DOCSLIB.ORG

Maurice T. & Jacqueline Watson / Sim Bruce Richards House 2744 Azalea

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Maurice T. & Jacqueline Watson / Sim Bruce Richards House 2744 Azalea Historical Resources Board Nomination for Maurice T. & Jacqueline Watson / Sim Bruce Richards House 2744 Azalea Drive San Diego, CA 92106 Report Prepared By: IS Architecture 5649 La Jolla Boulevard La Jolla, California 92037 (858) 456-8555 September 2016 State of California The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial NRHP Status Code 7L Other Listings San Diego, Quieter Home Program NRHP 6U Review Code Reviewer Date Page 1 of 105; Exhibits A-D *Resource Name or #: 2744 Azalea Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted *a. County: San Diego and (P2b and P2c or P2d. Attach a Location Map as necessary.) *b. USGS 7.5' Quad: Pt. Loma Date: 1996 T R ¼ of ¼ of Sec; M.D. B.M. San Bernardino c. Address: 2744 Azalea Drive City: San Diego Zip: 92106 d. UTM: Zone: 10 ; mE/ mN (G.P.S.) e. Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, elevation, etc., as appropriate) Parcel No. 450-170-13-00; Legal Description: All of Lot 14, Excepting therefrom the Northeast 40 feet thereof, measured along Azalea Drive and All of Lot 15 in Block C of Plumosa Park, in the City of San Diego, County of San Diego, State of California, According to Map thereof No. 1820, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, February 14, 1925 *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries) 2744 Azalea Drive is a one-story Organic-Geometric style house constructed in 1964 by artist-architect, Sim Bruce Richards. His work is a transformative architectural remodel to a pre-existing 1951 one-story Ranch style house and garage. Richards' architectural remodel converted a pre-existing L-plan into an irregular complex form through partial demolition and modification to the north, east and south elevations, roof modifications, and relocation of the garage.1 His work constitutes the east wing, and north elevation living room addition, as well as a new entrance with redwood deck, railing and steps, and interior modifications that created an open floor plan between the family room, kitchen, and new living room.2 (Continued on page 3) *P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) HP2 – Single Family Property *P4. Resources Present: Building Structure Object Site District Element of District Other (Isolates, etc.) P5b. Description of Photo: P5a. Photo or Drawing (Photo required for buildings, structures, and objects.) Mar-2015; ¾ view of north elevation and east elevation front entrance *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: Historic Prehistoric Both 1964 Sim Bruce Richards transformative architectural remodel of 1951 original house *P7. Owner and Address: Dr. James Huck 2744 Azalea Drive San Diego, CA 92106 *P8. Recorded by: (Name, affiliation, and address) IS Architecture 5649 La Jolla Boulevard La Jolla, California 92037 *P9. Date Recorded: Aug-2016 *P10. Survey Type: (Describe) Intensive *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none.") IS Architecture Historic Resources Nomination Report, 2744 Azalea Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 *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): Attachments A-F – Works Cited; Exhibits A-D DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information State of California The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 105; Exhibits A-D *NRHP Status Code 7L *Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) 2744 Azalea Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 B1. Historic Name: Watson Residence B2. Common Name: B3. Original Use: Single Family Residence B4. Present Use: Single Family Residence *B5. Architectural Style: Organic-Geometric *B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) Sim Bruce Richards' architectural remodel occurred in 1964 under Permit A79268 for a bedroom and bathroom east wing and north elevation living room addition to a pre-existing 1951 ranch style house. Richards' plans also included a new entrance with redwood deck, railing and steps, and interior modifications that included the addition of a breakfast bar, built-in furniture, and window seating to create an open floor plan between the family room, kitchen, and new living room.3 In 1976, according to the Watsons, the kitchen was also gutted as part of Richards' 1964 remodel.4 (Continued on page 3) *B7. Moved? No Yes (Garage) Unknown Date: 1964 Original Location: unknown, but on-site *B8. Related Features: B9a. Architect: Sim Bruce Richards (1964) b. Builder: Robert P. Changnon (1951) *B10. Significance: Master Architect Theme: Architecture Area: Loma Portal (Plumosa Park) Period of Significance: 1964 Property Type: Single Family Residence Applicable Criteria: HRB C & D (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity.) 2744 Azalea Drive is an example of a transformative architectural remodel by artist-architect Sim Bruce Richards. Historic designation is sought for 2744 Azalea Drive under HRB-Criterion C for architecture as a distinct