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78 Page 29 In addition to many business holdings, Crocker was highly influential in the development of San Francisco peninsula communities, particularly in Burlingame where he had an estate. After the 1906 earthquake Crocker, through his very private Crocker Estate Company, realized the opportunity to be made from people moving out of San Francisco. As the first phase of the Dingee Park Subdivision (later known as Redwood Highlands)blecks were subdivided and then lots auctioned off in 1909 by the real estate finn of B.aldwin and Howell. A 1909 auction map shows that lot 20 blo,!!k 44 (2236 Hopkins Ave) was not available for auction. 1909 Baldwin and Howell Real Estate auction records have no recordings for the subject property supporting the conclusion that the property was already occupied. In 1912 Carolan M. Crocker Martenstein (with PJ. Zimmennan, builder) completed construction of the cottage. Her husband Theodore Martenstein was only listed in the 1911 directory at rms 255 Main, most likely waiting for, or overseeing, completion of the residence. Due to its remote location at the time the residence doesn't appear on the Sanborn map until 1919. The map illustrates that the residence was one of only 3 on the block, and one of the earliest in the entire subdivision. It's proximity to the South Gate entrance to Dingee Park (intersection of Nevada, Brewster and Outer Circle) would have been prominently seen upon entry. The residence was sold to Henry (salesman at Henry Whitte Real Estate & Insurance) and Pauline Northrup in 1914 and it remained in the family until 1936 when it was sold to Henry and Marie Hansen. The Hansen family sold the property to Richard and Bethal Morgan in 1941 and the Morgan's retained the property until 200 1. The residence is an excellent example of early twentieth century architecture with an unusual double, front gable Craftsman design. The Period of Significance of the property is from 1908 from the subdivision and sale, to 2001 when the longest ownership, that of the Morgan's, ended. Although there have been alterations to the rear porch and deck, and the front porch somewhat enclosed, the property retains a high level of integrity and is significant as an early subdivision property that well represents the post-l906 development in Redwood City. Significance: The property meets the Redwood City Criteria for designation as a Redwood City Historic Landmark. A. It exemplifies or reflects special elements of the City's cultural, aesthetic or architectural history (Dingee Park); B. It is identified with persons or events significant in local, state or national history (Crocker); and C. It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship (Craftsman Style). The property has therefore been assigned the California Register Status Code SS3 = appears to be individually eligible for local listing or designation. This status code is equivalent to The National Register of Historic Places Status Code 5S 1: Not eligible for National Register but of local interest because the resource is separately listed or designated under an existing local ordinance, 0 r is eligible for such listing or designation. Because your property is eligible as a historic resource (to be confinned by the Redwood City Historic Resource Advisory Committee, Planning Commission and City Council) all changes and alterations must be consistent with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. A copy of which is attached. 3