HomeMy WebLinkAboutApp F Historic Resources Assessment
October 11, 2022
Attn: Danielle Thayer
2355 Main Street | Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92614
RE: Historical Resource Summary | 16025 and 16071 Slover Avenue and 10526, 10542, 10556, 10578, and 10590 Citrus Avenue,
Fontana, California.
Urbana Preservation & Planning, LLC (Urbana) has evaluated the subject properties in Fontana, California, for eligibility under
the Fontana Local Register and California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) to identify whether the buildings meet the
definition of an historical resource under the CRHR and pursuant to § 15064.5 of the CEQA Guidelines. Urbana concludes that
the properties are not eligible for inclusion on the CRHR. The properties do not meet the definition of a historical resource under
the CRHR or pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15064.5. The properties are documented and evaluated on Department of Parks
and Recreation (DPR) 523 series forms (attached) with our findings summarized below.
The 16025 and 16071 Slover Avenue and 10526, 10542, 10556, 10578, and 10590 Citrus Avenue properties do not qualify for
designation under Local Register and CRHR criteria. The 16071 Slover Avenue and the 10526-10590 Citrus properties were
improved during the initial suburbanization of the City of Fontana. Following World War II, the area shifted from a major agrarian
society dedicated to the cultivation of citrus, grapes, poultry, and livestock, to a suburban neighborhood. By the 1970s, many of
the areas agricultural lands were replaced with the construction of residential, commercial, and industrial-use properties. The
construction of larger and improved transportation networks further stimulated Fontana’s growth. By the 1980s, the area had
transformed into a dense suburban city with a thriving local economy based primarily on the shipping and trucking industry. As
a result, new industrial / commercial-use buildings associated with the shipping and trucking industry, such as the 16025 Slover
Avenue property, were constructed into the contemporary-era.
Although the properties were constructed during pivotal moments in the history of Fontana, no specific information was
identified to indicate that the properties, in and of itself, exemplifies or represents a special element of Fontana and California’s
history and cultural heritage under CRHR / Local Register Criterion 1 / 1. The properties were not identified with persons, a
business use or events significant in local, state or national history under CRHR /Local Register Criterion 2 / 2. The buildings are
not the work of a master and do not possess a high artistic value and does not rise to the level beyond the ordinary under CRHR
/ Local Register Criterion 3 / 3. The properties are not located in a unique location or singular physical characteristic that
represents an established and familiar visible feature of a neighborhood or community or city, nor do they contribute to the well-
being of the people of Fontana under Local Register Criterion 4 and 5. The properties are not located in a geographically definable
area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or objects that are unified by past events or unified aesthetically
by plan or physical development under Local Register Criterion 6. Lastly, further study of the buildings and property are not likely
to yield information important in prehistory or local, regional, state or national history. As such, it is not eligible under CRHR
Criterion 4.
Integrity of a resource is only addressed after the historic significance of the resource is fully established. Since the subject
properties have not been found individually eligible for designation under any of the Local Register or CRHR criteria, integrity
analysis is not merited.
Refer to the attached DPR forms for additional property history and contact the office with any questions or comments.
Respectfully Submitted,
Alexia Landa, BA
10526 Citrus Ave 10526 Citrus Ave 10526 Citrus Ave 10542 Citrus Avenue
10542 Citrus Avenue 10556 Citrus Avenue 10556 Citrus Avenue 10578 Citrus Avenue
10578 Citrus Avenue 10578 Citrus Avenue 10590 Citrus Avenue 10590 Citrus Avenue
10590 Citrus Avenue 10590 Citrus Avenue 10590 Citrus Avenue 16025 Slover Avenue
16025 Slover Avenue 16025 Slover Avenue 16025 Slover Avenue 16025 Slover Avenue
16025 Slover Avenue 16025 Slover Avenue 16025 Slover Avenue 16025 Slover Avenue
16025 Slover Avenue 16025 Slover Avenue 16025 Slover Avenue 16025 Slover Avenue
16025 Slover Avenue 16025 Slover Avenue 16025 Slover Avenue 16025 Slover Avenue
16071 Slover Avenue 16071 Slover Avenue Slover Avenue
DPR 523A (09/2013) *Required information
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PRIMARY RECORD
Review Code Reviewer Date
Resource Name: 16025 Slover Avenue
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Primary#: N/A
HRI#: N/A
Trinomial #: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: None
Other Listings: Urbana No. 1
*P3b. Resource Attributes: HP6, HP8
*P4. Resources Present: ¨ Building ý Structure o Object o Site o District o Element of District o Other
P5b. Description of Photo: View southeast
of the north and west elevations.
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Source:
ýHistoric: ca.2000; HistoricAerials.com / Chino
Champion
o Prehistoric
o Both
*P7. Owner and Address:
LIT Industrial Limited Partnership
1717 Mckinney Ave STE 1900
Fontana, CA. 92335
*P8. Recorded by:
Urbana Preservation & Planning, LLC
www.urbanapreservation.com
*P9. Date Recorded: September 2022
*P10. Survey Type:
Historical Resource Assessment
*P11. Report Citation: None
*P3a. Description: The evaluated property is located on a parcel identified as 237-111-40, and consists of a two-story industrial /
commericial-use building listed as 16025 Slover Avenue. The building was constructed in ca.2000 by an unidentified builder. The building is
sited on an irregular parcel, approximately 13.77 acres in size, located between Catawaba and Citrus Avenues. The surrounding area is
composed of a light residential, industrial, and commericial use properties. Concrete and asphalt surface parking surrounds the building on all
elevations. The property is enclosed on all sides by a metal fence and concrete masonry unit wall. See Continuation Sheet for additional
description.
P1. Other Identifier: 16031 Slover Avenue
*P2. Location: o Not for Publication ý Unrestricted
*a. County: San Bernardino
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad: Fontana Date: 2021 T 1S; R 6W; ¼ of ¼ of Sec 25; S. B. B.M.
c. Address: 16025 Slover Avenue City: Fontana Zip: 92337 d. UTM Zone: 11S, 457970mE / 3769130mN
e. Other Locational Data: The subject property fronts Slover Avenue and is sited on Lot 841 of the Semi-Tropic Land & Water Co.
Subdivision , between Citrus Avenue and Catawaba Avenue. Identified as San Bernardino County Assessor's Parcel Number 237-111-40, the
property is located towards the south end of the Fontana city boundaries.
*Attachments: o None ý Location Map ý Continuation Sheet ý Building, Structure, and Object Record
o Archaeological Record o District Record o Linear Feature Record o Milling Station Record o Rock Art
Record o Artifact Record o Photograph Record o Other:
DPR 523B (09/2013) *Required information
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Resource Name: 16025 Slover Avenue
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(This space reserved for official comments.)
Primary#: N/A
HRI#: N/A
Trinomial #: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: None
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 1
B1. Historic Name: Wabash National Trailer
B2. Common Name: McKinney Trailer Rentals
B3. Original Use: Industrial / Commericial-use B4. Present Use: Industrial / Commericial-use
*B5. Architectural Style: Utilitarian; Corrugated Sheet Metal, Concrete Masonry
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: N/A
*B12. References: See Continuation Sheet for references.
B13. Remarks: None
*B14. Evaluator: Urbana Preservation & Planning, LLC
www.urbanapreservation.com
*Date of Evaluation: October 2022
The 16025 Slover Avenue property does not qualify for designation under the City of Fontana's Local Register and CRHR criteria. The property
does not have a special historical, archeological, cultural, architectural, community or aesthetic value (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 1 / 1);it
has not been identified with persons, a business use or events significant in local, state or national history (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 2 / 2);
it does not embody distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of
indigenous materials or craftsmanship (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 3 / 3); it is not located in a unique location or singular physical
characteristic that represents an established and familiar visible feature of a neighborhood or community or the city (Local Register Criterion 4);
the subject property does not contribute to the well-being of the people of Fontana (Local Register Criterion 5); it is not in a geographically
definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or objects that are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by
plan or physical development (Local Register Criterion 6); Lastly, further research and analysis of the subject property is unlikely to yield
information important in prehistory or history (CRHR Criterion 4). See Continuation Sheet for additional information.
*B6. Construction History: Construction history is based on property building permits and aerial photography. The subject property
was improved with the construction of a two-story industiral / commercial use building in ca. 2000 by an unidentified builder. The building was
first mentioned in an April 28, 2001 newspaper advertisment by the Chino Champion and first appears on a 2002 aerial of the surrounding
area. Based on aerial imagery, the building featured an L-shaped floorplan atop a concrete foundation and a mostly flat roof with parapet
walls. Concrete and asphalt surface parking surrounded the building. In 2019, a permit was submitted to install a security fence on the
property (Permit No. BLD19-000120). This is the only permit identified with the subject property. No further alterations were identified.
*B7. Moved? ý No o Yes o Unknown Date: N/A Original Location: N/A
*B8. Related Features: None
B9a. Architect: Not Identified b. Builder: Not Identified
*B10. Significance: Theme: N/A Area: N/A
Period of Significance: N/A Property Type: Industrial / Commerical Applicable Criteria: Local Register / CRHR Ineligible
DPR 523J (09/2013) *Required Information
*Map Name: Fontana *Scale: 1:24,000 *Map Date: 2021
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
LOCATION MAP
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No. 1
Resource Name: 16025 Slover Avenue
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16025 Slover
Avenue
DPR 523L (09/2013)
Primary Record Information Continued:
SIte Plan
Parcel Boundaries:
Building-ca.2000:
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Primary Record Information Continued:
P3a. Description Continued from page 1:
The subject building has an asymmetrical facade and an L-shaped floorplan atop a concrete foundation. The building features both a
concrete masonry and corrugated sheet metal facade, industrial metal doors, fixed multi-pane windows along the north elevation,
sliding sash windows of various sizes, flush metal doors, a flat roof with parapet walls, large industrial overhead doors located on the
west and east elevations, and a large shed roof extension supported by metal beams on the south elevation. Red decorative
triangular metal brackets are located along the north elevation.
Current Views of the subject building are included below and in the following pages.
View southeast of the north and west elevations.
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Primary Record Information Continued:
View southwest of the main (north) elevation.
View soutwest of the north and partial east elevation.
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Primary Record Information Continued:
View west of the east elevation.
View west of the east elevation. The shed roof extension is visible.
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Primary Record Information Continued:
View northeast of the west and partial south elevation.
View northeast of the west elevation.
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
B10. Significance Continued from page 2:
Brief Overview of the City of Fontana
The City of Fontana is located in the northern portion of San Bernardino Valley along the southern foothills of the San Gabriel
Mountains in San Bernardino County. It is bordered to the east by the City of Rialto, to the west by Rancho Cucamonga, and to the
south by the Jurupa Valley. The region is part of a flat and southward sloping alluvial plain, with elevations ranging between 1,200-
feet to 2,000-feet above sea level. The region’s major water source comes from the Lytle Creek located east of the city. Lytle Creek is
the largest tributary source emanating from the San Gabriel Mountains that joins with the Santa Ana River. The city is located in a
semi-permanent high-pressure zone and experiences a mild and tempered climate ranging between 43 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
The region’s main transportation corridors include Interstates 15, 10, and 210. For much of its history, the area remained relatively
unchanged, with intermittent settlement occurring until the beginning of the 20th century.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditionally occupied by the native Gabrielino-Tongva and Serrano people. The two
groups occupied the San Bernardino Valley seasonally and maintained a semi-sedentary settlement system. Although the
Gabrielino territory was primarily centered in the Los Angeles Basin and the Serrano territory in the San Bernardino Mountains, both
groups adjoined and overlapped each other in the San Bernardino Valley. A significant amount of trade was conducted between the
two groups, as well as with neighboring groups such as the Cahuilla, Mohave, and Chemehuevi. The Mojave Trail was just one of a
vast network of prehistoric trails that once spanned throughout the region, facilitating trade, communication, hunting, war,
diplomacy and cultural interaction. Native American trails were later utilized by early European and American explorers, who
adapted them to fit their own political, social and economic needs.
During the late 18th century, European exploration of the San Bernardino Valley commenced. The earliest reported exploration
occurred during the Spanish occupation of California. In 1771, Father Francisco Garces was the first European to pass through the
area. Garces was a Franciscan missionary and explorer who made several expeditions through the region. During his expeditions he
managed to establish peaceful relationships with the tribes he encountered along his journey. He later served as a guide to Spanish
explorer Juan Bautista De Anza. In 1772, Garces was followed by Pedro Fages, a Spanish soldier who would later become governor
of Alta California. Fages is reported to have reached the region in search of military deserters from the San Diego Presidio.
As Spanish exploration of the region increased, California missions were founded to convert Native Americans to Catholicism and to
expand European territory. The mission system of Alta California was led by Franciscan missionaries who carefully selected lands
located near major water sources and with ample land for agriculture. With the establishment of the missions an economy of
agriculture, ranching, and trade emerged. Each mission owned a number of ranches where they raised livestock and crops. The most
extensive ranchlands in the whole mission system belong to Mission San Gabriel, located in present-day Los Angeles County,
extending over 2,100 square miles.
In 1819, Rancho San Bernardino was established by Mission San Gabriel. It encompassed much of the San Bernardino Valley,
including the area that would become the City of Fontana. The region was initially explored in 1810 by the mission and found to be a
suitable location for agricultural and social endeavors. Ranch labor was often carried out by Native American populations. Ranches
often served as industrial-agricultural schools where indigenous communities were taught manual trades such as carpentry, tanning,
weaving, and farming. However, ownership of the ranch was short-lived following Mexico’s independence from Spain.
In 1821, California mission lands were confiscated by the new Mexican government and later redistributed to political favorites. The
Mexican government issued more than 500 land grants of former mission lands to prominent families to encourage settlement and
agricultural development of Alta California. Land grants were carefully documented on maps known as diseños, that delineated the
boundaries of each grant. In 1842, Jose Del Carmen Lugo and his three sons were formally granted the lands of Rancho San
Bernardino by Governor Alvarado. The rancho encompassed a total of 35,509-acres and extended through a large portion of the San
Bernardino Valley, encompassing the present-day cities of Fontana, Rialto, Redlands, Colton, and San Bernardino.
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During the 1830s and 1840s, as settlement in the region increased, Mexican ranchos were subjected to a series of attacks by Native
American populations. Ranchos located in remote areas, such as the San Bernardino Valley, were especially vulnerable. Native
American raids often resulted in large numbers of livestock being taken or in the death of ranchers. Landowners petitioned the
Mexican authorities for help and, as a result, military expeditions were sent out to the San Bernardino Valley. Settlement along the
Cajon Pass was also encouraged by larger rancheros in an effort to ward off further raids from coming into the valley.
In 1843, the Mexican government granted Michael Claringbund White the rights to the Muscupiabe Rancho. White, also known as
Miguel Blanco, was a former English sailor who migrated from New Mexico to California in the 1840s following the separation of
Texas from Mexico. The Muscupiabe Rancho was located adjacent to the Cajon Pass and neighbored Rancho San Bernardino to the
east. The rancho encompassed approximately 30,145-acres. White remained on the rancho with his family for only nine months and
was forced to leave after all his livestock was stolen.
During the 1850s, following California’s admission into the Union as the 31st state, the San Bernardino Valley became the
headquarters of a Mormon colony. The region was viewed as a desirable location to establish a base where supplies could be
gathered for the Mormon heartland in Utah with its close proximity to both a reliable route through the Cajon Pass and to the port of
San Pedro in Los Angeles. Mormon Battalions were sent out to scout the valley for potential locations, including one led by Captain
Andrew Lytle for whom Lytle Creek is named. On September 22, 1851, Rancho San Bernardino was purchased for $77,000 from the
Lugo family by the Mormon church. Within two years the region was transformed from a former Mexican Rancho to the largest
Anglo-American settlement in California, boasting a population of over 1,000. Mormon settlers established farmsteads within
Rancho San Bernardino, including Rancho Muscupiabe. By the end of 1856, the colony was reported to have a population of 3,000
inhabitants, rivaling the population of Los Angeles. However, after six years the President of the Mormon church, Brigham Young,
recalled the colony to Utah. Between 1857 and 1858, California saw the evacuation of the Mormon community in the San Bernardino
Valley.
Following the mass exodus of the Mormon community, the region was once again transformed with the enactment of the 1862
Homestead Act. Under the Homestead Act, large tracts of U. S. Government land were made available for homesteading in the San
Bernardino Valley, resulting in the development of desert communities such as the Grapeland District. The Grapeland District,
located in present-day Fontana, encompassed more than 10,000-acres. It was named for the grape and raisin vines planted in the
area between 1860 and 1890s.Transportation networks such as the Mojave Trail intersected the area, further facilitating settlement.
Early settlers of the district included the Perdew family who settled in the area between the 1860s and 1880s and established the
community's first school and post office. Notable members of the family included Alexander Garrison Perdew of Ohio, his son
Joseph Edward Perdew, and Greenberry Ferdinand Ruidoux Benton Perdew of Iowa. Alexander and his wife Sarah settled in the area
in 1866 and Greenberry Perdew arrived in ca.1880. During the 1880s, the family began patenting lands around Section 18 and
construction of an irrigation ditch, known as Perdew Ditch, located north of present-day Interstate 15. Towards the end of the
century the family had acquired most of the lands in Section 18.
By the 1880s, the construction of the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Railroads supplanted the Mojave Trail as the primary mode of
transportation. In 1887, a railroad station was established in the Grapeland District and was named Rosena. The introduction of the
railroad led to the development of new settlements in the San Bernardino Valley. That same year the Semi-Tropic Water and Land
Company was formed for the purpose of purchasing land and encouraging settlement of the area. After its formation, the company
purchased 285,000 acres of land near the mouth of Lytle Creek and acquired the water rights. As a result, the Rialto, Bloomington,
and Fontana townsites were laid out. Dwellings were constructed in the popular architectural styles of the era including Victorian,
Mediterranean, Spanish Revival, Mission Revival, and later the Craftsman style.
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While the towns of Rialto and Bloomington saw some growth, little development occurred in the area that would become the City of
Fontana. One of the reasons for its lack of development was due to an insufficient and unreliable water supply. In 1890, the
Grapeland Irrigation District was established, with Alexander Perdew as Director. Although the district constructed a number of
water conveyance systems throughout the area during the 1890s, improper management could not overcome the satisfaction of
potential customers. By 1901, the Grapeland Irrigation District lost its water rights to Lytle Creek and the district was disbanded.
Following the water district’s collapse, further development of the area did not resume until the formation of the Fontana
Development Company. In 1905, Azariel Blanchard (A.B.) Miller, a rancher and entrepreneur, arrived in the area and purchased
17,000-acres of land. Through the Fontana Development Company, Miller promoted the area as a community of affordable and
productive small-scale farming. By the 1920s, the area was transformed into a diverse agricultural center with citrus, grapes, poultry,
and livestock as its key commodities. On June 7, 1913, the Fontana townsite was founded. Much of the town's development
occurred in close proximity to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks.
During the 1930s, economic growth of the region decreased, but later picked back up following World War II. The expansion of the
area was spurred by the establishment of the Kaiser Steel Company. In 1942, Henry J. Kaiser established the first steel plant west of
the Mississippi River in Fontana. From the company plant, steel plates were manufactured and distrubuted to naval shipyards for the
construction of wartime ships during World War II. Fontana quickly became the west coast's leading steel producer and the plant
remained open until 1984. The establishment of the company created much needed jobs and consequently spurred residential and
commericial developments in the area.
By the late 1940s, the area began to succumb to urban sprawl, resulting in the decline of the agricultural industry. As the population
increased, Fontana was further subdivided and new subdivisions replaced agricultural lands. Shopping centers, housing, and logistics
industry were constructed on former poultry farms and citrus groves. Architectural styles such as the Ranch and Minimal Traditional
style were introduced in residential construction. Additionally, the construction of major transportation networks such as Interstate
15, Interstate 10, and State Route 210 further stimulated Fontana's growth.
On June 25, 1952, Fontana was officially incorporated as a city. By the 1960s, Fontana experienced unparalleled growth and new
industrial and commerical developments were established in the city, including the Kaiser Permanente Hospital facility, one of the
largest medical facilities in the region. During the 1980s, the area transitioned into an affordable suburb, where most of its residents
commuted to jobs outside the city. In 2000, the area was named as one of the fastest growing cities in Southern California. Today,
the City of Fontana is known as the "crossroads of the Inland Empire" due to its geographical location and has a population that
exceeds 200,000. The city's shipping and trucking industry play a major role in the local economy.
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Property Ownership History
In 1997, the property was under the ownership of Fruehauf Trailer Services, Inc. Initially known as the Fruehauf Trailer Company
(1918-1963), the company was founded by August Charles Fruehauf of Fraser, Michigan. Born in 1870, Fruehauf initiated his
career as a blacksmith and carriage builder in Detroit. By 1914, he was the first to develop the concept of a tagalong semi-trailer
that could be attached to the Ford Model T. By the 1920s, Fruehauf had designed the first prototype of the modern cargo trailer.
Following Fruehauf’s death in 1930, his sons continued to manage the company and to carry on their father’s vision. The Fruehauf
Trailer Company introduced revolutionary inventions to the trucking industry, with more than one thousand patents, including
the shipping container in 1956. Over the years, the company expanded their operations throughout the country and globally
throughout Europe, South America, and Asia. In 1963, the company name was changed to the Fruehauf Corporation and later
became known as the Fruehauf Trailer Service, Inc. In 1997, following a series of legal battles, the company filed for bankruptcy
and was later acquired by the Wabash National Trailer company.1
Between 1999 and 2015, the property was under the ownership of the Wabash National Trailer company. Under their ownership,
the two-story industrial / commercial-use building was constructed on the property in 2000. Established in 1985, the company is a
branch network of the Wabash National Corporation and one of the leading producers of semi-trailers in North America. The
company’s branch in Fontana served as a service center and retail distributor of new and used trailers.2
In 2015, the property was acquired by D. Thompson Properties, LLC. The company was incorporated in 1998, with their main
headquarters located in Oregon.3 In 2020, the property was sold to the LIT Industrial Limited Partnership and continues under
their ownership to this day.
See Table 1 below for property ownership and permit history.
Table 1. Ownership History
Date Owner Source
1997-1999 Fruehauf Trailer Services, Inc., Wabash National Trailer
San Bernardino County Property
Information Management
Parcel Quest
1999-2015 Wabash National Trailer Chino Champion
Sacramento Bee
2015-2019 D. Thompson Properties, LLC. Building Permits
Parcel Quest
2020-
present LIT Industrial Limited Partnership Parcel Quest
Table 2. Permit History
Date Permitted Work Permit Issued to
1/15/19
Installation of security fence inside existing (Permit #BLD19-
000120)
Owner: D. Thompson Properties, LLC.
Contractor: Electric Guard Dog, LLC.
1 “Trucking, The Province, February 17, 2015.
2 “Wabash National Trailer,” Yellow Pages. Website: 2022, https://www.yellowpages.com/fontana-ca/mip/wabash-national-trailer-ctr-15777465.
Accessed October 2022.
3 “D. Thomspon Properties, LLC.,” Open Corporates. Website: 2021, https://opencorporates.com/companies/us_ca/199836410049. Accessed
October 2022.
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LOCAL REGISTER ELIGIBILITY REVIEW - CITY OF FONTANA HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGNATION CRITERIA (SECTION 5-
355).
Local Register Criterion 1: It has a special historical, archeological, cultural, architectural, community or aesthetic value.
Research does not indicate that the subject property qualifies for designation under Criterion 1. Constructed in ca.2000, the subject
building is a contemporary-era industrial / commericial-use building located towards the south end of the Fontana city boundaries.
The building was constructed on a property once dedicated to agricultural operations in the area. For much of the early 1900s,
Fontana was defined as an agrarian society following the arrival of Azariel Blanchard (A.B.) Miller in 1905. By the 1920s, the area was
transformed into a diverse agricultural center with citrus, grapes, poultry, and livestock as its key commodities. Much of the town's
early development occurred in close proximity to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks, located approximately 2-miles
north of the subject property. By the 1950s, new industries, such the Kaiser Steel Company, spurring increased growth and
development in Fontana. Although a few farms managed to survive, agricultural lands were gradually replaced by new residential,
commericial, and industrial-use properties, to accommodate the population boom that occurred following World War II. The
construction of larger and improved transportation networks further stimulated Fontana’s growth. By the 1980s the area had
transformed into a dense suburban region with a local economy largely based on the shipping and trucking industry. As a result, new
industrial / commericial-use buildings associated with the shipping and trucking industry, such as the 16025 Slover Avenue property,
were constructed into the contemporary-era.
Although the property is associated with the trucking and shipping industry, no specific, information was identified to indicate that
the property, in and of itself, exemplifies or represents a special element of Fontana or California’s history. The subject property is
one of many commercial-use properties constructed in within the contemporary-era that can be found throughout the City. For
this reason, Urbana determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 1.
Local Register Criterion 2: It is identified with persons, a business use or events significant in local, state or national history.
Research does not indicate that the subject property qualifies for designation under Local Register Criterion 2. Between 1997 and
1999, the property was under the ownership of the Fruehauf Trailer Company. Initially known as the Fruehauf Trailer Company
(1918-1963), the company was founded by August Charles Fruehauf of Fraser, Michigan. Fruehauf is credited as the first to
develop the concept of a tagalong semi-trailer and for his design of the first prototype of the modern cargo trailer. The Fruehauf
Trailer Company introduced revolutionary inventions to the trucking industry, with more than one thousand patents, including
the shipping container in 1956. Over the years, the company expanded their operations throughout the country and globally
throughout Europe, South America, and Asia. In 1963, the company name was changed to the Fruehauf Corporation and later
became known as the Fruehauf Trailer Service, Inc. In 1997, following a series of legal battles, the company filed for bankruptcy
and was later acquired by the Wabash National Trailer company in 1999. Between 1999 and 2015, the property was under the
ownership of the Wabash National Trailer company. Under their ownership, the two-story industrial / commercial-use building
was constructed on the property in ca. 2000. Established in 1985, the company is a branch network of the Wabash National
Corporation and one of the leading producers of semi-trailers in North America. The company’s branch in Fontana served as a
service center and retail distributor of new and used trailers.
Although the property is associated with the Fruehauf Trailer Company, it does not have a direct association with August Charles
Fruehauf. Additionally, the present industrial / commercial-use building was constructed under Wabash National Trailer company
in ca.2000 and was one of several branches under the company’s ownership. For this reason, the subject property does not
qualify under Criterion 2.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 1
Resource Name: 16025 Slover Avenue
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Local Register Criterion 3: It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is a valuable
example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship.
