Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Mafundi Institute (Primary)
Mafundi Institute (Historic)
Youth Opportunities High School (Alternative)
1827 E 103RD ST (Alternative)
Important Dates
1969-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Mafundi Institute - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1827 E 103RD ST Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 15 (Council District)
WATTS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
WATTS NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Institutional-Social Clubs/Meeting Halls, Meeting Hall   Use: Historic     Style: Modern, Late     Related Features: Mural; Parking Lot
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP13. Community center/social hall          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Window openings altered

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-03-13
Context/Theme
Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
Cultural Development and Institutions, 1850-1980
Visual Arts, 1888-1980
Producing, Displaying and Supporting Visual Arts, 1888-1980
Institutional - Visual and Performing Arts
Eligibility Standards
  • Is directly associated with important developments in the history of visual arts in Los Angeles, either as the location of discrete events or cumulative activities over time
  • Property functioned as an important place for the production, display, appreciation of, or education in, the visual arts
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
  • May be associated with particular groups or movements significant in the history of the visual arts
  • May be associated with ethnic, cultural, women’s or LGBT groups
  • For the National Register, properties associated with events that date from the last 50 years must possess exceptional importance
  • Includes exhibition spaces such as galleries and museums; meeting places such as art clubs and residences; art foundations; art schools
    • Integrity Aspects
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Setting
    Design
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    5S3
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Significant community center for local artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, and poets. Played a significant role in the community after the Watts Riots, particularly in the arts.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1969-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 1b513809-9b44-42bf-923b-cf0e48f43678
    Property Identification Number: 091-5A215 129
    House ID: 1053233

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Southeast Los Angeles Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    GPA Consulting, Inc. (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)

    Related Information Resources

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

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