Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Foster's Freeze (Primary)
Foster's Freeze (Historic)
2760 N FLETCHER DR (Alternative)
Important Dates
1949-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Foster's Freeze - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
2760 N FLETCHER DR Primary
3065 W ATWATER AVE Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 13 (Council District)
ATWATER VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
ATWATER VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Food Service, Walk-up Stand   Use: Historic     Style: Vernacular     Related Features: Signage; Parking Lot
Type: Commercial-Food Service, Restaurant/Tavern   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stone, simulated; Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat Material: Rolled Asphalt
Component: Window Type: Grouped; Single-hung; Fixed; Awning Material: Aluminum
Component: Window Type: Sliding; Security bars; Single Material: Aluminum
Component: Window Type: Single; Fixed; Security bars Material: Aluminum
Architectural Description
Notable features of the building include the two signs (one attached above the primary elevation and one detached pole sign) and a wide overhang over the eating area supported by wood piers.
Alterations
Windows replaced - some
Security window bars added

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-01-30
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Restaurants, 1880-1980
Commercial - Food
Walk-up/Stand
Eligibility Standards
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Significant as a property type (C)
  • Was historically designed and used as a restaurant
  • May have prominent signage
    • Integrity Aspects
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Association
    Setting
    Design
    Feeling
    Materials
    Workmanship
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    A rare surviving example of a walk-up restaurant in the area that displays distinctive signage and retains its original use. The building was constructed for and still occupied by Foster's Freeze. The company was founded in 1946 in Inglewood, California.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1949-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 473ac59f-5bc6-483f-a8fd-e5e93da8d2d6
    Property Identification Number: 151-5A211 48
    Property Identification Number: 151-5A211 53
    House ID: 788758

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    None

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    GPA Consulting, Inc. (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    None

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