Under Criterion 3, the building is not the work of a master and does not possess high artistic values and does not rise to a level
beyond the ordinary. The subject building is a standard utilitarian industrial/commercial-use building, constructed ca.2000, with
minimal detail throughout. Although minimal alterations have occurred, the building is not considered rare or innovative, nor
does it embody or possess distinctive characteristics of a significant style, period, or method of construction. For this reason,
Urbana determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 3.
Local Register Criterion 4: It has a unique location or singular physical characteristic that represents an established and familiar
visible feature of a neighborhood or community or the city.
The subject property is located in a light industrial / commericial use neighborhood with some single-family residences within the
vicinity. The property is not located in a unique location nor is it within the proximity of a designated historic district. The property is
not eligible under Criterion 4.
Local Register Criterion 5: Its integrity as a natural environment or feature strongly contributes to the well-being of residents or a
neighborhood of the city.
Under Local Register Criterion 5, the subject property does not contribute to the quality of life of the people of Fontana. The
property is not eligible under Criterion 5.
Local Register Criterion 6: It is a geographically definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or objects
that are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by plan or physical development.
The subject property is not located in a geographically definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or
objects that are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by plan or physical development. Additionally, the property is not
located within proximity to an established historic district. Therefore, the property is not eligible under Criterion 6.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 1
Resource Name: 16025 Slover Avenue
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
CALIFORNIA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES (CRHR) ELIGIBILTY REVIEW
CRHR Criterion 1: Association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California’s history and
cultural heritage.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 1. Urbana determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 1. Research does
not indicate that the subject buildings exemplify or represent a special element of the City of Fontana. It is one of many
contemporary-era industrial / commercial-use properties that were constructed throughout the city. For this reason, Urbana
determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 1.
CRHR Criterion 2: Association with the lives of persons important in California’s past.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 2. Research does not indicate that the subject property qualifies for designation under
Criterion 2 as it has not been directly associated with the lives and persons important to California’s past. Therefore, the property
is not individually eligible under Criterion 2.
CRHR Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or represent the work of an
important creative individual or possess high artistic values.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 3. The subject building is a standard utilitarian industrial/commercial-use building, constructed
ca.2000, with minimal detail throughout. Although minimal alterations have occurred, the building is not considered rare or
innovative, nor does it embody or possess distinctive characteristics of a significant style, period, or method of construction.
Therefore, the subject property does not qualify under Criterion 3.
CRHR Criterion 4: Potential to yield information important in prehistory or history.
The subject property is not eligible under Criterion 4 as it is unlikely to yield information important in prehistory or history.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 1
Resource Name: 16025 Slover Avenue
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INTEGRITY
Integrity is the ability to physically convey significance. Evaluation of integrity must always be grounded in an understanding of a
resource’s physical features and how they relate to its significance. To retain historic integrity, a resource will possess several, and
usually most of the following seven aspects of integrity: location, materials, design, setting, workmanship, feeling, and association. If
it is determined that a resource is eligible for designation because it meets one or more of the adopted designation criteria, the
integrity of the resource must be evaluated. Integrity is the ability to convey its significance. Only after the historic significance of the
resource is fully established can the issue of integrity be addressed.
The 16025 Slover Avenue property has not been found by Urbana to be individually eligible for designation under any of the Local
Register or CRHR criteria. Further integrity analysis is not merited.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 1
Resource Name: 16025 Slover Avenue
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*B12. References (Continued from page 2):
Ancestry.com. A variety of records were accessed online in July 2022 at: http://home.ancestry.com/. These
include city directories, voter registration records, military records, and United States Census Data.
Anicic, John Charles Jr. Images of America: Fontana. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2005.
City of Fontana. Building Permits for 16025 Slover Ave. On file at the City of Fontana, Building Division.
California Office of Historic Preservation. California Register and National Register: A Comparison. Technical
Assistance Series 6. (1999). Office of Historic Preservation, Sacramento.
County of San Bernardino, Property Information Management System. Website: (n.d.). Accessed August 2022.
http://www.sbcounty.gov/assessor/pims/PIMSINTERFACE.ASPX.
National Park Service. National Register Bulletin 16A: How to Complete the National Register Registration Form.” Washington DC:
US Dept. of the Interior, 1991.
Nationwide Environmental Title Research. Historic Aerials. Website, (1999). Accessed August 2022.
https://www.historicaerials.com/.
University of California Santa Barbara Library. Frame Finder. Website (n.d.). Accessed August 2022.
https://mil.library.ucsb.edu/ap_indexes/FrameFinder/.
U.S. Department of the Interior. Earth Explorer. Website (n.d.) Accessed August 2022.
https://earthexplorer.usgs.gov/.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 1
Resource Name: 16025 Slover Avenue
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Assessor's Parcel Map
The subject building is located on Lot 841 of the Semi-Tropic Land & Water Company Subdivision.
Source: February 2004 Semi-Tropic Land & Water Company Subdivision, Assessor’s Map Book 0237 Page 11, County of San
Bernardino Assessor’s Office.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 1
Resource Name: 16025 Slover Avenue
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Historic Aerials
1938 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. Citrus trees were once located on the neighboring parcels east of the
property. During the early 1900s, the area was largely defined as an agrarian society that was dedicated to the cultivation of crops
such as citrus and grapes, and the production of livestock and poultry. By the 1950s, new industries, such the Kaiser Steel Company,
spurring increased growth and development in Fontana. While some farms managed to survive into the 1980s, agricultural lands
were gradually replaced by new residential, commericial, and industrial-use properties, to accommodate the population boom that
occurred following World War II. In ca.2000, the property was improved with the construction of an industrial / commerical use
building. The building was one of several that were constructed and associated with the trucking / shipping industry.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 1
Resource Name: 16025 Slover Avenue
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1948 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. A dwelling was constructed towards the northeast corner of the parcel and
the neighboring parcels that were likely associated with agricultural operations in the area.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
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HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 1
Resource Name: 16025 Slover Avenue
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1953 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 1
Resource Name: 16025 Slover Avenue
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1959 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. By the late 1950s, the citrus trees located on neighboring parcels were
removed. Industrial-use structures were constructed on the property and likely associated with agricultural operations in the area.
During the course of historical research, several poultry farms were identified in South Fontana. The propery was likely associated
with poultry operations.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 1
Resource Name: 16025 Slover Avenue
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1961 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. During the course of historical research, several poultry farms were
identified in South Fontana. The propery was likely associated with poultry operations. As operations grew, additional structures
were constructed on the property.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 1
Resource Name: 16025 Slover Avenue
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
1966 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 1
Resource Name: 16025 Slover Avenue
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1980 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. The rectrilinear structures located on the property were demolished by
1985 and no longer appear on aerials.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 1
Resource Name: 16025 Slover Avenue
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2002 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. The subject building first appears.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 1
Resource Name: 16025 Slover Avenue
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Newspaper and Genealogical Database Search Results for Owners and Occupant
The subject property was acquired by the Wabash National Trailer Company from the Fruehauf Trailer Company in 1999. Under
their ownership the industrial-use building was constructed in ca.2000.
Source: Chino Champion, April 28, 2001.
The Sacramento Bee, March 26, 2008.
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
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CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 1
Resource Name: 16025 Slover Avenue
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DPR 523A (09/2013) *Required information
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PRIMARY RECORD
Review Code Reviewer Date
Resource Name: 16071 Slover Avenue
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Primary#: N/A
HRI#: N/A
Trinomial #: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: None
Other Listings: Urbana No. 2
*P3b. Resource Attributes: HP2
*P4. Resources Present: ¨ Building ý Structure o Object o Site o District o Element of District o Other
P5b. Description of Photo: View south of
the north elevation.
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Source:
ýHistoric: ca.1962; San Bernardino Sun
o Prehistoric
o Both
*P7. Owner and Address:
LIT Industrial Limited Partnership
1717 Mckinney Ave STE 1900
Fontana, CA. 92335
*P8. Recorded by:
Urbana Preservation & Planning, LLC
www.urbanapreservation.com
*P9. Date Recorded: September 2022
*P10. Survey Type:
Historical Resource Assessment
*P11. Report Citation: None
*P3a. Description: The evaluated property is located on a parcel identified as 237-111-03, and consists of a single-family residence,
addressed as 16071 Slover Avenue. The dwelling was constructed in ca.1962 in the Ranch architectural style by an unidentified builder. The
dwelling is sited on a rectangular parcel, approximately 1.05 acres in size, located on the south side of Slover Avenue, between Catawaba and
Citrus Avenues. The property is enclosed on all sides by a metal fence. The surrounding area is composed of light residential, industrial, and
commercial use properties. Asphalt surface parking surround the dwelling on all elevations. See Continuation Sheet for additional
description.
P1. Other Identifier: None
*P2. Location: o Not for Publication ý Unrestricted
*a. County: San Bernardino
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad: Fontana Date: 2021 T 1S; R 6W; ¼ of ¼ of Sec 25; S. B. B.M.
c. Address: N/A City: Fontana Zip: 92337 d. UTM Zone: 11S, 458034.56mE / 3769194.20mN
e. Other Locational Data: The subject property fronts Slover Avenue and is sited on Lot 841 of the Semi-Tropic Land & Water Co.
Subdivision , between Citrus Avenue and Catawaba Avenue. Identified as San Bernardino County Assessor's Parcel Number 237-111-03, the
property is located towards the south end of the Fontana city boundaries.
*Attachments: o None ý Location Map ý Continuation Sheet ý Building, Structure, and Object Record
o Archaeological Record o District Record o Linear Feature Record o Milling Station Record o Rock Art
Record o Artifact Record o Photograph Record o Other:
DPR 523B (09/2013) *Required information
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Resource Name: 16071 Slover Avenue
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(This space reserved for official comments.)
Primary#: N/A
HRI#: N/A
Trinomial #: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: None
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 2
B1. Historic Name: Not Identified
B2. Common Name: 16071 Slover Avenue
B3. Original Use: Single-family B4. Present Use: Single-family / Commericial
*B5. Architectural Style: Ranch Style
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: N/A
*B12. References: See Continuation Sheet for references.
B13. Remarks: None
*B14. Evaluator: Urbana Preservation & Planning, LLC
www.urbanapreservation.com
*Date of Evaluation: October 2022
The 16071 Slover Avenue property does not qualify for designation under the City of Fontana's Local Register and CRHR criteria. The property
does not have a special historical, archeological, cultural, architectural, community or aesthetic value (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 1 / 1);it
has not been identified with persons, a business use or events significant in local, state or national history (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 2 / 2);
it does not embody distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of
indigenous materials or craftsmanship (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 3 / 3); it is not located in a unique location or singular physical
characteristic that represents an established and familiar visible feature of a neighborhood or community or the city (Local Register Criterion 4);
the subject property does not contribute to the well-being of the people of Fontana (Local Register Criterion 5); it is not in a geographically
definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or objects that are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by
plan or physical development (Local Register Criterion 6); Lastly, further research and analysis of the subject property is unlikely to yield
information important in prehistory or history (CRHR Criterion 4). See Continuation Sheet for additional information.
*B6. Construction History: Construction history is based on historic and current aerials. Building records for the subject property were
not on file. The subject property was improved with the construction of a single-family residence in ca. 1962 by an unidentified builder. The
16071 Slover Avenue property is first mentioned by the San Bernardino Sun in 1962. The dwelling first appears on a 1966 aerial of the area.
Based on historic aerials, the dwelling featured an irregular floorplan and a cross hipped roof. The fenestration likely consisted of aluminum
sliding sash or single-hung units, which were later replaced with vinyl units at an unidentified date. In 2007, a shed roof extension was added
extending from the south, east, and west elevations, terracotta tiles were added along the span of the roof ridge, and an automatic metal
gate was added to the north elevation along Slover Avenue. No further alterations were identified.
*B7. Moved? ý No o Yes o Unknown Date: N/A Original Location: N/A
*B8. Related Features: None
B9a. Architect: Not Identified b. Builder: Not Identified
*B10. Significance: Theme: N/A Area: N/A
Period of Significance: N/A Property Type: SIngle-Family / Commercial Applicable Criteria: Local Register / CRHR Ineligible
DPR 523J (09/2013) *Required Information
*Map Name: Fontana *Scale: 1:24,000 *Map Date: 2021
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
LOCATION MAP
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No. 2
Resource Name: 16071 Slover Avenue
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Avenue
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Primary Record Information Continued:
Site Plan
Parcel Boundaries:
Dwelling-ca.1962:
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P3a. Description Continued from page 1.
The single-family residence is one-story with an asymmetrical façade and an irregular shaped floorplan sited on a concrete
foundation. The cross hipped roof is topped with composite shingles, with terracotta tiles along the roof ridge, and has a slight eave
overhang. The exterior is clad in stucco painted in peach and features vinyl sliding sash multi-pane windows with metal security bar
inserts, a recessed main entryway located on the north elevation, a shed roof extension that extends from the south, east, and west
elevations, and a partial brick veneer and brick planter on the north elevation. Visible characteristics of the Ranch architectural style
include: a horizontal floorplan, one-story in height, hipped roof, brick veneer, and stucco façade.
Current views of the property are included below and in the following pages.
View south of the north elevation.
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View southwest of the east elevation. The shed roof extension is visible in the photo.
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B10. Significance Continued from page 2:
Brief Overview of the City of Fontana
The City of Fontana is located in the northern portion of San Bernardino Valley along the southern foothills of the San Gabriel
Mountains in San Bernardino County. It is bordered to the east by the City of Rialto, to the west by Rancho Cucamonga, and to the
south by the Jurupa Valley. The region is part of a flat and southward sloping alluvial plain, with elevations ranging between 1,200-
feet to 2,000-feet above sea level. The region’s major water source comes from the Lytle Creek located east of the city. Lytle Creek is
the largest tributary source emanating from the San Gabriel Mountains that joins with the Santa Ana River. The city is located in a
semi-permanent high-pressure zone and experiences a mild and tempered climate ranging between 43 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
The region’s main transportation corridors include Interstates 15, 10, and 210. For much of its history, the area remained relatively
unchanged, with intermittent settlement occurring until the beginning of the 20th century.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditionally occupied by the native Gabrielino-Tongva and Serrano people. The two
groups occupied the San Bernardino Valley seasonally and maintained a semi-sedentary settlement system. Although the
Gabrielino territory was primarily centered in the Los Angeles Basin and the Serrano territory in the San Bernardino Mountains, both
groups adjoined and overlapped each other in the San Bernardino Valley. A significant amount of trade was conducted between the
two groups, as well as with neighboring groups such as the Cahuilla, Mohave, and Chemehuevi. The Mojave Trail was just one of a
vast network of prehistoric trails that once spanned throughout the region, facilitating trade, communication, hunting, war,
diplomacy and cultural interaction. Native American trails were later utilized by early European and American explorers, who
adapted them to fit their own political, social and economic needs.
During the late 18th century, European exploration of the San Bernardino Valley commenced. The earliest reported exploration
occurred during the Spanish occupation of California. In 1771, Father Francisco Garces was the first European to pass through the
area. Garces was a Franciscan missionary and explorer who made several expeditions through the region. During his expeditions he
managed to establish peaceful relationships with the tribes he encountered along his journey. He later served as a guide to Spanish
explorer Juan Bautista De Anza. In 1772, Garces was followed by Pedro Fages, a Spanish soldier who would later become governor
of Alta California. Fages is reported to have reached the region in search of military deserters from the San Diego Presidio.
As Spanish exploration of the region increased, California missions were founded to convert Native Americans to Catholicism and to
expand European territory. The mission system of Alta California was led by Franciscan missionaries who carefully selected lands
located near major water sources and with ample land for agriculture. With the establishment of the missions an economy of
agriculture, ranching, and trade emerged. Each mission owned a number of ranches where they raised livestock and crops. The most
extensive ranchlands in the whole mission system belong to Mission San Gabriel, located in present-day Los Angeles County,
extending over 2,100 square miles.
In 1819, Rancho San Bernardino was established by Mission San Gabriel. It encompassed much of the San Bernardino Valley,
including the area that would become the City of Fontana. The region was initially explored in 1810 by the mission and found to be a
suitable location for agricultural and social endeavors. Ranch labor was often carried out by Native American populations. Ranches
often served as industrial-agricultural schools where indigenous communities were taught manual trades such as carpentry, tanning,
weaving, and farming. However, ownership of the ranch was short-lived following Mexico’s independence from Spain.
In 1821, California mission lands were confiscated by the new Mexican government and later redistributed to political favorites. The
Mexican government issued more than 500 land grants of former mission lands to prominent families to encourage settlement and
agricultural development of Alta California. Land grants were carefully documented on maps known as diseños, that delineated the
boundaries of each grant. In 1842, Jose Del Carmen Lugo and his three sons were formally granted the lands of Rancho San
Bernardino by Governor Alvarado. The rancho encompassed a total of 35,509-acres and extended through a large portion of the San
Bernardino Valley, encompassing the present-day cities of Fontana, Rialto, Redlands, Colton, and San Bernardino.
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During the 1830s and 1840s, as settlement in the region increased, Mexican ranchos were subjected to a series of attacks by Native
American populations. Ranchos located in remote areas, such as the San Bernardino Valley, were especially vulnerable. Native
American raids often resulted in large numbers of livestock being taken or in the death of ranchers. Landowners petitioned the
Mexican authorities for help and, as a result, military expeditions were sent out to the San Bernardino Valley. Settlement along the
Cajon Pass was also encouraged by larger rancheros in an effort to ward off further raids from coming into the valley.
In 1843, the Mexican government granted Michael Claringbund White the rights to the Muscupiabe Rancho. White, also known as
Miguel Blanco, was a former English sailor who migrated from New Mexico to California in the 1840s following the separation of
Texas from Mexico. The Muscupiabe Rancho was located adjacent to the Cajon Pass and neighbored Rancho San Bernardino to the
east. The rancho encompassed approximately 30,145-acres. White remained on the rancho with his family for only nine months and
was forced to leave after all his livestock was stolen.
During the 1850s, following California’s admission into the Union as the 31st state, the San Bernardino Valley became the
headquarters of a Mormon colony. The region was viewed as a desirable location to establish a base where supplies could be
gathered for the Mormon heartland in Utah with its close proximity to both a reliable route through the Cajon Pass and to the port of
San Pedro in Los Angeles. Mormon Battalions were sent out to scout the valley for potential locations, including one led by Captain
Andrew Lytle for whom Lytle Creek is named. On September 22, 1851, Rancho San Bernardino was purchased for $77,000 from the
Lugo family by the Mormon church. Within two years the region was transformed from a former Mexican Rancho to the largest
Anglo-American settlement in California, boasting a population of over 1,000. Mormon settlers established farmsteads within
Rancho San Bernardino, including Rancho Muscupiabe. By the end of 1856, the colony was reported to have a population of 3,000
inhabitants, rivaling the population of Los Angeles. However, after six years the President of the Mormon church, Brigham Young,
recalled the colony to Utah. Between 1857 and 1858, California saw the evacuation of the Mormon community in the San Bernardino
Valley.
Following the mass exodus of the Mormon community, the region was once again transformed with the enactment of the 1862
Homestead Act. Under the Homestead Act, large tracts of U. S. Government land were made available for homesteading in the San
Bernardino Valley, resulting in the development of desert communities such as the Grapeland District. The Grapeland District,
located in present-day Fontana, encompassed more than 10,000-acres. It was named for the grape and raisin vines planted in the
area between 1860 and 1890s.Transportation networks such as the Mojave Trail intersected the area, further facilitating settlement.
Early settlers of the district included the Perdew family who settled in the area between the 1860s and 1880s and established the
community's first school and post office. Notable members of the family included Alexander Garrison Perdew of Ohio, his son
Joseph Edward Perdew, and Greenberry Ferdinand Ruidoux Benton Perdew of Iowa. Alexander and his wife Sarah settled in the area
in 1866 and Greenberry Perdew arrived in ca.1880. During the 1880s, the family began patenting lands around Section 18 and
construction of an irrigation ditch, known as Perdew Ditch, located north of present-day Interstate 15. Towards the end of the
century the family had acquired most of the lands in Section 18.
By the 1880s, the construction of the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Railroads supplanted the Mojave Trail as the primary mode of
transportation. In 1887, a railroad station was established in the Grapeland District and was named Rosena. The introduction of the
railroad led to the development of new settlements in the San Bernardino Valley. That same year the Semi-Tropic Water and Land
Company was formed for the purpose of purchasing land and encouraging settlement of the area. After its formation, the company
purchased 285,000 acres of land near the mouth of Lytle Creek and acquired the water rights. As a result, the Rialto, Bloomington,
and Fontana townsites were laid out. Dwellings were constructed in the popular architectural styles of the era including Victorian,
Mediterranean, Spanish Revival, Mission Revival, and later the Craftsman style.
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While the towns of Rialto and Bloomington saw some growth, little development occurred in the area that would become the City of
Fontana. One of the reasons for its lack of development was due to an insufficient and unreliable water supply. In 1890, the
Grapeland Irrigation District was established, with Alexander Perdew as Director. Although the district constructed a number of
water conveyance systems throughout the area during the 1890s, improper management could not overcome the satisfaction of
potential customers. By 1901, the Grapeland Irrigation District lost its water rights to Lytle Creek and the district was disbanded.
Following the water district’s collapse, further development of the area did not resume until the formation of the Fontana
Development Company. In 1905, Azariel Blanchard (A.B.) Miller, a rancher and entrepreneur, arrived in the area and purchased
17,000-acres of land. Through the Fontana Development Company, Miller promoted the area as a community of affordable and
productive small-scale farming. By the 1920s, the area was transformed into a diverse agricultural center with citrus, grapes, poultry,
and livestock as its key commodities. On June 7, 1913, the Fontana townsite was founded. Much of the town's development
occurred in close proximity to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks.
During the 1930s, economic growth of the region decreased, but later picked back up following World War II. The expansion of the
area was spurred by the establishment of the Kaiser Steel Company. In 1942, Henry J. Kaiser established the first steel plant west of
the Mississippi River in Fontana. From the company plant, steel plates were manufactured and distrubuted to naval shipyards for the
construction of wartime ships during World War II. Fontana quickly became the west coast's leading steel producer and the plant
remained open until 1984. The establishment of the company created much needed jobs and consequently spurred residential and
commericial developments in the area.
By the late 1940s, the area began to succumb to urban sprawl, resulting in the decline of the agricultural industry. As the population
increased, Fontana was further subdivided and new subdivisions replaced agricultural lands. Shopping centers, housing, and logistics
industry were constructed on former poultry farms and citrus groves. Architectural styles such as the Ranch and Minimal Traditional
style were introduced in residential construction. Additionally, the construction of major transportation networks such as Interstate
15, Interstate 10, and State Route 210 further stimulated Fontana's growth.
On June 25, 1952, Fontana was officially incorporated as a city. By the 1960s, Fontana experienced unparalleled growth and new
industrial and commerical developments were established in the city, including the Kaiser Permanente Hospital facility, one of the
largest medical facilities in the region. During the 1980s, the area transitioned into an affordable suburb, where most of its residents
commuted to jobs outside the city. In 2000, the area was named as one of the fastest growing cities in Southern California. Today,
the City of Fontana is known as the "crossroads of the Inland Empire" due to its geographical location and has a population that
exceeds 200,000. The city's shipping and trucking industry play a major role in the local economy.
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Ranch Style
The Ranch style house first emerged in the early 1930s when architect Cliff May designed the first of its kind in San Diego, California.
Initially designed to be low-cost tract housing, the Ranch style was not intended to be eye-catching. Its low-profile appearance and
plain use of materials was a precursor architectural style to the post-World War II building boom and extended the Minimal
Traditional-style aesthetic that had been popularized in the 1930s and 1940s. With deep eaves and long horizontal frames, Ranch
style homes gave Americans an easily constructed dwelling suitable for mass production.
Typically having a deep setback from the street, the horizontality of the house stretched interior spaces in a linear, L-shaped, U-
shaped, or H-shaped fashion. The Ranch style embraced the outdoors through redefining courtyards and patios as out-door
“rooms.” New meaning was given to the roles and location of rooms. The kitchen was brought forward to the front and rear of the
dwelling. Ranch style homes typically had open floor plans, combining the kitchen, dining, and living room into one communal
family area. These features were popular with parents of the postwar baby boomer generation. As a result, the Ranch style
dominated residential tracts developed in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s throughout the United States.
Character-defining features of the Ranch include:
• One-story in height,
• Large, landscaped yards,
• Horizontal, angular massing,
• Hipped, cross-gabled, or side-gabled roofs, with moderate to wide eave overhang,
• Large windows, often aluminum framed, with or without mullions,
• Single car carport or garage sometimes attached to primary façade or in rear, rarely a two-car garage is present,
• Wood, brick, stucco, and stone wall cladding.
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Property Ownership History
In ca.1962, the property was improved with the construction of a one-story single-family residence constructed in the Ranch
architectural style. The property is first identified under the ownership of Raymond Leslie O’Neal in 1962. Born in 1934, O’Neal
was a native of California where grew up in the Rancho Cucamonga and Ontario region.1 In 1955, he married Merna Helen Tobin
of Spokane, Washington.2 During the course of historic research, little information was identified for Mr. O’Neal.
Between 1963 and 1974, property ownership was not identified.
In 1975, the property was identified under the ownership of Ted and Ida Ketterling. During the course of historic research, little
information was identified on the Ketterling’s. That year, the property was acquired by Ronald and Rilla Gruey. Born in 1943, Mr.
Gruey was a native of Los Angeles, California.3 He was a U.S. Army veteran and a truck driver.4 Between the 1960s and 1980s,
Gruey was married at least four times. Rilla F. Moore was his second wife.5 In 1978, Gruey relocated to Hesperia, California.6
In 1978, the property was acquired by Thomas P. and Delma J. Doneyson. Born in 1931, Doneyson was a native of Ohio. During
the 1950s, he married Fay N. Pearson of Missouri.7 By the 1960s, the Doneyson and his wife relocated to Denver, Colorado. In
1973, the couple filed for divorce and Doneyson moved to Fontana, California.8 Following his divorce, he remarried to Delma J.
Yarbrough in Clark County, Nevada.9 In 1978, the couple acquired the subject property. The property was under the Doneyson’s
ownership until 1993 when the property was acquired by Pierre and Irene Belca.
