78505 Old Avenue 52 (52111 Adams St) - Hacienda Del Gato
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Identifier: Hacienda del Gato; 78505 Old Avenue 52 Date Constructed: 1920
UTM Zone: 11S, 565393 mE; 3725875 mN
Neighborhood: Tradition
Tract: TR 28470-1; Recorded June 30, 1997, MB 263/90
Owner and Address: Tradition Golf Club; 78505 Old Avenue 52, La Quinta CA 92253
Updated Description: The Hacienda Del Gato is the only extant building from the former Marshall Ranch. Completed by 1920, the
Hacienda Del Gato was constructed as a replacement to the original Marshall Ranch home built in 1910. The building is located in the
gated Tradition Golf Club. The building was built in the style of a classic Spanish hacienda. The two story building has an "T" shaped
plan with a sunken rear courtyard. The residence is constructed of uncut quarry stones painted white. The roof is clad in red barrel
tiles; the roof is multi-level, separated between the second and first floors. The roof extends slightly over the small front porch space.
At the front elevation there are six multi-pane casement windows at the front elevation.There is one small window adjacent to the
front door. At the second floor there are two multi-pane windows and two french doors opening to small wood-frame juliet
balconies. All windows have thick wood lintels above and appear to be original. There is a small brick stairway leading to the small
front entry porch, enclosed with a low stone wall and a iron railing. The porch is supported by wood beams. The front door has a
wood door with a thick wood lintel above. There is an addition to the north, front elevation; this addition starts just past the furthest
forth window on the front elevation. This addition not noticeable, save a slight variation to the roofing. The residence has not been
altered since the previous survey. The building is used as an office space for the Tradition Golf Club.
Updated Significance: The Marshall Ranch / Hacienda del Gato delling and gardens were recorded in 1997 by Mellon and
Associates. At that time, the residential property was designated a status code of 3S as it appeared to be eligible for individual listing
in the NRHP under Criteria B and C. Under Criterion B, the Hacienda Del Gato and gardens were found to be associated with the life
of a significant person in local history, John L. Marshall, one of the earliest homesteaders in La Quinta who originally owned property
in the Santa Rosa Cove and what became the Village commercial district. Under Criterion C, the house and gardens were found to
embody the distinctive characteristics of a Spanish Colonial Revival style home built in the La Quinta community.
The current survey found that the residence and gardens are associated with the theme of Ranches and Agriculture (1900 - 1970s)
and possess individual documented significance in relation to this theme. It also is significant under the La Quinta Architectural Style
theme, because it is considered an excellent example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture using local building materials. The
2022 evaluation is that the property should also be assigned a 3CS status code: appears eligible for CR individually through survey
evaluation; and a 5S2 status code: individually eligible for local listing or designation. These codes should be assigned in addition to
the previous 3S status code.
The dwelling has not been found individually eligible under NRHP/CRHR/Local Criterion A/1/B (events), as it has not been associated
with significant events or patterns of events in local, regional, state, or national history. The property is individually eligible under
Criterion B/2/B (persons), as it has been identified as having an association with an important local figure, John L. Marshall. The
property is considered individually significant under NRHP/CRHR/Local Criterion C/3/C for embodying the distinctive characteristics
of a Spanish Colonial Revival style ranch. It is not individually eligible under Criterion D/4/D, as further study of the property would
not appear to yield information which could be considered important in local, regional, state, or national history. The property was
found to be individually eligible under Local Register Criterion A, as the Hacienda del Gato exemplifies a special element of the City
of La Quinta - one of the only remaining original homestead residences and earliest ranches in the community. Despite minor
changes to the exterior and interior of the building, the essential form of the original dwelling and gardens are still intact and they
retain integrity from the historic period.
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Resource Name: Marshall Ranch
78505 Old Avenue 52
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Hacienda Del Gato_1: View facing southwest of the northeast (front) entrance.
