Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
1505 S WESTMORELAND AVE (Primary)
Westmoreland Chapel (Alternative)
Important Dates
1906-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
1505 S WESTMORELAND AVE - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1505 S WESTMORELAND AVE Primary
1509 S WESTMORELAND AVE Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
South Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 1 (Council District)
PICO UNION NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
PICO-UNION NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

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

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Addition to rear/side elevation

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2011-09-03
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
  • Represents an early or rare example of the style in the community in which it is located
  • Clapboard exteriors, sometimes stuccoed or shingled
  • Double-hung sash windows
  • Hipped roof
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
  • Simple rectangular building forms
  • Substantial front porches
  • Usually two stories in height
  • Exemplifies the tenets of the Arts and Crafts movement and the American Foursquare style
  • Exhibits quality design through distinctive features such as extensive detailing associated with the Queen Anne, American Colonial Revival, or Craftsman
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Setting
    Design
    Location
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3S
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Very unusual example of an American Foursquare house with Shingle style design influences. Mostly intact; exhibits high quality design and craftsmanship.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1906-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 0a413873-26dc-425c-992a-de15860b8aa4
    Property Identification Number: 126B197 84
    Property Identification Number: 126B197 102
    House ID: 598290

    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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