Between 1993 and 2006, Pierre and Irene Belca owned the subject property. Born in 1925, Mr. Belca was a native of France who
immigrated to the United States in 1951.10 Following his arrival, Mr. Belca relocated to the west coast where he settled in the
Chino Valley and was employed as a sheepherder.11 In 1960, he married Irene Marie Correia of Artesia, California.12 No further
information was identified on the Belca’s.
In 2006, the property was acquired by Jose Salazar. Mr. Salazar was born in 1983 in San Bernardino, California.13 He owned the
subject property until 2019 when it was acquired by Li Yuanze and Liu Celesline.
Between 2019 and 2022, the property was under the ownership of Li Yuanze and Liu Celesline. In 2022, the property was sold to
the LIT Industrial Limited Partnership and continues under their ownership to this day. No further information was identified.
See Table 1 below for property ownership history.
1 Year: 1940; Census Place: Cucamonga, San Bernardino, California; Roll: m-t0627-00289; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 36-37
2 Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013; Reference Number: easpmcb16183
3 Birthdate: 22 Jan 1943; Birth County: Los Angeles
4 Messenger-Inquirer, January 27, 1963.; Daily Press, July 22, 1982.
5 Messenger-Inquirer, January 27, 1963.; Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Divorce Index, 1966-1984 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA:
Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.; Ancestry.com. Nevada, U.S., Marriage Index, 1956-2005 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com
Operations, Inc., 2007.
6 Daily Press, November 5, 1978.
7 United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of
the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Jefferson, Colorado; Roll: 6219; Sheet
Number: 13; Enumeration District: 30-86
8 Ancestry.com. Colorado, Divorce Index, 1851-1985 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.;
Ancestry.com. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
9 Ancestry.com. Nevada, U.S., Marriage Index, 1956-2005 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007.
10 Year: 1951; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 11; Page Number: 234
11 “Dos Palos Sheepman Admires Loyalty of Basque Herders,” Modesto Bee, March 3, 1951.
12 “Five Marriage Permits Issued,” Progress-Bulletin, June 8, 1960.; Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel; Publication Date: 28/ Feb/ 2022; Publication
Place: Kingsburg, California, USA; URL: https://www.salseranddillardvisalia.com/obituaries/Irene-Belca/Obituary.
13 Birthdate: 3 Sep 1983; Birth County: San Bernardino.
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Table 1. Ownership History
Date Owner Source
1962 Raymond Leslie O'Neal San Bernardino Sun
1975 Ted and Ida Ketterling San Bernardino County Property Information Management System
1975-1978 Ronald S. and Rilla Gruey San Bernardino Sun
San Bernardino County Property Information Management System
1978-1983 Delma J. and Thomas P.
Doneyson San Bernardino County Property Information Management System
1993-1996 Pierre and Irene M. Belca Parcel Quest
San Bernardino County Property Information Management System
1996-2006 Irene M. Belca M. Family Trust Parcel Quest
2006-2019 Jose Salazar Parcel Quest
2019-2022 Li Yuanze and Liu Celesline Parcel Quest
2022-Present LIT Industrial Limited Partnership Parcel Quest
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LOCAL REGISTER ELIGIBILITY REVIEW - CITY OF FONTANA HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGNATION CRITERIA (SECTION 5-
355).
Local Register Criterion 1: It has a special historical, archeological, cultural, architectural, community or aesthetic value.
Research does not indicate that the subject property has a special historical, archaeological, or cultural history, nor does it have a
high architectural, community, or aesthetic value. Constructed ca.1962, the residence is a modest one-story dwelling built in the
Ranch architectural style. The dwelling was constructed at a time when Fontana was transitioning from a largely agrarian society to
a dense suburban development. During the 1950s, agricultural lands were gradually replaced by new residential, commercial, and
industrial-use properties to accommodate the population boom that occurred following World War II. Architectural styles such as
the Ranch and Minimal Traditional style were introduced in residential construction. Construction of larger and improved
transportation networks further stimulated Fontana’s development and growth. By the 1980s, the area transformed into an
important commuter city, with new residents relocating to the area in search of affordable housing.
Although the subject property was improved during the early suburbanization of Fontana, no specific information was identified
to indicate that the property, in and of itself, exemplifies or represents a special element of the City or California’s history. The
subject property is one of many residential use properties constructed in the area between the 1950s and 1970s. For this reason,
Urbana determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 1.
Local Register Criterion 2: It is identified with persons, a business use or events significant in local, state or national history.
Research does not indicate that the 16071 Slover Avenue property is associated with individuals or a business significant in local,
state, or national history. For this reason, Urbana determined the property does not have a significant documentation under
Criterion 2.
Local Register Criterion 3: It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is a valuable
example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship.
Under Local Register Criterion 3, the subject dwelling does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or
method of construction. Constructed ca.1962, the dwelling is a modest one-story residence built in the Ranch architectural style.
The dwelling features an asymmetrical façade, an irregular shaped floorplan sited on a concrete foundation, a cross hipped roof
topped with composite shingles and terracotta tiles along the roof ridge, a stucco façade, vinyl sliding sash windows, a recessed
main entryway, a partial brick veneer and brick planter on the north elevation, and a shed roof extension. Visible characteristics of
the Ranch architectural style include: a horizontal floorplan, one-story in height, hipped roof, brick veneer, and stucco façade.
Although the house continues to reflect the Ranch style, it is not a distinctive representation of the architectural style. The dwelling
is a modest example and does not present any exemplary or artistic features to distinguish the property from other Ranch style
properties constructed contemporaneously in the area. For this reason, Urbana determined that the 16071 Slover Avenue property is
not eligible under Criterion 3.
Local Register Criterion 4: It has a unique location or singular physical characteristic that represents an established and familiar
visible feature of a neighborhood or community or the city.
The subject property is located in a light industrial / commericial use neighborhood with some single-family residences within the
vicinity. The property is not located in a unique location nor is it within the proximity of a designated historic district. Therefore, the
property is not eligible under Criterion 4.
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Local Register Criterion 5: Its integrity as a natural environment or feature strongly contributes to the well-being of residents or a
neighborhood of the city.
Under Local Register Criterion 5, the subject property does not contribute to the quality of life of the people of Fontana. Therefore,
the property is not eligible under Criterion 5.
Local Register Criterion 6: It is a geographically definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or objects
that are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by plan or physical development.
The subject property is not located in a geographically definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or
objects that are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by plan or physical development. Additionally, the property is not
located an established historic district. Therefore, the property is not eligible under Criterion 6.
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CALIFORNIA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES (CRHR) ELIGIBILTY REVIEW
CRHR Criterion 1: Association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California’s history and
cultural heritage.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 1. Research does not indicate that the subject property qualifies for designation under
Criterion 1. The subject property is one of many Ranch style dwellings constructed in the area between the 1950s and 1970s. For
this reason, Urbana determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 1.
CRHR Criterion 2: Association with the lives of persons important in California’s past.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 2. Research does not indicate that the subject property qualifies for designation under
Criterion 2. The 16071 Slover Avenue property is not associated with the lives of persons important to local or California history.
Little information was found on the owners and occupants. Therefore, the subject property does not qualify under Criterion 2.
CRHR Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or represent the work of an
important creative individual or possess high artistic values.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 3. Under Criterion 3, the building is not the work of a master and does not possess high artistic
values and does not rise to a level beyond the ordinary. While the dwelling does exhibit characteristics of the Ranch architectural
style, these features are considered common and visible in many other properties of similar construction. For this reason, Urbana
determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 3.
CRHR Criterion 4: Potential to yield information important in prehistory or history.
The subject property is not eligible under Criterion 4 as it is unlikely to yield information important in prehistory or history.
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INTEGRITY
Integrity is the ability to physically convey significance. Evaluation of integrity must always be grounded in an understanding of a
resource’s physical features and how they relate to its significance. To retain historic integrity, a resource will possess several, and
usually most of the following seven aspects of integrity: location, materials, design, setting, workmanship, feeling, and association. If
it is determined that a resource is eligible for designation because it meets one or more of the adopted designation criteria, the
integrity of the resource must be evaluated. Integrity is the ability to convey its significance. Only after the historic significance of the
resource is fully established can the issue of integrity be addressed.
The 16071 Slover Avenue property has not been found by Urbana to be individually eligible for designation under any of the Local
Register or CRHR criteria. Further integrity analysis is not merited.
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*B12. References (Continued from page 2):
Ancestry.com. A variety of records were accessed online in July 2022 at: http://home.ancestry.com/. These
include city directories, voter registration records, military records, and United States Census Data.
Anicic, John Charles Jr. Images of America: Fontana. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2005.
City of Fontana. Building Permits for 16025 Slover Ave. On file at the City of Fontana, Building Division.
California Office of Historic Preservation. California Register and National Register: A Comparison. Technical
Assistance Series 6. (1999). Office of Historic Preservation, Sacramento.
County of San Bernardino, Property Information Management System. Website: (n.d.). Accessed August 2022.
http://www.sbcounty.gov/assessor/pims/PIMSINTERFACE.ASPX.
National Park Service. National Register Bulletin 16A: How to Complete the National Register Registration Form.” Washington DC:
US Dept. of the Interior, 1991.
Nationwide Environmental Title Research. Historic Aerials. Website, (1999). Accessed August 2022.
https://www.historicaerials.com/.
University of California Santa Barbara Library. Frame Finder. Website (n.d.). Accessed August 2022.
https://mil.library.ucsb.edu/ap_indexes/FrameFinder/.
U.S. Department of the Interior. Earth Explorer. Website (n.d.) Accessed August 2022.
https://earthexplorer.usgs.gov/.
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Assessor's Parcel Map
The subject building is located on Lot 841 of the Semi-Tropic Land & Water Company Subdivision.
Source: February 2004 Semi-Tropic Land & Water Company Subdivision, Assessor’s Map Book 0237 Page 11, County of San
Bernardino Assessor’s Office.
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Historic Aerials
1938 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. Citrus trees were once located on the property and neighboring parcels.
During the early 1900s, the area was largely defined as an agrarian society that was dedicated to the cultivation of crops such as
citrus and grapes, and the production of livestock and poultry. By the 1950s, new industries, such the Kaiser Steel Company, spurring
increased growth and development in Fontana. As a result, agricultural lands were gradually replaced by new residential,
commericial, and industrial-use properties, to accommodate the population boom that occurred following World War II. In ca.1962,
the subject property was improved by the construction of a single-family residence constructed in the Ranch architectural style. The
red box highlights the approximate location of the subject building.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
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1948 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. Citrus trees continue to appear on the property, as well as several
structures that were likely associated with agricultural operations in the area. The red box highlights the approximate location of the
subject building.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
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1953 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. Most of the citrus trees were removed to allow the construction of single-
family residences and ancillary structures on neighboring parcels. The red box highlights the approximate location of the subject
building.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
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1959 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. The red box highlights the approximate location of the subject building.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
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1961 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. The red box highlights the approximate location of the subject building.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
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1966 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. Constructed ca.1962, the subject dwelling first appears in aerials.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
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1980 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
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CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 2
Resource Name: 16071 Slover Avenue
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2006 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area.
Source: Google Earth.
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Resource Name: 16071 Slover Avenue
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2007 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. In 2007, a shed roof extension was added extending from the south, east,
and west elevations, terracotta tiles were added along the span of the roof ridge, and an automatic metal gate was added to the
north elevation along Slover Avenue.Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
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Vintage Photographs
2007 view of the subject property. The property has served as both a single-family and commercial-use property.
Source: Google Street View
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Newspaper and Genealogical Database Search Results for Owners and Occupant
Source: San Bernardino Sun, Sugust 7, 1962.
Source: The Sacramento Bee, June 13, 1973.
Source: San Bernardino Sun, June 19, 1975.
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Trinomial: N/A
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Resource Name: 16071 Slover Avenue
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DPR 523A (09/2013) *Required information
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PRIMARY RECORD
Review Code Reviewer Date
Resource Name: 10526 Citrus Avenue
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Primary#: N/A
HRI#: N/A
Trinomial #: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: None
Other Listings: Urbana No. 3
*P3b. Resource Attributes: HP2, HP4
*P4. Resources Present: ¨ Building ý Structure o Object o Site o District o Element of District o Other
P5b. Description of Photo: View west of the
east elevation.
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Source:
ýHistoric: ca.1953; HistoricAerials.com
o Prehistoric
o Both
*P7. Owner and Address:
LIT Industrial Limited Partnership
1717 Mckinney Ave STE 1900
Fontana, CA. 92335
*P8. Recorded by:
Urbana Preservation & Planning, LLC
www.urbanapreservation.com
*P9. Date Recorded: September 2022
*P10. Survey Type:
Historical Resource Assessment
*P11. Report Citation: None
*P3a. Description: The evaluated property is located on a parcel identified as 237-111-36, and consists of a single-family residence with a
detached garage, addressed as 10526 Citrus Avenue. The dwelling was constructed ca.1953 in the Ranch architectural style by an unidentified
builder. The dwelling is sited on a rectangular parcel, approximately 0.17 acres in size, located on the west side of Citrus Avenue. The property
is enclosed on the east elevation by a stucco wall with wrought iron railings and an automatic sliding gate. The surrounding area is composed
of light residential, industrial, and commercial use properties. Over the years, the property has served as a commercial / industrial use
property with a single-family residence. See Continuation Sheet for additional description.
P1. Other Identifier: None
*P2. Location: o Not for Publication ý Unrestricted
*a. County: San Bernardino
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad: Fontana Date: 2021 T 1S; R 6W; ¼ of ¼ of Sec 25; S. B. B.M.
c. Address: N/A City: Fontana Zip: 92337 d. UTM Zone: 11S, 458098.00mE / 3769124.00mN
e. Other Locational Data: The subject property fronts Citrus Avenue and is sited on Lot 841 of the Semi-Tropic Land & Water Co.
Subdivision. Identified as San Bernardino County Assessor's Parcel Number 237-111-36, the property is located towards the south end of the
Fontana city boundaries.
*Attachments: o None ý Location Map ý Continuation Sheet ý Building, Structure, and Object Record
o Archaeological Record o District Record o Linear Feature Record o Milling Station Record o Rock Art
Record o Artifact Record o Photograph Record o Other:
DPR 523B (09/2013) *Required information
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Resource Name: 10526 Citrus Avenue
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(This space reserved for official comments.)
Primary#: N/A
HRI#: N/A
Trinomial #: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: None
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 3
B1. Historic Name: Not Identified
B2. Common Name: 10526 Citrus Avenue
B3. Original Use: Single-family B4. Present Use: Single-family / Commericial
*B5. Architectural Style: Ranch Style
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: N/A
*B12. References: See Continuation Sheet for references.
B13. Remarks: None
*B14. Evaluator: Urbana Preservation & Planning, LLC
www.urbanapreservation.com
*Date of Evaluation: October 2022
The 10526 Citrus Avenue property does not qualify for designation under the City of Fontana's Local Register and CRHR criteria. The property
does not have a special historical, archeological, cultural, architectural, community or aesthetic value (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 1 / 1);it
has not been identified with persons, a business use or events significant in local, state or national history (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 2 / 2);
it does not embody distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of
indigenous materials or craftsmanship (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 3 / 3); it is not located in a unique location or singular physical
characteristic that represents an established and familiar visible feature of a neighborhood or community or the city (Local Register Criterion 4);
the subject property does not contribute to the well-being of the people of Fontana (Local Register Criterion 5); it is not in a geographically
definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or objects that are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by
plan or physical development (Local Register Criterion 6); Lastly, further research and analysis of the subject property is unlikely to yield
information important in prehistory or history (CRHR Criterion 4). See Continuation Sheet for additional information.
*B6. Construction History: Construction history is based on property building permits and historic and current aerials. The subject
property was improved with the construction of a single-family residence in ca. 1953 by an unidentified builder. The dwelling and an ancillary
structure first appear on a 1953 aerial of the area. Based on the historic aerial, the dwelling originally featured a square floorplan and a hipped
roof. The fenestration likely consisted of aluminum or wood-framed sliding sash / single-hung units, which were later replaced with vinyl units
at an unidentified date. By 1959, an addition was appended to the north elevation of the existing dwelling. As a result, the dwelling features to
roof types: a hipped and side gabled roof. The exisiting garage also appears by 1959. By the 1980s, the first ancillary structure no longer
appears in aerials.
In 2012, two permits were submitted to install a photovoltaic system w/ 40 solar modules on the roof (Permit No. PMT 12-00081) and for
electrical (Permit No. PMT 12-00077). In 2017, a sewer permit was submitted (Permit No. BLD17-000773). In 2019, the property opener applied
for a permit to reroof the roof and replace the existing solar system (Permit No. BLD19-004057). This was the last permit submitted to the
city. No further alterations were identified.
*B7. Moved? ý No o Yes o Unknown Date: N/A Original Location: N/A
*B8. Related Features: None
B9a. Architect: Not Identified b. Builder: Not Identified
*B10. Significance: Theme: N/A Area: N/A
Period of Significance: N/A Property Type: SIngle-Family / Commercial Applicable Criteria: Local Register / CRHR Ineligible
DPR 523J (09/2013) *Required Information
*Map Name: Fontana *Scale: 1:24,000 *Map Date: 2021
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LOCATION MAP
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HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
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Resource Name: 10526 Citrus Avenue
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Primary Record Information Continued:
Site Plan
Parcel Boundaries:
Dwelling- ca.1953:
Garage-ca.1959:
Addition-ca.1959:
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P3a. Description Continued from page 1.
The single-family residence is one-story with an asymmetrical façade and an irregular shaped floorplan sited on a concrete
foundation. The hipped roof is topped with composite shingles and has a slight eave overhang. The exterior is clad in stucco painted
in peach and features vinyl sliding sash multi-pane windows, a portico main entryway, and a stone veneer located along the lower
span of the east elevation. The northern end of the dwelling has a side gabled facade from an early addition that was made to the
existing dwelling. The detached two-car garage is located towards the rear on the far northwest corner of the parcel. The garage
features a front gable roof, stucco façade painted in peach and two white paneled overhead doors. Visible characteristics of the
Ranch architectural style include: a horizontal floorplan, one-story in height, hipped roof, and stucco façade.
Current views of the property are included below and in the following pages.
View southwest of the main (east) elevation.
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B10. Significance Continued from page 2:
Brief Overview of the City of Fontana
The City of Fontana is located in the northern portion of San Bernardino Valley along the southern foothills of the San Gabriel
Mountains in San Bernardino County. It is bordered to the east by the City of Rialto, to the west by Rancho Cucamonga, and to the
south by the Jurupa Valley. The region is part of a flat and southward sloping alluvial plain, with elevations ranging between 1,200-
feet to 2,000-feet above sea level. The region’s major water source comes from the Lytle Creek located east of the city. Lytle Creek is
the largest tributary source emanating from the San Gabriel Mountains that joins with the Santa Ana River. The city is located in a
semi-permanent high-pressure zone and experiences a mild and tempered climate ranging between 43 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
The region’s main transportation corridors include Interstates 15, 10, and 210. For much of its history, the area remained relatively
unchanged, with intermittent settlement occurring until the beginning of the 20th century.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditionally occupied by the native Gabrielino-Tongva and Serrano people. The two
groups occupied the San Bernardino Valley seasonally and maintained a semi-sedentary settlement system. Although the
Gabrielino territory was primarily centered in the Los Angeles Basin and the Serrano territory in the San Bernardino Mountains, both
groups adjoined and overlapped each other in the San Bernardino Valley. A significant amount of trade was conducted between the
two groups, as well as with neighboring groups such as the Cahuilla, Mohave, and Chemehuevi. The Mojave Trail was just one of a
vast network of prehistoric trails that once spanned throughout the region, facilitating trade, communication, hunting, war,
diplomacy and cultural interaction. Native American trails were later utilized by early European and American explorers, who
adapted them to fit their own political, social and economic needs.
During the late 18th century, European exploration of the San Bernardino Valley commenced. The earliest reported exploration
occurred during the Spanish occupation of California. In 1771, Father Francisco Garces was the first European to pass through the
area. Garces was a Franciscan missionary and explorer who made several expeditions through the region. During his expeditions he
managed to establish peaceful relationships with the tribes he encountered along his journey. He later served as a guide to Spanish
explorer Juan Bautista De Anza. In 1772, Garces was followed by Pedro Fages, a Spanish soldier who would later become governor
of Alta California. Fages is reported to have reached the region in search of military deserters from the San Diego Presidio.
As Spanish exploration of the region increased, California missions were founded to convert Native Americans to Catholicism and to
expand European territory. The mission system of Alta California was led by Franciscan missionaries who carefully selected lands
located near major water sources and with ample land for agriculture. With the establishment of the missions an economy of
agriculture, ranching, and trade emerged. Each mission owned a number of ranches where they raised livestock and crops. The most
extensive ranchlands in the whole mission system belong to Mission San Gabriel, located in present-day Los Angeles County,
extending over 2,100 square miles.
In 1819, Rancho San Bernardino was established by Mission San Gabriel. It encompassed much of the San Bernardino Valley,
including the area that would become the City of Fontana. The region was initially explored in 1810 by the mission and found to be a
suitable location for agricultural and social endeavors. Ranch labor was often carried out by Native American populations. Ranches
often served as industrial-agricultural schools where indigenous communities were taught manual trades such as carpentry, tanning,
weaving, and farming. However, ownership of the ranch was short-lived following Mexico’s independence from Spain.
In 1821, California mission lands were confiscated by the new Mexican government and later redistributed to political favorites. The
Mexican government issued more than 500 land grants of former mission lands to prominent families to encourage settlement and
agricultural development of Alta California. Land grants were carefully documented on maps known as diseños, that delineated the
boundaries of each grant. In 1842, Jose Del Carmen Lugo and his three sons were formally granted the lands of Rancho San
Bernardino by Governor Alvarado. The rancho encompassed a total of 35,509-acres and extended through a large portion of the San
Bernardino Valley, encompassing the present-day cities of Fontana, Rialto, Redlands, Colton, and San Bernardino.
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During the 1830s and 1840s, as settlement in the region increased, Mexican ranchos were subjected to a series of attacks by Native
American populations. Ranchos located in remote areas, such as the San Bernardino Valley, were especially vulnerable. Native
American raids often resulted in large numbers of livestock being taken or in the death of ranchers. Landowners petitioned the
Mexican authorities for help and, as a result, military expeditions were sent out to the San Bernardino Valley. Settlement along the
Cajon Pass was also encouraged by larger rancheros in an effort to ward off further raids from coming into the valley.
In 1843, the Mexican government granted Michael Claringbund White the rights to the Muscupiabe Rancho. White, also known as
Miguel Blanco, was a former English sailor who migrated from New Mexico to California in the 1840s following the separation of
Texas from Mexico. The Muscupiabe Rancho was located adjacent to the Cajon Pass and neighbored Rancho San Bernardino to the
east. The rancho encompassed approximately 30,145-acres. White remained on the rancho with his family for only nine months and
was forced to leave after all his livestock was stolen.
During the 1850s, following California’s admission into the Union as the 31st state, the San Bernardino Valley became the
headquarters of a Mormon colony. The region was viewed as a desirable location to establish a base where supplies could be
gathered for the Mormon heartland in Utah with its close proximity to both a reliable route through the Cajon Pass and to the port of
San Pedro in Los Angeles. Mormon Battalions were sent out to scout the valley for potential locations, including one led by Captain
Andrew Lytle for whom Lytle Creek is named. On September 22, 1851, Rancho San Bernardino was purchased for $77,000 from the
Lugo family by the Mormon church. Within two years the region was transformed from a former Mexican Rancho to the largest
Anglo-American settlement in California, boasting a population of over 1,000. Mormon settlers established farmsteads within
Rancho San Bernardino, including Rancho Muscupiabe. By the end of 1856, the colony was reported to have a population of 3,000
inhabitants, rivaling the population of Los Angeles. However, after six years the President of the Mormon church, Brigham Young,
recalled the colony to Utah. Between 1857 and 1858, California saw the evacuation of the Mormon community in the San Bernardino
Valley.
Following the mass exodus of the Mormon community, the region was once again transformed with the enactment of the 1862
Homestead Act. Under the Homestead Act, large tracts of U. S. Government land were made available for homesteading in the San
Bernardino Valley, resulting in the development of desert communities such as the Grapeland District. The Grapeland District,
located in present-day Fontana, encompassed more than 10,000-acres. It was named for the grape and raisin vines planted in the
area between 1860 and 1890s.Transportation networks such as the Mojave Trail intersected the area, further facilitating settlement.
Early settlers of the district included the Perdew family who settled in the area between the 1860s and 1880s and established the
community's first school and post office. Notable members of the family included Alexander Garrison Perdew of Ohio, his son
Joseph Edward Perdew, and Greenberry Ferdinand Ruidoux Benton Perdew of Iowa. Alexander and his wife Sarah settled in the area
in 1866 and Greenberry Perdew arrived in ca.1880. During the 1880s, the family began patenting lands around Section 18 and
construction of an irrigation ditch, known as Perdew Ditch, located north of present-day Interstate 15. Towards the end of the
century the family had acquired most of the lands in Section 18.
By the 1880s, the construction of the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Railroads supplanted the Mojave Trail as the primary mode of
transportation. In 1887, a railroad station was established in the Grapeland District and was named Rosena. The introduction of the
railroad led to the development of new settlements in the San Bernardino Valley. That same year the Semi-Tropic Water and Land
Company was formed for the purpose of purchasing land and encouraging settlement of the area. After its formation, the company
purchased 285,000 acres of land near the mouth of Lytle Creek and acquired the water rights. As a result, the Rialto, Bloomington,
and Fontana townsites were laid out. Dwellings were constructed in the popular architectural styles of the era including Victorian,
Mediterranean, Spanish Revival, Mission Revival, and later the Craftsman style.
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While the towns of Rialto and Bloomington saw some growth, little development occurred in the area that would become the City of
Fontana. One of the reasons for its lack of development was due to an insufficient and unreliable water supply. In 1890, the
Grapeland Irrigation District was established, with Alexander Perdew as Director. Although the district constructed a number of
water conveyance systems throughout the area during the 1890s, improper management could not overcome the satisfaction of
potential customers. By 1901, the Grapeland Irrigation District lost its water rights to Lytle Creek and the district was disbanded.
Following the water district’s collapse, further development of the area did not resume until the formation of the Fontana
Development Company. In 1905, Azariel Blanchard (A.B.) Miller, a rancher and entrepreneur, arrived in the area and purchased
17,000-acres of land. Through the Fontana Development Company, Miller promoted the area as a community of affordable and
productive small-scale farming. By the 1920s, the area was transformed into a diverse agricultural center with citrus, grapes, poultry,
and livestock as its key commodities. On June 7, 1913, the Fontana townsite was founded. Much of the town's development
occurred in close proximity to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks.
