Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Alexander Residence (Alternative)
Alexander Residence (Primary)
Important Dates
1940-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Alexander Residence - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Harwell Hamilton Harris
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
2265 N MICHELTORENA ST Primary
2265 N MICHELTORENA ST Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Los Angeles City Council District 4 (Council District)
Silver Lake - Echo Park - Elysian Valley Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
SILVER LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: International    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
Component: Chimney Type: Interior; Stucco Material: none defined
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Single; Sidelights Material: Wood
Component: Door Type: Sidelights; Glazed, fully; Double Material: Wood
Component: Entryway Type: Wall; Balcony Material: Stucco
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Irregular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat; Hipped; Eaves, boxed Material: Unknown
Component: Window Type: Single; Fixed Material: Wood

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-10-04
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Pre-War Modernism, 1919-1945
International Style, 1928-1966
Residential
Eligibility Standards
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Retains the essential character defining features of International Style from the period of significance
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Location
    Setting
    Design
    Workmanship
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Association
    Feeling
    Materials
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of an International Style residence designed by Harwell Hamilton Harris. Retains the distinctive features of the style.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1940-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    House ID: 767710
    Property Identification Number: 148-5A205 218
    SurveyLA ID: 4489543d-46c8-48f0-89e1-65757a1f56ef

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Silver Lake - Echo Park - Elysian Valley Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    GPA Consulting, Inc. (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)
    Harwell Hamilton Harris (Architect/Designer, was designed by /designed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Valley Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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