48780 Eisenhower Drive
DPR 523A (09/2013) *Required information
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PRIMARY RECORD
Review Code Reviewer Date
Resource Name: 48780 Eisenhower Drive
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Primary#: P-33-xxx
HRI#: None
Trinomial #: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 3S / 3CS / 5S2
Other Listings: Urbana Survey No. 301
*P3b. Resource Attributes: HP2. Single Family Property
*P4. Resources Present: ¨ Building ý Structure o Object o Site o District o Element of District o Other
P5b. Description of Photo: 48780
Eisenhower Drive_1: View facing south of the
northwest (front) elevation.
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and Source
ýHistoric: 1967; ParcelQuest
o Prehistoric
o Both
*P7. Owner and Address:
Joanna B. Brookes Irrevocable Trust, Christina V.
Brookes Irrevocable Trust
1609 Lincoln Lane,
Newport Beach, CA 92660
*P8. Recorded by:
Urbana Preservation & Planning, LLC
www.urbanapreservation.com
*P9. Date Recorded: June-July 2022
*P10. Survey Type:
Citywide Survey; Intensive Level
*P3a. Description: The 48780 Eisenhower Drive property is a one-story, wood frame single-family residence. It was built in the Spanish
Styled Ranch style. The building faces northwest on the south corner of the intersection of Avenida Fernando and Eisenhower Drive. It
features a T-shaped plan with wings extending out to the northeast and southeast with an asymmetrical front façade. The dwelling has a
low-pitch front-gabled roof clad with red terracotta tiles. The roof has broad, overhanging open eaves with exposed rafters and false exposed
beams on the gable end. A detached garage is located on the southwest of the dwelling with roofing to match the main residence. The
exterior walls of the dwelling and garage are clad with stucco. The fenetration at the front elevation does not feature any windows. The sides
and rear of the home are obscured by privacy walls and vegetation. The recessed front entryway is located on the west side of the front
façade and is filled with an iron gate. Character defining features of Spanish Styled Ranch style homes that can be seen on the subject
property include: the stucco clad walls, terracotta tile roof, exposed rafters / beams, and decorative iron work.
P1. Other Identifier: N/A
*P2. Location: o Not for Publication ý Unrestricted
*a. County: Riverside
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad: La Quinta Date: 2021 T ; R ; ¼ of ¼ of Sec ; B.M. __
c. Address: 48780 Eisenhower Drive City: La Quinta Zip: 92253
d. UTM Zone: 11S, 564401.56 mE / 3728452.75 mN
e. Other Locational Data: La Quinta Golf Estates No 1, Recorded July 31, 1959, MB 37/98
Neighborhood: La Quinta Country Club; La Quinta Golf Estates; APN: 658310039
*P11. Report Citation: Urbana Preservation & Planning, LLC. La Quinta Citywide Historical Resources Survey and Context Statement,
2023.
*Attachments: o None ý Location Map ý Continuation Sheet ý Building, Structure, and Object Record
o Archaeological Record o District Record o Linear Feature Record o Milling Station Record o Rock Art
Record o Artifact Record o Photograph Record o Other:
DPR 523B (09/2013) *Required information
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Resource Name: 48780 Eisenhower Drive
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(This space reserved for official comments.)
Primary#:
HRI#:
Trinomial #:
CRHR Status Code: 3S / 3CS / 5S2
Other Listings:
Other Listings: Urbana Survey No. 301
B1. Historic Name: N/A
B2. Common Name: 48780 Eisenhower Drive
B3. Original Use: Single-Family Dwelling B4. Present Use: Single-Family Dwelling
*B5. Architectural Style: Spanish Styled Ranch
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: None Identified
*B12. References: Urbana Preservation & Planning, LLC. La Quinta Citywide Historical
Resources Survey and Context Statement, 2023. See Continuation Sheet for additional
references.
B13. Remarks: None
*B14. Evaluator: Urbana Preservation & Planning, LLC | www.urbanapreservation.com
*Date of Evaluation: December 2022
The 48780 Eisenhower Drive property was researched at the City of La Quinta, the La Quinta Historical Society, the La Quinta Public Library,
and via online archives including Coachella Valley Telephone Directories (1946-1957), City of La Quinta building permits, regional newspapers
within the UC Riverside California Digital Newspaper Collection, aerial imagery from ca. 1930s forward, and the Riverside County Assessor's
Office online property search. Results are limited. The property is not listed in available Coachella Valley Telephone Directories. See
Continuation Sheet for significance and integrity conclusions.
*B6. Construction History: The subject property was constructed in 1967. In 1971, property owner FR Rice obtained a permit to install
a private swimming pool (Permit No. 187862). In 2000, property owner M.M. Corvan obtained a permit to do alterations and repairs to
existing residence; the work was completed by Contec Construction Company (Permit No. 0010-071). In 2001, Corvan obtained a permit to
erect a 6ft Garden Wall 16 LF; the work was completed by Rivizzigno Construction (Permit No. 0105-150). In 2001, Corvan obtained a permit
to remodel, the work was completed by Rivizzigno Construction (Permit No. 0106-136). In 2002, Corvan obtained a permit to erect a 6ft
garden wall (Permit No. 0210-138). In 2004, property owner Lee Sammis obtained a permit to install a private swimming pool; the work was
completed by California Pools & Spas (Permit No. 04-6478). In 2006, Sammis obtained a permit to erect a fence; the work was completed by
Edward J Strzelczk (Permit No. 06-3423). In 2007, property owner Elkwood Downs, LLC obtained a permit for electrical work; the work was
completed by Parker Lighting and Electrical (Permit No. 07-0238). In 2015, property owners Diana and Bob Brooks obtained a permit to build
a patio extension and new garage; the work was completed by Abarca Construction (Permit No. 2015-0345). Aerial photography shows that
the original garage was a flat roof structure that did not display Spanish style elements. The 2015 patio garage extension appears to have
added Spanish decorative features and added an accessory dwelling unit. Overall, the essential form of the house appears to have remained
intact. Spanish style elements to the garage are later improvements to the property.
