HomeMy WebLinkAboutPeach Hill Road 15320HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #49)
IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name: Carey House
2. Historic name: None
3. Street or rural address: 15320 Peach Hill Road
City: Saratoga
Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara
4. Parcel number: 517 -22 -96
5. Present Owner: D. J.& T. Carey
City: Saratoga
Ownership is: Public:
Address: 15320 Peach Hill Road
Zip: 95070
Private: X
6. Present Use: Residence Original Use: Residence
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style: Monterey Colonial
7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure and describe any major alterations from its original
condition:
This house is clad in pink stucco and features a red tile roof, typical of
the Monterey Colonial style. The main wings of the house are two - story.
There is a cross gabled wing to the left and a single -story wing set at an
oblique angle on the right. The central wing has the typical wooden
balcony over the central section, framing the entranceway which is marked
by a heavy carved wood door deep set in a simple surround, giving the
impression of very thick walls. To the right of this central entry, the
second story is slightly cantilevered; the overhang is decorated by carved
wood beam ends. This portion of the central wing has a shallow bay window
on the ground floor and a symmetrical pair of casement windows above. The
chimney rises at the end of this two -story section and is made of painted
stucco topped by a red tile cap echoing the style of the house. The house
sits on a rise in several acres of well -kept and attractive grounds.
8. Construction date:
NN.. .icy `�' ' / Estimated:
i! Factual: 1929
9. Architect: Birge Clark
10. Builder: Unknown
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11. Approx. prop. size
YJ- Frontage: 166'
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r a rox. acreage: PP e: 3.0 g
12. Date(s) of enclosed
�� photograph(s) : 4/88
13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated:
No longer in existence:
14. Alterations:
15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary)
Open land: X Scattered buildings: 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).
This is probably the only house in Saratoga designed by Birge Clark.
Most of Clark's work is in Palo Alto, and his firm is still
producing buildings today. The house was built in 1929 at a cost of
$36,000. The original owner lived in the house only one year. It
was then owned by the Wrights until 1963, when it was purchased by
the Behel family. The Careys bought the house in 1983.
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).
Interview with Teresa Carey,
February, 1987.
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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CULTURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY
INVENTORY #
PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN (date)
Street Address 2 J —320 101a Mhi,1 LRd - APN
Historic Name
Present Owner TWf hAua-
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Address k'?om/ -/
Present Use
Other Past Uses
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Original Use
Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major
alterations from its original condition:
Approximate property size:
Lot size (in feet) Frontage
a
Depth'
or approximate acreage
Condition (check one):
Excellent ( ) Good ( ) Fair ( )
Deteriorated ( ) No longer in existence ( )
Is the feature:
Altered? ( ) Unaltered? ( )
:,
Location sketch map (draw and label site
and surrounding streets, roads, and pro-
minent landmarks)
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' Threats to site:
None known ( ) Private Development ( )
Vandalism ( ) Other ( )
Zoning (,-) Public Works Project ( )
Primary exterior building material:
Stone ( ) Brick ( ) Stucco ( ) Adobe ( ) Wood ( ) Other ( )
Is the structure:
On its original site? ( ) Moved? ( ) Unknown ( )
Year of initial construction Jq This date is: Factual ( ) Estimated ( )
Architect (if known)
Builder ( if -known)
Related features:
Barn ( ) Carriage House ( ) Outhouse ( )
Watertower /Tankhouse ( ) Other ( )
Shed(s) ( ) Formal garden(s) ( ) Windmill ( )
None ( )
SIGNIFICANCE
Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons
associated with the site when known):
Source (books, documents, surveys, personal interviews, and their dates):
Form prepared by: Date:
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July 13, 1988.
13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 95070
(408) 867 -3438
Mr. and Mrs. David Carey
15320 Peach Hill Road
Saratoga, CA 95070
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Carey:
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
15320 Peach Hill Road 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 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, 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
Sharo)h Landsness
Barb Ay Voest
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Warren Heid, Chairman
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HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #49)
IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name: Carey House
2. Historic name: None
3. Street or rural address: 15320 Peach Hill Road
City: Saratoga
4. Parcel number: 517 -22 -96
Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara
5. Present Owner: D. J.& T. Carey
City: Saratoga
Ownership is: Public:
Address: 15320 Peach Hill Road
Zip: 95070
Private: X
6. Present Use: Residence Original. Usk: Residence
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style: Monterey Colonial
7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure and describe any major alterations from its original
condition:
This house is clad in pink stucco and features a red tile roof, typical of
the Monterey Colonial style. The main wings of the house are two - story.
