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Home My WebLink About02 PC REPORT DISHMAN ALDRICH AMES HOUSE 1930 • AGENDA REPORT ITEM #2 MEETING DATE: AUGUST 27, 2024 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTING AS THE HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ADVISOR FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: TUSTIN HISTORIC REGISTER PLAQUE NOMINATION "DISHMAN- ALDRICH AMES HOUSE 1930" APPLICANT / PROPERTY OWNER Constance Tower 165 N. B Street Tustin, CA 92780 RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission approve the nomination of 165 N. B Street to the City's Historic Register Plaque Program and select "Dishman- Aldrich Ames House 1930" as the most appropriate historical name and date of construction of the property. r yr_ MMW y _e 165 North B Street Year 2024 165 N B Street August 27, 2024 Page 2 CONSISTENCY WITH HCRA ANNUAL WORK PROGRAM Per the 2024 Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor Work Program (Annual Work Program), the nomination of two historic plaques were stated as a goal. This application satisfies one out of the two plaque nominations stated in the 2024 Annual Work Program. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION Historic Plaque Program Owners of historic homes or commercial buildings in Tustin are eligible to participate in the City's plaque designation program, called the Tustin Historic Register Plaque Program. The purpose of the voluntary program is to recognize Tustin's historic properties, educate the public, increase public interest in historic properties, and promote community pride. The plaques display the construction date of the building, up to two Lines of text, and the words "Tustin Historic Register". The bronze plaques may be mounted on the residence or set on metal stakes. The program guidelines require nominations to be provided to the Tustin Preservation Conservancy and the Tustin Area Historical Societyto identifythe proper name and date of construction. For residences, the historical property name recognizes the most prominent owner or occupant of the residence or, when no prominent owner or occupant can be identified, or when the surname could be associated with more than one prominent resident, naming the building after the owner/occupant with the longest tenure in the building is an option. This criterion Example Plaque Display: Tustin Garage Building on El distinguishes the residence from other residences in Old Camino Real/61' Street Town Tustin. Nomination The current property owner, Constance Tower, is nominating the property at 165 N. B Street for inclusion in the Tustin Historic Register Plaque Program. The inclusion of the building in the City's Historic Register Plaque Program recognizes the building as a 165 N. B Street August 27, 2024 Page 3 significant example of a California Craftsman architectural style within the City's Cultural Resources District. The California Craftsmen style residence at 165 N. B Street was built in 1930 and is historically significant due to its association with early Tustin residents. It is also listed with a "51D1" rating in the 2021 Historical Resources Survey (Attachment B), which is a rating assigned to a structure of local significance. The property is located in the City's Cultural Resources District and is a "contributor" to the District. The period of significance for this property is from 1914 to 1945. Historical Name and Year For the subject property, "Dishman- Aldrich Ames House 1930" is an appropriate name based on the longest tenure in the building. Records obtained from the Orange County Assessor's Office indicate that the Dishman and Ames families had a long association with the property, dating back to 1930. R. Roy Runnels and Mary C. Runnels originally purchased the lot on July 20, 1926, from Harry Mathews. The house was constructed in 1930 by Roy and Mary C. Runnels and remained under their ownership until 1933. That year, R. Roy and Mary Runnels sold the property to Linnie E. and Mabel B. Dishman. The Dishman's lived at this residence until 1965. That year Linnie E. Dishman sold the property to Hattie R. Youngberg. In 1971, the Youngbergs sold to Jeanne C. Aldrich- Ames. The Tustin Preservation Conservancy and Tustin Area Historical Society have reviewed and agreed with this recommendation for the name and year for this historical plaque. Historical Association According to the 2021 survey, this building is a significant example of the California Craftsman architectural style, which was prolific in the early 1920s, in the City of Tustin. The property is an embodiment of the earliest patterns of residential development in Tustin during its transitional development period from 1914 to 1945. This property is also significant because of its association with important people in Tustin's history. As stated previously, the early owners with the longest tenure of the property included Linnie E. and Mable Dishman and Jeanne C. Aldrich-Ames. 165 N. B Street August 27, 2024 Page 4 The Dishman's were parents of three sons, Arthur, Glenn and Ross. All three of their sons attended Tustin High School. Mr. Dishman was a World War I veteran, a carpenter, and an inventor. The Dishman's used this home as a rental while they lived at a nearby property at 120 B. Street. In 1945, they moved into their rental property, marking a new chapter in their lives. Tragically, that same year, they faced the loss of their eldest son, Private First-Class Arthur E. Dishman, who was serving in the United States Army and was killed in action by sniper fire in Germany on March 10, 1945. Private First-Class. Dishman was laid to rest in the American Military Cemetery in Luxembourg. To commemorate his sacrifice, a street in Tustin Ranch was named "Dishman Place" in his honor. After Mrs. Dishman's passing in 1961, Mr. Dishman became the sole owner of the estate until he sold itto Hattie R.Youngberg in 1965. He then moved to Lake County, where he lived until his death in 1980. The Dishman Family owned this home for 32 years and served as their family residence for 20 of those years. In 1971, Jeanne C. Aldrich-Ames purchased the property from Hattie R Youngberg. Ms. Aldrich-Ames was a lively and scholarly woman. She