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State of California -The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 3 *NRHP Status Code 5S3 -Kesource Name or 8: t.ti. FClGM= Mouse B1. Historic Name: E.H. Richards House B2. Common Name: Same B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-family Residence *B5. Architectural Style: Minimal Traditional *B6. Construction History: (Construction dale, alterations, and date of alterations): February 5, 1948. Constructed. $14,000. June 1, 1964. 352-square-foot addition to residence (bedroom and bathroom) and bring patio cover to code. $3,520 March 2, 2000. Reroof including tear off of asphalt singles and wood shake and apply comp shingles. $6,300. May 9, 2017, Reroof residence only, Including tear off and application of comp shingles. $8,500. *B7. Moved? ■No 13Yes ❑Unknown Date: Original location: *B8. Related Features: Detached Garage. B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Floyd Rogers *B40. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: 1948 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: C13 (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) The E.H. Richards House is architecturally significant as a representative example of the Minimal Traditional style in Santa Ana. It was built in 1948 for $14,000 by local developer and builder Floyd Rogers. According to City directories, L.J. Ahrens was the first occupant of the property but only resided there for two years until 1949, The property was subsequently sold to R. R. Yeaman who resided on the property until 1953 and then sold to P.A. Putnam, who only resided on the property for a year. Edward H. Richards purchased the property in 1956 and only resided there for a few years before selling the property to P. McClanahan. In 1919, E. H. Richards came to Santa Ana from Cortland, NY where he was the cashier and manager of the Cortland National Bank for over 20 years. In 1923, E. H. Richards succeeded former City of Santa Ana Mayor, John G. Mitchell to become the President of the American National Bank, In 1924, E.H. Richards resigned and transferred to the Orange County Trust and Savings Bank. E.H. Richards was personally interested in civic affairs of the City and was an active participant in consideration of matters pertaining to the welfare of the City. Since 1964, the E.H. Richards House has been occupied by various owners until the current homeowners purchased the home in 2005. (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) *B12. References: City of Santa Ana Building Permits Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library Sanborn Maps (See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) B13. Remarks: *B14. Evaluator: Leslie Heumann/Chattel Inc. *Date of Evaluation: May 5, 2022 (This space reserved for official comments.) Sketch Map E.H. Richards House 2308 N. Santiago Street a �° ro n Richer', 2z za *x a»a e o f9 4u 3S 32 3r .i0 24 28 On RS ro-6 Po3 �SFRUr s F <DN DPR 523B (1195) *Required information