There is a cross gabled wing to the left and a single -story wing set at an
oblique angle on the right. The central wing has the typical wooden
balcony over the central section, framing the entranceway which is marked
by a heavy carved wood door deep set in a simple surround, giving the
impression of very thick walls. To the right of this central entry, the
second story is slightly cantilevered; the overhang is decorated by carved
wood beam ends. This portion of the central wing has a shallow bay window
on the ground floor and a symmetrical pair of casement windows above. The
chimney rises at the end of this two -story section and is made of painted
stucco topped by a red tile cap echoing the style of the house. The house
sits on a rise in several acres of well -kept and attractive grounds.
8. Construction date:
Estimated:
Factual: 1929
9. Architect:
Birge Clark
10. Builder: Unknown
11. Approx. prop. size
Frontage: 166'
Depth: 23b'
approx. acreage: 3.0
12. Date(s) of enclosed
photograph(s): 4/88
13. Condition: Excellent: X
14. Alterations:
Good: Fair: Deteriorated:
No longer in existence:
15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary)
Open land: X Scattered buildings: Densely built -up:
Residential: X Industrial: Commercial: 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 probably the only house in Saratoga designed by Birge Clark.
Most of Clark's work is in Palo Alto, and his firm is still
producing buildings today. The house was built in 1929 at a cost of
$36,000. The original owner lived in the house only one year. It
was then owned by the Wrights until 1963, when it was purchased by
the Behel family. The Careys bought the house in 1983.
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).
Interview with Teresa Carey,
February, 1987.
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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• • • San Jose Mercury News ■ Tuesday, May 2. 1989 513
B.M. Clark,,
Palo Alto's
1st architect
Birge Malcolm Clark, Palo Al-
to's first architect and the man
whose Early California designs
helped shape the city's character,
died Sunday after suffering a
stroke while on vacation in Cairo,
Egypt.
He was estimated to have de-
signed 450 buildings, including
many Peninsula
elementary
schools. Thirty of
his buildings are
on the Palo Alto
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Inventory of His -
toric Buildings;
one is a state his -
toric landmark;
and three, includ-
ing the elegant
Clark and charming
Palo Alto Post,
Office on Hamilton Avenue, have
received national recognition.
Among his buildings are the
President Hotel on University Ave-
nue, the Senior Center on Bryant
Street, the Lucie Stern Community
Center on Middlefield Road and
the Cardinal Hotel on Hamilton.
Mr. Clark designed 98 houses in
Palo Alto and 39 at Stanford, using
the style he described as Mission
Revival, Spanish Colonial or Cali-
fornia Colonial — a style he said
was indigenous to California.
Lou Henry Hoover house
Probably the most familiar is
the Lou Henry Hoover house at
Stanford. It was built in 1919 for
Herbert Hoover and his wife. It is
now the home of university Presi-
dent Donald Kennedy.
Mr. Clark graduated from Stan-
ford in 1914 with a major in art, a
minor in engineering and four
years of play on the university rug-
by team.
He went immediately to Colum-
bia University and earned a mas-
ter's degree in architecture.
With the outbreak of World War
I, he and friends from Columbia
went to balloon school on Staten
Island and enlisted in the balloon
corps, which helped guide the fire
of artillery troops. He commanded
the 3rd Balloon Company for 14
months in France and was at the
Baccarat Sector, the San Mihiel
offense, the Meuse - Argonne offen-
sive and part of the Army of Occu-
pation until 1919.
When he returned to Palo A'.lo.
Mr. Clark opened a practice, main-
ly designing residences. During the
f planning of a home for Sidney
Townley, an astronomy and math-
ematics professor, Mr. Clark be-
came reacquainted with his daugh-
ter, Lucile, who was secretary to
the dean of men. In her spare time,
she agreed to write Mr. Clark's)
"specifications." The couple were
married in June 1922. l
Only architect until 1932 — The city's population at that
time was still under 6,000; Mr.
Clark was the area's only architect
until 1932.
Throughout his career, he stayed
close to the Stanford community,
teaching architecture from 1950 to
1972 and keeping a season seat on
the 40 -yard line for Cardinal foot-
ball games.
Lucile Clark died in 1986.
Birge Clark is survived by his
four sons: Richard Clark of Menlo
Park, Dean and Malcolm Clark of
Los Altos and Birge Clark of Fair
Oaks, near Sacramento. He is also
survived by a sister, Dr. Esther
Clark of Palo Alto; a brother, Don-
ald Clark of Coronado; 17 grand-
children and six great-grandchil -
dren.
At Mr. Clark's request, no ser-
vices will be held. The family pre
fers contributions to the Palo Alto'
Medical Foundation.
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State of California —The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Ser. No.
HABS��AER Loc SHL No. NR Status
UTM: A C
HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY B D
IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name:
2. Historic name: 1
3. Street or rural address: 1.5 -3 R1, 2-0 P"k&k `' ko6Ld
City J ro-/ 9A Zip S10 - y County gaA L VAtA--,
4. -Parcel number:
5. Present Owner: ' V ' J� yt/►� Jt y ,SA- Ca M(,� Address:
-City. Zip Ownership is: Public Private.
