Item 2 - Staff Report and Attachments 1 to 4.32 Euclid Avenue
PREPARED BY: SEAN MULLIN, AICP
Senior Planner
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MEETING DATE: 03/27/2024 ITEM NO: 2
DATE: March 22, 2024
TO: Historic Preservation Committee
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Requesting Approval to Remove a Presumptive Historic Property (Pre-1941)
from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. Located at
32 Euclid Avenue. APN 529-30-064. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section
15061 (b)(3). Request for Review Application PHST-23-019. Property
Owner/Applicant: David Wilson. Project Planner: Sean Mullin
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider request to remove a presumptive historic property (pre-1941) from the Historic
Resources Inventory for property zoned R-1:8 located at 32 Euclid Avenue.
PROPERTY DETAILS:
1. Date primary structure was built: 1900 per County Assessor’s Database
2. Town of Los Gatos Historic Status Code: N/A
3. Does property have an LHP Overlay? No
4. Is structure in a historic district? No
5. If yes, is it a contributor? N/A
6. Findings required? Yes
7. Considerations required? No
BACKGROUND:
On November 15, 2023, the Committee considered a request to remove the subject property
from the Historic Resources Inventory (Attachment 1). The Committee received the staff
report, held a public hearing, and discussed the request. The Committee was unable to make
the findings for removal without additional information and voted three-to-one to deny the
request without prejudice (Attachment 2).
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DISCUSSION:
The applicant has submitted a new application requesting removal of the presumptive historic
property (pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory. Included with the application is a
request letter and an Architectural Historical Evaluation prepared by ECORP Consulting, Inc.
(Attachments 3 and 4).
The ECORP report concludes that the residence at 32 Euclid Avenue is not eligible for listing on
the National Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historical Resources. The
report also concludes that the residence does not meet the Town’s criteria for historic
resources, except criterion 3 for being constructed prior to 1941. The report determines that
the property should be removed from the Historic Resources Inventory due to a lack of
historical or architectural value (Attachment 4, Section 6.0).
CONCLUSION:
If the Committee can make the findings for removal from the Historic Resources Inventory
based on the new information provided by the applicant, a recommendation of approval should
be forwarded to the Community Development Director. Once removed from the Historic
Resources Inventory, any proposed alterations would not return to the Committee.
FINDINGS:
A. Findings - related to a request for a determination that a pre-1941 primary structure has no
historic significance or architectural merit.
In evaluating a request for a determination of historic significance or architectural merit,
the Historic Preservation Committee shall consider the following:
1. The structure is not associated with events that have made a significant contribution
to the Town;
2. No Significant persons are associated with the site;
3. There are no distinctive characteristics of type, period or method of construction or
representation of work of a master;
4. The structure does not yield information to Town history; and
5. The integrity has been compromised such that the structure no longer has the
potential to convey significance.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. November 15, 2023, Historic Preservation Committee Staff Report (without Attachments)
2. November 15, 2023, Historic Preservation Committee Minutes
3. Request Letter, dated January 31, 2024
4. Architectural Historical Evaluation prepared by ECORP Consulting, Inc., dated February 9,
2024
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PREPARED BY: SEAN MULLIN, AICP
Senior Planner
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MEETING DATE: 11/15/2023 ITEM NO: 2
DATE: November 10, 2023
TO: Historic Preservation Committee
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Consider a Request to Remove a Presumptive Historic Property (Pre-1941)
from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. Located at
32 Euclid Avenue. APN 529-30-064. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section
15061 (b)(3). Request for Review PHST-23-019. Property Owner/Applicant:
David Wilson. Project Planner: Sean Mullin
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider a request to remove a presumptive historic property (pre-1941) from the Historic
Resources Inventory for property zoned R-1:8 located at 32 Euclid Avenue.
PROPERTY DETAILS:
1.Date primary structure was built: 1900 per County Assessor’s Database
2.Town of Los Gatos Historic Status Code: N/A
3.Does property have an LHP Overlay? No
4.Is structure in a historic district? No
5.If yes, is it a contributor? N/A
6.Findings required? Yes
7.Considerations required? No
DISCUSSION:
The applicant is requesting removal of the presumptive historic property (pre-1941) from the
Historic Resources Inventory (HRI). The Santa Clara County Assessor’s Database lists a
construction date of 1900 for the residence. The property is not within a historic district or LHP
overlay, is not included in the 1990 Anne Bloomfield Survey, and is not located within the
coverage area of the Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps.
ATTACHMENT 1
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DISCUSSION (continued):
The applicant has provided the results of their historic research (Attachment 1). The research
shows that the residence first appeared in the telephone directories in 1937 but did not show
up in the 1941 tax roll. The applicant’s research also indicates that the current-day residence at
32 Euclid Avenue was once a barn and a garage associated with a residence at 28 Euclid
Avenue. Lastly, the applicant provided a summary of the modifications and additions that have
taken place to the structure.
A review of Town records yielded a 1996 reroof permit and a 1997 permit for the construction
of a new storage shed.
The asymmetrical multi-pitch gable end residence includes shed roof additions located on the
front and rear elevations. The residence is clad in multiple types of wood siding including
varying widths of horizontal lap siding, plywood, and board and batten. Existing window
materials appear to be a mixture of metal, vinyl, and wood with varying operational types. The
residence does not individually appear to represent a distinctive example of a specific type of
architecture.
CONCLUSION:
Should the Committee find that the structure no longer has historic significance or architectural
merit due to the loss of integrity, the structure would be removed from the Historic Resources
Inventory and any proposed alterations would not return to the Committee.
FINDINGS:
A. Findings - related to a request for a determination that a pre-1941 primary structure has no
historic significance or architectural merit.
In evaluating a request for a determination of historic significance or architectural merit,
the Historic Preservation Committee shall consider the following:
1. The structure is not associated with events that have made a significant contribution
to the Town;
2. No Significant persons are associated with the site;
3. There are no distinctive characteristics of type, period or method of construction or
representation of work of a master;
4. The structure does not yield information to Town history; and
5. The integrity has been compromised such that the structure no longer has the
potential to convey significance.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Request Letter and Research Results
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting on
November 15, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:00PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Vice Chair Susan Burnett, Planning Commissioner Steve Raspe, Committee Member
Martha Queiroz, and Committee Member Lee Quintana.
Absent: Chair Barry Cheskin.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.92 Fairview Plaza
Minor Development in a Historic District Application HS-23-037
Requesting Approval for Construction of Exterior Alterations to a Contributing Residence
Located in the Fairview Plaza Historic District on Property Zoned R-1:8:LHP. APN 510-
43-015. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing
Facilities.
Property Owner/Applicant: 92 Fairview Ventures LLC.
Project Planner: Ryan Safty
Ryan Safty, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Applicant presented the project.
ATTACHMENT 2
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David Katz, Owner/Applicant
You can see that there are windows that have been added to half of the porch that are
proposed to be removed. This is the only Victorian home in the neighborhood with an
enclosed porch, and they would like to have it match the other side of the porch.
Additionally, in the back of the property, they wanted to turn a window into a door. While
they now feel they should have gone with the sliding door suggestion, they ended up
putting in a door that swings into the master bedroom. They request a change to a sliding
glass door to allow for maximum use of the bedroom space. The back door is a full-light,
36-inch swinging patio door and can only swing inward. An outward swinging door is
backordered so not an option. They are asking to put in a 72-inch glass sliding door to keep
interior open.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
- Removing the windows on the porch will add to the authenticity of the home.
- Sliding doors are practical.
- It is recommended to keep the current back door rather than adding a sliding door to
the house.
MOTION: Motion by Planning Commissioner Raspe to approve proposed exterior
alterations including removal of front porch windows and replacement of
the rear full-light patio door with a French door if desired. Seconded by
Committee Member Quintana.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
2. 32 Euclid Avenue
Request for Review Application PHST-23-019
Consider a Request to Remove a Presumptive Historic Property (Pre-1941) from the
Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 529-30-064. Exempt
Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3).
Property Owner/Applicant: David Wilson
Project Planner: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
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Applicant presented the project.
Kurt Anderson, Anderson Architects
- He is the Architect. The structure has been modified over time. The front porch was
enclosed and then unenclosed. A shed was added in the back. It was a barn turned into a
residence. The upper portion and a back wing were later added. They intend to demolish it
and build a new residence.
Alex Anderson, Client
- They live in a house two doors down the street. Their current home has been modified
twice. The aluminum windows and siding were added during or after the 1970’s.
- The proposed property is now uninhabitable. The building has a dipped roof, no insulation,
and the back addition shows pest infestation.
Michelle Kusanovich
- They would often visit the owner, Jara Rolland, who lived at the property for 53 years. The
barn was built in the 1800s. In 1987 the Bellringers group advised adding the address to the
registry. But as a teacher, she could not afford to be on the list.
- In 1944, Marie Johnson moved into the property. It faces east and is the visible from the
street. The husband, Roy, built their house.
- The house is the first thing you see when you approach the curve in the street. As a barn it
has inspired a home at 11 Johnson. It was all part of the Johnson property. It would be nice
to have a placard.
- It is dilapidated, but not beyond help. The roof is sagging. If a new structure is built, maybe
preserve the outline to reflect the original barn legacy. It has a shed roof with pole posts.
Kurt Anderson, Architect
- The foundation is not salvageable. The proposed design is contemporary farmhouse. They
may install a brass plaque to commemorate the property’s history. It would be more
expensive to rehabilitate than to build new.
- The proposed design will have the same orientation, view from Euclid, covered front porch,
and will be visible from the road.
Alex Anderson, Client
- The memories are of the occupants and not the structure. They intend to build a home for
their family.
- Their current home on Euclid is in a modern farmhouse style. So that style exists in the
neighborhood.
- The former owner is in favor of their plans.
Closed Public Comment.
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Committee members discussed the matter.
• Trying to save a house that was a barn, but we don’t rule on ancillary structures.
• What was once a barn is no longer there. It’s been modified extensively.
• Applicant agreed on having a historic placard or identifying marker.
• Not many barns in Los Gatos, and it still has a barn look to it.
• We need a professional historic report.
• Based on the photos, the original siding was board and batten.
• The history of Los Gatos is agricultural which includes the presence of barns.
• Could grant a technical demo but keep it on the inventory.
• Cannot make the findings without more information.
• The structure yields information about the Town’s history and agricultural past. Heard from
the audience that there is additional information about the history of the structure.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Quintana to deny removal from the
Historic Property Inventory. This structure does yield information on the
Town’s history, and the association with other historic properties of the
Town. Need more information. Seconded by Vice Chair Burnett.
VOTE: Motion passed 3-1, Planning Commissioner Raspe voting no.
3. 44 Broadway
Minor Residential Development Application MR-23-008
Requesting Approval for Construction of a Second-Story Addition Exceeding 100 Square
Feet and Exterior Alterations to an Existing Contributing Single-Family Residence in the
Broadway Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-45-018. Categorically
Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities.
Property Owner: Roberta Scott
Applicant: Gordon K. Wong
Project Planner: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Gordon Wong, Applicant presented the project.
