53444 Obregon (Avenida)
DPR 523L (09/2013)
Identifier: CRM TECH 1885-83 Date Constructed: 1947
UTM Zone: 11S, 563771 mE; 3724509 mN
Neighborhood: The Cove
Tract: Santa Carmelita Unit No 18; Recorded October 31, 1937, MB 19/31
Owner and Address: Pamela Thomas, Josh Thomas; 53444 Avenida Obregon, La Quinta CA 92253
Updated Description: The subject property was constructed in 1947 in the La Quinta Cove neighborhood. CRM Tech described
the property as a Spanish Eclectic style single-family residence in 2006. Urbana staff conclude that residence more specifically
displays the characteristics of a Spanish Styled Ranch The residence has an "L" shaped form with a low pitch side gable roof clad in
red tiles. There is an attached garage addition at the south elevation that features a flat roof with a parapet wall lined with red tile in
a hipped configuration. The exterior is clad in stucco. During the current survey, the windows at the front elevation were covered by
roll down vinyl sun shades. The red barrel tile roofing and the stucco siding is extant.
Updated Significance: This dwelling is a contributor to the La Quinta Cove Thematic Historic District which is considered eligible
under Local Criterion B (events) for its association with the Residential Development theme. The Cove district is also considered
eligible under Local Register Criterion A (special element) as the first residential subdivision within the boundaries of the city
constructed with Spanish Revival style homes and eligible under Local Register Criterion E as a geographically definable area
possessing a concentration of buildings, structures, and improvements linked historically. The dwelling retains integrity from the
1935 to 1950 period of significance for the Cove. Because the district is not formally designated, it is assigned a 5D2 status code:
Contributor to a multi-component resource that is eligible for local listing or designation.
The dwelling has not been found individually eligible under NRHP/CRHR/Local Criterion A/1/B, as it has not been associated with
significant events or patterns of events in local, regional, state, or national history; not individually eligible under Criterion B/2/B, as it
has not been identified as having an association with an important person; not individually eligible under Criterion C/3/C, as it does
not embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction; and not individually eligible under Criterion
D/4/D, as further study of the dwelling would not appear to yield information which could be considered important in local, regional,
state, or national history. Additionally, the property was not found to be individually eligible under Local Register Criterion A, as it
was not found to exemplify a special element of the City of La Quinta. Alterations to the dwelling are compatible and differentiated
from the original structure.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: P-33-015539
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 5D2
Other Listings: Urbana Survey No. 198
ý Update
Resource Name: 53444 Avenida Obregon
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DPR 523L (09/2013)
53444 Avenida Obregon_1: View facing southeast of the west (front) elevation.
53444 Avenida Obregon_2: View facing northeast of the west (front) elevation.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: P-33-015539
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 5D2
Urbana Survey No: 198 Resource Name: 53444 Avenida Obregon
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DPR 523J (09/2013) *Required Information
*Map Name: La Quinta *Scale: 1:24,000 *Map Date: 2021
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
LOCATION MAP
Primary#: P-33-015539
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 5D2
Other Listings: Urbana Survey No. 198 Resource Name: 53444 Avenida Obregon
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State of California--The Resources Agency Primary # 33-015539
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial
NRHP Status Code 5D1
Other Listings
Review Code Reviewer Date
Page 1 of 3 *Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) CRM TECH 1885-83
P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: Not for Publication • Unrestricted *a. County Riverside
and (P2b and P2c or P2d. Attach a Location Map as necessary.)
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad La Quinta, Calif. Date 1980
T6S; R6E; NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Sec 12 ; S.B. B.M.