Hacienda Del Gato_2: View facing northwest of the south elevation and rear courtyard.
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Hacienda Del Gato_3: View facing north of the southwestern elevation and rear courtyard.
Hacienda Del Gato_4: View facing north of the rear courtyard.
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Hacienda Del Gato_6: View facing west of the northeast (front) elevation.
Hacienda Del Gato_7: View facing southwest of the northwest elevation.
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*Resource Name or #: Marshall Ranch
P1. other Identifier: Hacienda del Gato
* P2. Location: ElNot for Publication EJUnrestricted a. County Riverside
b. USGS 7.5' Quad La Quinta Date 1980 T 06S ; R 07E ; NW1 /4 of NB /4 of Sec 7 ; B. M.
c. Address Old Avenue 52 _ city La Quinta zip 92253
d. UTM: (Give more than one for large and/or linear feature) Zone mE/ mN
e. Other Locational Data: (e.g. parcel #, legal description, directions to resource, elevation, additional UTMs, etc. as appropriate)
Main entrance to ranch is off Old Avenue 52 near Washington Street.
*133a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.)
Approach to Marshall Ranch/Hacienda del Gato foreshadows the sequence of views and spatial relationships
one experiences on the Ranch. Mature eucalyptus trees and palms frame the rough hewn rock wall which holds
the iron entry gates. Beyond, a road with stone curb walls meanders to the entry circle in front of the Main
House. The whole route of the road is lined with mature trees including eucalyptus and palm. The focal point
of the Marshall Ranch/Hacienda del Gato estate is the Main House and its courtyard and gardens. The Spanish
Colonial Revival style architecture of the house and the Mediterranean ambiance of its plantings evoke the
romance of Spanish/Mexican Colonial California. The house seems sited to frame the "largest visible peak of
the Santa Rosas so it could be seen from the northwest side of the living room and directly down the main
garden path" (1996; Hacienda Del Gato, Lore and Legend). (See Continuation Sheet.)
*P3b
'P4.
P5a.
Resources Attributes: (List attributes and codes) HP2. Single Family Property
Resources Present: I@ Building ❑ Structure ❑ Object ❑ Site ❑ District ❑ Element of District ❑ Other (Isolates, etc.)
Photograph or Drawing (Photograph required for buildings, structures, and objects) I P5b. Description of Photo: (View, date, etc.)
Date of Photo: 05/01/1997
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources:
❑ Prehistoric ® Historic ❑ Both
1920's -1940's
*P7. Owner and Address:
Tradition Club Associates
78-150 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
P --Private
*P8. Recorded by:(Name, affiliation, address)
Vicki Steigemeyer/Para O'Connor
Mellon and Associates
Riverside, CA
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*P9. Date Recorded: 09/04/1997
*P10. Survey Type: (Describe)
C --Comprehensive Survey
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report/other sources or "none") City of La Quinta Historic Context Statement, 1996
*Attachments: ❑ NONE []Location Map
❑ Archaeological Record ❑ District Record
❑ Photograph Record ❑ Other: (List)
❑ Sketch Map M Continuation Sheet p Building, Structure and Object Record
❑ Linear Feature Record ❑ Milling Station Record ❑ Rock Art Record ❑ Artifact Record
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*NRHP Status Code
*Resource Name or #: MarSnati Kancn
B1. Historic Name: Hacienda del Gato
B2. Common Name:
B3. Original Use: Ranch B4. Present Use: U --Unknown
*135. Architectural Style: Spanish Colonial Revival
*136. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations.)
House was constructed in mid to late 1920's.
*137. Moved? ® No ❑ Yes ❑ Unknown Date: Original Location:
*68. Related Features:
Sited in the shadow of the Santa Rosa Mountains, the Marshall house grounds contain a sunken courtyard,
pool, smaller house, and garages.
139a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown
*1310. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area
Period of Significance 1920's Property Type Ranch Applicable Criteria B, C
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity.)
