Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
607 W MANCHESTER AVE (Primary)
Important Dates
1929-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
607 W MANCHESTER AVE - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
607 W MANCHESTER AVE Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
South Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 8 (Council District)
EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS SOUTHEAST AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
VERMONT VISTA NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Food Service, Restaurant/Tavern   Use: Historic        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Security window bars added
Windows replaced - some
Security door(s) added

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-01-06
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Commercial Development and the Automobile, 1910-1980
Programmatic/Mimetic, 1918-1950
Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • "Mimetic” refers to buildings which mimic forms which are not related to the building’s use
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Is a good example of Programmatic/Mimetic architecture
  • Typically a low-scale commercial structure
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Conveys an advertising message through adaptations in the building form itself
    • Integrity Aspects
    Location
    Design
    Workmanship
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Materials
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Extremely rare example of a mimetic restaurant in Los Angeles; one of only a very small handful left. May not retain sufficient integrity for National Register eligibility
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1929-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 108e87e2-7ac4-4c25-a241-2c608fc0faaa
    Property Identification Number: 097-5A201 232
    House ID: 430409

    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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