Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
2624 W VERNON AVE (Primary)
Important Dates
1941-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
2624 W VERNON AVE - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
2624 W VERNON AVE Primary
2626 W VERNON AVE Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Los Angeles City Council District 8 (Council District)
West Adams - Baldwin Hills - Leimert Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
PARK MESA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Retail, Retail Store   Use: Historic     Style: Moderne, Streamline    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Awnings added
Security door(s) added
Security window bars added

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2015-11-22
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Related Responses to Modernism, 1924-1970
Streamline Moderne, 1935-1945
Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Retains the essential character defining features of the Streamline Moderne style from the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Workmanship
    Association
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Design
    Setting
    Feeling
    Materials
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3S
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of Streamline Moderne commercial building with unusual rounded storefront windows and distinctive geometric ceramic tile on facade.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1941-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    House ID: 488540
    Property Identification Number: 111B189 224
    SurveyLA ID: 0282c372-f51f-418e-b746-0e2892083a0b

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - West Adams - Baldwin Hills - Leimert Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    Architectural Resources Group (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: West Adams-Baldwin Hills-Leimert Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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