The Marshall Ranch (Hacienda del Gato Main House, garage and entry circle, sunken courtyard, gardens, and
entry gate) appear to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places at the local level of significance
under Criteria B and C. Under Criterion B, the Hacienda and gardens are "associated with the lives of persons
significant in our past" and under Criterion C, they "embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period,
or method of construction. " The City of La Quinta Historic Context Statement (Moriquand; 1996) notes that
the earliest Anglo-American settlement supported by archival evidence occurred in the early twentieth century
when the Government Land Office accepted desert land claims for homesteads. In addition to the Homestead
Act, the railroad grant land originally given to encourage the construction railroads became available to
homesteaders in the late 19th century. The Southern Pacific Railroad sold a parcel located at the southern
terminus of Washington Street to John Marshall and his brother-in-law, Albert Green around 1902-03.
Marshall and Green were partners in the Green -Marshall Company located on Broadway in Los Angeles which
sold retail paints, oil glass varnishes (1907 Los Angeles City Directory). The 320 acres were divided in half
with John Marshall taking the west 160 acres. The Marshall/Green ranch development was one La Quinta's
earliest. (See Continuation Sheet.)
611. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) HP2. Single Family Property
*B12. References:
(See Continuation Sheet.)
B13. Remarks:
*B14. Evaluator:
Pam O'Connor
Date of Evaluation: 11/01/1996
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P3. (Cont.) The setting of the Main House relates specifically to its style, a classic Spanish rambling
hacienda. The building flows into a rear courtyard, pool, and garden spaces that create a series of
outdoor rooms each offering a different vista of the desert and mountains beyond and unique views
back to the hacienda. The rear of the hacienda opens up and flows into a sunken formal courtyard. The
rear facades feature porches and balconies which create a strong exterior circulation pattern.
The courtyard features a formal axial composition with a fountain in the center. Stone walks create the
axis with notched rectangular patches of grass located around it. Three of these four grassy areas are
planted with a pair of mature eucalyptus trees. The courtyard leads to a trellis which is heavily
vegetated, creating a tunnel -like arcade with its own cross axis. On higher ground beyond the arcade is
a pool and deck. A pool house, dubbed the "Little House" is catty corner to the pool. Beyond the
Little House is a small raised lawn area that ends in a low semicircular wall which encloses a sundial.
This series of more formal gardens are lined with walkways and stone walls and are characterized by
changes in level, a system which creates the feeling of a series of outdoor rooms. Among the
significant vegetation elements is the grassless fan palm located in the entry circle of the driveway;
oral history maintains that it is bne of the oldest in the Coachella Valley, and was already 35 years old
when replanted in its current location in the 1940's by gentleman -farmer W.S. Rosecrans.
The main house is complex in plan, arranged in an irregular, informal pattern. The roof and sheathing
materials are extremely textured and rough hewn. The Spanish tile roof features double layers of
straight barrel mission tile irregularly laid with dabbed mortar. The house is constructed of uncut
quarry stones with no coursing. The mortar joints are raked (recessed) and the whole surface painted
white. The rough surface of the stone and recessed joints impart a rusticated aesthetic. The different
wings have seaparate roof forms of varying height. The entry facade features a two-story, hipped -roof
unit which flows into a single -story wing, with a side gabled roof. A wing wall juts out from the
two-story unit. After an opening to allow access to the gardens, the wall continues and dog -legs to
connect to a freestanding garage constructed of the same rusticated stone and tile as the Main House. A
board and batten lean-to was added to the rear of the garage. Fenestration is asymmetrial along the
Main House's front elevation. It ranges from a pair of French doors opening onto a wooden balconette
on the upper level to multi -paned cast iron casement windows along the first floor and along the single
story wing.
All the windows and door feature a heavy, rough-hewn lintel and are deeply set (possible because of
the depth of the stones). The tile roof juts out to form a hood over the entry door which is reached by
a short run of stairs lined with stone walls.
