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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSaratoga Los Gatos Road 20330IDENTIFICATION 1. Common ,name: Villa Deodara 2; Histor_c: name.: The Deodars. 3. Street or rural address:; 2:03aO,Saratoga- 'Lose Gatos Road City; Saratoga zip; :. 95070 County.: Santa Clara 4.. Parcel number: 517 -11 -003' 5,. Present :Owner: Cor S,. & Kandes Bregman Address: 20330 Saratoga- Los .Gatos Rd. City: Saratoga Zip:, 950710' Ownership is: Public: Private::: X 6. Present Use:: Residence Original Use: 'DESCRI-PT.ION 7a.,. Architectural style,:' Mediterranean Villa..' Residence. I y p p y 1 appearance. of the site or 7b. Briefly Structure desand bedescribe, any t majorlcalterations from its original condition: The external appearance 'of this; two- story' rectangular, home has been restored by its present owners to its original beauty. Nothing has been added. 'to the 'main structure,, though the back porch has -been enclosed to make a garden room. and, '.bar. and the roof. timbers were exposed on the interior. The entire int erior. has been restored., with a mahogany panelled study installed on the lower floor. The entire",gard`en.landscaping has.been redesigned with the exception,of the.magnifiddht deodar ,cedar trees for which the house has been named:.. The house is of redwood construction, including the'_ballustrade along the front. The entire house is stucco on the exterior. The impressive front door is of Honduran mahogany. The original ldnds'capinq included vineyards in the front and at one time sported one of Saratoga's, first t_ennis,courts. The vineyards have; been replaced by a lawn and there is a new white ornate ironwork gate at the entrance;. 8. Construction date.: Estimated':, Factual: 1912 9. Architect:; Unknown 10. Builder: Unknown '11. App,ro.x. prop. size: Frontage: 11,GI Depth: 320.51' approx,. acreage.: ;.`81. 12. Date (ss) of enclosed photograph (s)­: 1988 13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated: No longer in existence: 14. Alterations: Back porch area enclosed. 15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary) Open land: Scattered buildings: Densely built -up: X 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: The former carriage house at the rear of the property has been converted for use as a garage. A pool has been added to the back. SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, .events, and persons associated with the site). This home was built by the J. G. Kennedys in 1912. They were from Palo Alto and Edith Kennedy was from a prominent San Jose family in the lumber business. The land was purchased from T. S. Montgomery, whose home was nearby. He had purchased 100 acres from Hannah McCarty; all of this land was once part of the E1 Quito Rancho Mexican land grant. In 1921 it was sold to the Richard Hams, another prominent Saratoga family. The Ham and Kennedy children attended Oak Street School (Saratoga School) and daughter Charlotte taught Joan Fontaine and Olivia DeHavilland at Sunday School. They installed one of Saratoga's first tennis courts which has since been removed. The current owners purchased it in 1980, and have restored it to its 1912 elegance. 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). Melita Oden, historian, 2/86; Cor and Kandes Bregman, 1986. 22. Date form prepared: 4/88 By (name): SHPC Organization: City of Saratoga Address: 13777 Fruitvale Avenue City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 Phone: 867 -3438 Locational sketch map (draw and label site and surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks): I NORTH 1 d S Wi S It " la/ o� ea C���� o0 0&M&UQ)0& July 13, 1988 13777 FRUITVALE WENUF. • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 (408) 867 -3438 Mr. and Mrs. Cor S. 20330 Saratoga -Los Saratoga, CA 95070 Bregman Gatos Road Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bregman: 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 20330 Saratoga -Los Gatos 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 restriction's 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 Sharop Landsness Barbk/ Voester/ arren Held, Chairman .VIA HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #65) IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: Villa Deodara 2. Historic name: The Deodars 3. Street or rural address: 20330 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara 4. Parcel number: 517 -11 -003 5. Present Owner: Cor S. & Kandes Bregman Address: 20330 Saratoga- Los Gatos Rd. City: Saratoga Ownership is: Public: 6. Present Use: Residence Zip: 95070 Private: X Original* Use: Residence DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style: Mediterranean Villa 7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: The external appearance of this two -story rectangular home has been restored by its present owners to its original beauty. Nothing has been added to the main structure, though the back porch has been enclosed to make a garden room and bar area, and the roof timbers were exposed on the interior. The entire interior has been restored, with a mahogany panelled study installed on the lower floor. The entire garden landscaping has been redesigned with the exception of the magnificent deodar cedar trees for which the house has been named. The house is of redwood construction, including the ballustrade along the front. The entire house is stucco on the exterior. The impressive front door is of Honduran mahogany. The original landscaping included vineyards in the front and at one time sported one of Saratoga's first tennis courts. The vineyards have been. replaced by a lawn and there is a new white ornate ironwork gate at the entrance. (photograph here) 8. Construction date: Estimated: Factual: 1912 9. Architect: Unknown 10. Builder: Unknown 11. Approx. prop. size Frontage: 110' Depth: 320.51' approx. acreage: .81 12. Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s): 1988 13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated: No longer in existence: 14. Alterations: Back porch area enclosed. 15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary) Open land: Scattered buildings: Densely built -up: X 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: The former carriage house at the rear of the property has been converted for use as a garage. A pool has been added to the back. SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site) This home was built by the J. G. Kennedys in 1912. They were from Palo Alto and Edith Kennedy was from a prominent San Jose family in the lumber business. The land was purchased from T. S. Montgomery, whose home was nearby. He had purchased 100 acres from Hannah McCarty; all of this land was once part of the E1 Quito Rancho Mexican land grant. In 1921 it was sold to the Richard Hams, another prominent Saratoga family. The Ham and Kennedy children attended Oak Street School (Saratoga School) and daughter Charlotte taught Joan Fontaine and Olivia DeHavilland at Sunday School. They installed one of Saratoga's first tennis courts which has since been removed. The current owners purchased it in 1980, and have restored it to its 1912 elegance. 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). Melita Oden, historian, 2/86; Cor and Kandes Bregman, 1986. 22. Date form prepared: 4/88 By (name): SHPC Organization: City of Saratoga Address: 13777 Fruitvale Avenue City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 Phone: 867 -3438 Locational sketch map (draw and label site and surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks): NORTH v -o �w ` State of California —The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Ser. No. HABS HAER Loc1k"' SHL No UTM: A HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY I B NR Status C D _ IDENTIFICATION j ]''� 1. Common name: � Q 1 ll!90 a iQ y-- 2. Historic name: 3. Street or rural address: S Cit a Zip County Tf (f&i47 h. 4. Parcel number. _ J S/ 7 5. Present Owner: ��g1724 /7 . Address: City Zip Ownership is: Public -/ Private. !---" 6. Present Use: PegIde,r e-'c Original use: DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style: 7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its .original condition: DPR 523 (Rev. 11/8,5) 8. Construction date: Estimated Factual 9. Architect 10. Builder .��^► iC.Iixil� 11. Approx. property size .tin feet) Frontage 4! 0 Depth. s� _ 2 or approx. acreage, • &/ 12. Date(s) of enclosed photographs) 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—Private development Zoning Vandalism_ Public Works project Other: 17. Is the structure: On its original site ? MovedT Unknown? 18. Related features: SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site.) 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is checked, number in order of importance.) Architecture Vol Arts & Leisure Economic /Industrial I/ 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 Address: City Phone: Zip nzo r2,,O - �1 •r .,+, �r ��. , ,tier *, � • :��h.:�}� �',•;� J: ` .•., tN- �'��7:Yv�..� {.i�.r�`'r- N- i.`�1' '' � r.r.. .'�, •ale -��i �.�;.`...,,�� e`ari�.�II':.3 ^..�, +�i .e''�•.;� .�t• • ,/' �'�_. ,.aet •,'L'� t1.r, ,�•� .+'. i f.