The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutSaratoga Avenue 13915HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #55) IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: None 2. Historic name: McGrew - Atkinson House 3. Street or rural address: 13915 Saratoga Avenue City: Saratoga 4. Parcel number: 393 -45 -023 5. Present Owner: M. & H. Moran City: Saratoga Ownership is: Public: 6. Present Use: Residence DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style: Pioneer Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara Address: 13915 Saratoga Avenue Zip: 95070 Private: X Original Use: Residence 7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: This is a simple two -story pioneer style house with multi -paned double hung windows complementing the shiplap siding. The house features a round creek -rock stone chimney and rock wall around the residence and driveway entrance. The house appears to have had an addition in rear at a later date. (photograph here) 8. Construction date: Estimated: Factual: 1880 9. Architect: Unknown 10. Builder: Unknown 11. Approx. prop. size Frontage: 170' Depth: 149' approx. acreage 12. Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s): 1988 13. Condition: Excellent: Good: X Fair: Deteriorated: No longer in existence: 14. Alterations: Addition to rear of house 15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary) Open land: 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 house was originally the home of G.W. McGrew in the 18801s; he is believed to have been Saratoga's first poet. He is buried in a quaint marble - enclosed grave in Madronia Cemetery. Some also believe that this home may have been a preliminary or interim residing place of Mrs. Mary Ann Day Brown, abolitionist John Brown's widow, during her years in Saratoga which were between 1881 and 1883. 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is checked, number in order of importance.) Architecture: 1 Arts /Leisure: Economic /Industrial: Exploration /Settlement: Government: Military: Religion: Social /Ed.: 21. Sources (List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews and their dates). F. Cunningham, Saratoga's First Hundred Years, 1967; Santa Clara Heritage Resource Inventory, 1979; Melita Oden, Historian, 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): NORTH 1AX CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING DEPARTMENT IDENTIFICATION n Street Address c� �CL`C7�iU�� Avenue Historic Name He, 6y-e,\,j / Aeon' "S"'On (h Present Owner 0)o_1 aeh cA and t e,� e1n T, M oro -n Address 7jq �� SCi,rGG's a \e�, �cye1Ut v 01150-1 U CULTURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY INVENTORY # PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN /��(( (:date) APN ,5q J-69- DE _ rg, :Sd�)h 'Esrbwh'a HUu5p..') Present Use ,P.�IC�Q►�li�. Original :Use 1,esl -Aenc-e, Other Past Uses ' DESCRIPTION Briefly describe the present phys=ical appearance of the site or structure-and describe any major alterations from its original condition: h.om -e �'s pGtyrv�_ec� Q Ch%r=ynal-e IY1a�� `n�� Y�� 1.S Gl.��vj� l,uC��l �'� :; ��•�� Gov h} cr�Y, o-n er�°�� , c �. , T h -e �k�e �oV� l� an6 a Approximate property size,: Lot size (in feet) Frontage VA B Zj' Depth '-, I qq or approximate acreage Condition (check one): EYeellent (A Good ( ) Fair (') zriorated ( ) No longer in existence ( ) Is the feature: .Altered ?,(,) Unaltered? (') Location sketch map (draw and label site and surrou.ndi,ng streets, roads, and 'pro- minent landmarks) P Threats to site: None known ( ) Private Development ( ) Vandalism ( ) Other ( ) Primary exterior building material: Zoning ( ) Public.Works Project ( ) Stone ( ) Brick ( ) Stucco ( ) Adobe ( ) Wood (X) Is the structure: On its original site? Moved? ( ) Unknown ( ) Year of initial construction Architect (if known) Builder ( if known) Related features: Other ( ) I'M) _ This date is: Factual (A Estimated ( ) Barn ( ) Carriage House ( ) Outhouse ( ) Watertower /Tankhouse ( ) Other ( ) SIGNIFICANCE Shed(s) (X) Formal garden(s) ( ) Windmill ( 1 None Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site when known): was .0he �eyN.\ P vra v l d�,u�r, e o -t' -�h� �`d Ow o� � X P k V') cli-hoh p uv�n� ��. �Iea v-5 a s LzJ� l - �� cad `� Source (books, documents, surveys, personal interviews, and their dates): H,eLLA0- 0dOr\, Iqi� n \ c �� r kkr JP, �e5()UXXC- �.� u,nni n ham s 160X� rrs-L �un�,►'�cl ea 1 C� Form prepared by:,Z'lc.