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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 1D <br />Kesource Name or v: James Alexander House <br />B1. Historic Name: Jalnos Alaxander House <br />B2. Common Name: Same <br />B3. Originai Use: Single - family Residence Bd. Present Use: Single - family Residence <br />*B5. Architectural Style: italianate (Late Victorian); Colonial Revival <br />*B6. Construction History: (constriction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed circa 1887. <br />Undated. Reroof. <br />June 12, 1991. Rapairporch 6'x 14'. <br />Septamber 4, 1991. Residing Iowerportion of residence (to match existing), <br />*B7. Moved? ■No ❑Yes OUnknown Date: Original Location: <br />*68. Related Features: <br />B9a. Architect: Unknown <br />b. Builder: Unknown <br />*B10. Significance; Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana <br />Period of Significance; circa 1880 -1946 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 James Alexander House is a characteristic example of a Late Victorian cottage modified to reflect changing stylistic <br />trends, in this case through the addition of a Colonial Revival front porch. It is also important as a contributor to the French <br />Park Historic District. Previous research indicates that Thomas Jefferson Alexander and his wife Mary built the house upon <br />their arrival to Santa Ana in 1887. During that year Mr. Alexander was appointed Postmaster of Santa Ana by President <br />McKinley, a position he held for several years. Alexander was employed by the postal service for most of his working life, <br />having been a railway postal clerk prior to settling In Santa Ana. Son James Alexander and wife Laura resided in the home for <br />a number of years after the senior Atexanders moved to a larger house next door. James was Assistant Postmaster for over <br />thirty years, beginning In 1899. William and Ball& Baker became the new owners in the 1920s. IMlilem Balser was <br />Secretary/Manager of box maker Orange County Manufacturing Company (Marsh, 1998). <br />(See Continuation Sheet 3 of 3.) <br />B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) _ <br />*B12. 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 />*814. Evaluator: Leslie J. Herrmann <br />*Date of Evaluation: March 26, 2002 <br />(This space reserved for official comments.) <br />Sketch Map <br />tV eer <br />C)l©Ga tr <br />tJ CJ Q, C) i4, <br />C7 Q11r( 'J I (al '*tJnC C1IC Ali <br />6fMfNGH y-. r -r £(A£r <br />James Alexander House <br />1112 North French Street <br />DPR 523B (1195) Page 4 of 5 *Required information <br />25D -79 <br />