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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/18/2008, PH3 - BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUR BAKERY 1 1 1 1 1 1 Historic Analysis Report 1 1 Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery 1 840 and 848 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo,CA 1 1 August 21,2008 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I CAREY&CO. ING MEETING AGENDA 1 ARCHITECTURE GAT E ITEM # �3 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 Historic Analysis Report 1 1 Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery 1 840 and 848 Monterey Street 1 San Luis Obispo,CA 1 1 1 August 21, 2008 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 P 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 by 1 Carey & Co. Inc. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Historic Analysis Report 1 1 Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery 1 840 and 848 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo, CA 1 1 Table of Contents 1 1 List of Figures.........................................................................................................................i 1 Introduction 1 Study Summary........................................................................................................7 ' Preliminary Recommendations................................................................................8 Methodology...........................................................................................................8 1 Evaluation System...................................................................................................9 1 Period of Significance..............................................................................................9 1 Part I: Blackstone Hotel: Developmental History and Evaluation 1 Historical Background...........................................................................................10 1 Chronology of Development and Use..................................................................14 Physical Description and Character-defining Features.........................................16 1 ' Part II: Sauer Bakery: Developmental History and Evaluation 1 Historical Background...........................................................................................19 Chronology of Development and Use..................................................................21 ' Physical Description and Character-defining Features.........................................22 Part III: Architectural Evaluation and Recommendations 1 Blackstone Hotel Pre-1913 "Swiss Italian"Fagade...............................................30 Blackstone Hotel c. 1926 Fagade..........................................................................30 1 Blackstone Hotel"Ah Louis"bricks.....................................................................31 SauerBakery Fa�ade..............................................................................................31 1 Sauer Bakery Oven................................................................................................32 1 Bibliography.......................................................................................................................33 1 1 Appendix A: Preservation Feasibility Report, Sauer Bakery Oven Appendix B: City Historic Property Files,Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery 1 Appendix C: DPR 523 Forms Prepared for the Chinatown Project EIR (2006) 1 Appendix D: Qualifications of Preparers 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY ' LIST OF FIGURES Cover. Photographs: Facade of the Blackstone Hotel(left)and facade of the Sauer Bakery (right). Carey&Co., Inc. PART I:BLACKSTONE HOTEL:DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY AND EVALUATION HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Fig. 1:Historic Photograph: Portrait of Francisco Estevan Quintana.Courtesy of the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society. Fig. 2: Historic Photograph: Quintana Block building, c. 1900. Courtesy of the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society. _ Fig. 3: Historic Photograph: Quintana block building,c. 1876. Courtesy of Loren Nicholson, Rails Across the Ranchos. 4 Fig.4: Historic Photograph:View of Monterey Street, post-1880. Courtesy of the San Luis Obispo - County Historical Society. Fig. 5: Photograph: Blackstone Hotel building facade along Monterey Street, 2008.Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 6: Photograph: Blackstone Hotel building west elevation along Chorro Street, 2008. Carey& Co., Inc. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTER-DEFINING FEATURES Fig. 7: Photograph: Blackstone Hotel facade and west elevation, 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 8: Photograph:Blackstone Hotel west elevation at 984 Chorro Street, 2008.Carey&Co., Inc. C Fig. 9: Photograph: Detail of the quoins at 984 and 986 Chorro Street(Blackstone Hotel), 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. r Fig. 10: Photograph: Detail of the Blackstone Hotel west elevation with a double-hung window, a segmentally-arched window, and a porthole window, 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 11: Photograph: Storefront at 840 Monterey Street(Blackstone Hotel), 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 12: Photograph: Storefront at 844 Monterey Street(Blackstone Hotel), 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 13: Photograph: Storefront at 986 Chorro Street(Blackstone Hotel), 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 13 i CAREY&CO.,INC. 1 1 I 1 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY 1 PART 11:SAUER BAKERY:DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY AND EVALUATION 1 1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Fig. 14: Historic Photograph: Sauer Bakery building,c. 1880s. Courtesy of the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society. 1 1 Fig. 15: Historic Photograph: Sauer Bakery building,c. 1930. Courtesy of the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society. ' Fig. 16: Photograph: Sauer Bakery front wood-frame building facade, 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. 1 Fig. 17: Photograph: Sauer Bakery rear brick building facade, 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. f ' PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTER-DEFINING FEATURES Fig. 18: Photograph: Detail of the Sauer Bakery's front wood-frame building's parapet, 2008.Carey ' &Co., Inc. Fig. 19: Photograph: Sauer Bakery front wood-frame building's facade, 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. 1 Fig. 20: Photograph: Sauer Bakery front wood-frame building's east elevation, 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 21: Photograph: Connection between the Sauer Bakery buildings, 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 22: Photograph: Sauer Bakery rear brick building's facade, 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 23: Photograph: Sauer Bakery front wood-frame building's second-story interior, 2008. Carey &Co., Inc. P ' Fig. 24: Photograph: Sauer Bakery front wood-frame building's former window opening along the ' second story's south wall, 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. ' Fig. 25: Photograph: Detail of the front wood-frame building's former window opening, 2008. ' Carey&Co., Inc. ' Fig. 26: Photograph: Former photography studio at the second story(Sauer Bakery front wood- frame building), 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 27: Photograph:Arched entryway to the southwest front room at the second story(Sauer ' Bakery front wood-frame building), 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. 1 Fig. 28: Photograph:View down an hallway on the second story's western portion(Sauer Bakery / front wood-frame building), 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. ' Fig. 29: Photograph: Former stairwell at the second story(Sauer Bakery front wood-frame building), 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. f 1 HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT o ii CAREY&CO., INC. 1 AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY Fig. 30: Photograph: Freight elevator(Sauer Bakery rear brick building), 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 31: Photograph: Brick walls(Sauer Bakery rear brick building), 2008.Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 32: Photograph: Brick oven(Sauer Bakery rear brick building), 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 33: Photograph: Detail of the oven(Sauer Bakery rear brick building), 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. l C HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 0 iii CAREY&CO., INC. I I I AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY I INTRODUCTION STUDY SUMMARY In the following Historic Analysis Report, Carey&Co. evaluates the Blackstone Hotel(840.844 Monterey Street,984-986 Chorro Street)and the Sauer Bakery(848 Monterey Street)buildings in San Luis Obispo.The purpose of the report is to provide the necessary information to address the ' requirements of City Council Resolution No. 9946 adopted on December 18, 2007. Resolution No. 9946 directs the project applicant to conduct a detailed feasibility analysis,or historic structures report,to identify,for both buildings, "uncovered original details" and "portions 1 of the original structure" that might be preserved and incorporated into the new construction. These details and portions specifically include the Blackstone Hotel's pre-1913 "Swiss-Italian" portion of the facade along Chorro Street,the hotel's "Ah Louis"bricks, the Monterey Street facade ' of the Sauer Bakery,and the rear bakery building's extant brick oven.This report also addresses the Blackstone Hotel's c. 1926 facade along Chorro and Monterey Streets. The Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery buildings are proposed to be demolished as part of the SLO Chinatown Project,which involves the redevelopment of eight parcels located in the city block bound by Palm, Chorro,Monterey, and Morro Streets in the city's downtown commercial core. ' In 1876 Francisco Estevan Quintana commissioned the brick Blackstone Hotel building,which ' stands at the northeast comer of Chorro and Monterey Streets.The Sauer Bakery buildings stand adjacent to the hotel's east elevation along Monterey Street.Andrew Sauer first occupied the ' front wood-frame building around 1875,and the family added the rear brick bakehouse to the lot ' between 1909 and 1926. Both the hotel and bakery buildings exhibit extensive modifications since their construction in the late nineteenth century. ' The Sauer Bakery has been listed on the City's Master List of Historic Resources.The Blackstone ' Hotel has been listed twice as a Contributing Property to the local Downtown Historic District, once for its pre-1913 "Swiss Italian" facade at 984 Chorro Street and again for the primary facade at ' 840 Monterey Street.The buildings are not listed in the California Register of Historical Resources ' or in the National Register of Historic Places. P / HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT o 7 CAREY&CO., INC. 1 1 1 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY PRELIMINARY CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The report presents our preliminary conclusions and recommendations.These include: • The Blackstone Hotel building has been substantially modified since its construction in 1875,and the minimal portions of the pre-1913 "Swiss Italian"structure which remain, the quoins on the Chorro Street facade,do not retain integrity from the period of significance. We recommend that the pre-1913 "Swiss Italian" facade need not be incorporated into new construction. • The Blackstone Hotel's c. 1926 facade was not recognized as a significant example of Streamline Moderne architecture when the building was listed on the City's Master List of Historical Resources.We concur that the facade is not architecturally significant and need not be incorporated into new construction. • A substantial number of bricks manufactured by Ah Louis remain in extant downtown San Luis Obispo buildings.The Blackstone Hotel's "Ah Louis"bricks are not rare and do not necessitate being retained. If, however,they are retained,the bricks should not be used in an outdoor setting. • The facade of the Sauer Bakery retains minimal original or c. 1930 building fabric and lacks integrity from the period of significance.We recommend that the facade need not be rehabilitated,restored,or incorporated into new construction. • The Sauer Bakery oven is historically significant. However,as the structural engineers concluded, any plan to relocate the oven would be a massive undertaking and would expose the oven to a substantial risk of damage.The engineers recommend, and we concur, that the oven be left in situ to preserve its historic material. MEMODOLOGY Carey&Co. conducted site visits on April 29 and July 16, 2008 and noted the existing condition, / architectural significance, and character-defining features of the Blackstone Hotel and the Sauer Bakery.The survey included photographic documentation and focused on the exterior of the Blackstone Hotel and the interior and exterior of the Sauer Bakery buildings.The firm also met with Rye Syfan and Nathan White of Taylor and Syfan,a San Luis Obispo engineering consulting firm,to examine the Sauer Bakery's brick oven to evaluate its construction and physical condition and to determine if it could be relocated to an alternate site. Carey&Co. conducted additional research regarding the history and significance of the buildings at the following repositories: • City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department • San Luis Obispo County Historical Society Research Room • San Luis Obispo Library History Room • San Francisco Public Library History Room i HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 0 8 CAREY&CO.,INC. 1 i 1 i AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY 1 The firm also consulted City Council Resolution No. 9946, the project's Final Environmental i Impact Report and Update,the project's City of San Luis Obispo Cultural Heritage Committee 1 Staff Report, a Rehabilitation Feasibility Analysis conducted by Mark Rawson,AIA in October i 2007 for both buildings,and local,state, and national preservation guidelines. Per National Park Service guidelines, Carey&Co.sought to avoid overlap with previously completed research) 1 1 EVALUATION SYSTEM iIn evaluating the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery buildings,Carey&Co. used a three-tiered historic value rating system. Historic value is a professional assessment of the historic significance of each building feature in question based upon an analysis of primary documents and on-site observation.The ratings are as follows: 1 Significant: The building feature is associated with the qualities that make the building historically ' significant.The feature makes a major contribution to the structure's historic character. In addition, the feature displays a high level of craftsmanship. 1 Contributing: The building feature may not be extraordinarily significant as an isolated element but it contains sufficient historic character to play a role in the overall significance of the structure. 1 Non-Contributing: The building feature falls outside of the building's period of significance or the ' feature falls within the building's period of significance but it has been substantially modified such ' that little or no historic character remains. / PERIOD OF SIGNIFICANCE Carey&Co.determined the period of significance for each building based on the definition outlined in National Register Bulletin Number 16A, How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Forms.The bulletin defines the period of significance as"the length of time when a property ' was associated with important events, activities,or persons, or attained the characteristics which ' qualify it for National Register listing. Period of significance usually begins with the date when significant activities or events began giving the property its historic significance." It can be a single 1 year,such as the building's construction date,or span a range of years? 1 i ' t Deborah Slaton, Preservation Brief 43:The Preparation and Use of Historic Structures Reports.(Washington, DC: ' U.S.Government Printing Office, 2005),http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/briefs/brief43.htm(accessed ' July 9,2008). z US Department of the Interior,National Park Service,How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Forms, National Register Bulletin 16A.(Washington,DC:U.S.Government Printing Office, 1997),42. / HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT® 9 CAREY&CO., INC. 1 1 1 AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY PART I:BLACKSTONE HOTEL: DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY AND EVALUATION The following sections include a historical background,a chronology of development and use,a physical description, and a list of character-defining features of the Blackstone Hotel. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND The historical background section includes a summary history focusing on alterations to the building since its construction and an analysis of its period of significance. Francisco Estevan Quintana Francisco Estevan Quintana(1801-1880)arrived in San Luis Obispo from New Mexico in 1843 and built an adobe at the northeast comer of Chorro and Monterey Streets.In 1875, he decided to replace the existing structure and contracted R. E. Osgood to construct the Quintana Block building,completed in 1876.The two-story commercial structure featured Italianate detailing, including quoins'(Fig. 9)and narrow wood-sash windows with pedimented crowns and thick surrounds(Fig. 2).Storefronts lined the building's fagade facing Monterey Street.' 5 i � a i � Fig. 1: Portrait of Francisco Estevan Quin- Fig.2:Quintana Block building,c. 1900. Courtesy of the San Luis tana. Courtesy of the San Luis Obispo Obispo County Historical Society. County Historical Society. 3 Quoins(Fig.9)are a decorative detail consisting of rectangular wood,brick,or stone veneer panels that project slightly from a building's comers to mimic large stones. s Unless otherwise noted,the historic contexts for the Blackstone Hotel and the Sauer Bakery in this report are based on the 2006 DPR 523 forms prepared by Applied Earthworks,Inc.for the Chinatown Project EIR. ' The forms are included in Appendix C and contain a complete listing of business that occupied each build- ing. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ 10 CAREY 6t CO., INC. 1 1 1 AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY 1 ' Ah Louis Although archival research did not reveal a direct connection, the building was likely constructed 1 with bricks manufactured at a nearby brickyard operated by Wong On,commonly referred to as Ah Louis.Wong On(1838.1936)immigrated to the United States from China at age 21. He searched for gold in Oregon before settling in San Luis Obispo in 1870. He first worked as a cook at a local ' hotel and then found employment at Port Harford, located around nine miles southwest of the ' city. During this time, he became known as Ah Louis, a name beSLt�,`'� on him by his employer John Harford. In 1873,following the arrival of the Southern PacificARailroad, he became a labor contractor for Chinese laborers employed to construct the new railroad. In 1874,he established the ' county's first Chinese general store for these laborers.The Ah Louis store at the northeast comer ' of Chorro and Palm Streets became the foundation for the San Luis Obispo's Chinatown with Ah Louis residing as the unofficial mayor.' ' Over his lifetime,Ah Louis became a successful entrepreneur as a labor contractor, farmer, and rancher. He also operated the county's first brick yard in the vicinity of Lincoln and Center Streets, around a half mile northwest of the hotel,from 1872 to 1887.After running out of clay at this ' site, he relocated the operation to an area between Cerro San Luis and Bishop Peak,which closed around 1910.1 He manufactured around two million bricks that supplied the building material for numerous buildings around Higuera,Monterey, and Chorro Streets, including the Ah Louis Store(1885), the Sinsheimer Building(1884),and the Carnegie Library(1904).'According to Don Rivara,a descendant of the Quintana family,the Quintanas maintained a working relationship with Ah Louis and would likely have purchased their bricks from him.'Given the proximity of extant buildings known to have been constructed with his bricks and that Ah Louis operated the ' only brickyard in the county in the late nineteenth century,the Quintana Block building likely was ' constructed with his bricks.' 