52031 Velasco (Avenida)
DPR 523L (09/2013)
Identifier: CRM TECH 1885-116 Date Constructed: 1937
UTM Zone: 11S, 564137 mE; 3725632 mN
Neighborhood: The Cove
Tract: Santa Carmelita Unit No 10; Recorded October 31, 1934, MB 18/70
Owner and Address: Faye Stakee, Brown Brooke Fisher; 52031 Avenida Velasco, La Quinta CA 92253
Updated Description: The 52031 Avenida Velasco residence was constructed in 1937 in the La Quinta Cove. The "L" shaped
residence was constructed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style with an irregular shaped plan. The residence has a flat roof with
stucco parapet walls, capped with red tiles. There is an open vernanda spanning the front elevation with a red tile clad shed roof.
There are arched opening across the veranda. The subject property is surrounded by a high privacy wall making determining
alterations difficult, but large additions to the west and south of the original dwelling appear to have been added after initial
construction. There does not appear to be any additional significant alterations since the previous survey. The red tile roofing,
protruding roof beams, and the stucco siding appears to be 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. While the dwelling has been altered, the property still exhibits
character defining features of the Spanish Colonial Revival style and the additions have not altered the essential form or integrity of
the original building.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: P-33-015572
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 5D2
Other Listings: Urbana Survey No. 134
ý Update
Resource Name: 52031 Avenida Velasco
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DPR 523L (09/2013)
52031 Avenida Velasco_1: View southwest of the north and west elevation.
52031 Avenida Velasco_2: View south of the north elevation.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: P-33-015572
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 5D2
Urbana Survey No: 134 Resource Name: 52031 Avenida Velasco
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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-33-015572
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 5D2
Other Listings: Urbana Survey No. 134 Resource Name: 52031 Avenida Velasco
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State of California--The Resources Agency Primary # 33-015572
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial
NRHP Status Code 5D1
Other Listings
Review Code Reviewer Date
Page 1 of 2 *Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) CRM TECH 1885-116
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; NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec 12 ; S.B. B.M.
Elevation: Approximately 73 feet above mean sea level
c. Address 52031 Avenida Velasco City La Quinta Zip 92253
d. UTM: (Give more than one for large and/or linear resources) Zone 11; 0564137 mE/ 3725632 mN
UTM Derivation: • USGS Quad GPS
e. Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, etc., as appropriate) APN 773-224-012
*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 east from the west side of Avenida Velasco. The irregularly
shaped residence is topped with a flat roof and stuccoed parapet walls that
are capped with red clay tiles. Fenestration is not clearly visible from the
public right-of-way, and an arched arcade with a dropped, tiled awning serves
as an open veranda on the asymmetrical façade. The property is surrounded by
a concrete block wall with a wrought iron gate and brick pillars and further
screened by vegetation.
*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
west
*P6. Date Constructed/Age of
Sources:
• Historic Prehistoric Both
1937 (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 # 33-015572
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Page 2 of 2 *NRHP Status Code 5D1
*Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) CRM TECH 1885-116
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 1937, about the
same time John C. and Fern Grimm acquired the property from Palm Springs Land
and Irrigation Company. A permit for an 806-square-foot room addition was
issued in 1990, the same year a pool and wall were added. Other owners within
the historic period include Charles and Irene Peppers (1939-1945); Olaf A. and
Frieda E. Pierson (1945-1960); and Hugh Proctor, beginning in 1961 through at
least 1964.
*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
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