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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 7 *NRHP Status Code_5S3_________________________ *Resource Name or #: Halsell-Bricken House B1. Historic Name: Halsell-Bricken House B2. Common Name: Same B3. Original Use: Single-Family Residence B4. Present Use: Single-Family Residence *B5. Architectural Style: American Colonial Revival *B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): 1937. Residence and garage costructed. $7000. 1991. Construction of shop building. $12,500. 1993. Residence and garage re-roofed in-kind. $6,500. 2024: Non-historic pergola demolished. 2025: Rear sliding glass doors replaced with galzed double doors; two rear windows restored; one rear window replaced. *B7. Moved? No Yes Unknown Date:__________ Original location:______________ *B8. Related Features: Detached garage, shop building B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Charles Lawrence (contractor) *B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana Period of Significance: 1937 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: C/3 (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) The Halsell-Bricken House is architecturally significant as an intact example of a Colonial Revival-style house in Santa Ana. The original building permit is dated May 25, 1937, and indicates the property was developed as a residence and garage for owner Oliver L. Halsell, at a value of $7,000. The original architect and contractor are unknown. Halsell played a central role in the development of Santa Ana's Fairhaven Memorial Park, which at the time of its opening in 1911, was notable locally for its park-like planning (Tours Through History 2024). In the 1920s and 1930s, Halsell served an officer of the Santora Company, a Santa Ana-based land development firm responsible for constructing numerous commercial properties and establishing many residential subdivisions in Santa Ana and Orange County. In his duties with Santora, Halsell served as "tract manager" of the Oakmont Park tract, in which the Halsell-Bricken House is located. Originally platted for residential development in 1923, the tract was touted at the time of its initial development as one of a few areas of “high class residence construction” in the city (Santa Ana Daily Register November 8, 1923). Halsell remained at the subject property until his death in 1954. Upon his passing, Halsell's estate was transferred to the Halsell Foundation, which he established “for the cultural and religious benefit of the people of Orange County” (The Register October 26, 1954). The Halsell Foundation remains in operation to this day. (Continued on page 3 of 6.) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) Sketch Map *B12. References: Ancestry.com. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 \[database on- line\]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. (See Continuation Sheet 4 of 6.) Halsell-Bricken House B13. Remarks: None 2424 N. Oakmont Avenue *B14. Evaluator: James Williams, City of Santa Ana. *Date of Evaluation: January 29, 2026 (This space reserved for official comments.) N DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information