Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
St. Brigid's Parish (Primary)
St. Brigid's Parish (Historic)
5222 S WESTERN AVE (Alternative)
Important Dates
1954-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
St. Brigid's Parish - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Chaix and Johnson
Builder
Brandow and Johnston
Owner
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles

Location Information

Addresses
5222 S WESTERN AVE Primary
1741 W 53RD ST Alternative
5214 S WESTERN AVE Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
South Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 8 (Council District)
EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS CENTRAL AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
WEST VERNON NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Institutional-Religious/Spiritual, Church   Use: Historic     Style: New Formalist Modern, Mid-Century    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP16. Religious building          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-01-06
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1975
Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1975
Institutional
Eligibility Standards
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Retains the essential character defining features of Mid-Century Modernism from the period of significance
  • Unornamented wall surfaces
  • Simple, geometric volumes
    • Integrity Aspects
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Association
    Setting
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Design
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    5S3
    3S
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of a Mid-Century Modern church. Exhibits high quality design and essential features of the style as applied to a religious property type.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1954-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 1e9da730-177f-4502-b661-3f0539bf34cc
    Property Identification Number: 108B193 1508
    Property Identification Number: 108B193 1508
    Property Identification Number: 108B193 1508
    House ID: 1016265

    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)
    Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles (was owned by / owned)
    Chaix and Johnson (Architecture/Design Firm or Partnership, was designed by /designed)
    Brandow and Johnston (Construction Company, was built by / built)

    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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