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636 E Mendocino St

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636 E Mendocino St
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APN: 5840-019-011
AHAD ID: 14565
Year Built: 1928 (actual)
Year Built (Assessor): 1928
Year Built (Other): Not on File
Legal Description: Lot 27, 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
Builders: Latham, John W. (confirmed)
Sealy, George R. (attributed to) (1934)
Building Permits:
PermitYear
1661 1928
5323 1934
Alterations:
CostDescriptionYear
$300 N/A 1934
Original Owner: Latham, John W.
Original Owner Occupation: Not on File
Place of Business: Not on File
Other Owners:
NameYearsComment
Schankler, Robert 1934 N/A
Original Cost: $9,000
Original Lot Size: Not on File
Moved on to Property: N
Former Addresses:
AddressYears
540 Mendocino Altadena, CA 91001 1928
542 E. Mendocino Altadena, CA 91001 1934

Note

Orig. survey notes: Dwelling, 46x40; 1934: add to stucco dwelling, 2 sto., 20x40, porch, comp. roof

SHPO Description: The main two-story portion of this stucco residence has a low pitched hipped tile roof with decorative rafters under the eaves. The single story section has a shed roof of tile over the main picture window flanked by two narrower multi-paned windows. The entry exhibits classical influence with a square-capped columned portico and semi-circular wrought iron balcony above. The front steps have rounded concrete edges. Decorative details also included exposed wood beams between first and second floor. The wood front door features diagonal wood panels. Wood windows have multi-panes and one fixed or casement. The stucco chimney has a tile cap.

Sources

Builder & Contractor (journal) 2/17/28, p. 62

Builder & Contractor (journal) 5/1/28, p. 72 (NofC)

Builder & Contractor (journal) 3/9/34, p. 58

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California Historical Resource Status (CHRS) Codes Key
CodeDescription
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.