- For the siding they are proposing Polyash material that is termite and fire resistant, doesn’t
cup, doesn’t peel, and is paintable. They will color match the paint.
- The windows will be the fiberglass Milgard Colby heritage series. It has a wood clad interior
and a fiberglass exterior that is paintable.
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- Windows will be double hung.
- Siding will match. Will need to consider the limits of a tech demo.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
• French doors on the deck.
• Simpler planes.
• Mass of the deck overhang.
• Deck space is 10 feet.
• Large, covered porches on Victorians don’t seem to fit the style.
• Supportive of the wood looking product and its improved fire resistance.
• It is important that the project stay within tech demo limits.
• The applicant could consider a deck depth less than 8 feet.
MOTION: Motion by Planning Commissioner Raspe to Approve the Construction of
a Second-Story Addition Exceeding 100 Square Feet and Exterior
Alterations to an Existing Contributing Single-Family Residence in the
Broadway Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP with the
conditions that there be no technical demo, and that the applicant
consider reducing the depth of the rear deck to eight feet. Seconded by
Vice Chair Burnett.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
4. 46 Los Gatos Boulevard
Minor Residential Application MR-23-009
Requesting Approval for Construction of a New Second-Story Addition to an Existing Pre-
1941 Single-Family Residence on Property Zoned R-1D. APN 532-29-016. Categorically
Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities.
Property Owner: Kathleen and Morgan Magid
Applicant: Michelle Kusanovich
Project Planner: Erin Walters
Erin Walters, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Applicant presented the modifications to the project based on the preliminary feedback
provided by the Committee on August 23, 2023.
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Michelle Kusanovich
- Added window to the front so it would not look so blank.
- Added a second story covered deck to the proposed addition to the rear.
- The porch size is 5 feet 9 inches, which provides space for two chairs and a side table.
- The veranda has about 11 feet of space.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
• The color-coded drawings helped to show what was to remain and to be added.
• Covered porch adds bulk to the side and rear elevations.
• The covered porch is smaller and in the back of the house. It is a stylistic concern and
doesn’t ruin the style of the house.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Quintana to forward a recommendation
of approval of the above request to the Community Development
Director with the following condition that the roof over the second story
veranda be shortened as much as possible. Seconded by Planning
Commissioner Raspe.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items.)
5. 80 Cleland Avenue
Request for Review Application PHST-23-021
Preliminary Review for Construction of Exterior Modifications and a New Second-Story
Addition to an Existing Pre-1941 Single-Family Residence and Determination of
Significance on Property Zoned R-1D. APN 529-33-026. Categorically Exempt Pursuant
to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities.
Property Owner: Dinesh Mishra
Applicant: Davide Giannella, Acadia Architecture
Project Planner: Erin Walters
Erin Walters, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened public comment.
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Applicant presented the project.
Davide Giannella, Architect/Applicant
- Proposing a first floor and second story addition with a double high ceiling.
- New front second-story windows and doors will be aligned to preserve symmetry.
- It will be consistent with the existing building design by matching elements and materials.
- Proposing standing seam metal roof to retain slope.
- Original size of house is 1,600 square feet with a proposed addition of 650 square feet.
- The overall height will remain the same.
Closed public comment.
Committee members provided the following comments:
• The style of the design is not consistent with the neighborhood, too modern.
• The house appears to be a historic home and should not be removed from the inventory.
• The massing is appropriate.
• The standing seam metal roof appears too modern, the roof should retain a composite roof
material.
• The windows could be broken up with window lites to match the existing.
• Addition should maintain the historic look of the original house.
6. Next Special Meeting is on December 20, 2023.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
November 15, 2023 meeting as approved by the
Historic Preservation Committee.
/s/ Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planning Manager
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120 W. Campbell Ave.
Suite D
Campbell, CA 95008
T: 408 . 371 . 1269
F: 408 . 370 . 1276
January 31, 2024
Historic Preservation Committee
Town of Los Gatos Planning Department
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95035
RE: 32 Euclid Court
Dear Staff:
We are requesting the removal of 32 Euclid Court from the Historical Inventory of the Town of Los
Gatos.
We have followed the requirements identified in the attached application prepared by the Town of
Los Gatos and all supporting documents are part of this package.
In addition, we commissioned a Architectural Historical Evaluation of the subject property which was
prepared by ECORP Consulting, Inc. This report has been included in the documents. The report
clearly concludes that the structure does not qualify to be on the designated list of historical
structures in the Town of Los Gatos. Please refer to Page 17 of the report.
Respectfully,
Kurt B. Anderson, AIA, GCBBP
Principal
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Architectural History Evaluation
for
32 Euclid Avenue, Los Gatos,
Santa Clara County, California
Prepared For:
David Wilson Anderson Architects, Inc.
120 W. Campell Avenue, Suite D Campbell, California 95008
Prepared By:
2525 Warren Drive
Rocklin, California 95677
February 9, 2024
ATTACHMENT 4
Architectural History Evaluation
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MANAGEMENT SUMMARY
David Wilson of Anderson Architects, Inc. retained ECORP Consulting, Inc. in 2023 to conduct an
architectural history evaluation of the property at 32 Euclid Avenue, Los Gatos, Santa Clara County,
California. For the purposes of this report, the property boundaries of 32 Euclid Avenue (529-30-064) will
serve as the Project Area. The building, a single-family home, was constructed in 1900. The property is
privately owned. Consequently, this study was conducted in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and its implementing
regulations in 36 CFR 800, for the evaluation of a historic-age building. The evaluation was prepared
pursuant to Town of Los Gatos requirements under CEQA.
The architectural history evaluation included a records search of the property with the Northwest
Information Center; a visit to the property to document the current condition of the building, focused
archival and historical research; and an evaluation of the building using California Register of Historical
Resources (CRHR), National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility criteria, California Historical
Landmark (CHL) criteria, and Los Gatos Historic Structure list criteria. The records search results indicated
that 32 Euclid Avenue has not been previously recorded on Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
523 records or evaluated using the NRHP or CRHR evaluation criteria, nor is it located within an existing
historic district.
The results of the intensive site recording and focused archival research were used to inform the
NRHP/CHRH eligibility evaluation of 32 Euclid Avenue. ECORP evaluated the property at 32 Euclid Avenue
and determined that it does not meet any of the criteria for listing in the NRHP, CRHR, or as a City of Los
Gatos Historic Structure individually or as part of an existing historic district. Although the property at 32
Euclid Avenue is listed as a Town of Los Gatos historic structure as defined in Section 29.10.020 of the Los
Gatos Town Code under Criterion 3 for being built pre-1941, ECORP has determined that the property
should be removed from the list due to a lack of historical or architectural value as stated in Section
5.2.3.1 of this report.
Architectural History Evaluation
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CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Project Location and Description.................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Regulatory Context ............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Report Organization .......................................................................................................................................... 1
2.0 CULTURAL CONTEXT .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Local Historic Context: Santa Clara County .............................................................................................. 3
2.2 Local Historic Context: Los Gatos ................................................................................................................. 3
2.3 Architectural Context: Barns ........................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.1 Converted Barns .................................................................................................................................. 5
2.4 Local Historic Context: 32 Euclid Avenue .................................................................................................. 5
3.0 METHODS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Personnel Qualifications ................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Records Search Methods ................................................................................................................................. 6
3.3 Archival Research Methods ............................................................................................................................. 7
3.4 Field Methods ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1.1 National Historic Preservation Act ............................................................................................... 7
4.1.2 California Environmental Quality Act.......................................................................................... 9
4.1.3 Los Gatos Historic Structure ........................................................................................................ 10
5.0 RESULTS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
5.1 Records Search Results .................................................................................................................................. 10
5.1.1 Other Sources of Information ..................................................................................................... 11
5.2 Site Visit Results ................................................................................................................................................ 11
5.2.1 32 Euclid Avenue ............................................................................................................................. 15
5.2.2 Property-Specific History.............................................................................................................. 16
5.2.3 Evaluation ........................................................................................................................................... 16
6.0 CONCLUSIONS .................................................................................................................................................................. 19
7.0 REFERENCES CITED .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Project Location and Vicinity ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Figure 2. 32 Euclid Avenue: south elevation (view northeast; January 10, 2024).................................................... 12
Figure 3. 32 Euclid Avenue: south and east elevations (view northwest; January 10, 2024). ............................. 12
Figure 4: 32 Euclid Avenue north and west elevations (view southeast; January 10, 2023). ............................... 13
Figure 5.: 32 Euclid Avenue south and west elevations (view northeast; January 10, 2023). .............................. 13
Figure 6.: 32 Euclid Avenue Interior (view north; January 10, 2023). ............................................................................. 14
Figure 7. 32 Euclid Avenue Second Story Interior (view north/northeast; January 10, 2023). ............................ 14
Figure 8. 32 Euclid Avenue Shed (view north/northwest; January 10, 2023). ........................................................... 15
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A – Records Search Confirmation
Attachment B – Field Visit Photographs
Attachment C – Town of Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee Report
Attachment D – Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 Form
LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Term Definition
APN Assessor’s Parcel Number Caltrans California Department of Transportation
CCR California Code of Regulations
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CHL California Historical Landmarks CHRIS California Historical Resources Information System
CRHR California Register of Historical Resources DPR Department of Parks and Recreation
HRI Historic Resources Inventory NHPA National Historic Preservation Act NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service
NRHP National Register of Historic Places OHP Office of Historic Preservation
PRC Public Resources Code
SHPO State Historic Preservation Officer TCRs Tribal Cultural Resources
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
David Wilson of Anderson Architects, Inc. retained ECORP Consulting, Inc. in 2023 to conduct an
architectural history evaluation of the property at 32 Euclid Avenue, Los Gatos, Santa Clara County,
California. The building, a privately owned single-family home, was constructed in 1900. Consequently,
this study was conducted in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section
106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and its implementing regulations in 36 CFR 800, for
the evaluation of a historic-age building. The evaluation was prepared pursuant to Town of Los Gatos
requirements under CEQA.
1.1 Project Location and Description
The property at 32 Euclid Avenue is located in a residential area in the city of Los Gatos. It is located within
the southwestern quarter of Section 20 of Township 8 South, Range 1 West, Mount Diablo Base Meridian
as depicted on the 1953 Los Gatos, California, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5’ topographic quadrangle
map (Figure 1). The property is located south of Highway 17, and south of Los Gatos Creek. The Assessor
Parcel Number (APN) associated with the property is 529-30-064. The Proposed Project entails closing the
removal of 32 Euclid Avenue.
1.2 Regulatory Context
To meet the regulatory requirements of this Project, this cultural resources investigation was conducted
pursuant to compliance with CEQA (Public Resources Code [PRC] §21000 et seq.). The goal of CEQA is to
develop and maintain a high-quality environment that serves to identify the significant environmental
effects of the actions of a Proposed Project and to either avoid or mitigate those significant effects where
feasible. CEQA pertains to all proposed projects that require state or local government agency approval,
including the enactment of zoning ordinances, the issuance of conditional use permits, and the approval
of development project maps.