During the 1930s, economic growth of the region decreased, but later picked back up following World War II. The expansion of the
area was spurred by the establishment of the Kaiser Steel Company. In 1942, Henry J. Kaiser established the first steel plant west of
the Mississippi River in Fontana. From the company plant, steel plates were manufactured and distrubuted to naval shipyards for the
construction of wartime ships during World War II. Fontana quickly became the west coast's leading steel producer and the plant
remained open until 1984. The establishment of the company created much needed jobs and consequently spurred residential and
commericial developments in the area.
By the late 1940s, the area began to succumb to urban sprawl, resulting in the decline of the agricultural industry. As the population
increased, Fontana was further subdivided and new subdivisions replaced agricultural lands. Shopping centers, housing, and logistics
industry were constructed on former poultry farms and citrus groves. Architectural styles such as the Ranch and Minimal Traditional
style were introduced in residential construction. Additionally, the construction of major transportation networks such as Interstate
15, Interstate 10, and State Route 210 further stimulated Fontana's growth.
On June 25, 1952, Fontana was officially incorporated as a city. By the 1960s, Fontana experienced unparalleled growth and new
industrial and commerical developments were established in the city, including the Kaiser Permanente Hospital facility, one of the
largest medical facilities in the region. During the 1980s, the area transitioned into an affordable suburb, where most of its residents
commuted to jobs outside the city. In 2000, the area was named as one of the fastest growing cities in Southern California. Today,
the City of Fontana is known as the "crossroads of the Inland Empire" due to its geographical location and has a population that
exceeds 200,000. The city's shipping and trucking industry play a major role in the local economy.
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HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
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Resource Name: 10526 Citrus Avenue
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Ranch Style
The Ranch style house first emerged in the early 1930s when architect Cliff May designed the first of its kind in San Diego, California.
Initially designed to be low-cost tract housing, the Ranch style was not intended to be eye-catching. Its low-profile appearance and
plain use of materials was a precursor architectural style to the post-World War II building boom and extended the Minimal
Traditional-style aesthetic that had been popularized in the 1930s and 1940s. With deep eaves and long horizontal frames, Ranch
style homes gave Americans an easily constructed dwelling suitable for mass production.
Typically having a deep setback from the street, the horizontality of the house stretched interior spaces in a linear, L-shaped, U-
shaped, or H-shaped fashion. The Ranch style embraced the outdoors through redefining courtyards and patios as out-door
“rooms.” New meaning was given to the roles and location of rooms. The kitchen was brought forward to the front and rear of the
dwelling. Ranch style homes typically had open floor plans, combining the kitchen, dining, and living room into one communal
family area. These features were popular with parents of the postwar baby boomer generation. As a result, the Ranch style
dominated residential tracts developed in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s throughout the United States.
Character-defining features of the Ranch include:
• One-story in height,
• Large, landscaped yards,
• Horizontal, angular massing,
• Hipped, cross-gabled, or side-gabled roofs, with moderate to wide eave overhang,
• Large windows, often aluminum framed, with or without mullions,
• Single car carport or garage sometimes attached to primary façade or in rear, rarely a two-car garage is present,
• Wood, brick, stucco, and stone wall cladding.
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Property Ownership History
In ca.1953, the subject property was improved with the construction of a one-story single-family residence constructed in the
Ranch architectural style. Between 1953 and 1955, ownership was not identified.
In 1956, the property was first identified under the ownership of Edwin Harvey Mosbaugh. Born in 1937, Mosbaugh was a native
of California and the son of Tedford and Lois Mosbaugh.1 By late 1950s, Mr. Mosbaugh is listed in city directories residing in San
Bernardino, California.
That year, the property was acquired by Mary James Lyons. Little information was identified on Mrs. Lyons.
Between 1957 and 1974, ownership of the subject property was not identified.
In 1975, the property was identified under the ownership of Ronald E. Barger. Little information was identified on Mr. Barger.
Between 1980 and 2012, the property was under the ownership of the Noonan family. Little information was identified on the
Noonan family.
In 2012, the property was acquired by Maria Elena Ibarra. She owned the property until 2022 when the property was sold to the
LIT Industrial Limited Partnership. The property continues under their ownership to this day. No further information was
identified.
See Table 1 and 2 below for property ownership and permit history.
Table 1. Ownership History
Date Owner Source
1956 Edwin Harvey Mosbaugh San Bernardino Sun
1956 Mary James Lyons San Bernardino Sun
1975 Ronald E. Barger San Bernardino Sun
1980-2008 E., G., and S. Noonan Parcel Quest
San Bernardino County Property Information Management
2008-2012 E. Noonan Parcel Quest
2012-2022 Maria Elena Ibarra Parcel Quest
Building Permits
2022-Present LIT Industrial Limited Partnership Parcel Quest
Table 2. Permit History
Date Permitted Work Permit Issued to
2/8/12
Combination Permit-roof mount photovoltaic system w/ 40 solar
modules (Permit # PMT 12-00081)
Owner: G. Noonan
Contractor: Elite Electric
2/8/12 Electrical (Permit # PMT 12-00077)
Owner: G. Noonan
Contractor: Elite Electric
2/8/17 Sewer (Permit # BLD17-000773)
Owner: Maria Elena Ibarra
Contractor: ALB Engineering Contractors, Inc.
8/13/19
Reroof 25 Squares Composite Shingles; Remove existing solar
system and replace (Permit # BLD19-004057)
Owner: Maria Elena Ibarra
Contractor: West Hills Construction, Inc.
1 “United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of
the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Lynwood, Los Angeles, California;
Roll: 5515; Sheet Number: 11; Enumeration District: 19-327.
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HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 3
Resource Name: 10526 Citrus Avenue
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LOCAL REGISTER ELIGIBILITY REVIEW - CITY OF FONTANA HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGNATION CRITERIA (SECTION 5-
355).
Local Register Criterion 1: It has a special historical, archeological, cultural, architectural, community or aesthetic value.
Research does not indicate that the subject property has a special historical, archaeological, or cultural history, nor does it have a
high architectural, community, or aesthetic value. Constructed ca.1953, the residence is a modest one-story dwelling built in the
Ranch architectural style. The dwelling was constructed at a time when Fontana was transitioning from a largely agrarian society to
a dense suburban development. During the 1950s, agricultural lands were gradually replaced by new residential, commercial, and
industrial-use properties to accommodate the population boom that occurred following World War II. Architectural styles such as
the Ranch and Minimal Traditional style were introduced in residential construction. Construction of larger and improved
transportation networks further stimulated Fontana’s development and growth. By the 1980s, the area transformed into an
important commuter city, with new residents relocating to the area in search of affordable housing.
Although the subject property was improved during the early suburbanization of Fontana, no specific information was identified
to indicate that the property, in and of itself, exemplifies or represents a special element of the City or California’s history. The
subject property is one of many residential use properties constructed in the area between the 1950s and 1970s. For this reason,
Urbana determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 1.
Local Register Criterion 2: It is identified with persons, a business use or events significant in local, state or national history.
Research does not indicate that the 10526 Citrus Avenue property is associated with individuals or a business significant in local,
state, or national history. For this reason, Urbana determined the property does not have a significant documentation under
Criterion 2.
Local Register Criterion 3: It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is a valuable
example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship.
Under Local Register Criterion 3, the subject dwelling does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or
method of construction. Constructed ca.1953, the dwelling is a modest one-story residence built in the Ranch architectural style. The
dwelling features an asymmetrical façade, an irregular shaped floorplan sited on a concrete foundation, a hipped roof topped with
composite shingles, a stucco façade, vinyl sliding sash windows, a portico main entryway, and a partial stone veneer located on the
lower span of the east elevation. Visible characteristics of the Ranch architectural style include: a horizontal floorplan, one-story in
height, a hipped roof, a stone veneer, and a stucco façade.
Although the house continues to reflect the Ranch style, it is not a distinctive representation of the architectural style. The dwelling
is a modest example and does not present any exemplary or artistic features to distinguish the property from other Ranch style
properties constructed contemporaneously in the area. For this reason, Urbana determined that the 10526 Citrus Avenue property is
not eligible under Criterion 3.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 3
Resource Name: 10526 Citrus Avenue
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Local Register Criterion 4: It has a unique location or singular physical characteristic that represents an established and familiar
visible feature of a neighborhood or community or the city.
The subject property is located in a light industrial / commericial use neighborhood with some single-family residences within the
vicinity. The property is not located in a unique location nor is it within the proximity of a designated historic district. The property is
not eligible under Criterion 4.
Local Register Criterion 5: Its integrity as a natural environment or feature strongly contributes to the well-being of residents or a
neighborhood of the city.
Under Local Register Criterion 5, the subject property does not contribute to the quality of life of the people of Fontana. The
property is not eligible under Criterion 5.
Local Register Criterion 6: It is a geographically definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or objects
that are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by plan or physical development.
The subject property is not located in a geographically definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or
objects that are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by plan or physical development. Additionally, the property is not
located an established historic district. Therefore, the property is not eligible under Criterion 6.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 3
Resource Name: 10526 Citrus Avenue
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CALIFORNIA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES (CRHR) ELIGIBILTY REVIEW
CRHR Criterion 1: Association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California’s history and
cultural heritage.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 1. This is equivalent to Local Criterion 1. Research does not indicate that the subject property
qualifies for designation under Criterion 1. The subject property is one of many Ranch style residences constructed in the area
between the 1950s and 1970s. For this reason, Urbana determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 1.
CRHR Criterion 2: Association with the lives of persons important in California’s past.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 2. Research does not indicate that the subject property qualifies for designation under
Criterion 2. The 10526 Citrus Avenue property is not associated with the lives of persons important to local or California history.
Little information was found on the owners and occupants. Therefore, the subject property does not qualify under Criterion 2.
CRHR Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or represent the work of an
important creative individual or possess high artistic values.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 3. Under Criterion 3, the building is not the work of a master and does not possess high artistic
values and does not rise to a level beyond the ordinary. While the dwelling does exhibit characteristics of the Ranch architectural
style, these features are considered common and visible in many other properties of similar construction. For this reason, Urbana
determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 3.
CRHR Criterion 4: Potential to yield information important in prehistory or history.
The subject property is not eligible under Criterion 4 as it is unlikely to yield information important in prehistory or history.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 3
Resource Name: 10526 Citrus Avenue
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INTEGRITY
Integrity is the ability to physically convey significance. Evaluation of integrity must always be grounded in an understanding of a
resource’s physical features and how they relate to its significance. To retain historic integrity, a resource will possess several, and
usually most of the following seven aspects of integrity: location, materials, design, setting, workmanship, feeling, and association. If
it is determined that a resource is eligible for designation because it meets one or more of the adopted designation criteria, the
integrity of the resource must be evaluated. Integrity is the ability to convey its significance. Only after the historic significance of the
resource is fully established can the issue of integrity be addressed.
The 10526 Citrus Avenue property has not been found by Urbana to be individually eligible for designation under any of the Local
Register or CRHR criteria. Further integrity analysis is not merited.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 3
Resource Name: 10526 Citrus Avenue
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*B12. References (Continued from page 2):
Ancestry.com. A variety of records were accessed online in July 2022 at: http://home.ancestry.com/. These
include city directories, voter registration records, military records, and United States Census Data.
Anicic, John Charles Jr. Images of America: Fontana. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2005.
City of Fontana. Building Permits for 16025 Slover Ave. On file at the City of Fontana, Building Division.
California Office of Historic Preservation. California Register and National Register: A Comparison. Technical
Assistance Series 6. (1999). Office of Historic Preservation, Sacramento.
County of San Bernardino, Property Information Management System. Website: (n.d.). Accessed August 2022.
http://www.sbcounty.gov/assessor/pims/PIMSINTERFACE.ASPX.
National Park Service. National Register Bulletin 16A: How to Complete the National Register Registration Form.” Washington DC:
US Dept. of the Interior, 1991.
Nationwide Environmental Title Research. Historic Aerials. Website, (1999). Accessed August 2022.
https://www.historicaerials.com/.
University of California Santa Barbara Library. Frame Finder. Website (n.d.). Accessed August 2022.
https://mil.library.ucsb.edu/ap_indexes/FrameFinder/.
U.S. Department of the Interior. Earth Explorer. Website (n.d.) Accessed August 2022.
https://earthexplorer.usgs.gov/.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 3
Resource Name: 10526 Citrus Avenue
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Assessor's Parcel Map
The subject building is located on Lot 841 of the Semi-Tropic Land & Water Company Subdivision.
Source: February 2004 Semi-Tropic Land & Water Company Subdivision, Assessor’s Map Book 0237 Page 11, County of San
Bernardino Assessor’s Office.
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 3
Resource Name: 10526 Citrus Avenue
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Historic Aerials
1948 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. No structures are visible on the parcel. Citrus trees were once located on
the property and neighboring parcels. During the early 1900s, the area was largely defined as an agrarian society that was dedicated
to the cultivation of crops such as citrus and grapes, and the production of livestock and poultry. By the 1950s, new industries, such
the Kaiser Steel Company, spurring increased growth and development in Fontana. As a result, agricultural lands were gradually
replaced by new residential, commericial, and industrial-use properties, to accommodate the population boom that occurred
following World War II. In ca.1953, the property was improved by the construction of a single-family residence constructed in the
Ranch architectural style. The red box highlights the approximate location of the subject building.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
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Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 3
Resource Name: 10526 Citrus Avenue
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1953 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. The subject dwelling first appears, as well as an ancillary structure located
west of the dwelling. The main residence once featured a square floorplan and hipped roof. By 1959, an addition was appended to
the north elevation of the existing dwelling. As a result, the dwelling features to roof types: a hipped and side gabled roof. The
exisiting garage also appears by 1959.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 3
Resource Name: 10526 Citrus Avenue
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1959 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. By 1959, an addition was appended to the north elevation of the existing
dwelling. As a result, the dwelling features an irregular floorplan and two roof types: a hipped and side gabled roof. The exisiting
garage also appears by 1959.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 3
Resource Name: 10526 Citrus Avenue
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1961 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 3
Resource Name: 10526 Citrus Avenue
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1980 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 3
Resource Name: 10526 Citrus Avenue
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Newspaper and Genealogical Database Search Results for Owners and Occupant
Source: San Bernardino Sun, March 28, 1956.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 3
Resource Name: 10526 Citrus Avenue
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Source: San Bernardino Sun, September 29, 1956
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
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Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 3
Resource Name: 10526 Citrus Avenue
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Source: San Bernardino Sun, August 19, 1975
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
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CONTINUATION SHEET
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Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 3
Resource Name: 10526 Citrus Avenue
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DPR 523A (09/2013) *Required information
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PRIMARY RECORD
Review Code Reviewer Date
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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Primary#: N/A
HRI#: N/A
Trinomial #: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: None
Other Listings: Urbana No. 4
*P3b. Resource Attributes: HP2
*P4. Resources Present: ¨ Building ý Structure o Object o Site o District o Element of District o Other
P5b. Description of Photo: View southwest
of the north and partial east elevation.
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Source:
ýHistoric: ca.1948; HistoricAerials.com
o Prehistoric
o Both
*P7. Owner and Address:
LIT Industrial Limited Partnership
1717 Mckinney Ave STE 1900
Fontana, CA. 92335
*P8. Recorded by:
Urbana Preservation & Planning, LLC
www.urbanapreservation.com
*P9. Date Recorded: September 2022
*P10. Survey Type:
Historical Resource Assessment
*P11. Report Citation: None
*P3a. Description: The evaluated properties are located on Parcel No. 237-111-37 and 237-111-04. A vernacular single-family residence,
addressed as 10542 Citrus Avenue, is sited on Parcel No. 237-111-37. The 237-111-04 parcel is undeveloped and void of structures. The
dwelling was constructed ca.1946 by an unidentified builder and is sited on an irregular parcel, approximately 0.43 acres in size, on the south
side of Slover Avenue. The property is enclosed on all sides, except for Parcel No. 237-111-04. The surrounding area is composed of light
residential, industrial, and commercial use properties. Over the years, the subject parcels have served as a commercial-use properties. See
Continuation Sheet for additional description.
P1. Other Identifier: APN#237-111-04
*P2. Location: o Not for Publication ý Unrestricted
*a. County: San Bernardino
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad: Fontana Date: 2021 T 1S; R 6W; ¼ of ¼ of Sec 25; S. B. B.M.
c. Address: N/A City: Fontana Zip: 92337 d. UTM Zone: 11S, 458080mE / 3769203mN
e. Other Locational Data: The subject properties are sited on Lot 841 of the Semi-Tropic Land & Water Co. Subdivision, and flank
neighboring property, 10542 Citrus Avenue. Identified as San Bernardino County Assessor's Parcel Number's 237-111-37 and 237-111-04, the
properties are located towards the south end of the Fontana city boundaries.
*Attachments: o None ý Location Map ý Continuation Sheet ý Building, Structure, and Object Record
o Archaeological Record o District Record o Linear Feature Record o Milling Station Record o Rock Art
Record o Artifact Record o Photograph Record o Other:
DPR 523B (09/2013) *Required information
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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(This space reserved for official comments.)
Primary#: N/A
HRI#: N/A
Trinomial #: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: None
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 4
B1. Historic Name: Not Identified
B2. Common Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
B3. Original Use: Single-family B4. Present Use: Single-family / Commericial
*B5. Architectural Style: Vernacular
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: N/A
*B12. References: See Continuation Sheet for references.
B13. Remarks: None
*B14. Evaluator: Urbana Preservation & Planning, LLC
www.urbanapreservation.com
*Date of Evaluation: October 2022
The 10542 Citrus Avenue property does not qualify for designation under the City of Fontana's Local Register and CRHR criteria. The property
does not have a special historical, archeological, cultural, architectural, community or aesthetic value (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 1 / 1);it
has not been identified with persons, a business use or events significant in local, state or national history (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 2 / 2);
it does not embody distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of
indigenous materials or craftsmanship (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 3 / 3); it is not located in a unique location or singular physical
characteristic that represents an established and familiar visible feature of a neighborhood or community or the city (Local Register Criterion 4);
the subject property does not contribute to the well-being of the people of Fontana (Local Register Criterion 5); it is not in a geographically
definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or objects that are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by
plan or physical development (Local Register Criterion 6); Lastly, further research and analysis of the subject property is unlikely to yield
information important in prehistory or history (CRHR Criterion 4). See Continuation Sheet for additional information.
*B6. Construction History: Construction history is based on historic and current aerials. Building records for the subject property were
not on file. The subject property, identified as 10542 Citrus Avenue, was improved with the construction of a single-family residence in ca.
1948 by an unidentified builder. The dwelling first appears on a 1948 aerial of the area. Based on historic aerials, the dwelling featured a
rectilinear floorplan and a side gabled roof. The fenestration likely consisted of wood-framed single-hung units. The dwelling was surrounded
by a citrus grove on the east, south, and west elevations. By 1953, the citrus groves were removed, and residences / ancillary structures were
constructed on the neighboring parcels. By 1980, two ancillary structures were constructed on the 10542 Citrus Avenue property, directly
south of the main residence. The structures were open sheds, supported by metal beams, with gabled and flat roofs topped with corrugated
sheet metal. In 2022, the ancillary structures were demolished. Today, the property is vacant, in poor condition, with boarded up windows.
No other alterations were identified. Parcel No. 237-111-04 has remained undeveloped throughout the years.
*B7. Moved? ý No o Yes o Unknown Date: N/A Original Location: N/A
*B8. Related Features: None
B9a. Architect: Not Identified b. Builder: Not Identified
*B10. Significance: Theme: N/A Area: N/A
Period of Significance: N/A Property Type: SIngle-Family / Commercial Applicable Criteria: Local Register / CRHR Ineligible
DPR 523J (09/2013) *Required Information
*Map Name: Fontana *Scale: 1:24,000 *Map Date: 2021
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
LOCATION MAP
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No. 4
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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Primary Record Information Continued:
Site Plan
Parcel Boundaries:
Dwelling- ca.1948:
(Demolished) Ancillary Structures-ca.1980s:
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P3a. Description Continued from page 1.
The single-family residence is one-story with an asymmetrical façade and a rectilinear shaped floorplan. The side gabled roof is low-
pitched with a small eave overhang. The exterior is clad in horizontal wood siding painted in white and features a recessed main
entryway located on the north elevation. The property is vacant and in a deteriorated condition. The fenestration throughout the
property has since been boarded.
Current views of the property are included below and in the following pages.
View west from Citrus Avenue of Parcel No. 237-111-04 and 237-111-37. Parcel No. 237-111-04 has remained undeveloped over the
years.
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View south from Slover Ave. of Parcel No. 237-111-37 and the vernacular single-family residence.
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CONTINUATION SHEET
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B10. Significance Continued from page 2:
Brief Overview of the City of Fontana
The City of Fontana is located in the northern portion of San Bernardino Valley along the southern foothills of the San Gabriel
Mountains in San Bernardino County. It is bordered to the east by the City of Rialto, to the west by Rancho Cucamonga, and to the
south by the Jurupa Valley. The region is part of a flat and southward sloping alluvial plain, with elevations ranging between 1,200-
feet to 2,000-feet above sea level. The region’s major water source comes from the Lytle Creek located east of the city. Lytle Creek is
the largest tributary source emanating from the San Gabriel Mountains that joins with the Santa Ana River. The city is located in a
semi-permanent high-pressure zone and experiences a mild and tempered climate ranging between 43 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
The region’s main transportation corridors include Interstates 15, 10, and 210. For much of its history, the area remained relatively
unchanged, with intermittent settlement occurring until the beginning of the 20th century.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditionally occupied by the native Gabrielino-Tongva and Serrano people. The two
groups occupied the San Bernardino Valley seasonally and maintained a semi-sedentary settlement system. Although the
Gabrielino territory was primarily centered in the Los Angeles Basin and the Serrano territory in the San Bernardino Mountains, both
groups adjoined and overlapped each other in the San Bernardino Valley. A significant amount of trade was conducted between the
two groups, as well as with neighboring groups such as the Cahuilla, Mohave, and Chemehuevi. The Mojave Trail was just one of a
vast network of prehistoric trails that once spanned throughout the region, facilitating trade, communication, hunting, war,
diplomacy and cultural interaction. Native American trails were later utilized by early European and American explorers, who
adapted them to fit their own political, social and economic needs.
During the late 18th century, European exploration of the San Bernardino Valley commenced. The earliest reported exploration
occurred during the Spanish occupation of California. In 1771, Father Francisco Garces was the first European to pass through the
area. Garces was a Franciscan missionary and explorer who made several expeditions through the region. During his expeditions he
managed to establish peaceful relationships with the tribes he encountered along his journey. He later served as a guide to Spanish
explorer Juan Bautista De Anza. In 1772, Garces was followed by Pedro Fages, a Spanish soldier who would later become governor
of Alta California. Fages is reported to have reached the region in search of military deserters from the San Diego Presidio.
As Spanish exploration of the region increased, California missions were founded to convert Native Americans to Catholicism and to
expand European territory. The mission system of Alta California was led by Franciscan missionaries who carefully selected lands
located near major water sources and with ample land for agriculture. With the establishment of the missions an economy of
agriculture, ranching, and trade emerged. Each mission owned a number of ranches where they raised livestock and crops. The most
extensive ranchlands in the whole mission system belong to Mission San Gabriel, located in present-day Los Angeles County,
extending over 2,100 square miles.
In 1819, Rancho San Bernardino was established by Mission San Gabriel. It encompassed much of the San Bernardino Valley,
including the area that would become the City of Fontana. The region was initially explored in 1810 by the mission and found to be a
suitable location for agricultural and social endeavors. Ranch labor was often carried out by Native American populations. Ranches
often served as industrial-agricultural schools where indigenous communities were taught manual trades such as carpentry, tanning,
weaving, and farming. However, ownership of the ranch was short-lived following Mexico’s independence from Spain.
In 1821, California mission lands were confiscated by the new Mexican government and later redistributed to political favorites. The
Mexican government issued more than 500 land grants of former mission lands to prominent families to encourage settlement and
agricultural development of Alta California. Land grants were carefully documented on maps known as diseños, that delineated the
boundaries of each grant. In 1842, Jose Del Carmen Lugo and his three sons were formally granted the lands of Rancho San
Bernardino by Governor Alvarado. The rancho encompassed a total of 35,509-acres and extended through a large portion of the San
Bernardino Valley, encompassing the present-day cities of Fontana, Rialto, Redlands, Colton, and San Bernardino.
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During the 1830s and 1840s, as settlement in the region increased, Mexican ranchos were subjected to a series of attacks by Native
American populations. Ranchos located in remote areas, such as the San Bernardino Valley, were especially vulnerable. Native
American raids often resulted in large numbers of livestock being taken or in the death of ranchers. Landowners petitioned the
Mexican authorities for help and, as a result, military expeditions were sent out to the San Bernardino Valley. Settlement along the
Cajon Pass was also encouraged by larger rancheros in an effort to ward off further raids from coming into the valley.
In 1843, the Mexican government granted Michael Claringbund White the rights to the Muscupiabe Rancho. White, also known as
Miguel Blanco, was a former English sailor who migrated from New Mexico to California in the 1840s following the separation of
Texas from Mexico. The Muscupiabe Rancho was located adjacent to the Cajon Pass and neighbored Rancho San Bernardino to the
east. The rancho encompassed approximately 30,145-acres. White remained on the rancho with his family for only nine months and
was forced to leave after all his livestock was stolen.
During the 1850s, following California’s admission into the Union as the 31st state, the San Bernardino Valley became the
headquarters of a Mormon colony. The region was viewed as a desirable location to establish a base where supplies could be
gathered for the Mormon heartland in Utah with its close proximity to both a reliable route through the Cajon Pass and to the port of
San Pedro in Los Angeles. Mormon Battalions were sent out to scout the valley for potential locations, including one led by Captain
Andrew Lytle for whom Lytle Creek is named. On September 22, 1851, Rancho San Bernardino was purchased for $77,000 from the
Lugo family by the Mormon church. Within two years the region was transformed from a former Mexican Rancho to the largest
Anglo-American settlement in California, boasting a population of over 1,000. Mormon settlers established farmsteads within
Rancho San Bernardino, including Rancho Muscupiabe. By the end of 1856, the colony was reported to have a population of 3,000
inhabitants, rivaling the population of Los Angeles. However, after six years the President of the Mormon church, Brigham Young,
recalled the colony to Utah. Between 1857 and 1858, California saw the evacuation of the Mormon community in the San Bernardino
Valley.
