HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 6249 (Flatiron Building Historical Landmark)RESOLUTION NO. 6249
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATING
724 "B" STREET (THE FLATIRON BUILDING) AS AN
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
WHEREAS, the Cultural Affairs Commission and the City Council have found,
after conducting a public hearing, that the Flatiron Building at 724 "B"
Street has significant value as part of the cultural characteristics of the
City, exemplifies the cultural, social, and historic heritage of the community,
portrays the environment in the era of history characterized by a distinctive
architectural style, and represents an established and unique visual feature
of the City because of its unusual shape; and
WHEREAS, a description of the characteristics of the site which justifies
this designation and description of those particular features that should be
preserved are attached hereto as Exhibit A and are incorporated herein by
reference; and
WHEREAS, the location and boundaries of the site are those contained in
Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, a primary reason for designation is to insure that the visual
significance of the structure be maintained in a manner appropriate to the
style of the building.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
San Rafael, California, that the Flatiron Building at 724 "B" Street herein-
above mentioned and described be and the same hereby is designated as a
historical landmark, and shall be preserved and maintained pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 2.18 of the San Rafael Municipal Code;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk of the City of San Rafael
is hereby directed to cause a copy of this Resolution, or notice thereof, to
be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby
certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and
adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of San Rafael held on
Monday , the sixteenth day of February , 19 82 ,
by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Frugoli, Jensen, Miskimen & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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JEAW M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
EXHIBIT "A"
Historical/Architectural Report - Flatiron Building, 724 "B" Street
HISTORY:
In 1883 F.S Walsh purchased the property and soon afterwards "Walsh Hall"
was built. Within a few years after the construction of the building, the
building was named the "Depot"Saloon and Rooming House, catering to railroad
workers and travelers. In 1939, the building was listed as the "Flatiron
Hotel". The building continued as a bar and rooming house until 1975 when a fire
destroyed the second level. At that time, the current owner, Frank Annicelli,
rebuilt the damaged portion and removed the stucco to reveal the original
siding and even some of the signing. The building was briefly used as an
antique store until its re-establishment as a bar about one year ago.
ARCHITECTURE:
Date of Construction: Circa 1886
Building Type: 2 story wood frame
Style: Eastlake
Significant Architectural/Environmental Features:
flatiron shape
bracketed eaves with incised brackets
flash alass in the overhanging front bay
pointed arches in ground floor windows
skylights.
Evaluation;
Architectural significance: Excellent
Environmental significance: Exceptional
Desecreation of original design: Moderate
Historical/Cultural significance: Moderate
Physical Condition:
Building Good
Grounds Good
EXHIBIT "B"
724 "B" Street
BEGINNING at the corner formed by the intersection of the South line of
Second Street with the East line of "B" Street; running easterly along
the South line of Second Street, as the same now exists, 90 feet to the
Northwest corner of the lot of land known as "William McDonald Lot", thence
at a right angle Southerly along the West line of said McDonald's Lot
54 feet, more or less, to the fence on the North line of the North
Pacific Coast Railroad Company's right-of-way conveyed by Jacob Short
to said Railroad Company, by deed dated March 8, 1877, and recorded in
Book P of deeds, at page 294, Marin County Records; thence Westerly on
a curve to the left '103 feet, more or less, to the East line of "B"
Street; thence Northerly along the East line of "B" Street, 5 feet, more
or less, to the place of beginning.