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11/23/2020 A. It exemplifies or reflects special elements of the City's cultural, aesthetic or architectural history. Among buildings in Redwood City that were built to house fraternal groups, clubs, and other societies, this building is significant as one of the earliest and most intact. It is also significant as being the only early building in this class or category that was built to house a women's club. Furthermore, the building has been continuously used as a women's club from the year of construction (1911) to the present. Regarding architectural history, this building's Craftsman style relates closely to Craftsman bungalows in the Dingee Park neighborhood. The overwhelming majority of houses in Dingee Park, through the mid-192Os, were designed in this style, and while many of them have been altered or demolished, many others survive. The surviving houses, along with the Redwood City Woman's Club, evoke the appearance and aesthetic of the neighborhood during its earliest decades and are significant for this reason. B. It is identified with persons or events significant in local, State or national history. This club building is most closely associated with Mrs. C. E. Cumberson and Aileen Finkler. They are important in Redwood City's history primarily for their role in founding the Redwood City Woman's Club. Many other women also contributed to the club during its early years, but Cumberson and Finkler contributed with the most vision and energy. Because of the importance of the club in Redwood City's history and its founders, this building has significance because of its association with them. 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. This building is a fine example of the Craftsman style. The notable features include its hipped and gabled roof, the shingled exterior, the gabled porte cochere, the broad eaves and carved rafter tails, the recessed porch, and the wooden and steel sash windows. The 1939 addition is a contributing feature. When it becomes fifty years old in 2023, the 1973 addition may be considered a contributing feature as well. Generally, properties eligible for listing in the National Register are at least 50 years old. Properties less than 50 years of age must be exceptionally important to be considered eligible for listing. WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Redwood City and the residents therein, that 149 Clinton Street be designated as a Historic Landmark. ATTY/RESO.0126/CC RESO DESIGNATING 149 CLINTON ST AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK RESO. NO. 15914 REV: 10-28-2020 PR MUFF NO. 612 Page 2 of 3