HomeMy WebLinkAboutSaratoga-Los Gatos Rd 20490HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #71)
IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name: None
2. Historic name: Methodist - Episcopal Church
3. Street or rural address: 20490 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road
City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara
4. Parcel number: 517 -09 -021
5. Present Owner: R. Kongsli & V. Holcomb, Address: P.O. Box 385
Trustees
City: Saratoga
Ownership is: Public
6. Present Use: Commercial
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style: Pioneer
Zip: 95070
Private X
Original Use: Church
7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure and describe any major alterations from its original
condition:
This simple white wooden church was originally lacking a steeple and
belfry. These were added in 1903. At a later date the steeple was
removed. The walls are of vertical board and batten. More recent
alterations include large store -front type windows on each corner of the
front facade, and brick steps leading to a front glass door with side glass
panels. The present roof structure over the original square tower base was
added in the 19701s; it is not the same design as the original, which was a
typical spire type. The clock was also added in the 1950's.
8. Construction date:
Estimated:
Factual: 1895
9. Architect:
Charles Boosinger
10. Builder: Unknown
11. Approx. prop. size
Frontage: 104'
Depth: 180'
or approx. acreage:
12. Date(s) of enclosed
photograph(s): 1988
13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated:
No longer in existence:
14. Alterations: Original steeple added 1903, removed later. Present roof
and bell added 1980. Large corner windows and front glass door added 1965.
15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary)
Open land: Scattered buildings: Densely built -up: X
Residential: Industrial: Commercial: X Other:
16. Threats to site: None known: Private development: X Zoning:
Vandalism: Public Works project: Other:
17. Is the structure: On its original site? X Moved? Unknown?
18. Related features:
SIGNIFICANCE
19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include
dates, events, and persons associated with the site).
Designed by Charles Boosinger, the church was built in 1895, with a
tall steeple added 1903. Construction of the church was supervised
by Rev. Thomas B. Hopkins, who was followed as pastor by Rev. R.
Tuttle in 1896, and by Dr. W. R. Gober in 1897. In 1924, the church
was sold to the artist, Theodore Wores, who used it as a gallery
until 1939. The building served as headquarters for the Red Cross
and Civil Defense during World War II. It has been used as an
antique shop and is currently a photography studio.
20. Main theme of the historic resource:
(If more than one is checked, number
in order of importance.)
Architecture: Arts /Leisure:
Economic /Industrial:
Exploration /Settlement:
Government: Military:
Religion: X Social /Ed.:
21. Sources (List books, documents,
surveys, personal interviews and
their dates).
F. Cunningham, Saratoga's First
Hundred Years, 1967; Santa Clara
County Heritage Resource Inventory,
1979.
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): 1,
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widened to include store front windows. Used as Red Cross and Civil
Defense headquarters during World War II. Also used an antique store
and church. "Congregation" spelled wrong in the 2nd line.
Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major
alterations from its original condition: s
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Approximate property size:
Lot size (in feet.)
Frontage '1 0S,
Depth "- 180
or approximate acreage
Condition (check one):.
F— ellent ( ) Good (yO Fair ( )
eriorated O No longer in existence ( )
Is the feature:
Altered? . (1)1 Unaltered? (' )
Location sketch map (draw and label site
and surrounding streets, roads, and pro -
minent l.andma,rks)
Threats'to site:
None known ( ) Private Development ( )
Vandalism ( ) Other ( )
Primary exterior building material:
Zoning ( ) Public.-Works Project ( )
Stone ( ) Brick ( ) Stucco ( ) Adobe ( ) Wood Other
Is the structure:
On its original site? ( -) Moved? ( ) Unknown ( )
Year of initial construction I% C( This date is: Factual (�4-- Estimated ( )
Architect (if known)
Builder ( if known)
Related features:
Barn ( ) Carriage House ( ) Outhouse ( ) `.Shed(s) ( )_ "Formal garden(5) ( )
Watertower /Tankhouse ( ) Other ( )
SIGNIFICANCE
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None �, J
Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance ('include dates, events, and persons
associated with the site when known):
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Source (books, documents, surveys, personal interviews, and their dates):
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July 13, 1988
13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070
(400) 867 -3438
Wells Fargo Bank
P. O. Box 63931
San Francisco, CA 94163
Dear Gentlemen:
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 commercial
building at 20490 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 restrictions affecting the use, improvement,
alteration or even the demolition of your property. As an
Inventory property, however, you will be able to make use of the
State Historic Building Code, an alternative set of building
regulations that are intended to facilitate the rehabilitation and
preservation of historic buildings. In addition, your property
may qualify for designation as a Saratoga Heritage Landmark, a
special category of outstanding and exemplary historic properties
that are identified in the community by a handsome bronze plaque.
