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IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name: Van Arsdale House
2. Historic name: None
3. Street or rural address: 14690 Oak Street
City: Saratoga Zip: 95070
4. Parcel number: 517 -08 -43
5. Present Owner: Ralph & Helen Van Arsdale
City: Saratoga Zip: 95070
County: Santa Clara
Address: 14690 Oak Street
Ownership is: Public: Private: X
6. Present Use: Residence Original Use: Residence
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style: Queen Anne Cottage
7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure and describe any major alterations from its original
condition:
This simple cottage features a cross - hipped roof with a front - facing
gable to the left side of the entrance. All the gable ends are
decorated with horizontal rows of alternating square and scallop
shingles. In the upper peak of these gable ends is a radiating
spindlework pattern. The house is clad in horizontal bevel -sided
planks. The front stoop is decorated by square posts topped by round
balls. The square wood pieces in between appear modern. The wood sash
are double hung. The roofing material is composition shingle. The
house is topped by a decorative three - bracket based spindle at the
uppermost roof peak. The front porch originally spanned the entire
front of the structure. The projecting front gable has been added to
enlarge the house.
8. Construction date:
Estimated: 1900
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9. Architect: Unknown
10. Builder: Unknown
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11. Approx. prop.
Frontage: 501
Depth: 1501
approx. acreage:
12. Date(s) of enclosed
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13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated:
No longer in existence:
14. Alterations: Portion of porch removed, gable enlarged.
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: X Private development:
Vandalism: Public Works project: Other:
17. Is the structure: On its original site? X Moved?
18. Related features:
Zoning:
Unknown?
SIGNIFICANCE
19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates,
events, and persons associated with the site).
It is presumed that this small cottage originally belonged to a nearby
larger residence owned by Mrs. Sara Dale, on the E1 Quito Rancho land
grant. The larger residence burned down in the 19201s; this cottage
and its tank house were saved. Sara Dale died in 1921 and the property
passed to her daughter Louisa Dale, of San Francisco. The Van Arsdales
have owned the house since 1946; they received it from Mrs. Van
Arsdale's aunt, Anna M. Finley. Portions of the cottage remain on the
original mudsills.
Locational sketch map (draw and label site and
surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks):
N - - -.
20. Main theme of the historic resource:
(If more than one is checked, number
in order of importance.)
Architecture: X Arts /Leisure:
Economic /Industrial:
Exploration /Settlement:
Government: Military:
Religion: Social /Ed.:
21. Sources (List books, documents,
surveys, personal interviews and
their dates).
Interviews with Ralph Van Arsdale
and Melita Oden, 1984 -86.
22. Date form prepared: 4/88
By (name): SHPC
Organization: City of Saratoga
Address: 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
City: Saratoga Zip: 95070
Phone: 867 -3438
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'SARATOGA HISTORIC BUILDING SEARCH
PRELIMINARY FORM
The Heritage Preservation Commission for the City of Saratoga
invites you to join us in amending our Heritage Resource Inventory.
As we progress with this project, we will be refining our information
- adding new (old) structures and eliminating present ones that for
some reason fail to qualify as historic resources. Our greatest
source of information can be you, the interested citizens of Saratoga.
For the time being, this form is to be considered an informal
survey - i.e. the provisions of accurate historic identification as
set forth in the Heritage Preservation Ordinance need not be considered
binding on a possible candidate. We- merely want to know of any old
structures that have been previously overlooked - in out -of- the -way
places, behind big bushes, etc., and any pertinent information that
you might have on them.
