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HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #78)
IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name: None
2. Historic name: Andersen House
3. Street or rural address: 12239 Titus Avenue
City: Saratoga
4. Parcel number: 386 -28 -002
Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara
5. Present Owner: Peter A. & Rosemary Tuana Address: 12239 Titus Avenue
City: Saratoga
Ownership is: Public:
6. Present Use: Residence
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style: Pioneer
Zip: 95070
Private: X
Original Use: Residence - Farmhouse
7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure and describe any major alterations from its original
condition:
This well preserved, one - story, wood frame farmhouse has had many
additions over the years. Originally it was a simple rectangle with
a front room, one bedroom, and a big kitchen. Today there are four
bedrooms and two bathrooms. Centered in the front gable is a small
12 -light gabled attic dormer. The hip roof is composition shingle.
The front of the house has matching fixed double sash windows; the
upper sash has sixteen small lights, the lower has one large light.
The off - center front door is flanked by shutters and is reached by
a low brick porch. A major architectural feature of this house is
the bay window on the north side, which was added in the early
1900's. The central window in the bay is identical to the two
windows in the front of the house. The original tank house is at
the rear.
(photograph here)
8. Construction date:
Estimated: 1890's
Factual:
9. Architect: Unknown
10. Builder: Unknown
11. Approx. prop. size
Frontage: 85'
Depth: 125'
approx. acreage
12. Date(s) of enclosed
photograph(s): 1988
13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated:
No longer in existence:
14. Alterations: Added 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, enclosed rear porch.
15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary)
Open land: Scattered buildings: X Densely built -up:
Residential: X Industrial:. Commercial: Other:
16. Threats to site: None known: X Private development:
Vandalism: Public Works project: Other:
17. Is the structure:
18. Related features:
On its original site?
Tankhouse, garage
X Moved?
Zoning:
Unknown?
SIGNIFICANCE
19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates,
events, and persons associated with the site).
This farmhouse was built in the 1880's by James and Christina
Andersen who emigrated from Denmark. Their children were all born
and raised in the house. The Andersens owned ten acres and could
see through their orchard to Saratoga Creek to the east. James was
a farmer and raised prunes and few apricots. Their neighbors to the
north were the Hansens (Mrs. Hansen was Christina's sister). Hansen
School is now located there. Mr. and Mrs. Andersen lived in the
house until the 1940's when they moved up to San Mateo to live with
their daughter, Alice.
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: X
Government: Military:
Religion: Social /Ed.:
21. Sources (List books, documents,
surveys, personal interviews and
their dates).
Nancy McClymont, 6/16/81;
Alice Andersen Willey, 7/16/86,
11/30/87; Rosemary Tuana, 11/30/87.
22. Date form prepared: 4/88'
By (name): SHPC
Organization: City of Saratoga
Address: 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
City: Saratoga Zip: 95070
Phone: 867 -3438
Locational sketch map (draw and label site and
surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks):
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July 13, 1988
13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE . SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 95070
(408) 867 -:3438
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tuana
12239 Titus Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Tuana:
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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 12239 Titus Avenue meets the criteria for being included on
this list.
The purpose of the Heritage Resource Inventory is to establish a
list of documented historic properties in Saratoga. The Heritage
Preservation Commission was assigned the responsibility for
preparing the Inventory by the City Council in 1982. Each
property on the list has been identified as reflecting and being a
part of the unique history of Saratoga. The Inventory has been
prepared in accordance with guidelines established by the State
Office of Historic Preservation, with data gathered from a
variety of sources, including historic documents and books,
interviews with local citizens, and existing county and state
inventories that contain information on Saratoga properties.
Being listed on the Inventory does not carry any form of.special
requirements or restrictions affecting the use, improvement,
alteration or even the demblition 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.
HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #78)
IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name: None
2. Historic name: Andersen House
3. Street or rural address: 12239 Titus Avenue
City: Saratoga
4. Parcel number: 386 -28 -002
Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara
5. Present Owner: Peter A. & Rosemary Tuana 'Address: 12239 Titus Avenue
City: Saratoga
Ownership is: Public:
6. Present Use: Residence
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style: Pioneer
Zip: 95070
Private: X
Original Use: Residence - Farmhouse
7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure and describe any major alterations from its original
condition:
This well preserved, one - story, wood frame farmhouse has had many
additions over the years. Originally it was a simple rectangle with
a front room, one bedroom, and a big kitchen. Today there are four
bedrooms and two bathrooms. Centered in the front gable is a small
12 -light gabled attic dormer. The hip roof is composition shingle.
The front of the house has matching fixed double sash windows; the
upper sash has sixteen small lights, the lower has one large light.
The off - center front door is flanked by shutters and is reached by
a low brick porch. A major architectural feature of this house is
the bay window on the north side, which was added in the early
1900's. The central window in the bay is identical to the two
windows in the front of the house. The original tank house is at
the rear.