1 ' S William Hoy, "Ah Louis," Chinese Historical Society of America Bulletin(January 15, 1966): 11.14;City of San Luis Obispo,"Historic Resources Inventory Form:Ah Louis Store,"in Resolution No. 9852(2006 Series)Ap- proving the Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo,State of ' California,and Dr. William Watson,Owner of a Designated Historic Resource at 800 Palm Street, in San Luis Obispo (14 November 2006),http://www.ci.san-luisobispo.c.us/cityclerk/minutes/2006/111406min/r9852his- ' toricprop800palm.pdf(accessed July 23,2008). ' 6 Undated map,Ah Louis vertical file,San Luis Obispo County Historical Society Research Room. 7 The Ah Louis Store,the Carnegie Library,and the Sinsheimer Building are all on the city's Master List of ' Historic Resources.Additionally,the Carnegie Library is listed in the National Register of Historic Places,and ' the Ah Louis Store is listed as a California State Historic Landmark(No.802)and in the California Register of Historical Resources.; Henry Kwock Wong,Gum Sahn Yun(Gold Mountain Men),(San Francisco:Fong ' Brothers, 1987),8;Sandy Baer, "San Luis Obispo Sesquicentennial Celebration-Business and Leadership," ' City of San Luis Obispo Sesquicentennial Celebration,http://www.slo 150.com/index0406.php(accessed July 9, 2008). 8 Don Rivera, Letter to Erica Schultz, 11 July 2008. ' 9 For example,the Sinsheimer Building stands directly across the street at 849 Monterey Street,Mission San ' Luis Obispo stands directly to its west across Chorro Street, and the Ah Louis Store stands just one block north at 800 Palm Street. ' HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT® 11 CAREY&CO., INC. AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY Alterations(1880.1926) The Quintana Block building,now known as the Blackstone Hotel building,changed ownership several times, housed a variety of businesses,and underwent numerous alterations.Sometime after he purchased the building in 1880 from his father, Pedro Quintana constructed a two-story addition on the east elevation connecting the building with the adjacent Sauer Bakery(Fig.4).The addition featured a distinct design from the adjacent buildings,with an arched entrance at the storefront and three arched windows at the second story. By 1891, the Blackstone Hotel building contained a general merchandise store commonly referred to as the White House,a saloon on the first story, and furnished rooms on the second story.In 1896,Joaquin and Juan Quintana bought out their father's stake in the White House and operated the store on their own with Pedro Quintana retaining ownership of the building. However,the brothers ran into legal and financial troubles and sold the store and its merchandise to P. H.Moise shortly thereafter.Moise added three large windows to the west elevation facing Chorro Street to upgrade the building in 1900.These appear to have been tall segmentally-arched windows with i shutters located at the first story. Only the two northern windows remain at 986 Chorro and were shortened when the bottom half was filled in at some point(Figs. 2 and 6). Additionally,the building had been connected with the structure to its north(984 Chorro Street) by 1903 (Fig. 8).Although archival research did not reveal its construction date,the northern building appears to have housed a post office around 1886 to 188810 Additionally, it reportedly housed the Italian-Swiss Union Society lending the name"Swiss Italian"to the fagade at 984 \ Chorro." •f 6, �• • 1 ';.'!.: Tom, Fig. 3:Quintana block building,c. 1876.The tura-story Fig. 4:View of Monterey Street,post-1880.The Blackstone addition has not been constructed Courtesy of Loren Hotel and Sauer Bakery buildings are on the left with the ' Nicholson, Rails Across the Ranchos,p.4. two-story addition in between. Courtesy of the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society. 10 Sanborn Maps,Blackstone Hotel,historic property file,City of San Luis Obispo,Community Development Department. 11 The date that the Italian-Swiss Union Society occupied 984 Chorro Street remains unknown.Sanborn Maps,Blackstone Hotel,historic property file,City of San Luis Obispo,Community Development Depart- ment. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 0 12 CAREY&CO.,INC. f ' AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY ' The next major alteration occurred in 1913,when Pedro Quintana removed the facade,shortened the building by around 12 feet, and rebuilt the facade to make way for the widening of Monterey ' Street.The previous year,the City Council decided to widen the street to entice the state to ' tum it into a state highway and awarded damages to five buildings at the street's western end for accommodating the project.A historic photograph reveals that the building's new facade did not 1 retain the quoins,pedimented crowns, and dentils along the cornice from the previous facade(Fig. t 15). 1 Around the time that the building became to be known as the Blackstone Hotel, another major ' renovation c. 1926 occurred(Figs. 5.6). In addition to a third story, the building received a rounded ' comer,thin horizontal belt courses and cornice, new double-hung windows,and porthole windows. The former post office entrance on Chorro Street may have become an entrance for the hotel. ' Alterations(1946-2005) ' In 1946, Steve and Stella Zegar purchased the hotel building from the Quintanas, and they operated a furniture store at the first story and a hotel at the second story.The building underwent successive 1 remodeling as it changed businesses,most notably in the mid-1950s when the Crocker Anglo Bank 1 replaced the furniture store, in 1960 when it housed the Johnson's Children's Department Store, and between 1976 and 2005 under the ownership of Tom Coull,a real estate broker. Copelands' 1 Properties, LLC currently owns the vacant structure. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 __ OWNWSW T •7 1 Fig.5: Blackstone Hotel building facade along Monterey Fig. 6: Blackstone Hotel building west elevation along Street, 2008. Chorro Street, 2008, 1 1 1 1 1 HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 0 13 CAREY&CO.,INC. 1 1 1 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY I�— Period of Significance As noted,the period of significance is the length of time during which the building is associated with important events,activities,or persons.12 The Blackstone Hotel's period of significance spans " from 1876 to 1946,corresponding to the Quintanas family ownership.The Blackstone Hotel has - been listed twice as a contributing property to the local Downtown Historic District,once for its pre-1913 fagade "Swiss Italian" portion at 984 Chorro and again for the main massing at 840 r Monterey.The building was determined to contribute to the historic character of the neighborhood for the following reasons:" • For its association as a notable community or neighborhood landmark and as one of the _ city's oldest extant commercial buildings; • For its association with Francisco Estevan Quintana, a businessman during the Ciry's early development following California's statehood who made early,unique or outstanding contributions to important local affairs and is a locally recognized historical figure; • For its association with the Quintana family,which made important contributions to the community; • For housing a post office and telegraph office in 1886,which are businesses that made C significant contributions to the historical development of the community; " • For its association with the commercial and residential growth of the City's downtown near the Mission and with a major pattern of local history. CHRONOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT AND USE The following section describes the building's original construction, modifications, and uses, based on historical documentation and physical evidence.The chronology was prepared using building permit and historic property records on file at San Luis Obispo Community Development Department(Appendix B)and the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation(DPR) - 523 form prepared for the building by Applied EarthWorks, Inc. for the Chinatown Project EIR in 2006(Appendix C). C Blackstone Hotel 1843 Francisco Estevan Quintana constructs adobe house/store on lot. July 3, 1875 R. E.Osgood commences manufacture of bricks for Quintana Block. 1876 Quintana Block building constructed. 1880 Estevan Quintana Dies. His son Pedro Quintana inherits store. i Pre-1886 New addition to building's eastern elevation abuts Sauer Bakery. 12 U.S. Department of the Interior,National Park Service,How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Forms,42. 13 City of San Luis Obispo,Historic Preservation Program Guidelines(April 2008),htrp://www.ci.san-luisobispo. c.us/communirydevelopment/download/Historical%20Preservation%2OProgram%20Guidelines4-25-08.pdf (accessed May 6,2008),2;Blackstone Hotel,historic property file,City of San Luis Obispo Community — Development Department. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT® 14 CAREY&CO.,INC. C C I 1 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY I 1 1886 Building houses general store,grocery warehouse,liquor store, post office and offices on second floor. 1 By 1891 General store referred to as the "White House." 1896 Joaquin and Juan Quintana buy store from Pedro Quintana. ' 1896.1897 Quintana brothers business fails. P. H.Moise buys store. ' 1901 J. O. Dinkelspiel listed in city directory as owner of the White House. By 1903 Comer building merges with northern adjacent building(984 Chorro). f 1905-1909 Corrugated metal addition added north of 984 Chorro Street. 1913 Fagade removed,building shortened by 12 feet,and facade rebuilt. ' c. 1926 Plumbing and electrical permits pulled. Third story and new details likely added. ' Building became known as the Blackstone Hotel. ' 1956 First floor remodeled for Crocker-Anglo bank. ' By 1957 Hotel no longer in operation. 1963 Bank leaves and vault removed. ` 1966 840 Monterey remodeled with new storefront. ' 1973 842 Monterey remodeled into a restaurant. ' 1975 842 Monterey remodeled to include a bar. 1978 984 Chorro remodeled. 1987 842 Monterey remodeled for eye exam office. ' 1995 842 Monterey remodeled with a new storefront. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT o 15 CAREY&CO., INC. 1 1 1 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY PHYSICAL DESCRIMON AND CHARACTER-DEFQVING FEATURES The following section provides a description of the Blackstone Hotel, including its character- defining features.The description includes the hotel's exterior only.As noted,its period of significance spans from 1876 to 1946, corresponding with the Quintana family's ownership. Setting _ The Blackstone Hotel building stands in the City's compact downtown,which consists of a gridiron street arrangement and a typical building height of two to three stories.Much of the historic commercial core remains intact.West of the building across Chorro Street stands Mission San Luis Obispo,built in 1793.Mission Plaza,built in 1968,surrounds the Mission church and forms a large public plaza and open gathering space. South across Monterey Street stands the Sinsheimer building,with its richly ornamented neoclassical facade and cast-iron columns and details.The proximity to Mission San Luis Obispo and the later designation of Monterey Street as part of State Route 227 made the intersection of Chorro and Monterey a prominent commercial location. Exterior Description The Blackstone Hotel stands at the northeast corner of Monterey and Chorro Streets in downtown San Luis Obispo.The three-story building has an L-shaped plan and stretches approximately 100 feet in the north-south direction along Chorro Street and 60 feet in the east-west direction along Monterey Street. _ It consists of three separate masses connected over time: the large rectangular mass at 840 Monterey and 986 Chorro(1875);the visually distinct northern section known as the"Swiss Italian" facade with a break in the roofline and non-aligning floor levels, at 984 Chorro(construction date unknown,joined to the corner building by 1903, northern addition between 1905 and 1909);and the eastern section at 844 Monterey(post-1880).The building underwent a significant renovation around 1926,replacing the earlier Italianate facade with new Streamline Moderne detailing(Fig. 7). r I s Fig. 7:Blackstone Hotel fagade and west elevation, 2008. Fig. 8:Blackstone Hotel west elevation at 984 Chmro Street, 2008. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 13 16 CAREY&CO., INC. - r 1 1 1 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY 1 1 Unreinforced load-bearing masonry walls support the flat roof behind a short parapet. Painted 1 plaster covers the exterior walls.The building's southwest comer is prominently curved. Projecting 1 belt courses at the second and third floor levels and a simple band at the top cornice line wrap the comer and emphasize the building's horizontality.However,the courses do not extend past 986 1 Chorro.The"Swiss Italian" fnade at 984 Chorro features quoins(pre4913)that provide a visual 1 break from the c. 1926 section. Quoins also denote the edge of 986 Chorro;they abut but do not 1 align with those at 984 Chorro(Fig. 9). 1 The south and west elevations feature wood-sash, recessed double-hung windows along Monterey 1 Street with projecting sills. Paired windows, angled to match the curve,tum the corner.Two porthole windows and two segmentallTarched windows penetrate the otherwise solid west 1 elevation's ground floor(Fig. 10). 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 A0 _ 1 - 1 1 r 1 Fig. 9:Detail of the quoins at 984 and 986 Fig. 10:Detail of the west elevation with a double-hung 1 Chorro Street,2008. window,a segmentally-arched window,and a porthole 1 window, 2008. 1 1 1 1 1 HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT® 17 CAREY&CO., INC. 1 1 1 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY The ground floor at Monterey Street features storefronts with display windows and transoms above. Storefronts at this elevation have recessed entries, and the show windows stand on brick-clad bulkheads(Fig. 11).All were extensively remodeled from 1966 to 1995. Pilasters frame the entry at 844 Monterey;a projecting canvas awning also shades this storefront(Fig. 12).At Chorro Street, a solid plaster wall,pierced by the windows described above,extends north.The framed entry to the upper stories appears at the northern edge of the building's primary mass(Fig. 13);the addition at 984 Chorro features another storefront entry. Character-defining Features Significant: • Curved comer • Porthole windows Contributing: • Stucco cladding • Thin, uninterrupted cornice and belt courses • Quoins • Double-hung,wood-sash windows • Segmentally-arched windows • Tie-rods Non-Contributing: • Storefront entrances,windows,signs,and awnings • Fire escape 9 1A - I a _- -'� - - --- si. Fig. 11:Storefront at 840 Monterey Street,2008. Fig. 12:Storefront at 844 Mon- Fig. 13:Storefront at 986 Chorro Street, terey Street,2008. 2008. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT❑ 18 CAREY&CO.,INC. C r r r r AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY r PART II:SAUER BAKERY:DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY AND EVALUATION The following sections include a historical background,a chronology of development and use, a r physical description,and a list of character-defining features of the Sauer Bakery buildings. ' HwromcAL BACKGROUND The historical background section includes a summary history focusing on alterations to the site since the its construction and an analysis of its period of significance. ' Andrew Sauer r Andrew Sauer,a German-born baker,first occupied the front,wood-frame building around 1875. ' He most likely operated a bakery with his brother,George F.Sauer,at his brother's home located r nearby at 964 Chorro Street and carried on the bakery business after George's death in 1873 at this new location.Archival research did not reveal the c. 1875 bakery building's architect or builder. The two-story commercial building featured Italianate detailing, including a bracketed cornice and ' narrow wood-sash windows with pronounced lintels(Fig. 14).A cupola also projected from the roof, and storefronts lined the first story facade.Andrew Sauer sold fresh baked goods that he made in ra bakehouse located in the building's northwest comer and an oven located at the building's rear. He sold his baked goods along with groceries in the building's western half,while a dry good store ' occupied the building's eastern half.A central staircase rose to the second story providing access to a photography studio occupying the upper floor. 1 Alterations(1888.1946) Sometime after 1880, Pedro Quintana,who owned the Quintana Block building next door to the Sauer Bakery, constructed a two-story addition on the building's east elevation connecting it with the bakery.By 1888,Andrew Sauer had constructed a new bakehouse and oven at the building's rear,replacing the interior bakehouse.Additionally,a saloon occupied the building's western side taking over a portion of the Sauer's bakery and grocery store.The building underwent successive alterations as the interior was reconfigured to accommodate new businesses prior to Andrew Sauer's death in 1909.Following his death, George L.Motz, a Sauer relative,took over as general manager, 1 _ ' I ' Fig. 14:Sauer Bakery building,c. 1880s.Courtesy of the Fig. 15:Sauer Bakery building,c. 1930.Courtesy of the ' San Luis Obispo County Historical Society. San Luis Obispo County Historical Society. ' HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 13 19 CAREY&CO.,INC. AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY and several bakers were located in the building.The second story continued to house a photography studio in addition to a real estate and sales insurance office.The bakery also continued to grow,and the Sauers constructed two brick ovens on the lot's rear between 1909 and 1926(Fig. 17). The building underwent additional significant alterations in the mid-1900s and 1910s.Most significantly,the Sauers removed the facade,shortened the building by around 12 feet, and rebuilt the facade in 1913 due to the widening of Monterey Street.As noted, during the previous year, the City Council decided to widen the street to entice the state to turn it into a state highway and awarded damages to five buildings at the street's western end for accommodating the project. A historic photograph dated c. 1930(Fig. 15)shows that the second story fenestration changed from a row of six narrow double-hung windows to three sets of windows. Each set consisted of paired double-hung,wood-sash windows located underneath a five-pane transom window.A less pronounced cornice replaced the bracketed cornice, and the building received new storefront windows and entrances as well. Alterations(194&present) In 1946,Joe Navoni, Ralph Libhart,and Harold McDonald purchased the building from the Sauers,although the family continued to operate a store until 1964 when the Holser&Bailey department store took over the first story. In 1965,the building again underwent a major renovation resulting in a highly altered facade.The three sets of windows at the second story were removed, and the window openings filled with metal lath and plaster.The facade received a stucco cladding and new storefront windows and entrances with an arcade(Fig. 16). i V i Fig. 16:Sauer Bakery front wood frame building facade, Fig. 17:Sauer Bakery rear brick building facade, 2008. 2008. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 0 20 CAREY&CO.,INC. 1 1 1 1 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY 1 1 In addition to the department store,several retail stores have occupied the building since the 1 mid-1960s.The second story continued to house a photography studio until the mid-to late- 1 1950s, after which it remained vacant.The interior of the front,wood-frame building has been 1 altered extensively by the various businesses that have occupied it,although the second story retains wainscoting, remnants of wallpaper and linoleum, and other detailing dating to the Sauer's 1 ownership.The rear brick bakehouse's interior has also been heavily remodeled,yet it retains some 1 brick walls,a brick oven, and a freight elevator dating to the Sauer family's ownership. Copelands' Properties, LLC currently owns the vacant structure. 1 1 Period of Significance 1 The Sauer Bakery's period of significance spans from c. 1875 to 1964 to correspond with the Sauer family's ownership and occupancy of the building.As noted,the bakery has been listed on the 1 City's Master List of Historic Resources for its association with the Sauer family and its bakery. 1 CHRONOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT AND USE 1 The following section describes the building's original construction, modifications, and uses, 1 based on historical documentation and physical evidence.The chronology was prepared using building permit and historic property records on file at San Luis Obispo Community Development Department(Appendix B)and the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation(DPR) 1 523 form prepared for the building by Applied EarthWorks, Inc. for the Chinatown Project EIR in 1 2006(Appendix Q. 1 Sauer Bakery 1 c. 1875 Building constructed.Andrew Sauer operates bakery. 1 ' 1888 Brick oven and bakehouse constructed behind building. / By 1891 West half of ground floor operated as a saloon. ' 1903 Brick oven and bakehouse moved to west property line. Restaurant Dorce Maison occupies west half of ground floor. 1 Skylights removed. 1 ' 1909 Restaurant eliminated and grocery enlarged. 1 Narrow work room occupies west side of ground floor. 