Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
12222 S ARBOR PL (Primary)
Important Dates
1963-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
12222 S ARBOR PL - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Robert Gaudi
Builder
Basulto Construction Co.
Owner
Alphonse Triplett

Location Information

Addresses
12222 S ARBOR PL Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Harbor Gateway Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 15 (Council District)
HARBOR GATEWAY NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
HARBOR GATEWAY NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: Modern, Mid-Century     Related Features: Mature vegetation
Type: Residential-Single Family   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Wood vertical boards; Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Unknown Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Double Material: Wood
Component: Plan Type: Irregular Material: none defined
Component: Porch Type: Partial width; Metal (Porch Rail) Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Corner Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Grouped Material: Vinyl Glass block
Architectural Description
The building is accessed by an exterior wood, metal, and concrete stair. The small porch at the top of the stair is cantilevered.
Alterations
Windows replaced - some

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-07-23
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1975
Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1975
Residential
Eligibility Standards
  • Flat roof, at times with wide overhanging eaves
  • Retains the essential character defining features of Mid-Century Modernism from the period of significance
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Unornamented wall surfaces
  • Simple, geometric volumes
  • Direct expression of the structural system, often wood or steel post and beam
  • Horizontal massing
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows, often flush-mounted metal framed
    • Integrity Aspects
    Workmanship
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Design
    Setting
    Association
    Materials
    Feeling
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    An excellent example of a Mid-Century Modern residence in the Harbor Gateway area. Exhibits high quality of design. Less than 50 years of age and not of exceptional significance, therefore ineligible for the National Register at this time.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1963-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 49dd596a-41fb-42c9-873e-cb5a664f0cbf
    Property Identification Number: 081B201 61
    House ID: 395067

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Harbor Gateway Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    Basulto Construction Co. (Construction Company, was built by / built)
    GPA Consulting, Inc. (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)
    Robert Gaudi (Architect/Designer, was designed by /designed)
    Alphonse Triplett (was owned by / owned)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Harbor Gateway Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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