We have enclosed the entire Inventory list and the individual
Inventory form for your property, which gives information about
the building, the property and its history. We would appreciate
your review of this form to let us know if there are any changes
or additions to the form you wish to include. We also anticipate
that there are additional historic resources in the community that
we may have overlooked or have not fully documented yet; if you
know of any that are not on the list, please let us know.
If you have any questions,
through Valerie Young, our
One of the Commissioners will
the Inventory and answer any
Sincerely,
please direct them to the Commission
staff person at City Hall (867- 3438).
be happy to meet-'with you to discuss
questions you may have.
Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission
Elizabeth Ansnes
Roy Cameron
Norm Koepernik
Shargh Landsness
Bar and Voestez
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The California Historical Society's showing of
Theodore Wores paintings at the Whittier Mansion
last year was the twentieth showing since the ret-
rospective exhibition took to the road in December,
1981. This spring the exhibit will move to Japan for
display in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Yokahama.
Sponsored by the Asahi Shibun, the largest
Japanese language newspaper in the world, to com-
memorate the one - hundredth anniversary of the
first Japanese labor contract, the show will focus on
work executed by Wores during his two visits to
Japan in 1885 and 1892. Wores painted in all three
cities and spent a total of close o four and a half
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GOES TO JAPAN
The California Historical Society's showing of
Theodore Wores paintings at the Whittier Mansion
last year was the twentieth showing since the ret-
rospective exhibition took to the road in December,
1981. This spring the exhibit will move to Japan for
display in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Yokahama.
Sponsored by the Asahi Shibun, the largest
Japanese language newspaper in the world, to com-
memorate the one - hundredth anniversary of the
first Japanese labor contract, the show will focus on
work executed by Wores during his two visits to
Japan in 1885 and 1892. Wores painted in all three
cities and spent a total of close o four and a half
years in Japan. it MA .5 &JL&J 0 ?1'— •
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Tuesday, May 11, 2004 9:28 AM
Kim Saxton Heinrichs
Ann. Waltonsmith @MHN.com; John Livingstone; baileywick @att.net; Danielle Surdin
Subject: Wores /Mintz Studio
Dear Kim,
Please forward this to Art Commission members. I know Judith Klock was especially
interested in this structure.
Dear Friends of Art History,
As you may know, the old church that was the Arthur Mintz studio has been sold and is now
in escrow. The buyer is reportedly a woman who is a mortgage broker with an office in Los
Gatos, who wishes to expand to Saratoga. I have had two telephone conversations with the
real estate broker representing the studio property and last Friday I had a visit from the
engineer who is representing the owner. Fortunately architect Warren Heid was at the
Museum when the engineer visited.
From the early 1920's until 1938 the building was the studio of California impressionist
painter Theodore Wores. Wores was an academically trained painter and his works currently
sell for five and six figures. He was one of the first California painters to use the California
Chinese and Japanese as subject matter for his art, and traveled to Japan to paint there. The
Triton Museum in Santa Clara has one of the largest local collections of Wores paintings.
The Museum has a small file on Theodore Wores which I shared with the engineer. (His
first name is Michael and I did not get his last name ... no card, sorry.) The structure is on
mudsills and will need a foundation and other work. Since Warren did the design work for the
display windows in front, he was able to provide some guidance to the engineer regarding
modifications over the years.