1 1909 Andrew Sauer dies. George Motz, a Sauer relative, becomes bakery 1 manager. 1 1909 First floor interior partition moved west. 1 1909.1926 Extant brick building constructed with ovens. 1 1 1913 Facade removed,building shortened by 12 feet, and facade rebuilt. 1 1922 George Motz dies. Fred Sauer,Andrew Sauer's son, takes over the bakery. 1 1 1 HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT o 21 CAREY&CO., INC. 1 1 AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY 1946 Sauer family sells bakery to Navoni, Libhart,&McDonald. 1964 Holser&Bailey department store moves in. 1965 Store remodeled. 1968 Cupola removed. 1975 Interior remodeled for a clothing store. 1981 Pier 1 occupies store. 1986 Lower floor divided with a wall. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTER-DEFINING FEATURES The following section provides a description of the Sauer Bakery, including character-defining _ features.The descriptions include the bakery's interior and exterior.As noted,the Sauer Bakery's period of significance spans from c. 1875 to 1964, corresponding with the Sauer family's ownership and occupancy of the building. L Setting The Sauer Bakery buildings stand in the City's compact downtown,which consists of a gridiron street arrangement and a typical building height of two to three stories. Much of the historic _ commercial core remains intact.West of the buildings across Chorro Street stands Mission San Luis Obispo,built in 1793. Mission Plaza,built in 1968,surrounds the Mission church and forms a large public plaza and open gathering space. South across Monterey Street stands the Sinsheimer building,with its richly ornamented neoclassical fagade and cast-iron columns and details.The proximity to Mission San Luis Obispo and the later designation of Monterey Street as part of State Route 227 made the intersection of Chorro and Monterey a prominent commercial location. Exterior Description Two separate structures connected at the ground floor comprise the Sauer Bakery at 848 Monterey Street.The complex consists of a two-story,wood-frame building(c. 1875)facing Monterey Street and a one-story-over-basement brick bakehouse(1909.1926)at its rear.Together the buildings measure approximately 45 feet in the east-west direction along Monterey Street and approximately 110 feet north into the parcel.The Blackstone Hotel sits west of the Sauer Bakery,and an open lot, now used as a parking lot,sits to the bakery's east. i HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 13 22 CAREY&CO.,INC. 1 1 1 1 AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY 1 1 Front Wood-Frame Building 1 The two-story building facing Monterey Street features wood-frame construction.The rectangular- 1 in-plan building has a flat-topped parapet concealing the gable roof.The fagade(1965)consists of a storefront with an arcade of four 9.5-foot wide by 12.75-foot tall arches.Wood trim on the square 1 wood clad columns frames the spring-point of the arches. In the two western and the eastern-most 1 arches,steel-sash display windows recess approximately 16 inches behind the fagade plane.The 1 remaining arch serves as a gateway to the 5-foot by 11-foot entryway.The fagade's second story contains a flat expanse of stucco with impressions of three former window openings. 1 1 Horizontal wood shiplap siding clads the east and west elevations.Three wood-sash, double-hung windows(c. 1875)penetrate the east elevation's second story.The narrow windows measure around 1 two feet by seven feet and feature simple trim, sills, and headers.Metal frames that once supported 1 awnings remain at each window.The east elevation does not contain additional openings,and a 1 large portion of its cladding has been replaced at the second story. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 �1 1 1 1 1 Fig. 18: Detail of the parapet,2008. Fig. 19:Sauer Bakery front wood frame building fagade,2008. 1 1 1 1 1 HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ 23 CAREY&CO., INC. 1 1 1 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY The north end of the west elevation's second story contains a solitary two-over-two,double-hung, wood-sash window.A second window opening had been covered with plaster,but the covering is now partially removed to reveal the window opening.A third window opening is visible approximately 10 feet to the south through the narrow space between the bakery and the hotel. / A one-story connection with a flat roof links the front building's north elevation with the rear brick building's south elevation. It contains an exterior metal door flanked by a sidelight now covered with plywood board.Above the door sits a two4ite transom window.One lite has been covered with plywood.Above the connection,a wood staircase descends from the front building's second story to the ground. Character-defining Features Significant: None Contributing: • Gable roof with parapet • Double-hung windows • Wood horizontal cladding Non-Contributing: • Stucco cladding • Storefront fagade, including wood-clad arches,entrance, and windows • Connection and wood stairs at the rear elevation • Metal frames at the windows �,� ' .. " �` � 1I � �' (/ � •_'�tom✓ / o r _ i 17r _ Fig.10:Sauer Bakery front wood frame building east elevation, 2008. Fig. 21:Connection between the buildings, 2008. / i HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 13 24 CAREY&CO.,INC. AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY Rear Brick Building The building's north portion consists of an unreinforced load-bearing brick masonry bakehouse (c. 1909.1926).The building features a rectangular plan and a flat roof.Two openings the size of a vehicle door penetrate the east elevation(possibly in 1965 although it appears more recent)and are filled with aluminum-sash plate glass windows.The northern opening features a contemporary retail door. Characterdefining Features ) Significant: a Brick construction Contributing: Y None Non-Contributing: C Aluminum sash windows and entrance a Concrete stoop and steps Ile l� l� p c q �� ,: . o r fit• .rq'-'� dt ,r °�� � O i� e ✓P° 01 z> iz C P Fig.22:Sauer Bakery rear brick building facade, 2008. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 0 25 CAREY&CO.,INC. AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY ' Interior Description Front Wood-Frame Building A commercial retail space occupies the heavily remodeled ground floor. It contains remnants of numerous renovations, including vinyl rile flooring,wood vertical planking with a horizontal wood trim akin to wainscoting,and interior columns. Shutter board clads some of these columns.These interior features and materials do not date to the period of significance. The second story has undergone extensive remodeling but still exhibits finishes and features from the period of significance. Patterned wallpaper covered the plaster walls,although much of the wallpaper is now falling off to reveal previous wallpaper layers(Fig. 23).The floor consists of wood tongue and groove planking, and many rooms feature remnants of linoleum.All rooms have plain, flat profile, 10-inch high baseboard, and plain, flat profile,6-inch surrounds on windows and doors (Fig. 27).The ceilings rise 11 feet, 10 inches above the finish floor. The second-story room arrangement consists of three 12-foot by 14400t rooms across the south wall,a large 23-foot by 42-foot room along the east wall, and a combination of hallways and smaller rooms hallways along the west wall. Each of the three rooms lining the south wall once had a window that originally penetrated the fagade.The Moot wide by Moot,9-inch tall window openings now contain 2-inch metal studs covered with stucco and lath(Fig. 24).The western and center rooms have a molded picture rail 10 feet, 4 inches above the floor,while other rooms throughout the second story have a narrow strip of wallpaper at the same height that resembles a picture rail. V yf r - 1 Fig.23:Second-story interior,2008. Fig. 24: Former window opening along Fig. 25:Detail of the former window the second story's south wall, 2008. opening,2008. r HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ 26 CAREY&CO.,INC. 1 1 1 1 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY 1 The single large room that fills the interior's east side to the north wall served as a photography 1 studio.The room contains a photography darkroom that measures 6 feet, 7 inches east-west by 17 1 feet, 9 inches north-south(Fig. 26).The south end of the darkroom features a sliding three-over- three,wood-sash window that opens into the photography studio. Five of the panes have been painted over,while the sixth pane consists of tinted dark red glass.Along the room's east wall,a 1 13-foot wide section of wall that stretched from ceiling to approximately 24 inches above the ground 1 floor was removed. It is now in-filled with 2-inch by 6-inch studs, and the exterior siding has been replaced.An arched entryway located along this room's south wall provides access to the hallway 1 leading to the southwest front room(Fig. 27). 1 1 An Moot wide hallway runs north-south and divides the single large room from the collection of smaller rooms to its west.A staircase leads to the attic at the south end of the hallway.A narrower, 1 3.5-foot wide hallway runs east-west between the large room and the three rooms that line the south 1 wall.Wainscoting, consisting of 3.25-inch wide bead board,lines the walls through both hallways 1 and rises 4 feet above the finish floor(Fig. 28). Several doors facing the central hallway have wood- sash hopper transoms located above them. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 .�rrxPl. 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 Fig.26(Upper Left):Former photography studio at the second story,2008. Fig.27(Upper Right):Arched entryway to the 1 southwest front room, 2008. Fig. 28(Lower Left):View down an hallway on the second story's western portion,2008. Fig.29(Lower Right):Former stairwell, 2008. 1 1 HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ 27 CAREY 6t CO., INC. 1 1 1 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY Internal stairs between the first and second floors no longer exist(Fig. 29).A former stairwell that ran north-south at the west interior wall has since been covered over with plywood.A second stairwell located in the hallway south of the large room has been covered over with wood tongue and groove planking.The space beneath the attic stairs is enclosed and may also have originally - contained a staircase to the first floor. L Character-defining Features Significant: C None Contributing: _ • Wood tongue and groove floor planking • Linoleum • Wainscoting • Wood baseboard • Picture rail • Plaster over wood lath finish • Wallpaper remnants • Window and door surrounds • Arched entryway • Transoms over doors Non-Contributing: • Former window openings at the facade's second story • Staircase • Room partitions and layout Rear Brick Building The bakehouse interior has been heavily remodeled and features little significant historic fabric other than the brick walls,the brick oven,and a freight elevator.The ground story of the bakery features some shutter board paneling, 12-inch square linoleum riling, and large open expanses of — brick wall. Due to the ground slope,the building's basement level sits at ground level with the I _ Fig.30: Freight elevatar,2008. Fig. 31: Brick walk, 2008. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 0 28 CAREY&CO., INC. AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY first floor Monterey Street elevation of the bakery.A historic freight elevator with its associated equipment still stands in the southeast comer, although flooring now blocks the elevator shaft(Fig. 30). ' The gas-fired brick oven in the basement measures approximately 14 feet wide by 17 feet deep by 8 1 feet high(Fig. 32).The arched interior baking chamber measures 14 feet, 7 inches deep by 11 feet rwide and approximately 18 inches high at the center.The load-bearing brick masonry structure has steel compression bands and reinforcing bars on the sides that resist the outward forces of the firebrick arch.A layer of grout or concrete,followed by brick cap layer, a layer of sand, and then a layer of ash and sand sit on top the arch and provide insulation. ' Two steel doors with counterweighted operators provide access to the interior(Fig. 33),while a 1 small porthole either provided access for the gas burner or allowed for a visual examination of the ' interior without allowing excess heat to escape.A complex system of 1.5-inch diameter pipes near the oven doors originally fed gas to heat the interior.Although significant elements of the pipe system are now missing, it can still pivot and move vertically within its frame. 1 ' The internal exhaust vents open to a flue above the oven doors that would have traveled in a brick chimney through the upper floor to the exterior.A portion of the chimney still stands in the second 1 floor but no longer extends to the ceiling. ' Charactor&fining Features 1 ' Significant: ' O Brick oven • Freight elevator ' Contributing: ' • Brick walls Non-Contributing: ' • Shutter board paneling • Linoleum tiling ' _ fir• ,� _ ' Fig. 32:Brick oven, 2008. Fig. 33:Detail of the oven,2008. 1 HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 0 29 CAREY&CO.,INC. AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY PART II:ARCHITECTURAL EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS In the following section,Carey&Co. addresses specific requests outlined the City Council Resolution No. 9946 regarding the Chinatown Project and provides an additional recommendation. BIAcKsTONE HoTEL PRE-1913 "Swiss ITALIAN" FACADE We recommend that the pre-1913 "Swiss Italian" facade at 984 Chorro Street does not need to be incorporated into new construction.This portion of the Blackstone Hotel facade does not retain its integrity within the context of the entire building as it represents only a small portion of the original facade, and the building itself has been substantially modified since its construction.As the 2006 DPR form states, "the quoins and windows are mere remnants of the facade that was present before the 1913 and 1926 alterations(emphasis added)."14 However,only the quoins appear to date before r 1913.The double-hung windows match those on the c. 1926 facade and were likely replaced at that time.The building's current condition does not reflect the early history of the Quintana family or L the early commercial development of downtown San Luis Obispo. BLACKSTONE HOTEL c. 1926 FACADE We concur with the City's determination that the Blackstone Hotel's c. 1926 facade,dEesgD need to be incorporated into new construction.The City's "Documentation of Historical Significance" outlining its significance for inclusion on the Master List of Historical Resources does not list the building for its Sreamline Moderne architecture.We concur that the facade lacks sufficient architectural significance to warrant rehabilitation, restoration, or incorporation into a new building.Similarly, City Council Resolution No. 9946 does not call out this section of the facade as a portion of the building's original features that should studied to determine if they can be preserved and/or incorporated into new construction as part of Mitigation Measure CR-5 in the final update for the project's EIR dated November 2007.15 Additionally, a Cultural Heritage Committee staff report dated October 22, 2007 stated in the findings that"consistent with Conservation&Open Space Element Policy 3.3.3 and Section D.3 of the City's Historical Preservation Guidelines, the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery buildings present potential health and safety risks that make demolition necessary, since other means of eliminating or reducing the risks to acceptable levels are infeasible."16 This statement is consistent with the Rehabilitation Feasibility Analysis that determined it may be difficult or infeasible to rehabilitate the building due to design, maintenance,and structural issues." 14 Applied EarthWorks,Inc.,"State of California DPR Primary Record and Building,Structure,and Object Record for 984.986 Chorro,840842.844 Monterey"(November 15, 2006). 15 AMSC Earth&Environmental,Inc.,Final Update for the Environmental Impact Report for the Chinatown Proj• ect,EIR Case No.ER#69-05,SCH#2006111012,State Clearinghouse No.2000041062,Prepared for the City of San Luis Obispo(November 2007),61. 16 City of San Luis Obispo,"Review of the proposed Chinatown mixed-use development project bordered by Chorro,Palm,Morro,and Monterey Streets in the C-D-H-zone(ARC 69-05),Cultural Heritage Committee Staff Report"(22 October 2007),8. 17 AMSC Earth&Environmental, Inc.,Final Environmental Impact Report for the Chinatown Project,Volume I, EIR Case No.ER#69-05,SCH#2006111012,State Clearinghouse No. 2000041062,Prepared for the City of San Luis Obispo(September 2007),2-7. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 0 30 CAREY&CO., INC. 1 1 1 ; AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAK 1 ' 1 BLACKSTONE HOTEL"AH LOUIS" BRICKS Regarding the incorporation of Ah Louis bricks found at the Blackstone Hotel into the new ` development,such as a landscaping feature, Carey and Co. recommends the following: 1 1)Consideration should be given to the number of extant bricks manufactured by Ah 1 Louis that exist at other historic sites in San Luis Obispo. It has been documented that 1 bricks manufactured by Ah Louis remain extant at several historic sites including the Ah 1 Louis Store, the Sinsheimer Building,and the Carnegie Library(now the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society Museum). He manufactured bricks at his brickyard from around 1 1872 to 1910 and produced 800,000 bricks in 1896 alone. As these bricks likely remain 1 ubiquitous in extant buildings, it is not necessary to preserve the specific bricks at the 1 Blackstone Hotel. 1 2)The bricks may not be suitable for outdoor landscaping features.The bricks are common 1 bricks,which are poorly fired and do not have a hard facing. In comparison to face bricks, which are weather-resistant and used for exterior cladding,these bricks are soft and are meant for interior walls or non-structural infill.18 Therefore,exterior use may cause further 1 deterioration, thus the bricks should be sheltered from the elements. SAVER BAKERY FAFADE ' Carey&Co. recommends that the Sauer Bakery facade does not need to be retained and 1 incorporated into new construction.The existing Sauer Bakery building does not possess an adequate level of integrity from the period of significance to recommend the rehabilitation, restoration,or incorporation of the front building's existing facade into new construction.As stated above,little, if any, of the historically significant building fabric(including the c. 1930 windows) remains underneath the 1965 facade.According to the Secretary of Interior's Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties,a building must retain its original fabric in order to be preserved, trehabilitated,or restored.19 1 1 1 1 18 Mark London,Masonry: How to Care for Old and Historic Brick and Stone(Washington,DC:The Preservation ' Press, 1988),60. / 19 Kay D.Weeks,and Anne E.Grimmer, The Se=tary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Prop erties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring and Reconstructing Historic Buildings(Washington, DC: ' U.S.Government Printing Office, 1995). 1 HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT© 31 CAREY&CO., INC. 1 1 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY SAVER BAKERY OVEN Regarding the structural feasibility of removing and reconstructing the bake oven from the Sauer lo Bakery building into new development,such as a plaza or an outdoor feature,Carey&Co. recommends that the oven be preserved in situ. Per the Preservation Feasibility Report prepared by Taylor&Syfan,a San Luis Obispo engineering consulting firm(Appendix A),keeping the oven in situ will preserve the historic material,while also requiring the least amount of intervention. It avoids potential damage that could occur during its relocation.As a standard preservation practice, the oven could be encapsulated in new construction so that it remains as an artifact for future generations. Flexibility should be given to the site's future tenants as to whether or not the oven remains in public view. If the oven is encapsulated,the structure's envelope should be as visually ' distinct and unobtrusive as possible from the extant ovenY Although the feasibility report states that the oven could theoretically,with extraordinary effort, be disassembled and reassembled,we do not recommend this treatment option.The Secretary of Interior's Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties states that"distinctive materials,features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved.""The brick's craftsmanship and construction contribute to its integrity, and will be lost if disassembled.The precise placement of the bricks and the curve of the oven's interior arch could also be lost.Additionally,the mortar and grout/concrete slabs would need to be replaced. We also do not recommend that the oven be moved in one or more pieces.The feasibility report states that placing structural beams underneath the oven in order to move it could cause severe damage.Additionally,the integrity of the grout/concrete slab supporting the firebrick oven could be damaged. Lastly,the oven's relocation in one or more pieces would be a momentous task considering the oven's complex structural system. If the oven is relocated, Carey&Co. recommends that it be enclosed in an interior space. Exposure to the elements would result in their rapid deterioration. �i 20 James Marston Fitch,Historic Preservation:Curatorial Management of the Built World(Charlottesville,VA: University Press of Virginia, 1990),295. 