� i tip..,, . Not d r ,t- _ v� -V�• �:a . —1 1( kt w J r H:. �; Ilk 6 Villa Deodora 20330 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road As you enter the protective walls from the busy road you find yourself in an island of quiet serenity. The large expanse of lawn sets off this spectacular two story Italian or Mediterrean villa that was built about 1912, the same time that James D. Phelan started to build his summer residence, Villa Montalvo, ,lust down the road. Architecturally these two homes are very similiar. Both have stucco exteriors and beautiful balustraded balconies, the ones at Villa Deodora being of redwood. In the style of Italian Villas the windows are typically in 2's or 3's. The Villa ", however small, may have an elegant and impressive character without interferring with convenient internal arrangment. The house is flanked by two enormous Deodora Cedar trees; hence,•the name, Villa Deodora. In earlier days it was referred to as The Deodoras. The present owners purchased this home in 1980 from Alex and Ann Horvath, who had owned it since 1956. Before the Horvaths, the home was owned by the Richard K. Ham family from about 1921 to the late 1930's. The orginal owners were J.G. and Edith Pierce Kennedy. Edith was from a prominent family which owned a lumber company in San Jose. Mrs. Kennedy purchased the land in 1912 from T.S. Montgomery who owned about 100 acres in the area that he had purchased from Hannah McCarty. Montgomery was owner of the property where Our Lady of Fatima Villa convalesent home now stands. He is credited with donating the land in front of this property for the electric railway that ran to Los Gatos. The beautiful stone walls that were built by him still exist. It is believed that the first tennis court in Saratoga was located at The Deodoras. This property is part of the orginal Quito Rancho. The house sits on nearly an acre and occupies approximately 4000 sq.ft. There has been mayor restoration and interior decoration done in the past five years, but no walls have been moved and the exterior of the home remains the same. A lavish dose of TLC has been used to bring back and preserve the orginal 1912 flavor in most areas of the home and garden. The house is heated with hot water and in the rooms you will find beautiful radiators. Some of these have been moved from one room to another so as to show off the more interesting ones, but they are all orginal. The owners have also moved windows and pedestal sinks from one room to another. It was very important to them to preserve the 1912 look of the home. As you enter notice the beautiful wood grain in the front door which is made of Honduran Mahogany. To your right is a glass sliding door leading into the living room. There is also a pocket door separating the living and dining rooms. I'm sure these helped on drafty nights' In the entry there is a lovely bronze of a dutch mother and child. As you move from room to room notice the dutch influence throughout the home. The present owner (husband) was born in Holland and came here as an exchange student when he was eighteen. Most of the owners' collection of paintings and bronzes are 19th century pieces done by dutch artists or artists who studied in Holland. The green guest room is the only room with electric base boards. It is believed that these were added for extra warmth for in -laws. The room has a nice view of the pool, patio and its own view to another small patio and rose garden. The armoir is a French piece. In the bathroom the green marble floor is new and was chosen to follow the green and black color scheme in the orginal shower. When the present owners purchased the house the bath tub was "built in "; in other words one could not tell that it was a claw footed tub. What a delightful surprise! Isn't this a striking room? These last two rooms comprise the Green Room Suite. The next room had not been remodeled when I wrote this in February. I know it is another guest room but when I saw it, it was unpainted, had no furniture, had stained and paint - splattered floors, and at least two layers of old wallpaper showed through the part of the wall that had been stripped of old paint. It was waiting to undergo metamorphosis! Up stairs ",,The guest room is quite enchanting with its low and lovely sloped /C!- ceiling. The window seat, low windows and book cases give it the U�A feeling of being a child's room. This is carried out by the present owners' use of a small sleigh bed. The bathroom followed the orginal color scheme of the blue shower. Notice the small sized bath tub. The pedestal sink is orginal. This is called the Blue Guest room. I think the contrasting molding is such an interesting accent in this room against the dark blue walls. The idea to contrast molding with the walls is used in several rooms of the home. These two rooms make up the Blue Room Suite. Now we move to the owners' bedroom suite and their favorite room which is the sitting room ajacent to their bedroom. What a sunny and light room with so many windows and its wonderful views to both the front and back gardens! The mirrored column is the chimney from the living room fireplace. The bed is placed in the middle of the master bedroom to draw attention and to en30y the many angles and interesting slopes of the ceiling in this room. The master bathroom has the interesting contrast molding treatment also. The two pedestal sinks are orginal but the large /oversized bathtub is new. It must be wonderful to relax here, amid the plants and enjoy the view of the garden and swimming pool. The pool was added by the present owners and was the focal point when designing the backyard. They wanted the yard to be symmetrical and began with the pool in the center and then developed the area around it. The back stairway links the master suite to the main floor near the kitchen. Perfect for a late night snack! The kitchen has been remodeled to include new counters and cabinetry. The floor is made of pine and was discovered under layers of linoleum. It is much softer than the oak floors found in the rest of the home but it has a very nice look after having been sanded, stained and sealed. This was done to virtually all of the floors in the house. A small walk- through pantry connects the kitchen with the dining room. The focal point in the dining room is the massive french buffet. It is interesting to note that this was the first piece of antique furniture that the owners purchased for their home. The built -in china cabinets were installed when the house was constructed. The present owners added the glass shelves. Under the dining table on the floor is a bell which is used to ring for the servants when the host is ready for the next course! You'll notice many lovely old plates displayed in this room. The two matching flowered ones on the wall are from a set that was the wedding china of the husband's parents. The paintings in this room are all done by dutch painters. The matching chandeliers are new. You enter the living room through the second set of sliding glass doors. Probably the focal point in this room is the georgeous fireplace and mantle. It, like the front door, is also carved from Honduran Mahogany. Notice the beautifully carved leaves. This fireplace was lovingly stripped of layers of paint to reveal its elegant wood. The walls are covered with moird" fabric that has been backed and used as wallpaper. The beautiful armoir is from France and is a very old 18th century piece that was constructed without nails, using only pegs.. The trunk is a metal one that belonged to the wife's grandmother. The painting of the pensive dutch girl looking out the window, probably awaiting the return of her husband or fiance, was painted by an artist named Krabbe who was born in London and studied in Amsterdam. There are several bronzes: the Dutch girl was done by 19th century artist Emil Jespers and the other two bronzes are Chinese. The last room of the house is referred to as the Bar Room. This room was opened up a bit, by adding an entry from the living room, the tile floor and ceiling fans. The beam ceiling that had been previously covered up was exposed. The watercolor painting on the wall of Villa Deodora was done by an artist named Feight, who was commissioned to do stationary that included a drawing of the home. He later presented the owners with the watercolor painting. From here you leave the home for the patio, pool and gardens in the back of the house. The present owners retained all of the mayor trees and shrubs which include many fruit trees, redwoods, a large avacado tree, and camellias in addition to the already mentioned Deodoras. You may notice the large BBQ in the back which was here when the house was purchased in 1980 (as a birthday present for the wife!).The garage was originally a carriage house. Along the east side of the house is a smaller patio and a new rose garden. The stucco wall that you pass through was added recently, as well as a complementary one on the other side of the house. The wooden door in the stucco wall was retreived from a house dust down the road that was being remodeled. It certainly looks as if it has been here all along! I think the combination of arches and rectangular openings all through the house add interest. Barbara Voester February 1986 Based on conversations with the owners. Whiffen,American Architecture Since 1780 ��� . 1 �� `y� G,���r� � J � �-� Gl;; • ..G � �� Y �� •� ��� `�(� v 1����� �� Air conditior Assessments Dr Fixtures Garacle Garbage disposal Heater Insulation Landscaping Patio Plumbing Remodeling Roof improvements 220 volt line Walks Wall a er Water softener TOTAL PART III Tax service Termite investigation Termite report *Title Dolicv TOTAL PART VII Transfer Total to Form 2119 Line 4. PART VIII. — FIXING —UP EXPENSES Paint Win PART IV. — TOTAL INCURRED COSTS I TOTAL PART VIII TOTAL PART IV (SUM OF PARTS I II & 111) Transfer Total to Form 2119 Line 8. COMPUCRAFT BCP84 * May Be Deducted as a Moving Expense. 