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Historic Name

Earl & Nellie Paul House (#2)

Address

2009 N Euclid Avenue
Upland, CA 91786

Evaluation

Building
5/9/2007

Construction Date

1927-28

Current Owner

Robert J. & Barbara J. Kirshbaum

Current Owner Address

2009 n Euclid ave
Upland, CA 91786

Description

Handsome Mediterranean styling distinguishes this large, twostory residence. Of concrete block construction with a whitewashed finish, the building is capped by a shallowly pitched, hip roof of clay tile. The facade is asymmetrically composed, with a slightly raised pavilion offset towards the south. Tall casement windows pierce the exterior of the lower level of this bay while paired casements open onto an iron balcony on the upper story. The entry is located just to the north of the projection. An ornately paneled and carved wood door is set into a raised surround with a denticulated hood. Further to the north, a broad chimney with a tiled cap rises up the facade. Other features include iron window grilles, and arcaded garage doors on the south elevation. The simplicity of the architecture is matched by the manicured quality of the garden.

This property is significant for its location on Euclid Avenue, for its association with a prominent Upland family, and for its notable size and architectural merit. The house was built in 1927-28 according to the assessment record, during Euclid Avenue's second major period of development. In fact, the house was the second house to be built and occupied by Earl W. and el lie Rugg Paul. It is described by some long-time residents as the "fanciest house in Upland." Earl Paul was the son of Upland pioneer Colonel James L. Paul and grew up on Euclid Avenue at 2222. His first house, a two-story Craftsman, is located at 2270 Euclid. Paul was deeply involved in the financial life of Upland, serving as vice-president of the Security Bank and Trust (1928), vice-president of the Bank of America (1931) and a director of the Bank of America (1934). During the Depression the Pauls sold the house and moved to Pasadena. The house stands today as a highly visible symbol of prosperity on Euclid Avenue.

Cypress trees and hedges line a long driveway extending from Euclid to the house, on axis with the entry. Hedges and ivy beds line the nearly 200 foot frontage along Euclid. The entire 1.17 acre property is in good condition and appears to be unaltered.