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IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name: None
2. Historic name: Reverend Pollard Ranch House
3. Street or rural address: 20271 Merrick Drive
City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara
4. Parcel number: 393 -42 -017
5. Present Owner: Mr. & Mrs. Sam Espeseth Address: 20271 Merrick Dr.
City: Saratoga Zip: 95070
Ownership is: Public: Private: X
6. Present Use: Residence Original Use: Residence
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style: Pioneer Cottage
7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure and describe any major alterations from its original
condition:
This house sits on a secluded knoll surrounded by nearly 40 fruit trees
of every variety. The house is one -story in the front and two stories
in the rear, with the main living area over a basement. The structure
features a shallow - pitched hip roof with decorative brackets at the
eave. A wide front porch roof extends out from the house just below
the brackets. Horizontal board siding and casement windows add to the
pioneer style of the house. A family room was added to the rear, tying
the tank house to the main residence.
(photograph here)
8. Construction date:
Estimated: 1880
Factual:
9. Architect: Unknown
10. Builder: Unknown
11. Approx. prop. size
Frontage:
Depth:
approx. acreage: 1.17
12. Date(s) of enclosed
photograph(s): 1988
13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated:
No longer in existence:
14. Alterations: Veranda added in 19401s, family room added to rear in
1960's, tankhouse converted to bedrooms.
15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary)
Open land: Scattered buildings: X Densely built -up:
Residential: X Industrial: Commercial: Other:
16. Threats to site: None known: Private development: X Zoning:
Vandalism: Public Works project: Other:
17. Is the structure: On its original site? X Moved ?. Unknown?
18. Related features: Fruit trees
SIGNIFICANCE
19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates,
events, and persons associated with the site).
Rev. W. D. Pollard was an important person in early Saratoga - a
minister, school teacher and orchardist. Along with William Rice,
another orchardist, and the Disciples of Christ, Rev. Pollard
established the local Christian Church in 1878. Within two years, it
had its own building on Lumber Street (now Big Basin Way), just beyond
the Clef House building. Pollard and Rice also amazed local citizens
by planting some of the first orchards in Saratoga in 1876; they
planted an uncommon fruit at the time, the French prune. This house
was the original farmhouse for the 40 -acre ranch. The property is now
less than 2 acres and is surrounded by newer subdivisions.
20. Main theme of the historic resource:
(If more than one is checked, number
in order of importance.)
Architecture: Arts /Leisure:
Economic /Industrial:
Exploration /Settlement: X
Government: Military:
Religion: Social /Ed.:
21. Sources (List books, documents,
surveys, personal interviews and
their dates).
F. Cunningham, Saratoga's First
Hundred Years, 1967; interviews with
George Whalen, Louise Garrod, Willys
Peck, Eleanor Ray, Eileen Blumenthal,
1988.
22. Date form prepared: 4/88
By (name): SHPC
Organization: City of Saratoga
Address: 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
City: Saratoga Zip: Ca.
Phone: 867 -3438
Locational sketch map (draw and label site and
surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks):
NORTH
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EDITOR:
It would appear that not all of the "sour grapes"
were removed from the produce shelves in time, judg-
ing by the tone of Mrs. Espeseth's letter of attack
against the Planning Commission. Having been denied
permission to subdivide their newly acquired 100 -year
old home — situated on one and a half acres —into
three homesites, Mrs. Espeseth decided not to take
"No" for an answer without publicly denouncing ev-
eryone who stood in their way. She demands, "Who
dictated their decision before we had a chance to be
heard fairly?"
The Planning Commission does not deserve this in-
sult. The Merrick Estate is not only worthy of preserv-
ing because of its beauty and historic value, it also has
a configuration not condusive to subdividing unless
one were to destroy the original home or encroach
upon all neighboring homes. z
Mr. Espeseth described his plan at the open meet-
ing, followed by his architect with a visual pre-
sentation. Then neighbors were allowed three minutes
each to voice their feelings. His wife says, "not one
option was heard." Options were mentioned, but they
were refused. She asks,`�When does a builder have the
right to be fairly heard in this town ?" Look around
you, Mrs. Espeseth. The builders in our town have of-
ten gotten away with architectural murder.