21 Weeks and Grimmer,The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties,5. ' HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 0 32 CAREY&CO., INC. r 1 1 1 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY 1 1 BIBLIOGRAPHY 1 1 Ah Louis,vertical file. 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Government Printing Office, 2005. http://www.nps.gov/history/ hps/tps/briefs/brief43.htm (accessed July 9, 2008). State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Historic Preservation. Instructions for Recording Historical Resources. March 1995. http://ohp.parks.c.gov/pages/1054/files/ manua195.pdf(accessed May 6, 2008). State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation,Office of Historic Preservation. Five Views: An Ethnic Historic Site Survey for California. December 1988.htrp://www.nps.gov/history/ history/online—books/5views/5views.htm(accessed May 6, 2008). HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ 34 CAREY&CO.,INC. i ' AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY P U. S. Department of the Interior,National Park Service. How to Complete the National Register of rHistoric Places Foram, National Register Bulletin 16A.Washington, DC:U. S. Government ' Printing Office, 1997. U. S. Department of the Interior,National Park Service. How to Apply the National Register Criteria for ' Evaluation, National Register Bulletin.Washington, DC: U. S. Government Printing Office, ' 1997. Tyler&Syfan. Sauer Bakery Brick Oven Preservation Feasibility Report.July 28, 2008. Weeks, Kay D.,and Anne E. Grimmer.The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of 1 Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring and Reconstructing ' Historic Buildings. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1995. Wong, Henry Kwock. Gum Sahn Yun(Gold Mountain Men).San Francisco: Fong Brothers, 1987. 1 P P P 1 1 1 1 1 1 HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 0 35 CAREY&CO., INC. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 / / APPENDIX A i 1 1 1 STRUCTURAL ENGINEER'S REPORT 1 / 1 1 1 1 1 / / 1 1 1 f 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 0 San Luis Obispo Los Angeles 1 684 Clarion Court 1276 E. Colorado Blvd. SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 Suite 200 ' (805)547.2000 PASADENA, CA 91106 (800)579.3881 (626)793.7438 1 (805)547.2001 fax (626)793.7439 fax 1 1 PRESERVATION FEASIBILITY REPORT 1 1 The brick oven of the old Sauer Bakery on Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo, 1 California is located in the first-floor of the building, oriented with the front of the oven 1 pointing towards the Southwest and the rear of the oven pointing towards the Northeast. A stairwell rises up along the 'left' side of the oven structure to the 1 second-floor. To the 'right' and the 'front' of the oven are open rooms of the first- floor. The 'rear' of the oven approximately coincides with the Northeast side of the 1 building. Wood joists of the second-floor framing span above the oven, running along its axis from 'front' to 'back.' The baking space of the oven is surrounded by 1 an arched brick ceiling above and brick walls on each side. An iron door front unit 1 was integrated with bricks during construction to create the front access assembly and front wall. The plan dimensions of the oven structure are approximately 14 feet 1 wide by 17 feet deep. 1 The oven structure would have been built in place, with the perimeter foundation of the brick walls constructed first. The perimeter brick walls would have been built up 1 to at least an elevation to allow soil to be backfilled for support of the oven baking 1 surface, with a concrete/grout layer poured directly over the soil or perhaps over a layer of brick over the soil. Firebrick without mortar was then laid down for the baking surface. A shoring system would have been temporarily installed on top of 1 the baking surface in order to construct the arched brick ceiling. Concrete/grout 1 would have been poured above the brick arch and a capping layer of brick placed over the concrete/grout. In each direction, within the concrete/grout layers, both 1 above and below the oven space, tension rods run through, anchored on each side 1 to steel channels. These serve as post-tensioned rods to allow the concrete/grout layer to 'span' across the oven space, both above and below. A layer of sand was 1 placed above the top layer of bricks, likely as additional thermal mass and insulation 1 for the oven. A layer of what appears to be ash was then placed above the layer of 1 sand, perhaps as an insulator. The perimeter brick walls extend up to the top of the ash layer, with the brick wall at the front of the oven extending up higher to support the wood floor framing. (See the drawing of the transverse section through the oven 1 structure, and photos, following.) 1 Preservation of the brick oven may present several different options, but each with 1 varying feasibilities, costs, resulting integrity of the oven structure, affect on historic 1 character, and future uses of the site. Preservation options that have been discussed are: (a) leave and preserve the oven in place; (b) move the entire oven 1 structure as a whole to another site; (c) partially dismantle the oven structure, move 1 to another site, and reconstruct; or (d) completely dismantle the oven structure brick by brick, move to another site, and reconstruct. 1 1 SAUER BAKERY BRICK OVEN JULY 30,2008 1 PRESERVATION FEASIBILITY REPORT PAGE 1 OF 6 1 1 I San Luis Obispo Los Angeles r 684 Clarion Court 1276 E. Colorado Blvd. . ' SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 Suite 200 ' (805)547.2000 PASADENA, CA 91106 (800)579.3881 (626)793.7438 (805)547.2001 fax (626)793.7439 fax r r Based on the construction of this oven structure, it is our opinion that leaving the oven in place is the best option. This particular structure is unique in several ways. Most of it is unreinforced clay-brick masonry, relatively compact, and essentially a 'subterranean' structure on two sides. Options other than leaving it in place result in a number of significant issues and complications. Moving the oven as a whole presents several problems. Typically steel beams would be installed under a structure, spaced along its length. This particular oven , structure was constructed over soil, so there is not a void space in which steel beams can be conveniently inserted. All sides of the oven would need to be excavated to expose the entire structure. Portions of the 'left' and 'right' sides of the brick wall would need to be opened up and steel beams pushed through the soil. First of all, removing portions of the sides of the brick walls would affect the integrity of the unreinforced brick. The process of placing these steel beams could then cause damage to the structure since they would need to be 'driven' in through the soil, possibly creating detrimental heave and/or vibration. Additionally, detailing of the actual construction of the concrete/grout layer below the oven is speculation, therefore a conservative approach would need to be taken for how many support beams would be needed along the length of the oven. As soil is displaced in order to install support beams, the integrity of the slab under the cooking surface would be unknown. This structure with post-tensioned 'slabs' both above and below the oven space, anchored with channels on unreinforced brick, is sifting in place as a single unit, in a condition with balanced tension and compression elements. If a portion of this unit becomes damaged in an attempt to move it, then that could initiate progressive failure into other portions of the structure. r' While we feel that it is physically possible to move the whole oven, it would be with r significant difficulty, cost, and potential damage to the structure. The amount of potential damage could be decreased incrementally, however it would likely be coupled with incremental exponential increases in cost. The brick oven structure is not like a raised-floor building (whether a raised-floor in a brick building, wood building, or otherwise); rather it has a firebrick 'floor' supported on a concrete/grout layer that is soil-supported. Even if the structure were lifted and moved, the final placement upon a new permanent foundation system would create another issue. The system of support beams may need to remain in place permanently in order to continue to provide support of the firebrick 'floor,' otherwise another support system would need to be installed prior to or simultaneously with the removal of the ' temporary steel beam system. While it may still be in the realm of what is possible to move this structure, we feel that the overall task would be a momentous and costly undertaking. SAUER BAKERY BRICK OVEN JULY 30,2008 PRESERVATION FEASIBILITY REPORT PAGE 2 OF 6 1 1 1 1 f I San Luis Obispo Los Angeles 1 _ 684 Clarion Court 1276 E. Colorado Blvd. SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 Suite 200 MM 1 . . (805)547.2000 PASADENA, CA 91106 1 ® (800)579.3881 (626)793.7438 (805)547.2001 fax (626)793.7439 fax 1 1 1 Partially dismantling the oven structure, moving, and reconstructing does not appear 1 to be a feasible option given the nature of its construction. The concrete/grout structural slabs' above and below the oven utilize post-tensioned rods, anchored 1 with steel channels bearing against the sides of the perimeter brick walls. Partial 1 dismantling would require that the ceiling structure of two layers of brick sandwiching the concrete/grout layer be cut away from the lower portion, adequately supported, 1 and moved; then the lower portion —the cooking surface and below—would be 1 moved separately, however the same issues as with moving the oven as a whole 1 come into play. Then given the amount of work to put to dismantled portions back together and adequately rejoin them, we feel that this option would be as much, if 1 not more, of a momentous and costly undertaking as moving the structure as a 1 whole. 1 Complete dismantling, brick by brick, and reconstruction is in our opinion more 1 feasible from a structural perspective than moving the brick oven structure as a whole or in large portions. Nevertheless, given that it was built with unreinforced masonry walls and an archaic post-tensioning system, this option still has significant 1 cost and feasibility implications. The bricks would be dismantled, original mortar 1 removed, each brick labeled one-by-one, and then moved to a new location. Upon 1 reconstruction, the mortaring must be redone (to current standards/techniques). The concrete/grout slabs above and below must be repoured, however upon reconstruction, additional reinforcing would likely be needed to help strengthen the 1 structure to provide adequate structural integrity and safety. Upon reconstruction of the brick walls, reinforcement should be provided to provide adequate integrity and 1 life-safety of the structure for future use. While this option of complete dismantling 1 and reconstruction may be possible and structurally feasible, it may present even 1 greater issues than the other options from a historic fabric and craftsmanship perspective. From a structural perspective, we feel that the most feasible option is to 1 leave the oven in place. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SAUER BAKERY BRICK OVEN JULY 30,2008 1 PRESERVATION FEASIBILITY REPORT PAGE 3 OF 6 1 1 i' San Luis Obispo Los Angeles684 Clarion Court 1276 E. Colorado Blvd. O!E SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 Suite 200 (805)547.2000 PASADENA, CA 91106 (800)579.3881 (626)793.7438 (805)547.2001 fax (626)793.7439 fax -1X DIAGONAL SHEATHING OVER --- FLOOR FRAMING -- 1X STRAIGHT SHEATHING ABOVE OVENABOVE OVEN �- ---------------------- -------------- - -------------- •---IT----IT----IT----•4T----'(T----jr----ZT----"(T----I ---jT----IT----ZT---- % �+y • %N rf� �l� Ji r. •J i(i �JJ1J • , Li Li G �i Li Li �i ILe Li — BRICK CAP LAYER LAYER OF'ASH' GROUT/CONCRETE LAYER OF SAND WAY STEEL FIREBRICK TENSION RODS EACH- STEEL CHANNEL LAYERS CHANNEL TENSION RODS EACH-WAY ROUT/CONCRETE BRICK WALL— FLOOR BRICK WALL SLAB ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------- f SCHEMATIC TRANSVERSE SECTION SAUER BAKERY OVEN SAN LUIS OBISPO,CA r AS-BUILT CONDMONSAREASSUMED AND/OR=MATED. DO NOT SCALE. SAUER BAKERY BRICK OVEN JULY 30,2008 PRESERVATION FEASIBILITY REPORT PAGE 4 OF 6 ' Em San Luis Obispo Los Angeles 684 Clarion Court 1276 E. Colorado Blvd. ® � SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 Suite 200 �/ ILJpIJ� (805)547.2000 PASADENA, CA 91106 (800)579.3881 (626)793.7438 (805)547.2001 fax (626)793.7439 fax 1 1 1 ' 1 ' � t l PHOTO 1: VIEW FROM ABOVE FLOOR FRAMING&LAYER OF `ASH' ABOVE OVEN / fw" -1 *�` o wa •�M or F +a 7 ri. • y � a4 1 ,MAUI i P' � 4-, PHOTO 2: VIEW FROM `RIGHT' SIDE BRICK WALL&STEEL CHANNELS SAUER BAKERY BRICK OVEN JULY 30,2008 ' PRESERVATION FEASIBILITY REPORT PAGE 5 OF 6 I I I U 11,1 O I Il l San Luis Obispo Los Angeles 684 Clarion Court 1276 E. Colorado Blvd. / o� Y �r, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 Suite 200 (805)547.2000 PASADENA, CA 91106 1�5 (800)579.3881 (626)793.7438 (805)547.2001 fax (626)793.7439 fax ffb r i ' PHOTO 3: VIEW FROM LEFT-FRONT FRONT OF OVEN a PHOTO 4: VIEW FROM FRONT INTERIOR OF OVEN SAUER BAKERY BRICK OVEN JULY 30, 2008 PRESERVATION FEASIBILITY REPORT PAGE 6 OF 6 r r r r " r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r APPENDIX B r r r CITY HISTORIC PROPERTY FILES, r BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r P 6 1 p State of California - The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARRS AND RECREATION OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION HISTORIC RESOURCES ONVE[ITORV :5:i. .t.....}�:'....W..:.....J:. W ENTIIaCATION AND LOCATION €>%, et "'' :.;ai..:.:., o 1.Historic name: Blackstone or Annex Hotel European ta a; 2.Common or current nann: Blackstone 3.Number ik street: 840 Monterey Qty: San tale Obispo Vidnhy only: Zip: 63401 Courcy: San Luis Obispo 4.UTM zone: A 8 C D 5.cued map No.USGS 35120-CB-Tf-024 Aseoeeces Pared No.: 002-416-008 Other: DESCRIPTION 6.Property category:Structure Of district,number of documented resources] •7.Physical Appearance: Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the property,including condition, boundaries, related features,surroundings,and Of appropriate)architectural style. The ground floor is occupied by really offices and four separate retail stores. The second and third floors are and have been vacant for approximately 40 years,with some rooms being used by the property owner for storage.The exterior facade Is stucco,with several large,simple double hung sash windows uniformly placed along the entire second and third story elevation of Chorro and Monterey streets. Distinctive'porthole windows remeln an the ground floor on Chomi Street from the original"Quintan Block"building. Ground floor storefronts and architectural detailing have been highly modified from the original building. The farmer Blackstone Hate)consists of three structures which have been Integrated over the years. The structure at the comer of Monterey and Chorro Streets,originally constructed in 1876 and celled the'Quintans Block',was built on the site of the former Quintan Adobe.The"Ouimmns Block'building facade was remodelled in 1813 when Monterey Street (formerly State Route 1)was realigned. In 1821,City Building Permit records Indicate that a third story was added. At that time,the comer of the building facing Monterey and Chorro street was rounded in the deco style of the period and acquired a stucco finish. The facade that was added, with only a few minor changes,still exists today. Its style Is that of the'Art Deco"period,with a strong rounded curve an the building comer at Monterey and Chorro Streets,a smooth stucco finish,a strong,low horizontal gyre emphads,and architectural ommnenta ion limited to a narrow,raised band below the windows, continuous at the upper level. Recent engineering studies have confirmed that the building is constructed of unre)nforaed masonry and Is structural unsound.It needs retrofitting to survive even a moderate earthquake. Work recommended by the study would allow the building to withstand a 6.0 magnitude earthquake.Structural problems in the Monterey Street facade.interior bearing walls.-and roof/wall connection pose the major threats to the integrity of this mostly vacant historic structure. The interiors of the upper floors have deteriorated due to weathering and lack of maintenance. Water damage is prevalent throughout the upper floors now roof drain locations and exterior windows are broken or in disrepair. Floors,callings,and interior wags are wood frerned,and built up using the lath and plaster method. Ali of the former hotel rooms have gas outlets for lighting and space heating, and transom windows far ventilation to hallways. Some interior rooms have skylights or windows to a fight well instead of exterior windows. There Is also a large atrium light shah In the center of the second and third floors. Interior woodwork Is of the 18208 Arm and Crafts era with solid wood paneled doors and decorative door hardware. Adjacent buildings Include the historic Sinsheimer building across the street, which has a oast Iron columned fooede,and Muzio•e Store,located nearby at 868 Monterey Street,which hes undergone only minimal Interior and exterior architectural changes since he construction in the late 1800s. On Chorro Stream,just northwest of the building Is the Sauer Pape 2 Hletorioal Resources Inventory r Adobe,a registered historic landmark:and directly across Chorro to the north west Is the VWslon Sen Luis Obispo de Talose built in 1778,and founded by Fr..kndpero Sarre,State historic Landmark No.825. Adjacent to the Mesion Is a pedestrian corridor and greenbelt which follows Sen Luis Creek and Includes a large public plaza for tido events. 8. Planning agency. City of San Lula Obispo.Conanwdty Development Department 9. Owner&address: Coup,Thomas E TRE ETAL 580 Oakridge San Lula Obispo.CA 98401-1028 ' 10.Type of ownership: Private 11.Present use: Offices and retail stores 12.Zoning:C-C-H (Central Commercial.Material r 18.Tinsels: The bung Is constructed of unrardoreed masonry and will be subject to local and state law correction of seismic hazards. *Attach photo envelope here Put address and photo date on rear of photo r Send a copy of this form to:State Office of Historic Preservation, P.O.Box 942898, Sacramento,CA 94298- 0001 r Complete these items for historic preservation compliance projects under Scotian 108(88 CFR 800). Ali Items must be completed for historical resources survey Information. DPR r 528(Rev.8/90) r t • I . vl pORk. 1 I 4i - n � k.M i4all �a,2d.�! t •i e '.1 ,- t .1."i! .� f �h i:. `. r I 5 �•! - <�r k � :•_L bel � '. Km j �.. yl it I •� :14 IIL f 1 Y� r .�y ilY:• > `+'"x��t^ 7�7-,��F .4 r e r t��A +Y—tl I T Y \•j. . I I. pal;Xnr xyi t ?uk. -4: '>11as't+(si f ki N5 F JR p ' ppm j���,� t•1' �� a•ID----�k �7 i�1 �a��, ,� � ••. 1 / 'v.h..:� Si w xl � Lyra T i}, ` ,{`r`f;rl tll .I•. .. t �� r�Y1 .vhf 1'j 1.-� • �.