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Historic Resources ;, i` ~"~~~:'~~ ~! ~ -`~+ __ _ :~ -a: ~, The oity<'of~;~San-Leandro:;has a rich history ,reflected by over a century of development. A~rchitectuxe, urban patterns;. landscape, and other elements from each. period are present today. These historic resources reflect the past and add richness to the present. A downtown with historic continuity is more compelling,;and therefore more economically vital, than one in which historic: res,q„urces~have been eliminated. Historic resources also enable us to understand they present time more fully and provide a means of recognizing, =,identif~•ng,- and. appreciating the unique qualities of San Leandro. ~Architectu,re Today, downtown San Leandro contains a mixture of architectural styles reflecting a variety of historic architectural periods. The oldest ..buildings downtown reflect design of the early twentieth cen- tury. The Best Builditxg dating to" 1910 and located at 1300 E. 14`'' Street, is a handsome classic revival structure consisting of marble pilasters and a glazed terra cotta frieze. The Masonic Temple is an exposed brick structure also in the classic re- vival style. Details include articulated brick pilasters, metal grillwork and plaster ornamentation. San Leandro also contains many traditional Mediterranean-style build- ings. Casa Peralta, dating to 1901, is located at 384 W. Estudillo Avenue. Plasterwork, wrought iron grilles and glazed tilework add to the architec- tural significance of this building. The only element of the former Caterpillar Tractor Company is an entry. portal located at 884 Davis Street. This structure, dating to 1925, also incor- porates glazed tilework and brick pilasters, but the plasterwork is gothic inspired. Art Deco inspired construction is found at the current Avco Financial Services building located at 1394. E. 14'x' Street. AStreamline-style frieze, bas- relief detailing, and steel windows incorporate 1930's style architecture. Buildings dating from the rnid-20`h century include the Pelton Center. This shopping, area is aloes-slung, single-story complex with file roofs, wood- framed windows, and broad arcades. Construction in the 60's and 70's attempted to incorporate Mediterra- nean style design elements. Tile roofs, either as mansards or as accent ele- ments, can be found on many buildings throughout the downtown area. San Leandro Downtown Plan & Urban Design Guidelines October 2000 page 35 Bert Building, 1910. , k;. Masonic Building, c. 1910 ~~: Pelton Center, 1948.