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Address

1805 N Euclid Avenue
Upland, CA 91786

Evaluation

Building
5/8/2007

Construction Date

1919

Current Owner

Russell Mobley

Current Owner Address

1805 n Euclid ave
Upland, CA 91786

Description

Located on the northwest corner of Euclid and 18th, this one-andone- half story Craftsman residence embodies the Craftsman aesthetic. Its gabled roof is of very low pitch, and leaves structural elements such as trusses in the gable ends and beams and rafters in the overhanging eaves exposed. Dark brown shingles sheathe the structure. Dramatic boulder porch piers and walls firmly "anchoru the building to the landscape. A generous amount of outdoor living space is provided by the porch which wraps the front (east) and side (south) elevations; the southern portion has been enclosed with windows. Windows are broadly proportioned or banded together to maximize the visual communications between interior and exterior spaces. A stone chimney with a triangular stone cap is located near the northeast corner of the house.

The assessment record reveals that this house was erected in 1918-19 for John G. and Iva B, Jacobs. In 1918 the couple purchased this lot and two others in the Osborn subdivision and planted groves. Curiously, the directories list the coupe at the northwest corner of 19th and Euclid, probably a mistake. The house is significant as an example of the Craftsman principles of design. Beauty is derived from the honest use of materials left in the natural state and structure, straight forwardly open to view. The building merges with its landscape through its groundhugging design. craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident in the carefully composed boulder piers, walls and chimney and in such details as the paired rafter tails. Ample provision for healthy exposure to sunlight both outdoors and in is incorporated into the design.

Unfortunately, an overscaled, shed-roofed dormer erupts out of the roof, compromising the historic integrity of the design. The alteration was made in the early 1980s. Mature trees, lawns and shrubbery surround the house, which is in good condition.

These qualities are still evident despite the alteration. Moreover, the house derives an additional measure of significance from its identity as a Euclid Avenue grove house.