«-_ � � / S"a(udly 1 l 1 _ 1 1 Page 3 1 Historical Resources Inventory 1 1 HISTORICAL INFORMATION 1 014.Cmrewetlan data(el: 1876 Original location: Date moved: 1 15.Alterations&date: circa 1920'x, 1 18.Architect R.E.Osgood Builder:R.E.Osgood 1 17.Historic attributes 1 (with mumber from gall: 02—Single Fainly Property 03—Muitlple Family Property 1 04—Hotel 1 OS—Commercial Building i-3 stories 14—Government Building SIGNIFICANCE AND EVALUATION 18. Context for evaluation: Thorns:Early Commercial Development Area:Downtown San Luis Obispo Podod:1874-1950's Prapmgr type:Retail Stores and Hotels Water Context The history of the Blackstone Hotel begins with the arrival of Francisco Estavan Quintana to San Luis Obispo County from Now Mexico in 1843. In time.the Quintana family acquired some of the finest improved property in San Luis Obispo,as mentioned in Myron Angel's•History of San Luis Obispo% In 1853 there were only a handful of residences in San Lute Obispo,mostly located around the Mission. At this time,Francisco Quintana owned an adobe house directly across the street an the north comer of Monterey and Charm streets In downtown San Luis Obispo. The adobe was also used as a general store. Around 1874,amestruadon began on a new Qulnto. Store. In July 1875,an article in the Tribune mentions that bricks were being manufactured for the new Quintana Store. By 1876,in SLO's contended year,the Quintana store was complete and listed among the town's more notable features,according to an ardole from the Tribune of that year,as quoted by Myron Angel. Construction of the new store was probably overseen by Pedro Quintana,since Francisco was busy with the business of stook raising. In 1880,Francisco Quintana died at the age of 80,and the business was taken over by Pedro O dntana,Francisco's eldest son. ey 1886,the Sanborn Map shows that the Quintana Store and property were used as a General Store,Telegraph Office, and Post Office. In 1891,ads in the load Tribune newspaper referred to the store as 'Tho Whim House',selling general merchandise,fabric,and bulk goods. Pedro's sons,Juan and Joaquin,took over their father's inventory of merchandise in 1896. In 1903,the property was stip being used as a general store,with a dwelling, rooms,and offices on the second floor. In 1904,the atom was leased to Donsti,Righetd,and Godard,with law offices on the second floor. In 1914 the store was mill being referred to as'The Whits House,and cold'staples and fenny groceries.fruits and vegetables,and bakery goods; as indicated in a Tribune ad of that year. Tognealni and Righetti were the proprietors at this time. As early as 1912,the City directory showed'furnished roams'for rent at the White House. In 1913,the buikfing's Monterey Street facade was moved back and altored,probably to accommodate realignment of Monterey Street. Streat work was completed In 1916,and by 1921,o third floor had been added and the entire building remodeled in anew architectural style. The former brick facade was'modernized' with a smooth stucco exterior wag finish, reflecting the Art Deco design Influences,with a prominent rounded building comer at the intersection of Monterey and Charm etreete. At this time,the bulning's new name was the'Annex Hotel European.' By 1928,the Sanborn Map identifies the building for the first time as the•&aakstone Hotel',fisting hotel rooms,a lobby,and an office. The name seemed to undergo various trained one.as a circa 1931 photo shows signs with both the 'Nackstone Hotel European'and the'Hotel Blackstone.' In 1948,the property was said out of the Quintana fainly by M.T.Quintana and Phlorneno Quintana to Stave and Stele Zegar. The Oulmana's owned the property since 1843,over 100 years. By the mld-1950s,the hotel was in disrepair and the upper floors unoccupied. In 1958, the downstairs hotel lobby was converted to offices and leased to Crocker Angio Bank until 1963,when the bank was remodeled Into stores. In 1973,the downstairs was remodeled Into a restaurant end in 1975,into a bar and restaurant In 1984,Tom Caul Reeky occupied the largest ground floor tenant space,along with various other small retail stores. For nearly one-half a century the upper floors remain vacant,in disrepair and structurally Pape 4 Historical Resources Inventory unsound. °18.The history of the Blackstone Hotel was derived from various sources including:Myron Angel's'History of San Luis Obispo',the County Historical Museums'Photo Archives,the San Luis Obispo Public Library,the old Sen Luis ObispoTribune, City Sanborn Maps,and the San Luis Obispo County Recorder's office.The following is a chronological list of the various documents that have been researched and their historical significance In the outline of the building that is historically referred to as the°Blackstone Hoter: EXHIBIT A:The history of Francisco Esteven Quintana and Pedro Quintana.Source:Myron Angel's"History of San Luis C Obispo•. Francisco Quintana first arrived in Sen Luis Obispo County in 1843 where he was one of the early settlers and owned some of the finest Improved property In the city of San Luis Obispo.His son,Pedro Quintana,was born In 1833 and Inherited No father's properties. EXHIBIT/: Myron Angels,'Towns and Localities',"History of San Luis Obispo'.The property was first mentioned in Hon. Walter Murrays account In September, 1870,of the program of the town in 1853;"The house adjoining,at the comer of Chorro and Monterey Streets."At this dme,ln October of 1853,the dimensions of the town were very limited with just a / handful of residences existing. EXHIBIT 2: Map from the County Historical Museum,pro-1874,Chea-1853.According to the description / previous exhibit,the owners of adjacent properties Rated Indicates that this map dates from circa 18and showsMurrey in / Quintana property as one of the earliest residences in town.It also indicates that the structure was originally adobe and was also used as a store. EXHIBIT 3: Sanborn Map,1874.Showa outline or shell of original adobe atrucbrre.There IS no reference to use as Rated on � adjacent structures.Could possibly be in usand on.vacant,or In construction at this time. EXHIBIT 4: San Luis Obispo Tribune,July 3,1878."Mr.R.E.Osgood,architect and builder,has commenced the manufacture of brick for the Quintana Store' He was to introduce the style that was fast to become universal in the state.Its dimensions were 81/2 inches long,4Inches wide,and 2112 inches thick.They were reported to be far superior in strength and cost compared to the old brick style. EXHIBIT 5: 1878.History of Son Luis Obispo by Myron Angel.The condition of San Luis Obispo in he then centennial year Irsts among he more notable features;-Quintorm's store,adjoining the GcidIrm block.' EXHIBIT 8: Sanborn Map,1885.Shows structure as a General Store,Telegraph and Office.A Post Office Is also shown on the Quintana property adjoining the general store. EXHIBIT 7: Photo, Circa 1888-1890.Shows facade of storefront.The buildings'signage shows It as the'Quintana Block• painted onto the face and it also has a separate sign,"Pedro Quintana'across the awnings. EXHIBIT 8: Photo,Circa 1880's.Shows the side elevation of the Quintana Block building from Chorro avast with the Mission In the foreground. EXHISIT 9: SLO Tribune,September, 1891.Ad in the newspaper referred to'Tho White House"as having a sale on"sateen" fabric at 25 cents per yard. EXHIBIT 10: SLO Tribune,March 9,1898.Article In newspaper about the White House.A legal advertisement saying that Mr. Pedro Quintana sold his stock of merchandise to his sone.Juan and Joaquin.It was to let"persons"who were Indebted to the farmer know what was happening. EXHIBIT 11: 1897 Plot Book,SLO County.Shows tracing of property firms and owners at that time. \ EXHIBIT 12: Sanborn Map,1903.Shows property as General Merchandise.Confection, a dwelling,and room and offices on 2nd flow. EXHIBIT 13: Photo,SLO Rre Dept Souvenir Book, 1904.Photo shows comer of Monterey and Chorro Streets as property of / Pedro Quintana.he sign across the top of the building esp.'Doned.Righstti&Godard'and also shows low offices on the second floor. EXHIBIT 14: Photo, Aerial view,circa 1904. / EXHIBIT 18: SLO Tribune,Septemibar 3, 1814.Advertisement for'Tia White House"to try their Bakery Goods.Tognaahnl&Righetd. proprietors. Exhibit 18: SLO Tribune.September 12, 1914.Advertisement for"The White House' as Baling"staple and fancy groceries, fruits and vegetables,and bakery goods.'TognaMrd&Righattl,proprietors. EXHIBIT 17: Photo,circa 1914.Shows view of Monterey street with the White House In the distance.Signage shows Historical Resources Inventory Page 5 ' "Tognazzlni&Righetti"across the top and"The White House"below.It also has a sign along the street showing,"rooms".It ' first appeared In the city directories in 1912 under the name White House,furnished rooms,so that would coincide with this photo. ' EXHIBIT 18: Photo,circa 1918.1920.Shows view of newly altered facade with a sign reading;"Annex HOTEL European". There's a Fourth of July parade along Monterey street.Monterey street was widened in 1916 and the facade was moved back tand altered after that date to the Art Deco style. EXHIBIT 19. Sanborn Map, 1926.Shows property as the"BIackstone Hotel"and as having hotel rooms,hotel office and lobby. EXHIBIT 20: Photo,circa 1931.Shows renovated facade with a sign on the street indicating Hotel Blackstone and a sign above as the"Blackstorre Hotel European". ' EXHIBIT 21: Memorandum of Agreemem,1946.A contract between M.T.Quintana and Philomena Quintana,the sellers,to Steve Zogar and Stella Zeller,the buyers.The Quintana property is sold out of the family which has owned it since around 1843,over one hundred years. EXHIBIT 22: Letter,SLO County Library, 1961.The city librarian,Patricia J.Clark's letter to Mary Louise Lynott,professor of business at Long Beach City Collage outlining the then known history of the Blackstone Hotel.The Crocker Anglo Bank leased the street floor area from 1956 untl!at least 1961,the time of this letter.The upstairs hotel rooms or rooming house rooms had also not been in use for several years."Rooming house rooms"refers to hotel rooms that are rented out as apartments or living areae. ' EXHIBIT 22A: Letter, 1961.Correspondence between Mary Lynott and the city librarian. EXHIBIT 22B: Letter, 1961.Correspondence between Patricia Clark and Mary Lynott. EXHIBIT 23: City Zoning Map, 1989.Shows property use as Tom Coull Realty and as a costume shop. EXHIBIT 24: Land Use Inventory, Permit History Date-City of San Luis Obispo,from 1952-1990.Outline of permit uses. 20.sources: Myron Angel Sanborn Maps,SLO qty v Photo Archhres,SLO County Historical Museum SLO County Recorders Office SLO Trbuns,The Daily TelegramO O ;c+ I Wilmer Tognm2ini O SLO County Library SLO City Planning Department 21.Applicable National Register aMarle: • ,,o 22.Other recognition: State Landmark No.Of applicable) .• 23.Evaluator:Jeff Hook Date of evaluation:2121/95 n f 24.Survey type:Project Related 25.Survey name:Blackstone Hotel Historic Survey O ' 928.Yaw form prepared: 1995 O } By Krisde Thomas 9;'0 / ► `r\" Organization: City of San Luis Obispo Q`lr g�• `i No Cultural Heritage Committee % Address: 990 Palm Street e sty&Zip: San Luis Obispo,CA 93401-3249 Phone: 1805)781-7176 Jo State of California—The Reso, -s Agency ger. No. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS ANC ;REATION HABS_ HAER NR _ SHL _ Loc__ UTM: A B HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY C D IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: Celestial Fantasies 2. Historic name: 3. Street or rural address:. 984 Chorro Street city San Luis Obispo Zip 93401 County San Luis Obispo 4. Parcel number: 02-416-07 5. Present Owner: F. CastroAddress: 978 Chorro Street City San Luis Obispo Zip 93401 Ownership is: PublicPrivate X 6. Present Use: Commercial Original use: DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style: , 7b. Briefly describe the present physical description of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: r C I L B. Constriction date: — Estimated 1905 Factual 9. Architect Unknown 10. Builder Unknown 11. Approx.pro ��ty size (in feet) Frontage �`1 Dp�th l23 • or approx. acreage oil "" •' �' ° %< 12- Date(s)of enclosed photograph(s) October 1982 DPR 523(Rev.4/79) r ' 13. Condition: Excellent _Good _Fairer_ Deteriorated _ No longer in existence 14. Alterations: Major alterations to the entire facade 15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary) Open land _Scattered buildings_Densely built-up ' Residential _Industrial _Commercial X Other: Parking lot ' 16. Threats to site: None known JLPrivate development_ Zoning _ Vandalism Public Works proiect_ 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.) 1 1 1 Locational sketch map(draw and label site and surrounding streets,roads,and prominent landmarks): 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (if more than one is NORTH checked, number in order of importance.) Architecture X Arts& Leisure Economic/Industrial—Exploration/Settlement Government Military Religion Social/Education 21. Sources(List books,documents,surveys,personal interviews and their dates). 22. Date form prepared 3-7-83 By (name) Jeff Roche Organization Cal Poly, S.I.O. Address: city San Luis Obispo Zip Phone: 544-5608 S7- 7�ti s 3 YQXY M4,VIA + A"5 ATWYL r4*&eO Br VWMA- 414ftS sW l• A/PDA6. A 14MV4T ^VJV10� &Mx .VX &M 7hS ew y. 7b 7W gmhor 44- Ahs! Amf /S A ar*j&c W4mN,, - MIW4- 4waWS limns/ y, cv�s, jls� 3�o Goal ,ws _ ZA&I Aur 3A fuze'. A' 77hN A" PRf,len Xr- 1AE Inv Ox Ih� AA*f . 1 �►� /s Mir g ay FLvS7d fps SU¢f OrX. L r r r 984 Chorro: This industrial style building has a flat roof. The upper two residential floors 984 Chorro: This industrial style building has have small one-over-one sash windows. There is a flat roof. The upper two residential floors a commercial business on the first floor. have small one-over-one sash windows. There is Downtown District - 6 a commercial business on the first floor. Downtown District - 6 i Rpr 30 2008 3:35PM City of San Luis Obispo 781-7539 p. 1 C DOUpRIU.ury+ION OF R* s Q S�I .Nq /'r a NCE - The moose of this evacuation sheet is to document the reasons 2ft pmpattes recommended' for inclusion oar die San Luis Obispo Master List of Historical Resources are in fact h1sWnCaUY significant. Specific criteria for 'National Regtsbes consideration° should be identified for all recommended type #'4 properties. Property Addrew W AZOnteH"Street Post-It°Fax Note 7671 0� fi Flom Property use: C CDJDWL ICCL . RUM# r Recoa®ended Numeric Ranising:4 Fmx o ARCTURAL FAMORS: 1.-Style.- Is Style:Is the structure an excellent example of a distinctive architectural style? (An excellent C example is a building where the style has not been altered by the introduction of conflicting aWhitecdnral elemems;.) — Yes,K_No Is the structure an example of an architectural style seldom sem in San Luis Obispo? t _ YesXNo C 2. Desdgm Does the shuctum have significant aesthetic appeal because of danonstr&tod «atlsmanship, use of detailing and execution of style? _Yes_X� No Does the structure moorporate unique details or architectural features seldom seem in San Luis Obispo? Yes X_No C Was the structure designed by a master architect such as Frank Lloyd Wright? _Yes X_ No (If yes, name person ). C 3. Significance of Brim Dedpw Was the structure designed.by a person who made significant contributions to the su ft or region such as Julia Morgan? Other:local buildings in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and San Luis Obispo. 1 i _ Yes _C _ No (If yes, name person .� T Lr 1. Rpr 30 2008 3:35PM City of San Luis Obispo 781-7539 p.2 r - r r Documentation of Htstorieai Significance r PW2 r Was the structure dem by an ard*eat who, in teams of ara8smanship, made mgmficant r coauftutions to San Luis Obispo? r _Yes X_ No (If yes, name person ,) r Was the structure derigned by a "pionear• architect In the city or county? r r _ Yes _�X_ No (If yes, name Person,.) 4. landmarks Dom the stere Gage a symbolic importance to the community or is it a notable community or ndghbotlzvod IAndmaw __Yes _No The building is one ('the City's oldest remaining cormnerdtal bullddings, having unde7gone maaervw architecAaW changes. HISTORICAL FACTORS: 1. Resldeats or Tenants Was the structure occupied by a significant community leader —eg. mayor or congressman? . — Yes X No Was tie structure oa•.apied by a community or public servant who made early, unique or dk iaitfiag coiti� to fti* local ai3ali X_ Yes _ No (If yes, name person: Don Francisco Estwan Quintana, Pedro Quintana.) Don Fymr=w Es&%m Qrdwana was a wren known and respected San Luis Obispo buOwmmm. rancher and cmmubilty leader deving the Rty's early devel*naw fbUbwIng Ch onda's statehood.. Was the struot>lue..oxupied.by_a person with fame or outstanding recognition at the local, :. regional, stare os nationttil level? X Yes _No (If yes, name person: Don Francisco Estevan Quintana.) Was the sttuchve..occupied by.a person or persons (eg. meq) that made important cantnbnt�oss to the coiiimaniiyl Apr 30 2006 3e 35PM City OF San Luis Obispo 781-7536 p, 3 r Doctunesitation of Himunicwi SigroifiCance Page 3 -2L- Yes _No (If yes, name peason(s): Quintana Family). CPRSWCd trpnominens shopowness and runchem to Son nuts oWsyo s Zi As#P stnrcx�ue;oocupded.by a.bostr eag or public agency that made significant contributicros to the 5lsorawl devt of the commmitp? _X Yes _ No (If yes, identify business: Foss OBce. Mcgraph and Office - .1886) 2. HMstatical Events Was the structure or site involved in a landmark, famous, or first-of-Its-kind event? — Yes x No Did the structure or site make unique or interesting contributions to the history of the city (eg. the Chblese-American cultural activities)? _ Yes_X No 3. Historical Coin 7Vr q;:the+5tzµCtuW.d reedy associated with early. first, or mWor patterns of local history (eg. the qty lhTusetetn)?" xYes _NO / Located across, on! dee Old Mlsslarb the.Quintana Store was closely atsoclated with she ` comrrnenoial grow&* V the dowruown wound the Mlsston, and one of she earliest documented residences In the dow uawir arra.: Was the stzucture directly associated with secondary patterns of local history/! _ Yes _2L_No Does the structUM occupy its original site? _x.Yes _ No NATIONAL REGISW= (moi MRXA The following criteria should be used to evaluate struchn= and Was recommended as Type DOcutnentstion or Hrstorrwt a'tgtitncanoe Page 4 #4 properties - those potentially eligible for the National Register of Historical Places. A. The property is associated with events that have made a significant eontdbution to the byroad patterns of our history. B. The pmperly is aswcisbed with the Dives of persams signUkant in our past. (applies to the Blackstone Hotel) C. The pnwexty embodies the distinctive character ie tics of a type, period, or method of moa, or meprescals the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or Xwerits individual a -igecOZo s m and distinguishable entity whose components may lack D. The property has yielded, or may be Maly to yield, inforsuation important is LM history or histOR7. (applies to the Blackstotie hotel) 'I ' :er.No. � State of California—The Res is Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AN: XREATION HAGS_ HAER NR SHL _ Loc— DEPARTMENT OF A B HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY C D iV ' IDENTIFICATION HolserS Attic 1. Common name: ' y. 2. Historic name: Sauer Baker 3. Street or rural address: 848 Monterey Street Zip 93401 county San Luis Obispo cit San Luis Obispo 02-416-09 4. Parcel numtret: 5- present Owner. Karl Kundert Address: 1106 Pacific Street City San Luis Obispo _ zip 93 _Hmersnro is:Public _�_P►lusts_—X-- - -- - V N-41i CL T&L o 8. Construction dam:Estimated 1875 *, 9. Architect Ung- — �` 1Q Builder T7 i1cnOw L — .;.. \ . y 11. Approx.Property size (in feet) Frontage 100 Depth I \ or approx. acreage----- �— 12. Date(s)of enclosed Photogr0h(s) October 1982 DPR 523(Rev.4/79) State of California—The Resources Agency 0129-05C r DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AV "CREATION Ser. Na NABS_ HAER_ NR 5 SHL __ Loc__, HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY UTM: A 1st ZhciTcS3CB C D IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: Holser's Attic 2. Historic name:— Sauer Bakery 3. Street or rural address: 848 Monterey City San Luis Obispo Zip 93401 County San Luis Obispo 4. Parcel number: 02-416-09 5. Present Owner: Karl Kundert Address: 1106 Pacific City San Luis Obispo Zip93401 Ownership is:Public Private % 6. Present Use: Clothing Store Original use: Bakery DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style: Italianate/Pioneer False Front (Modernized) � 7b. Briefly describe the present physical description of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: Holser's is a two story, rectangular structure at 848 Monterey Street. It has a false front behind which is a flat roof. It has plaster and wood sheathing over brick walls. The original Sauer Bakery was in the brick building at the rear of the large structure. The facade of the structure has been plastered over and now there are only four arched openings on the first floor. l_ i� r 8. Construction date: Estimated 1875 Factual 9. Architect Unknow 10. Builder Unknown ' 11. Approx.Pl0 8, size (in feet) 5 Frontage Depth or approx. acreage 12. Date(s)of enclosed photographs) Y October 1982 ' DPR 523(Rev.4/78) 1 13. Condition: Excellent_Good Fair X Deteriorated — No longer in existence t 14. Alterations: The facade appears to have been extensively altered. ' 15 Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary)%Open land P— s�e lent buildings_Densely built-up ' Residential Industrial _Commercial Other. Ucing ' 16. Threats to site: None known X Private development_. Zoning— Vandalism ' Public Works project Other: ' Moved? % Unknown? ' 17. Is the structure: On its original site? 18. Related features: ' SIGNIFICANCE importance(include dates.events.and persons associated with the site) 19. Brially state historical and/or architectural ' The former Sauer Bakery from Montereyerear Streetnin 1912rt of -13, twelve feet in order e two story structure. it was moved back away to create a uniform sidewalk up Monterey Street. Most of the exterior ' alterations were done in the 1960's. As a result, most of the original character of the building has been covered over. 1 1 1 1 ' Locational sketch map(draw and I"site and / surrounding streets.roads,and prominent landmarks): ' NORTH 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is checked,number in order of importance.) , Architecture 1 Arts&.Leisure Economic/Industrial_Exploration/Settlement Government. Military Religion Social/Education 1 21. Sources(List books,documents,surveys,personal interviews and their dates). 