HomeMy WebLinkAbout2ND ST 115 1905ADDRESS:
a` 115 2ND ST (E.)
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DATE:
1905
STYLE:
COLONIAL REVIVAL
SOURCE: RATING:
T C
ALTERATIONS:
F
HISTORICAL DISTRICT:
YES
COMMENT:
DESCRIPTION:
CITY GOUS 'UN IHIRSTGRUCAlL SURV
One of a handful of Colonial Revival homes in Tustin, this single -storied house is crowned with a hipped roof with a
front -facing gable projecting from the west side of the front facade. The gable is centered with a louvered, vent and accented with a
finial. A row of carved rafter tails rings the roof line. Narrow clapboard siding covers the exterior. Therecessed porch, which
occupies the west half of the front facade, is supported by round wooden columns, resting on a solid clapboard rail. Double -hung
windows are used throughout the rest of the house.
SIGNIFICANCE:
Benjamin S. S. Badley, who purchased several lots from the Tustin Land and Improvement Company in 1904, built this house in
1905. At that time this end of D Strcct ( El Camino Real) was residential and the house faced D. In the 1920's the corner lot at D
was developed as commercial property and the house was moved one lot to the east, facing Second Street_ Benjamin S. S. Hadley
was a gardener. By 1916, his son, Albert, and his wife, Eva, were living on the property. Albert and Eva were ranchers.
Benjamin had retired and moved to Santa Ana, and in 1932 is listed as living at the Orange County hospital. He died later that
year. In 1930 the house, which had been moved to the Second Street address, was sold to Thomas and Della Snell. The Snells sold
the house to the Hale family in 1944. Florence and Elmer Hale (he was an electrician) moved there from 355 D Street. He died
shortly thereafter and Florence continued to live in the home for over 20 years.. Her son, Clifford, and her daughter, Margie, also
lived there for several years, Margie in business as a ceramics artist and painter. After returning from serving with the U.S. Navy
during W W II, Clifford went into the ceramics business with her. During the 50's their studio was located at 158 W. Main Street.
This house is significant because it is one of a handful of Colonial Revival homes in Tustin and is a good example of that
architectural style.
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