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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 3 of 3 *CHR Status Code 5SI <br />mesource tvame or s: ousacca house <br />B1. Historic Name: Busacra House <br />B2. Common Name: Same <br />B3. Original Use: Single-family Residence <br />B4. Present Use: Single-family Residence <br />*B5. Architectural Style: Ranch <br />*B8, Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations): Constructed 1950 <br />September 28, 1950. 7 room residence and attached garage. $20,000. <br />May 29, 1980. Pool and spa. $12,000, <br />August 1, 1980. Patio cover. $9,000. <br />March 26,, 1983, Addition of bathroom and closet.. <br />March 19, 2001. Reroof. <br />*67. Moved? ■No 13Yes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location: <br />*B8, Related Features: None, <br />B9a. Architect: Unknown <br />b. Builder: David E. Keller <br />*B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Santa Ana <br />Period of Significance: circa 1895-1985 Property Type: Single-family Residence Applicable Criteria: CR: SSI <br />(Discuss importance In terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity) <br />The first residents of the Busacca house were Mark W, Busacca and his wife, Mabel M. Busacca. The home was built by David E. <br />Keller, who was a well-known contractor and member of the Santa Ana Breakfast Club and the Jr. Ebell Club, Mark Busacca was <br />born in Italy and later migrated to California, more specifically to the Fresno area. While he lived In the central valley, Mark was <br />employed by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company as an insurance agent. The Busaccas were considered socialites of the <br />Fresno area, and Mark was heavily Involved in many social groups, one particular membership that Mark belonged to was the Dante <br />Club in Fresno where he also held the position of president. He and his wife moved to Bakersfield before heading south to Santa <br />Ana. Mabel was a home maker and avid bridge player. Mr. Busacca later became a manager for the MetLife Insurance Company, <br />Mr. Busacca passed in August of 1551 and was buried in the Fresno area. <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 />*B% Evaluator: Ivan Orozco <br />*Date of Evaluation: July 20, 2017 <br />(This space reserved for official comments.) <br />DPR 5238 (1195) 25A-39 *Required Information <br />