Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Church of Divine Guidance (Primary)
Church of Divine Guidance (Historic)
1518 S GRAMERCY PL (Alternative)
Important Dates
1933-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Church of Divine Guidance - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1518 S GRAMERCY PL Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
South Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 10 (Council District)
UNITED NEIGHBORHOODS OF THE HISTORIC ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, WEST ADAMS, AND JEFFERSON PARK COMMUNITY (Neighborhood Council)
HARVARD HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Institutional-Religious/Spiritual, Church   Use: Historic     Style: Art Deco    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP16. Religious building          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Wall cladding replaced
Security window bars added

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-03-05
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Related Responses to Modernism, 1924-1970
Art Deco, 1925-1938
Institutional
Eligibility Standards
  • Smooth wall surfaces, such as stucco
  • Metal windows, often fixed sash and casement
  • Retains the essential character-defining features of the Art Deco style
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Emphasis on verticality
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Zigzags, chevrons and other stylized and geometric motifs as decorative elements on façade
    • Integrity Aspects
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Design
    Setting
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Association
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example an Art Deco church. Exemplary of the style; exhibits high quality of design through distinctive features. Does not retain sufficient integrity for Natl. Register eligibility.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1933-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 10b557c3-dd06-4510-aeb8-a0ff3cb13c24
    Property Identification Number: 126B193 125
    House ID: 596531

    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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