According to the old newspaper clippings in file, Theodore Wores modified the old sheds in
the back of the building to provide a living quarters for himself and his wife. It is my opinion that
the church would qualify as a California landmark based on the connection with Theodore
Wores. At the present time, the building is on our local Historic Inventory. Since it will be used
as a commercial structure, there is the possibility that the building might qualify for the Mills
Act, which allows some tax relief for owners of historic commercial properties. However Mills
Act tax relief is not automatic; the owner has to apply and the review takes months.
The engineer, and I presume the new owner, is very aware of the historic nature of the
building and knows that the community is very interested in seeing the building restored and
preserved. He mentioned the Mills Act, but if I understand, he is not familiar with the specifics
of the program.
April Halberstadt
Saratoga Museum
5/11/2004
HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #71)
IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name: None
2. Historic name: Methodist - Episcopal Church
3. Street or rural address: 20490 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road
City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara
4. Parcel number: 517 -09 -020
5. Present Owner: Wells Fargo Bank
City: San Francisco
Ownership is: Public
6. Present Use: Commercial
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style: Pioneer
Address: P.O. Box 63931
Zip: 94163
Private X
Original Use: Church
7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure and describe any major alterations from its original
condition:
This simple white wooden church was originally lacking a steeple and
belfry. These were added in 1903. At a later date the steeple was
removed. The walls are of vertical board and batten. More recent
alterations include large store -front type windows on each corner of the
front facade, and brick steps leading to a front glass door with side glass
panels. The present roof structure over the original square tower base was
added in the 1970's; it is not the same design as the original, which was a
typical spire type. The clock was also added in the 1950's.
(photograph here)
8. Construction date:
Estimated:
Factual: 1895
9. Architect:
Charles Boosinger
10. Builder: Unknown
11. Approx. prop. size
Frontage: 104'
Depth: 180'
or approx. acreage:
12. Date(s) of enclosed
photograph(s): 1988
t
13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated:
No longer in existence:
14. Alterations: Original steeple added 1903, removed later. Present roof
and bell added 1980. Large corner windows and front glass door added 1965.
15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary)
Open land: Scattered buildings: Densely built -up: X
Residential: Industrial: Commercial: X Other:
16. Threats to site: None known: Private development: X Zoning:
Vandalism: Public Works project: Other:
17. Is the structure: On its original site? X Moved? Unknown?
18. Related features:
SIGNIFICANCE
19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include
dates, events, and persons associated with thq site).
Designed by Charles Boosinger, the church'was built in 1895, with a
tall steeple added 1903. Construction of the church was supervised by
Rev. Thomas B. Hopkins, who was followed as pastor by Rev. R. Tuttle in
1896, and by Dr. W. R. Gober in 1897. In 1924, the church was sold to
the artist, Theodore Wores, who used it as a gallery until 1939. The
building served as headquarters for the Red Cross and Civil Defense
during World War II. It has been used as an antique shop and is
20. Main theme of the historic resource:
(If more than one is checked, number
in order of importance.)
Architecture: Arts /Leisure:
Economic /Industrial:
Exploration /Settlement:
Government: Military:
Religion: X Social /Ed.:
21. Sources (List books, documents,
surveys, personal interviews and
their dates).
F. Cunningham, Saratoga's First
Hundred Years, 1967; Santa Clara
County Heritage Resource Inventory,
1979.
22. Date form prepared: 4/88
By (name): SHPC
Organization: City of Saratoga
Address: 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
City: Saratoga Zip: 95070
Phone: 867 -3438
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July 13, 1988
13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE . SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 95070
(408) 867 -3438
Wells Fargo Bank
P. O. Box 63931
San Francisco, CA 94163
Dear Gentlemen:
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 commercial
building at 20490 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 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 Commissidn
Elizabeth Ansnes
Roy Cameron
Norm Koepernik
Shar?h Landsness
BarllarA Voester
c
n Heid, Cha