Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Mt. Calvary Grand Lodge (Primary)
Mt. Calvary Grand Lodge (Historic)
1131 W MANCHESTER AVE (Alternative)
Important Dates
1928-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Mt. Calvary Grand Lodge - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1131 W MANCHESTER AVE Primary
1135 W MANCHESTER AVE Alternative
1137 W MANCHESTER AVE Alternative
1133 W MANCHESTER AVE Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
South Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 8 (Council District)
EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS SOUTHWEST AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
VERMONT KNOLLS NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Institutional-Social Clubs/Meeting Halls, Lodge   Use: Historic     Style: Renaissance Revival    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP13. Community center/social hall          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Awnings added
Window openings altered
Window openings infilled
Windows replaced - some

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2011-09-05
Context/Theme
Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
Social Clubs and Organizations, 1850-1980
Fraternal Clubs and Organizations, 1850-1980
Institutional - Social Clubs/Meeting Halls
Social Club
Eligibility Standards
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
  • Is associated with a fraternal organization that played a pivotal role in the social history of L.A. or a specific L.A. community
  • May be the first or long-time location of a social club
  • May be modest in their workmanship and materials due to the limited resources of many organizations
  • May also be significant within themes relating to ethnic/cultural history
    • Integrity Aspects
    Association
    Feeling
    Design
    Setting
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of an early Masonic lodge. Has endured some alterations, but may still be locally eligible for its association with this organization and the surrounding community.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1928-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 434025d6-dfc7-458b-8fb4-aed7281924b3
    Property Identification Number: 097-5A197 292
    Property Identification Number: 097-5A197 292
    Property Identification Number: 097-5A197 292
    Property Identification Number: 097-5A197 292
    House ID: 429387

    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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