1 Telegram–Tribune, 11-19-1975 ' 6-11-1870 City/County Directory (1901) d 22 Date form prepared June 15, 1983 ' By(name) gistoric Res Survey Staff_ Organization City of San Luis Obispo Address: P.O. Box 321 tYSan Luis Obispo ZIP 93401 Phone: (805 541-1000 1 1 1 1 1 r r r 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 APPENDIX C 1 1 1 r 1 1' DPR 523 FORMS PREPARED FOR THE CHINATOWN PROJECT EIR (2006) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 b 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 ' DEPARTMENT OF PARIS AND RECREATION HRI# 3401-0004-0012 PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial NRHP Status Code 5D1 Page I of 14 Other Listings Review Code Reviewer Date ' P1. Temporary Number/Resource Name:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey;Map No. 7 *P2. Location:a.County:San Luis Obispo ❑Not for Publication ® Unrestricted ' b. USGS 7.5'Quad: San Luis Obispo Date 1965,revised 1994 T 30S,R 12E;Section 26 c. Address:984-986 Chorm,840-842-844 Monterey,San Luis Obispo,California MD B.M. 1 d. UTM: NAD 23, Zone 10; 712494 mE/3906691 mN e. Other Locational Data:APN#002-416-008 *P3a. Description: The most prominent feature of this three-story unreinforced masonry building is the curving comer at the intersection of Monterey and Chorro streets. The roof is flat and projecting bands circle the front and sides of the building at the second and third floor plates,as well as at the parapet. The brick walls have been plastered,and the upper levels are painted a mustard color that offsets the white paint used for the exterior of the first floor. Each of the upper levels have symmetrically spaced recessed double-hung windows. The windows that face Monterey Street are ' noticeably wider than those that front Chorm Street. Both of the upper level comer rooms have a pair of windows set ' into the curve that give the illusion that those windows are curved. (See Continuation Sheet.) *P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)HP6(3 story commercial building) ' *P4. Resources Present: M Building ❑Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑ District ❑ Element of District ❑Other: / *P5. Photograph or Drawing:DSCN0035,elevation,view to the north 1 *P6. Date Constructed/Age: 1876; r building shortened 12 feet and fagade rebuilt in new design 1913; ' 3d story and Streamline details `- added circa 1926 1 ❑Prehistoric ' 17 Historic ❑Both �} *P7. Owner and Address: { ' Copelands Properties LLC PO Box 1085 ' San Luis Obispo,CA 93406-1085 ' *138. Recorded By: W.Nettles _ Applied EarthWorks,Inc. 1 5090 N.Fruit Ave.#101 T; Fresno,CA 93711 ' *139. Date Recorded: 11/15/06 _ *P10. Survey Type: –_-—__--- — ® Intensive ' ❑ Reconnaissance ❑Other _ ' Describe: ' *P11. Report Citation: Nettles,Wendy M. ' 2007 Architectural Survey for the Chinatown Project, San Luis Obispo, California. Applied EarthWorks,Inc., ' Fresno,California. Submitted to Department of Community Development,City of San Luis Obispo, California. ' *Attachments: ❑ NONE ❑Location Map ❑ Site/Sketch Map ®Continuation Sheet ' ® Building,Structure, ❑Archaeological Record ❑ District Record ❑Linear Feature Record and Object Record ❑ Milling Station Record ❑ Rock Art Record ❑Artifact Record ' ❑ Photograph Record ❑Other(list): ' DPR 523A(1/95) *Required Infonnatlon 1 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0012 CONTINUATION SHEET Page 2 of 14 ■Continuation ❑ Update Temporary Number/Resource Name:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey;Map No.7 r '133a. Description(continued):Two units front Chorro,three units front Monterey. The three Monterey units share a common area with two restrooms. The retail space on the comer houses the CornerStone Realty Office,which is accessed on the Monterey Street side. Photography 101 is housed next door at 842 Monterey Street. The third entry is for 844 Monterey Street,currently a photography gallery. A fixed-plate aluminum framed window wall and aluminum-framed single pane doors compose the first level of the Monterey Street facade. A fourth private entry on Monterey allows access to the 2nd story of the building via a small door,narrow hallway,and staircase. _ The Chorm Street facade of the building features two porthole windows,classic features of the Streamline Moderne style,on the first level. Because of the natural slope of the block,the entrance to the 984 and 986 Chorro entrances are uphill from the comer of the building. The deeply recessed doorway at the 986 Chorro entrance appears to have once been the main entry into the hotel,as stairs from this area,closed off at this time,lead to both upper floors. A segmental-shaped window just south of the recessed entry is crowned with a handpainted"Trading Post'sign. Quoins stretch from the top of the doorway to the mid-point of the third level. These quoins abut another vertical row of quoins,and both rows are remnants of the pre-1913 facade,which featured quoins on the Monterey Street facade as well. This feature,along with a change in the change in the window line,an absence of banding,and a taller parapet, gives the illusion that 986 Chorro is a separate building. However,while the retail space on the fust floor is separate from 986 Chorro,the 2nd and 3`d stories are one continuous building with the space above 986 Chorro. Other features of the facade around the 984 Chorro space,currently occupied by Costume Capers, include an addition line of quoins,a fixed-pane display windows,and an aluminum framed glass entry door. The only fire escape on the r building is present on this facade. A 1994 appraisal of the structure reports that prolonged exposure to the elements and lack of maintenance have seriously damaged the floor and wall coverings and that the plumbing and electrical work is obsolete. Engineering studies conducted at about the same time noted that structural problems in the Monterey Street facade,interior bearing walls,and roof/wall connections pose the major threats to the integrity of the structure. The appraisal report proposed that redevelopment of the second and third floors would require seismic retrofitting and installation of a fire suppression system and an elevator. Further,the upper levels would need to be stripped to a shell and new plumbing and electrical would need to be added. *P5. Photographs(continued): Will AV Quintana Building circa 1900(on file at SLOCHS) DPR 523A(1/95) Primary-photo.doc[8-5-041 1 1 1 1 1 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0012 1 CONTINUATION SHEET 1 Page 3 of 14 ■Continuation ❑Update 1 1 Temporary Number/Resource Name:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey;Map No.7 1 1 _ 1 1 r: 1 1 1 _ 1 1 Estevan Quintana,displaying healed amputation,circa 1878(on file at SLOCHS) .: .>• ria)� �, 1 1 - $ 1 ` 1 9sG.093 Gc7 1 jr 1 1 Pedro Quintana through the years(on file SLOCHS) 1 DPR 523A(1/95) Primary-photo.doc(8-5-04) 1 1 I State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0012 CONTINUATION SHEET Page 4 of 14 ■Continuation C Update i Temporary Number/Resource Name:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey;Map No.7 1 � rs. o MIMI 7 " Quintana Building circa 1876,prior to eastern addition. Note open space between the Quintana Building and the Sauer bakery(Nicholson 1993:4) r r / Quintana Building,circa 1904(Tigner 1904) DPR 523A(1195) Primary-photo.doc 18-5-041 r 1 1 1 1 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0012 1 CONTINUATION SHEET 1 Page 5 of 14 ■Continuation ❑ Update 1 1 Temporary Number/Resource Name:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey;Map No. 7 1 — a, _ i 1 1 1 1913 photograph showing remodeling work on fagade of Quintana Building when it was 1 moved back for widening of Monterey Street(on file at SLOCHS) 1 1 1 _ - 1 - y^G I 211 I 1 I 1 1 1 Y. 1 Barnett and Martin barbershop in 842 Monterey retail space,circa 1913(fE collection) 1 DPR 523A(1195) Primary-photo.do (8-5.04] 1 1 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 ' DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0012 CONTINUATION SHEET Page 6 of 14 ■Continuation ❑ Update Temporary Number/Resource Name:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey;Map No. 7 r' T � r 1 � � I Remodeled Blackstone Hotel,circa 1930,showing 3rd story(on file at SLOCHS) r i� CROCKER = .LO BANK Fill i � ® = C Crocker-Anglo Bank,circa 1960 — DPR 523A(1/95) Primary-photo.doc[8-504] r� 1 1 . 1 1 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0012 1 CONTINUATION SHEET 1 Page 7 of 14 O Continuation ❑ Update 1 Temporary Number/Resource Name:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey;Map No. 7 PAcc- 1 opr3 GROUND L"t=L 1 � S 1 o•iva6�•-s. 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[COA+rNtr MAT• Prn.C6WCD 'M B6 BWLTOP ROLA, Como&. 15 Aµ SCA utS AfgC WeM C045r. . FDP 230 .•{:i. � . . .�•....�..:• , 1 1+'i' 1 �`•c;:i ' ;: <` ; 8U-17.DING DESIGN Floorplan of Blackstone Hotel(3 of 3 pages)by D. Schultz, 1980 1 (on file,City of San Luis Obispo Planning Department) 1 DPR 523A(1/95) Primary-photo.doc 18-5-041 1 1 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 \ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#!Trinomial 3401-0004-0012 BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD 'NRNP Status Code 5D1 Page 10 of 14 Resource Name or No.:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey; Map No.7 B1. Historic Name:Quintana Block;Blackstone Hotel B2. Common Name:Blackstone Hotel B3. Original Use: Retail B4. Present Use: Occupied Retail,Vacant Hotel '65. Architectural Style: Streamline Moderne '66. Construction History(construction date,alterations,and dates of alterations):This structure,referred to as the / Quintana Block,was constructed on the former site of the Quintana Adobe in 1876. Before 1886,an addition to the eastern fagade was added,so that the structure abutted Sauer's bakery. Between 1905 and 1909,a corrugated metal addition was added to the north of the 984 Chorro Street entrance. This addition allowed bathrooms and closet space to be added to the upstairs rooms. In 1913,twelve feet of the Monterey Street facade was removed to allow widening of Monterey Street. The new fagade laced the classical details of the original. About 1926,plumbing and electrical permits were pulled for the building. This work has been cited as an indicator of the 3rd story addition and the alteration to the fagade that gave the building a Streamline look. In 1956,the first floor was remodeled to accommodate the Crocker Anglo Bank at a cost of$15,000. In 1959 the hotel lobby entrance(884 Monterey)was converted into a store for$2000. This is likely the project that altered the fagade of 844 into its present form(see photo slochs 27 and dscn 32). In 1963,the bank moved out of the building and the vault was removed. In 1966, , the storefront of 840 was remodeled for$1800. Tenants spent$5000 in 1973 to remodel the 842 Monterey Street retail space into a restaurant,and two years later did another remodel to include a bar. The 984 Chorro space was remodeled in 1978. The retail space at 842 Monterey was remodeled for an eye exam office in 1987. Alterations to the fagade in 1995 included a new storefront and accessible entry for 842 Monterey Street at a cost of$3000. "87. Moved?: M No ❑Yes ❑ Unknown Date: Original Location: '68. Related Features: B9. a.Architect: first fagade: R.E.Osgood,architect of current fagade unknown b. Builder:original construction:R.E. Osgood,builder of current fagade unknown •610. Significance: Theme:Growth of Commerce Area: San Luis Obispo Period of Significance: 1925-present Property Type: Retail/Hotel Applicable Criteria:N/A (Dismss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme,period,and geographic scope.Also address integrity.) The history of this lot begins in 1843,when Francisco Estevan Quintana arrived in San Luis Obispo County from New Mexico. Quintana,born in 1801,acquired a lot at the comer of Monterey and Chorro streets and constructed in L-shaped adobe that served as a house and store. In addition,an adjoining adobe house was constructed on his lot facing Chorro Street(1870 Land Petition map). Soon,Nathan Goldtree,who had arrived in the city in 1857 and built up capital as a traveling salesman,rented Quintana's building to open a small store 14 P"` s RE (Tognazzini 2002:70). A brisk business allowed NP Goldtree to start a new firm with brothers Isaac, 1 6 15 13 -`- Marcus,and Morris,move out of the Quintana - building. With the store vacant,Quintana decided to 2 upgrade. He demolished the old adobe store to 3 make room for a new building. A San Luis Obispo Tribune article from July3, 1875 noted that 4 12 "Mr.R.E.Osgood,architect and builder,has (� y This space reserved for official comments. o I J a 6 a: = o U � 7 8 9 10 11 MONTEREY STREET DPR 523B(1/95) 'Required Information State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 1 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0012 BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD "NRHP Status Code 5D1 Page 11 of 14 Resource Name or No.:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey; Map No.7 ' commenced the manufacture of brick for the Quintana Store. He was to introduce a new style that was fast to 1 become universal in the state. Its dimensions were 8 '/z inches long,4 inches wide,and 2 '/2 inches thick. They were ' reported to be far superior in strength and cost compared to the old brick style." The structure was complete by 1876. Two years later,Estevan Quintana developed an ulcerated leg. Because of the low survival rate for amputations in men his age,he transferred title of his properties to his wife Maria de Guadalupe Lujan Quintana. ' Estevan amazingly survived the operation,and was so proud that he sat for a photograph with his healed stump in view. However,death would come just two years later,when Estevan was 80 years old(Hansen 1999;Rivara 2005). After his death,Estevan's oldest son,Pedro,took over the Quintana's business ventures,including the Monterey Street building. Sometime during this period,a two-story addition with hooded semi-circular windows 1 and quoins was built between the store and the Sauer bakery to house a wholesale liquor store and offices. By 1886, the building housed a general store,grocery warehouse,wholesale liquor store,post office,as well as various offices on the 2nd floor. By 1891,the store,where general merchandise,fabric,and bulk goods could be bought,was referred to as the"White House"(Thomas 1995). Additionally,a saloon was located in the eastern half of the r building and furnished rooms were available on the 2"d floor. The space once occupied by a post office had been converted into a dwelling. In 1896,Pedro Quintana's sons,Joaquin and Juan,bought out their father's interest in the White House to run the dry goods store as their own. However,just six months later,Joaquin was arrested in San Francisco for obtaining goods under false representation. Quintana is charged with having made false statements of his financial condition when about to purchase merchandise at many of the leading[San Francisco]wholesale houses. Joaquin P.and J.N.Quintana recently opened a general merchandise store. They recently failed,and filed a petition in insolvency just a short time after Joaquin had secured$5000 worth of goods from local merchants[Tognazzini ' 1997:16]. ' This trouble forced insolvency upon[the Quintana Brothers firm]and finally the assignee disposed of the stock to the present holders at thirty cents on the dollar. Much of the large stock was still in the original cases, ' recently purchased and well worth the invoice price. None of the stack was damaged or especially ' shopworn and the purchasers have of course an enormous advantage over our other merchants. They propose to realize,and at one,and they are able are able to offer bargains and will do so as that are unpreciented(sic)here. They expect to make a profit and can hardly help doing so,but even that will permit them to make extraordinary offers. The goods have got to be sold and the people will get the benefit. Go and stock up. Now is your chance [Tognazzini 1997:18]. The new owner of the Quintana stock was P.H.Moise,who already owned the Bargain Store. He consolidated the two stores into a new White House,and moved into the Quintana Building,which was still owned by Pedro. A 1 Tribune article promised that Mr. Moise had 1 used the prunning[sic]knife with deadly effect upon the price list,and big figures have gone tumbling down over the brink. If Mr.Moise keeps on lowering the prices he will be compelled to lay in a supply of pennies for change.And this is all the more enterprising since the vast supply of goods on hand is of ' the best on the coast. The reduced sale is now on in full blast,having commenced yesterday [Tognazzini 1997:65]. ' Moise's business thrived,and by 1900, ' the White House,the well known dry goods and clothing establishment,means to utilize the first few weeks of the new year in a general house cleaning and in improving the interior of the building. Just at present the store is turned upside down,while the painters,masons,carpenters,etc.,are at work,but after it is all over the store will be one of the neatest and most attractive ever seen outside of a big city. The interior walls and ceiling are to be given a pearly white hue. In addition to this three big windows are to be put in the west wall facing on Choro street. This will make the store room one of the best lighted in 1 DPR 5236(1/95) `Requimd Information r State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0012 BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD *NRHP Status Code 5D1 Page 12 of 14 Resource Name or No.:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey;Map No.7 - town. The proprietor of the White House,P.H.Moise,is a progressive,enterprising business man and he r has adopted the right plans. A well lighted store is always appreciated by the people[Tognazzini 2000:2]. That same year,Pedro Quintana made exterior alterations to the White House to _ modernize the building. A new entrance is opened at the corner of the building and the present entrances which were more adapted to the original use to which the edifice was put,that of a general store,than to display in the latter day fashion of high class dry goods,are being turned into continuous windows [Tognazzini 2000:120]. Some work was also occurring in 1902 as evidenced by this article in the Tribune: The average American likes a relic,souvenir he calls it in these later days. That is why entrance to the White House grounds is just now by permit. So many visitors to the city wanted old nails from the rubbish piles that workmen were seriously hampered,and it was necessary to bar the public until the improvements under way are completed. [Tognazzini 2002:119(Aug.25-31)]. — The construction to which this article refers is unclear. In 1901,the city directory lists J.O.Dinkelspiel as the proprietor of the White House. A dry goods store,managed by D.D. Snyder,was accessed through the 844 Monterey Street entrance. In 1903,a new firm moved into the Quintana Building. A short time ago,as related exclusively in the Tribune,D.A. Cortesi sold his grocery stock to Donati&Righetti and G.P.Codoni. Yesterday arrangements were perfected whereby Mr.Codoni buys a third interest in the Donati&Righetti stock of dry goods on Chorro street. The two stocks of good are to be combined and moved into the room above referred to on which a five year lease has been obtained. The firm will be known as Donati,Righetti&Codoni...The new firm will have one of the best locations in the city and will doubtless be able to make a success of their undertaking at the old"White House'stand[Tognazzini 2003:35(Feb. 16-23)]. — The 1903 Sanbom map shows many of the 1890s renovations. Most notably,an interior partition that once — stretched the length of the building had been shortened. Two new interior stairways are also present on the map. In addition to Donati,Righetti,and Codoni,a confectionary shared the first floor,and law offices occupied part of the 2nd floor. In 1904,the upstairs office occupants included B.F.Bidamon,hamessmaker,in Room 6 and S.V. — Wright,lawyer in Rooms 7 and 8. By 1912,Samuel Tognazzini and R.M.Righetti had opened a general merchandise store in the old Donati space. i In 1912,the City Council began to seriously discuss the widening of Monterey Street between Morro and Chorro streets. Five buildings at the western end of Monterey,including the White House,had been constructed in the Monterey Street right-of-way. They needed to be moved back from the street line a distance of 12 feet so that Monterey Street would be an acceptable width for the new state highway route. In December of 1912,the building owners,including Pedro Quintana,agreed to establish 14 feet from the curb to the building front. Quintana was awarded$3,900 in damages for this action. On May 6, 1913,Quintana filed a building permit to remodel 61.87 feet of brick for$4,500. Worked soon commenced,as is evidenced by a May 22, 1913 Tribune article: Actual work of tearing down the front of the old"White House'at the comer of Monterey and Chorro streets,preparatory to the widening of Monterey street,is in full swing and a large crew of men are hacking away at the brick and mortar[sic]that appears to be as adhesive today as when first put up in 1876. Contractors on the job declared when the brick work was fust tackled that it would be an easy job and that it was but a matter of hours when the front would be razed. Contrary to expectations the men had to resort to picks and the work is reported much harder than was anticipated. The building that for years