example of the Organic- Geometric style and HRB-Criterion D for Master Architect under the context of San Diego's Modernist architectural movement between 1935 and 1970. The period of significance is 1964, which signifies the year that Sim Bruce Richards made his contribution by altering and transforming the pre-existing 1951 ranch style house and garage through partial building demolition, additions, and remodel to reflect his distinctive architectural language of Organic-Geometric design. (Continued on page 3) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) *B12. References: Sim Bruce Richards, "Watson Residence," Architectural Drawings (1964), Addition Specifications (1964); Site Visit March 2015. (Sketch Map with north arrow required.) B13. Remarks: Property is located within the boundaries of San Diego County Regional Airport Authority’s Residential Sound Insulation Program (Quieter Home Program). In 2008-09, for the purpose of Quieter Home Program the property was evaluated based on a Reconnaissance Level Survey and determined ineligible to the National Register of Historic Places and as a non-contributor to the potential Plumosa Park National Register Historic District. As a result, the sound attenuation program would only provide vinyl replacement windows in lieu of architecturally compatible wood sash windows. See Exhibits A-D for previously recorded survey forms. *B14. Evaluator: IS Architecture *Date of Evaluation: March 2015; August 2016 This space reserved for official comments. DPR 523 (1/95) *Required information State of California The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 3 of 105; Exhibits A-D *Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) 2744 Azalea Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 *Recorded by: IS Architecture 5649 La Jolla Boulevard La Jolla, CA 92037 *Date: Aug-2016 Continuation Update P3a. Description—Continued Sim Bruce Richards North Elevation Living Room Addition The north elevation living room addition is built above grade. It features a broad gable roof with exposed beams and floor to ceiling glazing consisting of fixed and casement wood sash windows that filter natural light into the open floor space, while uniting the indoor and outdoor environment. The front entrance, located on the east wall of the north elevation, consists of a wood door accessed from a wood deck. Adjacent to the door is a picture window with an interior window seat and exterior plant pot shelf. The window seat looks out onto an un-mortared brick walkway and patio set at an angle toward the front entrance. Sim Bruce Richards East Wing and Attached Garage The east wing, built above grade, features a medium pitched gable roof. The fenestration on the north elevation consists of a picture window flanked by two sets of wood sash casement windows. The east elevation fenestration features two fixed triangular gable windows. The garage, accessed on the east elevation is built at grade and is attached to the east side of the wing. No windows or doors exist on the north elevation of the attached two-car garage. The south elevation of the east wing and attached garage has an exterior stucco finish. This exterior finish is differentiated from the board and batten exterior finishes on the east and north elevations of Richards' additions. The fenestration along the south elevation consists of one single door entry to the garage, and a set of small wood sash casement windows. The laundry room jalousie window was replaced in the early 1980s with a casement window.5 The backyard is accessed on the south side of the house by a brick and concrete walkway that leads to an un-mortared brick patio added in 1964 and a wood deck added in the early 1980s.6 1951 Ranch House Portions of the north, west and south elevations of the 1951 Ranch style house are present and are finished in exterior stucco. The north elevation section is located at the rear northwest corner. This section features horizontal wood siding in the upper part of the end gable and a pair of three-over-three double hung wood sash windows. The west elevation is a side gable and includes a slightly off-centered single wood door with half-light added in the early 1980s and one double hung wood sash window.7 The south elevation features horizontal wood siding in the upper section of the end gable. This section also has two small double hung wood sash windows. The side gable section of the south elevation includes a brick chimney flanked on the west by a wood and half-light door and on the right by a wide six-over-six double hung wood sash window. Overall The house features a complex form with irregular massing.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Naval Training Center)
