Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
1127 W WILSHIRE BLVD (Primary)
Samaritan Medical Tower (Alternative)
Important Dates
1964-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
1127 W WILSHIRE BLVD - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
A.C. Martin & Associates
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1127 W WILSHIRE BLVD Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 1 (Council District)
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
WESTLAKE NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Office, High Rise   Use: Historic     Style: Modern, Mid-Century New Formalist    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP07. 3+ story commercial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Concrete, poured/precast Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Single; Glazed, fully Material: Metal
Component: Façade Type: Symmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: L-shaped Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat Material: none defined
Component: Storefront Type: Recessed; Piers Material: Stucco
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Floor-to-ceiling; Storefront; Grouped Material: Metal
Component: Window Type: Grouped; Fixed Material: Metal
Architectural Description
Attached parking structure wing at rear
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-09-24
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1975
New Formalism, 1960-1975
Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • Flat roof, often with heavy, projecting overhang
  • Smooth wall surfaces
  • Colonnade of stylized full-height columnar supports
  • Integral parking lot, either subterranean or above grade
  • Retains the essential character defining features of New Formalism from the period of significance
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Monumental in size and appearance, often three or more stories in height
  • Strict symmetry and formality
    • Integrity Aspects
    Design
    Location
    Setting
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    5S3
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of New Formalist commercial architecture with Mid-Century Modern influences; work of master architectural firm Albert C. Martin & Associates.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1964-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 1010f29c-825f-484c-8217-e3e3725af5b8
    Property Identification Number: 130-5A207 29
    House ID: 629489

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Westlake Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    Historic Resources Group (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)
    A.C. Martin & Associates (Architecture/Design Firm or Partnership, was designed by /designed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Westlake Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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