*B7. Moved? ý No o Yes o Unknown Date: N/A Original Location: N/A
*B8. Related Features: None
B9a. Architect: Not Identified b. Builder: Not Identified
*B10. Significance:
Theme: Residential Development, 1934 – 1970s; Recreation and Leisure, 1926-1970s Area: City of La Quinta
Period of Significance: 1967-1970s Property Type: Residential Applicable Criteria: NRHP / CRHR / Local eligible
(B/2/B(persons))
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#: None
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 3D / 3CD / 5D2
Other Listings: Urbana Survey No. 301
Resource Name: 48780 Eisenhower Drive
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DPR 523L (09/2013)
Primary Record Information Continued:
48780 Eisenhower Drive_2: View facing southeast of the northwest (front) elevation.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: P-33-xxx
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 3D / 3CD / 5D2
Other Listings: Urbana Survey No.: 301 Resource Name: 48780 Eisenhower Drive
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DPR 523L (09/2013)
Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
B10. Statement of Significance Continued:
Past owners and occupants include: Fred Rice (1970-1971; Desert Sun / Permits), M/M Corvan (2000-2002; Permits), Lee Sammis (2004-2006;
Permits), Elkwood Downs LLC (2007; Permits), and Diana and Bob Brooks (2015; Permits). Fred Rice was an influential figure before and after he
retired in La Quinta in 1970, when he moved into the subject property. Known as an "idea man", he Rice was trained as a mechanical engineer who
worked for Capitol Records in Los Angeles, first as an artist, and later as a national merchandising director, working with the Beatles, Beach Boys,
Rolling Stones, the Monkees, Linda Ronstadt, and Michael Jackson. He invented the browser box for record storage and also worked in movies and
television. He helped produce Bozo the Clown, Shrimpenstein, and Appaloosa. He started his own company, Fred Rice Productions, which made the
Johnny Moccasin series. He also worked as an animator for Walt Disney, helping create films such as Fantasia, Pinnochio, Bambi, and Dumbo.
In 1970, Rice retired in La Quinta were he became a well known public figure, artist, and inventor. He tested some of his early inventions, particularly
involving ways to utilize solar energy, at his Eisenhower Drive home. He became president of the Chamber of Commerce, a founder of the Historical
Society of La Quinta, and the creator of the seal for the City of La Quinta - later designing the seal for St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He served
as a board member of the Boys and Girls Club and honorary chairman of the La Quinta Festival Arts Foundation. For all his accomplishments, he
recieved the Humanitarian Award for the Coachella Valley.
The home was built as a Spanish Styled Ranch in the La Quinta Country Club subdivision, recorded in 1959, and is within the La Quinta Golf Estates
neighborhood. The subject property was constructed in 1967 by an unidentified builder.
The dwelling is associated with the themes of Residential Development (1934-1970s) and Recreation and Leisure (1926-1970s), being located in La
Quinta's first private country club and the first residential neighborhood associated with club. However, the property does not possess individual
documented significance in relation to these themes. For its association with Fred Rice, the property is assigned the 3S, 3SC, and 5S2 status codes:
appears eligible for NR individually through survey evaluation, appears eligible for CR individually through survey evaluation, and individually eligible
for local listing or designation.
The dwelling is not 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. The dwelling is individually eligible under Criterion B/2/B, as it has been identified as having an
association with Fred Rice, a significant local leader, inventor, and artist. The dwelling is 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 is not individually eligible under Local Register Criterion A, as it was not found to exemplify a special element of the City of La Quinta.
The dwelling has not been substantially altered and maintains integrity from the historic period.
B10. References Continued:
Riverside County Assessor Records; City of La Quinta Building Permit Records; La Quinta Historical Society Research Collection; Coachella Valley
Telephone Directories (1946-1957); California Digital Newspaper Collection, University of California Riverside; Digital Newspaper Collection,
Genealogybank.com; Digital Newspaper Collection, Newspapers.com; Digital Collection, Ancestry.com; Online Historic Aerial Photographs, Historic
Aerials.com; University California Santa Barbara Online Historic Aerial Collection; U.S. Department of the Interior Earth Explorer Historic Aerial
Collection; La Quinta Design and Development Department, City of La Quinta Historic Context Statement, 2011; and La Quinta Historical Society,
Images of America: La Quinta, 2020.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: P-33-xxx
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 3D / 3CD / 5D2
Other Listings: Urbana Survey No.: 301 Resource Name: 48780 Eisenhower Drive
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DPR 523L (09/2013)
Building, Structure, Object Information Continued:
Desert Sun, September 18, 1970.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: P-33-xxx
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 3D / 3CD / 5D2
Other Listings: Urbana Survey No.: 301 Resource Name: 48780 Eisenhower Drive
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