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July 13, 1988
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13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 95070
(408) 867 -3438
Bonnie J. Antoniono
Thelma Melton et al
14493 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
Dear Ms. Antoniono:
The Saratoga Heritage Preservation
completed a comprehensive Inventory of
community. We are pleased to notify
building at 14495 Big Basin Way meets
included on this list.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Karen Anderson
Martha Clevenger
Joyce Hlava
David Moyles
Donald Peterson
Commission has recently
historic resources in our
you that your commercial
the criteria for being
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 restrictions 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 questions,
through Valerie Young, our
One of the Commissioners will
the Inventory and answer any
Sincerely,
please direct them to the Commission
staff person at City Hall (867- 3438).
be happy to meet with you to discuss
questions you may have.
Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission
Elizabeth Ansnes
Roy Cameron
Norm Koepernik
Sharon� andsness
BarbArAoester
Heid,
HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #5 )
IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name: None
2. Historic name: Hutchinson Building
3. Street or rural address: 14495 Big Basin Way
City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara
4. Parcel number: 503 -24 -015
5. Present Owner: Thelma Melton et al
City: Saratoga
Ownership is: Public:
6. Present Use: Commercial /apartments
Address: 14493 Big Basin Way
Zip: 95070
Private: X
Original Use: Market /Meeting Hall
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style: Pioneer
7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure and describe any major alterations from its original
condition:
The walls of the lower story of this structure are 10 inches thick.
The first story side wall is constructed of sandstone. The store front
is tile and stucco, and the modern awning is metal. The second story
windows have been modernized, and the stucco has been added over wood
siding. The second story also features the use of glass block windows.
This building lost its original appearance when it was "modernized" in
the late 1940's or early 19501s.
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Construction date:
Estimated:
Factual: 1884
Architect: Unknown
Builder:
John Hutchinson
Approx. prop. size
Frontage: 50'
Depth: 150'
approx. acreage:
Date(s) of enclosed
photograph(s): 1988
13. Condition: Excellent: Good: X Fair: Deteriorated:
No longer in existence:
14. Alterations: Reconditioned stucco walls; upper story windows
15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary)
Open land: Scattered buildings: Densely built -up: X
Residential: Industrial: Commercial: X Other:
16. Threats to site: None known: X Private development: Zoning:
Vandalism: Public Works project: Other:
17. Is the structure: On its original site? X Moved? Unknown?
18. Related features:
SIGNIFICANCE
19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates,
events, and persons associated with the site).
This is one of two commercial buildings in the Saratoga Village built by
John Hutchinson, a pioneer of the 18501s. He also owned the Saratoga
Limestone Quarry, and in 1886 he was appointed Postmaster. A meat market
originally occupied the lower level and a meeting hall was located on the
upper floor.
20. Main theme of the historic resource:
(If more than one is checked, number
in order of importance.)
Architecture: 2 Arts /Leisure:
Economic /Industrial: 1
Exploration /Settlement:
Government: Military:
Religion: Social /Ed.:
21. Sources (List books, documents,
surveys, personal interviews and
their dates).
Santa Clara County Heritage Resource
Inventory, 1975 & 1979; F. Cunningham,
Saratoga's First Hundred Years, 1967;
Butler, Valley of Santa Clara, 1975.
22. Date form prepared: 4/88
By (name): SHPC
Organization: City of Saratoga
Address: 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
City: Saratoga Zip: 95070
Phone: 867 -3438
Locational sketch map (draw and label site and
surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks):
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