The Planning Commission should not be castigated
for making a decision that displeased the Espeseths;
they should be praised for their thoughtful and con-
cerned analyses. These Commission members are our
neighbors who volunteer their time and talent in an ef-
fort to try to preserve the harmony, heritage, spirit and
value of our city land. In order to fully appreciate
their jobs, we should all attend•at'least one Planning'
Commission meeting. They :put a great deal of time,
energy and thought -into the proposals - put before
them. They investigate; inspect sites and check re-
ports. They may not catch every disastrous plan—as a
drive down certain streets can attest —but they try.
The Espeseth's mistake was not in "sharing our
plans with our neighbors." Their mistake was in not
doing their homework before buying the Merrick Es-
tate and determining whether their subdivision plans
were appropriate and acceptable by the city. Then ev-
eryone would have been spared a lot of grief.
Anne M. Sorden
Skad�w__Oaks�Way
3 -81
Planning commission, director didn't listen
EDITOR:
Recently at the city planning commission, I wit-
nessed the residence of Merrick Villa defending
"their" estate before the planning commission. There
is one problem with their closed minds to change and
that is that they enjoy this park -like setting at the ex-
pense of the estate's owner.
The planning director's ears were closed the day
our plans were presented to him in his office. The
planning commission's minds (minus one present
member) were made up before they entered the hear-
ing.
My question is: "Who dictated their decision be-
fore we had a chance to be heard fairly with all possi-
ble revisions presented ?" Not one option was heard.
These are legal lots with no variances. When does a
builder (who made it possible for all these villas) have
the right to be fairly heard in this town?
Our mistake was foolishlv sharing our plans with
our neighbors so that they could get to the commis-
sion before a complete review of the alternatives were
presented.
Judy Espeseth
Merrick Estate
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July 13, 1988
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13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 95070
(408) 867 -34:38
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Blumenthal
20271 Merrick Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Blumenthal:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Karen Anderson
Martha Clevenger
Joyce Hlava
David Moyles
Donald Peterson
The Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission has recently
completed a comprehensive Inventory of historic resources in our
community. We are pleased to notify you that your residence at
20271 Merrick Drive meets the criteria for being included on this
list.
The purpose of the Heritage Resource Inventory is to establish a
list of documented historic properties in Saratoga. The Heritage
Preservation Commission was assigned the responsibility for
preparing the Inventory by the City Council in 1982. Each
property on the list has been identified as reflecting and being a
part of the unique history of Saratoga. The Inventory has been
prepared in accordance with guidelines established by the State
Office of Historic Preservation, with data gathered from a
variety of sources, including historic documents and books,
interviews with local citizens, and existing county and state
inventories that contain information on Saratoga properties.
Being listed on the Inventory does not carry any form of special
requirements or restrictiorts affecting the use, improvement,
alteration or even the demolition of your property. As an
Inventory property, however, you will be able to make use of the
State Historic Building Code, an alternative set of building
regulations that are intended to facilitate the rehabilitation and
preservation of historic buildings. In addition, your property
may qualify for designation as a Saratoga Heritage Landmark, a
special category of outstanding and exemplary historic properties
that are identified in the community by a handsome bronze plaque.
We have enclosed the entire Inventory list and the individual
Inventory form for your property, which gives information about
the building, the property and its history. We would appreciate
your review of this form to let us know if there are any changes
or additions to the form you wish to include. We also anticipate
that there are additional historic resources in the community that
we may have overlooked or have not fully documented yet; if you
know of any that are not on the list, please let us know.
If you have any questio
through Valerie Young,
One of the Commissioners
the Inventory and answer
Sincerely,
ns, please direct them to the
our staff person•at City Hall
will be happy to meet with you
any questions you may have.
Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission
Elizabeth Ansnes
Roy Cameron
Norm Koepernik
Shar n Landsness
Bare Voester
rren Heid, Chairman
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Commission
(867- 3438).
to discuss
HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #35)
IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name: None
2. Historic name: Reverend Pollard Ranch House
3. Street or rural address: 20271 Merrick Drive
City: Saratoga
4. Parcel number: 393 -42 -017
Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara
5. Present Owner: Philip & Eileen Blumenthal Address: 20271 Merrick Dr.
City: Saratoga Zip: 95070
Ownership is: Public,: Private: X
6. Present Use: Residence Original Usd: Residence
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style: Pioneer Cottage
7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure and describe any major alterations from its original
condition:
This house sits on a secluded knoll surrounded by nearly 40 fruit trees
of every variety. The house is one -story in the front and two stories
in the rear, with the main living area over a basement. The structure
features a shallow - pitched hip roof with decorative brackets at the
eave. A wide front porch roof extends out from the house just below
the brackets. Horizontal board siding and casement windows add to the
pioneer style of the house. A family room was added to the rear, tying
the tank house to the main residence.