CEQA (Title 14, California Code of Regulations [CCR], Article 5, § 15064.5) applies to cultural resources of
the historical and prehistoric periods. Any project with an effect that may cause a substantial adverse
change in the significance of a cultural resource, either directly or indirectly, is a project that may have a
significant effect on the environment. As a result, such a project would require avoidance or mitigation of
impacts to those affected resources.
1.3 Report Organization
The following report documents the architectural history evaluation of 32 Euclid Avenue in the city of Los
Gatos and was prepared in conformance with the California Office of Historic Preservation’s (OHP)
acceptable format. Attachment A includes a confirmation of the records search with the California
Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS). Attachment B presents photographs of the Project Area.
Attachment C contains the record of correspondence with the Historic Preservation Committee including
gathered permits and records for the property. Attachment D contains the cultural resources Department
of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 record for the building.
Project Area
Map Date: 12/20/2023
Sources: ESRI, USGSLocation: N:\2023\2023-252 32 Euclid Avenue, Los Gatos, CA\MAPS\Location_Vicinity\Euclid Ave LnV.aprx - Euclid Avenue LnV 20231220 (kedwards - 12/20/2023)Los Gatos, CA (1953 p.r. 1985, NAD 27)
CA 7.5-minute Topographic Quadrangle
US Geological Survey.
Santa Clara County, California
§2, T.08S, R.01W
Unsectioned Rinconada de
Los Gatos Land Grant
Latitude (NAD83): 37.21823789°
Longitude (NAD83): -121.98537519°
Watershed: Coyote (18050003)
I 0 1,000 2,000
Sca l e in Feet
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Figure 1. Project Location and Vicinity
Project Area - 0.26 ac.
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2.0 CULTURAL CONTEXT
The following historical context provides a frame of reference for evaluating 32 Euclid Avenue’s eligibility
for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), California Register of Historical Resources
(CRHR), and the City of Los Gatos Historic Structure list. The context includes a local history of the city of
Los Gatos and an architectural context of Converted Barn architecture to support the evaluation.
2.1 Local Historic Context: Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County constitutes the Santa Clara Valley, located at the southern end of the San Fransico Bay.
It is bordered by the Santa Cruz Mountains to the West and the Diablo Range to the east. The first
European presence in California arrived with the presence of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo in 1542, who sailed
up the California Coast. Later in 1769, José Fransisco Ortega scouted the Santa Clara Valley on behalf of
Spanish General Gaspar de Portolá. In 1777, Junípero Serra founded Mission Santa Clara de Asís,
providing the Santa Clara Valley with its namesake.
The area broke from Spanish rule following the Mexican Revolution in 1821. During the Mexican period,
cattle ranching became a leading occupation (Sawyer 1922). Following the completion of the Mexican-
American War in 1848, California became a U.S. territory. The 1849 Gold Rush greatly altered the
landscape of the Santa Clara area. Immigration greatly increased the Santa Clara area’s population, and
the county was quickly incorporated in 1850. Mercury mines in San Jose also attracted a large number of
miners (County of Santa Clara Department of Planning 2023).
From 1850 to 1870, ranchers in the Santa Clara Valley made the transition from cattle ranching to hay and
grain cultivation (County of Santa Clara 2023). By 1870, it was discovered he Santa Clara Valley’s fertile soil
and temperate climate proved ideal for growing fruits and vegetables. By the late 1880s, it became known
as the “Valley of Heart’s Delight” for the numerous orchards that overwhelmed the landscape (County of
Santa Clara 2023).
The region remained relatively agricultural until World War II, when many research and development
projects came to the area (County of Santa Clara 2023). Following the war, the influence of science and
technology remained, and the area became home to a number of high-tech companies. The growth of
suburban development quickly led to the disappearance of orchards. The construction of highways in the
1950s further led to the development of the region. The technological sector prospered, and Santa Clara
County became widely known as the “Silicon Valley”. The influence of the technological sector continued
to dominate Santa Clara County into the 21st century.
2.2 Local Historic Context: Los Gatos
The Project Area is located in Santa Clara County, which was named for the Mission Santa Clara that was
established in 1777 by Spanish Franciscan friars. Nestled between the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains
and the Santa Clara Valley, Los Gatos is located in the southwestern portion of Santa Clara County.
Originally part of the Mexican land grant Rancho La Rinconada de Los Gatos, James Alexander Forbes
built a flour mill along Los Gatos Creek in 1850, starting the beginning of a settlement that became known
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as Forbes Mill (Bruntz 1971). Officially incorporated in 1887, the town’s name was changed to Los Gatos,
named after the Mexican land grant upon which it stood.
Originally isolated from other population centers, Los Gatos evolved as an independent community with
its own residential, commercial, and industrial areas (Town of Los Gatos). Early industry included wheat
farming, milling, logging, orchards, and canneries (Town of Los Gatos). The building of a road through the
Santa Cruz mountains to the coastal town of Santa Cruz through the center of Los Gatos in the 1860s
resulted in a further influx of people. The introduction of the railroad as early as 1870 also contributed to
this influx. Los Gatos’ excellent climate and accessibility by car and train made it a popular tourist stop.
The fruit industry, mainly consisting of apricots, grapes, and pears, dominated the local economy into the
twentieth century. By World War II, the fruit industry had mostly died out. However, the postwar boom in
the 1950s and the earlier construction of Highway 17 through the town in the 1940s brought a further
influx of people to Los Gatos, resulting in further residential and commercial development. Los Gatos
quickly became a suburb of San Jose and was absorbed into the influence of the Silicon Valley. However,
growth leveled out in the 1970s, allowing Los Gatos to retain much of its small-town influence (Los Gatos
Government).
Growth in the 1970s was driven by new development, but in the 1980s and 1990s, it was driven by
annexations, infill development, and demographic shifts. Today, the town is part of one of Northern
California's major metropolitan regions, and it is strongly linked to Silicon Valley's economy. Los Gatos
covers nearly 15 square miles and has a population of over 30,000. Regarding historic resources in the
City, downtown Los Gatos is listed on the NRHP (Town of Los Gatos 2010).
2.3 Architectural Context: Barns
Barns are a common feature on California farms, dairies, and ranches, whether they are tiny, isolated
homesteads, vast agribusinesses, or commercial dairy operations. Virtually every ranch has at least one
barn, and many have many barns. Farms and dairies, on the other hand, may have only one barn and
multiple outbuildings for various activities. Many farms and ranches employed temporary or homemade
sheds or shelters since they operated seasonally.
In 19th and early twentieth century barn construction, four principal building materials were used: adobe
(least frequent), logs (common mostly in California's mountain regions), stone, and wood frame. Some
immigrants preferred one material over another. Log barns, for example, are commonly linked with
Scandinavian or German immigration, but stone barns are frequently erected by British Isles immigrants.
Brick was frequently used in barn building, primarily as foundation materials. Wood-frame barns are
certainly the most frequent of the barn types seen across California. Wood-frame barns were often
constructed using mortise and tenons or as stick-frame structures held together by nails and spikes.
Galvanized steel metal sheets were frequently utilized as siding or roof coverings during the twentieth
century. Following World War II, metal posts and steel beams were used in barn construction, notably on
commercial dairies and feed lots.
Although the majority of barns erected in California were designated as "Western" barn types, there were
significant variances within this style of barn. The most basic type of Western barn is a square or
rectangular two-story building with a gable roof, much like the original barn form seen at 32 Euclid
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Avenue before it was converted to a residence. These barns might have brick or stone foundations with an
interior constructed directly on soil, or they could be elevated on posts and have wood flooring. Concrete
flooring with drains and pipes were erected in the twentieth century to enable the flushing of pens and
stalls in response to increased concern about cleanliness in food production.
The standard Western square or rectangular barn form allowed for expansion. Single-story shed-roofed
wings might be built to one or both sides. It was not uncommon for the wings to be reached by a
pedestrian entrance rather than the enormous double wood bay doors typically seen at either end of the
barn. Barn forms vary depending on their usage; a dairy barn, for example, may be three bays wide to
accommodate milking stalls. The scientific approach to dairying resulted in new innovations in the dairy
barn, including enhanced feeding and milking spaces. Ranches built open-sided barns with metal-clad
gable roofs in the fields and on the range to store hay. After 1945, metal posts and frames were
commonly used to build pole barns. By the late 1940s, many farmers and ranchers had taken advantage
of military surplus sales to buy Quonset huts for equipment storage, barns, and, on occasion, dwellings.
These huts were often made of steel frames and coated with metal or steel sheets, with or without
windows (Agricultural HARD Team 2023).
2.3.1 Converted Barns
The property at 32 Euclid Avenue contains a converted barn that now serves as a residence. A sharp
decline in farming and agriculture following World War II resulted in the disuse of many farm buildings
(tinyhouse.com). Alternative uses of the barn, such as conversion into single-family homes became
popular, given that housing was in high demand during the postwar years. Barn conversions provided an
affordable and practical way to meet the increasing demand for housing. However, the changes required
to convert barns to housing were often so great that the historic character of the barn was rarely
conserved (Auer 1989).
2.4 Local Historic Context: 32 Euclid Avenue
The original barn building at 32 Euclid Avenue was built in 1900 as a 930-square-foot barn and garage for
28 Euclid Avenue (Anderson Architects 2023). The residence first appeared in telephone directories in
1937, but was not on the 1941 tax roll (Anderson Architects 2023). The original building appears to have
been a simple wood-framed barn with a gable roof and wood siding, absent of any notable architectural
style. According to the 1920 U.S. Census, Ernest Robinson was farming on the land that constituted what
would become Euclid Avenue. He lived on what was 160 College Avenue with his two elderly parents
(National Archives and Records Administration 1920). Before the creation of Euclid Avenue in c. 1940,
Ernest’s property was accessed by College Avenue (Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer 1946). After his
father’s death, Ernest continued to live with his mother Sarah Robinson at what became 32 Euclid Avenue,
while farming on this property (Los Gatos City Directory 1947). In 1941, the Johnson family of Bakersfield
moved into 28 Euclid Avenue, referred to as the “Robinson ranch house.” The Johnsons moved to Los
Gatos for work in the defense industry (Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer 1971). Although unclear in the
archival record, it is likely that by this point in 1941, Ernest and Sarah Robinson had moved into the newly
converted barn at 32 Euclid Avenue. Permits for the property indicate that this is when the barn was
converted into a house (Anderson Architects 2023). In 1946, Ernest sold four acres of his farming property
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for real estate development (Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer 1946). Following Ernest’s death in 1949,
Sarah moved to Porterville to live with her daughter (National Archives and Records Administration 1950).