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6.. Present Use: =r L Original use:
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style:- l</► -�1. a'(�Q//�'� )' 8i C �'`L ' ' `S'\ :,�h C--6 to Yik
7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its
.original condition:.
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DPR 523 (Rev. 11/85)
8. Construction date: C 2q
Estimated Factual x
9. Architect
10. Builder
11. Approx. property size -(in feet)
Frontage 166 1 Depth 23D
or approx. acreage. 3
12. Date(s) of enclosed phptograph(s)
13. Condition: Excellent Good Fair Deteriorated No longer in existence
14. Alterations: —
15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary) Open land _.Scattered buildings / Densely built -up
Residential Industrial Commercial Other:
16. Threats to site: None known _�L Private development Zoning Vandalism
Public Works project Other:
17. Is the structure: On its original site? V1,?7' Moved? Unknown?
18. Related features: - i �a �� �'�t.i -( ��d � 7A- �q1A ).AIL
SIGNIFICANCE
19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site.)
�'� Ewa . t'e 6 �� o
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 /Education
21. Sources (List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews
- "" and their dates). _
22. Date form prepared
By (name)
Organization (r>
Address:
City Zip
Phone:
State of California —The Resources Agency
• DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
MASTER FILE HISTORIC RESOURCES DATA ENCODING SHEET
NOTE: The numbers in parentheses indicate either the number of characters (letters, numbers, punctuation marks, spaces) that may
be entered or the number of lines that may be checked.
( 1. Ser. No. —
City Zip (4) Form No. (1-4)
USGS Quad Map No. (4)
10. Registration Status (1):
Prop. No. (0-4) _1) listed —date (6) / / 4) may become eligible
._2) determined eligible — _5) eligible local listing
year (2) _6) ineligible for above
_3) appears eligible ,7) undetermined
2. UTM Zone (2) Easting (6) Northing (7)
A
B
C
D
3. Property Name:
Common Name (30):
Historic Name (40):
Parcel No, (0 -17).
4. Address:
11. Property Given Registration Status as (1):
_1) part of district
_2) individual property
—3) both of above
12. NR Class Category (1):
1) district — No, of properties (0 -3)
_2) site
_3) building
—4) structure
—5) object
13. Other Registration (0 -9)
Number (0 -5) Street Name (4 -20) _1)Historic Am. Big. Survey
_2) Historic Am. Eng. Rec.
Nearest Cross Street (0 -20) _3) National Hist. Landmark
_4) State Historic Park
City/Town (3 -20)
Vicinity of
Zip code (5) City/Town (J) 14. Property Attributes:
County 3- letter designator (3)
5. Type of Ownership (1 -7):
1) unknown
2) federal
3) state
6. Present Use (1 -6):
`1) unknown
_2) commercial
3) residential
7. Year of Initial Construction:
4) private
5) county
6) city
7) special district
4) private non -comm.
5) public
6) none --
Individual Property (4)
District (8) —
8. Architect(s) (0 -25):
Builder(s) (0 -25):
.4. Year of Survey (2):
DPR 660 (Rev. 12/83)
1) unknown
_2) sing. family prop.
—3) mutt, family prop.
—4) ancillary big,
—5) hotel /motel
._ 6) comm. big. 1 -3 st.
7) comm, big. over 3 st.
—8) industrial big.
_ 9) public utility big.
_10) theatre
_11) engineering struct.
_12) civic auditorium
_13) cmnty cntr /soc. hall
_14) government big.
_15) educational big.
_16) religious big.
—17) R/R depot
—18) train
19) bridge
20) canal /aqueduct
—21) dam
6) Cal. Historical Landmark
7) County Pt. of Hist. Interest
8) Local Listing
9) County /Regional Park
5) other
_22) lake /river /reservoir
—23) ship
—24) lighthouse
_ 25) amusement park
_26) monument /mural /gravestone
_27) folk art
_28) street furniture
_29) landscape architr.
_30) trees /vegetation
___31) urban open space
_,32) rural open space
_33) farm /ranch
—34) military property
_35) CCC/WPA structure
—36) ethnic minority property
ethnic group (5 -20)
—37) highway /trail
_38) women's property
40) cemetery
—39) other
15. Architectural Plans
and Specifications: Yes No
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�D. John Carey is the president and chair-
man of the board of Integrated Device
Technology, Inc., a $50 million per year
electronics manufacturer headquartered in
Santa Clara.
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late of the
University of Liverpool, he spent four years
in Canada before coming to the U.S.
Carey lives near Villa Montalvo with his
wife, Terry, and their two children and `
three stepchildren.
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