(photograph here)
8. Construction date:
Estimated: 1880
Factual:
9. Architect: Unknown
10. Builder: Unknown
11. Approx. prop. size
Frontage:
Depth:
approx. acreage: 1.17
12. Date(s) of enclosed
photograph(s): 1988
13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated:
No longer in existence:
14. Alterations: Veranda added in 1940's, family room added to rear in
1960's, tankhouse converted to bedrooms.
15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary)
Open land: Scattered buildings: X Densely built -up:
Residential: X Industrial: Commercial: Other:
16. Threats to site: None known: Private development: X Zoning:
Vandalism: Public Works project: Other:
17. Is the structure: On its original site? X Moved? Unknown?
18. Related features: Fruit trees
SIGNIFICANCE
19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates,
events, and persons associated with the site)
Rev. W. D. Pollard was an important person in early Saratoga - a
minister, school teacher and orchardist. Along with William Rice,
another orchardist, and the Disciples of Christ, Rev. Pollard
established the local Christian Church in 1878. Within two years, it
had its own building on Lumber Street (now Big Basin Way), just beyond
the Clef House building. Pollard and Rice also amazed local citizens
by planting some of the first orchards in Saratoga in 1876; they
planted an uncommon fruit at the time, the French prune. This house
was the original farmhouse for the 40 -acre ranch. The property is now
less than 2 acres and is surrounded by newer subdivisions.
20. Main theme of the historic resource:
(If more than one is checked, number
in order of importance.)
Architecture: Arts /Leisure:
Economic /Industrial:
Exploration /Settlement: X
Government: Military:
Religion: Social /Ed.:
21. Sources (List books, documents,
surveys, personal interviews and
their dates).
F. Cunningham, Saratoga's First
Hundred Years, 1967; interviews with
George Whalen, Louise Garrod, Willys
Peck, Eleanor Ray, Eileen Blumenthal,
1988.
22. Date form prepared: 4/88
By (name): SHPC
Organization: City of Saratoga
Address: 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
.City: Saratoga Zip: Ca.
Phone: 867 -3438
Locational sketch map (draw and label site and
surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks):
NORTH
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J FOX & CARSKADON presents
One of the first in Saratoga, this beautiful 4100 -sq. ft. Victorian home sits on a 1.1 acre,
tree - shaded knoll with a lovely view of hills —plus a private aqua -blue pool and hot tub.
Features:
* 5 bedrooms, 31 /z baths
* Living and dining rooms are
spacious, bright, and charming
with unusual 10' ceilings
* A crystal chandelier hangs
gracefully over the dining
room table
• Master bedroom is unique with a
wall of closets, separate
bathrooms, and a hot tub on the
deck just outside the
bedroom door
• Sunny and bright, the kitchen
has many cabinets and extra
storage
• Large sunny screened patio is
excellent for pool -side entertaining
• Family room designed around the
custom -built country fireplace
• Four -car garage
• Solar - heated pool
• Unusual for California, this home
has a basement (used for storage
and wine cellar)
• Excellent Saratoga schools and
Village are within walking distance
• Professionally landscaped fenced
yard has many fruit trees
and plants
Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed— Published by Facshert Design (408) 243 -8102
For further information please call:
Aileen Prince
Res. (408) 356 -1065 Bus. (408) 864 -7600
FOX 8.CARSKADON 12980 Saratoga Avenue Offered at $798,500
Saratoga, CA 95070
20271 Merrick Drive, Saratoga
every window, large family room with huge fireplace. Cupboards, closets and storage
for everything, 4 car garage and basement for wine cellar. Quiet Et peaceful, yet near
everything! 5798,500.864 -7600.
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pliance." According to the plan-
ning commission, the planning
department exceeded their
administrative authority by ap-
proving such a "major"
modification, City Manager
Harry Peacock said.
"What the commission ap-
proves is what is to be built," he
said. "The planning department
stubbed their toe ... I think from
now on they'll be a lot more
careful."
