Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
3107-3119 W Beverly Blvd (Primary)
3107 W BEVERLY BLVD (Alternative)
Important Dates
1925-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
3107-3119 W Beverly Blvd - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
3107 W BEVERLY BLVD Primary
3119 W BEVERLY BLVD Alternative
3117 W BEVERLY BLVD Alternative
3115 W BEVERLY BLVD Alternative
3113 W BEVERLY BLVD Alternative
3111 W BEVERLY BLVD Alternative
3109 W BEVERLY BLVD Alternative
3107 1/2 W BEVERLY BLVD Alternative
3119 1/2 W BEVERLY BLVD Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
3107-3119 W Beverly Blvd
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 13 (Council District)
RAMPART VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
TEMPLE-BEAUDRY NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Mixed, Mixed Use - Commercial/Office/Residential   Use: Historic     Style: Beaux Arts Classicism    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Brick Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Balconette; Applied decoration Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Security door; Arched opening, round; Decorative surround; Single Material: none defined
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Parapet, flat; Flat Material: none defined
Component: Storefront Type: Security gate/screen; Flush Material: Stucco
Component: Window Type: Transom; Single; Double-hung Material: Metal
Component: none defined Type: Storefront Material: Metal
Component: Window Type: Paired; Decorative surround; Double-hung Material: Metal

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Windows replaced - some
Entry infilled on primary facade; second floor windows appear to have been replaced with metal frame windows in the original openings

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-09-19
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Streetcar Commercial Development, 1873-1934
Mixed-Use Residential and Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • Was historically used for both commercial and residential uses
  • Lack of dedicated parking as part of the original design
  • Is located along or within two city blocks of a historic streetcar route
  • Demonstrates an important example of live/work use oriented to streetcar or interurban service
  • Demonstrates a lack of designed automobile accommodation
  • Upper floor is typically separated by an architectural band or molding detail and is capped with a cornice; details remain intact
  • Two to four stories with a rectangular or L-shaped massing
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Ground floor with storefronts and large display windows; openings remain intact
  • Ground floor exterior entrance to upper floor residential units
  • Applied ornamentation or architectural features including towers, friezes, upper floor balconies or decorative trim at windows, door and storefronts
  • Fenestration on upper floor is residential in character and remains intact
  • Set to the sidewalk limit
    • Integrity Aspects
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Setting
    Design
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Association
    Location
    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: 1925-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 2358d878-d03a-4df4-8ccd-951b4420df68
    Property Identification Number: 138A201 209
    Property Identification Number: 138A201 197
    Property Identification Number: 138A201 197
    Property Identification Number: 138A201 201
    Property Identification Number: 138A201 201
    Property Identification Number: 138A201 201
    Property Identification Number: 138A201 209
    Property Identification Number: 138A201 209
    Property Identification Number: 138A201 197
    House ID: 672551

    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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