    STATE Of CAliFORNIA·· THE RESOURCES AGENCY GRAY DAVIS, Govemor CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION GO AREA TROPOUTAN DRIVE. SUITE 103 • EGO. CA 92108-4402 {619) 767-2370 RECORS ?ACKET COPY May 30,2001 Tues 6c TO: COMMISSIONERS AND INTERESTED PERSONS FROM: DEBORAH LEE, SOUTH COAST DEPUTY DIRECTOR SHERILYN SARB, DISTRICT MANAGER, SAN DIEGO AREA OFFICE DIANA LILLY, COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST, SAN DIEGO AREA OFFICE SUBJECT: STAFF RECOMMENDATION ON CITY OF SAN DIEGO MAJOR LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT #6-2000(A) (NAVAL TRAINING CENTER) SYNOPSIS SUMMARY OF STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending denial, as submitted and subsequent approval if modified, of the proposed Naval Training Center Land Use Plan and Implementation Plan . The majority of the development planned at NTC appears to be generally consistent with •• the Chapter 3 policies of the Coastal Act. However, as proposed, the LCP lacks explicit policies that ensure that future development on the site, in whatever form is eventually approved, will conform with the resource protection, public access, visual protection, public recreation and visitor-serving policies of the Coastal Act. Therefore, staff is recommending substantial revisions to the plan to add detailed, specific policy language and goals regarding the protection of natural resources, visual resources, and public access and recreation. Suggested modifications address the provision and protection of view corridors, impose limitations on the height of new development in the office/research and development portion of the planning area, require the provision of adequate parking areas, a parking management plan, and transit provisions, increase plan provisions regarding pedestrian orientation and public access to the boat channel, limit uses in biological sensitive areas, and require the provision of additional public.
    [Show full text]
  • The Journal of San Diego History
    Volume 51 Winter/Spring 2005 Numbers 1 and 2 • The Journal of San Diego History The Jour na l of San Diego History SD JouranalCover.indd 1 2/24/06 1:33:24 PM Publication of The Journal of San Diego History has been partially funded by a generous grant from Quest for Truth Foundation of Seattle, Washington, established by the late James G. Scripps; and Peter Janopaul, Anthony Block and their family of companies, working together to preserve San Diego’s history and architectural heritage. Publication of this issue of The Journal of San Diego History has been supported by a grant from “The Journal of San Diego History Fund” of the San Diego Foundation. The San Diego Historical Society is able to share the resources of four museums and its extensive collections with the community through the generous support of the following: City of San Diego Commission for Art and Culture; County of San Diego; foundation and government grants; individual and corporate memberships; corporate sponsorship and donation bequests; sales from museum stores and reproduction prints from the Booth Historical Photograph Archives; admissions; and proceeds from fund-raising events. Articles appearing in The Journal of San Diego History are abstracted and indexed in Historical Abstracts and America: History and Life. The paper in the publication meets the minimum requirements of American National Standard for Information Science-Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials, ANSI Z39.48-1984. Front cover: Detail from ©SDHS 1998:40 Anne Bricknell/F. E. Patterson Photograph Collection. Back cover: Fallen statue of Swiss Scientist Louis Agassiz, Stanford University, April 1906.
    [Show full text]
  • National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet
    NFS Form 10-900a OMB No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section ___ Page __ SUPPLEMENTARY LISTING RECORD NRIS Reference Number: 03000472 Date Listed: 9/22/2003 Rosecroft San Diego CA Property Name County State N/A Multiple Name This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places in accordance with the attached nomination documentation subject to the following exceptions, exclusions, or amendments, notwithstanding the National Park Service certification included in the nomination documentation. /^ Signatured off the Keeper Date of Action Amended ^Ctems in Nomination: Level of Significance: The level of significance was not provided on the original nomination. The appropriate level based on the documentation provided is: State. [While A. D. Robinson may have had national influence, the current documentation does not provide an adequate national context for the field of horticulture during the period in question. The documentation clearly establishes and supports significance at the local and state levels.] U. T. M. Coordinates: The correct U. T. M. Coordinates are: 11 476990 3619580. These revisions were confirmed with the California SHPO office DISTRIBUTION: National Register property file Nominating Authority (without nomination attachment) NPS Form 10-900 '" i ™.——————— —9*iQfr , No. 1024-0018 (Oct. 1990) "RECEIVED 2280 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service APR I- 5 ?no3 National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NAl IjEGISTER OF HISTORIC PLA Ctt NATIONAL PARK SERVICE This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and disl IBlff"l5? ! 1*fl9tR3GIKlT1srkrfie)ifioill9mipf te the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A).
