Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Shimatsu-Ogata-Kubota Mortuary (Primary)
Shimatsu-Ogata-Kubota Mortuary (Historic)
Kubota Nikkei Mortuary (Alternative)
911 W VENICE BLVD (Alternative)
Important Dates
1931-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Shimatsu-Ogata-Kubota Mortuary - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
911 W VENICE BLVD Primary
909 W VENICE BLVD Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 1 (Council District)
PICO UNION NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
PICO-UNION NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial, Mortuary/Funeral Home   Use: Historic     Style: Spanish Colonial Revival    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
Component: Chimney Type: Interior; Stucco Material: none defined
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, textured Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Grilles; Tile Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Paneled; Double Material: Wood
Component: Entryway Type: Courtyard Material: Stucco
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Irregular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Tower; Combination; Eaves, open; Finial; Exposed rafters Material: Clay tile
Component: none defined Type: Single; Arched opening, round Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Stained glass; Fixed; Paired; Divided lights Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Single; Double-hung Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Single; Shutters; Double-hung Material: Wood
Architectural Description
Courtyard; porte cochere
Alterations
Window openings infilled

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-09-18
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Mortuaries and Funeral Homes, 1920-1980
Commercial
Mortuary/Funeral Home
Eligibility Standards
  • Designed in popular architectural styles of the day
  • One or two stories in height
  • Was historically designed and used as a mortuary/funeral home
  • Significant as a property type (C)
  • Porte cochere(s) common
  • Historically designed to include residential space for the undertaker and family
  • Generally are residential in character to fit into the surrounding neighborhood
  • Designed to accommodate parking of hearses
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Setting
    Association
    Feeling
    Materials
    Design
    Workmanship
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    Excellent and rare example of an early mortuary building in Westlake.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1931-01-01
    Date Evaluated
    2014-02-13
    Context/Theme
    Commercial Development, 1850-1980
    Commercial Identity, 1850-1980
    Commercial
    Eligibility Standards
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
  • May also contribute to the social and cultural history of Los Angeles
  • May be associated with ethnic, cultural, women’s or LGBT groups
  • May have particular significance for its association with a neighborhood or community in Los Angeles
  • Was the founding location of, or the long-term location of, a business significant in commercial history
    • Integrity Aspects
    Workmanship
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Design
    Materials
    Setting
    Feeling
    Association
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Long-time mortuary business in Westlake; also a rare remaining example of commercial development associated with the Japanese-American community that historically resided in this area. The current building was originally constructed as a mortuary in 1931 by W.D. LeChaminant. LeChaminant first established his mortuary business on this site circa the 1920s, operating out of a residence. In 1931, LeChaminant replaced the residence with the existing building. It is unclear if the building has been continuously occupied by a mortuary business since its construction. The current mortuary business, Kubota Nikkei Mortuary, has been in operation at this location since 1953. The property appears to meet local criteria only and may not meet significance thresholds for National Register or California Register eligibility.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1953-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 3ab0b806-7d2b-4850-80cd-020ba2baa3bb
    Property Identification Number: 126A203 129
    Property Identification Number: 126A203 129
    House ID: 582764

    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

    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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