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HRCA No. 2022-23, HRC 2022-16, HPPA No. 2022-23 – Mabee House January 19, 2023 Page 3 3 1 5 5 facades. The rear façade also incorporates a single oval window at the second story and two wood-frame single-hung windows at the first story. Second story siding also varies at the rear façade with vertical siding occurring along a portion of the building’s rear volume. A stylized Classical frieze with applied triglyphs wraps around the entire building, dividing the lower and upper stories. A rear, brick chimney rises above the roofline, which is visible from the property’s rear. A detached garage, pool, and small shed are located east of the rear (east) elevation of the residence. The front (west) side of the property is landscaped with a lawn and a mix of low shrubs and medium-to-tall trees and is encircled by a low wood fence and manicured shrubs. A wrought-iron gate encloses the long driveway leading towards the detached garage. A brick wall of moderate-height divides the rear yard from the detached garage as well as the front and rear yards at the south side of the property. Character-defining features of the Hollywood Regency style exhibited by the house include the pavilion-like two-story massing with emphasis on the taller lower story; horizontal panel siding throughout the upper story and smooth stucco finish on the taller lower story; wall dormers with characteristic segmentally arched heads; multi-lite wood- frame bow window featuring several gold star details above; wood-frame multi-lite casement windows and window shutters; original mailslot and address; wrought iron railings, porch supports and minimal decorative trim featuring two gold stars; stylized Classical elements such as the frieze between stories accented by applied triglyphs; built- in planter at primary façade; and brick chimney. While much of the property’s unique architectural features remain intact, several if not all of the windows appear to be replacement wood windows. The stained glass window above the entry has been replaced at an unknown date. Lastly, it is plausible that a rear addition was added at some point, where the vertical wood siding and oval window differ from the rest of the home. However, these alterations appear to be in keeping with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Rehabilitation guidelines. Specifically, the historic character of the property appears to be retained and preserved and the new work is differentiated from the old and is generally compatible. The Mabee House qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion as a rare example of a Depression era Hollywood Regency style home. Located in Floral Park, the house cost $14,000 to build, a considerable investment for the year of its construction, 1936. The Hollywood Regency style is extremely rare in Santa Ana. Referencing the period when George IV was Prince Regent in England, this briefly fashionable style was an eclectic expression of the Georgian Colonial Revival in combination with the simplicity of the Moderne style. The recommended categorization is “Contributive” because it contributes to the overall character and history of the Floral Park neighborhood and is a good example of period architecture. Historic Resources Commission 47 1/19/2023