    [Show full text]
  • Federal Register/Vol. 68, No. 92/Tuesday, May 13, 2003/Notices
    Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 92 / Tuesday, May 13, 2003 / Notices 25625 record, which we will honor to the 2000. At these meetings, the council Marion County extent allowable by law. There also may will receive an orientation/information Berry’s, J.C., Dry Goods Store, 331 Old South be circumstances in which we would session on Great Sand Dunes National Main St., Yellville, 03000468 withhold from the rulemaking record a Monument operations, an update Monroe County respondent’s identity, as allowable by regarding redesignation of the law. If you request that we withhold Monument to a national park, and Memphis to Little Rock Road—Henard your name and/or address, state this information regarding the general Cemetery Road Segment, (Cherokee Trail of Tears MPS), Henard Cemetery Rd., Zent, prominently at the beginning of your management planning process, and will 03000470 comment. However, we will not discuss these matters and other consider anonymous comments. We business. Sebastian County will make all submissions from Maness Schoolhouse, 8801 Wells Lake Rd., John Crowley, organizations or businesses, and from Barling, 03000466 Acting Regional Director. individuals identifying themselves as Washington County representatives or officials of [FR Doc. 03–11858 Filed 5–12–03; 8:45 am] Fitzgerald Station and Farmstead, 2327 Old organizations or businesses, available BILLING CODE 4310–CL–P Wire Rd. and 1567 Dodd Ave., Springdale, for public inspection in their entirety. 03000465 MMS Information Collection Clearance Officer: Jo Ann Lauterbach, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR CALIFORNIA (202) 208–7744. National Park Service Contra Costa County Dated: May 6, 2003. Atchison Village Defense Housing Project, Lucy Querques Denett, National Register of Historic Places; Cal.
    [Show full text]
  • Historical Nomination
    Historic Nomination Report of the Ralph and Helene Benton / Ralph Hurlburt and Charles Tifal House 3312 Elliott Street Loma Portal Community ~ San Diego, California Ronald V. May, RPA Kiley Wallace Legacy 106, Inc. P.O. Box 15967 San Diego, CA 92175 (858) 459-0326 (760) 704-7373 www.legacy106.com July 2018 1 HISTORIC HOUSE RESEARCH Ronald V. May, RPA, President and Principal Investigator Kiley Wallace, Vice President and Architectural Historian P.O. Box 15967 • San Diego, CA 92175 Phone (858) 459-0326 • (760) 704-7373 http://www.legacy106.com 2 3 State of California – The Resources Agency Primary # ___________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # ______________________________________ PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial __________________________________ NRHP Status Code 3S Other Listings ___________________________________________________________ Review Code _____ Reviewer ____________________________ Date __________ Page 3 of 39 *Resource Name or #: The Ralph & Helene Benton / Ralph Hurlburt and Charles Tifal House P1. Other Identifier: 3312 Elliott Street, San Diego, CA 92106 *P2. Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted *a. County: San Diego and (P2b and P2c or P2d. Attach a Location Map as necessary.) *b. USGS 7.5' Quad: Point Loma Date: 2015 T ; R ; ¼ of ¼ of Sec ; M.D. B.M. c. Address: 3312 Elliott Street City: San Diego Zip: 92106 d. UTM: Zone: 11 ; mE/ mN (G.P.S.) e. Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, elevation, etc.) Elevation: 380 feet Legal Description: Lot Seventeen (17) in Block Nineteen (19) of Chatsworth Terrace, according to Map #1244 filed in the Office of the County Recorder of said San Diego County on June 23, 1911. It is Tax Assessor’s Parcel (APN) # 450-134-13-00.