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COMPUCRAFT 1983 E1RP83 Villa Deodora 20330 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road As you enter the protective walls from the busy road you find yourself in an island of quiet serenity. The large expanse of lawn sets off this spectacular two story Italian or Mediterrean villa that was built about 1912, the same time that James D. Phelan started to build his summer residence, Villa Montalvo, dust down the road. Architecturally these two homes are very similiar. Both have stucco exteriors and beautiful balustraded balconies, the ones at Villa Deodora being of redwood. In the style of Italian Villas the windows are typically in 2's or 3's. The "Villa ", however small, may have an elegant and impressive character without interferring with convenient internal arrangment. The house is flanked by two enormous Deodora Cedar trees; hence, the name, Villa Deodora. In earlier days it was referred to as The Deodoras. The present owners purchased this home in 1980 from Alex and Ann Horvath, who had owned it since 1956. Before the Horvaths, the home was owned by the Richard K. Ham family from about 1921 to the late 1930's. The orginal owners were J.G. and Edith Pierce Kennedy. Edith was from a prominent family which owned a lumber company in San Jose. Mrs. Kennedy purchased the land in 1912 from T.S. Montgomery who owned about 100 acres in the area that he had purchased from Hannah McCarty. Montgomery was owner of the property where Our Lady of Fatima Villa convalesent home now stands. He is credited with donating the land in front of this property for the electric railway that ran to Los Gatos. The beautiful stone walls that were built by him still exist. It is believed that the first tennis court in Saratoga was located at The Deodoras. This property is part of the orginal Quito Rancho. The house sits on nearly an acre and occupies approximately 4000 sq.ft. There has been mayor restoration and interior decoration done in the past five years, but no walls have been moved and the exterior of the home remains the same. A lavish dose of TLC has been used to bring back and preserve the orginal 1912 flavor in most areas of the home and garden. The house is heated with hot water and in the rooms you will find beautiful radiators. Some of these have been moved from one room to another so as to show off the more interesting ones, but they are all orginal. The owners have also moved windows and pedestal sinks from one room to another. It was very important to them to preserve the 1912 look of the home. As you enter notice the beautiful wood grain in the front door which is made of Honduran Mahogany. To your right is a glass sliding door leading into the living room. There is also a pocket door separating the living and dining rooms. I'm sure these helped on drafty nights! In the entry there is a lovely bronze of a dutch mother and child. As you move from room to room notice the dutch influence,throughout the home. The present owner (husband) was born in Holland and came here as an exchange student when he was eighteen. Most of the owners' collection of paintings and bronzes are 19th century pieces done by dutch artists or artists who studied in Holland. The green guest room is the only room with electric base boards. It is believed that these were added for extra warmth for in -laws. The room has a nice view of the pool, patio and its own view to another small patio and rose garden. The armoir is a French piece. In the bathroom the green marble the green and black color scheme present owners purchased the hou, words one could not tell that it delightful surprise? Isn't this comprise the Green Room Suite. floor is new and was chosen to follow in the orginal shower. When the Be the bath tub was "built in "; in other was a claw footed tub. What a a striking room? These last two rooms The next room had not been remodeled when I wrote this in February. I know it is another guest room but when I saw it, it was unpainted, had no furniture, had stained and paint - splattered floors, and at least two layers of old wallpaper showed through the part of the wall that had been stripped of old paint. It was waiting to undergo metamorphosis? Up stairs `- The guest room is quite enchanting with its low and lovely sloped ceiling. The window seat, low windows and book cases give it the feeling of being a child's room. This is carried out by the present owners' use of a small sleigh bed. The bathroom followed the orginal color scheme of the blue shower. Notice the small sized bath tub. The pedestal sink is orginal. This is called the Blue Guest room. I think the contrasting molding is such an interesting accent in this room against the dark blue walls. The idea to contrast molding with the walls is used in several rooms of the home. These two rooms make up the Blue Room Suite. Now we move to the owners' bedroom suite and their favorite room which is the sitting room aaacent to their bedroom. What a sunny and light room with so many windows and its wonderful views to both the front and back gardens? The mirrored column is the chimney from the living room fireplace. The bed is placed in the middle of the master bedroom to draw attention and to enjoy the many angles and interesting slopes of the ceiling in this room. The master bathroom has the interesting contrast molding treatment also. The two pedestal sinks are orginal but the large /oversized bathtub is new. It must be wonderful to relax here, amid the plants and enjoy the view of the garden and swimming pool. The pool was added by the present owners and was the focal point when designing the backyard. They wanted the yard to be symmetrical and began with the pool in the center and then developed the area around it. The back stairway links the master suite to the main floor near the kitchen. Perfect for a late night snack? The kitchen has been remodeled to include new counters and cabinetry. The floor is made of pine and was discovered under layers of linoleum. It is much softer than the oak floors found in the rest of the home but it has a very nice look after having been sanded, stained and sealed. This was done to virtually all of the floors in the house. A small walk- through pantry connects the kitchen with the dining room. The focal point in the dining room is the massive french buffet. It is interesting to note that this was the first piece of antique furniture that the owners purchased for their home. The built -in china cabinets were installed when the house was constructed. The present owners added the glass shelves. Under the dining table on the floor is a bell which is used to ring for the servants when the host is ready for the next course? You'll notice many lovely old plates displayed in this room. The two matching flowered ones on the wall are from a set that was the wedding china of the husband's parents. The paintings in this room are all done by dutch painters. The matching chandeliers are new. You enter the living room through the second set of sliding glass doors. Probably the focal point in this room is the georgeous fireplace and mantle. It, like the front door, is also carved from Honduran Mahogany. Notice the beautifully carved leaves. This fireplace was lovingly stripped of layers of paint to reveal its elegant wood. The walls are covered with moird fabric that has been backed and used as wallpaper. The beautiful armoir is from France and is a very old 18th century piece that was constructed without nails, using only pegs. The trunk is a metal one that belonged to the wife's grandmother. The painting of the pensive dutch girl looking out the window, probably awaiting the return of her husband or fiance, was painted by an artist named Krabbe who was born in London and studied in Amsterdam. There are several bronzes: the Dutch girl was done by 19th century artist Emil Jespers and the other two bronzes are Chinese. The last room of the house is referred to as the Bar Room. This room was opened up a bit, by adding an entry from the living room, the tile floor and ceiling fans. The .beam ceiling that had been previously covered up was exposed. The watercolor painting on the wall of Villa Deodora was done by an artist named Feight, who was commissioned to do stationary that included a drawing of the home. He later presented the owners with the watercolor painting. From here you leave the home for the patio, pool and gardens in the back of the house. The present owners retained all of the mayor trees and shrubs which include many fruit trees, redwoods, a large avacado tree, and camellias in addition to the already mentioned Deodoras. You may notice the large BBQ in the back which was here when the house was purchased in 1980 (as a birthday present for the wife ?).The garage was originally a carriage house. Along the east side of the house is a smaller patio and a new rose garden. The stucco wall that you pass through was added recently, as well as a complementary one on the other side of the house. The wooden door in the stucco wall was retreived from a house dust down the road that was being remodeled. It certainly looks as if it has been here all along? I think the combination of arches and rectangular openings all through the house add interest. Barbara Voester February 1986 Based on conversations with the owners. Whiffen,American Architecture Since 1780 gl< I ha,) AAn Z - t 'j -gam a�.