has been known as"The White House"was erected in 1876 by Don Estevan Quintana,father of the present owner, Don Pedro Quintana. Apparently there is considerable difference in the materials used in the early days for the masonry on the structure is almost as solid as a rock,offering great resistance to thee picks of the workmen. As soon as the remodeling is completed and the improvements finished a first class bath house and barber shop will be installed in the room on the north side of the building facing on Monterey street. DPR 5238(1195) *Required Information i� 1 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#ITrinomial 3401-0004-0012 BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD `NRHP Status Code 5D1 Page 13 of 14 Resource Name or No.: 984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey;Map No.7 ' The place will be built to suit the tenants,Geo. Barnett and Jos.Martin,both of whom are now conducting 1 shops here,the former on Monterey and the latter on Osos street. The men will form a co-partnership and will conduct a fully equipped and modern bath house and tonsorial parlor. On the comer,in the large store room recently vacated by Tognazzini&Righetti,an option has been taken fora lease of many years by a grocer now doing business in a neighboring city,who will in all probability close the deal within a few days. Details of the transaction are not available for publication at this time(San Luis Obispo Tribune 1913:11. A photograph that shows a small section of the Quintana Building during this renovation shows that the new facade was much less ornamental and did not include the quoins,hooded and triangular pediments,and roofline dentil work present on the old fagade. The 1914 city directories suggest that Emmet Hendershot managed the furnished rooms available on the 2°d story ' of the building. The city directory and Great Register of Voters for that year list Pierre and Daisy Desaiset, ' William J. Hissey,(teamster),Mrs.Mattie Hendershot(housewife),Emmett D.Hendershot,and John S.Price (saloonkeeper),Frank S.McDonald(bartender),and David H.Drinen(bottler). The residence at 984 Chorro was ' occupied by Mrs.Alma Hardinge,housewife. Between 1916 and 1918,Mrs.Carrie DeVaul lived at the Whitehouse and served as the hotel bellmen manager(1916-1918 city directory). In about 1919,E.M.Payne opened a plumbing and tin shop in the dwelling at 984 Chorro. By 1926,he had taken over the space vacated by Tognzzini&Righetti to sell plumbing hardware, sheet metal,crockery,glassware, stoves,ranges,and household supplies. The only entrance to the hotel,referred to on the Sanbom Map as the Blackstone Hotel,was through the lobby at 844 Monterey Street. Although Pedro Quintanta had passed away in 1921,the Quintana family continued to own the building. The name of the hotel went through various name transitions such as the`Blackstone Hotel European"and the"Hotel Blackstone"(Thomas 1995). About 1926,a third story was added to the entire structure. It is rumored that this work included the addition of the classic Streamline Modeme details visible today,including the rounded comer with its corner windows,the horizontal banding and the porthole windows. ' E.M. Payne closed his shop in the mid-1930s,and Standard Auto Parts moved into the space for a few years. In 1946,the Quintana family,after over 100 years of ownership,sold the property to Steve and Stella Zegar. The Zegar's opened a furniture store in the downstairs space,and hotel rooms were still available upstairs(1946 City Directory; Thomas 1995). The Zegar Furniture store closed in the mid-1950s,and the space was remodeled for the Crocker Anglo Bank. The 1957 Sanborn map indicates that,by that year,the hotel was no longer in operation. In 1963,the bank vacated the space and the first floor was remodeled for Johnson's Children's Department Store. By 1973,a restaurant moved into the space. In 1976,Tom Coull,purchased the building and opened a realty office in the large first floor comer space. The other small retail shops were rented to various tenants. The upper floors were used only for storage from the mid-1950s until today. Copeland Properties LLC purchased the building from Coull in 2005. ' The 1926 date given to the Streamline Modeme work is curious. No documentation has been found to verify this ' date,but if it did occur in 1926,it is a very early example of the style,which was just getting started in 1926,and did not reach its height of popularity until 1937. The comer windows provide a clue to the infancy of the style. The glass is not actually rounded,but the fenestrations have been cleverly constructed and filled with a regular double-hung window to give the illusion of a curving pane of glass. The entries on the Monterey Street facade have been altered several times and no longer resemble those installed during the 1926 renovation. However,this work has not affected the overall architectural style. The remainder of the facade retains good integrity and is an excellent example of early Streamline architecture. 984 and 986 Chorro and 840-844 Monterey are all part of the same structure. However,984 Chorro has been / treated as a separate structure in past surveys. This is likely due to the extreme change in architectural style that occurs on the Chorro fagade. However,the quoins and window lines are merely remnants of the fagade that was present before the 1913 and 1926 alterations. 984 Chorro is listed as a contributing property in the Office of Historic Preservation(OHP)Historic Property Data File and is on the City's List of Contributing Properties to the ' Downtown Historic District. The Monterey Street fagade is not listed in the OHP file,but it is a Contributing ' DPR 5238(1/95) `Required Information State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0012 BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD *NRNP Status Code 5D1 Page 14 of 14 Resource Name or No.:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey;Map No.7 - Property to the City's Downtown Historic District. The building was placed on the City's list because it is associated with a family important in local history,as well as the architectural importance of the early Streamline styling. The architectural details of the fagade around the 984 Chorro Street entry pay tribute to the pre- modernization of the structure and are also important features of the fagade. Because this property is listed as a contributor to a local historic district,it is considered a significant resource under CEQA. 1311. Additional Resource Attributes(list attributes and codes): *B12. References: 1994 Schenberger,Taylor,McCormick,and Jecker,Inc.,Appraisal Report of the Former Blackstone Hotel,prepared for George Moylan,San Luis Obispo Non-Profit Housing Corporation,San Luis Obispo, California; 1870 Land Petition Map; 1874 Fire Insurance Map; 1886, 1888, 1891, 1903, 1905, 1909, 1926, 1950, _ 1957,and 1962 Sanborn Insurance Maps; 1883,Angel,Myron,History of San Luis Obispo County, California, with Illustrations.Thompson and West,Oakland,California. 1966 facsimile ed.Howell-North Books,Berkeley, California; 1916, 1918, 1946, 1957, 1963,and 1976 City Directories;San Luis Obispo Tribune, July 3, 1875,page 1;San Luis Obispo Tribune,May 6, 1913,page 1; San Luis Obispo Tribune,May 22, 1913,page 1; San Luis Obispo Building Permit 953 (9/7/56);San Luis Obispo Building Permit 2892(11/23/59);San Luis Obispo Building Permit 640(6/20/63); San Luis Obispo Building Permit 2026(9/12/66); San Luis Obispo Building Permit 4721 (9/14/73); San Luis Obispo Building Permit 5301 (4/25/75);San Luis Obispo Building Permit 7204 (6/15/78); San Luis Obispo Building Permit 7290(8/15/78);San Luis Obispo Building Permit 3433(5/6/87);San Luis Obispo Building Permit 9850(2/9/95); San Luis Obispo Building Permit 9869(2/22/95); 1995 Thomas, Kristie,Historic Resources Inventory Form for the Blackstone Hotel,On file at the City of San Luis Obispo; Tigner,J.H.(compiler), 1904 San Luis Obispo Fire Department Souvenir.J.H.Tigner Company,Los Angeles; 1997 Tognazzini,Wilmar N.(compiler), 100 Years Ago, 1897:Excerpts from the San Luis Obispo Morning Tribune.W.N.Tognazzini,San Luis Obispo,California;2000 Tognazzini,Wilmar N.(compiler), 100 Years Ago, January 1, 1900 through December 31, 1900.W.N.Tognazzini,San Luis Obispo,California;2002 Tognazzini, Wilmar N.(compiler), 100 Years Ago,January 1, 1902 through December 31, 1902. W.N.Tognazzini,San Luis Obispo,California;2003 Tognazzini,Wilmar N.(compiler), 100 Years Ago,January 1, 1902 through December 31, 1903.W.N.Tognazzini,San Luis Obispo,California. 1313. Remarks: *B14. Evaluator:Wendy M.Nettles Date of Evaluation: 11/15/06 l l\ l DPR 523B(1/95) *Required Information t State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040037 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# 3401-0004-0048 PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial ' NRHP Status Code 5S1 Page 1 of 10 Other Listings Review Code Reviewer Date ' P1. Temporary Number/Resource Name: 848 Monterey Street;Sauer Bakery;Map No.8 ' *P2. Location: a.County:San Luis Obispo ❑Not for Publication ■ Unrestricted ' b. USGS 7.5'Quad: San Luis Obispo Date 1965,revised 1994 T 30S,R 12E;Section 26 c. Address: 848 Monterey,San Luis Obispo,California MD B.M. 1 d. UTM:NAD 23, Zone 10; 712508 mE 13906699 mN ' e. Other Locational Data:APN#002-416-009 ' *133a. Description:This commercial building is composed of two structures. The two story main structure,rectangular in plan,is frame construction clad with horizontal wood siding. The gable front roof is hidden from view by a parapet that gives the illusion of a flat roof. Near the front fagade,this parapet has a slight upsweep that makes the front of the building appear taller. On the ridge of the roof is the remnant of the cupola that rose a full story above the roof from 1 the time the building was constructed until it was removed in 1968. The fagade of this structure has been greatly ' modified. The entire 1"floor fagade was removed and replaced with a recessed wall of steel sash display windows and large steel sash doors. Four arched openings set out from this recessed wall create a shaded cove from which ' passersby can peruse the display windows. These arched openings are a continuation of the stucco fagade with the ' arch bases clad in wood. (See continuation sheet). ' *133b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)HP6(2 story commercial building) *P4. Resources Present: ■Building ❑Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑ District ❑Element of District ❑Other: *P5. Photograph or Drawing:DSCN0030,elevation,facing west;DSCN0700,rear addition,facing south. ' *P6. Date Constructed/Age:Circa 1875; front 12 feet removed and fagade rebuilt 1913;rear addition and brick ovens ' added between 1909 and 1925; fagade remodeled 1965 1.26 ' ❑Prehistoric {'p ' O Historic ❑Both 'v 1 *P7. Owner and Address: CDED 751546 LLC PO Box 1085 San Luis Obispo,CA 93406-1085 ' *PS. Recorded By:W.Nettles r'- i Applied EarthWorks,Inc. _ 1 5090 N.Fruit Ave.#101 Fresno,CA 93711 ' *P9. Date Recorded: 11/15/06 / *1310. Survey Type: ■ Intensive ❑Reconnaissance ' ❑Other _ ' Describe: *P11. Report Citation: Nettles,Wendy M. ' 2007 Architectural Survey for the Chinatown Project,San Luis Obispo, California. Applied EarthWorks,Inc., Fresno,California. Submitted to Department of Community Development,City of San Luis Obispo, 1 California. *Attachments: ❑ NONE ❑ Location Map ❑ Site/Sketch Map M Continuation Sheet ' ■ Building,Structure, ❑Archaeological Record ❑ District Record ❑Linear Feature Record and Object Record ❑ Milling Station Record ❑ Rock Art Record ❑Artifact Record ' ❑ Photograph Record ❑ Other(list): DPR 523A(1/95) *Required Information State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040037 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0048 CONTINUATION SHEET Page 2 of 10 E3 Continuation ❑ Update Temporary Number/Resource Name: Sauer Bakery;Map No. 8 P3a. Description(continued): The original second story fagade remains intact beneath the stuccoed exterior. Three sets of double hung windows with five pane transoms are visible on the interior of the 2°d floor. The eastern fagade has three 2/2 double hung windows. Replacement siding shows the work that was necessary to remove the skylight at an undetermined date. The second story of the rear of this primary structure is stucco-clad and the much of the parapet follows the contour of the gable end. The first floor of the rear facade abuts the secondary portion of this building. The secondary portion is a rear addition of brick construction. This addition can be accessed either through the main building or through a doorway near the rear comer of the addition's eastern fagade. The steel sash doorway,with an adjacent fixed pane window,can be entered from a concrete stoop accessed by four concrete steps. A bricked-in arch _ is visible over this doorway. This fagade features another large fixed pane window. This structure originally housed the bakehouse for the Sauer grocery and bakery. This structure first appears on the 1926 Sanbom map,indicating it was constructed between 1909 and that year. This structure housed a steel oven on the 2nd floor and two brick ovens on the first floor. The steel oven no longer remains. However,one of the brick ovens is still intact. The large beehive oven measures about 14 feet wide and 20 feet deep. This chamber is accessed through two steel doors. All of the door hardware also appears to be present. "Oven Builder August Finnila,Los Angeles"is molded above the doors. To the right of the norther oven door another mark reads"Manufactured by Johnson Foundry Machine Works,Los Angeles, - CA." Large cylindrical weights allow the doors to easily be opened and closed. A hinged porthole between the doors would have given the baker a view of the bread without releasing a great amount of heat. Metal bands above and _ below the oven doors act as retaining straps and likely transfer the weight of the heavy doors throughout the brick wall. A large U-shaped object,made out of pipe fittings,is attached to the right side of the oven. It does not appear to be complete,and its function is unclear. A metal rod that was used to open or close the flue is still in place in a small slot to the upper right of the oven doors. Several places in the wall exhibit crushed or shifted brick courses,which - may be evidence of alteration,modification,or perhaps structural shifting. This shifting likely occurred when the height of the 2°d floor was extended above the original brick walls that surround the oven in the 1970s. Removal of the 2nd oven for installation of a staircase also likely caused structural shifting. One and a half feet of the left(or north) side of the brick oven wall is composed of a different brick installed with a different technique than the rest of the ` wall. This is likely a remaining portion of the 2°d brick oven that was removed. A grocery warehouse was located in the southeastern comer of the brick addition. A small mechanical lift allowed easy movement of goods between the In and 2"d floors. The lift appears to still be intact,but a floor constructed in the shaft does not allow operation. The norther fagade of this addition has evidence of alterations or additions. The eastern portion of this fagade is composed of a different type of brick and the parapet is lower than the rest of the fagade. The first story of the western fagade of this addition is obscured by the adjacent Blackstone Hotel,but the 2"d story,composed of unaltered brick,is visible from the 1 n floor roof of the Blackstone Hotel. This roof,accessed by a walkway between the second stories of the main Sauer building and the addition,also allows observation of a portion of the western fagade of the main structure. Here,boarded up windows are visible. One is partially obscured by the 2nd story of the Blackstone Hotel,suggesting that this structure was constructed before the Blackstone Hotel building. r r C DPR 523A(1195) Primary-photo.doc[8.5-041 1 1 1 1 1 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040037 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#frrinomial 3401-0004-0048 1 OONTBNUATION SHEET 1 Page 3 of 10 ©Continuation ❑ Update 1 1 Temporary Number/Resource Name: Sauer Bakery;Map No.8 1 *P5. Photographs Continued: 1 to 1 / / DSCN 0732,overview of brick oven,facing north. 1 1 1 1 1 1 � 1 1 DSCN0733,unidentified U-shaped pipe object. 1 1 DPR 523A(1195) Primary-photo.doc 18.5-04] 1 1 C State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040037 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0048 CONTINUATION SHEET C Page 4 of 10 ❑Continuation ❑ Update Temporary Number/Resource Name:Sauer Bakery;Map No.8 `� a-. a ,„• .° �, cr.. �.7 ., y .Jf' rn E r V Y -•• AJfl•401 r'sa% 12no ',,sem -0 '+•aiTr' "7 ' nb d P DSCN0728,flue control rod. a ., � 'L.Ji ti j li- �Y�-(. : �� r :r �riC� ac l� f _ o z DSCN0724,interior of brick oven,facing north. DPR 523A(1/95) Primary-photo.doc[8.5-041 / / / I State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040037 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0048 CONTINUATION SHEET Page 5 of 10 D Continuation ❑ Update I Temporary Number/Resource Name: Sauer Bakery; Map No.8 F— -VT '7 i i 1 t _ !( r n s Sauer Building in the 1880s(on file at SLOCHS). f;7 f-j i. / ® - ' r 1 q v-- 1 Maison Doree Restaurant,F. Chiesa,Manager(848 Monterey)and A. Sauer Groceries and Crockery(850 Monterey),circa 1904 1 ' DPR 523A(1/95) Primary-photo.doc[8-5-041 1 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040037 \ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0048 - CONTINUATION SHEET Page 6 of 10 8 Continuation ❑ Update _ Temporary Number/Resource Name:Sauer Bakery;Map No. 8 7 t.s ,. .+ r 4 7, '. k7► fig• f`yu Sauer Grocery interior,circa 1905(on file at SLOCHS) r l�� SAUER'S GROCERY ON MONTEREY ST 1812 - Sauer Building, 1912,just before renovations to allow widening of Monterey Street began(on file at SLOCHS) DPR 523A(1195) Primary-photo.dm[8-5-04] 1 1 i 1 i State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040037 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0048 1 CONTINUATION SKEET i Page 7 of 10 ©Continuation ❑Update 1 iTemporary Number/Resource Name:Sauer Bakery;Map No.8 1 1 =. i r o i Sauer Building,circa 1930(on file at SLOCHS) i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 i DPR 523A(1195) Primary-photo.doc(8-5-04) 1 1 l r State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040037 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#(Trinomial 3401-0004-0048 BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD 'NRNP Status Code 5S1 Page 8 of 10 Resource Name or No.: Sauer Bakery;Map No. 8 B1. Historic Name:A.Sauer&Co.Grocery and Bakery B2. Common Name:Sauer Building;Pier I Building B3. Original Use: Bakery,Grocery store,and Photography Studio(upstairs)B4. Present Use:Vacant '65. Architectural Style:Two Part Commercial Block. Highly altered and modernized exterior covers a Colonial Revival influenced vernacular fagade. r `66. Construction History(construction date,alterations,and dates of alterations): Early maps indicate that this structure was built sometime after 1874 but before 1886. The Office of Historic — Preservation Property Data file lists the construction date as 1875. The decorative brackets and cupola gave this vernacular building and Italianate influence. In 1888 a new oven and bakehouse were constructed behind the main building. Between 1891 and 1903,the oven and bakehouse were moved(or demolished and rebuilt at)the western property line. Additionally,the skylight is no longer present on the Sanborn maps during this period,suggesting that it was removed between 1891 and 1903. Between 1905 and 1909,the interior partition that separated the first floor into two equally sized spaces was moved westward to increase the size of the grocery store. The other first floor space,now considerably smaller,was converted to a workroom. This alteration also necessitated remodeling of the fagade to change the location of doorways and windows. The Sauer Grocery,as well as several other buildings that were built prior to city enforcement were constructed in the Monterey Street right-of-way. This did not really cause a problem until the early 1910s when the State was surveying for a new state highway route. San Luis Obispo wanted this route to go down Monterey,but the State would not accept that offer because of the buildings in the right-of-way. In 1912,the City finally reached an agreement with the owners of these buildings. The City paid the Sauers$3000 in damages to move the Sauer Grocery building back 12 feet. On May 20, 1913,Nellie Sauer filed for a building permit,listing"alterations,store, 2 stories,brick and lumber 7000,$5000." The work that was completed shortly thereafter brought the fagade in line with the rest of the buildings on the block. This new fagade was noticeably different from the original,with Colonial Revival elements that perhaps were influence by the newly constructed Muzio/Chiesa Building. The six double doublehung windows were replaced with three sets of windows with transoms and the front fagade was now clad with stucco instead of wood. Medallions and pilasters ornamented the fagade corners. The first floor entries and windows remained essentially the same. In 1965,the store was remodeled at