(photograph here)
8. Construction date:
Estimated: 1890's
Factual:
9. Architect: Unknown
10. Builder: Unknown
11.- Approx. prop. size
Frontage: 85'
Depth: 125'
approx. acreage
12. Date(s) of enclosed
photograph(s): 1988
13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated:
No longer in existence:
14. Alterations: Added 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, enclosed rear porch.
15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary)
Open land: Scattered buildings: X Densely built -up:
Residential: X Industrial: Commercial: Other:
16. Threats to site: None known: X Private development: Zoning:
Vandalism: Public Works project: Other:
17. Is the structure: On its original site? X Moved? Unknown?
18. Related features: Tankhouse, garage
SIGNIFICANCE
19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates,
events, and persons associated with the site).
This farmhouse was built in the 1880's by 'James and Christina
Andersen who emigrated from Denmark. Their' children were all born
and raised in the house. The Andersens owned ten acres and could
see through their orchard to Saratoga Creek to the east. James was
a farmer and raised prunes and few apricots. Their neighbors to the
north were the Hansens (Mrs. Hansen was Christina's sister). Hansen
School is now located there. Mr. and Mrs. Andersen lived in the
house until the 1940's when they moved up to San Mateo to live with
their daughter, Alice.
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: X
Government: Military:
Religion: Social /Ed.:
21. Sources (List books, documents,
surveys, personal interviews and
their dates).
Nancy McClymont, 6/16/81;
Alice Andersen Willey, 7/16/86,
11/30/87; Rosemary Tuana, 11/30/87.
22. Date form prepared: 4/88
By (name): SHPC
Organization: City of Saratoga
Address: 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
City: Saratoga Zip: 95070
Phone: 867 -3438
Locational sketch map (draw and label site and
surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks):
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State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
HISTOR -IC RESOURCES INVENTORY
(9q IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name:
HABS HAER
UTM: q
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Ser. No.
Loc SH L No. N R Status
C
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2. Historic name:
3. Street or rural address: 122 -I T► +v z, ,
Cites �� YGi Zip 0 County.
4. Parcel number:
5. Present Owner: Pe,41/ A Rcls (1),a try 7(k-0 n0. Address: 112 Y'l T(-#-U S /��•
City a Y-et +D Zip Ownership is: Public Private X
6. Present Use: � P idt0.2 h CPI Original use: P nc-L — -�Q Y-Yh 4W fit?
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style: P( D h 2eV-
7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its
original condition:
X74 This well oreser -ved,t cute st c tr�v9 We tcld frame r l ctrleer-• s* y l e 'raj–,1'1 I'1t_?ii_e
has had roomy additi.rtrls river the years. Or- uir,al.ly it alas a simile
YE'CtclrlT.j.E? With a "fr'Grlttt cone bedr`c:ctrfly a-nd a bid k.i'GC'ilert. Today
there ar-P 4 becir ^ctctrlis and tWC+ bathr trns. 1r1 the fr'!trlt ther-P :L ctrl E? srocell
ii:' 1i.ght gabled attic- dctr'r!ler ceriter"ed irl the sable in the c-rnpctsitirtn
slyly- iti.l`-'- his r-c,cf. The frc,nt D•F the hnt_tse has rnatchi.rli;2 c;t.t!_Ible sash
t ,jirldci -As are fixed, the Lunoer sash has rna.rty snial.t lichts (16) • the
1c,we1^, rrtr!r_- larur_ iinht. •l he ctff— center fr•t_trtt d... .-u- .)^ iS rP_c7 chE?('� t?V a Srt1 i_ill
ictW br ":kc:k pc,r,ch,1 t"larlked by ShLltter's. The t]rairtal hc,use hi,d a cii ffer -ent
'Frt,nt ,pt--;-ch. A rnajit-tr, archi.te?ctur—al feature t_f this house is the bay
W�irlCIctW c,rt the ricrth Side, this was added ir! the C?c,,r'ly .. The
r_r_rttr'ai W3.1'Idctvi In the bay is ioerttic.a1 tct the W?- winbows ir! the 'Frc,r;t
ctj tl -1P hctt_IE,:e. rllE' ctrGi sal tank. house is at the r r ar'.
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8. Construction date: S
Estimated _X _ Factual
9. Architect
10. Builder
11. Approx. property size .(in feet) _ t
Frontage QS Depth I Ps
or approx. acreage,
12. Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s)
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13. Condition: Excellent K Good Fair Deteriorated No longer in existence
14. Alterations: �ii; �G. (atcf ey' t` 1U_ 'NoCct,� 0V%-.,0
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15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary) Open land Scattered buildings Densely built-up
Residential X Industrial Commercial Other:
16. Threats to site: None known Y Private development Zoning Vandalism
Public Works project Other:
17. Is the structure: On its original site ? Moved? Unknown?
18. Related features: T 1i K _WO U S I C7 A -P-A&6
SIGNIFICANCE
19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site.)
474 This oi.nneer style farm house was built in the 188011 by James and
Christina AndprsN who immigrated from Denmark. T hr 740 chi! bren WAY NA.
' born and raised in the h�_��_i__e. he Andersons had ten acres and could
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see through their orchard to Saratoga Creek to the east. James was a
farmer and raised rrunes and a few aaricots. Their neir_lho ors to the
r,r_.rth were the Hansens (Mrs Hansen was Christina's sister). Hansen
School is located there. Mr. and Mrs Andersibn lived in the house until
the 1940's when he bacame ill and they moved up to San Mateo to live
with their daughter Alice.