In 1952, the Johnson family, including Adeline Marie, Roy Johnson, and their six children were associated
with 32 Euclid Avenue (Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer 1952). It is unknown when the original
Robinson Ranch House was removed, but it is logical to suspect that it was before this date in 1952. By
1964, 32 Euclid Avenue was occupied by Carolyn and Chris Broadwell. Chris worked as a student while
living at the property (Los Gatos City Directory 1964). In 1973, Steve and Jerra Rowland moved into 32
Euclid Avenue around 1970. According to Jerra, multiple remodel projects were constructed in the 1970s
and 1980s, which greatly altered the appearance and structure of the building (Rowland 2024). Town
records also indicate a reroof permit in 1996 and a 1997 permit for the construction of a new storage
shed (Anderson Architects 2023). Multiple families occupied the property at 32 Euclid Avenue, none of
which warranted exceptional archival results.
3.0 METHODS
3.1 Personnel Qualifications
Principal Investigator and Architectural Historian Jeremy Adams, who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s
Professional Qualifications Standards for architectural history and history, conducted or supervised all
phases of the architectural history investigation. Mr. Adams, Architectural Historian Andy Buran, and
Assistant Architectural Historian Jessica Rebollo conducted extensive archival and historical research and
prepared the report. Jessica Rebollo conducted the site visit to document the building.
Jeremy Adams has an M.A. in History (Public History) and a B.A. in History, with 15 years of experience
specializing in historic resources of the built environment. He is skilled in carrying out historical research
at repositories such as city, state, and private archives, libraries, CHRIS information centers, and historical
societies. He has experience conducting field reconnaissance and intensive surveys. He has conducted
evaluations of cultural resources for eligibility to the NRHP and CRHR.
Andrew Bursan is an Architectural Historian with 16 years of experience in historic preservation and land
planning. He has worked on a variety of projects with organizations like the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans), LA County Metro, and several city governments, including Pasadena, Santa
Monica, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Andrew's expertise covers project management, architectural
surveys, historical assessments, and extensive historical research. He has contributed to historic context
statements, technical reports, and impact analyses for cultural resources.
Jessica Rebollo is an Assistant Architectural Historian with one year of experience in historic preservation
and historic research. She is experienced in preparing historic contexts, conducting field surveys, and
using NRHP criteria to evaluate historic properties. She holds an M.A. and B.A. in History.
3.2 Records Search Methods
ECORP requested a records search for the property at the Northwest Coastal Information Center (NWIC)
of the CHRIS at California State University, Sonoma in December 2023 (SCCIC search #23-0883). The
records search was completed to identify any cultural resources within the Project Area, which
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encompassed the entire building parcel that is the focus of this building evaluation. NWIC staff completed
and returned the records search to ECORP on January 12, 2024.
Literature reviewed included listings of resources on the OHP’s Directory of Properties in the Historic
Property Data File for the Town of Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California Historic Resources Inventory
(HRI), California Points of Historical Interest, CHL, the CRHR, and the NRHP.
3.3 Archival Research Methods
ECORP conducted focused research on the property at 32 Euclid Avenue. Anderson Architects, Inc.
provided information from the Los Gatos Library including a Historic Home Survey, previous phone
numbers associated with the property, and previous permit information. ECORP supplemented this
information with historic newspaper and archival research, which documented some of the previous
inhabitants of 32 Euclid Avenue. Historic aerial photographs located at the University of California-Santa
Barbara library’s web site revealed modifications made to the building over time. ECORP also reviewed
historic maps of Santa Clara County to trace the history of the property prior to its construction. ECORP
also conducted research using reasonably accessible literature and database information, including
examining aerial photographs. ECORP also reviewed newspaper articles pertaining to the property,
relevant historical maps, and secondary resources where available.
The archival research, online research, and review of records provided by Anderson Architects resulted in
sufficient information for ECORP to prepare an evaluation of the building.
3.4 Field Methods
ECORP conducted an intensive site visit on January 10, 2024, utilizing the OHP’s guidelines for recording
historical resources (OHP 1995) to document the building on appropriate DPR 523 forms (Attachment C).
The entire exterior of the building was walked and photographed. Interior spaces of the building were
also photographed and documented during the site visit. During the field visit, architectural details and
integrity considerations were noted for the features of the building, including its setting relative to the
rest of the property.
4.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA
4.1.1 National Historic Preservation Act
The federal law that covers cultural resources that could be affected by federal undertakings is the NHPA
of 1966, as amended. Section 106 of the NHPA requires that federal agencies take into account the effects
of a federal undertaking on properties listed in or eligible for the NRHP. The agencies must afford the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) a reasonable opportunity to comment on the
undertaking. A federal undertaking is defined in 36 CFR 800.16(y):
“A federal undertaking means a project, activity, or program funded in whole or in part
under the direct or indirect jurisdiction of a federal agency, including those carried out by
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or on behalf of a federal agency; those carried out with Federal financial assistance; and
those requiring a Federal permit, license, or approval.”
The regulations that stipulate the procedures for complying with Section 106 are in 36 CFR 800. The
Section 106 regulations require:
definition of the APE;
identification of cultural resources within the APE;
evaluation of the identified resources within the APE using NRHP eligibility criteria;
determination of whether the effects of the undertaking or project on eligible resources will be
adverse; and
agreement on and implementation of efforts to resolve adverse effects, if necessary.
The federal agency must seek comment from the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and, in some
cases, the ACHP, for its determinations of eligibility, effects, and proposed mitigation measures. Section
106 procedures for a specific project can be modified by negotiation of a Memorandum of Agreement or
Programmatic Agreement between the federal agency, the SHPO, and, in some cases, the project
proponent.
Effects to a cultural resource are potentially adverse if the lead federal agency, with the SHPO’s
concurrence, determines the resource eligible for the NRHP, making it a Historic Property, and if
application of the Criteria of Adverse Effects (36 CFR 800.5[a][2] et seq.) results in the conclusion that the
effects will be adverse. The NRHP eligibility criteria, contained in 36 CFR 63, are as follows:
The quality of significance in American history, architecture, archaeology, and culture is
present in districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects of state and local importance
that possess aspects of integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship,
feeling, association, and
A. that are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad
patterns of our history; or
B. that are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or
C. that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction,
or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that
represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual
distinction; or
D. that have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory.
In addition, the resource must be at least 50 years old, barring exceptional circumstances (36 CFR 60.4).
Resources that are eligible for, or listed on, the NRHP are historic properties.
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Regulations implementing Section 106 of the NHPA (36 CFR 800.5) require that the federal agency, in
consultation with the SHPO, apply the Criteria of Adverse Effect to historic properties within the APE.
According to 36 CFR 800.5(a)(1):
“An adverse effect is found when an undertaking may alter, directly or indirectly, any of
the characteristics of a historic property that qualify the property for inclusion in the
National Register in a manner that would diminish the integrity of the property’s location,
design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling or association.”
4.1.2 California Environmental Quality Act
Under state law (CEQA), cultural resources are evaluated using CRHR eligibility criteria to determine
whether any of the sites are Historical Resources, as defined by CEQA. CEQA requires that impacts to
Historical Resources be identified and, if the impacts would be significant, to apply mitigation measures to
reduce the impacts.
A Historical Resource is a resource that:
1. is listed in or has been determined eligible for listing in the CRHR by the State Historical
Resources Commission;
2. is included in a local register of historical resources, as defined in PRC 5020.1(k);
3. is determined to be historically significant by the CEQA lead agency CCR Title 14, §
15064.5(a)]. In making this determination, the CEQA lead agency usually applies the CRHR
eligibility criteria.
The eligibility criteria for the CRHR (CCR Title 14, § 4852(b)) state that a resource is eligible if:
1. it is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad
patterns of local or regional history, or the cultural heritage of California or the U.S.;
2. it is associated with the lives of persons important to local, California, or national history.
3. it embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of
construction, or represents the work of a master or possesses high artistic values; or
4. it has yielded, or has the potential to yield, information important to the prehistory or
history of the local area, California, or the nation.
In addition, the resource must retain integrity. Integrity is evaluated with regard to the retention of
location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association (CCR Title 14, § 4852(c)).
Historical buildings, structures, and objects are usually eligible under Criteria 1, 2, and 3 based on
historical research and architectural or engineering characteristics. Archaeological sites are usually eligible
under Criterion 4, the potential to yield information important in prehistory or history. The CEQA lead
agency makes the determination of eligibility. Cultural resources determined eligible for the NRHP by a
federal agency are automatically eligible for the CRHR.
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Impacts to a Historical Resource (as defined by CEQA) are significant if the resource is demolished or
destroyed or if the characteristics that made the resource eligible are materially impaired (CCR Title 14,
§ 15064.5(a)).
Lastly, Tribal Cultural Resources (TCRs), as defined in Section 21074 of the California PRC, can only be
identified and evaluated by culturally affiliated California Native American tribes through government-to-
government consultation. As such, only the consultation record of the CEQA lead agency, and not this
technical report, addresses TCRs.
4.1.3 Los Gatos Historic Structure
There are three ways a property can be considered historic per the Los Gatos Town Code Section
29.10.020 (definition of historic structure):
1. Any structure that is located within an historic district; or
2. Any structure that is historically designated; or
3. Any primary structure constructed prior to 1941, unless the deciding body has determined
that the structure has no historic significance and should not be included in the Town Historic
Resources Inventory.
When evaluating a request to remove a structure from the inventory, the Historic Preservation Committee
must make the following findings, derived from Section 29.80.215 (1) of the Town Code. In evaluating a
request for a determination of historic significance or architectural merit, the Historic Preservation
Committee shall consider the following:
1. The structure is not associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the
Town;
2. No Significant persons are associated with the site;
3. There are no distinctive characteristics of type, period or method of construction or
representation of work of a master;
4. The structure does not yield information to Town history; or
5. The integrity has been compromised such that the structure no longer has the potential to
convey significance.
5.0 RESULTS
5.1 Records Search Results
The records search completed on January 3, 2024 consisted of a review of previous reports and records
on file with the NWIC as well as review of a number of historic property registers and inventories for Los
Gatos and Santa Clara County. The records search for this Project was completed to determine if the
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building had been previously recorded or evaluated, is located within or adjacent to a known historic
district.
The results of the records search showed that the property at 32 Euclid Avenue has not been previously
recorded or evaluated as part of any cultural resources inventory or study that has been reported to the
NWIC. The records search also revealed that the building is not located within a known historic district.
The results show no resources were found in the 32 Euclid Avenue Project Area. While one report (S-
051161) was found adjacent to the Project Area, it was an archaeological report and did not identify
cultural resources in the 32 Euclid Avenue Project Area.
5.1.1 Other Sources of Information
The OHP’s Built Environment Resource Directory for Santa Clara County (dated 2024) lists almost 65 built
environment properties for the Town of Los Gatos (OHP 2024). There are no properties included on the
list located along Euclid Avenue.
ECORP reviewed resources listed as CHL (OHP 1996) and by the OHP (OHP 2024) on January 16, 2024. The
property at 32 Euclid Avenue is not listed.
The National Register Information System (National Park Service 2024) failed to reveal any eligible or
listed properties within the Project Area or the Town of Los Gatos.
A RealQuest online property search for APN 529-30-064 revealed the property consists of .24 acres of
residential land, with a house built in 1900. It is owned by David Wilson. No other property history
information was on record with RealQuest.