attended Santa Ana College and received many awards and scholarships in business and in secretarial studies. She was a bookkeeper and resided at the property until she retired in 2000. Ms. Aldrich-Ames sold the property after her retirement in 2000, and relocated to Spokane, Washington, where she spent her remaining years until her passing in 2009. Her tenure at the property spanned nearly three decades (29 years). Character-Defining Architectural Features Many homes built in Tustin during the 1930s are of the California Craftsman style. The character defining features of this residential building include, but are not limited to the following: • Asymmetrical primary fagade, with a front and side gables; • Tri panel vent under front gable; • Decorative single, and double hung wood windows throughout; • Projecting partial-width porch consisting of projecting wood and entry roof supported with brick columns; and • Horizontal clad siding. 165 N. B Street August 27, 2024 Page 5 Asymmetrical fagade:with a front and side gable roof ' , Single hung windows 7ri panel vent Projecting partial width porch with brick columns .,,y . J� - Horizontal clad siding CONCLUSION Based on the naming criteria, designated by the Planning Commission, staff recommends the Planning Commission, in their capacity as Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor, approve the plaque designation with the name "Dishman- Aldrich Ames House 1930", due to the longest tenure of the property. Prepared by: Approved by: ----------- ------ -------- -J--�---------- V Mary Salman Justig L. Willkom Assistant Planner Community Development Director Attachments: 1 -- Property Photographs 2 2021 Historic Resources Survey DPR Form s Y a. ter . ii AIM �1 r Northwest View u 1.7 5g Mao 77 yi y3 < �IYIr j 11AX A a Southwest View ATTACHMENT 2 State of California---The Resources Agency Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial# NRHP Status Code 5D1 Other Listings Review Code Reviewer Date *Resource Name or#(Assigned by recorder)165 N B Street P1.Other Identifier:Element of City of Tustin Cultural Resources District *P2.Location: r Not for Publication rJ Unrestricted *a.CountyOrange and(P2c, P2e,and P2b or P2d.Attach a Location Map as necessary.) *b.USGS 7.5'Quad Date T ;R 1/4 of 1/4 of Sec B.M. c.Address 165 N B Street City Tustin Zip 92780 d. UTM:(Give more than one for large and/or linear resources)Zone mE/ mN e.Other Locational Data:(e.g., parcel#,directions to resource,elevation,etc.,as appropriate) APN 40153104 *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design,materials,condition,alterations,size,setting and boundaries) Evaluation:District contributor Primary Architectural Style: Craftsman Property Type: Residential-Single-family Alterations:Other Alterations-Door replaced-primary, Porch supports altered, Roof material replaced(compatible), Residential building added to rear of parcel *P3b. Resource Attributes:(List attributes and codes) HP2. Single family property *P4.Resources Present: rJ Building r Structure i—Object i—Site F-District rJ Element of District r Other: *P5a. Photograph or Drawing(Photograph required for buildings,structures,or objects) P5b. Description of Photo:(view,date, accession#)View east. 11/17/2020 C *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: rJ Historic r-Prehistoric i—Both 1928(Deed via Tustin Preservation a�titti, ,z Conservancy 2017) *P7.Owner and Address: Not Recorded . + �:• *P8. Recorded by:(Name,affiliation,and address)Mary Ringhoff, Rosa Lisa Fry, Emglyn Najera.Architectural Resources Group,360 E. N , 2nd Street, Suite 225 Los Angeles, CA 90012 *P9. Date Recorded: 11/17/2020 *P10.Survey Type:(Describe) k '` rJ Intensive r Reconnaissance *P11. Report Citation:(Cite survey report and other sources or enter"none".)ARG. "City of Tustin Citywide Historic Resources Survey Update Report"(prepared for the City of Tustin, 2021). *Attachments: r None r-Location Map F-Sketch Map F-Continuation Sheet r Building,Structure&Object Record r-Archaeological Record rJ District Record r-Linear Feature Record r Milling Station Record Rock Art Record (-Artifact Record r-Photographic Record r-Other(List) D P R 523A(1/95) * Required Information 165 B STREET (N) w r See following pages for property information State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD I Pagel of 1 *NRHP Status Code:5D1 *Resource Name or#(261)165 B Street (N) B1. Historic Name: B2. Common Name: B3. Original Use:Residential B4. Present Use:Residential *B5. Architectural Style: California Bungalow *B6. Construction History: (Construction date,alterations,and date of alterations) The building was built around 1922. *B7. Moved? X No ❑Yes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location: *B8. Related Features: B9a. Architect:unknown b.Builder:unknown *B10. Significance: Theme:Residential Architecture Area:Santa Ana-Tustin,CA Period of Significance: 1900-1945 Property Type: Residential Applicable Criteria:C (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme,period,and geographic scope. Also address integrity.) This building is significant as an example of the variety of the California Bungalow style in Tustin. The building's character defining features include,but are not limited to: • side and front facing hip on gables with front facing gable covering the entry that is supported by columns with brick • tri panel vent located under the front gable eave • windows,sidelights,doorway and vents framed with wood trim and moldings B11. Additional Resource Attributes:(HP2)—Single Family Property *B12. References:City of Tustin Historical Survey,thirtieth street architects,inc.,June, 1990;First American Title Company records;Directories;Tustin Area Historical Society. B13. Remarks This building requires additional information and research to assess fully,its significance. (Sketch Map with north arrow required.) 170 17� t?t1 113 16� tii rW too ia3 toort,,) IA,Nt{! lali !! g 1S! *B14. Evaluator:TBA West,C.Jordan �`�� 130 �� !� � 133 *Date of Evaluation:Oct 2002 v 1S0 144 113 ti 140 143 140 Zo 143 140 r% 143 131k >a 135 134 Sj 134 (This space reserved for official comments.) t3o _ 1]0 1 133 124 123 124 11"S `� :Ij FIRST STREET DPR 523B(1195) *Required information