    [Show full text]
  • Minnie Scheibe / Bathrick Brothers Speculation House 3244 Dumas Street ~ Loma Portal Neighborhood San Diego, California
    HISTORICAL NOMINATION of the Minnie Scheibe / Bathrick Brothers Speculation House 3244 Dumas Street ~ Loma Portal Neighborhood San Diego, California Ronald V. May, RPA Kiley Wallace Legacy 106, Inc. P.O. Box 15967 San Diego, CA 92175 (858) 459-0326 (760) 704-7373 www.legacy106.com November 2016 1 HISTORIC HOUSE RESEARCH Ronald V. May, RPA, President and Principal Investigator Kiley Wallace, Vice President and Architectural Historian P.O. Box 15967 • San Diego, CA 92175 Phone (858) 459-0326 • http://www.legacy106.com 2 3 State of California – The Resources Agency Primary # ___________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # ______________________________________ PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial __________________________________ NRHP Status Code 3S Other Listings ___________________________________________________________ Review Code _____ Reviewer ____________________________ Date __________ Page 3 of 55 *Resource Name or #: The Minnie Scheibe / Bathrick Brothers Speculation House P1. Other Identifier: 3244 Dumas St. San Diego, CA 92106 *P2. Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted *a. County: San Diego and (P2b and P2c or P2d. Attach a Location Map as necessary.) *b. USGS 7.5' Quad: Point Loma Date: 2015 T ; R ; ¼ of ¼ of Sec ; M.D. B.M. *c. Address: 3244 Dumas St. City: San Diego Zip: 92106 d. UTM: Zone: 11 ; mE/ mN (G.P.S.) *e. Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, elevation, etc.) Legal Description: Lot Ten (10) and the Southeasterly 1/2 of Lot Eleven (11) in Block C and Lot Twelve (12) and the Northeasterly 1/2 of Lot Eleven (11) Block C all of Chatsworth Terrace Annex according to map 1599 filed in the office of the County Recorder September 22, 1912.
    [Show full text]
  • Plan Elements
    Plan Elements RESIDENTIAL Existing Conditions The population of the Peninsula community has remained fairly stable at approximately 36,000 since 1965. Between 1970 and 1980 the average household size declined from 2.59 to 2.24. This trend is thought to have slowed since 1980 as more young families have moved into the community. Projections for year 2000 are that total population will increase only to 37,100. Approximately 90 percent of the Peninsula, exclusive of federal lands, is occupied by residential land uses. Peninsula has developed as a primarily residential community since the 1920s. The most rapid residential growth occurred between 1940 and 1960. During that period most of the buildable land in Peninsula was developed with single-family housing. Since the 1960s, most residential development has been multifamily construction. Much of the multifamily development has taken place in the northern portion of the community. Some of this has replaced temporary military housing. Fifty-five percent of Peninsula housing units are owner occupied. While this is somewhat higher than the citywide figure of 49 percent, it represents a sharp decline from the 1960 figure of 71 percent owner occupancy in Peninsula. This is a clear indication of the shift to construction of multifamily housing since 1960. In 1984 there were 16,553 housing units in Peninsula (exclusive of on base naval housing). This represents an increase of 537 units since 1980. Of the 16,553 units 10,467 are single- family units and 6,086 are multifamily units. Future projections are that the total housing inventory in Peninsula will continue to increase at a very slow rate reaching 17,400 by the year 2000.