��� -a- off. ' I� 2-f —zs� l,c, tc z l 2 o a� -- + ya h ova - a UJIA� oxca n cQ .eat 20 " . A-dr�v v� �) ate. 44 a A� g GL o- � � P. Q /k'&Z 'M ct-d/ Client's Name 1983 - TAX COMPUTATION WORKSHEET rrnro Ai Salary, Wages & Tips 4 Total Interest 5 Less: Reimbursement Dividends Two Earner Deduction Sch. W. Less Exclusion (Federal Only) (b) Spouse 1 Wages State Tax Refund 2 Sch. C, F Unemployment Compensation 3 Total Earned Alimony Received 4 Adjustments Pensions 5 Line 3 minus 4 Business Income or (Loss) Sch. C. Farm Income or (Loss) Sch. F. Gross Rents Depreciation Other Expenses Net Income or (loss) from Rents Partnership Income (Loss) Estates or Trusts S Corporations WPT ref. less credit( ) Capital Gains & Losses Sch. D. Supplemental Gains & Losses 4797 Other Income TOTAL INCOME Employee Business Expense Alimony Paid Disability Income Exclusion Pavments to IRA Payments to Keogh Payments to SEP Foreign Income Exclusion Penalty on early Withdrawal of Military Exclusion Moving Expenses 1 Transportation 2 Travel Pre -move Total ( t i "nto ) j jEoxpensepof 2106 2440 2555 Adjusted Gross Income 1 Medicines & Drugs 2 Less: 1 % AGI 3 Net Medicines & Drugs 4 Total Insurance Premium 5 Doctor, Dentist, Other 6 AGI X 5% 7 Lines 3,4,5, minus 6 8 Less: Reimbursement IL Total Medical Expense Taxes Interest Contributions Casualty Losses (less 10% AGI on Federa Miscellaneous Expense Child Adoption Expense Less: 3% AGI Net Child Adoption Expenses TOTAL ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS Less Zero Bracket Amount DO NOT SEND TO CC FOR PROCESSING FEDERAL STATE INCOME TAX gs Exemption Credit Credit for the Elderly Sch. R /RP 3903 Child Care Credit 2441 Investment Credit 3468 Energy Credit 5695 Other Credits Total Credits BALANCE ('Income Tax" minus "Total Credits") 3 Total (Limit to $3,000) 4 Total 5 Less: Reimbursement 6 Total Moving Expense Two Earner Deduction Sch. W. (a) Taxpayer (b) Spouse 1 Wages 2 Sch. C, F 3 Total Earned 4 Adjustments 5 Line 3 minus 4 6 Smaller of 5 (a) or (b) 7 line 6 X .10 ( Limit 1 Deduction for a Married Couple when Roth Work Other Ad iustments to Income TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS TO INCOME ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME I Subtract "Total Adjustments to Income" from "Total Income" STC83 r Total Income Tax Withheld on W -2's Amount Paid with Estimates & Extension Earned Income Credit Excess FICA /SDI Renter's Credit Other TOTAL PAYMENTS AMOUNT DUE IRS OR (REFUND) "Total Tax" minus "Total Payments" CC044 CC045 b SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED AND MADE A PART HEREOF: If 1 ..,.I ,1••.'... .n % 1 a Alexander, Horvath and At Conlon Horvath ALEXANDER HORVATH ANN CONLON HORVATH 'W:61.^OSY.ULL;.LI�:d.. t= fa:a'41.r'CJ� oFfIC JAI. .a {I. MARY C J - are • KD1A4r GUOI.rL • CCAALQ ell ap4u SANTA Q4&A COUNTY - •, AaY Ca= 'ic',xx, Gp,re, Dcc o, Pia; F 556,--.: 71 Tv O+dc+. a _ - - - - -s ;_ - ".. -F X56 7�:= 71 Escrute or ,oan Nu 14 0036'__ _ — RMMED.AT ThF PFQUfSI QE .' RECORDING REOUESTED BY SAW CLARA CDUN1 i 1 .LE (r*PANY SANTA CLARA_COUNTY_TITLE CO_ I SEP - J 19M RnAm LVhen Recowed mao To fir. and Mrs. Bor Brdgman �f `v 6EOW IL NINK RI]'" 20330 Saratoga Los Gatos Rd. / SUM CLARA COWN.OTSTL'IAL IVM Saratoga, Ca. — SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER S USE — MAIL TAX STATEMENTS TO CITY CONVEYANCE DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX S 365. 00 Id• S_ n /a - -- x crwn,N l,•(, nn Ihr•lOn•nL•.Jnnn ., a -re o _ JJ abDyt� lnV Sarat � aT "R _ :'11nv1 e•• ... LJ,... ....•. .. ..•.... .r. .♦ .r in un. . 11.�.•t r, ma.n.nU� AI t.,l •' APN 517 11 003 Code Area 15 043 _ _ — — �uh.,�..• . 1 1).•, t.u, nl o. Ayvnl delel nr Inq ,— I un. N..mr . -'SANTA CLARA COUMTY TITLE COMPANY GRANT DEED FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, ,ecelp t of which 1% he eby acknowledged, SURVEY MOD PR ES. FUND . FEE $10.00 ALEXANDER HORVATH AND ANN CONLON HORVATH, he,eby GRANT(S) to CDR S. BREGMAN AND KANDES K. BREGMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Joint Tenants the leal nlune,ly n the Oily of Saratoga County of Santa Clara Elate of California, de-1 lbed JS ' SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED AND MADE A PART HEREOF: If 1 ..,.I ,1••.'... .n % 1 a Alexander, Horvath and At Conlon Horvath ALEXANDER HORVATH ANN CONLON HORVATH 'W:61.^OSY.ULL;.LI�:d.. t= fa:a'41.r'CJ� oFfIC JAI. .a {I. MARY C J - are • KD1A4r GUOI.rL • CCAALQ ell ap4u SANTA Q4&A COUNTY - •, AaY Ca= 'ic',xx, Gp,re, Dcc o, Pia; J120w�: G" i EXHIBIT 'A" Order No. SJ 301190 LEGAL DESCRIPTION All that :ertain real property situate in the City of SARATOGA , County of Santa Clara, State of California, described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Southwesterly line of the Saratoga and Los Gatos Road, as the same now exists, distant thereon South 430 55' East 140 feet from the point of intersection of the Southwesterly line of the Saratoga and Los Gatos Road with the Sou•:seasterly line of Aloha Avenue; said point of beginning being or. said Southwesterly line of the Saratoga Los Gatos, distant thereon South 43. 55' East 140 feet from the inter- section of said line with the Northwesterly line of that parcel of land described in the Deed from Saratoga and Los Gatos Real Estate Associates, a corporation to J.P. Garlick, dated August 15, 1911 and recorded in book 373 of Deeds, page 358, records of SAnta Clara County, California; thence running South 43.55' East and along the Southwesterly line of said Saratoga and Los Gatos Road, 110 feet to the most Easterly corner of that certain parcel of land described in the Deed from T.S. Montgomery et ux, to Edith Pierce Kennedy, dated Decenber 19, 1912, and recorded in Book 396 of Deeds, page 332, records of said County of Santa Clara; thence along the Southeasterly line of said lane so described in the Deed to said Edith Pierce Kennedy, South 450 31' Best 320.51 feet to the most Southerly corner of said land so described in the Deed to said Kennedy, on the North- easterly line of Marden Avenue, thence North 43° 5S' writ 140 feet distant; thence running North 45. 31' East and parallel with the Southeasterly line of Aloha Avenue., 320.51 feet to the Poiat of beginning, and being a portion. of the Quito Rancho. Y r 8392159 dNING at a point on the Southwesterly line of SARATOGA AND tAS GATOS ROAD, as the same now exists distant thereon South 430 55' East 140 feet from the point of intersection of the Southwesterly line of SARATOGA AND LOS GATOS ROAD with the Southeasterly l;.ne of ALOHA AVENUE= said POINT OF BEGINNING being on said 8outhweiiterly line of the SARATOGA LOS GATOS, distant thereon South 410 55' East 140 feet from the intersection of said of said line with the Northwesterly line of thht parcel of land described in the Deed from SARATOGA AND LOS GATOS REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES, a corporation to J.P. GARLICK, dated August 15, 1911 and recorded in Book 373 of Deeds, Page 358, records of Santa Clara Munty, Chlifornial thence running South 43° 55' East and along the Southwesterly line of said SARATOGA MD LOS GATOS ROAD, 110 feet to the most Easterly corner of that certain parcel of land described in the Deed from T. S. MONTGOMERY ET UX, to EDITH PIERCE KENNEDY, dated December 19, 1912, and recorded in Book 396 of Deeds, page 332, records of said County-of Santa Claral thence along the Sout; Easterly line of said land so described in the Deed to said EDITH PIERCE KENNEDY, South 450 31' West 320.51 feet to the most So-atherly corner of said land so described in the Deed to said KENNEDY, on the Northeasterly line if HARDEN AVENUE, thence North 43° 55' West and along the Northeasterly line of HARDEN AVENUE, 110 feet to a point from which the point of inter- section of sail line of HARDEN AVENUE with the Southeasterly line of ALOHA AVENUE, bears North 43° 55' West 140 feet distant= thence running North 45° 31' East and parallel with the Southeasterly 'lien of ALOHA AVENUE, 320.51 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and being a portion of the QUITO RANCHO. C_ W W Cn m b 0 V v i O \ �,1 R N H T s' R N T E �. 1 7r N D r J ., ` askccl -do I%v do it.'" .. . We nrc• wr- Anrcrircur. Prescri-i uiwrists Y (1/)husc the conurlltional American hka (f co„sumilig curl' ,,curt,. We arc actil /A. the A q� ����°o �Il �� ����. nccu uznr of pionet,rs. We ca', sit-rl,,,lin,, to relvi-se the ..list, it np move � .fL � �l� d crud rur" nrcrrlalitr.... We are takin, individual brrddin,s and n•hok nci,lrbnrhaods that hint, bct, l 1IT.t--�� �J �p discarded unrl o'ving to nrakc Ihi'm lint, again. Presermliolrists our of �e- Hlo st(D. n(C . . . are rill_t,ns cf'tlle ftanre, not the post. Clem l_ahine. Nisn,nr rhe.�rr-Pi rrianc,r. :aB Are Un- Amrrieun!" Sizirch-April 1979. S ra tev G v Rc I aclef SARATOGA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COM, ISSION g r a p h i c d e s i g n - S h a r o n La n d s n e s s April 2®, 1986 ° 10 am - 4 pm �v _zz) iA-;e,& - Welcome... As you stroll down Big Basin Way, you should be aware that there is a Village Beautification Plan in the works. Many of the specifics (trees, paving, etc.) have already been approved or are in the process of being determined. We urge you to look around today with a critical eye. You will most likely note that the Village has the potential to be very attractive, but that the TLC that is now needed, the interest from the Saratoga public and the conscientious upgrading of the area by landowners and merchants- is yet to be forthcoming. The time is coming when Saratogans will need to demonstrate an interest in this Village or watch as it slowly deteriorates. We encourage you to become involved. The Saratoga Village is still the heart of our town. It is the commercial origin as well as the site of the first homes here. It is also all that is left to us with even a hint of the old pioneer town that used to be. We also want to extend our warmest thanks to the owners of the fine homes on the Tour today. The heart of the suc- cess of any preservation effort is the individual private property owner who is willing to go out of his (her) way to restore and preserve the town's architectural heritage represented by his home or commercial building. Today's Heritage Home Tour homes are no exception. We are very grateful to their owners for this rare opportunity to see beyond the front door. We extend a welcome to you for a second time and hope that you enjoy the day as much as we enjoyed preparing it for you. We also thank you again for your interest and support. Sharon D. Landsness Saratoga Heritage Commission PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 10 FOR A NOTE BEFORE YOU START .............................. .r PAUL . OrterS 257-7800 CONGRESS SPRINGS WINERY MIRASSOU WINERY 867 -1409 274 -4000 MT. EDEN WINERY 867 -9587 ALMADEN WINERY 269 -1312 DAVID BRUCE WINERY MARION & CO. WINERY 354 -4214 395 -7914 A. BELLA MIA (Bill Carlson):741 -5115 14503 Big Basin Way (show your ticket for a cold drink at this landmark building) B. TRATTORIA: 741 -1784 (in Village Square) 14510 Big Basin Way C. DUKE OF WELLINGTON: 867 -7070 Open for Brunch throughout the day... Corner of 5th and Big Basin Way D. GILLEY'S BISTRO: California Continental Cuisine, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner- 741 -1188 14471 Big Basin Way E. SARATO.GA FLORIST: 867 -4400 14572 Big Basin Way F. MARJOLAINE FRENCH PASTRIES: 867 -2226 14441 Big Basin Way G. AGES INTERIOR DESIGN (Ed Shuman):741 -1175 14416 Big Basin Way H. INTERNATIONAL COFFEE EXCHANGE: 741- 1185/6. 