The bedroom wing is one-story and perpendicular to the entry wing. It sits on a 3-4 foot foundation of
the same rusticated stone used through the building. The tile roof of this wing juts out to create a
porch that runs the length of the wing. It is supported by wooden posts and a wooden rail runs the
length of the porch. Stairs descending down into a courtyard are located at either end of the wing.
Deeply set multi -paned casement windows of varying sizes, all with the heavy hewn wooden lintel, are
placed asymmetrically along this elevation, together with several doors. Wrought iron light sconces are
located along this run of wall. A brick chimney pierces the roof at the far end of the wing. The pattern
of the tile gabled roof and the texture of the stones succeeds in imparting the romanticism and flavor of
the Spanish eclectic style. Although flush with the one-story wing along the front entry facade, the
two-story unit juts out toward the courtyard on its other side. On the second floor a tile roof overhangs
a balcony and is supported by wooden posts and railing running along 3/4 of the elevation. On the first
story below the balcony, a metal roofed patio enclosure was later added and subsequently removed.
Beyond the sunken courtyard, on high ground, sits the Little House and pool. A wall of large stones
berm up to the pool deck which features large concrete pavers. A simple tile border outlines the pool.
Mature vegetation grows close to the pool on two of its sides. Vistas of the mountains are prominent
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beyond the pool and Little House. Desigried' in a Spanish eclectic style, sheathed in stucco and topped
by a Spanish tile roof, the details of this building are lighter and simpler than those of the main house.
The Little House is basically "U" shaped in plan with a single wing jutting out towards the pool. This
configuration results in the building presenting two different faces, depending upon one's point of
view. If viewed from the pool deck, the 90 -degree angle of the two wings is reinforced by the
90 -degree corner of the pool. The facade along these sides is simple stucco, with an integral concrete
seating base which wraps around both walls. This bench strengthens the angular relationship with the
pool. The vegetation from the arcaded trellis has grown across the walkway and has spread onto the
Little House's roof.
B10. (Cont.) As Moriquand notes, there were "numerous" attempts to homestead and acquire free
government land, however, only a small fraction of all the atttempts reached the patent status.
Not much is known about the first house built on Marshall's Ranch. It is described as a small house,
similar to other homestead dwellings, which were of wood frame construction. The house served
Marshall and his son, Harry, as they began farming the lands. Initial summer crops planted included
cantaloupe and onions and later citrus crops were added. In the early twentieth century it was
recognized that this area of the desert, known as the Coachella Valley, was one of the few locations in
North America suited for the growing of dates. The Marshalls planted date trees on the ranch. The
plantings were so distinctive that they were visible from miles away and served as landmarks. In fact
the road now known as Washington Street, was originally named Marshall Road, the sheltered cove
area to the west was known as Marshall's Cove, and the intermittent lake (now dry) was known as the
Green/Marshall Lake.
Local lore notes that immigrants from the dust -bowl states helped the Marshalls farm the land. All
went well until 1910 when the resident caretaker abandoned the ranch. At about the same time
Marshall and Green divided their Los Angeles paint business. Harry took over John's half of the
business and John purchased a home in Indio and continued to farm the Ranch. It is thought that a
small adobe building and shed were built in 1920. Eventually Harry moved to Indio and followed in
his father's footsteps selling desert lots and helping with the ranch. Several accounts note that John
Marshall died in an accident at the ranch in 1938 while working one one of the property's water wells
("The History of La Quinta, Gem of the Desert" and "Hacienda Del Gato, Lore and Legend").
Another source refers to a 1921 flood (one of a number which seemed to plague the ranch) which led
to Marshall's quitting farming.
