54074 Rubio (Avenida)
DPR 523L (09/2013)
Identifier: CRM TECH 1885-102 Date Constructed: 1951
UTM Zone: 11S, 563617 mE; 3723988 mN
Neighborhood: The Cove
Tract: Santa Carmelita Unit No 24; Recorded May 31, 1938, MB 19/45
Owner and Address: Todd Edward Kelsey; 54 Camino De Travesia, Carmel Valley CA 93924
Updated Description: The subject property was constructed in 1951 in the La Quinta Cove neighborhood. The one-story single-
family residence was constructed in the Tract Ranch style. The residence has an "L" shaped plan with a flat roof. The exterior has an
asymmetrical facade and is clad in stucco. During the previous survey, the residence was largely obscured by heavy vegetation and
was not well documented. Based on the previous survey's description and photos, there does not appear to have been any
significant alterations to the residence.
Updated Significance: A prior survey evaluated the property as status code 6Z - found ineligible for NRHP, CRHR, and Local
Register designation. The current survey found that 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. While the dwelling is located within the
proposed La Quinta Cove Historic District, it is a non-contributor due to its architectural style and date of construction.
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 not been substantially altered, this
dwelling maintains integrity from the historic period.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: P-33-015558
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana Survey No. 228
ý Update
Resource Name: 54074 Avenida Rubio
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DPR 523L (09/2013)
54074 Avenida Rubio_1: View facing southeast of the west (front) elevation.
54074 Avenida Rubio_2: View facing southeast of the west (front) elevation.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: P-33-015558
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Urbana Survey No: 228
Resource Name: 54074 Avenida Rubio
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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-33-015558
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana Survey No. 228
Resource Name: 54074 Avenida Rubio
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State of California--The Resources Agency Primary # 33-015558
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial
NRHP Status Code 6Z
Other Listings
Review Code Reviewer Date
Page 1 of 2 *Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) CRM TECH 1885-102
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 NW 1/4 of Sec 13 ; S.B. B.M.
Elevation: Approximately 242 feet above mean sea level
c. Address 54074 Avenida Rubio City La Quinta Zip 92253
d. UTM: (Give more than one for large and/or linear resources) Zone 11; 563617 mE/ 3723988 mN
UTM Derivation: • USGS Quad GPS
e. Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, etc., as appropriate) APN 774-202-003
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size,
setting, and boundaries) This one-story, Minimal Traditional-style single-family
residence faces west from the east side of Avenida Rubio and is largely
obscured by mature trees and other vegetation. The wood-framed residence
appears to be rectangular in form with a flat roof. Narrow eaves shelter
walls sheathed in stucco, and fenestration looks to be steel-framed casement.
An off-centered screened porch is found on the asymmetrical façade, and many
stone sculptures adorn the property.
*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
east
*P6. Date Constructed/Age of
Sources:
• Historic Prehistoric Both
1951 (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):
DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information
State of California--The Resources Agency Primary # 33-015558
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Page 2 of 2 *NRHP Status Code 6Z
*Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) CRM TECH 1885-102
B1. Historic Name: B2. Common Name:
B3. Original Use: Residential B4. Present Use: Residential
*B5. Architectural Style: Minimal Traditional
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) Archival records
indicate this single-family dwelling was constructed around 1951. A garage
was added in 1965 and a new roof was installed in 1967. Owners within the
historic period include Lillian D. Yuille from 1951 until 1960, when it was
deeded to Clarence R. and Muriel S. Dickey.
*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.
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)
*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