Planning Commissio4er Ann
Marie Burger` declined to com-
ment until the commission can
discuss the issue further.
House moved for tree
The house was originally
Aajacent neignbor .ferry
Bevans contends the approved
setback severely impacts his
privacy and his view, in contrast
to the originally approved plans
which did not "encroach" on his
privacy and only minimally
blocked his view. The windows
of the Paul Avenue house look
down into the bedroom of Be-
van's 100- year -old house. He
claims his view will be marred
further when Cunningham
builds a second house next to the
first Paul Avenue house. The
resulting 8 -foot space from eave
to eave will block his view of the
mountainside, he said.
Neighbor informed
commission
Bevans first informed the
setoaCx m VC6[
tempted several 1
public hearing to
the setback, but 1
four months befe
the agenda.
Despite the deL
mined to regain hi
has appealed to
commission to ap
the entire Paul ,
and reattaching i
inally proposed
Bevans estimates
move at approxir
and says he'll pay
cost if "the two
created this mes:
and the Sarato
Department paid i
two - thirds.
In a recent letti
THE BATTLE -FOR THE BEST I •
SrAGFVUS REMODELED VICTORIAN HOME! 5 bedrooms, 3' /z baths, views
from every window, large family room with huge frplc! Cupboard, closets Et storage
for everything, 4 car garage and basement for wine cellar. Quiet Et peaceful, yet neat
everything! SARATOGA - $798,500.(408) 864-7600.
m
J FOX & CARSKADON presents
One of the first in Saratoga, this beautiful 4100 -sq. ft. Victorian home sits on a 1.1 acre,
tree - shaded knoll with a lovely view of hills —plus a private aqua -blue pool and hot tub.
Features:
* 5 bedrooms, 31 /z baths
* Living and dining rooms are
spacious, bright, and charming
with unusual 10' ceilings
* A crystal chandelier hangs
gracefully over the dining
room table
• Master bedroom is unique with a
wall of closets, separate
bathrooms, and a hot tub on the
deck just outside the
bedroom door
• Sunny and bright, the kitchen
has many cabinets and extra
storage
• Large sunny screened patio is
excellent for pool -side entertaining
• Family room designed around the
custom -built country fireplace
• Four -car garage
• Solar - heated pool
• Unusual for California, this home
has a basement (used for storage
and wine cellar)
• Excellent Saratoga schools and
Village are within walking distance
• Professionally landscaped fenced
yard has many fruit trees
and plants
Infnrnudmn dmnwd rebahle, but not Kuorante4rd— Published by Rwshml Dt�sign 14081 243 -8102
For further information please call:
Aileen Prince
IV Res. (408) 356 -1065 Bus. (408) 864 -7600
FOX B.CARSKADON 12980 Saratoga Avenue Offered at $798,500
Saratoga, CA 95070
20271 Merrick Drive, Saratoga
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AA:(3,FV. WILLIAAM D. POLLARD was born in
P Spencer, Owen County, Indiana, April 12, IS40.
^` His father, Uriah Pollard, was a native of Vir-
ginia, and when six years old removed with his
parents to North Carolina, where he was reared. He
was married there to Sarah Dameron, a native of
North Carolina. Uriah Pollard was the owner of one
slave, although he did not believe in slavery. He
was strongly opposed to the liquor traffic for sixty -
five years. He took a firm stand against using it
in the harvest -field, and although strongly opposed,
finally won the day. Mrs. Pollard was a woman of
sterling qualities, like those of old, ever providing
for her children. Each child grew in virtue and be-
came the head of an honorable family. They moved
to Owen County, Indiana, in 1531, and lived there
twenty years. In 185E they moved to McLe:.In
County, Illinois, where they died, Mr. Pollard in 1879,
aged eighty -two years, and his wife in IS74- They
reared a family of seven children, all of whom are
now living, three sons and four daughters. W. D.
Pollard is next to the youngest. He made tits home
with his parents till twenty -five years of age. He
was educated at the Eureka College, in Woodford
County, Illinois, he and his wife attending school one
year after their marriage. He was reared in the
Christian faith, his mother being a very pious woman•
and his father a class - leader for forty years.