5.2 Site Visit Results
32 Euclid Avenue was formally recorded on January 10, 2024. The subject residence is a 1,422-square-foot,
converted barn originally constructed in 1900 at 930-square-feet. It now serves as a single-family
dwelling.
As a prior barn, the building has no distinguishable architectural style and was clearly built with cost,
function, and practicality in mind. Extensive remodeling of the property also erased all remnants of the
building’s previous use as a barn.
Select photographs and a detailed description of the building as a result of the intensive site visit are
provided on Figures 2 through 8 below. The DPR 523 records for the historic-period building are provided
in Attachment B.
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Figure 2. 32 Euclid Avenue: south elevation (view northeast; January 10, 2024).
Figure 3. 32 Euclid Avenue: south and east elevations (view northwest; January 10, 2024).
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Figure 4: 32 Euclid Avenue north and west elevations (view southeast; January 10, 2023).
Figure 5.: 32 Euclid Avenue south and west elevations (view northeast; January 10, 2023).
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Figure 6.: 32 Euclid Avenue Interior (view north; January 10, 2023).
Figure 7. 32 Euclid Avenue Second Story Interior (view north/northeast; January 10, 2023).
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Figure 8. 32 Euclid Avenue Shed (view north/northwest; January 10, 2023).
5.2.1 32 Euclid Avenue
The property at 32 Euclid Avenue contains a 1900 converted barn dwelling and a circa 1997 storage shed.
The current two-story dwelling is rectangular in plan with an asymmetrical gable roof, gable attic vents,
asphalt shingles, and overhanging eves. It sits on a concrete foundation and consists of a variety of wood
siding, including varying widths of board and batten, plywood, and horizontal lapped siding on all
elevations. Due to alterations, the dwelling does not exhibit a discernible architectural style. According to
previous owner Jerra Rowland, an addition on the primary south elevation in the 1970s consisted of
enclosing the front porch, which ECORP confirmed the presence of during the site visit (Rowland 2024;
Figure 1). The addition has a shed roof with asphalt shingles, nonoriginal aluminum sliding windows, and
a single-leaf door on the west elevation of the addition that provides the main interior access. An addition
on the north (rear) elevation which Mrs. Rowland also claims was built in the 1970s served as a laundry
room, which ECORP confirmed the presence of during the site visit (Rowland 2024; Figure 3). It has a shed
roof with asphalt shingles and clapboard and plywood siding. A single-leaf door on the west elevation of
the addition provides interior access. The west wing of the house also appears to be an addition that
predates 1970 (Figure 5). A fireplace and chimney are located on the southwest corner of this addition. A
sliding glass door on the west elevation of this addition also provides interior access. Fenestration consists
of two-panel sliding windows, single-hung windows, with a varying mixture of metal, vinyl, and wood
sashes. Multiple skylights are located on the roof. The footprint of the original barn at 32 Euclid Avenue is
unknown, however, extensive remodeling has altered its appearance and function into a single-family
residence.
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5.2.1.1 Shed
A shed built in the 1970s near the northeast corner of the house is rectangular in plan with a concrete
foundation and plywood siding (Figure 8). It has a side-gable roof with asphalt shingles and overhanging
eaves with rafters. A double-leaf entry on the west elevation provides interior access. Fenestration consists
of stained glass windows as well as a skylight on the roof.
5.2.2 Property-Specific History
Aerial photography taken in 1931 showed the Project Area including 32 Euclid Avenue and the old
Robinson Ranch House. Aerial photography taken in 1948 showed the development of Euclid Avenue.
Aerial photography taken in 1998 revealed further development of the street. The Robinson Ranch House
was removed at an unknown date.
5.2.3 Evaluation
The property at 32 Euclid Avenue does not meet any of the criteria for listing in the NRHP, CRHR, or as a
City of Los Gatos Historic Structure individually or as part of an existing historic district, as demonstrated
below.
5.2.3.1 NRHP Criterion A/CRHR Criterion 1
32 Euclid Avenue was constructed in 1900 as a barn and originally served the farm that was located on the
property. It was one of many barns built in c. 1900 in Santa Clara County during the period in which
agriculture was a dominant practice in the area. The barn was not the first or last of its type and is not
known to be associated with innovations related to agriculture. After the building’s conversion into a
single-family residence in 1941, the significant renovations erased evidence of the building’s historic use
as a barn. As one of many barns erected in the early 20th century in agricultural period of the Santa Clara
Valley and one which no longer conveys its significance of a barn, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is not
eligible for listing in the NRHP/CRHR under Criterion A/1.
5.2.3.2 NRHP Criterion B/CRHR Criterion 2
The property at 32 Euclid Avenue was home to multiple residents, including Ernest and Sarah Robinson
until c. 1949, Adeline and Roy Johnson in c. 1950, Carolyn and Christ Broadwell in c. 1960, and Steve and
Jerra Rowland in c. 1970. As one of many citizens of Los Gatos, these residents on their own did not shape
the overall history of the region. According to archival research, all residents of 32 Euclid Avenue were
ordinary citizens who have not made a significant contribution to history. There is nothing in the archival
record to suggest that 32 Euclid Avenue is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past.
Therefore, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is not eligible for listing in the NRHP/CRHR under Criterion
B/2.
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5.2.3.3 NRHP Criterion C/CRHR Criterion 3
Originally constructed as a barn, and remodeled significantly as the result of its conversion into a single-
family residence, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue no longer possesses a discernable architectural style. It
was originally a simple utilitarian building designed for farming. Regardless, the original barn is
indiscernible due to multiple renovations undertaken on the building since the second half of the 20th
century. These renovations constituted no significant architectural style and resulted in a complete loss of
character defining features associated with the original barn. As a converted barn with no significant
architectural style, 32 Euclid Avenue does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or
method of construction or represent the work of a master, or possess high artistic values, or represent a
significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. In addition, the
1990s era storage shed is not the work of a master. Therefore, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is not
eligible for listing in the NRHP/CRHR under Criterion C/3.
5.2.3.4 NRHP Criterion D/CRHR Criterion 4
Originally a barn built in 1900, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue’s research potential is expressed in its
built form and through data obtained from the historical record as presented in the above Local,
Institutional, and Architectural contexts. Therefore, the building does not have potential to yield additional
information important in prehistory or history. As a result, 32 Euclid Avenue and its corresponding shed is
not eligible for listing in the NRHP/CRHR under Criterion D/4.
Integrity
The property at 32 Euclid Avenue possesses integrity of location, but lacks integrity of setting, design,
materials, workmanship, and association. It remains in its original location, but the surrounding area has
completely changed from a rural setting to a suburban setting of single-family houses. The original
character defining features of the property are no longer present due to extensive renovations that
altered the style and structure of the original building which include a complete alteration of the primary
façade, an addition to the north elevation, replacement siding, and replacement fenestration.
Regardless of Integrity, 32 Euclid Avenue does not meet NRHP or CRHR eligibility criteria as an individual
resource or as part of any known or suspected historic district; the resource is not listed on any Certified
Local Government historic property register.
5.2.3.5 Los Gatos Historic Structure
(1) The structure is not associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the
Town;
32 Euclid Avenue was constructed in 1900 as a barn and originally served the farm that was located on the
property. It was one of many barns built in c. 1900 in Santa Clara County during the period in which
agriculture was a dominant practice in the area. The barn was not the first or last of its type and is not
known to be associated with innovations related to agriculture. After the building’s conversion into a
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single-family residence in 1941, the significant renovations erased evidence of the building’s historic use
as a barn. As one of many barns erected in the early 20th century in agricultural period of the Santa Clara
Valley and one which no longer conveys its significance of a barn, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is not
eligible for not associated with events that have made a significant contribution to Los Gatos.
(2) No Significant persons are associated with the site;
The property at 32 Euclid Avenue was home to multiple residents, including Ernest and Sarah Robinson
until c. 1949, Adeline and Roy Johnson in c. 1950, Carolyn and Christ Broadwell in c. 1960, and Steve and
Jerra Rowland in c. 1970. As one of many citizens of Los Gatos, these residents on their own did not shape
the overall history of the region. According to archival research, all residents of 32 Euclid Avenue were
ordinary citizens who have not made a significant contribution to history. There is nothing in the archival
record to suggest that 32 Euclid Avenue is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past.
Therefore, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue has no significant persons associated with the site.
(3) There are no distinctive characteristics of type, period or method of construction or
representation of work of a master;
Originally constructed as a barn, and remodeled significantly as the result of its conversion into a single-
family residence, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue no longer possesses a discernable architectural style. It
was originally a simple utilitarian building designed for farming. Regardless, the original barn is
indiscernible due to multiple renovations undertaken on the building since the second half of the 20th
century. These renovations constituted no significant architectural style and resulted in a complete loss of
character defining features associated with the original barn. As a converted barn with no significant
architectural style, 32 Euclid Avenue does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or
method of construction or represent the work of a master, or possess high artistic values, or represent a
significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. In addition, the
1990s era storage shed is not the work of a master. Therefore, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is not
distinctive characteristics of type, period or method of construction or representation of work of a master.
(4) The structure does not yield information to Town history; or
Research on the property at 32 Euclid Avenue yielded no information on Town of Los Gatos history.
(5) The integrity has been compromised such that the structure no longer has the potential to convey significance.
The original character defining features of the property are no longer present due to extensive
renovations that altered the style and structure of the original building which include a complete
alteration of the primary façade, an addition to the north elevation, replacement siding, and replacement
fenestration. Therefore, the integrity of the property at 32 Euclid Avenue has been compromised such that
the structure no longer has the potential to convey significance.
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5.2.3.6 Historic District Considerations
A records search shows that the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is not currently within or associated with an
identified historic district. In addition to the records search, a literature review of reasonably accessible
resources shows that the building is not currently within or associated with an identified historic district.
According to the literature review, there are no specific historic districts in Los Gatos for which this
building would serve as a contributing element. The building is not a contributor to any existing historic
district nor is it locally listed. Thus, the building is not considered an element of any existing Historic
District.
5.2.3.7 Los Gatos Historic Resources Inventory
As a parcel with a structure built before 1941, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is listed as a Town of Los
Gatos historic structure as defined in Section 29.10.020 of the Los Gatos Town Code. Based on the current
evaluation of the property, ECORP determined that the building lacks an association with significant
events, lacks an association with significant persons, and has experienced alterations which resulted in a
complete loss of character defining features associated with the original barn on the property. Therefore,
the property should be removed from the historic inventory due to a lack of historical or architectural
value as stated in Section 5.2.3.1 of this report.
6.0 CONCLUSIONS
ECORP evaluated the property at 32 Euclid Avenue and found it not eligible for the NRHP, CRHR, and the
City of Los Gatos Historic Structure list under any criteria.
Although the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is listed as a Town of Los Gatos historic structure as defined in
Section 29.10.020 of the Los Gatos Town Code under Criterion 3 for being built pre-1941, ECORP has
determined that the property should be removed from the list due to a lack of historical or architectural
value as stated in Section 5.2.3.1 of this report. The building has also not been determined by the CEQA
lead agency to be a Historical Resource by another method. Therefore, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is
not a Historical Resource in accordance with CEQA.