Following the mass exodus of the Mormon community, the region was once again transformed with the enactment of the 1862
Homestead Act. Under the Homestead Act, large tracts of U. S. Government land were made available for homesteading in the San
Bernardino Valley, resulting in the development of desert communities such as the Grapeland District. The Grapeland District,
located in present-day Fontana, encompassed more than 10,000-acres. It was named for the grape and raisin vines planted in the
area between 1860 and 1890s.Transportation networks such as the Mojave Trail intersected the area, further facilitating settlement.
Early settlers of the district included the Perdew family who settled in the area between the 1860s and 1880s and established the
community's first school and post office. Notable members of the family included Alexander Garrison Perdew of Ohio, his son
Joseph Edward Perdew, and Greenberry Ferdinand Ruidoux Benton Perdew of Iowa. Alexander and his wife Sarah settled in the area
in 1866 and Greenberry Perdew arrived in ca.1880. During the 1880s, the family began patenting lands around Section 18 and
construction of an irrigation ditch, known as Perdew Ditch, located north of present-day Interstate 15. Towards the end of the
century the family had acquired most of the lands in Section 18.
By the 1880s, the construction of the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Railroads supplanted the Mojave Trail as the primary mode of
transportation. In 1887, a railroad station was established in the Grapeland District and was named Rosena. The introduction of the
railroad led to the development of new settlements in the San Bernardino Valley. That same year the Semi-Tropic Water and Land
Company was formed for the purpose of purchasing land and encouraging settlement of the area. After its formation, the company
purchased 285,000 acres of land near the mouth of Lytle Creek and acquired the water rights. As a result, the Rialto, Bloomington,
and Fontana townsites were laid out. Dwellings were constructed in the popular architectural styles of the era including Victorian,
Mediterranean, Spanish Revival, Mission Revival, and later the Craftsman style.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
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HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 4
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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While the towns of Rialto and Bloomington saw some growth, little development occurred in the area that would become the City of
Fontana. One of the reasons for its lack of development was due to an insufficient and unreliable water supply. In 1890, the
Grapeland Irrigation District was established, with Alexander Perdew as Director. Although the district constructed a number of
water conveyance systems throughout the area during the 1890s, improper management could not overcome the satisfaction of
potential customers. By 1901, the Grapeland Irrigation District lost its water rights to Lytle Creek and the district was disbanded.
Following the water district’s collapse, further development of the area did not resume until the formation of the Fontana
Development Company. In 1905, Azariel Blanchard (A.B.) Miller, a rancher and entrepreneur, arrived in the area and purchased
17,000-acres of land. Through the Fontana Development Company, Miller promoted the area as a community of affordable and
productive small-scale farming. By the 1920s, the area was transformed into a diverse agricultural center with citrus, grapes, poultry,
and livestock as its key commodities. On June 7, 1913, the Fontana townsite was founded. Much of the town's development
occurred in close proximity to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks.
During the 1930s, economic growth of the region decreased, but later picked back up following World War II. The expansion of the
area was spurred by the establishment of the Kaiser Steel Company. In 1942, Henry J. Kaiser established the first steel plant west of
the Mississippi River in Fontana. From the company plant, steel plates were manufactured and distrubuted to naval shipyards for the
construction of wartime ships during World War II. Fontana quickly became the west coast's leading steel producer and the plant
remained open until 1984. The establishment of the company created much needed jobs and consequently spurred residential and
commericial developments in the area.
By the late 1940s, the area began to succumb to urban sprawl, resulting in the decline of the agricultural industry. As the population
increased, Fontana was further subdivided and new subdivisions replaced agricultural lands. Shopping centers, housing, and logistics
industry were constructed on former poultry farms and citrus groves. Architectural styles such as the Ranch and Minimal Traditional
style were introduced in residential construction. Additionally, the construction of major transportation networks such as Interstate
15, Interstate 10, and State Route 210 further stimulated Fontana's growth.
On June 25, 1952, Fontana was officially incorporated as a city. By the 1960s, Fontana experienced unparalleled growth and new
industrial and commerical developments were established in the city, including the Kaiser Permanente Hospital facility, one of the
largest medical facilities in the region. During the 1980s, the area transitioned into an affordable suburb, where most of its residents
commuted to jobs outside the city. In 2000, the area was named as one of the fastest growing cities in Southern California. Today,
the City of Fontana is known as the "crossroads of the Inland Empire" due to its geographical location and has a population that
exceeds 200,000. The city's shipping and trucking industry play a major role in the local economy.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 4
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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Vernacular Architecture
The 10542 Citrus Avenue property is a modest example of a wood-framed vernacular style dwelling. The term vernacular in
architecture is used to broadly describe housing forms constructed based on readily available materials and local needs. Although
wood-framed construction was traditionally more common in early American vernacular architecture, river rock, adobe, and stone
were common materials utilized depending on the locale. These materials were utilized to construct vernacular dwellings in the
popular architectural styles of the era such as Victorian, Colonial Revival, Spanish Revival, and the Craftsman style. Modest
vernacular examples designed without the help of an architect were more common, as the inexpensive and lasting nature of the
material was extremely attractive to farmers and builders with limited means. While many of these vernacular style dwellings have
not withstood the test of time, known examples located within the City of Fontana include the Fontana Farms Company Forman
Ranch House, located at 8863 Pepper Avenue (constructed in 1912), Getchell Ranch located at 4055 Lytle Creek Road (constructed in
ca.1923), Fontana Research Library, located at 16830 Spring Street (constructed in ca.1880s), the 3920 Lytle Creek Road property
(constructed in 1948), and the 8876 Pepper Avenue property (constructed in 1944).
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 4
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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Property Ownership History
In ca.1948, the subject property was improved with the construction of a modest one-story vernacular style dwelling. Between 1948
and 1979, property ownership was not identified.
Between 1980 and 2012, the property was under the ownership of the Noonan family. Under their ownership, the property served as
a rental commercial-use property.
In 2012, the subject property, as well as the neighboring property listed as 10526 Citrus Avenue, was acquired by Maria Elena Ibarra.
The property remained under her ownership until 2022 when it was sold to the LIT Industrial Limited Partnership. The property
continues under their ownership to this day. No further information was identified.
See Table 1 below for property ownership history.
Table 1. Partial Ownership History
Date Owner Source
1980-2008 E., G., and S. Noonan
Parcel Quest
San Bernardino County Property Information Management
System
2008-2012 E. Noonan Parcel Quest
2012-2022 Maria Elena Ibarra Parcel Quest
2022-Present LIT Industrial Limited Partnership Parcel Quest
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 4
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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LOCAL REGISTER ELIGIBILITY REVIEW - CITY OF FONTANA HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGNATION CRITERIA (SECTION 5-
355).
Local Register Criterion 1: It has a special historical, archeological, cultural, architectural, community or aesthetic value.
Research does not indicate that the subject property has a special historical, archaeological, or cultural history, nor does it have a
high architectural, community, or aesthetic value. Constructed ca.1948, the residence is a modest one-story vernacular dwelling.
The dwelling was constructed at a time when Fontana was transitioning from a largely agrarian society to a dense suburban
development. During the 1950s, agricultural lands were gradually replaced by new residential, commercial, and industrial-use
properties to accommodate the population boom that occurred following World War II. Construction of larger and improved
transportation networks further stimulated Fontana’s development and growth. By the 1980s, the area transformed into an
important commuter city, with new residents relocating to the area in search of affordable housing. Over the years, the property
served as both a commericial and residential-use property.
Although the subject property was improved during the early suburbanization of Fontana, no specific information was identified
to indicate that the property, in and of itself, exemplifies or represents a special element of the City or California’s history. The
subject property is one of many residential and commercial- use properties constructed in the area between the 1950s and 1970s.
For this reason, Urbana determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 1.
Local Register Criterion 2: It is identified with persons, a business use or events significant in local, state or national history.
Research does not indicate that the 10542 Citrus Avenue property is associated with individuals or a business significant in local,
state, or national history. For this reason, Urbana determined the property does not have a significant documentation under
Criterion 2.
Local Register Criterion 3: It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is a valuable
example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship.
Under Local Register Criterion 3, the subject dwelling does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or
method of construction. Constructed ca.1948, the dwelling is a modest example of one-story vernacular structure with minimal
detail throughout. The dwelling features an asymmetrical façade, an rectrilinear shaped floorplan, a low-pitched side gabled roof,
and is clad in horizontal wood-siding. The term vernacular in architecture is used to broadly describe housing forms constructed
based on readily available materials and local needs. Although wood-framed construction was traditionally more common in early
American vernacular architecture, river rock, adobe, and stone were common materials utilized depending on the locale. These
materials were utilized to construct vernacular dwellings in the popular architectural styles of the era such as Victorian, Colonial
Revival, Spanish Revival, and the Craftsman style. Modest vernacular examples designed without the help of an architect were more
common, as the inexpensive and lasting nature of the material was extremely attractive to farmers and builders with limited means.
While the house is one of few remaining examples of vernacular architecture in the area, it is not representative of the style. The
dwelling is a modest example and does not present any exemplary or artistic features to distinguish the property from other
vernacular style properties constructed in the area. For this reason, Urbana determined that the 10542 Citrus Avenue property is not
eligible under Criterion 3.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 4
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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Local Register Criterion 4: It has a unique location or singular physical characteristic that represents an established and familiar
visible feature of a neighborhood or community or the city.
The subject property is located in a light industrial / commericial use neighborhood with some single-family residences within the
vicinity. The property is not located in a unique location nor is it within the proximity of a designated historic district. Therefore, the
property is not eligible under Criterion 4.
Local Register Criterion 5: Its integrity as a natural environment or feature strongly contributes to the well-being of residents or a
neighborhood of the city.
Under Local Register Criterion 5, the subject property does not contribute to the quality of life of the people of Fontana. Therefore,
the property is not eligible under Criterion 5.
Local Register Criterion 6: It is a geographically definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or objects
that are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by plan or physical development.
The subject property is not located in a geographically definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or
objects that are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by plan or physical development. Additionally, the property is not
located an established historic district. Therefore, the property is not eligible under Criterion 6.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 4
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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CALIFORNIA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES (CRHR) ELIGIBILTY REVIEW
CRHR Criterion 1: Association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California’s history and
cultural heritage.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 1. Research does not indicate that the subject property qualifies for designation under
Criterion 1. During the course of historical research, no specific information was identified to indicate that the property, in and of
itself, exemplifies or represents a special element of the City or California’s history. For this reason, Urbana determined the
property is not individually eligible under Criterion 1.
CRHR Criterion 2: Association with the lives of persons important in California’s past.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 2. Research does not indicate that the subject property qualifies for designation under
Criterion 2. The 10542 Citrus Avenue property is not associated with the lives of persons important to local or California history.
Little information was found on the owners and occupants. Therefore, the subject property does not qualify under Criterion 2.
CRHR Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or represent the work of an
important creative individual or possess high artistic values.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 3. Under Criterion 3, the building is not the work of a master and does not possess high artistic
values and does not rise to a level beyond the ordinary. The dwelling is a modest vernacular residence and does not present any
exemplary or artistic features to distinguish the property from other vernacular style properties constructed in the area. For this
reason, Urbana determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 3.
CRHR Criterion 4: Potential to yield information important in prehistory or history.
The subject property is not eligible under Criterion 4 as it is unlikely to yield information important in prehistory or history.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 4
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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INTEGRITY
Integrity is the ability to physically convey significance. Evaluation of integrity must always be grounded in an understanding of a
resource’s physical features and how they relate to its significance. To retain historic integrity, a resource will possess several, and
usually most of the following seven aspects of integrity: location, materials, design, setting, workmanship, feeling, and association. If
it is determined that a resource is eligible for designation because it meets one or more of the adopted designation criteria, the
integrity of the resource must be evaluated. Integrity is the ability to convey its significance. Only after the historic significance of the
resource is fully established can the issue of integrity be addressed.
The 10542 Citrus Avenue property has not been found by Urbana to be individually eligible for designation under any of the Local
Register or CRHR criteria. Further integrity analysis is not merited.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 4
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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*B12. References (Continued from page 2):
Ancestry.com. A variety of records were accessed online in July 2022 at: http://home.ancestry.com/. These
include city directories, voter registration records, military records, and United States Census Data.
Anicic, John Charles Jr. Images of America: Fontana. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2005.
City of Fontana. Building Permits for 16025 Slover Ave. On file at the City of Fontana, Building Division.
California Office of Historic Preservation. California Register and National Register: A Comparison. Technical
Assistance Series 6. (1999). Office of Historic Preservation, Sacramento.
County of San Bernardino, Property Information Management System. Website: (n.d.). Accessed August 2022.
http://www.sbcounty.gov/assessor/pims/PIMSINTERFACE.ASPX.
National Park Service. National Register Bulletin 16A: How to Complete the National Register Registration Form.” Washington DC:
US Dept. of the Interior, 1991.
Nationwide Environmental Title Research. Historic Aerials. Website, (1999). Accessed August 2022.
https://www.historicaerials.com/.
University of California Santa Barbara Library. Frame Finder. Website (n.d.). Accessed August 2022.
https://mil.library.ucsb.edu/ap_indexes/FrameFinder/.
U.S. Department of the Interior. Earth Explorer. Website (n.d.) Accessed August 2022.
https://earthexplorer.usgs.gov/.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 4
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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Assessor's Parcel Map
The subject building is located on Lot 841 of the Semi-Tropic Land & Water Company Subdivision.
Source: February 2004 Semi-Tropic Land & Water Company Subdivision, Assessor’s Map Book 0237 Page 11, County of San
Bernardino Assessor’s Office.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 4
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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Historic Aerials
1938 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. Citrus trees were once located on the property and neighboring parcels.
During the early 1900s, the area was largely defined as an agrarian society that was dedicated to the cultivation of crops such as
citrus and grapes, and the production of livestock and poultry. By the 1950s, new industries, such the Kaiser Steel Company, spurring
increased growth and development in Fontana. As a result, agricultural lands were gradually replaced by new residential,
commericial, and industrial-use properties, to accommodate the population boom that occurred following World War II. In ca.1948,
the subject property was improved by the construction of a single-family vernacular residence. The red box highlights the
approximate location of the subject building.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 4
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
1948 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. The subject property, identified as 10542 Citrus Avenue, was improved with the
construction of a single-family residence in ca. 1948 by an unidentified builder. The dwelling first appears on a 1948 aerial of the area. Based on
historic aerials, the dwelling featured a rectilinear floorplan and a side gabled roof.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 4
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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1953 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 4
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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1959 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 4
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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1961 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 4
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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1980 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. By the 1980s, two ancillary structures were constructed on the 10542 Citrus
Avenue property, directly south of the dwelling. The structures were open sheds, supported by metal beams, with gabled and flat
roofs topped with corrugated sheet metal. In 2022, the ancillary structures were demolished. Parcel No. 237-111-04 has remained
vacant throughout the years.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 4
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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Vintage Photographs
2011 view of the 10542 Citrus Avenue property from Slover Avenue. Over the years, the property served as both a single-family and
commericial-use property.
Source: Google Street View.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 4
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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2021 view of the 10542 Citrus Avenue property from Slover Avenue. The ancillary sheds are visible in the background. They were
constructed by the 1980s and demolished in 2022.
Source: Google Street View.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 4
Resource Name: 10542 Citrus Avenue
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DPR 523A (09/2013) *Required information
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PRIMARY RECORD
Review Code Reviewer Date
Resource Name: 10556 Citrus Avenue
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Primary#: N/A
HRI#: N/A
Trinomial #: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: None
Other Listings: Urbana No. 5
*P3b. Resource Attributes: HP2, HP3
*P4. Resources Present: ¨ Building ý Structure o Object o Site o District o Element of District o Other
P5b. Description of Photo: View northwest
of the east elevation.
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Source:
ýHistoric: ca.1956; The Times Standard
o Prehistoric
o Both
*P7. Owner and Address:
LIT Industrial Limited Partnership
1717 Mckinney Ave STE 1900
Fontana, CA. 92335
*P8. Recorded by:
Urbana Preservation & Planning, LLC
www.urbanapreservation.com
*P9. Date Recorded: September 2022
*P10. Survey Type:
Historical Resource Assessment
*P11. Report Citation: None
*P3a. Description: The evaluated property is located on a parcel identified as 237-111-22, and consists of a single-family residence with a
small accessory dwelling unit (ADU), addressed as 10556 Citrus Avenue. The dwelling was constructed ca.1956 in the Ranch architectural style
by an unidentified builder. The dwelling is sited on a rectangular parcel, approximately 0.43 acres in size, located on the west side of Citrus
Avenue. The property is enclosed on the south, west, and north elevations by a concrete masonry unit wall. The surrounding area is
composed of light residential, industrial, and commercial use properties. Over the years, the property has served as a commercial / industrial
use property with a single-family residence. See Continuation Sheet for additional description.
P1. Other Identifier: None
*P2. Location: o Not for Publication ý Unrestricted
*a. County: San Bernardino
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad: Fontana Date: 2021 T 1S; R 6W; ¼ of ¼ of Sec 25; S. B. B.M.
c. Address: N/A City: Fontana Zip: 92337 d. UTM Zone: 11S, 458075.58mE / 3769124.50mN
e. Other Locational Data: The subject property fronts Citrus Avenue and is sited on Lot 841 of the Semi-Tropic Land & Water Co.
Subdivision. Identified as San Bernardino County Assessor's Parcel Number 237-111-22, the property is located towards the south end of the
Fontana city boundaries.
*Attachments: o None ý Location Map ý Continuation Sheet ý Building, Structure, and Object Record
o Archaeological Record o District Record o Linear Feature Record o Milling Station Record o Rock Art
Record o Artifact Record o Photograph Record o Other:
DPR 523B (09/2013) *Required information
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Resource Name: 10556 Citrus Avenue
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(This space reserved for official comments.)
Primary#: N/A
HRI#: N/A
Trinomial #: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: None
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 5
B1. Historic Name: Not Identified
B2. Common Name: 10556 Citrus Avenue
B3. Original Use: Single-family B4. Present Use: Single-family / Commericial
*B5. Architectural Style: Ranch Style
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: N/A
*B12. References: See Continuation Sheet for references.
B13. Remarks: None
*B14. Evaluator: Urbana Preservation & Planning, LLC
www.urbanapreservation.com
*Date of Evaluation: October 2022
The 10556 Citrus Avenue property does not qualify for designation under the City of Fontana's Local Register and CRHR criteria. The property
does not have a special historical, archeological, cultural, architectural, community or aesthetic value (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 1 / 1);it
has not been identified with persons, a business use or events significant in local, state or national history (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 2 / 2);
it does not embody distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of
indigenous materials or craftsmanship (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 3 / 3); it is not located in a unique location or singular physical
characteristic that represents an established and familiar visible feature of a neighborhood or community or the city (Local Register Criterion 4);
the subject property does not contribute to the well-being of the people of Fontana (Local Register Criterion 5); it is not in a geographically
definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or objects that are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by
plan or physical development (Local Register Criterion 6); Lastly, further research and analysis of the subject property is unlikely to yield
information important in prehistory or history (CRHR Criterion 4). See Continuation Sheet for additional information.
*B6. Construction History: Construction history is based on property building permits and historic and current aerials. The subject
property was improved with the construction of a single-family residence in ca. 1956 by an unidentified builder. The 10556 Citrus Avenue
property is first mentioned by The Times Standard in 1956. The dwelling and the ADU first appear on a 1959 aerial of the area. Based on
historic aerials, the dwelling featured an irregular floorplan and a hipped roof with open eaves and exposed rafter beams. The fenestration
likely consisted of wood-framed single-hung window units, which were later replaced with vinyl sliding sash units.
Between 2011 and 2015, several alterations were made to the exterior of the dwelling including: the removal of wood rafter beams, the
addition of boxed eaves, reroofing with composite shingles, and the removal and replacement of the existing fenestration with vinyl multi-
pane sliding sash windows, including the removal of a wood fixed multi-lite diamond patterned window.
In 2016, a sewer permit was submitted to the city (Permit No. PMT 12-00077). This was the only permit identified for the subject property. No
further alterations were identified.
*B7. Moved? ý No o Yes o Unknown Date: N/A Original Location: N/A
*B8. Related Features: None
B9a. Architect: Not Identified b. Builder: Not Identified
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DPR 523J (09/2013) *Required Information
*Map Name: Fontana *Scale: 1:24,000 *Map Date: 2021
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Parcel Boundaries:
Dwelling-ca.1956:
ADU-ca.1959:
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P3a. Description Continued from page 1.
The single-family residence is one-story with an asymmetrical façade and an irregular shaped floorplan sited on a concrete
foundation. The hipped gable roof is topped with composite shingles and has a slight eave overhang. The exterior is clad in stucco
painted in tan and features vinyl sliding sash multi-pane windows, a portico main entryway supported by two wood brackets, and a
chimney located on the north end of the dwelling. The ADU faces the west elevation of the dwelling and features a portico main
entryway, a low-pitched front gabled roof, vinyl single-hung window units, a stucco façade with a stone veneer on the east elevation.
Visible characteristics of the Ranch architectural style include: a horizontal floorplan, one-story in height, hipped roof, and stucco
façade.
Current views of the property are included below.
View southwest of the east elevation.
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B10. Significance Continued from page 2:
Brief Overview of the City of Fontana
The City of Fontana is located in the northern portion of San Bernardino Valley along the southern foothills of the San Gabriel
Mountains in San Bernardino County. It is bordered to the east by the City of Rialto, to the west by Rancho Cucamonga, and to the
south by the Jurupa Valley. The region is part of a flat and southward sloping alluvial plain, with elevations ranging between 1,200-
feet to 2,000-feet above sea level. The region’s major water source comes from the Lytle Creek located east of the city. Lytle Creek is
the largest tributary source emanating from the San Gabriel Mountains that joins with the Santa Ana River. The city is located in a
semi-permanent high-pressure zone and experiences a mild and tempered climate ranging between 43 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
The region’s main transportation corridors include Interstates 15, 10, and 210. For much of its history, the area remained relatively
unchanged, with intermittent settlement occurring until the beginning of the 20th century.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditionally occupied by the native Gabrielino-Tongva and Serrano people. The two
groups occupied the San Bernardino Valley seasonally and maintained a semi-sedentary settlement system. Although the
Gabrielino territory was primarily centered in the Los Angeles Basin and the Serrano territory in the San Bernardino Mountains, both
groups adjoined and overlapped each other in the San Bernardino Valley. A significant amount of trade was conducted between the
two groups, as well as with neighboring groups such as the Cahuilla, Mohave, and Chemehuevi. The Mojave Trail was just one of a
vast network of prehistoric trails that once spanned throughout the region, facilitating trade, communication, hunting, war,
diplomacy and cultural interaction. Native American trails were later utilized by early European and American explorers, who
adapted them to fit their own political, social and economic needs.
During the late 18th century, European exploration of the San Bernardino Valley commenced. The earliest reported exploration
occurred during the Spanish occupation of California. In 1771, Father Francisco Garces was the first European to pass through the
area. Garces was a Franciscan missionary and explorer who made several expeditions through the region. During his expeditions he
managed to establish peaceful relationships with the tribes he encountered along his journey. He later served as a guide to Spanish
explorer Juan Bautista De Anza. In 1772, Garces was followed by Pedro Fages, a Spanish soldier who would later become governor
of Alta California. Fages is reported to have reached the region in search of military deserters from the San Diego Presidio.
As Spanish exploration of the region increased, California missions were founded to convert Native Americans to Catholicism and to
expand European territory. The mission system of Alta California was led by Franciscan missionaries who carefully selected lands
located near major water sources and with ample land for agriculture. With the establishment of the missions an economy of
agriculture, ranching, and trade emerged. Each mission owned a number of ranches where they raised livestock and crops. The most
extensive ranchlands in the whole mission system belong to Mission San Gabriel, located in present-day Los Angeles County,
extending over 2,100 square miles.
In 1819, Rancho San Bernardino was established by Mission San Gabriel. It encompassed much of the San Bernardino Valley,
including the area that would become the City of Fontana. The region was initially explored in 1810 by the mission and found to be a
suitable location for agricultural and social endeavors. Ranch labor was often carried out by Native American populations. Ranches
often served as industrial-agricultural schools where indigenous communities were taught manual trades such as carpentry, tanning,
weaving, and farming. However, ownership of the ranch was short-lived following Mexico’s independence from Spain.
In 1821, California mission lands were confiscated by the new Mexican government and later redistributed to political favorites. The
Mexican government issued more than 500 land grants of former mission lands to prominent families to encourage settlement and
agricultural development of Alta California. Land grants were carefully documented on maps known as diseños, that delineated the
boundaries of each grant. In 1842, Jose Del Carmen Lugo and his three sons were formally granted the lands of Rancho San
Bernardino by Governor Alvarado. The rancho encompassed a total of 35,509-acres and extended through a large portion of the San
Bernardino Valley, encompassing the present-day cities of Fontana, Rialto, Redlands, Colton, and San Bernardino.
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During the 1830s and 1840s, as settlement in the region increased, Mexican ranchos were subjected to a series of attacks by Native
American populations. Ranchos located in remote areas, such as the San Bernardino Valley, were especially vulnerable. Native
American raids often resulted in large numbers of livestock being taken or in the death of ranchers. Landowners petitioned the
Mexican authorities for help and, as a result, military expeditions were sent out to the San Bernardino Valley. Settlement along the
Cajon Pass was also encouraged by larger rancheros in an effort to ward off further raids from coming into the valley.
In 1843, the Mexican government granted Michael Claringbund White the rights to the Muscupiabe Rancho. White, also known as
Miguel Blanco, was a former English sailor who migrated from New Mexico to California in the 1840s following the separation of
Texas from Mexico. The Muscupiabe Rancho was located adjacent to the Cajon Pass and neighbored Rancho San Bernardino to the
east. The rancho encompassed approximately 30,145-acres. White remained on the rancho with his family for only nine months and
was forced to leave after all his livestock was stolen.
