Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
1260 W 6TH ST (Primary)
Important Dates
1925-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
1260 W 6TH ST - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1260 W 6TH ST Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 1 (Council District)
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
WESTLAKE NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Office, High Rise   Use: Historic     Style: Spanish Colonial Revival    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP07. 3+ story commercial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Belt course; Applied decoration; Light Fixtures Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Double; Glazed, fully Material: Metal
Component: Door Type: Transom; Glazed, fully; Double Material: Metal
Component: Façade Type: Symmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Parapet, flat; Cornice; Flat Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Grouped; Fixed; Sliding Material: Metal
Component: Window Type: Grouped; Fixed; Storefront; Awning Material: Metal

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Windows replaced - all
Door (primary) replaced
Storefront altered or replaced

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-09-17
Context/Theme
Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
Public and Private Health and Medicine, 1850-1980
Medical Building Types, 1850-1980
Institutional - Health/Medicine
Medical Building
Eligibility Standards
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Retains association with a medical institution
  • Is an early, rare, or unusual example of a medical/healthcare building type in Los Angeles
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features of its type
    • Integrity Aspects
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Setting
    Design
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Rare example of an early medical office building in Westlake; located adjacent to Good Samaritan Hospital. Due to alterations, including replacement of windows and storefronts, the property does not retain sufficient integrity to be eligible for listing in the National Register.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1925-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 2394cd31-267d-4085-9af9-9da12561343b
    Property Identification Number: 132A207 237
    House ID: 635693

    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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