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7.0 REFERENCES CITED
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Agricultural Properties in California. Prepared by ARG for the Cultural Studies Office Division of
Environmental Analysis California Department of Transportation Sacramento. https://dot.ca.gov/-
/media/dot-media/programs/environmental-analysis/documents/ser/historical-context-
agricultural-properties-ca-a11y.pdf
Ancestry.com, National Archives and Records Administration. 1920. United States Federal Census.
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/819908:6061. Accessed January 11, 2024.
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https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/261591368:62308. Accessed January 11,
2024.
_____. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 Los Gatos, California, City Directory 1947. Lehi, UT.
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-
content/view/216481082:2469?tid=&pid=&queryId=87bef6bf-3b0e-40af-83fb-
c95e26954791&_phsrc=rli153&_phstart=successSource. Accessed January 11, 2024.
_____. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 Los Gatos, California, City Directory 1964. Lehi, UT.
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-
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a73407651f3f&_phsrc=rli144&_phstart=successSource. Accessed January 11, 2024.
_____. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019 Los Gatos, California,1947. Lehi, UT.
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content/view/76225914:62209?tid=&pid=&queryId=ce08b965-0bb1-43ae-b563-
a77edf955f25&_phsrc=rli149&_phstart=successSource.
Anderson Architects. 2023. Town of Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee Report.
https://www.losgatosca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/36854/Item-2---Staff-Report-and-
Attachment-1. Accessed January 10, 2024.
Auer, Micheal. 1989. Preservation Brief 20: The Preservation of Historic Barns. National Park Service.
Bruntz, George: The History of Los Gatos: Gem of the Foothills. Valley Publishers, Fresno. 1971.
County of Santa Clara. 2023. About the County. https://www.santaclaracounty.gov/about-county.
Accessed January 9, 2023.
County of Santa Clara, Department of Planning. Santa Clara County’s Heritage. 2023. Santa Clara County’s
Heritage. https://plandev.sccgov.org/policies-programs/historic-preservation. Accessed
January 9, 2023.
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_____. 1946. Selling Canyon View Tract Lots.
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Office of Historic Preservation (OHP). 2021. Office of Historic Preservation California Historical Landmarks
Website. http://ohp.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21387, accessed October 21, 2021.
_____. Built Environment Resources Directory Website. https://ohp.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30338.
Accessed January 16, 2024.
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Historical Interest; Technical Assistance Series #13, Office of Historic Preservation, Sacramento,
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California.
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California.
Rowland, Jerra. 2024. Letter to the Town of Los Gatos.
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Tinyhouse.com. 2023. Barndominiums: Five Things to Know About Barn Conversions.
https://www.tinyhouse.com/post/barndominiums-5-things-to-know-about-barn-
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Accessed January 15, 2023.
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January 24, 2024.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A – Records Search Confirmation
Attachment B – Field Visit Photographs
Attachment C – Town of Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee Report
Attachment D – Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 Form
ATTACHMENT A
Records Search Conformation
1/3/2024 NWIC File No.: 23-0883
Jeremy Adams
ECORP Consulting, Inc.
2525 Warren Drive
Rocklin, CA 95677
Re: 2023-252 Euclid Avenue
The Northwest Information Center received your record search request for the project area referenced above,
located on the Los Gatos USGS 7.5’ quad(s). The following reflects the results of the records search for the
project area and NO radius:
Resources within project area: None listed
Resources within distance radius: Not requested
Reports within project area:
[19] Please see attached list, page 3
Reports within distance radius: Not requested
Resource Database Printout (list): ☐ enclosed ☐ not requested ☒ nothing listed
Resource Database Printout (details): ☐ enclosed ☒ not requested ☐ nothing listed
Resource Digital Database Records: ☐ enclosed ☐ not requested ☒ nothing listed
Report Database Printout (list): ☒ enclosed ☐ not requested ☐ nothing listed
Report Database Printout (details): ☐ enclosed ☒ not requested ☐ nothing listed
Report Digital Database Records: ☒ enclosed ☐ not requested ☐ nothing listed
Resource Record Copies: ☐ enclosed ☐ not requested ☒ nothing listed
Report Copies: ☒ enclosed ☐ not requested ☐ nothing listed
OHP Built Environment Resources Directory: ☐ enclosed ☒ not requested ☐ nothing listed
Archaeological Determinations of Eligibility: ☐ enclosed ☒ not requested ☐ nothing listed
CA Inventory of Historic Resources (1976): ☐ enclosed ☒ not requested ☐ nothing listed
GLO and/or Rancho Plat Maps: ☐ enclosed ☒ not requested ☐ nothing listed
Historical Maps: ☐ enclosed ☒ not requested ☐ nothing listed
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Local Inventories: ☒enclosed ☐ not requested ☐ nothing listed
Caltrans Bridge Survey: ☐enclosed ☒ not requested ☐ nothing listed
Ethnographic Information: ☐enclosed ☒ not requested ☐ nothing listed
Historical Literature: ☐enclosed ☒ not requested ☐ nothing listed
Shipwreck Inventory: ☐enclosed ☒ not requested ☐ nothing listed
Please forward a copy of any resulting reports from this project to the office as soon as possible. Due to the
sensitive nature of archaeological site location data, we ask that you do not include resource location maps and
resource location descriptions in your report if the report is for public distribution. If you have any questions
regarding the results presented herein, please contact the office at the phone number listed above.
The provision of CHRIS Data via this records search response does not in any way constitute public d isclosure
of records otherwise exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act or any other law,
including, but not limited to, records related to archeological site information maintained by or on behalf of, or
in the possession of, the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, State Historic Preservation
Officer, Office of Historic Preservation, or the State Historical Resources Commission.
Due to processing delays and other factors, not all of the historical resource reports and resource records that
have been submitted to the Office of Historic Preservation are available via this records search. Additional
information may be available through the federal, state, and local agencies that produced or paid for historical
resource management work in the search area. Additionally, Native American tribes have historical resource
information not in the CHRIS Inventory, and you should contact the California Native American Heritage
Commission for information on local/regional tribal contacts.
Should you require any additional information for the above referenced project, reference the record search
number listed above when making inquiries. Requests made after initial invoicing will result in the
preparation of a separate invoice.
Thank you for using the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS).
Sincerely,
Annette Neal
Researcher
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Map Date: 12/20/2023
Sources: ESRI, USGSLocation: N:\2023\2023-252 32 Euclid Avenue, Los Gatos, CA\MAPS\Location_Vicinity\Euclid Ave LnV.aprx - Euclid Avenue LnV 20231220 (kedwards - 12/20/2023)Los Gatos, CA (1953 p.r. 1985, NAD 27)
CA 7.5-minute Topographic Quadrangle
US Geological Survey.
Santa Clara County, California
§2, T.08S, R.01W
Unsectioned Rinconada de
Los Gatos Land Grant
Latitude (NAD83): 37.21823789°
Longitude (NAD83): -121.98537519°
Watershed: Coyote (18050003)
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2023-252 32 Euclid Avenue, Los Gatos, CA
Figure 1. Project Location and Vicinity
Project Area - 0.26 ac.
ATTACHMENT B
Field Visit Photographs
DPR 523I (1/95)
State of California The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# PHOTOGRAPH RECORD Trinomial
Page 1 of 1 Resource/Project Name: Year 2024
Camera: Galaxy S21 Lens Size: 35mm
Film Type and Speed: Digital Negatives Kept at: ECORP Consulting, Inc.
Mo. Day Time Subject/Description View
Toward Accession #
Overview of 32 Euclid Ave East Elevation W 20240110_101425
Overview of 32 Euclid Ave North Elevation S 20240110_101503
Overview of 32 Euclid Ave Shed West Elevation E 20240110_101515
Overview of 32 Euclid Ave Shed South and East Elevations NW 20240110_101538
Overview of 32 Euclid Ave North and West Elevations SE 20240110_101734
Overview of 32 Euclid Ave South and West Elevations NE 20240110_101840
Overview of 32 Euclid Ave Interior N 20240110_102003
Overview of 32 Euclid Ave Interior NW 20240110_102042
Overview of 32 Euclid Ave Interior NW 20240110_102145
Overview of 32 Euclid Ave Interior (Stairs to Loft) E 20240110_102331
Overview of 32 Euclid Ave Interior (Loft) N 20240110_102507
Jerra Rowland Letter 20240110_102646
Jerra Rowland Letter 20240110_102650
Overview of 32 Euclid Ave Interior W 20240110_102910
Overview of 32 Euclid Ave Interior S 20240110_102912
Overview of 32 Euclid Ave Interior S 20240110_103008
Overview of 32 Euclid Ave South and West Elevations NE 20240110_104935
Overview of 32 Euclid Ave South and West Elevations NE 20240110_104955
Overview of 32 Euclid Ave South and East Elevations NW 20240110_105104
Overview of 32 Euclid Ave South and East Elevations NW 20240110_105115
Overview of 32 Euclid Ave and 30 Euclid Ave NE 20240110_105730
Overview of 28 Euclid Ave West Elevation W 20240110_105826
Overview of 32 Euclid Ave South and East Elevations NW 20240110_110123
Overview of 24 Euclid Ave North Elevation S 20240110_110132
Overview of 28, 30, 32 Euclid Ave NE 20240110_110244
32 Euclid Avenue
ATTACHMENT C
Town of Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee Report
PREPARED BY: SEAN MULLIN, AICP
Senior Planner
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MEETING DATE: 11/15/2023 ITEM NO: 2
DATE: November 10, 2023
TO: Historic Preservation Committee
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Consider a Request to Remove a Presumptive Historic Property (Pre-1941)
from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. Located at
32 Euclid Avenue. APN 529-30-064. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section
15061 (b)(3). Request for Review PHST-23-019. Property Owner/Applicant:
David Wilson. Project Planner: Sean Mullin
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider a request to remove a presumptive historic property (pre-1941) from the Historic
Resources Inventory for property zoned R-1:8 located at 32 Euclid Avenue.
PROPERTY DETAILS:
1. Date primary structure was built: 1900 per County Assessor’s Database
2. Town of Los Gatos Historic Status Code: N/A
3. Does property have an LHP Overlay? No
4. Is structure in a historic district? No
5. If yes, is it a contributor? N/A
6. Findings required? Yes
7. Considerations required? No
DISCUSSION:
The applicant is requesting removal of the presumptive historic property (pre-1941) from the
Historic Resources Inventory (HRI). The Santa Clara County Assessor’s Database lists a
construction date of 1900 for the residence. The property is not within a historic district or LHP
overlay, is not included in the 1990 Anne Bloomfield Survey, and is not located within the
coverage area of the Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps.
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DISCUSSION (continued):
The applicant has provided the results of their historic research (Attachment 1). The research
shows that the residence first appeared in the telephone directories in 1937 but did not show
up in the 1941 tax roll. The applicant’s research also indicates that the current-day residence at
32 Euclid Avenue was once a barn and a garage associated with a residence at 28 Euclid
Avenue. Lastly, the applicant provided a summary of the modifications and additions that have
taken place to the structure.
