Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
2630 S SEVERANCE ST (Primary)
Severance Street Apts. (Alternative)
Important Dates
1905-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
2630 S SEVERANCE ST - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
2630 S SEVERANCE ST Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
South Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 9 (Council District)
EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS NORTH AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
UNIVERSITY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: American Foursquare Prairie    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Door (primary) replaced
Security window bars added

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-01-05
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Arts and Crafts Movement, 1895-1930
American Foursquares or Prairie Boxes, 1895-1914
Residential
Single-Family Residence
Eligibility Standards
  • Usually two stories in height
  • Exemplifies the tenets of the Arts and Crafts movement and the American Foursquare style
  • Substantial front porches
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Double-hung sash windows
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
  • Represents an early or rare example of the style in the community in which it is located
  • Exhibits quality design through distinctive features such as extensive detailing associated with the Queen Anne, American Colonial Revival, or Craftsman
  • Simple rectangular building forms
  • Low pitched hipped roofs, sometimes with towers
  • Clapboard exteriors, sometimes stuccoed or shingled
    • Integrity Aspects
    Design
    Location
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Setting
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of a American Foursquare residence with distinctive Prairie style characteristics. Exhibits high quality of design and craftsmanship.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1900-01-01
    To: 1915-12-31

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 07d38230-ce05-4b98-b06f-cb9576225574
    Property Identification Number: 123A201 272
    House ID: 559393

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - South Los Angeles 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: South Los Angeles Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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