Ord 1296 - DESIGNATING A STRUCTURE AS HISTORICALLY AND CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT.ORDINANCE N0. 1296
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A STRUCTURE AS HISTORICALLY
AND CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT.
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos does ordain as
follows:
SECTION to
The following structure is hereby designated historically and
culturally significant:
HD -75 ~5 _ Ford Opera House ® 140.West Main
A detailed description of the designated structure, the characteristics
which ,justify designation, and a map showing the location and delineation
of the historic site, are part of this Ordinance,
SECTION 2.
The property listed is designated to be of historic, archl-
tectural, or aesthetic significance for the reasons listed below.
Property: Ford Opera House - 140 ,West Main
Historic Designation No. HD -75 -5
Classification (structure or landmark):
Description of Item(s) Designated:
Building .(However, designation does not apply to the present facade
of th-e building. Designation is Intended as - an impediment to demolition
and encouragement for restoration.)
Description of the characteristics which Justify the designation:
This structure is a rectangular 3-'.story brick building with the facade
facing on Main Street. Presently housing the ' "Opera House Antiques"
on the main floor and mezzanine, the upper floors are in almost their
original condition. The walls and ceilings are covered in stamped -
tin panels
This building is of great significance to the Town. Built in 1904.,
and continuing until the 1 30.',s the Opera House was the center of the
Town's meetings and entertainment. Part of the .Chauta.gua and legitimate
theatre circuits, it also housed school plays, graduations, and political
meetings. Many well —known entertainers and lecturers appeared. The
build . Ing has had only four owners.
Originally built by E. L. Ford who purchased the site from Mrs. Mary
Parr in 1901, after the fire for $10. Sold it to J. Walter Crider
In 1916. Don DeAmicas and Assoc. bought the building in 19599 and
sold it to Mr. and Mrs. George Montgomery in 1962..
Description of particular features that should be preserved in
addition to items covered under Section 9 -3.1 (site area, appurte-
nance, landscape feature, other)*- None
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Approved by Town Cocil 1 date 4-5-76 Ord® 1296
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