Santa Monica Planning Division Santa Monica Landmarks Tour, 2003.
38 Horatio West Court, 1919
140 Hollister Ave.
Architect: Irving Gill
Designated: 2 January 1979
"This is one of the finest remaining examples of architect Irving Gill's work in the Los Angeles area. Gill's work was heavily influenced by the region's Spanish Colonial Revival and Mission Revival architecture. Abstracting elements of these styles, his designs were modern interpretations of these more traditional forms. This property also shows Gill's interest in designing affordable alternatives to the single-family home. On the first floor of the two-story homes French doors lead from living areas onto an enclosed terrace. In the 1970's, the buildings were restored.
"Horatio West Court is on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977."
44. Ocean Park Library, circa 1917 -1918
2601 Main Street
Architects: Kegley & Gerity
Designated 3 May 1977
"The Ocean Park branch library is the last Carnegie Library remaining in Santa Monica, and one of the few small Carnegie library still operating in California. The architecture is a simplified variation of Classical Revival design, characterized by symmetry, a central entrance and a continuous roofline. The original facade was retained during a major remodel and expansion in 1985.
"The library site was donated by the Tegner family where the original Tegner home once stood. In 1902, Charles A. Tegner opened a small real estate and insurance office in downtown Santa Monica, which is still operating after 100 years." p. 19
45. First Roy Jones House, 1894
2612 Main Street
Architect: Sumner P. Hunt
Designation: 2 January 1979
"This building, constructed for Santa Monica civic leader, Roy Jones, is the earliest known American Colonial Revival style work of architect Sumner P. Hunt, whose work was well known in Southern California for designing structures in both the Spanish Colonial Revival and American Colonial Revival styles.
"Originally located at 1007 Ocean Avenue, the house was donated to the Heritage Square Museum and moved to its present location on City - owned property in 1977. Today, it houses the California Heritage Museum, which specializes in decorative arts. The first floor is furnished in 1890s to 1930s styles."
48. First Methodist-Episcopal Church, 1875-1876
2621 2nd Street
Architect: Unknown
Designation: 4 January 1977
"A simplified variation of a Gothic Revival style, the building was the first church erected in Santa Monica. The site was donated by the Santa Monica Land Company of City founder John P. Jones. Located originally at Sixth and Arizona, the church was moved to Hill and Lake Streets in 1899 and occupied by the Ocean Park Methodist-Episcopal Church. Lake Street became Washington Boulevard, and is now Second Street.
"In 1923, the old church was sold to the Stephen Jackson Women's Relief Corps, No. 124 and was renamed "Patriotic Hall." In 1971, it became a private residence." p. 20
49. Parkhurst Building, 1927
185 Pier Ave
Architects: Norman F. Marsh & Company
Designated 6 December 1977
"This Spanish Colonial Revival building was constructed by Clinton Gordon Parkhurst, the next to the last mayor of Venice before this city became incorporated into the City of Los Angeles. It was designed by the architectural firm of Marsh, Smith and Powell. Partner Norman F. Marsh was responsible for the design of the many prominent structures in Venice, as well as the plan for the arcaded streets and canals. The multi-sided tower with its intricate design formed by protruding bricks, as well as its other ornamentation, make this one of the more visible landmarks on Main Street. This building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978."