Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
639 W 28TH ST (Primary)
Delta Gamma (Alternative)
Important Dates
1968-01-01T00:00:00 (Built Date)
Images
639 W 28TH ST - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
639 W 28TH ST Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
South Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 9 (Council District)
EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS NORTH AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
UNIVERSITY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Multi Family, Apartment House   Use: Historic     Style: Greek Revival American Colonial Revival    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP03. Multiple family property          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Door (primary) replaced
Windows replaced - some

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-01-05T00:00:00
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
American Colonial Revival, 1895-1960
American Colonial Revival, Early, 1895-1940
Residential
Eligibility Standards
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Is an excellent example of the Early American Colonial Revival style
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Clapboard or brick exteriors
  • Typically one or two stories in height
  • Symmetrical façade with entryway as the primary focus
  • Simple classical detailing, sometimes with exaggerated proportions
  • Simple building forms
  • May display multiple roof dormers
  • Hipped or gabled roofs, typically with boxed eaves
  • Details may include pediments; columns or pilasters; paneled front door, sometimes with sidelights and transoms; multi-paned double-hung sash windows; and fixed shutters
    • Integrity Aspects
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Design
    Association
    Location
    Workmanship
    Setting
    Materials
    Feeling
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of an American Colonial Revival residence with some elements of the Georgian and Neoclassical traditions. Exhibits high quality of design and craftsmanship. Property built in 1968.
    Periods of Significance
    No periods of significance recorded

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 3a35cd1b-74ff-4a8c-b6b0-aec519078e60
    Property Identification Number: 121-5A203 102
    House ID: 554616

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - South Los Angeles Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    Architectural Resources Group (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: South Los Angeles Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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