a coast of$15,000. This appears to be when the front facade was covered and the original first floor fagade was replaced. In 1968,the cupola was removed and the roof repaired. Interior store remodeling in 1975 was completed at a cost of$3,000. That same year the side entry and exterior stairs were altered for$500. In 1986,the lower floor was divided with a wall for$5,000. One year later,a non-load bearing wall was removed from the entry. PALM STREET •B7. Moved?: ® No ❑Yes ❑ Unknown 14 Date: Original Location: 1 6 15 13 NO •B8. Related Features:Brick oven in the rear addition ^ B9. a.Architect: Unknown b.Builder: Unknown 2 8 - W 4 12 W w w Na N This space reserved for official comments. Q 6 R U °s 7 8 9 10 11 MONTEREY STREET DPR 523B(1195) `Required Information ' State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040037 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0048 BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD *NRHP Status Code 5S1 rPage 9 of 10 Resource Name or No.: Sauer Bakery;Map No. 8 ' *610. Significance:Theme:Downtown Commerce Area: San Luis Obispo r Period of Significance: 1875-1990s Property Type: Retail Applicable Criteria:N/A (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme,period,and geographic scope.Also address integrity.) r Early maps indicate that this structure was built sometime after 1874 but before 1886. The Office of Historic Preservation Property Data file lists the construction date as 1875. The structure was two stories in height with a cupola centered on the roof ridge that rose a full story above the structure. A photograph dating to the completion of the building indicates that at that time,the Quintana Building(later the Blackstone Hotel)did not abut the western ' facade,as it did by 1886. German-born Andrew Sauer,were the original proprietors on the building,and they sold fresh baked goods,groceries,crockery,and tinware. Some sources report that George F. Sauer,Andrew's brother, was also involved in the store. However,because George died in 1873,his involvement at this particular location was minimal. It is more likely that George got the bakery portion of the business off the ground in the small adobe rthat adjoined his home at 964 Chorro,but passed away when the business was moved to this larger building. This new building had a bakehouse in the rear left comer of the store and an oven attached at the rear of the structure. The floor space was split in half,with the western half serving as the grocery bakery,and the eastern half reserved for dry rgoods. An 1880s photograph of the building exterior shows that J.A.Goodrich sold books,stationary,and fancy r goods from the eastern space,while A. Sauer's San Luis Bakery occupied the western space. A central staircase was used to access the second floor where the Oriental Photographic Parlors were located. Advertising banners claim rthat,in addition to portraits,patrons could"get old pictures enlarged"and could get"views made of residences, landscapes,and stock"by the resident photographer. rThe success of the Sauer business is evidenced by changes to the building in 1888,when a new bakehouse and oven r were built at the rear of the lot. By 1891,two additions had been made to the rear of the main building. r Additionally,the stock variety was narrowed,allowing the western half of the floor space to be rented out as a saloon,while the eastern half was used for groceries and the bakery. By 1903,the bakehouse and oven had been rmoved westward to the lot line and the Dorce Maison restaurant occupied the area vacated by the saloon. Charles Fried,a baker for Sauer,was living at this address. Between 1905 and 1909,there was a change in the business. The rinterior of the building was reconfigured,eliminating the restaurant and enlarging the grocery store. A narrow work r room occupied the western side of the structure. It is unclear if this change occurred before or after Andrew Sauer's death in April 1909. rUpon Sauer's death,George L.Motz,a Sauer in-law took over as general manager. Many of the bakers that worked r in the business in the 1910s lived in the building,including Frank Harris and Harvey Davis in 1912 and Lucius C. Stimpson and Otis Rees in 1914. On the second floor,E.W.Lawrence had a real estate and insurance sales office, rbut a great deal of the upstairs space was occupied by photographer J.T.Hall,who also resided in the space. r Sometime between 1909 and 1926,two new brick ovens were constructed in the rear of the lot,as was a new bakehouse with steel ovens. George Motz passed away in 1922,and it appears that Andrew's oldest son,Fred took rover as manager. Fred's brothers,Artie and Clarence,as well as their families,all helped to run the business. From then on,the business was listed as Sauer&Co. During World War II,the influx of soldiers and support personnel at rCamp San Luis significantly increased business. The bakery produced bread for entire companies of soldiers as well ras bread,pies,cakes,and wedding cakes for local customers. rIn 1946,the family sold its interest in the company to Joe Navoni,Ralph Libhart,and Harold McDonald. Polly Sauer said that her husband Artie continued to run the store until shortly before his death in 1972. However,city rdirectories indicate that Sauer had vacated the building by 1964,when the Holser&Baily Department store,which sold appliances and toys,was in business at this location. The Attic,a women's and men's clothing store occupied r this space from the mid-1970s until 1980. In 1981,Pier 1 moved into this building. Today the building is vacant. rPhotographer John T. Hall,who lived and worked on the 2"d story of the building since the late 1800's,had vacated the structure between 1954 and 1960. This likely occurred at the time of his death in September 1959. The upstairs r space has been vacant since that year. rThis building has been highly altered through the years. These alterations include the loss of the front 12 feet of the r building,and a re-working of the fagade between 1905 and 1909,in 1913,and in 1965. The 1913-era second story facade is likely intact beneath the current stucco fagade. However,the first floor fagade has been so significantly r changed that it would be difficult to restore its 1913 look. This loss of integrity blocked this structure from National ror State listing during a 1983 architectural survey. However,the association of the building with a family and a rDPR 523B(1/95) *Required Information r r State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040037 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#!Trinomial 3401-0004-0048 BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD *NRNP Status Code 5S1 Page 10 of 10 Resource Name or No.:Sauer Bakery;Map No.8 business important in San Luis Obispo history prompted the City to include it on the City's Master List of Historic Resources in 1983. This listing makes the Sauer Grocery and Bakery a significant resource for the purposes of CEQA. 611. Additional Resource Attributes(list attributes and codes): *612. References: 1874 Fire Insurance Ma 1886 1888 1891 1903 1905 1909 1926 and 1950 Sanbom maps; San Luis Obispo Building Permit 1648(8/18/65); San Luis Obispo Building Permit 2598(6/10/68); San Luis Obispo Building Permit 5480(10/22/75);San Luis Obispo Building Permit 5508(11/21/75);San Luis Obispo Building Permit 2995 (11/26/86);San Luis Obispo Building Permit 3504(12/4/87); 1988 Bentley,Dorie,"It was a life,not fame,that was`Polly' Sauer's story",San Luis Obispo Telegram Tribune,March 18, 1988,pg. IA; 1883-1884, 1901, 1904, 1912, 1914, 1928, 1960, 1965, 1971, 1980 City Directories; 1930 census. B13. Remarks: *614. Evaluator.Wendy M.Nettles Date of Evaluation: 11/15/06 T C C DPR 5238(1/95) *Required Information P ' APPENDIX D QUALIFICATION OF PREPARERS P 1 1 1 P P 1 P r R$SUME CAREY&CO.INC. ARCHITECTURE ' ALICE CAREY Founder&President Alice Carey is President of Carey&CO.,the award-winning historic preservation Carey&Co. Inc. architecture firm she founded in 1983.In her firm she has gathered architects, architectural historians,conservators,and preservation planners who share her Master of Architecture unwavering commitment to quality and sound preservation practice.Based in San ' Francisco the firms body of work has expanded from California to include Nevada, University of California Utah,Hawaii,Arizona,Wyoming,and New Hampshire.Ms.Carey has lent her Berkeley design expertise and vision for preservation to the restoration and rehabilitation of ' Bachelor of Fine Arts many well-known landmark and historic structures such as the Sacramento State Capitol,Nevada Test Site, Palace of Fine Arm, San Francisco City Hall,San Francisco University of Colorado War Memorial Opera House,Marin County Civic Center,and Oakland City Hall.As a Architect California devoted proponent of preservation,she is well-known and active in the preservation Number C 11337 community.Ms.Carey often serves as a lecturer on industry issues and volunteers on ' Licensed: 1980 civic commissions and non-profit boards. 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Lecture San Francisco Civic Center, City Hall and the City Beautiful Movement, Trinity College, 1999 Lecture Principles of Preservation,San Francisco Academy of Art College, 1989 Lecture Cogswell College, 1986 e PUBLIC SERVICE 640 Preservation Heritage Board of Directors,Vice President 2003 -Present - College of Environmental Design Archives Advisory Board,U.C.Berkeley Board of - Directors, 1998-Present _ CA Historic State Capitol Advisory Committee 2000-2002 i r ' ALICE CAREY Cameron-Stanford House Preservation Association, 1998-2000 Resume San Francisco Landmarks Board-President,Chair Design Review, 1988-1991 r Page 3 Rincon Point-South Beach City and Advisory Committee, 1991 rInstitute of Business Designers-Birdhaus Design Competition-Jury, 1991 rSan Francisco Beautiful-Board of Directors, 1988-91 San Francisco-Cork Sister City Committee, 1991-1996. 1 State Office of Historic Preservation-Earthquake County Advisory Team, 1989-90 ' CA Cooperative Preservation of Architectural 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session,2003 New Construction in Historic District Case Study Workshop,CA Preservation Foundation, 2003 Advocacy Issues San Francisco Heritage board 2003 1 New Construction in Historic Districts Presidio Trust, 2003 Preservation Incentives,San Francisco Heritage Board,2002 f r ALICE CAREY I'm Ready for My Close-up,Mr.De Mille,Taking a Closer Look at Preserving Movie Risumi Houses,San Francisco Architectural Heritage, 2002 Restoration of San Francisco Page 4 City Hall.California Historical Society,2002 Preservation Incentives,California Preservation Foundation Annual Conference, 2002Julia Morgan,Architect Extraordinaire,Landmark Heritage Foundation, Building Conservancy of Northern California,and the Berkeley City Club 2001 Preservation Incentives, The Alternative to Tech Stocks for Asset Accumulation California Preservation Foundation,Incentives Workshop 2001 A Simple,Quick, &Painless Guide to The Approvals Process,Panel Member,The Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board,CA Preservation Foundation 2000 The Good the Bad&the Ugly-Application of the Secretary of the InwnorL%Standards California Preservation Foundation Conference 2000 Restoration of San Francisco City HA California Historical Society 1999 Preservation of San Francisco City Hall&the War Memorial Opera House,San Francisco Heritage 1999 Tax Incentives, Can Historic Rehabilitation Pencil?, Sacramento Heritage, Inc.,AIA Sacramento Valley Chapter, 1998 Building California:Technology and the Landscape,California Historical Society, 1998 Women in Architecture,California Preservation Foundation Conference, 1998 Solutions for Seismic Upgrades of Historic Structures,Organization of Women C Architects and Design Professionals, 1997 Women Architects in Historic Preservation,AIA East Bay, 1995 Seismic Upgrade of Historic Buildings,Earthquake Engineering Research Inst., 1995 Importance of Construction Documents to Restoration Architects,International Conference on Establishing Principles for the Appraisal&Selection of Architectural Records,Canadian Centre for Architecture, 1994 Seismic Retrofit: What's In It For You?A Focus on Preservation Workshop,City of Hayward,Hayward Historical Society,and Cal State Hayward, 1992 Plenary Session Discussion Facilitator-National Trust or Historic Preservation Conference, 1991 Rotunda Restoration,Oakland, CA, Association of Preservation Technology, 1987 Don't Take Terra Cotta For Granite,Radcliff Alumni Club, 1988 Don't Take Terra Cotta For Granite,AIA San Francisco Walking Tour 1987 City of Paris dome&rotunda reconstitution, IBD,CA Historical Society 1983 o MEDIA Architecture Radio Keeping Design in Public Architecture 2004 PBS television,Going To the Source, Waste Prevention,2004 PBS television,Going Places, San Francisco 1998 PBS radio,San Francisco Renaissance, 1997 KCBS radio,Seismic Upgrade of Historic Buildings, 1995 KCBS radio,Women in Business Carey&Co.Profile, 1993 KGO television Marketplace Adopt-A-Business Profile, 1992 PBS television,Julia Morgan,A Life by Design, 1991 CNN television,Loma Prieta Earthquakegs Effect on Historic Buildings, 1989 1 � P) CAREY&CO.JNG ' ARCHITECTURE ' R E S U M E Erica Schultz is an architectural historian with experience in preparing historic ERICA SCHULTZ resource surveys and evaluations.She has been involved in several neighborhood Architectural Historian and citywide surveys,including Mountain View,Burlingame,and Unincorporated Alameda County,and has prepared numerous historic resource evaluation reports in Mountain View,San Jose,Sausalito,San Francisco,and Richmond.Ms.Schultz has Master of Historic also directly participated in evaluating proposed projects subject to Section 106 of Preservation, University of the National Historic Preservation Act. Maryland, College Park,MD °PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Arts,Art CAREY&CO.INC.,San Francisco,CA History,and Bachelor of Mountain View Citywide Survey,Mountain View,CA Fine Arts with Honors, San Joaquin Pipeline Improvement Project,San Joaquin Valley,CA Ithaca College, New York New Irvington Tunnel Project,Alameda County,CA Baden and San Pedro Valve Lots Improvement Project,San Francisco Peninsula 1 Pulgas Discharge Channel Modifications Project,San Francisco Peninsula tUnincorporated Alameda County Intensive Survey,Alameda County,CA Downtown Burlingame Specific Plan Survey,Burlingame,CA ' 277 Seventh Street HABS report,San Francisco,CA 608 Folsom Street HRER,San Francisco,CA Alexander Kaun Beach House HRER,Richmond,CA Bellarmine College Preparatory HRER,San Jose Valley Medical Center Master Plan EIR,San Jose,CA 1 300 Mariposa Ave HRE,Mountain View,CA / Muni Substation Part 1 Federal Tax Credit Application,San Francisco,CA 694 Sausalito Blvd HIKER,Sausalito,CA ' McKinnon School HRER,San Jose,CA 1181 Bonita Avenue HRER,Mountain View,CA ' EBI Consulting,San Francisco,CA ' Prepared Section 106 compliance documentation for telecommunication installations on historic properties nationwide. Conducted file reviews and archival research,prepared inventory forms and made determinations of eligibility for historic sites. Consulted with SHPOs and local historic preservation groups. 1 Graduate Assistant,University of Maryland,College Park,Maryland Supervised the production of National Register level documentation of historic ' structures identified as part of the Modem Movement in Maryland,a project funded by the Maryland Historic Trust. 1 Conducted archival research,documented historic structures through ' photography,organized research files and documentation. 1 John Cullinane Associates,Architects&Preservation Planners,Annapolis, Maryland Assisted in the production of historic structures reports and the design of construction documents for historic and non-historic housing projects in the ' Northeast U.S. 1 1 ERICA SCHULTZ HONORS AND AWARDS ggs,r1e David Fogle Award in Historic Preservation,2005 Page 2 Director's Award,for an outstanding final research project,2005 Jacob K.Goldhaber Travel Grant,2005 St.Clair Wright Scholarship,2004 Dean's Award,Humanities and Sciences,Ithaca College,2003 Prize Paper Award,Art History Department,Ithaca College, 2003 President's Scholar, Ithaca College, 1999-2003 Phi Kappa Phi,National Honor Society,2001 ' Oracle Honor Society,2000 °TRAINING Introduction to GIS,City College of San Francisco Reaching and Writing Agreements under Section 106,Dr.Tom King,SWCA Section 106 Essentials Training Course,Advisory Council for Historic Preservation The Basics of Historic Resource Surveys,California Preservation Foundation e PRESENTATIONS _ Annual Conference,April 2005 Vancouver, BC,Environmental Design Research Association,"Forging a Collective Past,"poster session Landscape and Identity,April 2005, University of Maryland,College Park, "Destruction and Revitalization,"presentation Conference on Race,Ethnicity,and Place,September 2004, Association of American Geographers,"Evolving Significance at 106 U Street," poster session J.Whalen Academic Symposium,March 2002,Ithaca College, "Urban Spaces and September 11th,"presentation o PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS L HeritageYP,Outreach and Issues Committee co-chair r San Francisco Architectural Heritage,member San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association(SPUR),member California Preservation Foundation,member National Trust for Historic Preservation,member Society of Architectural Historians,member C r' r 1 1 � CAREY&CO.INC. ARCHITECTURE 1 1 1 1 1 RESUME Mr.Meyer recently completed his architectural studies at California State CHRIS MEYER Polytechnic University.His work experience includes the analysis of existing IIntern Architect conditions of a historic community and drafting new architectural plans based on that study.He has drafted plans and sections for ongoing work at the California Master of Architecture State Courts and Library Building along with constructing a 3-D model of the California State Polytechnic building.His analytical writing was part of the National Register of Historic Places IUniversity,Ponoma, Nomination for Pier 70,an important maritime industrial district in San Francisco. Cahfornta ■PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Arts CAREY&CO.INC.,San Francisco,California History and Sculpture Bing Kung Tong,Isleton: Historic Conditions and Plans Centre College, Benecia Commandant's Residence,Benecia:Adaptive Use Danville, Kentucky State Library and Courts,Sacramento:Historic Conditions Plans and Model Pier 70,San Francisco:National Register of Historic Places Report and Building Condition Analysis Japanese Schoolhouse,Castroville:Adaptive Use for Community Center Niles Dam Monitoring/Mitigations,Alameda County:HAER Drawings See other resume for information about Mr.Meyer prior to joining Carey&Co. I I I 1 1 P f P Christopher J. Meyer 219 Garfield Ave.•Pomona CA 91767 e 415.595.1492 cmeyer@gmail.com EDUCATION: • Ongoing Masters Degree in Arclritecture candidate,3.89 GPA. Cal Poly Pomona`07 • B.A.with a double major in History and Sculpture. Centre College;Danville KY, 1996 • Classes in 2D and 3D software. Center for Electronic Arts; San Francisco,CA,2000 RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE 1999-2003 VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY San Francisco and Irvine,CA • Worked as a lead video game tester at Sega on multiple video games. Responsible for administrating a team of up to 30 testers. • Worked as video game artist at Codefire and Sneaky Rabbit, Irvine based developers; responsible for designing and modeling 3D levels and characters. Also created marketing materials including logos and videos. • Worked as video game test department supervisor at Sega. Duties included administering 45 person test department,documenting work progress reports,developing new test procedures, implementing new testing technology,and acting as liaison between test department and development teams. 1996-2004 METAL SCULPTOR Cincinnati OH,and San Francisco CA • Operated a metal sculpture studio in Cincinnati OH,making welded steel garden sculptures and figurative sculptures. Participated in local art shows,received multiple best of show awards,and sold more than 30 major sculptures. • Operated a metal sculpture studio in San Francisco CA,making welded steel garden sculptures and furniture. Continued working till I returned to school. 1994-97,2004-05 CONSTRUCTION WORK KY, OH,and CA • Worked as manual laborer on multiple housing rehabilitation construction sites. Performed work as diverse as framing walls,hanging sheetrock,pulling cable,installing windows, hanging shingles,painting, installing a sub-floor heat system,and digging ditches. • Architecture Shop Assistant at Cal Poly; skilled in the use of and responsible for overseeing students using a full range of shop equipment including planers,joiners,lathes,etc. RELATED SKILLS: • Proficient in 3D Studio Max, Photoshop,and MS Office, AutoCAD and ArchiCAD. • Graduate Assistant for design studios,giving tutorials in ArchiCAD and 3Dstudio Max. • Graduate Assistant for Architecture History classes; created animations explaining classical proportions and language REFERENCES: • Steve Peck,Video Game Industry, San Francisco: 415.756.1057 • Henry Fischer,Architect/Builder, Hood River Oregon: 541.490.2080