14471 Big Basin Way (Kathleen Amezcua) I. SARATOGA PLAZA BAKERY: 867 -9606 14400 Big Basin Way ACORN FLORIST & ACCENTS: 255 -0360 21275 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino CALIFORNIA CHEESE COMPANY: 288 -5151 1451 Sunny Court, San Jose 95116 GENE'S MARKET & INTERNATIONAL DELI: 18850 Cox Avenue, 374 -5198 CALIFORNIA HISTORY CENTER FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Anthony LopinaD President Stephen White, Vice President James C. Williams, Executiye Director Morton I. Levine, Treasurer Austen Warbutton, Legal Advisor David Bennion Linda Dahlberg Roy Roberts Yvonne Jacobsen C.A.Syvertson Will Lester Wardell Winslow For information on the California History Center Foundation call;(408)996 -4712 SARATOGA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Sharon D. Landsness, Chair Warren Heid, V. Chair, Architect Seonaid McArthur- Bielinski, Historian Barbara Voester, Historic Survey Coordinator Roy Cameron, County Planner, ret. Norman L. Koepernik, Restoration specialist (one member pending appointment) For information regarding the Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission calla (408) 867 -3438. Ms. Diana Lewis,in the Planning Department,is the staff person assigned to this Commission and can relay or answer any of your questions. Nhaollnk7ouy too o a WE WANT TO EXPRESS OUR SPECIAL THANKS, AGAIN, TO MR. ALAIN PINEL OF FOX & CARSKADON, REALTORS, SARATOGA (408) 996 -1100, FOR THE GENEROUS DONATION THAT ENABLED US TO MEET PRINTING EXPENSES. :,W OPEN U U OUS E o J SARATOGA HOSTOR5CAL PARK SARATOGA HI570R 0 C A L This "falsefront" building was built in 1904. Since that time, it has been used as: a drugstore, a creamery - restaurant, a grocery, a variety store and for 25 years it was a dress shop called "Swanee °s ". The building became a community bicentennial project when it was donated to the Saratoga Historical Foundation in 1975, and moved from Big Basin Way to its present location. -,aL ;.� ✓,,yam _4 o.. o 1. -' � 8771 Y'- _ . �•'ay> �-� -� =1' MCW1LLIAMS �H0USE�? This redwood redwood Pioneer Style cottage is one of the oldest remaining Saratoga homes of the 1850 °s. It was moved from Big Basin Way to its present location to save it from demolition. James McWilliams was Saratoga °s second blacksmith. The interior has been restored as nearly as possible in the style of the 1850 -1860 period and furnished appro- priately by the Saratoga Historical Founda- tion. Currently the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce has its office in this building. It Iffin AM rLIPUU BLOC LIOBRAR.Y Though the library building itself was not built until 1927, the library had been in existence since 1903. At the suggestion of David Bell, Saratoga took advantage of the experiment in traveling libraries, inau- gurated by the State Librarian. A box of books was placed at the Saratoga Drug Store and changed periodically. In 1914 the S.C. County Libary was established and shortly thereafter the Saratoga branch was opened. The Library continued to be headquarterd in the Saratoga Drug Store until 1921 when it moved to the Sunday School room of the Christian Church. Within a few years it had outgrown its quarters and a community -wide campaign for a new Library building was launched. Funds for the Library were raised entirely by public subscription and the building designed by architect Eldridge Spencer. The location was agreed upon and Sheldon P. Patterson, school board member, negotiated for the property. The property was donated by Mrs. Lillian Deoing. The library was dedicated to Patterson as a memorial upon his death a year later. With the dedication of the new Saratoga Community Library on Saratoga Avenue in 1978, the Village Library became VITA (Valley Institute of Theater Arts) and Friends of the Library. In 1985 this building, along with the McWilliams House, and the Saratoga Historical Foundation Museum were all designated as Saratoga Heritage Landmarks. Together they comprise the Saratoga Historical Park. MADROWA CER EMERY Madronia Cemetary, tucked away at the top of Oak Street, is one of Santa Clara County's most picturesque pioneer cemetaries and, one of the town's oldest institutions. It dates from 1850, when Jose' Ramon Arguello, owner of the Quito Rancho, donated one acre of his land grant for use as a burial ground. Official recording of burials began in 1854. The oldest standing monument dates the death of a man in his early twenties, in 1862. Madronia is the final resting place for many of Saratoga's earliest settlers, community leaders, and their families. A look at Madronia's headstones is a glance back into Saratoga's history. Notable names like Mary Brown, widow of John Brown of H a r p e r ' s Ferry, and old line Saratoga families abound. There are also the graves of more than 350 veterans representing the years spanning from the Civil War to Viet Nam; privates to admirals to generals. Look for the U.S. Government issued headstones of the Civil liar Veterans. These stones are about 12" wide by 24" high - weathered but still fairly legible. Madronia is also something of a horticultural preserve and wildlife sanctuary. Birds and squirrels make the trees their homes and deer can often be seen in the early morning. On the following page we have marked some of the horticultural specimens. *Please take care walking on the uneven turf here. Also, please remember that nothing is to be removed from the premises, except, of course, that particular feeling that comes from walking through old cemetaries - that you have walked close to history. K L e� VU LA DEODARA 20330 SAR ATOGA- LOS GATOS ROAD A large expanse of lawn sets off this spectacular two -story Italian or Mediterran- ean villa that was built about 1912, the same time that James D. Phelan started to build his estate, Villa Montalvo. Archim ectually, these two homes are very similar. Both have stucco exteriors and balustraded balconies, the ones of Villa Deodara being of redwood. The house is flanked by two enormous Deodar.Cedar trees, hence the name, Villa Deodara. The present owners purchased the home in 1980 from Alex and Ann Horvath, who had owned it since 1956. Before the Horvaths owned the home it belonged to the Hams from about 1921 to the late 1930's. The original owners were J.G. and Edith Pierce Kennedy. Edith was a member of a prominent family which owned a lumber company in San Jose. Mrs. Kennedy purchased the land in 1912 from T.S. Montgomery who owned about 100 acres in the area, formerly belonging to Hannah McCarty. Montgomery was owner of the property where Our Lady of Fatima Villa convalescent home now stands. He is credited with donating the land in front of this property for the electric railway that ran to Los Gatos. The stone wall, which 4. still stands along Saratoga -Los Gatos Road near Villa Deodara, was built by Montgomery. It has been added onto and preserved by the City of Saratoga. The house sits on nearly an acre and occupies approximately 4000 sq. ft. There has been major restoration and interior decoration done in the past five years_, but no walls have been moved and the exterior of the house remains the same. A lavish dose of T.L.C. has been used to bring back and preserve the original 1912 flavor in most areas of the home and garden. All of the original old radiators are still in use, and the more attractive ones have been moved to prominent locations in the house. Some windows and sinks have also been moved in the interest of improved design. The beau- tiful front door is made of Honduran mahogany. In the entry is a bronze of a Dutch mother and child. Notice the Dutch influence throughout the home. The pre -sent owner's Dutch heritage is very much in evid- ence here. In fact most of the owner's col- lection of paintings and bronzes are nine- teenth century pieces by Dutch artists, or artists who studied in Holland. The kitchen has been remodeled to include new counters and cabinetry. The original pine floor was discovered under layers of old linoleum. The rest of the floors in the house are of oak, all of which have been sanded, stained and sealed. In the living room is a beauti- ful fireplace and mantle, also carved from Honduran mahogany. This fireplace was care- fully stripped of layers of paint to reveal this elegant wood. In the last room, refer- red to as the Bar Room, the beamed ceiling that had been previously covered up was exposed. This room was opened up a bit by adding an entry from the living room. The original carriage house was converted into a garage. This home, admirable in its propor- tions and beautiful interior design, is a perfect example of preservation as well as impecable taste. Z) We would like to recommend, to those of you who would like to know more about Saratoga and Saratoga landmarks, that you purchase a copy of Saratoga's First Hundred Years, by Florence R. Cunningham. It is available through the Saratoga Historical Foundation, whose offices are located in the Saratoga "A great deal of the force of the preservation movement comes from contemporary architec- ture's failure to build well, its failure to build in a style that satisfies the needs of our cities and the needs of our senses. A lot of our belief in preservation comes from our Dear of what will replace buildings that are not preserved: all too often we Fight to save not because what we want to save is so good but because we know that what will replace it will be no better." Paul Goldberger. "New Direc- tions: Architecture and Presen'a- tion." In Preservation: Trnrnr (i an Ethic in the 1980s -There are many humble struc- tures in which 'George Wash- ington never slept' that form an important part of our visual surroundings. They represent fine craftsmanship, unique ar- chitectural character, perhaps also a picturesque quality that are not likely to be produced again in this day of mass production." William C. Shopsin. AIA. "Adapt- ing Old Buildings to New Uses." In Workbook. New York State Council on Architecture. 