During the 1850s, following California’s admission into the Union as the 31st state, the San Bernardino Valley became the
headquarters of a Mormon colony. The region was viewed as a desirable location to establish a base where supplies could be
gathered for the Mormon heartland in Utah with its close proximity to both a reliable route through the Cajon Pass and to the port of
San Pedro in Los Angeles. Mormon Battalions were sent out to scout the valley for potential locations, including one led by Captain
Andrew Lytle for whom Lytle Creek is named. On September 22, 1851, Rancho San Bernardino was purchased for $77,000 from the
Lugo family by the Mormon church. Within two years the region was transformed from a former Mexican Rancho to the largest
Anglo-American settlement in California, boasting a population of over 1,000. Mormon settlers established farmsteads within
Rancho San Bernardino, including Rancho Muscupiabe. By the end of 1856, the colony was reported to have a population of 3,000
inhabitants, rivaling the population of Los Angeles. However, after six years the President of the Mormon church, Brigham Young,
recalled the colony to Utah. Between 1857 and 1858, California saw the evacuation of the Mormon community in the San Bernardino
Valley.
Following the mass exodus of the Mormon community, the region was once again transformed with the enactment of the 1862
Homestead Act. Under the Homestead Act, large tracts of U. S. Government land were made available for homesteading in the San
Bernardino Valley, resulting in the development of desert communities such as the Grapeland District. The Grapeland District,
located in present-day Fontana, encompassed more than 10,000-acres. It was named for the grape and raisin vines planted in the
area between 1860 and 1890s.Transportation networks such as the Mojave Trail intersected the area, further facilitating settlement.
Early settlers of the district included the Perdew family who settled in the area between the 1860s and 1880s and established the
community's first school and post office. Notable members of the family included Alexander Garrison Perdew of Ohio, his son
Joseph Edward Perdew, and Greenberry Ferdinand Ruidoux Benton Perdew of Iowa. Alexander and his wife Sarah settled in the area
in 1866 and Greenberry Perdew arrived in ca.1880. During the 1880s, the family began patenting lands around Section 18 and
construction of an irrigation ditch, known as Perdew Ditch, located north of present-day Interstate 15. Towards the end of the
century the family had acquired most of the lands in Section 18.
By the 1880s, the construction of the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Railroads supplanted the Mojave Trail as the primary mode of
transportation. In 1887, a railroad station was established in the Grapeland District and was named Rosena. The introduction of the
railroad led to the development of new settlements in the San Bernardino Valley. That same year the Semi-Tropic Water and Land
Company was formed for the purpose of purchasing land and encouraging settlement of the area. After its formation, the company
purchased 285,000 acres of land near the mouth of Lytle Creek and acquired the water rights. As a result, the Rialto, Bloomington,
and Fontana townsites were laid out. Dwellings were constructed in the popular architectural styles of the era including Victorian,
Mediterranean, Spanish Revival, Mission Revival, and later the Craftsman style.
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While the towns of Rialto and Bloomington saw some growth, little development occurred in the area that would become the City of
Fontana. One of the reasons for its lack of development was due to an insufficient and unreliable water supply. In 1890, the
Grapeland Irrigation District was established, with Alexander Perdew as Director. Although the district constructed a number of
water conveyance systems throughout the area during the 1890s, improper management could not overcome the satisfaction of
potential customers. By 1901, the Grapeland Irrigation District lost its water rights to Lytle Creek and the district was disbanded.
Following the water district’s collapse, further development of the area did not resume until the formation of the Fontana
Development Company. In 1905, Azariel Blanchard (A.B.) Miller, a rancher and entrepreneur, arrived in the area and purchased
17,000-acres of land. Through the Fontana Development Company, Miller promoted the area as a community of affordable and
productive small-scale farming. By the 1920s, the area was transformed into a diverse agricultural center with citrus, grapes, poultry,
and livestock as its key commodities. On June 7, 1913, the Fontana townsite was founded. Much of the town's development
occurred in close proximity to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks.
During the 1930s, economic growth of the region decreased, but later picked back up following World War II. The expansion of the
area was spurred by the establishment of the Kaiser Steel Company. In 1942, Henry J. Kaiser established the first steel plant west of
the Mississippi River in Fontana. From the company plant, steel plates were manufactured and distrubuted to naval shipyards for the
construction of wartime ships during World War II. Fontana quickly became the west coast's leading steel producer and the plant
remained open until 1984. The establishment of the company created much needed jobs and consequently spurred residential and
commericial developments in the area.
By the late 1940s, the area began to succumb to urban sprawl, resulting in the decline of the agricultural industry. As the population
increased, Fontana was further subdivided and new subdivisions replaced agricultural lands. Shopping centers, housing, and logistics
industry were constructed on former poultry farms and citrus groves. Architectural styles such as the Ranch and Minimal Traditional
style were introduced in residential construction. Additionally, the construction of major transportation networks such as Interstate
15, Interstate 10, and State Route 210 further stimulated Fontana's growth.
On June 25, 1952, Fontana was officially incorporated as a city. By the 1960s, Fontana experienced unparalleled growth and new
industrial and commerical developments were established in the city, including the Kaiser Permanente Hospital facility, one of the
largest medical facilities in the region. During the 1980s, the area transitioned into an affordable suburb, where most of its residents
commuted to jobs outside the city. In 2000, the area was named as one of the fastest growing cities in Southern California. Today,
the City of Fontana is known as the "crossroads of the Inland Empire" due to its geographical location and has a population that
exceeds 200,000. The city's shipping and trucking industry play a major role in the local economy.
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Ranch Style
The Ranch style house first emerged in the early 1930s when architect Cliff May designed the first of its kind in San Diego, California.
Initially designed to be low-cost tract housing, the Ranch style was not intended to be eye-catching. Its low-profile appearance and
plain use of materials was a precursor architectural style to the post-World War II building boom and extended the Minimal
Traditional-style aesthetic that had been popularized in the 1930s and 1940s. With deep eaves and long horizontal frames, Ranch
style homes gave Americans an easily constructed dwelling suitable for mass production.
Typically having a deep setback from the street, the horizontality of the house stretched interior spaces in a linear, L-shaped, U-
shaped, or H-shaped fashion. The Ranch style embraced the outdoors through redefining courtyards and patios as out-door
“rooms.” New meaning was given to the roles and location of rooms. The kitchen was brought forward to the front and rear of the
dwelling. Ranch style homes typically had open floor plans, combining the kitchen, dining, and living room into one communal
family area. These features were popular with parents of the postwar baby boomer generation. As a result, the Ranch style
dominated residential tracts developed in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s throughout the United States.
Character-defining features of the Ranch include:
• One-story in height,
• Large, landscaped yards,
• Horizontal, angular massing,
• Hipped, cross-gabled, or side-gabled roofs, with moderate to wide eave overhang,
• Large windows, often aluminum framed, with or without mullions,
• Single car carport or garage sometimes attached to primary façade or in rear, rarely a two-car garage is present,
• Wood, brick, stucco, and stone wall cladding.
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Property Ownership History
In ca.1956, the subject property was improved with the construction of a one-story single-family residence constructed in the
Ranch architectural style. In 1956, the property is first identified under the ownership of Woodrow Wilson and Barbaretta
“Barbara” Stearns. Born in 1912, Mr. Stearns was a native of Murphysboro, Illinois.1 During the 1940s, he married Barbara Landize
of Oregon. By the 1950s, the couple relocated to Fontana, California, where he found employment as a sign painter.2 Soon after,
Stearns opened his own sign painting business known as Stearns Signs. Between the 1950s and 1970s, he painted signs for local
business in the Fontana area.3 The property remained under Stearns ownership until 1979, when the couple moved to 8546
Juniper Avenue in Fontana.4
In 1979, the property was acquired by Juan and Susanna Lujan. Little information was identified for the Lujan family. The
property remained under their ownership until 2000, when it was sold to Fidencio and Guillermina Munoz.
Between 2000 and 2022, the subject property was under the ownership of the Munoz family. Little information was identified on
the Munoz family. In 2022, the property was acquired by the LIT Industrial Limited Partnership. The property continues under
their ownership to this day. No further information was identified.
See Table 1 and 2 below for property ownership and permit history.
Table 1. Ownership History
Date Owner Source
1956-1979 Woodrow W. Stearns and Barbara
Stearns
Times Standard
San Bernardino County Property Information Management
1979-2000 Juan and Susanna Lujan Parcel Quest
San Bernardino County Property Information Management
2000-2019 Guillermina and Fidencio Munoz Parcel Quest
Building Permits
2019-2022 Guillermina Munoz, Guillermina
Munoz Family Trust
Parcel Quest
Building Permits
2022-Present LIT Industrial Limited Partnership Parcel Quest
Table 2. Permit History
Date Permitted Work Permit Issued to
12/15/16 Sewer (Permit # BLD15-005354)
Owner: Guillermina Munoz
Contractor: ALB Engineering Contractors, Inc.
1 Ancestry.com. U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
2 “Woodrow Wilson Stearns Sign Painter,” San Bernardino Sun, September 14, 1993.
3 “Woodrow Wilson Stearns Sign Painter,” San Bernardino Sun, September 14, 1993.
4 Ancestry.com. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
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LOCAL REGISTER ELIGIBILITY REVIEW - CITY OF FONTANA HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGNATION CRITERIA (SECTION 5-
355).
Local Register Criterion 1: It has a special historical, archeological, cultural, architectural, community or aesthetic value.
Research does not indicate that the subject property has a special historical, archaeological, or cultural history, nor does it have a
high architectural, community, or aesthetic value. Constructed ca.1956, the dwelling is a modest one-story residence built in the
Ranch architectural style. The dwelling was constructed at a time when Fontana was transitioning from a largely agrarian society to
a dense suburban development. During the 1950s, agricultural lands were gradually replaced by new residential, commercial, and
industrial-use properties to accommodate the population boom that occurred following World War II. Architectural styles such as
the Ranch and Minimal Traditional style were introduced in residential construction. The construction of larger and improved
transportation networks further stimulated Fontana’s development and growth. By the 1980s, the area transformed into an
important commuter city, with new residents relocating to the area in search of affordable housing.
Although the subject property was improved during the early suburbanization of Fontana, no specific information was identified
to indicate that the property, in and of itself, exemplifies or represents a special element of the City or California’s history. The
subject property is one of many residential use properties constructed in the area between the 1950s and 1970s. For this reason,
Urbana determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 1.
Local Register Criterion 2: It is identified with persons, a business use or events significant in local, state or national history.
Research does not indicate that the 10556 Citrus Avenue property is associated with individuals or a business significant in local,
state, or national history. For this reason, Urbana determined the property does not have a significant documentation under
Criterion 2.
Local Register Criterion 3: It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is a valuable
example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship.
Under Local Register Criterion 3, the subject dwelling does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or
method of construction. Constructed ca.1956, the dwelling is a modest one-story residence built in the Ranch architectural style. The
dwelling features an asymmetrical façade, an irregular shaped floorplan sited on a concrete foundation, a hipped roof topped with
composite shingles, a chimney, a stucco façade, vinyl sliding sash windows, a portico main entryway, and a partial stone veneer
located on the east elevation. Visible characteristics of the Ranch architectural style include: a horizontal floorplan, one-story in
height, a hipped roof, a stone veneer, and a stucco façade. A one-story ADU is located directly west of the main dwelling and was
constructed in a similar architectural style.
Although the house continues to reflect the Ranch style, it is not a distinctive representation of the architectural style. The dwelling
is a modest example and does not present any exemplary or artistic features to distinguish the property from other Ranch style
properties constructed contemporaneously in the area. For this reason, Urbana determined that the 10556 Citrus Avenue property is
not eligible under Criterion 3.
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Local Register Criterion 4: It has a unique location or singular physical characteristic that represents an established and familiar
visible feature of a neighborhood or community or the city.
The subject property is located in a light industrial / commericial use neighborhood with some single-family residences within the
vicinity. The property is not located in a unique location nor is it within the proximity of a designated historic district. Therefore, the
property is not eligible under Criterion 4.
Local Register Criterion 5: Its integrity as a natural environment or feature strongly contributes to the well-being of residents or a
neighborhood of the city.
Under Local Register Criterion 5, the subject property does not contribute to the quality of life of the people of Fontana. Therefore,
the property is not eligible under Criterion 5.
Local Register Criterion 6: It is a geographically definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or objects
that are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by plan or physical development.
The subject property is not located in a geographically definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or
objects that are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by plan or physical development. Additionally, the property is not
located an established historic district. Therefore, the property is not eligible under Criterion 6.
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CALIFORNIA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES (CRHR) ELIGIBILTY REVIEW
CRHR Criterion 1: Association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California’s history and
cultural heritage.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 1. Research does not indicate that the subject property qualifies for designation under
Criterion 1. The subject property is one of many Ranch style residences constructed in the area between the 1950s and 1970s. For
this reason, Urbana determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 1.
CRHR Criterion 2: Association with the lives of persons important in California’s past.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 2. Research does not indicate that the subject property qualifies for designation under
Criterion 2. The 10556 Citrus Avenue property is not associated with the lives of persons important to local or California history.
Little information was found on the owners and occupants. Therefore, the subject property does not qualify under Criterion 2.
CRHR Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or represent the work of an
important creative individual or possess high artistic values.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 3. Under Criterion 3, the building is not the work of a master and does not possess high artistic
values and does not rise to a level beyond the ordinary. While the dwelling does exhibit characteristics of the Ranch architectural
style, these features are considered common and visible in many other properties of similar construction. For this reason, Urbana
determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 3.
CRHR Criterion 4: Potential to yield information important in prehistory or history.
The subject property is not eligible under Criterion 4 as it is unlikely to yield information important in prehistory or history.
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INTEGRITY
Integrity is the ability to physically convey significance. Evaluation of integrity must always be grounded in an understanding of a
resource’s physical features and how they relate to its significance. To retain historic integrity, a resource will possess several, and
usually most of the following seven aspects of integrity: location, materials, design, setting, workmanship, feeling, and association. If
it is determined that a resource is eligible for designation because it meets one or more of the adopted designation criteria, the
integrity of the resource must be evaluated. Integrity is the ability to convey its significance. Only after the historic significance of the
resource is fully established can the issue of integrity be addressed.
The 10556 Citrus Avenue property has not been found by Urbana to be individually eligible for designation under any of the Local
Register or CRHR criteria. Further integrity analysis is not merited.
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*B12. References (Continued from page 2):
Ancestry.com. A variety of records were accessed online in July 2022 at: http://home.ancestry.com/. These
include city directories, voter registration records, military records, and United States Census Data.
Anicic, John Charles Jr. Images of America: Fontana. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2005.
City of Fontana. Building Permits for 16025 Slover Ave. On file at the City of Fontana, Building Division.
California Office of Historic Preservation. California Register and National Register: A Comparison. Technical
Assistance Series 6. (1999). Office of Historic Preservation, Sacramento.
County of San Bernardino, Property Information Management System. Website: (n.d.). Accessed August 2022.
http://www.sbcounty.gov/assessor/pims/PIMSINTERFACE.ASPX.
National Park Service. National Register Bulletin 16A: How to Complete the National Register Registration Form.” Washington DC:
US Dept. of the Interior, 1991.
Nationwide Environmental Title Research. Historic Aerials. Website, (1999). Accessed August 2022.
https://www.historicaerials.com/.
University of California Santa Barbara Library. Frame Finder. Website (n.d.). Accessed August 2022.
https://mil.library.ucsb.edu/ap_indexes/FrameFinder/.
U.S. Department of the Interior. Earth Explorer. Website (n.d.) Accessed August 2022.
https://earthexplorer.usgs.gov/.
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Assessor's Parcel Map
The subject building is located on Lot 841 of the Semi-Tropic Land & Water Company Subdivision.
Source: February 2004 Semi-Tropic Land & Water Company Subdivision, Assessor’s Map Book 0237 Page 11, County of San
Bernardino Assessor’s Office.
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Historic Aerials
1938 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. Citrus trees were once located on the property and neighboring parcels.
During the early 1900s, the area was largely defined as an agrarian society that was dedicated to the cultivation of crops such as
citrus and grapes, and the production of livestock and poultry. By the 1950s, new industries, such the Kaiser Steel Company, spurring
increased growth and development in Fontana. As a result, agricultural lands were gradually replaced by new residential,
commericial, and industrial-use properties, to accommodate the population boom that occurred following World War II. In ca.1956,
the subject property was improved by the construction of a single-family residence constructed in the Ranch architectural style. The
red box highlights the approximate location of the subject property.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
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Resource Name: 10556 Citrus Avenue
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1948 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. No structures are visible on the parcel. The red box highlights the
approximate location of the subject property.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
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1953 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. No structures are visible on the parcel. The red box highlights the
approximate location of the subject property.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
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1959 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. The subject property was improved with the construction of a single-family
residence in ca. 1956. The dwelling and the ADU first appear on a 1959 aerial of the area. Based on historic aerials, the dwelling
featured an irregular floorplan and a hipped roof.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
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1961 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
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1980 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
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Vintage Photographs
2011 view of the 10556 Citrus Avenue property from Citrus Avenue. The property once featured a wood-framed diamond patterned
window, open eaves, and exposed rafter beams.
Source: Google Street View.
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2015 view of the 10556 Citrus Avenue property from Citrus Avenue. Between 2011 and 2015, several alterations were made to the
exterior of the dwelling including: the removal of the original fenestration, installation of vinyl sliding sash windows, enclosed eaves,
and removal of the exposed rafter beams.
Source: Google Street View.
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2018 view of the ADU located on the 10556 Citrus Avenue property. The ADU faces the west elevation of the dwelling and features a
portico main entryway, a low-pitched front gabled roof, vinyl single-hung window units, and a stucco façade .
Source: Google Street View.
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Newspaper and Genealogical Database Search Results for Owners and Occupant
Source: The Times Standard, February 6, 1956.
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Source: San Bernardino Sun, September 21, 1967.
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Resource Name: 10556 Citrus Avenue
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DPR 523A (09/2013) *Required information
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PRIMARY RECORD
Review Code Reviewer Date
Resource Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
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Primary#: N/A
HRI#: N/A
Trinomial #: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: None
Other Listings: Urbana No. 6
*P3b. Resource Attributes: HP2, HP3
*P4. Resources Present: ¨ Building ý Structure o Object o Site o District o Element of District o Other
P5b. Description of Photo: View northwest
of the east, and south elevations.
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Source:
ýHistoric: 1953; Parcel Quest
o Prehistoric
o Both
*P7. Owner and Address:
LIT Industrial Limited Partnership
1717 Mckinney Ave STE 1900
Fontana, CA. 92335
*P8. Recorded by:
Urbana Preservation & Planning, LLC
www.urbanapreservation.com
*P9. Date Recorded: September 2022
*P10. Survey Type:
Historical Resource Assessment
*P11. Report Citation: None
*P3a. Description: The evaluated property is located on a parcel identified as 237-111-19 and consists of a single-family residence with an
accessory dwelling unit (ADU), listed as 10578 Citrus Avenue. The dwelling was constructed 1953 in the Ranch architectural style by an
unidentified builder. The dwelling is sited on a rectangular parcel, approximately 0.59 acres in size, located on the west side of Citrus Avenue.
The property is enclosed on the south, west, and north elevations by a concrete masonry unit wall and metal chain link fence. The
surrounding area is composed of light residential, industrial, and commercial use properties. Over the years, the property has served as a
commercial / industrial use property with a single-family residence. See Continuation Sheet for additional description.
P1. Other Identifier: 10578 ½ Citrus Avenue
*P2. Location: o Not for Publication ý Unrestricted
*a. County: San Bernardino
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad: Fontana Date: 2021 T 1S; R 6W; ¼ of ¼ of Sec 25; S. B. B.M.
c. Address: N/A City: Fontana Zip: 92337 d. UTM Zone: 11S, 458081.45mE / 3769077.64mN
e. Other Locational Data: The subject property fronts Citrus Avenue and is sited on Lot 841 of the Semi-Tropic Land & Water Co.
Subdivision. Identified as San Bernardino County Assessor's Parcel Number 237-111-19, the property is located towards the south end of the
Fontana city boundaries.
*Attachments: o None ý Location Map ý Continuation Sheet ý Building, Structure, and Object Record
o Archaeological Record o District Record o Linear Feature Record o Milling Station Record o Rock Art
Record o Artifact Record o Photograph Record o Other:
DPR 523B (09/2013) *Required information
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Resource Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
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(This space reserved for official comments.)
Primary#: N/A
HRI#: N/A
Trinomial #: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: None
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 6
B1. Historic Name: Not Identified
B2. Common Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
B3. Original Use: Single-family B4. Present Use: Single-family / Commericial
*B5. Architectural Style: Ranch Style
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: N/A
*B12. References: See Continuation Sheet for references.
B13. Remarks: None
*B14. Evaluator: Urbana Preservation & Planning, LLC
www.urbanapreservation.com
*Date of Evaluation: October 2022
The 10578 Citrus Avenue property does not qualify for designation under the City of Fontana's Local Register and CRHR criteria. The property
does not have a special historical, archeological, cultural, architectural, community or aesthetic value (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 1 / 1); it
has not been identified with persons, a business use or events significant in local, state or national history (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 2 / 2);
it does not embody distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of
indigenous materials or craftsmanship (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 3 / 3); it is not located in a unique location or singular physical
characteristic that represents an established and familiar visible feature of a neighborhood or community or the city (Local Register Criterion 4);
the subject property does not contribute to the well-being of the people of Fontana (Local Register Criterion 5); it is not in a geographically
definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or objects that are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by
plan or physical development (Local Register Criterion 6); Lastly, further research and analysis of the subject property is unlikely to yield
information important in prehistory or history (CRHR Criterion 4). See Continuation Sheet for additional information.
*B6. Construction History: Construction history is based on historic and current aerials. Building records for the subject property were
not on file. The subject property was improved with the construction of a single-family residence in 1953 by an unidentified builder. The 10578
Slover Avenue property is first mentioned by the San Bernardino Sun in 1955. The dwelling and the ADU first appear on a 1959 aerial of the
area. Based on historic aerials, the dwelling featured an irregular floorplan and a hipped roof. The fenestration likely consisted of wood-
framed or aluminum single-hung / sliding sash window units, which were later replaced with vinyl sliding sash units at an unidentified date. No
further alterations were identified.
*B7. Moved? ý No o Yes o Unknown Date: N/A Original Location: N/A
*B8. Related Features: None
B9a. Architect: Not Identified b. Builder: Not Identified
*B10. Significance: Theme: N/A Area: N/A
Period of Significance: N/A Property Type: SIngle-Family / Commercial Applicable Criteria: Local Register / CRHR Ineligible
DPR 523J (09/2013) *Required Information
*Map Name: Fontana *Scale: 1:24,000 *Map Date: 2021
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LOCATION MAP
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Resource Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
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Site Plan
Parcel Boundaries:
Dwelling-1953:
Addition-ca.1959:
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P3a. Description Continued from page 1.
The single-family dwelling is a modest one-story residence with an asymmetrical façade and an irregular shaped floorplan sited on a
concrete foundation. The cross gable roof is topped with composite shingles and has a slight eave overhang. The exterior is clad in
stucco painted off-white and features vinyl sliding sash windows and carport located on the south elevation. The ADU faces the west
elevation of the main dwelling and features a moderately pitched side gabled roof topped with composite shingles, vinyl window
units, a stucco façade painted in tan, a chimney located on the south elevation, and shed roof extension over the main entryway.
Visible characteristics of the Ranch architectural style include: a horizontal floorplan, one-story in height, cross gable roof, and
stucco façade.
Current views of the property are included below and in the following pages.
View southwest of the east elevation. The ADU is visible in the background.
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B10. Significance Continued from page 2:
Brief Overview of the City of Fontana
The City of Fontana is located in the northern portion of San Bernardino Valley along the southern foothills of the San Gabriel
Mountains in San Bernardino County. It is bordered to the east by the City of Rialto, to the west by Rancho Cucamonga, and to the
south by the Jurupa Valley. The region is part of a flat and southward sloping alluvial plain, with elevations ranging between 1,200-
feet to 2,000-feet above sea level. The region’s major water source comes from the Lytle Creek located east of the city. Lytle Creek is
the largest tributary source emanating from the San Gabriel Mountains that joins with the Santa Ana River. The city is located in a
semi-permanent high-pressure zone and experiences a mild and tempered climate ranging between 43 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
The region’s main transportation corridors include Interstates 15, 10, and 210. For much of its history, the area remained relatively
unchanged, with intermittent settlement occurring until the beginning of the 20th century.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditionally occupied by the native Gabrielino-Tongva and Serrano people. The two
groups occupied the San Bernardino Valley seasonally and maintained a semi-sedentary settlement system. Although the
Gabrielino territory was primarily centered in the Los Angeles Basin and the Serrano territory in the San Bernardino Mountains, both
groups adjoined and overlapped each other in the San Bernardino Valley. A significant amount of trade was conducted between the
two groups, as well as with neighboring groups such as the Cahuilla, Mohave, and Chemehuevi. The Mojave Trail was just one of a
vast network of prehistoric trails that once spanned throughout the region, facilitating trade, communication, hunting, war,
diplomacy and cultural interaction. Native American trails were later utilized by early European and American explorers, who
adapted them to fit their own political, social and economic needs.
During the late 18th century, European exploration of the San Bernardino Valley commenced. The earliest reported exploration
occurred during the Spanish occupation of California. In 1771, Father Francisco Garces was the first European to pass through the
area. Garces was a Franciscan missionary and explorer who made several expeditions through the region. During his expeditions he
managed to establish peaceful relationships with the tribes he encountered along his journey. He later served as a guide to Spanish
explorer Juan Bautista De Anza. In 1772, Garces was followed by Pedro Fages, a Spanish soldier who would later become governor
of Alta California. Fages is reported to have reached the region in search of military deserters from the San Diego Presidio.
As Spanish exploration of the region increased, California missions were founded to convert Native Americans to Catholicism and to
expand European territory. The mission system of Alta California was led by Franciscan missionaries who carefully selected lands
located near major water sources and with ample land for agriculture. With the establishment of the missions an economy of
agriculture, ranching, and trade emerged. Each mission owned a number of ranches where they raised livestock and crops. The most
extensive ranchlands in the whole mission system belong to Mission San Gabriel, located in present-day Los Angeles County,
extending over 2,100 square miles.
In 1819, Rancho San Bernardino was established by Mission San Gabriel. It encompassed much of the San Bernardino Valley,
including the area that would become the City of Fontana. The region was initially explored in 1810 by the mission and found to be a
suitable location for agricultural and social endeavors. Ranch labor was often carried out by Native American populations. Ranches
often served as industrial-agricultural schools where indigenous communities were taught manual trades such as carpentry, tanning,
weaving, and farming. However, ownership of the ranch was short-lived following Mexico’s independence from Spain.
