Glen Tavern Hotel
Why it's listed
Glen Tavern Hotel, at 134 N. Mill Street in Santa Paula, is a long, shingled English Tudor style inn completed in 1911. Its two front gables have half-timbered stucco facades, and a porch with square stone pillars runs between them. The lobby and stairwell are Craftsman in design, with heavy wood columns, boxed beams, window seats and a massive stone fireplace. Los Angeles architects Hunt and Burns designed it as an 'English Inn,' and Los Angeles builders Crookshank and Summers built it for the Santa Paula Hotel Company, formed by local businessmen after a 1903 fire destroyed the Petrolia Hotel. Near the railroad depot, it served oil and citrus businessmen, tourists, and silent film companies. During World War II the federal government leased it to house secretaries working at the Port Hueneme Naval Base. It is described as the only operating hotel in Ventura County retaining its historic appearance from the grand hotel era, and it was named a county landmark in 1981.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is the only operating hotel in Ventura County that keeps the look of the early 'grand hotels' era. It is an excellent local example of English Tudor styling with Craftsman interior influences, designed by the Los Angeles firm Hunt and Burns. It also reflects Santa Paula's growth as an oil and citrus center.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 84001225, listed July 26, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 134 N. Mill St., Santa Paula |
|---|---|
| County | Ventura County |
| Listed | July 26, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84001225 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architect / builder | Crookshank & Summers (builders); Hunt and Burns (architects) |
| Architectural style | English Tudor Revival with Craftsman influences |
| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Has remained in constant use as a hotel since 1911; now a residence hotel and restaurant with 12 apartments and 25 rooms, and in good condition. |
| Acreage | 0.7 |
| Coordinates | 34.35493, -119.06201 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 84001225.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5568062
- This listing as JSON
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