51682 Ramirez (Avenida)
DPR 523L (09/2013)
Identifier: CRM TECH 1885-92 Date Constructed: 1936
UTM Zone: 11S, 563918 mE; 3725924 mN
Neighborhood: The Cove
Tract: Santa Carmelita Unit No 5; Recorded July 31, 1934, MB 18/63
Owner and Address: Ricardo Laguna, Lucia Laguna; 51682 Avenida Ramirez, La Quinta CA 92253
Updated Description: The 51682 Avenida Ramirez residence was constructed in 1936 in the La Quinta Cove neighborhood. CRM
Tech described the property as a Vernacular style single-family residence in 2006. Urbana staff conclude that the residence may
have been built as a Vernacular style or Spanish Colonial Revival style residence but it cannot be definitively determined due to
substantial alteration of the property. The one-story single family home was constructed with an "L" shaped plan constructed of
brick masonry or concrete brick with an attached wood-framed garage. During the prior 2006 survey, the residence was partially
obscured by vegetation and thus was not well documented. During the current survey, the residence was similarly largely obscured
by heavy vegetation. Based on what was visible, since the previous survey the residence has been stuccoed and painted. An original
metal multi-pane casement window at the front elevation of the garage has been replaced by a smaller horizontal sliding window.
This replacement window is smaller than the original window opening, with the gap covered with boards. The non-historic stucco
cladding and changes to the fenestration have significantly altered the integrity of the dwelling since the last survey.
Updated Significance: A prior survey evaluated the property as status code 5D1 - contributor to a district that is listed or
designated locally. The current survey found that the dwelling was constructed within the proposed La Quinta Cove Historic District
during the period of significance, but alterations impacted the overall integrity of the dwelling and removed Spanish style elements.
The dwelling is associated with the theme of Residential Development (1934-1970s), but it does not possess individual documented
significance in relation to this theme. The 2022 evaluation is that the property should instead be assigned a 6Z status code: Found
ineligible for NRHP, CRHR or Local Register through survey evaluation. The dwelling is now a non-contributor due to significant
exterior alterations to elevations facing the public right-of-way.
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. As the dwelling has been substantially altered, it no longer
maintains integrity from the historic period.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: P-33-015548
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana Survey No. 090
ý Update
Resource Name: 51682 Avenida Ramirez
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DPR 523L (09/2013)
51682 Avenida Ramirez_1: View east of the front (west) elevation.
51682 Avenida Ramirez_2: View east of the front (west) elevation.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: P-33-015548
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Urbana Survey No: 090
Resource Name: 51682 Avenida Ramirez
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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-33-015548
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana Survey No. 090
Resource Name: 51682 Avenida Ramirez
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State of California--The Resources Agency Primary # 33-015548
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 1885-92
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; SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Sec 1 ; S.B. B.M.
Elevation: Approximately 62 feet above mean sea level
c. Address 51682 Avenida Ramirez City La Quinta Zip 92253
d. UTM: (Give more than one for large and/or linear resources) Zone 11; 563918 mE/ 3725924 mN
UTM Derivation: • USGS Quad GPS
e. Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, etc., as appropriate) APN 773-131-009
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size,
setting, and boundaries) This one-story, vernacular single-family residence faces
west from the east side of Avenida Ramirez and is nearly entirely eclipsed by
mature trees and other vegetation. The L-shaped residence appears to be
constructed of brick masonry or concrete brick, and the most visible portion,
an attached wood-framed garage, is topped by a front gable covered with
asphalt and gray gravel. Open eaves moderately shelter walls that are
(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
southwest
*P6. Date Constructed/Age of
Sources:
• Historic Prehistoric Both
1936 (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 # 33-015548
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 1885-92
B1. Historic Name: B2. Common Name:
B3. Original Use: Residential B4. Present Use: Residential
*B5. Architectural Style:
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) Archival records
indicate this single-family dwelling was constructed around 1936, shortly
after Donald G. and Ada B. McMillan acquired the property from Palm Springs
Land and Irrigation Company. No city or county building permits for
alterations were found on file. Other owners within the historic period
include Robert W. and Beryl Emmerling (1945-1962); and Franz M. and Edythe
Robson, beginning in 1963.
*B7. Moved? • No Yes Unknown Date: Original Location:
*B8. Related Features: See Item P3a.
B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown
*B10. Significance: Theme Early-20th century residential development (Cove/Village)
Area La Quinta Period of Significance 1930-1945
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 # 33-015548
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial
Page 3 of 3 Resource name or # (Assigned by recorder) CRM TECH 1885-92
Recorded by: Bai "Tom" Tang, Josh Smallwood, and Mariam Dahdul
*Date: August 2006 • Continuation Update
*P3a. Description (continued): sheathed in stucco on the north elevation, and the front
gable is a clad in a mix of flush horizontal boards, painted brick
wainscoting, and thinner, flush vertical boards with two vents in the gable
peak. A wood-framed, multi-panel casement window and one-car, louvered metal
vehicle door are found here, and an open veranda supported by a wall plus two
large, square concrete columns shelters the asymmetrical façade. A mid-height
concrete block wall with a wrought iron gate forms a courtyard entry, and wood
fence separates the front and rear yard.
DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information