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State of California — The Resources Agency Primary #
<br />DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
<br />CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial
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<br />*Recorded by Leslie J. Neumann, Holly Soboleske
<br />*B10. Significance (continued):
<br />or 8 (Assigned by recorder) Lindley - Walker - Nisson House
<br />*Date October 20, 2014 El Continuation ❑ Update
<br />In the late 1920s and 1930s, another builder, Roy Roscoe Russell (1881- 1965), continued developing the groves of Floral
<br />Park. An early Russell project was his 1928 subdivision of Victoria Drive between West Nineteenth Street and West Santa
<br />Clara Avenue. The homes were quite grand and displayed various revival styles, including Russell's own large, Colonial
<br />Revival mansion at 2009 Victoria Drive. In the early post World War It years, Floral Park continued its development as
<br />numerous, smaller, single- family houses were built. Continuing in the Floral Park tradition, they were mostly revival in style.
<br />In the 1950s, low, horizontal Ranch Style houses completed the growth of Floral Park. Today (2014) Floral Park maintains
<br />its identity as the premier neighborhood of Santa Ana, historically home to many affluent and prominent citizens.
<br />The Nissan House has been determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places as a contributor to a
<br />North Broadway Park historic district that is bounded by Riverside Drive, Santa Clara Avenue, North Broadway, and North
<br />Flower Street. Comprising the northern end of the Floral Park neighborhood, North Broadway Park was subdivided in 1923.
<br />The Keeper of the National Register found that., "North Broadway Park reflects the City Beautiful planning movement in
<br />Southern California during the early twentieth century. The vernacular adaptations of period revival styles, curvilinear street
<br />patterns, street furniture, and landscape combine to create a cohesive and pleasant middle class suburban neighborhood
<br />environment which is unique in the early historical development of the city of Santa Ana. "' Under the regulations
<br />implementing the California Register of Historical Resources, the Nissan House has been listed in the California Register. It
<br />also qualifies for listing in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties under Criterion 1 for its exemplification of the
<br />distinguishing characteristics of the Spanish Colonial Revival style. Its distinctive interpretation of the signature material of
<br />the style, stucco cladding, plus the incorporation such characteristics as an asymmetrical composition, tiled and gabled roof,
<br />arched openings, and patios are noteworthy in this regard. It also qualifies under Criterion 4(b), for its association with
<br />famous people, in particular, the Nissan family. Owners of the property for thirty years, the Nissan family arrived in Santa
<br />Ana prior to city incorporation, and three generations have contributed to the region's agricultural industry as successful
<br />cultivators of walnuts and oranges. The house also contributes to the historic character of the Floral Park neighborhood
<br />through its age, style, and scale. Additionally, the house has been categorized as "Key' because it "has a distinctive
<br />architectural style and quality" as an example of the Spanish Colonial Revival style and "is associated with a significant
<br />person or event in the city. "All original exterior features of the Nissan House are considered to be character defining and
<br />should be preserved. These features include, but may not be limited to: height and massing, materials and finishes (stucco,
<br />wood); roof configuration and treatment; design and composition; chimney; entry and entry patio; doors and windows; and
<br />architectural detailing (such as archways, attic vents, battered corners).
<br />*B12. References (continued):
<br />Harris, Cyril M. American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New York, WW Norton, 1998,
<br />Marsh, Diann, Santa Ana, An Illustrated History. Encinitas, Heritage Publishing, 1994.
<br />McAlester, Virginia and Lee. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
<br />National Register Bulletin 16A. "How to Complete the National Register Registration Form." Washington DC: National
<br />Register Branch, National Park Service, US Dept. of the Interior, 1991.
<br />Office of Historic Preservation. "Instructions for Recording Historical Resources. " Sacramento: March 1995.
<br />Whitten, Marcus. American Architecture Since 1780. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1969.
<br />"Alison Honer Dies at 84, "The Santa Ana Journal, September 21, 1981.
<br />"Builder of Honer Plaza Dies," Orange County Register, September 15, 1981.
<br />"History of Floral Park. " (http : / /www. floral -park. comJpage2. html).
<br />Talbert, Thomas (editor -in- chief). Historical Volume and Reference Works Including Biographical Sketches of Leading
<br />Citizens, Volume I. Whittier, Historical Publishers, 1963,
<br />Armor, Samuel. History of Orange County. 1921.
<br />Pleasants, Mrs. J. E History of Orange County. Los Angeles: J. R. Finnell & Sons Publishing Co., 1931, Vol.. 2, page 80
<br />and Vol. 3, page 142.
<br />Santa Ana and Orange County Directories, 1923 -1949.
<br />Santa Ana (Daily) Register, 1918 -1959 (newpapers.com), including:
<br />August 10, 1923. "And Santa Ana Grew: Mathias Nissan."
<br />November 25, 1942. "S.A. Man Passes Bar Examination."
<br />United States Federal Census, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 (ancestry.com).
<br />Birth and Death Index, World War I Draft Registration, etc. (ancestry. com)
<br />Honer, George J. and Sherri L. Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties Application Form, September 21, 1914.
<br />Determination of Eligibility, February 25, 198Q� 5A_5 of 5
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