Elevation: Approximately 176 feet above mean sea level
c. Address 53444 Avenida Obregon City La Quinta Zip 92253
d. UTM: (Give more than one for large and/or linear resources) Zone 11; 563771 mE/ 3724509 mN
UTM Derivation: • USGS Quad GPS
e. Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, etc., as appropriate) APN 774-075-009
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size,
setting, and boundaries) This one-story, Spanish Eclectic-style single-family
residence faces west from the east side of Avenida Obregon. The L-shaped
residence is topped by a low-pitched side-gabled roof covered with clay tiles,
and a simple hip roof over a south end addition is covered with red concrete
tiles. Moderate, open eaves with exposed rafters shelter walls sheathes in
stucco, and the addition has boxed eaves over flush horizontal (Continued on
p. 3)
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) HP2: Single-family property
*P4. Resources Present: • Building Structure Object Site District Element of District
Other (isolates, etc.)
P5a. Photograph or Drawing (Photograph required for buildings, structures,
and objects.)
P5b. Description of Photo: (view, date,
accession #) Photo taken in
August 2006; view to the
northeast
*P6. Date Constructed/Age of
Sources:
• Historic Prehistoric Both
1947 (see Items B6 and B12
for details)
*P7. Owner and Address: Unknown
*P8. Recorded by (Name, affiliation, and
address): Bai "Tom" Tang,
Josh Smallwood, and Mariam
Dahdul, CRM TECH, 4472
Orange Street, Riverside,
CA 92501
*P9. Date Recorded: August 2006
*P10. Survey Type: Citywide
historic building survey
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none.") Bai "Tom" Tang (2006):
Summary of Findings: Citywide Historic Resources Survey Update, City of La
Quinta, Riverside County, California. On file, Eastern Information Center,
University of California, Riverside.
*Attachments: None Location Map Continuation Sheet • Building, Structure, and Object Record
Archaeological Record District Record Linear Resource Record Milling Station Record
Rock Art Record Artifact Record Photograph Record Other (List): Continuation Sheet
DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information
State of California--The Resources Agency Primary # 33-015539
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Page 2 of 3 *NRHP Status Code 5D1
*Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) CRM TECH 1885-83
B1. Historic Name: B2. Common Name:
B3. Original Use: Residential B4. Present Use: Residential
*B5. Architectural Style: Spanish Eclectic
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) Archival records
indicate this single-family dwelling was constructed around 1947, about the
same time Russell W. Mangum acquired the property from the Desert Club. No
city or county permits for alterations were found on file. Other owners
within the historic period include Bruce G. Wallace (1954-1957); Edna Baum
(1958-1963); and James W. Berkshire, beginning in 1964.
*B7. Moved? • No Yes Unknown Date: Original Location:
*B8. Related Features: See Item P3a.
B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown
*B10. Significance: Theme Post-WWII residential development (Cove/Village)
Area La Quinta Period of Significance 1945-1961
Property Type Single-family residence Applicable Criteria N/A
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope.
Also address integrity.) This building does not appear to meet any of the criteria
for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or the California
Register of Historical Resources, but contributes to the significance and
overall historic integrity of the La Quinta Cove Thematic Historic District,
as delineated in a previous survey in 1996-1997 and recognized by the City of
La Quinta.
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) HP46: Wall/fence
*B12. References: Riverside County Assessor's real property tax assessment records;
County of Riverside and City of La Quinta building safety records
B13. Remarks:
*B14. Evaluator: Bai "Tom" Tang
*Date of Evaluation: September 2006
(Sketch Map with north arrow required.)
(This space reserved for official comments.)
DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information
State of California--The Resources Agency Primary # 33-015539
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial
Page 3 of 3 Resource name or # (Assigned by recorder) CRM TECH 1885-83
Recorded by: Bai "Tom" Tang, Josh Smallwood, and Mariam Dahdul
*Date: August 2006 • Continuation Update
*P3a. Description (continued): boards. Three fixed, plate glass windows adorn the façade,
and remaining fenestration consists of aluminum-framed, sliding windows. A
modern glazed and paneled wood door is unsheltered on the asymmetrical façade,
and a low, stuccoed wall with piers borders the front property line.
DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information