Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
9617 W YOAKUM DR (Primary)
Important Dates
1958-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
9617 W YOAKUM DR - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner
Marvin Beck

Location Information

Addresses
9617 W YOAKUM DR Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Bel Air - Beverly Crest Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 5 (Council District)
BEL AIR-BEVERLY CREST NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
BEVERLY CREST NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: Modern, Mid-Century     Related Features: Mature vegetation
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
Component: Chimney Type: Unknown Material: none defined
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth; Wood vertical boards Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Post-and-beam Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Single Material: Wood
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: L-shaped Material: none defined
Component: Porch Type: Handrail (Porch Rail); Stair rail (Porch Rail); Entrance porch/stoop Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat; Eaves, boxed Material: Rolled Asphalt
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Clerestory Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Floor-to-ceiling; Single Material: Wood

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-07-15
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1975
Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1975
Residential
Eligibility Standards
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows, often flush-mounted metal framed
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Retains the essential character defining features of Mid-Century Modernism from the period of significance
  • Horizontal massing
  • Simple, geometric volumes
  • Flat roof, at times with wide overhanging eaves
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Unornamented wall surfaces
    • Integrity Aspects
    Workmanship
    Design
    Materials
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Feeling
    Setting
    Association
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    An excellent example of Mid-Century Modern residential architecture with clean lines and distinctive entryway. Designed by Marvin Beck.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1958-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 19794c5a-8135-4db8-8605-75b90a237de3
    Property Identification Number: 153B157 216
    House ID: 984409

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Bel Air - Beverly Crest Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    GPA Consulting, Inc. (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)
    Marvin Beck (Architect/Designer, was designed by /designed, was owned by / owned)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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