1974. � �11��� �;� �.�n � .• .. {�.',i.t'�'?� %, %.::?.= J.•�..: � ' �!(�; :b�1ii a •'�'�/ J . � , jv� I6 �• 1 C 1 t � I 25. SITE OF MARTIN MCCARTY'S TOLLGATE, 1850- 1851. In 1850 Martin McCarty built a road though the mountains to Campbell's sawmill up the canyon and erected a tollgate. He laid out the surrounding land and building lots. For a time the town was referred to as McCartysville and also as Tollgate. 26. HUTCHINSON BUILDING... 14495 Big Basin lday. Built in 1884 by John Hutchinson, this building is on the site of the first business building in the Village erected in 1854. The building has been altered. 27. SARATOGA STATE BANK ... 14421 Big Basin flay. now a bar) This brick building was constructed in 1913 and was Saratoga's first bank, the Saratoga State Bank, later serving as a branch of the Garden City Bank. 28. HOGG BUILDING BUSINESS CENTER...14415- 14413 Big Basin Way. Built in 1910 by Johnson Kerr and owned by Dr. Robert Hogg, a prominent Saratoga physician. The Saratoga Drug Store has been in the same location since 1910 (notice the original tin ceiling). 29. METHODIST- EPISCOPAL CHURCH ... 20490 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road. This little church building stands much as it did when constructed, in 1896. A belfry was added in 1903, and later modernized. It ceased to function as a church when it was sold to artist Theodore Mores in 1927, for a studio - gallery. 30. MEMORIAL ARCH AND STATE REGISTERED LANDMARK #435...In 1950, the Village of Saratoga was dedicated as a State Landmark. The arch, designed by Bruce Porter, was erected, in 1919, by a group of citizens as a memorial to soldiers lost in World [far I. The owners particularly acknowledge the services of Saratoga Carpet, Saratoga Handyman Shop, and Saratoga Hardware in their restoration effort. IT- SPECK 0USE� 14275 SARATOGA AVENUE The Peck's brown shingle, California Craftsman house was built in 1920, and has had only two previous owners. A Mr. and Mrs. John Higginbotham lived here for 30 years. After Mrs. Higginbotham died, in 1951, Willys Peck purchased the house from her estate. Mr. Higginbotham, who had been a lawyer in Chicago, and his wife were travel- ers who wrote books on their travels. Mr. Higginbotham also wrote a column of light commentary in the Los Gatos Mail News and the Saratoga Star. Mrs. Higginbotham had a bird sanctuary and one favorite quail's carved headstone can still be seen in front of the house. The house and garage origin- ally had copper roofs. .The roof on the house has been replaced but the copper roof remains on the garage. There have been many additions to the home, but major ones, such as the "Great Hall" (large open living area to the. rear of the house) and the upstairs master bedroom and deck were added by the Pecks. If ever a house mirrored the eclectic personalities of both the owners, this one does. Willys is a native Saratogan, copy editor of the San Jose Mercury News and an attorney. Betty moved to Saratoga after her marriage to Willys in 1952 and works as a kindergarten teacher at the Saratoga School on Oak Street. She has taught for 27 years in the Saratoga School District. Both the Pecks have been involved in. many major organizations in Saratoga at the grassroots level. In 1956 Betty founded the Easter - brook Farm School, now the Saratoga -Los Gatos Observation Nursery School. She also founded the Saratoga Community Garden in 1972. Willys was president of the Saratoga Historical Society from 1963 -1982, during which time the Saratoga Historical' Museum was established. He was a member of the Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Com- mission. He was president and played leading roles with the Federated Drama Group spon- sored by the Saratoga Federated Church. In 1975 the Peck's son, Bill, was a co- founder of the Valley Institute of Theater Arts. VITA has used the Peck's amphitheater for some of its productions. The Peck's just received the well deserved honor of being named as Saratoga-'s 1985 Citizens of the Year. Several treasures in the house can be attributed to the Chinese travels of Willys' grandfather who was a missionary -doctor in the 1870's. Others are from close family friends, relatives, or from Willys and Betty's mutual abiding interest in just about everything! Docents will be on hand 18. SPRINGER HOUSE...20770 Wildwood Way. This house is off the beaten track, built iu 1851 and is considered to be Saratoga's oldest home. James R. Springer was one of the first American immigrants to make the overland journey to California (1841). He had this house shipped, pre- fabricated, around Cape Horn for con- struction at this site. He also planted one of the earliest large orchards here. 19. GROVER HOUSE ... 14521 Big Basin Way. Built about 1895, this was the residence of a Mrs. Grover. 20. GREEN STORE BUILDING... 14519 Big Basin Way. Built in 1890 by Daniel McCarthy as a commercial building, then painted green. 21. SAMUEL CLOUD HOUSE ... 14503 Big Basin Way. Built in 1895 as a residence for Sam Cloud, who ran the general store next door. 22. CLOUD -SMITH GENERAL STORE ... 14501 Big Bsin Way. Sam Cloud's store was built in 1884. Eventually the business was taken over by his son -in -law, Thomas Smith. The stone walls of the building are 10 inches thick. 23. SAMUEL CLOUD'S HAY A FEED WAREHOUSE AND STABLE-20640 THIRD STREET. Built around 1890, it was used to store sacks of feed, dry goods, and hay in the loft. The basement served as a a stable. The path toward the back is referred to as Turkey Track Lane. 24. JUDGE FOSTER HOUSE Behind Village Square, relocated from 20680 Marion Road'. Judge Foster served as county roadmaster and Justice of the Peace from 1892 until his death in 1898. 12. JOHN HENRY HOUSE ... 14630 Big Basin Hay. An early, Pioneer Style house, built in 1869 by John Henry, the engineer for the Saratoga Paper Mill. Beautifully maintained, this is one of Saratoga °s oldest homes and still retains its original appearance on the exterior. 13. FABRETTI HOUSE ... 14669 Big Basin Way. Built in 1881, this was the home of Frank Fabretti, one of Sara toga °s.early settlers. 14. PETTIS LIVERY STABLE ... 14605 Big Basin Way (rear). This handsome red barn was built in 1898, by W.W. Pettis, to shelter horses for the Santa Clara Stage Line. The stage stopped regularly during its run over what is now Big Basin Way, to the summit of the Santa cruz Mountains. 15. ERWIN T. KING HOUSE ... 14605 Big Basin Way. Built about 1875, the home was the residence of E.T. King co -owner of the Saratoga Paper Mill. The residence later served as a stage -stop rumored to be named the Oriental Hotel, and as a gambling parlor and bar in the lustier lumbering era of Saratoga °s past. 16. MARSH- METZGER HOUSE ... 14599 Big Basin -lay. Built in 1909, by the wife and daughter of T.E. Marsh, a prominent Saratoga citizen, after his death. The lot was purchased from Hannah McCarty, as were most of the other lots in the area. 17. 14523 BIG BASIN WAY -THE BRAID BOX A 107 year old building, believed constructed as a residence in in the late 19th century. The basic purpose of preserwition is not to arrest lime but to mediale sensitirelN• frith the forces of change. It is to understand the present as a product of the pact and a modifier of the filture. John W. Lawrence. Dean, School of Architecture. I Tulane University. April 24, 1970. to answer your more specific questions. As you can see, this amazing home reflects the personal warmth of two dynamic people. 1�MOSSUON_ARY SETTLEMENT H0USE@.