�j(,1�;�vr Date: r - e:Z IN W 62� - - CCU a� A �� SS July 13, 1988 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 95070 (408) 867 -34:38 Mr. and Mrs. Malachy Moran 13915 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Moran: 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 13915 Saratoga Avenue 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 Anshes Roy Cameron Norm oepernik Shar n. Xandsness Bar ar Voeyteg Warren Heid, Chairman w N 0 1;) 00 O I I 1 1 f - -- - - - - -- 1250 ---- ._-------- -------t. F F -A-fcE --- 0 811 ApncF gH A Dpz E A V / L- /V —� FICt l c K � DEC K x� %,zo EX/ST /+ G 7- i - �FATN o �b , _ - 1 SECOND U"I T ` EXISTI&IG GARAGE ti Z4.,c32 TO 8E REM VFZ)— 1 80 0 — G1.0 _ - - -- - -- ' woo D DEC ONE CAR X2.0 I GARAGE t i TRELLIS EXI C, TI lOX /8 -- __ _ r 3W OAx 1 TWO CAS MAW 14O (J S44 �CA�AE G% X /ST/A C— - - - -, \ a 15.0 A5 PRA L - �L-GATE i - r7A, IIVFWAY� 0 RE:�� J IE Tom-^ EX I ST /AJ6 A SIPHALT L)RJVEWAY -r �' _ ► 9 I p I I NE v/ FE Ai %� i2 -SEWER LinrE - -- I -- - - - - -= - -1 OA1( /O `P. U. E. E SNR;�� per, -- F--------------- { - - - -- - - -- -- -�- �° f WR p0a �---� ' rlO OAK WATC-R LIKIE FH '889 WA, ` -- - - - - -- o SARATO6A AVEIJUF PLOT PLAN FO nILc / = za 17 % 22 PRINTED ON NO. 7000H CIEARPRINT • AI AI # 393 _ 45 -023. ADDRESS: 13915 SIPATOGA AVE. OVVNER M ✓ MORAN E X / ST /MG USE: MA /" £)WEL I-I&I G ZOINE.J)ISTRICT: R -/-20)000 LOT Sl Z F : 22,560,5F . SIZE OF STRUCTOR — EX/ ST/gG FROPGSrD Fl R ST F�OoR /82G moo SFCO&ID F40rOR 3z3/t - GARA Cie (TO 8,' R'Ln�IOV.ED> 284 --- TWO CqR GARAGE -- 400 Oh/,F CAR (5A)?AGE - /80 TO T/-1 L 2 494 1280 TOTAL :FL 00R gRCAi = 2494L -281 f 13eO ALZOWASkE FLoo� A1P: A 4� 4Q SF j/`4PERV1aUS ARCA : Ex/ST/nl LIP- PROPOSFED S'-rRJcr,. 2494 — Z64 2210 i�330 Q )RJVi A1AY5. PATNS, 4233 /44 G443 /5-24 -S'/ TE Co VC- RAGE - 'k ^ X413 /5'k 79'07 SF Nc ALLowa�� 4570 /O lc'G SF l� 2 5T�2`!" -� /STORY Q `l SFD SITS SFD SLOPE AT ZUItDINg SITE = 4- -2 %; D ►J J AVERA � SITE SLOPE = 9,3ia AVE A h V /CJAIJTY MA P N. T. S. �- �y P. 13ECE�V.ER MAR 6 1989 PLANNING DEPT. - L- EXHIBIT A SUP- 89 —04 - ME `0 i o- 4 -O i E � i I to 41_G cat f 1 I I FI ft IXX111CY VA XV. 1VVVX (:LCAXI'NIIYF • - , - 11 1 - STOAT, pL A N VlEin/ SACK ELEVATION Its �AiT�� r rn�n��v vn nV. INNn {.{LARr1111Y1 • ,c • S -ru ^ca -- Crw0 CAR GATA';, FLAN i EL E VATI O &i (h /o,i�r/n/- ,EXI s T SIDE) (/ IA1ill 1)VIEL LING) , ASPHALT !! I BLUE , _ r CLAPBOAPL? VVH STUCCO DECK AkID } 14011 S WHITC ,FLOOR c /tile - - I PLAN N ' ,E L k VATIQI,J 5007- ,q -WGST SIDE) V/1 1 i` - — i r, f- •.- I .+ v v .- -.0 tJ I %. A. A. A a FT If, I E Z ,E VA T/ 0 Al (IVORT-H-EAST Sl n �) (SEC O,AJz) UAJrT) 5`C C0wD U I7) P LA l\I - V I E V� HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #55) IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: None 2. Historic name: McGrew - Atkinson House 3. Street or rural address: 13915 Saratoga Avenue City: Saratoga 4. Parcel number: 393 -45 -023 5. Present Owner: M. & H. Moran City: Saratoga Ownership is: Public: 6. Present Use: Residence DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style: Pioneer Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara Address: 13915 Saratoga Avenue Zip: 95070 Private: X Original. Us6: Residence 7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: This is a simple two -story pioneer style house with multi -paned double hung windows complementing the shiplap siding. The house features a round creek -rock stone chimney and rock wall around the residence and driveway entrance. The house appears to have had an addition in rear at a later date. (photograph here) 8. Construction date: Estimated: Factual: 1880 9. Architect: Unknown 10. Builder: Unknown 11. Approx. prop. size Frontage: 170' Depth: 149' approx. acreage 12. Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s): 1988 13. Condition: Excellent: Good: X Fair: Deteriorated: No longer in existence: 14. Alterations: Addition to rear of house 15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary) Open land: 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: 18. Related features: On its original site? X Moved? Zoning: Unknown? 0 SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site). This house was originally the home of G.W." McGrew in the 18801s; he is believed to have been Saratoga's first poet. He is buried in a quaint marble- enclosed grave in Madronia Cemetery. Some also believe that this home may have been a preliminary or interim residing place of Mrs. Mary Ann Day Brown, abolitionist John Brown's widow, during her years in Saratoga which were between 1881 and 1883. 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is checked, number in order of importance.) Architecture: 1 Arts /Leisure: Economic /Industrial: Exploration /Settlement: Government: Military: Religion: Social /Ed.: 21. Sources (List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews and their dates). F. Cunningham, Saratoga's First Hundred Years, 1967; Santa Clara Heritage Resource Inventory, 1979; Melita Oden, Historian,. 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): NORTH VF f'` C- K s /�ovr � C i oe _n by