Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
10581 W ROCCA WAY (Primary)
Important Dates
1963-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
10581 W ROCCA WAY - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
10581 W ROCCA WAY Primary
10591 W ROCCA WAY Alternative
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)
BEL AIR 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: Concrete block Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Unknown Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Double Material: none defined
Component: Entryway Type: Recessed Material: none defined
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat Material: Rolled Asphalt
Component: Window Type: Clerestory; Fixed Material: Steel
Component: Window Type: Floor-to-ceiling; Grouped Material: Steel

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-08-22
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
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Unornamented wall surfaces
  • Simple, geometric volumes
  • Horizontal massing
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows, often flush-mounted metal framed
  • Flat roof, at times with wide overhanging eaves
  • Direct expression of the structural system, often wood or steel post and beam
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Retains the essential character defining features of Mid-Century Modernism from the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Setting
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Association
    Materials
    Design
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3S
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    An excellent intact example of Mid-Century Modern residential architecture with clean lines and geometric volumes. The orientation toward the rear makes it difficult to fully appreciate from the public right-of-way.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1963-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 2496b013-5636-4b69-acff-e05cf1ae0544
    Property Identification Number: 144B149 96
    Property Identification Number: 144B149 109
    House ID: 968983

    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)

    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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