Sainsevain Property, 14804 Summit Avenue, Fontana, San Bernardino County, CA

Significance: The 1874 residence and ancillary structures a smokehouse and reservoir, are eligible for listing on the National Register according to Criteria A, B, C, (and D). The Sainsevain Complex is significant for its association with the Sainsevain family, early settlers and pioneers in both the lime-making industry and viticulture in this region of southern California. Furthermore, these rubble and concrete structures exemplify a type and method of construction of which there are few remaining examples.

Survey number: HABS CA-2661

Building/structure dates: 1874 Initial Construction

Building/structure dates: 1893 Subsequent Work

Building/structure dates: 1899 Subsequent Work

Building/structure dates: 1971 Subsequent Work

Building/structure dates: ca. 1950- 1960 Subsequent Work

Building/structure dates: after 1996 Demolished

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