Since the ranch was sold after John's death it is likely that the larger house, popularly known as the
Hacienda del Gato, was constructed while Marshall owned the ranch in the mid- to late 1920's. No
documentary evidence regarding land improvements is available for the first half of the 20th century
since the area was unincorporated desert lands and the county did not require building permits. In
addition, tax assessment records which might note land improvements are not accessible. Thus, while
changes in ownership can be tracked, the dating of land improvements such as buildings must be done
deductively.
In "Hacienda Del Gato, Lore and Legend" (La Quinta Historical Society, 1996) there is oral attribution
from Al Lopez, the ranch's foreman in the 1950's, who stated "the big house was built in 1920 by a
Mr. Swanson. " The high level of design and construction is likely to have been the work of an
architect. As the desert areas of Palm Springs and La Quinta were developing resorts in the 1920's,
architects and builders were working in the vicinity. Presumably, the Hacienda del Gato dates from
this period.
The popularity of the Spanish Colonial Revival style in which the building was built reached a peak in
the 1920's. Marshall prospered throughout the twenties as his land holdings grew to include the Indio
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townsite and water company. Thus, he possessed the resources to have a substantial building
constructed. He also had a commitment to the area, having divested himself of his Los Angeles
holdings and relocating to the Coachella Valley.
The next owners of the ranch were William Starke Rosecrans and his wife Elizabeth. Rosecrans was
the grandson of Civil War General William Starke Rosecrans, who had acquired a government land
grant in Gardena in Southern California. The younger Rosecrans began his business career helping his
father operate the family land holdings including the; Rosecrans Rancho. He later pursued his own oil
and Iand development interests and became president of W.S. Rosecrans Inc. and Rosecrans Farms
Inc. His interest in farming was evidenced by his participation and directorship of the Los Angeles
County Farm Bureau. The Marshall Ranch with its elegant Spanish Colonial Revival house, its
grounds and active farm located in a growing resort area was undoubtedly attractive to Rosecrans.
According to local legend the estate was dubbed the "Hacienda del Gato" in honor of the family cat
who had saved Mrs. Rosecrans from being bitten by a rattlesnake. The cat is said to have a special
burial place on the property.
The Rosecranses sold the property in 1954 to James T. and Esther Holmes. In the 1920's Holmes had
established a lucrative electrical and mechanical engineering firm in Los Angeles. Like the
Rosecranses, Holmes was attracted to the estate's buildings and grounds and its opportunities for
farming. Since Holmes's professional background was in one of architecture's allied fields, it is not
surprising that he commissioned a systematic study of the estate (Illustration 1). He also embarked on
an ambitious landscape and cultivation plan that included removal of declining Deglet Noor date trees
and shifting to citrus cultivation. Plans for the estate developed in 1956 list a wide variety of plants:
Washingtonia Fillifera and Robusta palms, bamboo, persimmon, eucalyptus, cottonwood,
pomegranate, date palms, carob, jacaranda, and Chinese umbrella trees as well as cactus and shrubs.
Citrus included Eureka lemon, Seville orange, pink grapefruit, ruby grapefruit, Temple orange, Dancy
tangerine, Valencia orange, Ponderosa lemon and Algerian tangerine.
The property was sold in 1972 to Lincoln Manchester Properties, owned by Fritz Burns, a real estate
developer who oversaw the development of thousands of residential properties in post World War II
Southern California. The ranch was also owned by Burn's son, F. Patrick Burns, until his death in
1980. Subsequent owners included Bill Young, Landmark Land Company and the Sienna Corporation.
Significance
As stated above, the Hacienda del Gato Main House, garage and entry circle, sunken courtyard,
gardens, and entry gate appear to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places at the local
level of significance under Criteria B and C. Under Criterion B, the Hacienda and gardens are
"associated with the lives of persons significant in our past." John Marshall was one of the first
Anglo-American settlers in the area of the Coachella Valley now known as La Quinta. Marshall farmed
his railroad grant lands for over 30 years. He was one of the earliest growers of dates which became
the hallmark of agricultural production in the region. (Not much is known about the homestead house
Marshall built although local lore has it that a structure was built around 1910. Only one photograph of
the homestead house is extant.)