In 1821, California mission lands were confiscated by the new Mexican government and later redistributed to political favorites. The
Mexican government issued more than 500 land grants of former mission lands to prominent families to encourage settlement and
agricultural development of Alta California. Land grants were carefully documented on maps known as diseños, that delineated the
boundaries of each grant. In 1842, Jose Del Carmen Lugo and his three sons were formally granted the lands of Rancho San
Bernardino by Governor Alvarado. The rancho encompassed a total of 35,509-acres and extended through a large portion of the San
Bernardino Valley, encompassing the present-day cities of Fontana, Rialto, Redlands, Colton, and San Bernardino.
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During the 1830s and 1840s, as settlement in the region increased, Mexican ranchos were subjected to a series of attacks by Native
American populations. Ranchos located in remote areas, such as the San Bernardino Valley, were especially vulnerable. Native
American raids often resulted in large numbers of livestock being taken or in the death of ranchers. Landowners petitioned the
Mexican authorities for help and, as a result, military expeditions were sent out to the San Bernardino Valley. Settlement along the
Cajon Pass was also encouraged by larger rancheros in an effort to ward off further raids from coming into the valley.
In 1843, the Mexican government granted Michael Claringbund White the rights to the Muscupiabe Rancho. White, also known as
Miguel Blanco, was a former English sailor who migrated from New Mexico to California in the 1840s following the separation of
Texas from Mexico. The Muscupiabe Rancho was located adjacent to the Cajon Pass and neighbored Rancho San Bernardino to the
east. The rancho encompassed approximately 30,145-acres. White remained on the rancho with his family for only nine months and
was forced to leave after all his livestock was stolen.
During the 1850s, following California’s admission into the Union as the 31st state, the San Bernardino Valley became the
headquarters of a Mormon colony. The region was viewed as a desirable location to establish a base where supplies could be
gathered for the Mormon heartland in Utah with its close proximity to both a reliable route through the Cajon Pass and to the port of
San Pedro in Los Angeles. Mormon Battalions were sent out to scout the valley for potential locations, including one led by Captain
Andrew Lytle for whom Lytle Creek is named. On September 22, 1851, Rancho San Bernardino was purchased for $77,000 from the
Lugo family by the Mormon church. Within two years the region was transformed from a former Mexican Rancho to the largest
Anglo-American settlement in California, boasting a population of over 1,000. Mormon settlers established farmsteads within
Rancho San Bernardino, including Rancho Muscupiabe. By the end of 1856, the colony was reported to have a population of 3,000
inhabitants, rivaling the population of Los Angeles. However, after six years the President of the Mormon church, Brigham Young,
recalled the colony to Utah. Between 1857 and 1858, California saw the evacuation of the Mormon community in the San Bernardino
Valley.
Following the mass exodus of the Mormon community, the region was once again transformed with the enactment of the 1862
Homestead Act. Under the Homestead Act, large tracts of U. S. Government land were made available for homesteading in the San
Bernardino Valley, resulting in the development of desert communities such as the Grapeland District. The Grapeland District,
located in present-day Fontana, encompassed more than 10,000-acres. It was named for the grape and raisin vines planted in the
area between 1860 and 1890s.Transportation networks such as the Mojave Trail intersected the area, further facilitating settlement.
Early settlers of the district included the Perdew family who settled in the area between the 1860s and 1880s and established the
community's first school and post office. Notable members of the family included Alexander Garrison Perdew of Ohio, his son
Joseph Edward Perdew, and Greenberry Ferdinand Ruidoux Benton Perdew of Iowa. Alexander and his wife Sarah settled in the area
in 1866 and Greenberry Perdew arrived in ca.1880. During the 1880s, the family began patenting lands around Section 18 and
construction of an irrigation ditch, known as Perdew Ditch, located north of present-day Interstate 15. Towards the end of the
century the family had acquired most of the lands in Section 18.
By the 1880s, the construction of the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Railroads supplanted the Mojave Trail as the primary mode of
transportation. In 1887, a railroad station was established in the Grapeland District and was named Rosena. The introduction of the
railroad led to the development of new settlements in the San Bernardino Valley. That same year the Semi-Tropic Water and Land
Company was formed for the purpose of purchasing land and encouraging settlement of the area. After its formation, the company
purchased 285,000 acres of land near the mouth of Lytle Creek and acquired the water rights. As a result, the Rialto, Bloomington,
and Fontana townsites were laid out. Dwellings were constructed in the popular architectural styles of the era including Victorian,
Mediterranean, Spanish Revival, Mission Revival, and later the Craftsman style.
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While the towns of Rialto and Bloomington saw some growth, little development occurred in the area that would become the City of
Fontana. One of the reasons for its lack of development was due to an insufficient and unreliable water supply. In 1890, the
Grapeland Irrigation District was established, with Alexander Perdew as Director. Although the district constructed a number of
water conveyance systems throughout the area during the 1890s, improper management could not overcome the satisfaction of
potential customers. By 1901, the Grapeland Irrigation District lost its water rights to Lytle Creek and the district was disbanded.
Following the water district’s collapse, further development of the area did not resume until the formation of the Fontana
Development Company. In 1905, Azariel Blanchard (A.B.) Miller, a rancher and entrepreneur, arrived in the area and purchased
17,000-acres of land. Through the Fontana Development Company, Miller promoted the area as a community of affordable and
productive small-scale farming. By the 1920s, the area was transformed into a diverse agricultural center with citrus, grapes, poultry,
and livestock as its key commodities. On June 7, 1913, the Fontana townsite was founded. Much of the town's development
occurred in close proximity to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks.
During the 1930s, economic growth of the region decreased, but later picked back up following World War II. The expansion of the
area was spurred by the establishment of the Kaiser Steel Company. In 1942, Henry J. Kaiser established the first steel plant west of
the Mississippi River in Fontana. From the company plant, steel plates were manufactured and distrubuted to naval shipyards for the
construction of wartime ships during World War II. Fontana quickly became the west coast's leading steel producer and the plant
remained open until 1984. The establishment of the company created much needed jobs and consequently spurred residential and
commericial developments in the area.
By the late 1940s, the area began to succumb to urban sprawl, resulting in the decline of the agricultural industry. As the population
increased, Fontana was further subdivided and new subdivisions replaced agricultural lands. Shopping centers, housing, and logistics
industry were constructed on former poultry farms and citrus groves. Architectural styles such as the Ranch and Minimal Traditional
style were introduced in residential construction. Additionally, the construction of major transportation networks such as Interstate
15, Interstate 10, and State Route 210 further stimulated Fontana's growth.
On June 25, 1952, Fontana was officially incorporated as a city. By the 1960s, Fontana experienced unparalleled growth and new
industrial and commerical developments were established in the city, including the Kaiser Permanente Hospital facility, one of the
largest medical facilities in the region. During the 1980s, the area transitioned into an affordable suburb, where most of its residents
commuted to jobs outside the city. In 2000, the area was named as one of the fastest growing cities in Southern California. Today,
the City of Fontana is known as the "crossroads of the Inland Empire" due to its geographical location and has a population that
exceeds 200,000. The city's shipping and trucking industry play a major role in the local economy.
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Ranch Style
The Ranch style house first emerged in the early 1930s when architect Cliff May designed the first of its kind in San Diego, California.
Initially designed to be low-cost tract housing, the Ranch style was not intended to be eye-catching. Its low-profile appearance and
plain use of materials was a precursor architectural style to the post-World War II building boom and extended the Minimal
Traditional-style aesthetic that had been popularized in the 1930s and 1940s. With deep eaves and long horizontal frames, Ranch
style homes gave Americans an easily constructed dwelling suitable for mass production.
Typically having a deep setback from the street, the horizontality of the house stretched interior spaces in a linear, L-shaped, U-
shaped, or H-shaped fashion. The Ranch style embraced the outdoors through redefining courtyards and patios as out-door
“rooms.” New meaning was given to the roles and location of rooms. The kitchen was brought forward to the front and rear of the
dwelling. Ranch style homes typically had open floor plans, combining the kitchen, dining, and living room into one communal
family area. These features were popular with parents of the postwar baby boomer generation. As a result, the Ranch style
dominated residential tracts developed in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s throughout the United States.
Character-defining features of the Ranch include:
• One-story in height,
• Large, landscaped yards,
• Horizontal, angular massing,
• Hipped, cross-gabled, or side-gabled roofs, with moderate to wide eave overhang,
• Large windows, often aluminum framed, with or without mullions,
• Single car carport or garage sometimes attached to primary façade or in rear, rarely a two-car garage is present,
• Wood, brick, stucco, and stone wall cladding.
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Property Ownership History
In 1953, the subject property was improved with the construction of a one-story single-family residence constructed in the Ranch
architectural style. In 1955, the property is first identified under the ownership of Raymond C. Hustad. Born in 1919, Mr. Hustad
was a native of Webster, South Dakota. During the 1940s, Mr. Hustad relocated to the west coast where he settled in Los
Angeles, California. In 1945, he married Catherine M. Boyco of Pennsylvania in New York City.1 During the 1950s, the couple
moved to Fontana where they later purchased the subject property. Under their ownership, the couple rented the accessory
dwelling unit (ADU) located directly behind the main residence and listed as 10578 ½ Citrus Avenue. Between 1955 and 1958,
they briefly rented the ADU to three individuals: David Wright in 1955, Roger Frankie in 1957, and Eugene Kepner in 1958.2
In 1967, the property was acquired from Mr. Hustad by Mildred D. S. Shearer.3 Little information was identified for Mrs. Shearer.
Between 1968 and 1973, property ownership was not identified.
In 1974, the property was acquired by Michael L. Bench and his wife Nancy. Mr. Bench was born in 1955 in Modesto, California.4
He was a graduate of Downey High School and a member of the First Southern Baptist Church. In 1974, Mr. Bench married Nancy
M. Greer of Stanislaus, California.5 Following their marriage, the couple purchased the subject property. On January 13, 1975, Mr.
Bench enlisted in the United States Army. In June of that year, Mr. Bench was involved in a serious traffic accident in Modesto.6
On June 2, 1975, Mr. Bench died at the age of 20.7 Following his death, Mrs. Bench sold the subject property in 1976.
Between 1976 and 2022, the property was under the ownership of the Leonard L. Harvey family. Born in 1929, Mr. Harvey was a
native of Pierre, South Dakota.8 During the 1940s, Mr. Harvey relocated to California where he enlisted in the United States Navy
during World War II.9 Following the war, Mr. Harvey married Joyce F. Shelton in Orange County, California in 1952.10 In 1956, Mr.
Harvey relocated to Fontana where he was employed as a heavy equipment operator and a member of the Union Local No. 12.11
In 1995, Mr. Harvey passed away at the age of 65 in Fontana. Following his death, the subject property was transferred to his
family. The property remained under the Harvey family’s ownership until 2022 when it was acquired by the LIT Industrial Limited
Partnership. The property continues under their ownership to this day. No further information was identified.
See Table 1 on the following page for property ownership history.
1 New York City Municipal Archives; New York, New York; Borough: Manhattan; Volume Number: 38
2 “Wright,” San Bernardino Sun, June 19, 1955; “Frankie,” San Bernardino Sun, August 22, 1957; “Kepner,” San Bernardino Sun, October 23, 1958.
3 Redlands Daily Facts, June 8, 1967.
4 Modesto Bee, June 4, 1975.
5 Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.
6 Modesto Bee, June 4, 1975.
7 Ancestry.com. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations,
Inc., 2011.
8 “Leonard L. Harvey,” San Bernardino Sun, January 4, 1995.
9 Ancestry.com. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations,
Inc., 2011.
10 Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1949-1959 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
11 “Leonard L. Harvey,” San Bernardino Sun, January 4, 1995.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 6
Resource Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
Table 1. Partial Ownership History
Date Owner Source
1955-1967 Raymond Hustad San Bernardino Sun
1967 Mildred D. S. Shearer Redlands Daily Facts
1974-1976 Michael L. Bench and Nancy Louise
Bench
San Bernardino Sun
San Bernardino County Property Information Management
1976-1988 Leonard L. Harvey and Joyce F.
Harvey
Parcel Quest
San Bernardino County Property Information Management
1988-1999
Leonard L. Harvey, Joyce F. Harvey,
Sherrie Harvey, and Leonard L. Jr.
Harvey
San Bernardino County Property Information Management
1999-2022 Leonard L. Harvey Jr. San Bernardino County Property Information Management
2022-Present LIT Industrial Limited Partnership Parcel Quest
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 6
Resource Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
LOCAL REGISTER ELIGIBILITY REVIEW - CITY OF FONTANA HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGNATION CRITERIA (SECTION 5-
355).
Local Register Criterion 1: It has a special historical, archeological, cultural, architectural, community or aesthetic value.
Research does not indicate that the subject property has a special historical, archaeological, or cultural history, nor does it have a
high architectural, community, or aesthetic value. Constructed 1953, the dwelling is a modest one-story residence built in the Ranch
architectural style. The dwelling was constructed at a time when Fontana was transitioning from a largely agrarian society to a dense
suburban development. During the 1950s, agricultural lands were gradually replaced by new residential, commercial, and industrial-
use properties to accommodate the population boom that occurred following World War II. Architectural styles such as the Ranch
and Minimal Traditional style were introduced in residential construction. The construction of larger and improved transportation
networks further stimulated Fontana’s development and growth. By the 1980s, the area transformed into an important commuter
city, with new residents relocating to the area in search of affordable housing.
Although the subject property was improved during the early suburbanization of Fontana, no specific information was identified
to indicate that the property, in and of itself, exemplifies or represents a special element of the City or California’s history. The
subject property is one of many residential use properties constructed in the area between the 1950s and 1970s. For this reason,
Urbana determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 1.
Local Register Criterion 2: It is identified with persons, a business use or events significant in local, state or national history.
Research does not indicate that the 10578 Citrus Avenue property is associated with individuals or a business significant in local,
state, or national history. For this reason, Urbana determined the property does not have a significant documentation under
Criterion 2.
Local Register Criterion 3: It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is a valuable
example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship.
Under Local Register Criterion 3, the subject dwelling does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or
method of construction. Constructed in 1953, the dwelling is a modest one-story residence built in the Ranch architectural style. The
dwelling features an asymmetrical façade, an irregular shaped floorplan sited on a concrete foundation, a cross gable roof topped
with composite shingles, a stucco façade, vinyl sliding sash windows, and a carport. Visible characteristics of the Ranch architectural
style include: a horizontal floorplan, one-story in height, a cross gable roof, and a stucco façade. A one-story ADU is located directly
west of the main dwelling and was constructed in a similar architectural style.
Although the house continues to reflect the Ranch style, it is not a distinctive representation of the architectural style. The dwelling
is a modest example and does not present any exemplary or artistic features to distinguish the property from other Ranch style
properties constructed contemporaneously in the area. For this reason, Urbana determined that the 10578 Citrus Avenue property is
not eligible under Criterion 3.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 6
Resource Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
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Local Register Criterion 4: It has a unique location or singular physical characteristic that represents an established and familiar
visible feature of a neighborhood or community or the city.
The subject property is located in a light industrial / commericial use neighborhood with some single-family residences within the
vicinity. The property is not located in a unique location nor is it within the proximity of a designated historic district. The property is
not eligible under Criterion 4.
Local Register Criterion 5: Its integrity as a natural environment or feature strongly contributes to the well-being of residents or a
neighborhood of the city.
Under Local Register Criterion 5, the subject property does not contribute to the quality of life of the people of Fontana. The
property is not eligible under Criterion 5.
Local Register Criterion 6: It is a geographically definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or objects
that are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by plan or physical development.
The subject property is not located in a geographically definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or
objects that are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by plan or physical development. Additionally, the property is not
located an established historic district. Therefore, the property is not eligible under Criterion 6.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 6
Resource Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
CALIFORNIA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES (CRHR) ELIGIBILTY REVIEW
CRHR Criterion 1: Association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California’s history and
cultural heritage.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 1. Research does not indicate that the subject property qualifies for designation under
Criterion 1. The subject property is one of many Ranch style residences constructed in the area between the 1950s and 1970s. For
this reason, Urbana determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 1.
CRHR Criterion 2: Association with the lives of persons important in California’s past.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 2. Research does not indicate that the subject property qualifies for designation under
Criterion 2. The 10578 Citrus Avenue property is not associated with the lives of persons important to local or California history.
Little information was found on the owners and occupants. Therefore, the subject property does not qualify under Criterion 2.
CRHR Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or represent the work of an
important creative individual or possess high artistic values.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 3. Under Criterion 3, the building is not the work of a master and does not possess high artistic
values and does not rise to a level beyond the ordinary. While the dwelling does exhibit characteristics of the Ranch architectural
style, these features are considered common and visible in many other properties of similar construction. For this reason, Urbana
determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 3.
CRHR Criterion 4: Potential to yield information important in prehistory or history.
The subject property is not eligible under Criterion 4 as it is unlikely to yield information important in prehistory or history.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 6
Resource Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
INTEGRITY
Integrity is the ability to physically convey significance. Evaluation of integrity must always be grounded in an understanding of a
resource’s physical features and how they relate to its significance. To retain historic integrity, a resource will possess several, and
usually most of the following seven aspects of integrity: location, materials, design, setting, workmanship, feeling, and association. If
it is determined that a resource is eligible for designation because it meets one or more of the adopted designation criteria, the
integrity of the resource must be evaluated. Integrity is the ability to convey its significance. Only after the historic significance of the
resource is fully established can the issue of integrity be addressed.
The 10578 Citrus Avenue property has not been found by Urbana to be individually eligible for designation under any of the Local
Register or CRHR criteria. Further integrity analysis is not merited.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 6
Resource Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
*B12. References (Continued from page 2):
Ancestry.com. A variety of records were accessed online in July 2022 at: http://home.ancestry.com/. These
include city directories, voter registration records, military records, and United States Census Data.
Anicic, John Charles Jr. Images of America: Fontana. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2005.
City of Fontana. Building Permits for 16025 Slover Ave. On file at the City of Fontana, Building Division.
California Office of Historic Preservation. California Register and National Register: A Comparison. Technical
Assistance Series 6. (1999). Office of Historic Preservation, Sacramento.
County of San Bernardino, Property Information Management System. Website: (n.d.). Accessed August 2022.
http://www.sbcounty.gov/assessor/pims/PIMSINTERFACE.ASPX.
National Park Service. National Register Bulletin 16A: How to Complete the National Register Registration Form.” Washington DC:
US Dept. of the Interior, 1991.
Nationwide Environmental Title Research. Historic Aerials. Website, (1999). Accessed August 2022.
https://www.historicaerials.com/.
University of California Santa Barbara Library. Frame Finder. Website (n.d.). Accessed August 2022.
https://mil.library.ucsb.edu/ap_indexes/FrameFinder/.
U.S. Department of the Interior. Earth Explorer. Website (n.d.) Accessed August 2022.
https://earthexplorer.usgs.gov/.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 6
Resource Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
Assessor's Parcel Map
The subject building is located on Lot 841 of the Semi-Tropic Land & Water Company Subdivision.
Source: February 2004 Semi-Tropic Land & Water Company Subdivision, Assessor’s Map Book 0237 Page 11, County of San
Bernardino Assessor’s Office.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 6
Resource Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
Historic Aerials
1948 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. Citrus trees were once located on the property and neighboring parcels.
During the early 1900s, the area was largely defined as an agrarian society that was dedicated to the cultivation of crops such as
citrus and grapes, and the production of livestock and poultry. By the 1950s, new industries, such the Kaiser Steel Company, spurring
increased growth and development in Fontana. As a result, agricultural lands were gradually replaced by new residential,
commericial, and industrial-use properties, to accommodate the population boom that occurred following World War II. In 1953, the
subject property was improved by the construction of a single-family residence constructed in the Ranch architectural style. The red
box highlights the approximate location of the subject property.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 6
Resource Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
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1953 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. The subject property was improved with the construction of a single-family
residence in 1953. The dwelling first appears on the 1953 aerial of the area.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 6
Resource Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
1959 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. The ADU first appears on the 1959 aerial of the area.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 6
Resource Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
1961 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 6
Resource Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
1980 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 6
Resource Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
Newspaper and Genealogical Database Search Results for Owners and Occupant
Between 1955 and 1958, they briefly rented the ADU to three individuals: David Wright in 1955, Roger Frankie in 1957, and
Eugene Kepner in 1958.
Source: San Bernardino Sun, August 15, 1957.
Between 1955 and 1958, they briefly rented the ADU to three individuals: David Wright in 1955, Roger Frankie in 1957, and
Eugene Kepner in 1958.
Source: San Bernardino Sun, October 23, 1958.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 6
Resource Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
Rental listing for the subject property. The dwelling is listed as a 2 bedroom home with a carport.
Source: Los Angeles Times, January 30, 1961.
The subject property has an ADU located to the rear. The ADU is listed as 10578 1/2 Citrus Ave.
Source: San Bernardino Sun, October 5, 1967.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 6
Resource Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
The subject property was under the ownership of Michael L. Bench and his wife Nancy L. Bench between 1974 and 1976
Source: San Bernardino Sun, April 5, 1974.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 6
Resource Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
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DPR 523A (09/2013) *Required information
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PRIMARY RECORD
Review Code Reviewer Date
Resource Name: 10590 Citrus Avenue
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Primary#: N/A
HRI#: N/A
Trinomial #: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: None
Other Listings: Urbana No. 7
*P3b. Resource Attributes: HP22, AH6
*P4. Resources Present: ¨ Building ý Structure o Object o Site o District o Element of District o Other
P5b. Description of Photo: View west of the
east elevation.
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Source:
ýHistoric: 1957; Parcel Quest
o Prehistoric
o Both
*P7. Owner and Address:
LIT Industrial Limited Partnership
1717 Mckinney Ave STE 1900
Fontana, CA. 92335
*P8. Recorded by:
Urbana Preservation & Planning, LLC
www.urbanapreservation.com
*P9. Date Recorded: September 2022
*P10. Survey Type:
Historical Resource Assessment
*P11. Report Citation: None
*P3a. Description: The evaluated property is located on a parcel identified as 237-111-20 and consists of a single-family residence with two
ancillary structures, listed as 10590 Citrus Avenue. The dwelling was constructed 1957 in the Ranch architectural style by an unidentified
builder. The dwelling is sited on a rectangular parcel, approximately 0.71 acres in size, located on the west side of Citrus Avenue. The property
is enclosed on all sides by a fence. The surrounding area is composed of light residential, industrial, and commercial use properties. Over the
years, the property has served as a commercial / industrial use property with a single-family residence. See Continuation Sheet for
additional description.
P1. Other Identifier: None
*P2. Location: o Not for Publication ý Unrestricted
*a. County: San Bernardino
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad: Fontana Date: 2021 T 1S; R 6W; ¼ of ¼ of Sec 25; S. B. B.M.
c. Address: N/A City: Fontana Zip: 92337 d. UTM Zone: 11S, 458093mE / 3769052mN
e. Other Locational Data: The subject property fronts Citrus Avenue and is sited on Lot 841 of the Semi-Tropic Land & Water Co.
Subdivision. Identified as San Bernardino County Assessor's Parcel Number 237-111-20, the property is located towards the south end of the
Fontana city boundaries.
*Attachments: o None ý Location Map ý Continuation Sheet ý Building, Structure, and Object Record
o Archaeological Record o District Record o Linear Feature Record o Milling Station Record o Rock Art
Record o Artifact Record o Photograph Record o Other:
DPR 523B (09/2013) *Required information
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Resource Name: 10590 Citrus Avenue
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(This space reserved for official comments.)
Primary#: N/A
HRI#: N/A
Trinomial #: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: None
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 7
B1. Historic Name: Not Identified
B2. Common Name: 10590 Citrus Avenue
B3. Original Use: Single-family B4. Present Use: Single-family / Commericial
*B5. Architectural Style: Ranch Style
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: N/A
*B12. References: See Continuation Sheet for references.
B13. Remarks: None
*B14. Evaluator: Urbana Preservation & Planning, LLC
www.urbanapreservation.com
*Date of Evaluation: October 2022
The 10590 Citrus Avenue property does not qualify for designation under the City of Fontana's Local Register and CRHR criteria. The property
does not have a special historical, archeological, cultural, architectural, community or aesthetic value (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 1, 4 / 1);it
has not been identified with persons, a business use or events significant in local, state or national history (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 2 / 2);
it does not embody distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of
indigenous materials or craftsmanship (CRHR / Local Register Criterion 3 / 3); it is not located in a unique location or singular physical
characteristic that represents an established and familiar visible feature of a neighborhood or community or the city (Local Register Criterion 4);
the subject property does not contribute to the well-being of the people of Fontana (Local Register Criterion 5); it is not in a geographically
definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or objects that are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by
plan or physical development (Local Register Criterion 6); Lastly, further research and analysis of the subject property is unlikely to yield
information important in prehistory or history (CRHR Criterion 4). See Continuation Sheet for additional information.
*B6. Construction History: Construction history is based on the property building permits and historic and current aerials. The subject
property was improved with the construction of a single-family residence in 1957 by an unidentified builder. The dwelling and ADU appear on
a 1959 aerial of the area. Based on the historic aerial, the dwelling featured an irregular floorplan and a hipped roof. The fenestration likely
consisted of wood-framed or aluminum single-hung / sliding sash window units, which were later replaced with vinyl sliding sash units at an
unidentified date. By 1961, a shed roof extension was added to the southwest corner of the dwelling and visible in an aerial of the surrounding
area. In the 1980s, a detached two-car garage and a pool were added to the subject property.
In 2011, three permits were submitted to the city for plumbing, electrical, and for the addition of a steel fence / gate (Permit No. PMT11-
02082, PMT11-02495, PMT11-02495). In 2013, four permits were submitted to the city to install a steel fence at three locations, for electrical,
to convert the existing two-car garage into a family room, and a building permit for a covered patio / pole structure attached to the ADU
(Permit No. BLD13-000788, PMT 11-02581, BLD13-003059, and BLD13-000788). No additional permits or alterations were identified.
*B7. Moved? ý No o Yes o Unknown Date: N/A Original Location: N/A
*B8. Related Features: None
B9a. Architect: Not Identified b. Builder: Not Identified
*B10. Significance: Theme: N/A Area: N/A
Period of Significance: N/A Property Type: SIngle-Family / Commercial Applicable Criteria: Local Register / CRHR Ineligible
DPR 523J (09/2013) *Required Information
*Map Name: Fontana *Scale: 1:24,000 *Map Date: 2021
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
LOCATION MAP
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No. 7
Resource Name: 10590 Citrus Avenue
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Primary Record Information Continued:
Site Plan
Parcel Boundaries: Pole Structure- 2013:
Dwelling-1957:
ADU-ca.1959:
Garage-ca.1980s:
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 6
Resource Name: 10578 Citrus Avenue
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Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 7
Resource Name: 10590 Citrus Avenue
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Primary Record Information Continued:
P3a. Description Continued from page 1.
