Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Hotel Byron (Primary)
Hotel Byron (Historic)
Milagros Market (Alternative)
1214 W 8TH ST (Alternative)
Important Dates
1923-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Hotel Byron - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1214 W 8TH ST Primary
1218 W 8TH ST Alternative
1216 W 8TH ST Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 1 (Council District)
WESTLAKE SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
WESTLAKE NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Mixed, Mixed Use - Commercial/Office/Residential   Use: Historic     Style: Commercial, Vernacular    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Brick Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Belt course; Pilasters Material: none defined
Component: Façade Type: Symmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat; Cornice; Parapet, flat Material: none defined
Component: Storefront Type: Recessed; Multiple; Bulkhead; Capitals; Pilasters Material: Brick
Component: Window Type: Storefront; Grouped; Transom; Fixed Material: Metal Wood
Component: Window Type: Tripartite; Fixed; Double-hung Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Single; Double-hung Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Single; Double-hung; Arched opening, segmental Material: Wood
Architectural Description
Painted wall sign on sign elevation
Alterations
Storefront altered or replaced
Windows replaced - some

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-09-17
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Streetcar Commercial Development, 1873-1934
Mixed-Use Residential and Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • Ground floor with storefronts and large display windows; openings remain intact
  • Fenestration on upper floor is residential in character and remains intact
  • Upper floor is typically separated by an architectural band or molding detail and is capped with a cornice; details remain intact
  • Is located along or within two city blocks of a historic streetcar route
  • Demonstrates a lack of designed automobile accommodation
  • Set to the sidewalk limit
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Was historically used for both commercial and residential uses
  • Two to four stories with a rectangular or L-shaped massing
  • Demonstrates an important example of live/work use oriented to streetcar or interurban service
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Lack of dedicated parking as part of the original design
    • Integrity Aspects
    Setting
    Association
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Location
    Design
    Materials
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    Rare, intact example of early commercial development located along a former streetcar line in Westlake; most examples from this period do not retain integrity.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1923-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 142295ec-6b5a-428d-bb17-2d56fb264a4a
    Property Identification Number: 130-5A205 366
    Property Identification Number: 130-5A205 366
    Property Identification Number: 130-5A205 366
    House ID: 629443

    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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