- 1468 3 OAK ST REST This home was built by Clarence George in 1897 and was known in its early days as the Clarence George House. In 1907 the Saratoga Congregational Church purchased the house for visiting foreign missionaries. From its earliest days the Saratoga Congregational Church was an enthusiastic supporter of missionary work, and the house is rumored to have been used for recuperat- ing missionaries. In 1900, the Saratoga Missionary Settlement had been organized to give council, comfort and assistance to returning missionaries. Hence, the name - Missionary Settlement House. St. Charles Street, which runs diagonally behind the house was built during the early days of Saratoga so the drivers of spring wagons and fringe- topped surreys of the 1880's and 1890's could pull the grade more easily and reach the homes "on top of the hill," thus making Oak Street more accessible to Lumber Street (now Big Basin Way). One of the very important points about this historic home is its Victorian architecture. It exemplifies the Queen Anne Cottage style, which is a scaled down version of a Queen Anne "Mansion ". It has the small scale classic detail and variety of textures (fishscale shingles and horizontal boards) which is typical. It also has bay windows, a veranda, high pitched roof, and gables; there are three prominent, oversized gables on this house. Notice, too, the decorative brackets, spindles, and roof ridge ornamentation. The high, twelve foot ceilings are typical of that era. The redwood construction is common in this area, and we can assume that the wood was cut and milled in the hills above Saratoga. This home, along with the cottage across the street, exemplifies a style popular in America from 1876. Terri and Woodrow Lomas purchased this. home from John and Joan Byrne is 1972. Before that, it was owned by Perry and Edna Crawford, who purchased it in about 1937. What the Lomases are doing to their home is a perfect example of historic preservation. They are preserving the exterior as is, and restoring the interior to its 1890 splendor. It is uncertain what constituted the original home. It is believed that the parlor, living and dining rooms, and front bedroom are the original part of the house. It is presumed that the kitchen, bath, and back bed room were added. We do know that in the early 1920's the house was as it is today. It is probable that the fireplaces were installed after the house was built and naturally electricity and plumbing have been added. We know that the sunporch was an addition. r 6. SARATOGA SCHOOL SITE...Originally the site of the Sons of Temperance Hall, which also housed the first public school room. Another school was built in 1869, became overcrowded and was raised up to put two new rooms under- neath. Again outgrown, in 1898 a hand- some Victorian school house was built, with a central tower, designed by local architect, Chas. Boosinger. This was again replaced by the building you see today, builtin1923. 7. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH PARSONAGE... 14666 Oak St. Built in 1886, this charming residence was built in conjunction with the pioneer Congregational Church, the first permanent religious organization in Saratoga. 8. WILLIAM KING H0USE ... 14672 Oak St. Built in 1870 as the home of William King, one of the owners and founders of the Saratoga Paper Mill. It is of redwood construction. The Kings were very prominent in community affairs. This home is a valued Saratoga desig- nated Heritage landmark. MISSIONARY SETTLEMENT HOUSE ... See description in front section of booklet. 9. MADRONIA CEMETARY See description in last section of booklet. 10. 14700 6th Street... Built in 1896, this residence was originally St. John's Episcopal Church. It has been greatly altered since its sale in 1919. 11. 14650 6th Street... Known also as the Nardie House, this tiny Victorian is of the era of the 1890'x. Recently sold, and designated a Saratoga Heritage Landmark, it will soon be restored and used as an office. �OK 1. BELL GR0VE ... This home at 20360 Saratoga -Los Gatos Rd. was built in 1904 by David C. Bell and his wife Lina. Located across from Villa Deodara, it is not recommended that you cross the highway to take a better look today. 2. WOODLEIGH ... This stately home at 20375 Saratoga -Los Gatos Rd., was built in 1911 by Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Wood upon their retirement to Saratoga from Minnesota. Mr. Wood was one of the orga- nizers of the first bank in Saratoga, and helped .form the Madronia Cemetary District, and a member of the Congregat- ional Church, and the Improvement Assn. Mrs. Wood served as president of the Saratoga Foothill Club and, with Mrs. Bell, donated the land upon which the Julia Morgan designed Clubhouse was built. 3. T. S. MONTGOMERY WALL... The wall, made of stones from the Saratoga Creek, dates back to 1913, when T.S. Montgomery and G.A. Wood donated the land for the widening of Saratoga -Los Gatos Road. The wall would border the Montgomery estate, now occupied by the Our Lady of Fatima Villa resthome. 4. VOLUNTEER FIRE hung on a steel on 4th St., ne BELL ... In tower over ar Lumber Way). It is now next t Fireman's Hall. 1903 the bell the jailhouse St.(Big Basin o present day 5. LUNDBLAD'S LODGE ... 14534 Oak Street., was a summer resort begun in 1918, by Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Lundblad. As it grew, the Lundblad's daughter Hazel Bargas, and her husband joined in the operation and after Mrs. Lundblad's death continued to operate the Lodge until about 1980. Most of the restoration work is being done by the owners, particularly Terri. Much planning and forethought have gone into the selection of the color schemes, wallpaper, molding and miriad other details which have been carefully researched and reproduced using photographs of the period. The hardware on the doors is original and has been restored by removing layers of paint. Restoration carpentry was done by Kennelly Construction, Saratoga. As you leave, be sure to notice the massive oak tree. It is also interesting to note how close to the street the house was built. In the 1890's the streets were much narrower. The restoration has been the owner's first priority; the garden will be next. The Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission is delighted to see yet another of our architectural treasures being carefully preserved. Giving credit where credit is due, we are very grateful to the Saratoga Historical Foundation for their reprint of Florence Cunningham's Saratoga's First Hundred Years. It was a most valuable source of information. They also have a very good Walking Tour Map on sale at the Historical Museum for 25 cents. The Saratoga Heritage Commission is only an advisory agency to the Saratoga City Council, not a source of historical data. Without the diligent efforts of the Saratoga Historical Foundation over the years, we would have lost track of most of the information we were able to pass along to you in this booklet. We want to express a very special thanks to Mrs. Melita Oden for her willingness to edit our material for this booklet. As Saratoga's designated historian, she has proven invaluable to us on many occasions. We also want to thank horticulturist Barrie Coate, of Los Gatos, for help with the map and plant specimen chart of Madronia Cemetery. Barrie has also been indispensable as a consultant to the Village Beautification Committee. A NOTE BEFORE YOU START ... As a guide to the historic sites and homes on this Tour, please turn to the Walking Tour Map on the next page. Also, please note that we will not be serving a full meal but a light refreshment only: You might consider stopping at a public phone along the route to make a reservation at one of Saratoga's outstanding restaurants. Several have supported this event and you will find them listed on the back page. The corresponding capital letter is marked on the Tour Map for easy locating. VILLAGE MERCHANTS THAT HAVE SUPPORTED-THIS EVENT ARE MARKED WITH CAPITAL LETTERS. YOU WILL FIND THEM LISTED ON THE BACK "The preservation of historic PAGE.. buildings and sites has now Q � become a part of the larger job en O of creating and managing com- D D plex environments. Preserve 30 7° one building and you preserve D O one building. Preserve the set- ting and the larger environment. 1 8 0 O ., ALOHA D Z and you keep open a thousand O D doors and opportunities fora D R better life for the entire 2O 3 O n community." "Townscape r 3 3 Grady Clay, and Landscape: The Coming Bat- 0 Z m deground." Historic PreserruNon. D __4 January —March 1972. Li m "The objective of preservation Fkeep D __4 4 0 S 6 7 0 0 0 0 9 0 is the retention of the full range O of styles, sensations and refer- LA O A K ST. ences that record the city's S�O history and achievements visu- 0 ally and environmentally to them in 10 T 'Q�FS the city's vital .;.{ mainstream." 29 Sr Ada Louise Huxtable, Will Thev Ever Finish Bruckner Boulevard? 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ONING'R1� ��7,�S2�IU 1474111ICXER K XENPTION- RHOREOYNERS.. *147418 T VI,CKERY AVE -SARAT.OGA- - - -- - - - -- -- �ov�rix.e55 },g- ofe ap ME; _50(t t 1A - - - - V - - -- - -- - - -- V - -- l Villa Deodora 20330 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road As you enter the protective walls from the busy road you find yourself in an island of quiet serenity. The large expanse of lawn sets off this spectacular two story Italian or Mediterrean villa that was built about 1912, the same time that James D. Phelan started to build his summer residence, Villa Montalvo, gust down the road. Architecturally these two homes are very similiar. Both have stucco exteriors and beautiful balustraded balconies, the ones at Villa Deodora being of redwood. In the style of Italian Villas the windows are typically in 2's or 3's. The "Villa ", however small, may have an elegant and impressive character without interferring with convenient internal arrangment. The house is flanked by two enormous Deodora Cedar trees; hence, the name, Villa Deodora. In earlier days it was referred to as The Deodoras. The present owners purchased this home in 1980 from Alex and Ann Horvath, who had owned it since 1956. Before the Horvaths, the home was owned by the Richard K. Ham family from about 1921 to the late 1930's. The orginal owners were J.G. and Edith Pierce Kennedy. Edith was from a prominent family which owned a lumber company in San Jose. Mrs. Kennedy purchased the land in 1912 from T.S. Montgomery who owned about 100 acres in the area that he had purchased from Hannah McCarty. Montgomery was owner of the property where Our Lady of Fatima Villa convalesent home now stands. He is credited with donating the land in front of this property for the electric railway that ran to Los Gatos. The beautiful stone walls that were built by him still exist. It is believed that the first tennis court in Saratoga was located at The Deodoras. This property is part of the orginal Quito Rancho. The house sits on nearly an acre and occupies approximately 4000 sq.ft. There has been mayor restoration and interior decoration done in the past five years, but no walls have been moved and the