The single-family dwelling is a one-story residence with an asymmetrical façade and an irregular shaped floorplan sited on a
concrete foundation. The hipped roof is topped with terracotta tile shingles and has a slight eave overhang. The exterior is clad in
stucco painted peach and features vinyl multi-lite windows, two roof eyebrows located on the south and north elevations, a shed
roof extension supported by stone columns and a covered patio located on the west elevation, a stone veneer, stone chimney, a
Palladian-like window, and a recessed main entryway located on the east elevation. The two ancillary structures are located to the
rear of the main dwelling and include: a pole structure with attached ADU, and a detached garage. An irregular shaped pool is
flanked by the main dwelling and the ancillary structures. A concrete driveway spans along the entire length of the south elevation.
Visible characteristics of the Ranch architectural style include: a horizontal floorplan, one-story in height, a hipped roof, stone
veneer, and stucco façade.
Current views of the property are included in the following pages.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 7
Resource Name: 10590 Citrus Avenue
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Primary Record Information Continued:
View north of the south and rear (west) elevations.
View northeast of the rear portion of the property. The pole structure with attached ADU and detached garage are visible in the
photograph.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 7
Resource Name: 10590 Citrus Avenue
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B10. Significance Continued from page 2:
Brief Overview of the City of Fontana
The City of Fontana is located in the northern portion of San Bernardino Valley along the southern foothills of the San Gabriel
Mountains in San Bernardino County. It is bordered to the east by the City of Rialto, to the west by Rancho Cucamonga, and to the
south by the Jurupa Valley. The region is part of a flat and southward sloping alluvial plain, with elevations ranging between 1,200-
feet to 2,000-feet above sea level. The region’s major water source comes from the Lytle Creek located east of the city. Lytle Creek is
the largest tributary source emanating from the San Gabriel Mountains that joins with the Santa Ana River. The city is located in a
semi-permanent high-pressure zone and experiences a mild and tempered climate ranging between 43 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
The region’s main transportation corridors include Interstates 15, 10, and 210. For much of its history, the area remained relatively
unchanged, with intermittent settlement occurring until the beginning of the 20th century.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditionally occupied by the native Gabrielino-Tongva and Serrano people. The two
groups occupied the San Bernardino Valley seasonally and maintained a semi-sedentary settlement system. Although the
Gabrielino territory was primarily centered in the Los Angeles Basin and the Serrano territory in the San Bernardino Mountains, both
groups adjoined and overlapped each other in the San Bernardino Valley. A significant amount of trade was conducted between the
two groups, as well as with neighboring groups such as the Cahuilla, Mohave, and Chemehuevi. The Mojave Trail was just one of a
vast network of prehistoric trails that once spanned throughout the region, facilitating trade, communication, hunting, war,
diplomacy and cultural interaction. Native American trails were later utilized by early European and American explorers, who
adapted them to fit their own political, social and economic needs.
During the late 18th century, European exploration of the San Bernardino Valley commenced. The earliest reported exploration
occurred during the Spanish occupation of California. In 1771, Father Francisco Garces was the first European to pass through the
area. Garces was a Franciscan missionary and explorer who made several expeditions through the region. During his expeditions he
managed to establish peaceful relationships with the tribes he encountered along his journey. He later served as a guide to Spanish
explorer Juan Bautista De Anza. In 1772, Garces was followed by Pedro Fages, a Spanish soldier who would later become governor
of Alta California. Fages is reported to have reached the region in search of military deserters from the San Diego Presidio.
As Spanish exploration of the region increased, California missions were founded to convert Native Americans to Catholicism and to
expand European territory. The mission system of Alta California was led by Franciscan missionaries who carefully selected lands
located near major water sources and with ample land for agriculture. With the establishment of the missions an economy of
agriculture, ranching, and trade emerged. Each mission owned a number of ranches where they raised livestock and crops. The most
extensive ranchlands in the whole mission system belong to Mission San Gabriel, located in present-day Los Angeles County,
extending over 2,100 square miles.
In 1819, Rancho San Bernardino was established by Mission San Gabriel. It encompassed much of the San Bernardino Valley,
including the area that would become the City of Fontana. The region was initially explored in 1810 by the mission and found to be a
suitable location for agricultural and social endeavors. Ranch labor was often carried out by Native American populations. Ranches
often served as industrial-agricultural schools where indigenous communities were taught manual trades such as carpentry, tanning,
weaving, and farming. However, ownership of the ranch was short-lived following Mexico’s independence from Spain.
In 1821, California mission lands were confiscated by the new Mexican government and later redistributed to political favorites. The
Mexican government issued more than 500 land grants of former mission lands to prominent families to encourage settlement and
agricultural development of Alta California. Land grants were carefully documented on maps known as diseños, that delineated the
boundaries of each grant. In 1842, Jose Del Carmen Lugo and his three sons were formally granted the lands of Rancho San
Bernardino by Governor Alvarado. The rancho encompassed a total of 35,509-acres and extended through a large portion of the San
Bernardino Valley, encompassing the present-day cities of Fontana, Rialto, Redlands, Colton, and San Bernardino.
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During the 1830s and 1840s, as settlement in the region increased, Mexican ranchos were subjected to a series of attacks by Native
American populations. Ranchos located in remote areas, such as the San Bernardino Valley, were especially vulnerable. Native
American raids often resulted in large numbers of livestock being taken or in the death of ranchers. Landowners petitioned the
Mexican authorities for help and, as a result, military expeditions were sent out to the San Bernardino Valley. Settlement along the
Cajon Pass was also encouraged by larger rancheros in an effort to ward off further raids from coming into the valley.
In 1843, the Mexican government granted Michael Claringbund White the rights to the Muscupiabe Rancho. White, also known as
Miguel Blanco, was a former English sailor who migrated from New Mexico to California in the 1840s following the separation of
Texas from Mexico. The Muscupiabe Rancho was located adjacent to the Cajon Pass and neighbored Rancho San Bernardino to the
east. The rancho encompassed approximately 30,145-acres. White remained on the rancho with his family for only nine months and
was forced to leave after all his livestock was stolen.
During the 1850s, following California’s admission into the Union as the 31st state, the San Bernardino Valley became the
headquarters of a Mormon colony. The region was viewed as a desirable location to establish a base where supplies could be
gathered for the Mormon heartland in Utah with its close proximity to both a reliable route through the Cajon Pass and to the port of
San Pedro in Los Angeles. Mormon Battalions were sent out to scout the valley for potential locations, including one led by Captain
Andrew Lytle for whom Lytle Creek is named. On September 22, 1851, Rancho San Bernardino was purchased for $77,000 from the
Lugo family by the Mormon church. Within two years the region was transformed from a former Mexican Rancho to the largest
Anglo-American settlement in California, boasting a population of over 1,000. Mormon settlers established farmsteads within
Rancho San Bernardino, including Rancho Muscupiabe. By the end of 1856, the colony was reported to have a population of 3,000
inhabitants, rivaling the population of Los Angeles. However, after six years the President of the Mormon church, Brigham Young,
recalled the colony to Utah. Between 1857 and 1858, California saw the evacuation of the Mormon community in the San Bernardino
Valley.
Following the mass exodus of the Mormon community, the region was once again transformed with the enactment of the 1862
Homestead Act. Under the Homestead Act, large tracts of U. S. Government land were made available for homesteading in the San
Bernardino Valley, resulting in the development of desert communities such as the Grapeland District. The Grapeland District,
located in present-day Fontana, encompassed more than 10,000-acres. It was named for the grape and raisin vines planted in the
area between 1860 and 1890s.Transportation networks such as the Mojave Trail intersected the area, further facilitating settlement.
Early settlers of the district included the Perdew family who settled in the area between the 1860s and 1880s and established the
community's first school and post office. Notable members of the family included Alexander Garrison Perdew of Ohio, his son
Joseph Edward Perdew, and Greenberry Ferdinand Ruidoux Benton Perdew of Iowa. Alexander and his wife Sarah settled in the area
in 1866 and Greenberry Perdew arrived in ca.1880. During the 1880s, the family began patenting lands around Section 18 and
construction of an irrigation ditch, known as Perdew Ditch, located north of present-day Interstate 15. Towards the end of the
century the family had acquired most of the lands in Section 18.
By the 1880s, the construction of the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Railroads supplanted the Mojave Trail as the primary mode of
transportation. In 1887, a railroad station was established in the Grapeland District and was named Rosena. The introduction of the
railroad led to the development of new settlements in the San Bernardino Valley. That same year the Semi-Tropic Water and Land
Company was formed for the purpose of purchasing land and encouraging settlement of the area. After its formation, the company
purchased 285,000 acres of land near the mouth of Lytle Creek and acquired the water rights. As a result, the Rialto, Bloomington,
and Fontana townsites were laid out. Dwellings were constructed in the popular architectural styles of the era including Victorian,
Mediterranean, Spanish Revival, Mission Revival, and later the Craftsman style.
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While the towns of Rialto and Bloomington saw some growth, little development occurred in the area that would become the City of
Fontana. One of the reasons for its lack of development was due to an insufficient and unreliable water supply. In 1890, the
Grapeland Irrigation District was established, with Alexander Perdew as Director. Although the district constructed a number of
water conveyance systems throughout the area during the 1890s, improper management could not overcome the satisfaction of
potential customers. By 1901, the Grapeland Irrigation District lost its water rights to Lytle Creek and the district was disbanded.
Following the water district’s collapse, further development of the area did not resume until the formation of the Fontana
Development Company. In 1905, Azariel Blanchard (A.B.) Miller, a rancher and entrepreneur, arrived in the area and purchased
17,000-acres of land. Through the Fontana Development Company, Miller promoted the area as a community of affordable and
productive small-scale farming. By the 1920s, the area was transformed into a diverse agricultural center with citrus, grapes, poultry,
and livestock as its key commodities. On June 7, 1913, the Fontana townsite was founded. Much of the town's development
occurred in close proximity to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks.
During the 1930s, economic growth of the region decreased, but later picked back up following World War II. The expansion of the
area was spurred by the establishment of the Kaiser Steel Company. In 1942, Henry J. Kaiser established the first steel plant west of
the Mississippi River in Fontana. From the company plant, steel plates were manufactured and distrubuted to naval shipyards for the
construction of wartime ships during World War II. Fontana quickly became the west coast's leading steel producer and the plant
remained open until 1984. The establishment of the company created much needed jobs and consequently spurred residential and
commericial developments in the area.
By the late 1940s, the area began to succumb to urban sprawl, resulting in the decline of the agricultural industry. As the population
increased, Fontana was further subdivided and new subdivisions replaced agricultural lands. Shopping centers, housing, and logistics
industry were constructed on former poultry farms and citrus groves. Architectural styles such as the Ranch and Minimal Traditional
style were introduced in residential construction. Additionally, the construction of major transportation networks such as Interstate
15, Interstate 10, and State Route 210 further stimulated Fontana's growth.
On June 25, 1952, Fontana was officially incorporated as a city. By the 1960s, Fontana experienced unparalleled growth and new
industrial and commerical developments were established in the city, including the Kaiser Permanente Hospital facility, one of the
largest medical facilities in the region. During the 1980s, the area transitioned into an affordable suburb, where most of its residents
commuted to jobs outside the city. In 2000, the area was named as one of the fastest growing cities in Southern California. Today,
the City of Fontana is known as the "crossroads of the Inland Empire" due to its geographical location and has a population that
exceeds 200,000. The city's shipping and trucking industry play a major role in the local economy.
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Ranch Style
The Ranch style house first emerged in the early 1930s when architect Cliff May designed the first of its kind in San Diego, California.
Initially designed to be low-cost tract housing, the Ranch style was not intended to be eye-catching. Its low-profile appearance and
plain use of materials was a precursor architectural style to the post-World War II building boom and extended the Minimal
Traditional-style aesthetic that had been popularized in the 1930s and 1940s. With deep eaves and long horizontal frames, Ranch
style homes gave Americans an easily constructed dwelling suitable for mass production.
Typically having a deep setback from the street, the horizontality of the house stretched interior spaces in a linear, L-shaped, U-
shaped, or H-shaped fashion. The Ranch style embraced the outdoors through redefining courtyards and patios as out-door
“rooms.” New meaning was given to the roles and location of rooms. The kitchen was brought forward to the front and rear of the
dwelling. Ranch style homes typically had open floor plans, combining the kitchen, dining, and living room into one communal
family area. These features were popular with parents of the postwar baby boomer generation. As a result, the Ranch style
dominated residential tracts developed in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s throughout the United States.
Character-defining features of the Ranch include:
• One-story in height,
• Large, landscaped yards,
• Horizontal, angular massing,
• Hipped, cross-gabled, or side-gabled roofs, with moderate to wide eave overhang,
• Large windows, often aluminum framed, with or without mullions,
• Single car carport or garage sometimes attached to primary façade or in rear, rarely a two-car garage is present,
• Wood, brick, stucco, and stone wall cladding.
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Property Ownership History
In 1957, the subject property was improved with the construction of a single-family residence constructed in the Ranch
architectural style. Between 1957 and 1973, property ownership was not identified.
In 1974, the property was identified under the ownership of Jimmy L. McDaniel and his wife Marcia. Born in 1945, Mr. Mc. Daniel
was a native of Louisiana. In 1963, he married Marcia C. Turner in Los Angeles, California.1 In 1977, Alvina and Hanson Turner
were added as joint owners of the subject property. During the course of historic research, little information was identified on the
McDaniels and Turners. The property remained under their ownership until 1981, when the property was acquired by Gladys H.
Haywood and her son David.
Between 1981 and 1985, the property was under the ownership of Gladys H. Haywood and her son David J. Haywood. Born in
1907, Mrs. Haywood was a native of Minnesota. During the early 1940s, she relocated to California where she met her husband
John L. Haywood.2 In 1945, the couple had their only son, David J. Haywood.3 During the 1950s, the couple resided in Ontario,
California. In 1980, John L. Haywood passed away at the age of 69. Following his death, Mrs. Haywood acquired the subject
property with her son in 1981. The property remained under their ownership until 1985 when it was sold to Richard D. Shelton
and his wife Deborah.
Between 1985 and 2011, the property was under the ownership of Richard D. and Deborah L. Shelton. Born in 1954, Mr. Shelton
was a native of California.4 In 1976, he married Deborah L. White of San Bernardino County.5 In 1985, the couple relocated from
Rancho Cucamonga to Fontana where they purchased the subject property.6 The property remained under their ownership until
2011, they sold the property to Juan De La Cruz and his wife Elva.
Between 2011 and 2022, the property was under the ownership of Juan and Elva De La Cruz. In 2022, the property was sold to the
LIT Industrial Limited Partnership. The property continues under their ownership to this day. No further information was
identified.
See Table 1 and 2 below for property ownership and permit history.
1 Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.
2 United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of
the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Ontario, San Bernardino, California;
Roll: 2366; Sheet Number: 14; Enumeration District: 36-168.
3 Ibid.
4 Birthdate: 31 May 1954; Birth County: Placer.
5 Birthdate: 7 Dec 1954; Birth County: San Bernardino.
6 Ancestry.com. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
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Table 1. Ownership History
Date Owner Source
1974-1977 Jimmy L. and Marcia C. McDaniel San Bernardino County Property Information Management
1977-1981 Jimmy L. and Marcia C. McDaniel,
and Alvina and Hanson L. Turner San Bernardino County Property Information Management
1981-1985 Gladys H. Haywood, David J.
Haywood San Bernardino County Property Information Management
1985-2011 Richard D. and Deborah L. Shelton Parcel Quest
San Bernardino County Property Information Management
2011-2022 Juan and Elva De La Cruz Parcel Quest
Building Permits
2022-Present LIT Industrial Limited Partnership Parcel Quest
1974-1977 Jimmy L. and Marcia C. McDaniel San Bernardino County Property Information Management
Table 2. Permit History
Date Permitted Work Permit Issued to
6/28/11 Plumbing (Permit #PMT11-02082) Owner: Juan De La Cruz
Contractor: Owner
7/27/11 Electrical (Permit #PMT11-02495) Owner: Juan De La Cruz
Contractor: Owner
8/3/11 Construct 146 FL of 5ft high tubular steel fence & gate
(Permit #PMT11-02495)
Owner: Juan De La Cruz
Contractor: Owner
3/7/13 Building Permit, 408 S. F. covered patio (Permit #BLD13-
000788)
Owner: Juan De La Cruz
Contractor: Owner
5/15/13 Building Permit, tubular steel fence 5ft high and total of
37 ft long at three locations (Permit #BLD13-000788)
Owner: Juan De La Cruz
Contractor: Owner
8/3/13 Remove and replace 200 AMP Electrical Panel and a 100
AMP subpanel in garage and relocate pool equipment
(Permit #PMT11-02581)
Owner: Juan De La Cruz
Contractor: Owner
11/6/13 Building Permit-Convert existing two-car garage into 462
S.F. Family Room (Permit # BLD13-003059)
Owner: Juan De La Cruz
Contractor: Owner
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LOCAL REGISTER ELIGIBILITY REVIEW - CITY OF FONTANA HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGNATION CRITERIA (SECTION 5-
355).
Local Register Criterion 1: It has a special historical, archeological, cultural, architectural, community or aesthetic value.
Research does not indicate that the subject property has a special historical, archaeological, or cultural history, nor does it have a
high architectural, community, or aesthetic value. Constructed in 1957, the dwelling is a modest one-story residence built in the
Ranch architectural style. The dwelling was constructed at a time when Fontana was transitioning from a largely agrarian society to
a dense suburban development. During the 1950s, agricultural lands were gradually replaced by new residential, commercial, and
industrial-use properties to accommodate the population boom that occurred following World War II. Architectural styles such as
the Ranch and Minimal Traditional style were introduced in residential construction. The construction of larger and improved
transportation networks further stimulated Fontana’s development and growth. By the 1980s, the area transformed into an
important commuter city, with new residents relocating to the area in search of affordable housing.
Although the subject property was improved during the early suburbanization of Fontana, no specific information was identified
to indicate that the property, in and of itself, exemplifies or represents a special element of the City or California’s history. The
subject property is one of many residential use properties constructed in the area between the 1950s and 1970s. For this reason,
Urbana determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 1.
Local Register Criterion 2: It is identified with persons, a business use or events significant in local, state or national history.
Research does not indicate that the 10590 Citrus Avenue property is associated with individuals or a business significant in local,
state, or national history. For this reason, Urbana determined the property does not have a significant documentation under
Criterion 2.
Local Register Criterion 3: It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is a valuable
example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship.
Under Local Register Criterion 3, the subject dwelling does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or
method of construction. Constructed in 1957, the dwelling is a modest one-story residence built in the Ranch architectural style. The
dwelling features an asymmetrical façade, an irregular shaped floorplan sited on a concrete foundation, a hipped roof topped with
terracotta shingles, a chimney, a stucco façade, a stone veneer, a stone chimney, a Palladian-like window, vinyl multi-lite windows,
two roof eyebrows located on the south and north elevations, a shed roof extension supported by stone columns and a covered patio
located on the west elevation, and a recessed main entryway located on the east elevation. Visible characteristics of the Ranch
architectural style include: a horizontal floorplan, one-story in height, a hipped roof, a stone veneer, and a stucco façade.
Although the house continues to reflect the Ranch style, it is not a distinctive representation of the architectural style. The dwelling
is a modest example and does not present any exemplary or artistic features to distinguish the property from other Ranch style
properties constructed contemporaneously in the area. For this reason, Urbana determined that the 10590 Citrus Avenue property is
not eligible under Criterion 3.
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Local Register Criterion 4: It has a unique location or singular physical characteristic that represents an established and familiar
visible feature of a neighborhood or community or the city.
The subject property is located in a light industrial / commericial use neighborhood with some single-family residences within the
vicinity. The property is not located in a unique location nor is it within the proximity of a designated historic district. Therefore, the
property is not eligible under Criterion 4.
Local Register Criterion 5: Its integrity as a natural environment or feature strongly contributes to the well-being of residents or a
neighborhood of the city.
Under Local Register Criterion 5, the subject property does not contribute to the quality of life of the people of Fontana. Therefore,
the property is not eligible under Criterion 5.
Local Register Criterion 6: It is a geographically definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or objects
that are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by plan or physical development.
The subject property is not located in a geographically definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures or
objects taht are unified by past events or are unified aesthetically by plan or physical development. Additionally, the property is not
located an established historic district. Therefore, the property is not eligible under Criterion 6.
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CALIFORNIA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES (CRHR) ELIGIBILTY REVIEW
CRHR Criterion 1: Association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California’s history and
cultural heritage.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 1. Research does not indicate that the subject property qualifies for designation under
Criterion 1. The subject property is one of many Ranch style residences constructed in the area between the 1950s and 1970s. For
this reason, Urbana determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 1.
CRHR Criterion 2: Association with the lives of persons important in California’s past.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 2. Research does not indicate that the subject property qualifies for designation under
Criterion 2. The 10590 Citrus Avenue property is not associated with the lives of persons important to local or California history.
Little information was found on the owners and occupants. Therefore, the subject property does not qualify under Criterion 2.
CRHR Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or represent the work of an
important creative individual or possess high artistic values.
This is equivalent to Local Criterion 3. Under Criterion 3, the building is not the work of a master and does not possess high artistic
values and does not rise to a level beyond the ordinary. While the dwelling does exhibit characteristics of the Ranch architectural
style, these features are considered common and visible in many other properties of similar construction. For this reason, Urbana
determined the property is not individually eligible under Criterion 3.
CRHR Criterion 4: Potential to yield information important in prehistory or history.
The subject property is not eligible under Criterion 4 as it is unlikely to yield information important in prehistory or history.
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INTEGRITY
Integrity is the ability to physically convey significance. Evaluation of integrity must always be grounded in an understanding of a
resource’s physical features and how they relate to its significance. To retain historic integrity, a resource will possess several, and
usually most of the following seven aspects of integrity: location, materials, design, setting, workmanship, feeling, and association. If
it is determined that a resource is eligible for designation because it meets one or more of the adopted designation criteria, the
integrity of the resource must be evaluated. Integrity is the ability to convey its significance. Only after the historic significance of the
resource is fully established can the issue of integrity be addressed.
The 10590 Citrus Avenue property has not been found by Urbana to be individually eligible for designation under any of the Local
Register or CRHR criteria. Further integrity analysis is not merited.
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*B12. References (Continued from page 2):
Ancestry.com. A variety of records were accessed online in July 2022 at: http://home.ancestry.com/. These
include city directories, voter registration records, military records, and United States Census Data.
Anicic, John Charles Jr. Images of America: Fontana. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2005.
City of Fontana. Building Permits for 16025 Slover Ave. On file at the City of Fontana, Building Division.
California Office of Historic Preservation. California Register and National Register: A Comparison. Technical
Assistance Series 6. (1999). Office of Historic Preservation, Sacramento.
County of San Bernardino, Property Information Management System. Website: (n.d.). Accessed August 2022.
http://www.sbcounty.gov/assessor/pims/PIMSINTERFACE.ASPX.
National Park Service. National Register Bulletin 16A: How to Complete the National Register Registration Form.” Washington DC:
US Dept. of the Interior, 1991.
Nationwide Environmental Title Research. Historic Aerials. Website, (1999). Accessed August 2022.
https://www.historicaerials.com/.
University of California Santa Barbara Library. Frame Finder. Website (n.d.). Accessed August 2022.
https://mil.library.ucsb.edu/ap_indexes/FrameFinder/.
U.S. Department of the Interior. Earth Explorer. Website (n.d.) Accessed August 2022.
https://earthexplorer.usgs.gov/.
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Assessor's Parcel Map
The subject building is located on Lot 841 of the Semi-Tropic Land & Water Company Subdivision.
Source: February 2004 Semi-Tropic Land & Water Company Subdivision, Assessor’s Map Book 0237 Page 11, County of San
Bernardino Assessor’s Office.
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Historic Aerials
1938 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. Citrus trees were once located on the property and neighboring parcels.
During the early 1900s, the area was largely defined as an agrarian society that was dedicated to the cultivation of crops such as
citrus and grapes, and the production of livestock and poultry. By the 1950s, new industries, such the Kaiser Steel Company, spurring
increased growth and development in Fontana. As a result, agricultural lands were gradually replaced by new residential,
commericial, and industrial-use properties, to accommodate the population boom that occurred following World War II. In 1957, the
subject property was improved by the construction of a single-family residence constructed in the Ranch architectural style. The red
box highlights the approximate location of the subject property.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 7
Resource Name: 10590 Citrus Avenue
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
1948 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 7
Resource Name: 10590 Citrus Avenue
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DPR 523L (09/2013)
Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
1953 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. A small unidentified structure is visible on the property.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 7
Resource Name: 10590 Citrus Avenue
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DPR 523L (09/2013)
Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
1959 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. The subject property was improved with the construction of a single-family
residence in 1957. The current dwelling and the ADU appear on a 1959 aerial of the area. Based on the historic aerial, the dwelling
featured an irregular floorplan and a hipped roof.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 7
Resource Name: 10590 Citrus Avenue
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DPR 523L (09/2013)
Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
1961 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. By 1961, a shed roof extension was added to the southwest corner of the dwelling.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 7
Resource Name: 10590 Citrus Avenue
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DPR 523L (09/2013)
Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
1980 aerial of the subject property and surrounding area. In the 1980s, a detached two-car garage and a pool were added to the
subject property. The pool faintly appears in a 1985 aerial of the area.
Source: Frame Finder, UC Santa Barbara Library.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 7
Resource Name: 10590 Citrus Avenue
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
2011 aerial of the subject property.
Source: Google Earth.
2013 aerial of the subject property. In 2013, four permits were submitted to the city to install a steel fence at three locations, for electrical, to
convert the existing two-car garage into a family room, and a building permit for a covered patio / pole structure attached to the ADU.
Source: Google Earth.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 7
Resource Name: 10590 Citrus Avenue
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
Vintage Photographs
2011 view of the subject property. That year, a steel fence was added to the subject property.
Source: Google Street View
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 7
Resource Name: 10590 Citrus Avenue
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Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
Newspaper and Genealogical Database Search Results for Owners and Occupant
Source: San Bernardino Sun, July 13, 1966.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: N/A
HRI #: N/A
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana No.: 7
Resource Name: 10590 Citrus Avenue
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