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Historic Name

Benjamin W. Jacobs House

Address

2193 N Euclid Avenue
Upland, CA 91786

Evaluation

Building
5/9/2007

Construction Date

1910

Current Owner

Mitchell J. & Pamela A. Youngblood

Current Owner Address

2193 n Euclid ave
Upland, CA 91786

Description

Cobblestone retaining walls, pylons, and a bridge over the stonelined gutter mark the property entrance of this two-story, Euclid Avenue Craftsman residence. The building is side qabled, with an overscaled front gabled dormer encompassing the second floor. Braces and rafters are visible in the eaves. Sheathed with shingles, the building sits on a cobblestone foundation. Cobblestone was also employed for the chimney, porch piers and pedestals. The porch is recessed across the facade, beneath a cross beam with an arched soffit. A stick railing encloses the space. Broad, single sash windows flank the central entrance. In the dormer, the gable face is banded by a row of casement windows. A second front gable extends on stone piers from the porch over the driveway to form a porte cochere. In good condition the house sits on a large lot dotted by mature trees and flowering shrubs with a generous front setback carpeted with grass.

Lot 215 of the Ontario Colony, in which this parcel is located, was assessed to Agnes C. Adams, John L. ranc cis, C.J. Cummings and C.N. Hand between 1900 and 1910. In August 1910 Clifford and Bertha Hand transferred the 10 acre property to B.W. Jacobs for a wconsiderationll of ten dollars and a mortgage of $6250.00. According to the 1901 assessment, the property contained $180 in improvements and $300 in trees. Jacobs improved his investment with this house, for which a notice of completion was recorded on December 15, 1910. A.M. Moore was cited in the notice as the contractor and architect. The 1911 and 1912-13 directories identify Benjamin Jacobs as an orange grower of the west side of Euclid at the corner of 22nd. A series of owner/residents then followed in quick succession: Charles A. Rusco, orchardist (1914-15); Frank and Dora Miller (1917-18); Charles and Bertie Smith, ranchers (1918-20); John E. Auman, rancher (1921); James and Gene M. Berry, attorney (1922-25); and C.J. and Elizabeth Le Tourneau (from 1926). Le Tourneau is said to have built earth movers, This property is significant as an outstanding example of Craftsman residential design. It is noticeably intact and integrated with the historic character of Euclid Avenue by its design, cobblestone bridge and entry, and association with several residents who were orange growers.