Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
166 S ALVARADO ST (Primary)
Important Dates
1941-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
166 S ALVARADO ST - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
166 S ALVARADO ST Primary
156 S ALVARADO ST Alternative
155 S MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE Alternative
161 S MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE Alternative
167 S MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE Alternative
160 S ALVARADO ST Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 13 (Council District)
WESTLAKE NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
TEMPLE-BEAUDRY NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Office, Low Rise   Use: Historic     Style: Moderne, Streamline    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Unknown Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Belt course Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Transom; Glazed, fully; Single Material: Metal
Component: Door Type: Single; Canopy; Glazed, partially; Paneled Material: Wood
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: L-shaped Material: none defined
Component: Porch Type: Roof, flat; Recessed; Entrance porch/stoop Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat; Dentils; Parapet, flat Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Grouped; Tripartite; Obscure glass; Fixed; Casement; Divided lights Material: Steel
Component: Window Type: Divided lights; Obscure glass; Grouped; Casement Material: Steel
Component: Window Type: Casement; Single; Divided lights; Transom Material: Steel
Component: Window Type: Single; Fixed Material: Glass block

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-08-08
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Related Responses to Modernism, 1924-1970
Streamline Moderne, 1935-1945
Residential
Eligibility Standards
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Retains the essential character defining features of the Streamline Moderne style from the period of significance
  • Windows “punched” into walls, with no surrounds
  • Unadorned wall surfaces, with minimal ornament
  • Metal, often steel casement, windows
  • Smooth stucco cladding
  • Speedlines at wall surfaces, such as horizontal moldings and continuous sill courses
  • Flat or nearly flat roofs
  • Rounded corners and curved surfaces, emulating a “windswept” appearance
  • Horizontal orientation
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
    • Integrity Aspects
    Design
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Setting
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Materials
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of Streamline Moderne commercial architecture in Westlake.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1941-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 3ef0cf63-f103-4207-a243-efb368863697
    Property Identification Number: 135A205 112
    Property Identification Number: 135A205 112
    Property Identification Number: 135A205 119
    Property Identification Number: 135A205 127
    Property Identification Number: 135A205 127
    Property Identification Number: 135A205 119
    House ID: 653016

    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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