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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 Social /Education
21. Sources (List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews
and their dates).
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I'1D��I11U_I`G
22. Date form prepared I ( 00,-7
By (name) r` 4 rV-)Q 'f-0— V0-f 1 -e 'f
Organization _ 0 YO +n r.0 ' YrO
Address: U v
City Zip
Phone:
Locational sketch map (draw and label site and
surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks):
A NORTH
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY
IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name:
HABS HAER Loc
UTM: A
B
Ser. No.
SH L No. N R Status
C
D
2. Historic name:
3. Street or rural address: 1 ►�i �� v�' u4f�
Cites � Y fA �Y _ Zip F� -70 County ��/��
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4. Parcel number: O
5. Present Owner: Ped e % i 1 `� Rose r1Qrt4 I Lta not. Address:, 2 ti+U_5 Ave,
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City Zip '° D)10 Ownership is: Public Private. X
6. Present Use: �e%Ldo,{)(1 Original use:
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style: AC) pl eew- �
7b. . Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its
.original condition:.
X874 This we l 1 preserved, one story, wood frame Pioneer style farm house
has had many additions over, the years. Orginally it was a simple
rectangle with a "front" room, one bedroom, and a big kitchen. Today
there are 4 bedrooms and two bathrooms. In the front there is one small.
12 light gabled attic dormer centered in the gable in the composition
shingle hip roof. The front of the house has matching double sash
windows which are fixed, the upper sash has many small lights (16) , the
lower, one large light. The off- center front doer is reached by a small
low brick porch, flanked by shutters°The orginal house had a different
front porch. A major architectural feature of this house is the bay
window on the north side, this was added in the early 190019. The
central window in the bay is identical to the two windows in the front
of the house. 'fhe orginal tank house is at the rear.
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8. Construction date: 0`1S
Estimated i Factual.
9, Architect
10. Builder Jamees. A nd erSA n
11. Approx. property size _(in feet)
Frontage R6, Depth ) g?s�
or approx. acreage,
12. Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s)
13. Condition: Excellent X Good Fair Deteriorated No longer in existence
14. Alterations: �m(a rad et`'c'd` e";' wpv) -G.Mld " 2 �a� jt4ficart��� elna(" , a pc-rc% '
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15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary) Open land „Scattered buildings Densely built -up
Residential X .Industrial Commercial Other:
16. Threats to site: None known? Private development Zoning Vandalism
Public Works project Other:
17. Is the structure: On its original site? Unknown?
18. Related features: A TA N K H'0 L ; G {-0�
SIGNIFICANCE
19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site.)
*74 This pioneer style farm house was built in the 1880's by Jaynes and
Christina Ander�n who irnmiorated from Denmark. �r?3e - :9 ,-- childrer� u +-.
all barn and raised in the house. The Andersons had ten acres and could
see t`.hrouDh their orchard to Saratoga Creek to the east. James was a
farmer and raised prunes and a few apricots. Their neighbors to the
north were the Hansens (Mrs Hansen was Christina's sister). Hansen
School is located there. Mr. and Mrs Andersrvn lived in the house until
the 1340's when he bacame ill and they moved up to San Mateo to live
with their daughter Alice.
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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 Social /Education
21. Sources (List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews
and their dates).
Pain C41
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Date form pre
By (name) _
Organization
Address:
City
Phone:
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Locational sketch map (draw and label site and
surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks):
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We have enclosed the entire Inventory list and the individual
Inventory form for your property, which gives information about
the building, the property and its history. We would appreciate
your review of this form to let us know if there are any changes
or additions to the form you wish to include. We also anticipate
that there are additional historic resources in the community that
we may have overlooked or have not fully documented yet; if you
know of any that are not on the list, please let us know.
If you have any questions, please direct them to the Commission
through Valerie Young, our staff person at City Hall (867- 3438).
One of the Commissioners will be happy to meet with you to discuss
the Inventory and answer any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission
Elizabeth Ansnes
Roy Cameron
Norm oepernik
Sha n�Landsness
Ba a -a Voest
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CITY OF SARATOGA
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
CULTURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY
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DESCRIPTION
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Depth 1 US,
or approximate acreage
Condition (check one):
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Is the feature:
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Location sketch map (draw and label site
and surrounding streets, roads, and pro-
minent landmarks)
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Threats to site:
None known ( ) Private Development ( ) Zoning ( ) Public Works Project ( )
Vandalism ( ) Other ( )
Primary exterior building material:
Stone ( ) Brick ( ) Stucco ( ) Adobe ( ) Wood (/N Other ( )
Is the structure:
On its original site? ( Moved? ( } Unknown ( )
Year of initial construction E t This date is: Factual ( ) Estimated X
Architect (if known ) �a� � .� U/
Builder ( if known)
Related features:
Barn ( ) Carriage House ( ) Outhouse ( ) Shed(s) ( ) Formal garden(s) ( ) Windmill ( )
Watertower /Tankhouse Other ( ) None
SIGNIFICANCE
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associated with the site when known 1
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