Any of the following details that
greatly appreciated. Thank you for your
Perhaps together we can keep the past in
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II. Name of current owner(s):
III. Address of owner if not above:
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IV. Original owner or builder of property:
V. Year (approximate) of construction:
VI. Present condition of the property:
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VII. Original function of this property - residential /commercial:
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IDENTIFICATION
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alterations from its or-iginal cond'ition: major
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Approximate ,property s i,ze:
Location sketch map (draw and l'abel site
Lot size (in feet) Frontage, and surrounding streets road's and pro=
Depth
or approximate acreage
Condition (check one):
-Excellent W_ Good Fair C
.2riorated No longer in existence
Is the
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Threats to site:
None known Private Development ( ) Zoning (,) Public.Works Project ( )
Vandalism ( ) Other ( )
Primary exterior building material:
Stone ( ) Brick.( } Stucco ( ) Adobe ( ) Wood O Other ( )
Is the structure:
On its original site? Moved? ( ) Unknown ( )"
Year of initial construction / This date is:- Factual ( ) Estimated�K)
Architect (if known).:
Builder ( if known)
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Related features:
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Carriage'House ( ) Outhouse ( ) Shed(s) ( ) Formal garden s) ( ) Windmill ( )
Watertower /Tankhouse ( ) Other ( ) None )
SIGNIFICANCE
Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons
associated with the site when known):
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Source (books, documents, surveys, personal interviews, and their dates):
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July 13, 1988
13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGf1. CALIFORNIA 95070
(408) 867 -3438
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
14690 Oak Street
Saratoga, CA 95070
Van Arsdale
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Van Arsdale:
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
14690 Oak Street 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 restrictiong 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, please direct them to the Commission
through Valerie Young, our staff person,at City Hall (867- 3438).
One of the Commissioners will be happy to meet with you to discuss
the Inventory and answer any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission
Elizabeth Ansnes
Roy Cameron
Norm Koepernik
Shar Lyy��ndsness
Barb o aXoester
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HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #45)
IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name: Van Arsdale House
2. Historic name: None
3. Street or rural address: 14690 Oak Street
City: Saratoga -
Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara
4. Parcel number: 517 -08 -43
5. Present Owner: Ralph & Helen Van Arsdale Address: 14690 Oak Street
City: Saratoga
Ownership is: Public:
6. Present Use: Residence
Zip: 95070
Private: X
Original'Use: Residence
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style: Queen Anne Cottage
7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure and describe any major alterations from its original
condition:
This simple cottage features a cross - hipped roof with a front - facing
gable to the left side of the entrance. All the gable ends are
decorated with horizontal rows of alternating square and scallop
shingles. In the upper peak of these gable ends is a radiating
spindlework pattern. The house is clad in horizontal bevel -sided
planks. The front stoop is decorated by square posts topped by round
balls. The square wood pieces in between appear modern. The wood sash
are double hung. The roofing material is composition shingle. The
house is topped by a decorative three - bracket based spindle at the
uppermost roof peak. The front porch originally spanned the entire
front of the structure. The projecting front gable has been added to
enlarge the house.
(photograph here)
8. Construction date:
Estimated: 1900
Factual:
9. Architect: Unknown
10. Builder: Unknown
11. Approx. prop. size
Frontage: 50'
Depth: 150'
approx. acreage: .17
12. Date(s) of enclosed
photograph(s): 1988
13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated:
No longer in existence:
14. Alterations: Portion of porch removed, gable enlarged.
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: X Private development:
Vandalism: Public Works project: Other:
17. Is the structure:
18. Related features:
On its original site? X Moved?
Zoning:
Unknown?
SIGNIFICANCE
19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates,
events, and persons associated with the site).
It is presumed that this small cottage originally belonged to a nearby
larger residence owned by Mrs. Sara Dale,; on the El Quito Rancho land
grant. The larger residence burned down in the 19201s; this cottage
and its tank house were saved. Sara Dale died in 1921 and the property
passed to her daughter Louisa Dale, of San Francisco. The Van Arsdales
have owned the house since 1946; they received it from Mrs. Van
Arsdale's aunt, Anna M. Finley. Portions of the cottage remain on the
original mudsills.
20. Main theme of the historic resource:
(If more than one is checked, number
in order of importance.)
Architecture: X Arts /Leisure:
Economic /Industrial:
Exploration /Settlement:
Government: Military:
Religion: Social /Ed.:
21. Sources (List books, documents,
surveys, personal interviews and
their dates).
Interviews with Ralph Van Arsdale
and Melita Oden, 1984 -86.
22. Date form prepared: 4/88
By (name): SHPC
Organization: City of Saratoga
Address: 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
City: Saratoga Zip: 95070
Phone: 867 -3438
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