Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Knauer House (Primary)
Knauer House (Historic)
921 N BLUEGRASS LANE (Alternative)
Important Dates
1953-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Knauer House - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Rodney Walker
Builder
Owner
James G. Knauer

Location Information

Addresses
921 N BLUEGRASS LANE Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Brentwood - Pacific Palisades Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 11 (Council District)
BRENTWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: Modern, Mid-Century    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
Component: Chimney Type: Exterior Material: none defined
Component: Cladding Type: Wood vertical boards Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Single Material: Wood
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Eaves, wide; Eaves, open; Bargeboards; Flat Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Grouped; Sliding Material: Metal
Component: Window Type: Floor-to-ceiling; Grouped; Fixed Material: Wood

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Garage altered or replaced
Some windows may have been altered

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-06-27
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
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows, often flush-mounted metal framed
  • Simple, geometric volumes
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Retains the essential character defining features of Mid-Century Modernism from the period of significance
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Flat roof, at times with wide overhanging eaves
  • Horizontal massing
  • Unornamented wall surfaces
  • Direct expression of the structural system, often wood or steel post and beam
    • Integrity Aspects
    Design
    Location
    Setting
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of Mid-Century Modern residential architecture in Brentwood; work of master architect Rodney Walker. Due to alterations, including replacement of some windows and alterations to the garage, the property does not retain sufficient integrity to be eligible for listing in the National Register.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1953-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 2ea42246-9f7b-4cf5-85f1-12e4bdc5f440
    Property Identification Number: 138B137 209
    House ID: 958564

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Brentwood - Pacific Palisades Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    Rodney Walker (Architect/Designer, was designed by /designed)
    James G. Knauer (was owned by / owned)
    Historic Resources Group (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Brentwood-Pacific Palisades Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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