Although no documentary evidence has been found regarding the construction date of Hacienda del
Gato, a number of considered inferences can be made. First, by the mid -1920's La Quinta and the
Palm Springs region were beginning to develop as a resort area known for its hospitable winter
weather and elegant escape from the demands of city life. Visitors to the area included architects,
entertainers and businessmen from the Los Angeles area. John Marshall had relocated to the Coachella
Valley to develop business interests in addition to running his ranch. Thus Marshall had resources and
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access to building professionals. The Spanish Colonial style of architecture developed into a popular
building style in Southern California, reaching a height of popularity in the decade of the 1920's. The
Hacienda del Gato is an excellent example of the Spanish Colonial architectural style and is well
constructed, presumably the product of an architect or talented builder who understood the stylistic
elements as well as proportion and siting. The courl;yard is a traditional element of the style and
appears to coincide with the building of the main house. When the gentleman -farmer W.S. Rosecrans
took over the property in the 1940's he brought his interest in farming and maintained it as a working
ranch. While the exact dates of the various components of the estate (entry walls/gates, curbed roads,
gardens and walkways) is not known, it is reasonable to assume that these features were established
between the late 1930's or 40's. In the 1950's Holmes continued the gentleman -farmer tradition with
the transition to citrus farming and in the process documented existing conditions at that point in time.
Under Criterion C, the structures and grounds "embody the distinctive characteristic of a type, period,
or method of construction. " The Hacienda del Gato Main House and garage, the sunken courtyard, and
entry drive gardens are over fifty, years old and are significant elements characterizing a desert
ranch/estate. These elements possess a high level of architectural integrity in terms of location, design,
setting, materials, workmanship and feeling.
The Hacienda del Gato Main House, garage and entry circle, sunken courtyard and gardens, and entry
gate also appears to be eligible for designation as a City of La Quinta Landmark in that it is
"Associated with a person of local significance," is "associated with an historic or thematic activity oif
local importance," and it is "representative of la distinct architectural style and/or consturction method
of a particular historic period or way of life, or the resource represents the work of a master builder or
architect or possess high artistic value."
As the owners prospered, the original homestead ranch evolved into an estate in tandum with a
working ranch on the original land grant lands. The design of the house and its relationship to the
other constituent elements, the vistas and view sheds, are examplary in design. The architectural style,
its execution and the quality of workmanship and materials are original and of the period. All of this
expresses the historic sense of time and place, that of a lush desert oasis from the 1920's and 1930's.
B12. (Cont.)
REFERENCES
Coachella Valley Museum and Archives
County of Riverside, Hall of Records, Assessor's Office
County of Riverside, Indio Assessor's Office
County of Riverside, Riverside Public Library
"Hacienda Del Gato. Lore and Legend," La Quinti Historical Society, 1996
"The History of La Quinta, The Gem of the Desert," La Quinta Historical
Society, 1990
"How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation," U.S.
Department of the Interior, 1991
Huntington Library, San Marino
La Quinta City Hall
La Quinta Historic Landmarks and Residence, Prepared by Fred Rice, La
Quinta Historical Society, March 1, 1991
La Quinta Historical Society Photograph Collection
Larchmont Chronicle, "Death Told of Developer, Philanthropist F. Burns," March, 1979
Los Angeles Central Library Biography Clippings File
Los Angeles City Directory, 1907
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Los Angeles Times, "Death Takes William Starke Rosecrans, 76," July
29, 1965
Los Angeles Times, "Services Set for Fritz .Burns, Western Real Estate
Executive," Feb. 20, 1979
Moriquand, Leslie, "City of La Quinta Historic Context Statement, 1996"
Plot Plan, James T. Holmes Ranch, 52nd and Marshall Street, La Quinta
Area, Indio, California, June 26, 1956
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