Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Original Tommy's Hamburgers (Primary)
Original Tommy's Hamburgers (Historic)
2571 W BEVERLY BLVD (Alternative)
Important Dates
1946-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Original Tommy's Hamburgers - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
2571 W BEVERLY BLVD Primary
2577 W BEVERLY BLVD Alternative
2575 W BEVERLY BLVD Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
2571-2577 W Beverly Blvd
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 13 (Council District)
GREATER ECHO PARK ELYSIAN NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
TEMPLE-BEAUDRY NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Food Service, Walk-up Stand   Use: Historic     Style: Commercial, Vernacular    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
Component: Details Type: Sign Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Single Material: Metal
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: L-shaped Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Gable, side Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Sliding; Single Material: Aluminum
Component: none defined Type: Clerestory; Obscure glass Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Single; Fixed Material: none defined
Architectural Description
L-shaped building at rear of parcel and walk-up food stand at front of parcel
Alterations
Windows replaced - some
Roof replaced with incompatible materials
Tile replaced

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-09-19
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Commercial Identity, 1850-1980
Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • Was the founding location of, or the long-term location of, a business significant in commercial history
  • Was the long-term location of a business significant in commerical history
  • Was the founding location of a business significant in commercial history
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Setting
    Design
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Long-time home of Original Tommy's Hamburgers; in continuous operation as Original Tommy's Hamburgers since 1946. This is the location where founder Tommy Koufax opened the first of his Original Tommy's Hamburgers stand locations, a franchise which has since grown to over 30 locations in California and Nevada. The property appears to meet local criteria only and may not meet significance thresholds for National Register or California Register eligibility.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1946-01-01
    Date Evaluated
    2013-09-19
    Context/Theme
    Commercial Development, 1850-1980
    Restaurants, 1880-1980
    Commercial - Food
    Walk-up/Stand
    Eligibility Standards
  • Significant as a property type (C)
  • May have prominent signage
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Was historically designed and used as a restaurant
    • Integrity Aspects
    Feeling
    Association
    Workmanship
    Setting
    Design
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of a walk-up food stand in Westlake. Due to alterations, including replacement of roof material, the property does not retain sufficient integrity to be eligible for listing in the National Register.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1946-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 136d2921-8327-4031-9072-7465811b6715
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A203 77
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A203 77
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A203 77
    House ID: 665671

    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)

    Related Information Resources

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

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