Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
2910 W BEVERLY BLVD (Primary)
Important Dates
1970-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
2910 W BEVERLY BLVD - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Roy A. Sealey
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
2910 W BEVERLY BLVD Primary
2916 W BEVERLY BLVD Alternative
2914 W BEVERLY BLVD Alternative
2912 W BEVERLY BLVD Alternative
115 S OCCIDENTAL BLVD Alternative
117 S OCCIDENTAL BLVD Alternative
2908 W BEVERLY BLVD Alternative
101 S OCCIDENTAL BLVD Alternative
119 S OCCIDENTAL BLVD Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
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-Office, Low Rise   Use: Historic     Style: Modern, Mid-Century    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP07. 3+ story commercial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stone; Brick Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Concrete, poured/precast; Unknown Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Pierced screens Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Transom; Sidelights; Glazed, fully; Double Material: Metal
Component: Entryway Type: Stoop; Projecting Material: none defined
Component: Façade Type: Symmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Paired Material: Metal
Architectural Description
Three stories above one-story of above ground parking; prominent mullions divide the facade into distinct sections that alternate between fenestration and fixed panels, and decorative stone panels
Alterations
Accessible ramp may have been added

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-09-23
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1975
Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1975
Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • Simple, geometric volumes
  • Flat roof, at times with wide overhanging eaves
  • Direct expression of the structural system, often wood or steel post and beam
  • Horizontal massing
  • 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
    • Integrity Aspects
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Materials
    Setting
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Design
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of Mid-Century Modern commercial architecture in Westlake; work of prominent African-American architect Roy A. Sealey. Less than 50 years old and not of exceptional importance; therefore not eligible for listing in the National Register.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1970-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 336a3142-770c-4e21-a2eb-f453d2f31db0
    Property Identification Number: 138A201 357
    Property Identification Number: 138A201 352
    Property Identification Number: 138A201 352
    Property Identification Number: 138A201 357
    Property Identification Number: 138A201 380
    Property Identification Number: 138A201 380
    Property Identification Number: 138A201 357
    Property Identification Number: 138A201 363
    Property Identification Number: 138A201 380
    House ID: 672775

    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

    Roy A. Sealey (Architect/Designer, was designed by /designed)
    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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