635 E Mendocino St

APN: 5840-012-004

AHAD ID: 14564

Year Built: 1926 (actual)

Year Built (Assessor): 1926

Year Built (Other): Not on File

Legal Description: Lot 34, Tr. 8302

Quadrant: Not on File

Current Lot Size: Not on File

Historic Name: Not on File

Style: Spanish Colonial Revival

Stories: 2

Type: Residence

CHRS: 3CD, 3CS

Architect: Smith, Glenn Elwood (confirmed)

Builder: Lunden, A. & Son (confirmed)

Building Permits: None on File

Alterations: None on File

Original Owner: Witteman, Matthew J. (Spouse: Lillian R.; Occupation: Salesman)

Original Owner Occupation: Salesman

Place of Business: Not on File

Other Owners: None on File

Original Cost: Not on File

Original Lot Size: Not on File

Moved on to Property: N

Former Addresses:

Address	Years
541 E. Mendocino Altadena, CA 91001	1926

Note

Orig. survey notes: 7 rms., 78x53, frame & stucco, tile & comp. roof, ornamental iron, garage; orig. described as 1 sto.

SHPO Description: This L-shaped Spanish Colonial Revival stucco clad residence has the garage built under the second story. The offset gable roof is of tile. The arched wood door is slightly recessed. Windows are multi-paned and appear to be of metal. These are possibly later alterations. Under the broad eaves are exposed wood rafters. The large picture window over the double garage has a wrought iron railing and a wrought iron rod with an outdoor canvas curtain. (Judy Triem)

Sources

Builder & Contractor (journal) 4/2/26, p. 59

Builder & Contractor (journal) 8/13/26, p. 63 (NofC)

Th. 1926, 1927

California Historical Resource Status (CHRS) Codes Key

Code	Description
1S	Individual property listed in National Register by the Keeper. Listed in the California Register.
3CD	Appears eligible for California Register as a contributor to a California Register eligible district through a survey evaluation.
3CS	Appears eligible for California Register as an individual property through survey evaluation.
3S	Appears eligible for National Register as an individual property through survey evaluation.