevation)

D.5-1. View of the primarily stuccoed south elevation from the southeast corner of the house. Like the north elevation, the south elevation originally had an open patio. This patio was also infilled during the 1989 remodel and is articulated by the use of T1-11 siding. A horizontal sliding window was added to the T1-11 clad exterior wall.

D.5-2. A small, two-light, horizontal sliding, aluminum window appears between two exposed ceiling beams on the south elevation. This is an original window that was placed over the interior’s shower.

ATTACHMENT E Supplemental Documentation

E.1 Criterion A Documentation E.2 Criterion B Documentation E.3 Criterion C Documentation E.4 Criterion D Documentation E.5 Criterion E Documentation E.6 Criterion F Documentation

E.1 – Criterion A Documentation

N/A

E.2 – Criterion B Documentation

N/A

E.3 – Criterion C Documentation - Original Site Plan by Ruocco & Delawie

E.3 – Criterion C Documentation - Portion of the Floor Plan from the 1989 remodel plan set.

E.3 – Criterion C Documentation – Existing Floorplan

s and gates added ands gates Original open patios infilled. fence 11 plywood 11 plywood - New T1

removed s and gates

A curve was added to the driveways to allow access to to allow curve added driveways was A to the the new parking space within the carport. 1989 See plan. remodel Original fence

Annotations showing 1989 exterior alterations.

E.3 – Criterion C Documentation

E.4 – Criterion D Documentation – Notable Work by Lloyd Ruocco

E.4-1. HRB 434 The Lloyd Ruocco Design Center, 3601‐3635 Fifth Avenue (1950)

E.4-2. HRB 911 James Don & Rita H. Keller/Lloyd Ruocco House, 1433 Puterbaugh Street (1948)

E.4-3. Ruocco Residence #2, aka “Solari”, 5481 Toyon Road, Alvarado Estates (1956). Image taken from Zillow.com

E.4-4. Amrein Residence, 5020 Yerba Santa Drive (1956). Image taken from Realtor.com.

E.4-5. The Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD (1964). Image courtesy of the Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175. https://library.ucsd.edu/dc/object/bb46427364

E.4 – Criterion D Documentation – Notable Work by Homer Delawie

E.4-6. HRB 844 Louis & Bertha Feller/Homer Delawie House (3377 Charles Street; 1962)

E.4-7. HRB 845 Delawie Residence III ‐ The Village (2749 Azalea Drive; 1973) DPR 523 (1/95) *Required information State of California  Natural Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # Trinomial CONTINUATION SHEET Property Name: The Ruth Smith & Louise Neece/Lloyd Ruocco & Homer Delawie House Page 69 of 76

E.4-8. HRB 905 Delawie Residence II (1833 Neale Street; 1963)

E.4-9. HRB 1105 Russell and Rosemary Lanthorne/Homer Delawie House (7520 Mar Avenue; 1963) DPR 523 (1/95) *Required information State of California  Natural Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # Trinomial CONTINUATION SHEET Property Name: The Ruth Smith & Louise Neece/Lloyd Ruocco & Homer Delawie House Page 70 of 76

E.4-10. San Diego County Historical Resource #2006-002 Goldzband Residence (4709 La Rueda Drive, La Mesa; 1964) Image taken from Flicker: https://www.flickr.com/photos/88017382@N00/31219851795

E.4 – Criterion D Documentation – Notable Work by Ruocco & Delawie, AIA

E.4-11. HRB 1228 Jackson Johnson III/ Lloyd Ruocco & Homer Delawie House (8272 El Paseo Grande; 1961)

E.4-12. HRB 1271 Park Garden Apartments/ Lloyd Ruocco and Homer Delawie Building, (1740 Upas Street; 1960) DPR 523 (1/95) *Required information State of California  Natural Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # Trinomial CONTINUATION SHEET Property Name: The Ruth Smith & Louise Neece/Lloyd Ruocco & Homer Delawie House Page 72 of 76

E.4-13. HRB 1297 Robert and Alma Lard/Homer Delawie and Lloyd Ruocco House (2218 Vallecitos, La Jolla; 1962)

E.4-14. Jack Burke Residence, 1960 (2322 Hartford Street) Google Street View.

E.4-15. Senterfit Residence, 1960 (1404 Franciscan Way). Google Street View.

E.4-16. Mr. & Mrs. David Miller Residence & Addition (2591 Via Barletta, La Jolla; 1961) Google Street View.

E.5 – Criterion E Documentation

N/A

E.6 – Criterion F Documentation

N/A

Bibliography

Jarmusch, Ann. “Homer Delawie, 1927-2009.” Save Our Heritage Organisation. http://www.sohosandiego.org/reflections/2010_1/homer.htm

McAlester, Virginia. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2017.

Pitman, Todd. “Lloyd Pietrantonio Ruocco (1907-1981).” Modern San Diego. http://www.modernsandiego.com/LloydRuocco.html

The City of San Diego, San Diego Modernism Historic Context Statement. The City of San Diego, 2007.

Walcher, Laura. “Legendary architect Homer Delawie dies.” San Diego Uptown News. September 30, 2011. https://sduptownnews.com/legendary-architect-homer-delawie-dies/

DPR 523 (1/95) *Required information