    [Show full text]
  • Operational Area Recovery Plan SEPTEMBER 2019 Unified San Diego County Emergency Services Organization and County of San Diego
    RECOVERY PLAN San Diego County Operational Area Operational Area Recovery Plan SEPTEMBER 2019 Unified San Diego County Emergency Services Organization and County of San Diego CONTRIBUTORS Content and planning support for this plan were provided by: COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO • Air Pollution Control District • Assessor’s Office • Agriculture, Weights and Measures • County Counsel • Department of Child Support Services • Department of Environmental Health • Department of General Services • Department of Parks and Recreation • Department of Public Works • District Attorney – Victim Services Division • Health and Human Services Agency Executive Office • Land Use and Environment Group Executive Office • Office of Emergency Services • Planning & Development Services • Public Safety Group Executive Office • San Diego County Water Authority • Sheriff’s Department CITY JURISDICTIONS • City of San Diego Office of Homeland Security STATE AGENCIES • California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services • Victim Compensation Board TRIBAL • Inter Tribal Long Term Recovery Foundation FEDERAL • Federal Highway Administration • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development • United States Army Corps of Engineers • Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS • 2-1-1 • American Red Cross • San Diego Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters • San Diego Gas & Electric Recovery Plan | San Diego County Operational Area I PROMULGATION STATEMENT The primary role of government is to provide for the welfare of its citizens. The welfare and safety of citizens is never more threatened than during disasters. The goal of emergency management is to ensure that mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery actions exist so that public welfare and safety is preserved. The San Diego Operational Area Recovery Plan provides a comprehensive framework for countywide recovery planning and operations.
    [Show full text]
  • Peninsula Community Plan and Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan
    Peninsula Community Plan and Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan Peninsula Community Plan and Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan July 14, 1987 This plan has been prepared by the City of San Diego Planning Department and the Peninsula Community Planning Board. City of San Diego Planning Department 202 C Street, MS 4A San Diego, CA 92101 Printed on recycled paper. This information, or this document (or portions thereof), will be made available in alternative formats upon request. - i - Peninsula Community Plan The following information has been incorporated into this December 2005 posting of this plan: Date Approved by Resolution Date Adopted by Resolution Amendment Planning Number City Council Number Commission Peninsula Community March 12, 1987 6866-PC July 14, 1987 R-268871 Plan adopted Certified by California Coastal Commission October 11, 1989 Type B CPIOZ June 20, 1989 R-273822 established Single-family neighborhood September 11, 1989 R-274362 protection designation North Bay Revitalization January 19, 1999 R-291202 Program Amendment NTC land use September 28, 2000 October 3, 2000 R-293938 designation changed Land use redesignation from Industrial-Commercial December 18, 2003 April 27, 2004 R-299138 to Multifamily Residential. Land use redesignation from Industrial, Commercial October 7, 2008 R-4092 May 31, 2011 R-306814 Fishing/Marine Related Industry to Commercial Recreation - ii - CITY OF SAN DIEGO MAYOR Maureen O’Connor COUNCIL Celia Ballesteros Bill Cleator Mike Gotch William Jones Judy McCarty Gloria McColl Ed Struiksma Abbe
    [Show full text]
  • San Diego Modernism Historic Context Statement
    SAN DIEGO MODERNISM HISTORIC CONTEXT STATEMENT SAN DIEGO MODERNISM HISTORIC CONTEXT STATEMENT The City of San Diego 202 C Street, 4th Floor San Diego, CA 92101 Submitted to: State of California Office of Historic Preservation Final Draft – October 17, 2007 THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO MODERNISM HISTORIC CONTEXT STATEMENT FORWARD FORWARD The City of San Diego is known for its wealth of historical and cultural resources, and the City is committed to preserving, interpreting and celebrating this heritage. From the Native American sites and California’s earliest Spanish settlements, to recent landmarks such as the renowned 1965 Salk Institute for Biological Studies, San Diego has a rich and diverse continuum of cultural artifacts to appreciate. The buildings, sites and structures expressing the Modernist era are a crucial contributor to this continuum. This Historic Context Statement on San Diego Modernism describes the background of social and economic history, development patterns, and artistic and cultural trends that informed the years 1935-1970 when Modernism flowered in San Diego. This context statement also becomes an essential tool for the City Historical Resources Board (HRB), and the City staff to more accurately assess the value and relative significance of resources in this time period. It provides a foundation for future HRB efforts and consideration of historic designation of significant Modernist resources. Furthermore, this Statement reinforces the City’s commitment to all aspects and periods of its history, particularly the most recent period leading into our current 45 year window of review. San Diego is blessed with a wealth of Modernist resources created by bold, accomplished and nationally recognized practitioners.
    [Show full text]