Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
913 E 50TH ST (Primary)
Important Dates
1905-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
913 E 50TH ST - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
913 E 50TH ST Primary
915 E 50TH ST Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 9 (Council District)
VERNON CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Multi Family, Fourplex   Use: Historic     Style: American Foursquare    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP03. Multiple family property          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Appears to be unaltered

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-03-13
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Arts and Crafts Movement, 1895-1930
American Foursquares or Prairie Boxes, 1895-1914
Residential
Multi-Family Residence
Eligibility Standards
  • Substantial front porches
  • Exhibits quality design through distinctive features such as extensive detailing associated with the Queen Anne, American Colonial Revival, or Craftsman
  • Usually two stories in height
  • Simple rectangular building forms
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
  • Large, centrally located hipped dormers
  • Hipped roof
  • Double-hung sash windows
  • Clapboard exteriors, sometimes stuccoed or shingled
  • Exemplifies the tenets of the Arts and Crafts movement and the American Foursquare style
    • Integrity Aspects
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Setting
    Design
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3S
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of an American Foursquare multi-family residence. Exhibits high quality design and craftsmanship.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1905-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 36d142e0-e10b-4c51-89e0-1deddcf20447
    Property Identification Number: 111A209 276
    Property Identification Number: 111A209 276
    House ID: 486245

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Southeast Los Angeles 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: Southeast Los Angeles Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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