A review of Town records yielded a 1996 reroof permit and a 1997 permit for the construction
of a new storage shed.
The asymmetrical multi-pitch gable end residence includes shed roof additions located on the
front and rear elevations. The residence is clad in multiple types of wood siding including
varying widths of horizontal lap siding, plywood, and board and batten. Existing window
materials appear to be a mixture of metal, vinyl, and wood with varying operational types. The
residence does not individually appear to represent a distinctive example of a specific type of
architecture.
CONCLUSION:
Should the Committee find that the structure no longer has historic significance or architectural
merit due to the loss of integrity, the structure would be removed from the Historic Resources
Inventory and any proposed alterations would not return to the Committee.
FINDINGS:
A. Findings - related to a request for a determination that a pre-1941 primary structure has no
historic significance or architectural merit.
In evaluating a request for a determination of historic significance or architectural merit,
the Historic Preservation Committee shall consider the following:
1. The structure is not associated with events that have made a significant contribution
to the Town;
2. No Significant persons are associated with the site;
3. There are no distinctive characteristics of type, period or method of construction or
representation of work of a master;
4. The structure does not yield information to Town history; and
5. The integrity has been compromised such that the structure no longer has the
potential to convey significance.
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ATTACHMENT D
Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 Forms
DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information
State of California The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial
NRHP Status Code
Other Listings Review Code Reviewer Date
Page 1 of 8 *Resource Name or #: 32 Euclid Avenue
P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: ☐ Not for Publication ☒ Unrestricted *a. County: Santa Clara
and (P2b and P2c or P2d. Attach a Location Map as necessary.)
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad: Los Gatos Date: 1953 T08S; R01W; Section Land Grant M.D.B.M.
c. Address: 32 Euclid Avenue City: Los Gatos Zip: 95030
d. UTM:
e. Other Locational Data:
*P3a. Description:
The property at 32 Euclid Avenue contains a 1900 converted barn dwelling and a circa 1997 storage shed. The current two-story
dwelling is rectangular in plan with an asymmetrical gable roof, gable attic vents, asphalt shingles, and overhanging eves. It sits on
a concrete foundation and consists of a variety of wood siding, including varying widths of board and batten, plywood, and
horizontal lapped siding on all elevations. Due to alterations, the dwelling does not exhibit a discernible architectural style.
According to previous owner Jerra Rowland, an addition on the primary south elevation in the 1970s consisted of enclosing the
front porch, which ECORP confirmed the presence of during the site visit (Rowland 2024). The addition has a shed roof with
asphalt shingles, nonoriginal aluminum sliding windows, and a single-leaf door on the west elevation of the addition that provides
the main interior access. An addition on the north (rear) elevation which Mrs. Rowland also claims was built in the 1970s served as
a laundry room, which ECORP confirmed the presence of during the site visit (Rowland 2024). It has a shed roof with asphalt
shingles and clapboard and plywood siding. A single-leaf door on the west elevation of the addition provides interior access. The
west wing of the house also appears to be an addition that predates 1970. A fireplace and chimney are located on the southwest
corner of this addition. A sliding glass door on the west elevation of this addition also provides interior access. Fenestration
consists of two-panel sliding windows, single-hung windows, with a varying mixture of metal, vinyl, and wood sashes. Multiple
skylights are located on the roof. The footprint of the original barn at 32 Euclid Avenue is unknown, however, extensive remodeling
has altered its appearance and function into a single-family residence.
*P3b. Resource Attributes: HP2. Single family property
*P4. Resources Present: ☒ Building ☐ Structure ☐ Object ☐ Site ☐ District ☐ Element of District ☐ Other (Isolates, etc.)
P5b. Description of Photo:
Overview of 32 Euclid Avenue
View northeast, January 10, 2023
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources:
☒ Historic ☐ Prehistoric ☐ Both
1900 (RealQuest)
*P7. Owner and Address:
David Wilson
14428 Big Basin Way #A
Saratoga, CA, 95070
*P8. Recorded by:
Jessica Rebollo
ECORP Consulting, Inc.
2525 Warren Drive
Rocklin, CA 95677
*P9. Date Recorded:
January 10, 2024
*P10. Survey Type:
Intensive
*P11. Report Citation:
ECORP Consulting, Inc. 2023.
Architectural History Evaluation for
32 Euclid Avenue, Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California, Santa Clara County, California. Prepared for David Wilson of
Anderson Architects, Inc.
*Attachments: ☐ NONE ☒ Location Map ☐ Sketch Map ☒ Continuation Sheet ☒ Building, Structure, and Object Record☒
Archaeological Record ☐ District Record ☐ Linear Feature Record ☐ Milling Station Record ☐ Rock Art Record
☐ Artifact Record ☐ Photograph Record ☐ Other (List):
P5a. Photo or Drawing
DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information
State of California The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Page 2 of 8 *NRHP Status Code 6Z *Resource Name or # 32 Euclid Avenue B1. Historic Name: N/A
B2. Common Name: N/A
B3. Original Use: Barn/Shed B4. Present Use: House
*B5. Architectural Style: N/A
*B6. Construction History:
Local landowners built 32 Euclid Avenue in 1900. It was remodeled substantially by subsequent owners.
*B7. Moved? ☒ No ☐ Yes ☒ Unknown Date: N/A Original Location: N/A
*B8. Related Features: N/A
B9a. Architect: N/A b. Builder: local landowners
*B10. Significance: Theme: Agriculture/Housing Area: Los Gatos
Period of Significance: 1901-1974 Property Type: House Applicable Criteria: N/A
The following Significance Statement provides historic contexts to support an evaluation of 32 Euclid Avenue using National
Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and California Register of Historic Resources (CRHR) criteria. (See continuation sheet)
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: N/A
*B12. References:
(See continuation sheet)
B13. Remarks: None
*B14. Evaluator:
Jessica Rebollo
ECORP Consulting, Inc.
2525 Warren Drive
Rocklin, CA 95677
*Date of Evaluation: January 10, 2024
(This space reserved for official comments.)
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B10. Significance (continued):
History of Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County constitutes the Santa Clara Valley, located at the southern end of the San Fransico Bay. It is
bordered by the Santa Cruz Mountains to the West and the Diablo Range to the east. The first European presence in
California arrived with the presence of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo in 1542, who sailed up the California Coast. Later in
1769, José Fransisco Ortega scouted the Santa Clara Valley on behalf of Spanish General Gaspar de Portolá. In
1777, Junípero Serra founded Mission Santa Clara de Asís, providing the Santa Clara Valley with its namesake.
The area broke from Spanish rule following the Mexican Revolution in 1821. During the Mexican period, cattle
ranching became a leading occupation (Sawyer 1922). Following the completion of the Mexican-American War in
1848, California became a U.S. territory. The 1849 Gold Rush greatly altered the landscape of the Santa Clara area.
Immigration greatly increased the Santa Clara area’s population, and the county was quickly incorporated in 1850.
Mercury mines in San Jose also attracted a large number of miners (County of Santa Clara Department of Planning
2023).
From 1850 to 1870, ranchers in the Santa Clara Valley made the transition from cattle ranching to hay and grain
cultivation (County of Santa Clara 2023). By 1870, it was discovered he Santa Clara Valley’s fertile soil and
temperate climate proved ideal for growing fruits and vegetables. By the late 1880s, it became known as the “Valley
of Heart’s Delight” for the numerous orchards that overwhelmed the landscape (County of Santa Clara 2023).
The region remained relatively agricultural until World War II, when many research and development projects came to
the area (County of Santa Clara 2023). Following the war, the influence of science and technology remained, and the
area became home to a number of high-tech companies. The growth of suburban development quickly led to the
disappearance of orchards. The construction of highways in the 1950s further led to the development of the region.
The technological sector prospered, and Santa Clara County became widely known as the “Silicon Valley”. The
influence of the technological sector continued to dominate Santa Clara County into the 21st century.
History of Los Gatos
The Project Area is located in Santa Clara County, which was named for the Mission Santa Clara that was
established in 1777 by Spanish Franciscan friars. Nestled between the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the
Santa Clara Valley, Los Gatos is located in the southwestern portion of Santa Clara County. Originally part of the
Mexican land grant Rancho La Rinconada de Los Gatos, James Alexander Forbes built a flour mill along Los Gatos
Creek in 1850, starting the beginning of a settlement that became known as Forbes Mill (Bruntz 1971). Officially
incorporated in 1887, the town’s name was changed to Los Gatos, named after the Mexican land grant upon which it
stood.
Originally isolated from other population centers, Los Gatos evolved as an independent community with its own
residential, commercial, and industrial areas (Town of Los Gatos). Early industry included wheat farming, milling,
logging, orchards, and canneries (Town of Los Gatos). The building of a road through the Santa Cruz mountains to
the coastal town of Santa Cruz through the center of Los Gatos in the 1860s resulted in a further influx of people. The
introduction of the railroad as early as 1870 also contributed to this influx. Los Gatos’ excellent climate and
accessibility by car and train made it a popular tourist stop. The fruit industry, mainly consisting of apricots, grapes,
and pears, dominated the local economy into the twentieth century. By World War II, the fruit industry had mostly died
out. However, the postwar boom in the 1950s and the earlier construction of Highway 17 through the town in the
1940s brought a further influx of people to Los Gatos, resulting in further residential and commercial development.
Los Gatos quickly became a suburb of San Jose and was absorbed into the influence of the Silicon Valley. However,
growth leveled out in the 1970s, allowing Los Gatos to retain much of its small-town influence (Los Gatos
Government).
Growth in the 1970s was driven by new development, but in the 1980s and 1990s, it was driven by annexations, infill
development, and demographic shifts. Today, the town is part of one of Northern California's major metropolitan
regions, and it is strongly linked to Silicon Valley's economy. Los Gatos covers nearly 15 square miles and has a
population of over 30,000. Regarding historic resources in the City, downtown Los Gatos is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places (Town of Los Gatos 2010).
Barns
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Barns are a common feature on California farms, dairies, and ranches, whether they are tiny, isolated homesteads,
vast agribusinesses, or commercial dairy operations. Virtually every ranch has at least one barn, and many have
many barns. Farms and dairies, on the other hand, may have only one barn and multiple outbuildings for various
activities. Many farms and ranches employed temporary or homemade sheds or shelters since they operated
seasonally.
In 19th and early twentieth century barn construction, four principal building materials were used: adobe (least
frequent), logs (common mostly in California's mountain regions), stone, and wood frame. Some immigrants preferred
one material over another. Log barns, for example, are commonly linked with Scandinavian or German immigration,
but stone barns are frequently erected by British Isles immigrants. Brick was frequently used in barn building,
primarily as foundation materials. Wood-frame barns are certainly the most frequent of the barn types seen across
California. Wood-frame barns were often constructed using mortise and tenons or as stick-frame structures held
together by nails and spikes. Galvanized steel metal sheets were frequently utilized as siding or roof coverings during
the twentieth century. Following World War II, metal posts and steel beams were used in barn construction, notably
on commercial dairies and feed lots.