exterior of the home remains the same. A lavish dose of TLC has been used to bring back and preserve the orginal 1912 flavor in most areas of the home and garden. The house is heated with hot water and in the rooms you will find beautiful radiators. Some of these have been moved from one room to another so as to show off the more interesting ones, but they are all orginal. The owners have also moved windows and pedestal sinks from one room to another. It was very important to them to preserve the 1912 look of the home. As you enter notice the beautiful wood grain in the front door which is made of Honduran Mahogany. To your right is a glass sliding door leading into the living room. There is also a pocket door separating the living and dining rooms. I'm sure these helped on drafty nights! In the entry there is a lovely bronze of a dutch mother and child. As you move from room to room notice the dutch influence.throughout the home. The present owner (husband) was born in Holland and came here as an exchange student when he was eighteen. Most of the owners' collection of paintings and bronzes are 19th century pieces done by dutch artists or artists who studied in Holland. The green guest room is the only room with electric base boards. It is believed that these were added for extra warmth for in -laws. The room has a nice view of the pool, patio and its own view to another small patio and rose garden. The armoir is a French piece. In the bathroom the green marble floor is new and was chosen to follow the green and black color scheme in the orginal shower. When the present owners purchased the house the bath tub was "built in "; in other words one could not tell that it was a claw footed tub. What a delightful surprise! Isn't this a striking room? These last two rooms comprise the Green Room Suite. The next room had not been remodeled when I wrote this in February. I know it is another guest room but when I saw it, it was unpainted, had no furniture, had stained and paint - splattered floors, and at least two layers of old wallpaper showed through the part of the wall that had been stripped of old paint. It was waiting to undergo metamorphosis! Up stairs The guest room is quite enchanting with its low and lovely sloped ceiling. The window seat, low windows and book cases give it the feeling of being a child's room. This is carried out by the present owners' use of a small sleigh bed. The bathroom followed,the orginal color scheme of the blue shower. Notice the small sized bath tub. The pedestal sink is orginal. This is called the Blue Guest room. I think the contrasting molding is such an interesting accent in this room against the dark blue walls. The idea to contrast molding with the walls is used in several rooms of the home. These two rooms make up the Blue Room Suite. Now we move to the owners' bedroom suite and their favorite room which is the sitting room ajacent to their bedroom. What a sunny and light room with so many windows and its wonderful views to both the front and back gardens! The mirrored column is the chimney from the living room fireplace. The bed is placed in the middle of the master bedroom to draw attention and to enjoy the many angles and interesting slopes of the ceiling in this room. The master bathroom has the interesting contrast molding treatment also. The two pedestal sinks are orginal but the large /oversized bathtub is new. It must be wonderful to relax here, amid the plants and enjoy the view of the garden and swimming pool. The pool was added by the present owners and was the focal point when designing the backyard. They wanted the yard to be symmetrical and began with the pool in the center and then developed the area around it. The back stairway links the master suite to the main floor near the kitchen. Perfect for a late night snack! The kitchen has been remodeled to include new counters -and cabinetry. The floor is made of pine and was discovered under layers of linoleum. It is much softer than the oak floors found in the rest of the home but it has a very nice look after having been sanded, stained and sealed. This was done to virtually all of the floors in the house. A small walk- through pantry connects the kitchen with the dining room. The focal point in the dining room is the massive french buffet. It is interesting to note that this was the first piece of antique furniture that the owners purchased for their home. The built -in china cabinets were installed when the house was constructed. The present owners added the glass shelves. Under the dining table on the floor is a bell which is used to ring for the servants when the host is ready for the next course! You'll notice many lovely old plates displayed in this room. The two matching flowered ones on the wall are from a set that was the wedding china of the husband's parents. The paintings in this room are all done by dutch painters. The matching chandeliers are new. You enter the living room through the second set of sliding glass doors. Probably the focal point in this room is the georgeous fireplace and mantle. It, like the front door, is also carved from Honduran Mahogany. Notice the beautifully carved leaves. This fireplace was lovingly stripped of layers of paint'to reveal its elegant wood. The walls are covered with moire fabric that has been backed and used as wallpaper. The beautiful armoir is from France and is a very old 18th century piece that was constructed without nails, using only pegs. The trunk is a metal one that belonged to the wife's grandmother. The painting of the pensive dutch girl looking out the window, probably awaiting the return of her husband or fiance, was painted by an artist named Krabbe who was born in London and studied in Amsterdam. There are several bronzes: the Dutch girl was done by 19th century artist Emil Jespers and the other two bronzes are Chinese. The last room of the house is referred to as the Bar Room. This room was opened up a bit, by adding an entry from the living room, the tile floor and ceiling fans. The beam ceiling that had been previously covered up was exposed. The watercolor painting on the wall of Villa Deodora was done by an artist named Feight, who was commissioned to do stationary that included a drawing of the home. He later presented the owners with the watercolor painting. From here you leave the home for the patio, pool and gardens in the back of the house. The present owners retained all of the mayor trees and shrubs which include many fruit trees, redwoods, a large avacado tree, and camellias in addition to the already mentioned Deodoras. You may notice the large BBQ in the back which was here when the house was purchased in 1980 (as a birthday present for the wife!).The garage was originally a carriage house. Along the east side of the house is a smaller patio and a new rose garden. The stucco wall that you pass through was added recently, as well as a complementary one on the other side of the house. The wooden door in the stucco wall was retreived from a house dust down the road that was being remodeled. It certainly looks as if it has been here all along! I think the combination of arches and rectangular openings all through the house add interest. Barbara Voester February 1986 Based on conversations with the owners. Whiffen,American Architecture Since 1780 2- S-7 I/n &Vla,�6 sic, a'a UV DT CIT.Y Ol"SA- A�ATOGA PLANNING DEPARTMENT IDENTIFICATION Street Address 2-0 3-J() S vaJ-ga — us Ga)-DS ROCLot Historic Name A cto-iQ-�' Present Owner O oy oA-,,a KU1y des v I _ Address 20 b'bP r5o g& 5� -A — l AS 6&A—oS Qooid CULTURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY INVENTORY # PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN. (date) APN Present Use R.11.%CK,tCmiup— Original Use Rl14ftd."hu--, Other Past Uses Al A DESCRIPTION Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: ako tw,.. � a,Q,i a J.c,u�, ve t, o b-u i - - 4,1o&w D , P4�e.Qa.� b a,Q.l a,1ry�. D �•¢� �-t�ry a U?,Ju� �vrh:J�i an, � S o � nwy� +kL�' Q r Wev) 0-4M i - Wry c' fO i#s ac.i- Iw ► Z -Q- .nc& A +"t\.e ufita� t1n � w 4-n A'8*v'e_aAtt w> • Approximate property size: Lot size (in feet) Frontage //L9 Depth or approximate acreage Condition (check one): Excellent ()<) Good ( ) Fair ( ) Deteriorated ( ) No longer in existence ( ) Is the feature: Altered? Unaltered? (' ) SC.�'gen 'roam flaw p�c'j aSedl. 71 Location sketch map (draw.and label site and surrounding streets, roads, and pro - minent landmn�L—N Threats to site: None known Private Development ( ) Zoning (°) Vandalism ( ) Other ( ) A/01; t., t&JA. Primary exterior bui "ldi.ng material: Public-Works Project ( ) Stone ( ) Brick ( ) Stucco Adobe ( ) Wood (�) Other ( ) Is the structure: On its original site? f Moved? ( ) Unknown ( ) Year of initial construction This date is: Factual ( ) Architect (if known) Builder ( if-known) Estimated Related features: `' noW �u''ks4z." Barn ( ) Carriage House Outhouse ( ) Shed(s) ( ) Formal garden(s) pC) Windmill ( ) Watertower /Tankhouse ( ) Other ( ) .eG� 4L6ddh0s 4 None ( ) U SIGNIFICANCE Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site when known): +k� J .C1 YSAV ,&J c% PJ.a &U"-p-d ' u.v�; J 1921 Akak . It uta'-) &kd , 0-� p4.e.kQ Na'v�' we.- rde.Sn �, �,v,�' �n aia �a �an,.�ca, • s �� ocUed Oo.Ic ��- , ,d- rko-�.�. L' Ina�,Lo�@, Lea+ -t��. �- n�.�.r�v� �aa+� �+- 4- P.ee�i�D� 4.do�- v�t,�.l�.,•d�. e�' `�•da,,�t�c,�-a'(. a1A¢. �urn�Na- -P�aol � ���vv�.i� Cunt ' S-an c�.Fo��aa .Crw1,v�, -�.4� 2 2u�d wt-,��-v� u�fn.o ovn�.,.d. ah,►•u,� 10•o a.t�,.�., Nn cv�.p.a...Pti2 had �ta.� c6,cvuc.L �,,n,.� w!^ YYi c C'.a��� Source (books, documents,.su.rveys., personal interviews, and their dates): Co r, . qgyl Ku - >r�tm� JoWY)�+'S —6 hug Cove kt ray �a1 �;" � C � �• Form prepared by: j ��(,�i�� Jux—in�'. C.*-✓ ykISSrtyno�. 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