He was married June 29, IS65, to Lizzie J. Hues
men, who was born in Ohio, January 15, 1545. Her
parents moved from Ohio to McLean Connty, Illinois,
when she was an infant. Both 1'Ir. and Mrs. Pollard
were toachers in the public school. After Irivi
college they returned to their old home in McL-can
County; here Mr. Pollard tau;,;ht school for a ve.`-
and then returned to Woodford County and tau;;ht •'
year. They then went to Gilman, Iroquois County
[Ilinois, and took char-e of the public .school tllcic•
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for one year, and from there to Scott County, whey
he taught three years, thence to Morgan County
where both Mr. and Mrs. Pollard taught in the publi
schools for three years. In 1S75 they came to Sant;
Clara County.
He at once bought a ranch of tkk-enty acres anc
planted it to fruit- trees, and at the same time engaged tc
teach the Saratoga public school, which he did for four
Pollard has been actively engaged in
raising fruit, having had at different times as many as
1;o acres. He has realized $5.00 per acre from three -
year -old prunes, $75 per acre when four years old,
and $200 when fire years old. The best he ever real-
ized from prunes was $5;o per acre. In iSS7 he
realized $300 per acre from five- year -old peach - trees.
All-. Pollard has been a preacher for twenty -five
years. Ile began his ministry about the time he
commenced school- teaching, and has many times
preached three times a day. Has held protracted
meetings and taught school at the same time. For
the past three years he has been preaching in Santa
Cruz. The most of his efforts in this direction have
been gratuitous. The richness of his life has been
spent in the ministry, he having obtained from this
service the largest results. Mr. Pollard, in the death
Of his wife, February ?, 1SSS, met' with his greatest
loss. She was his constant companion and helper in
his Christian work. She was the mother of three
children, all of whom survived her. In 1S83 Mr.
Pollard bought a half interest in Washington College,
in Alameda County, where both he and his wife taught
for one year. This was the close of their teaching
having devoted about fifteen years to it and twenty -
five years to the ministry. He at present gives his
time to preaching. His present ranch consists of
forty acres, — thirty -four acres of French prunes,
four acres of pears, and two acres of peaches, there
being about 100 trees to the acre and ranging from
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MEMORANDUM i4 I
TO: Heritage Preservation Commission DATE: February 23, 1989
FROM: Valerie Young, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:
Secretary to Commission 2� 0 00 � �
Subdivision application for 20271 Merrick Drive (ot�0/ ko-L �
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The Planning Department has received an application for a
3 -lot subdivision at 20271 Merrick Drive. The property is
listed on the Heritage Resource Inventory and contains an
1880's cottage known as the Reverend Pollard Ranch House.
The application proposes the creation of three lots from the
one existing, with the potential for two new residences near
the cottage, one to the front and one to the east side.
Access to the two rear parcels would be provided by a private
cul -de -sac of approximately 130 feet in length. The applica-
tion also proposes demolition of the existing garage on the
east side of the residence and construction of a new garage
at the northeast side.
This application will be heard by the Planning Commission at
I its March 8, 1989 meeting. It is recommended that the Heritage
jyV Commission discuss the application and formulate its comments,
which will be forwarded to the Planning Commission for consider -
ation. A large map of the subdivision proposal will be available
at the HPC meeting.
Valerie Young
Associate Plan r
SAN JOSE WATER WORKS CENTRAL FIRE
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TECTION DISTRICT
BILL COTTON, GEOLOGIST ifTl�lzE Ginr1 ,
FROM: Miss lr:Tj --► .�A�aP,So .►
DATE: _ G - 6 _ g2
APPLICATION # AND LOCATION sb- �, -a24 2o2-II r✓1�(�K icK D{z.
OWNER'S NAME 6A,"OCL GS Pt Stz-r i
OWNER **S ADDRESS 20 271 M —A i en- le- I') A. roc c y G� �CSO-1 o
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Ta G2cw7� 3 Lo T SyaD r y l s o ri
(Incl. sq. footage)
DF 0, 500 i 2¢, -700 A+.)p 14 526 Sc2 FT
We have received the above application and have tentatively scheduled it
for the Planning Commission meeting of t..1w B l agq
Please submit your comments to the Planning Department by
Z so that we can incorporate your concerns into the
review proce s. Thank You.
REPLY:
A:Transmittal
1
13777 FRUITVALE
AVENUF.
SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 95070
(408) 887 - :34 :38
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COUNCIL MEMBERS:
TRANSMITTAL
Karen Anderson
Martha Clevenger
Joyce Hlava
TO:
David Moyles
Donald Peterson
CITY
ENGINEER
SARATOGA FIRE
DISTRICT
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
SANTA CLARA
VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
SAN JOSE WATER WORKS CENTRAL FIRE
;"OOTHER
TECTION DISTRICT
BILL COTTON, GEOLOGIST ifTl�lzE Ginr1 ,
FROM: Miss lr:Tj --► .�A�aP,So .►
DATE: _ G - 6 _ g2
APPLICATION # AND LOCATION sb- �, -a24 2o2-II r✓1�(�K icK D{z.
OWNER'S NAME 6A,"OCL GS Pt Stz-r i
OWNER **S ADDRESS 20 271 M —A i en- le- I') A. roc c y G� �CSO-1 o
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Ta G2cw7� 3 Lo T SyaD r y l s o ri
(Incl. sq. footage)
DF 0, 500 i 2¢, -700 A+.)p 14 526 Sc2 FT
We have received the above application and have tentatively scheduled it
for the Planning Commission meeting of t..1w B l agq
Please submit your comments to the Planning Department by
Z so that we can incorporate your concerns into the
review proce s. Thank You.
REPLY:
A:Transmittal
1
HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #35)
IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name: None
2. Historic name: Reverend Pollard Ranch House
3. Street or rural address: 20271 Merrick Drive
City: Saratoga
Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara
4. Parcel number: 393 -42 -017
Mr. � I�trS . �Spcs cHn
5. Present Owner: 1 Address: 20271 Merrick Dr.
City: Saratoga
Ownership is: Public:
6. Present Use: Residence
Zip: 95070
Private: X
Original Use Residence
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style: Pioneer Cottage
7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure and describe any major alterations from its original
condition:
This house sits on a secluded knoll surrounded by nearly 40 fruit trees
of every variety. The house is one -story in the front and two stories
in the rear, with the main living area over a basement. The structure
features a shallow - pitched hip roof with decorative brackets at the
eave. A wide front porch roof extends out from the house just below
the brackets. Horizontal board siding and casement windows add to the
pioneer style of the house. A family room was added to the rear, tying
the tank house to the main residence.
(photograph here)
8. Construction date:
Estimated: 1880
Factual:
9. Architect: Unknown
10. Builder: Unknown
11. Approx. prop. size
Frontage:
Depth:
approx. acreage: 1.17
12. Date(s) of enclosed
photograph(s): 1988
13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated:
No longer in existence:
14. Alterations: Veranda added in 19401s, family room added to rear in
1960's, tankhouse converted to bedrooms.
15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary)
Open land: Scattered buildings: X Densely built -up:
Residential: X Industrial: Commercial: Other:
16. Threats to site: None known: Private development: X Zoning:
Vandalism: Public Works project: Other:
17. Is the structure: On its original site? X Moved? Unknown?
18. Related features: Fruit trees
SIGNIFICANCE
19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates,
events, and persons associated with the site).
Rev. W. D. Pollard was an important person in early Saratoga - a
minister, school teacher and orchardist. Along with William Rice,
another orchardist, and the Disciples of Christ, Rev. Pollard
established the local Christian Church in 1878. Within two years, it
had its own building on Lumber Street (now Big Basin Way), just beyond
the Clef House building. Pollard and Rice also amazed local citizens
by planting some of the first orchards in Saratoga in 1876; they
planted an uncommon fruit at the time, the French prune. This house
was the original farmhouse for the 40 -acre ranch. The property is now
less than 2 acres and is surrounded by newer subdivisions.
20. Main theme of the historic resource:
(If more than one is checked, number
in order of importance.)
Architecture: Arts /Leisure:
Economic /Industrial:
Exploration /Settlement: X
Government: Military:
Religion: Social /Ed.:
21. Sources (List-books, documents,
surveys, personal interviews and
their dates).
F. Cunningham, Saratoga's First
Hundred Years, 1967; interviews with
George Whalen, Louise Garrod, Willys
Peck, Eleanor Ray, Eileen Blumenthal,
1988.
22. Date form prepared: 4/88
By (name): SHPC
Organization: City of Saratoga
Address: 13.777 Fruitvale Ave.
City: Saratoga Zip: Ca.
Phone: 867 -3438
Locational sketch map (draw and label site and
surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks):
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