Although the majority of barns erected in California were designated as "Western" barn types, there were significant
variances within this style of barn. The most basic type of Western barn is a square or rectangular two-story building
with a gable roof, much like the original barn form seen at 32 Euclid Avenue before it was converted to a residence.
These barns might have brick or stone foundations with an interior constructed directly on soil, or they could be
elevated on posts and have wood flooring. Concrete flooring with drains and pipes were erected in the twentieth
century to enable the flushing of pens and stalls in response to increased concern about cleanliness in food
production.
The standard Western square or rectangular barn form allowed for expansion. Single-story shed-roofed wings might
be built to one or both sides. It was not uncommon for the wings to be reached by a pedestrian entrance rather than
the enormous double wood bay doors typically seen at either end of the barn. Barn forms vary depending on their
usage; a dairy barn, for example, may be three bays wide to accommodate milking stalls. The scientific approach to
dairying resulted in new innovations in the dairy barn, including enhanced feeding and milking spaces. Ranches built
open-sided barns with metal-clad gable roofs in the fields and on the range to store hay. After 1945, metal posts and
frames were commonly used to build pole barns. By the late 1940s, many farmers and ranchers had taken advantage
of military surplus sales to buy Quonset huts for equipment storage, barns, and, on occasion, dwellings. These huts
were often made of steel frames and coated with metal or steel sheets, with or without windows (Agricultural HARD
Team 2023).
Converted Barns
The property at 32 Euclid Avenue contains a converted barn that now serves as a residence. A sharp decline in
farming and agriculture following World War II resulted in the disuse of many farm buildings (tinyhouse.com).
Alternative uses of the barn, such as conversion into single-family homes became popular, given that housing was in
high demand during the postwar years. Barn conversions provided an affordable and practical way to meet the
increasing demand for housing. However, the changes required to convert barns to housing were often so great that
the historic character of the barn was rarely conserved (Auer 1989).
32 Euclid Avenue
The original barn building at 32 Euclid Avenue was built in 1900 as a 930-square-foot barn and garage for 28 Euclid
Avenue (Anderson Architects 2023). The residence first appeared in telephone directories in 1937, but was not on
the 1941 tax roll (Anderson Architects 2023). The original building appears to have been a simple wood-framed barn
with a gable roof and wood siding, absent of any notable architectural style. According to the 1920 U.S. Census,
Ernest Robinson was farming on the land that constituted what would become Euclid Avenue. He lived on what was
160 College Avenue with his two elderly parents (National Archives and Records Administration 1920). Before the
creation of Euclid Avenue in c. 1940, Ernest’s property was accessed by College Avenue (Los Gatos Times-Saratoga
Observer 1946). After his father’s death, Ernest continued to live with his mother Sarah Robinson at what became 32
Euclid Avenue, while farming on this property (Los Gatos City Directory 1947). In 1941, the Johnson family of
Bakersfield moved into 28 Euclid Avenue, referred to as the “Robinson ranch house.” The Johnsons moved to Los
Gatos for work in the defense industry (Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer 1971). Although unclear in the archival
record, it is likely that by this point in 1941, Ernest and Sarah Robinson had moved into the newly converted barn at
32 Euclid Avenue. Permits for the property indicate that this is when the barn was converted into a house (Anderson
Architects 2023). In 1946, Ernest sold four acres of his farming property for real estate development (Los Gatos
Times-Saratoga Observer 1946). Following Ernest’s death in 1949, Sarah moved to Porterville to live with her
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daughter (National Archives and Records Administration 1950). In 1952, the Johnson family, including Adeline Marie,
Roy Johnson, and their six children were associated with 32 Euclid Avenue (Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer
1952). It is unknown when the original Robinson Ranch House was removed, but it is logical to suspect that it was
before this date in 1952. By 1964, 32 Euclid Avenue was occupied by Carolyn and Chris Broadwell. Chris worked as
a student while living at the property (Los Gatos City Directory 1964). In 1973, Steve and Jerra Rowland moved into
32 Euclid Avenue around 1970. According to Jerra, multiple remodel projects were constructed in the 1970s and
1980s, which greatly altered the appearance and structure of the building (Rowland 2024). Town records also
indicate a reroof permit in 1996 and a 1997 permit for the construction of a new storage shed (Anderson Architects
2023). Multiple families occupied the property at 32 Euclid Avenue, none of which warranted exceptional archival
results.
Evaluation
NRHP/CRHR Criterion A/1
32 Euclid Avenue was constructed in 1900 as a barn and originally served the farm that was located on the property.
It was one of many barns built in c. 1900 in Santa Clara County during the period in which agriculture was a dominant
practice in the area. The barn was not the first or last of its type and is not known to be associated with innovations
related to agriculture. After the building’s conversion into a single-family residence in 1941, the significant renovations
erased evidence of the building’s historic use as a barn. As one of many barns erected in the early 20th century in
agricultural period of the Santa Clara Valley and one which no longer conveys its significance of a barn, the property
at 32 Euclid Avenue is not eligible for listing in the NRHP/CRHR under Criterion A/1.
NRHP/CRHR Criterion B/2
The property at 32 Euclid Avenue was home to multiple residents, including Ernest and Sarah Robinson until c. 1949,
Adeline and Roy Johnson in c. 1950, Carolyn and Christ Broadwell in c. 1960, and Steve and Jerra Rowland in c.
1970. As one of many citizens of Los Gatos, these residents on their own did not shape the overall history of the
region. According to archival research, all residents of 32 Euclid Avenue were ordinary citizens who have not made a
significant contribution to history. There is nothing in the archival record to suggest that 32 Euclid Avenue is
associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. Therefore, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is not eligible
for listing in the NRHP/CRHR under Criterion B/2.
NRHP/CRHR Criterion C/3
Originally constructed as a barn, and remodeled significantly as the result of its conversion into a single-family
residence, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue no longer possesses a discernable architectural style. It was originally a
simple utilitarian building designed for farming. Regardless, the original barn is indiscernible due to multiple
renovations undertaken on the building since the second half of the 20th century. These renovations constituted no
significant architectural style and resulted in a complete loss of character defining features associated with the
original barn. As a converted barn with no significant architectural style, 32 Euclid Avenue does not embody the
distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represent the work of a master, or possess
high artistic values, or represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual
distinction. In addition, the 1990s era storage shed is not the work of a master. Therefore, the property at 32 Euclid
Avenue is not eligible for listing in the NRHP/CRHR under Criterion C/3.
NRHP/CRHR Criterion D/4
Originally a barn built in 1900, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue’s research potential is expressed in its built form and
through data obtained from the historical record as presented in the above Local, Institutional, and Architectural
contexts. Therefore, the building does not have potential to yield additional information important in prehistory or
history. As a result, 32 Euclid Avenue and its corresponding shed is not eligible for listing in the NRHP/CRHR under
Criterion D/4.
Integrity
The property at 32 Euclid Avenue possesses integrity of location, but lacks integrity of setting, design, materials,
workmanship, and association. It remains in its original location, but the surrounding area has completely changed
from a rural setting to a suburban setting of single-family houses. The original character defining features of the
property are no longer present due to extensive renovations that altered the style and structure of the original building
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which include a complete alteration of the primary façade, an addition to the north elevation, replacement siding, and
replacement fenestration.
Regardless of Integrity, 32 Euclid Avenue does not meet NRHP or CRHR eligibility criteria as an individual resource
or as part of any known or suspected historic district; the resource is not listed on any Certified Local Government
historic property register.
B12. References (continued):
Agricultural HARD Team and Caltrans Staff. 2023. A Historical Context and Methodology for Evaluating Agricultural
Properties in California. Prepared by ARG for the Cultural Studies Office Division of Environmental Analysis
California Department of Transportation Sacramento. https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-
media/programs/environmental-analysis/documents/ser/historical-context-agricultural-properties-ca-a11y.pdf
Auer, Micheal. 1989. Preservation Brief 20: The Preservation of Historic Barns. National Park Service.
Ancestry.com, National Archives and Records Administration. 1920. United States Federal Census.
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/819908:6061. Accessed January 11, 2024.
_____. National Archives and Records Administration. 1950. United States Federal Census.
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/261591368:62308. Accessed January 11, 2024.
_____. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 Los Gatos, California, City Directory 1947. Lehi, UT.
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/216481082:2469?tid=&pid=&queryId=87bef6bf-3b0e-
40af-83fb-c95e26954791&_phsrc=rli153&_phstart=successSource. Accessed January 11, 2024.
_____. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 Los Gatos, California, City Directory 1964. Lehi, UT.
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1428885923:2469?tid=&pid=&queryId=df9e1e7f-f0ab-
4427-a033-a73407651f3f&_phsrc=rli144&_phstart=successSource. Accessed January 11, 2024.
_____. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019 Los Gatos, California,1947. Lehi, UT.
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/76225914:62209?tid=&pid=&queryId=ce08b965-0bb1-
43ae-b563-a77edf955f25&_phsrc=rli149&_phstart=successSource.
Anderson Architects. 2023. Town of Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee Report.
https://www.losgatosca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/36854/Item-2---Staff-Report-and-Attachment-1.
Accessed January 10, 2024.
Bruntz, George: The History of Los Gatos: Gem of the Foothills. Valley Publishers, Fresno. 1971.
County of Santa Clara. 2023. About the County. https://www.santaclaracounty.gov/about-county. Accessed January
9, 2023.
County of Santa Clara, Department of Planning. Santa Clara County’s Heritage. 2023. Santa Clara County’s
Heritage. https://plandev.sccgov.org/policies-programs/historic-preservation. Accessed January 9, 2023.
Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer. 1946. Delivery Made on First Units of Arroyo Vista Subdivision.
Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer. 1946. Selling Canyon View Tract Lots.
Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer. 1952. Gatos Recalls Rams New Coach Hamp Pool.
Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer. 1971. Housewarming and Reunion.
Sawyer, Eugene. History of Santa Clara County California. Historic Record Company. Los Angeles, CA. 1922.
Tinyhouse.com. 2023. Barndominiums: Five Things to Know About Barn Conversions.
https://www.tinyhouse.com/post/barndominiums-5-things-to-know-about-barn-conversions. Accessed
January 4, 2023.
Town of Los Gatos. History and Culture of Los Gatos. https://www.losgatosca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/28128/7-
Town-Profile-Section. Accessed January 2, 2024.
______. Background and History of Los Gatos. https://www.losgatosca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/32436/Part-1-
pdf?bidId=. Accessed January 2, 2023
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Figure 2. Overview of 32 Euclid Avenue. (view northeast; January 10, 2024)
Figure 4. Overview of 32 Euclid Avenue. (view southeast; January 10, 2024)
*Resource Name or #: 32 Euclid Ave, Los Gatos, CAPage 8 of 8
*Map Name: Los Gatos, CA *Scale: *Date of Map: 1953 p.r. 1985
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