Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
2121 N SAN FERNANDO ROAD (Primary)
Important Dates
1923-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
2121 N SAN FERNANDO ROAD - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
2121 N SAN FERNANDO ROAD Primary
2122 W CYPRESS AVE Alternative
2118 W CYPRESS AVE Alternative
2117 N SAN FERNANDO ROAD Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 1 (Council District)
GLASSELL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
GLASSELL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Industrial-Building and Construction, Other   Use: Historic     Style: Moderne, Streamline Art Deco    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP08. Industrial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Fully glazed; Double Material: Wood
Component: Door Type: Single Material: Metal
Component: Plan Type: T-shaped Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat; Clay tile coping; Tower Material: Rolled Asphalt
Component: Window Type: Grouped; Multi-light; Fixed Material: Steel
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Single Material: none defined
Architectural Description
The architectural description concerns the 1936 portion of the building. The original 1922 portion appears to lack integrity and has been altered.
Alterations
Storefront altered or replaced

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-05-30
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Related Responses to Modernism, 1924-1970
Streamline Moderne, 1935-1945
Industrial
Eligibility Standards
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Retains the essential character defining features of the Streamline Moderne style from the period of significance
  • Rounded corners and curved surfaces, emulating a “windswept” appearance
  • Flat or nearly flat roofs
  • Windows “punched” into walls, with no surrounds
  • Smooth stucco cladding
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Horizontal orientation
    • Integrity Aspects
    Feeling
    Association
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Setting
    Design
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    This building extends from Cypress Avenue to San Fernando Road. It was constructed in 1922 and expanded in 1936. It is an excellent example of an industrial building that blends Streamline Moderne and Art Deco styles.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1923-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 2535465a-4317-47dd-8e23-a6d6949f9817
    Property Identification Number: 148-5A215 17
    Property Identification Number: 148-5A215 17
    Property Identification Number: 148-5A215 23
    Property Identification Number: 148-5A215 23
    House ID: 769228

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    None

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

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

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    None

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