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State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # <br />DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# <br />BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD <br />Page 2 of 3 *NRHP Status Code 3S <br />*Resource Name or #: Was House <br />B1. Historic Name: Was House <br />B2. Common Name: Same <br />B3. Original Use: Single- family Residence B4. Present Use: Single- family Residence <br />*135. Architectural Style: Colonial Revival <br />*136. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): <br />November 28, 1927. Residence and garage. $15,000. <br />April 12, 1933. Rebuilt fireplace chimney. $15. <br />September 30, 1935. Alterations. $50. <br />June 4, 1936. Alterations to residence. $500. <br />November 10, 1939. Addition to residence. $500. <br />October 16, 1946. Canopy over driveway by C. Bond, owner. $200. <br />October 2, 2000. Reroof. $18,800. <br />*137. Moved? ■No ❑Yes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location: <br />*138. Related Features: <br />Detached garage. <br />139a. Architect: Unknown <br />b. Builder: Unknown <br />*1310. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana <br />Period of Significance: circa 1888 -1953 Property Type: Single- family Residence Applicable Criteria: C <br />(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) <br />The Was House is significant as an excellent example of the Colonial Revival style in terms of its characteristic features and <br />high level of integrity. Its period revival design, substantial scale, and generous setback contribute to the elegant and <br />distinctive streetscape on North Victoria Drive. According to the original building permit, the house and garage were <br />constructed in 1927, making this property one of the first on Victoria Drive to be improved. The cost of construction was <br />$15,000, a large sum at the time and typical of the homes that would follow on the street. Orange County directories in 1929 <br />and 1930 indicate that Frank J. Was, vice president of First National Bank, and his wife Margaret owned the house. From <br />1931 until at least 1946, Clarence and Hazel B. Bond resided at the address. Clarence Bond was with G. W. Bond and Son, <br />an investment securities firm located at 109 West Sixth Street in Santa Ana. <br />(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) <br />1311. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) <br />*1312. References: <br />City of Santa Ana Building Permits <br />Santa Ana History Room Collection, Santa Ana Public Library <br />Sanborn Maps <br />(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) <br />B13. Remarks: <br />"1314. Evaluator: Leslie J. Neumann <br />*Date of Evaluation: February 1, 2003 <br />(This space reserved for official comments.) <br />DPR 523B (1195) <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />*Required Information <br />Was House <br />r-- t <br />aRa+arA 2019 North Victoria Dr. <br />dPA <br />W V£ <br />� <br />131 <br />Y <br />liO <br />IJ <br />16 13 O <br />7 <br />Mt I -7a <br />MACr <br />wra <br />v�rpew y <br />de►t <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />*Required Information <br />