Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
St. Paul's Baptist Church (Primary)
St. Paul's Baptist Church (Historic)
110 W 49TH ST (Alternative)
Important Dates
1948-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
St. Paul's Baptist Church - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
John H. Fleming
Builder
Owner
St. Paul's Baptist Church

Location Information

Addresses
110 W 49TH ST Primary
4905 S MAIN ST Alternative
114 W 49TH ST Alternative
118 W 49TH ST Alternative
4911 S MAIN ST Alternative
4915 S MAIN ST Alternative
4927 S MAIN 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)
SOUTH PARK NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Institutional-Religious/Spiritual, Church   Use: Historic     Style: Modern, Mid-Century     Related Features: Parking Lot
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP16. Religious building          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Appears to be unaltered

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2011-10-31
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1975
Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1975
Institutional
Eligibility Standards
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Retains the essential character defining features of Mid-Century Modernism from the period of significance
  • Simple, geometric volumes
  • Unornamented wall surfaces
  • Direct expression of the structural system, often wood or steel post and beam
    • Integrity Aspects
    Materials
    Association
    Workmanship
    Setting
    Design
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Feeling
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    An excellent intact example of a Mid-Century Modern church. A unique application of Mid-Century Modern elements to a religious building.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1950-01-01
    Date Evaluated
    2012-03-14
    Context/Theme
    Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
    Religion and Spirituality, 1850-1980
    Religion and Spirituality and Ethnic/Cultural Associations, 1850-1980
    Institutional - Religion/Spirituality
    Religious Building
    Eligibility Standards
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
  • May represent a significant event or movement in the social history of Los Angeles
  • Represents an important association with an ethnic/cultural group or groups in Los Angeles
  • May be important for its association with numerous historic personages for the cumulative importance of those individuals to the community
    • Integrity Aspects
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Setting
    Association
    Design
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Significant for its association with the African American community in Los Angeles and as the home of the Echoes of Eden Choir.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1950-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 3b02026f-6d54-4cbd-aa76-3e425b06f098
    Property Identification Number: 111A203 212
    Property Identification Number: 111A203 212
    Property Identification Number: 111A203 213
    Property Identification Number: 111A203 214
    Property Identification Number: 111A203 253
    Property Identification Number: 111A203 257
    Property Identification Number: 111A203 292
    House ID: 484313

    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)
    St. Paul's Baptist Church (was owned by / owned)
    John H. Fleming (Architect/Designer, was designed by /designed)

    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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