HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2 - Staff Presentation (HIST-0675-2020)HIST-0675-2020 (79 Benton)
A request to include property in the City’s Inventory of Historic
Resources as a Master List Resource (Elbert Earle Christopher House)
Master List Resource
Designation which may be applied to the most unique and
important historic properties and resources in terms of
•Age,
•Architectural or historical significance,
•Rarity, or
•Association with important persons or events in the City’s past
(Historic Preservation Ordinance §14.01.020)
Evaluation
Minimal Traditional Architecture
(Historical Context Statement)
Simple rectangular plan
Medium, low-pitched hip or side-gable roof w/shallow eaves
Smooth stucco wall cladding, often with wood lap or stone
veneer accents
Wood multi-light windows (picture, double-hung sash,
casement)
Shallow entry porch with slender wood supports
Fixed wooden shutters
Minimal decorative exterior detailing
The Minimal Traditional style is defined by simple exterior forms and a restrained use of traditional
architectural detailing. The Minimal Traditional house was immensely popular in large suburban
residential developments throughout the United States during the World War II and postwar periods.
The style had its origins in the principles of the Modern movement and the requirements of the FHA
and other Federal programs of the 1930s. Its open plan reflected the developer’s desire for greater
efficiency. Modern construction methods addressed the builder’s need to reduce costs and keep homes
affordable to the middle class. Conventional detailing appealed to conservative home buyers and
mortgage companies.
Listing Criteria (§14.01.070)
Architectural criteria
(1)Style: relative purity of a traditional style; rarity; traditional, vernacular, eclectic
influence; uniqueness of hybrid styles
(2)Design:architectural concept; artistic merit and craftsmanship; accurate
interpretation and expression of style; compatibility and detailing of elements
(3)Architect:notable architect (significant contributions; influential work)
Historic Criteria
(1)Person: significantly important to history (public leader; fame, outstanding
recognition; early, unique, or outstanding contributions)
(2)Event: significant, unique, important, interesting, contribution to broad patterns of
history or cultural heritage; landmark, famous, first-of-kind event
(3)Context: prime illustration of predominant patterns of history
Integrity:
Authenticity of physical identity; original site, foundation; retention, survival of design,
setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, association, characteristics of period of
significance; recognizable, conveying reasons for historical significance
Listing Criteria (§14.01.070)
Architectural criteria
Style and Design: “embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type … of construction”
that helps define the Mt. Pleasanton Square and Anholm Additions: Minimal Traditional;
“possesses high artistic values” in the “purity of a traditional style” and “traditional …
influences that represent a particular social milieu and period of the community”; exhibits
“notable attractiveness with aesthetic appeal because of its artistic merit” and
expresses “interesting details … among carpenter-builders” (Papp pg. 1)
Integrity:
Its high degree of integrity in location, design, setting, workmanship, materials, feeling,
and association is sufficient to communicate its significance; Papp pg. 1)
Applicant’s Historical Evaluation, pg. 26
HIST-0675-2020 (79 Benton)
A request to include property in the City’s Inventory of Historic
Resources as a Master List Resource (Elbert Earle Christopher House)