Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Coffin and Hon Building (Primary)
Coffin and Hon Building (Historic)
1704 W 48TH ST (Alternative)
Important Dates
1925-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Coffin and Hon Building - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1704 W 48TH ST Primary
1710 W 48TH ST Alternative
1712 W 48TH ST Alternative
1706 W 48TH ST Alternative
1714 W 48TH ST Alternative
4803 S WESTERN AVE Alternative
1708 W 48TH ST Alternative
4801 S WESTERN 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 CENTRAL AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
WEST VERNON NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Retail, Retail Store   Use: Historic     Style: Renaissance Revival    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP03. Multiple family property          
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Windows replaced - some
Cornice removed
Some storefronts altered or replaced

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-01-05
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Streetcar Commercial Development, 1873-1934
Mixed-Use Residential and Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • Was historically used for both commercial and residential uses
  • Ground floor exterior entrance to upper floor residential units
  • Ground floor with storefronts and large display windows; openings remain intact
  • Lack of dedicated parking as part of the original design
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Applied ornamentation or architectural features including towers, friezes, upper floor balconies or decorative trim at windows, door and storefronts
  • May be located on a prominent corner
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Set to the sidewalk limit
  • Two to four stories with a rectangular or L-shaped massing
  • Upper floor is typically separated by an architectural band or molding detail and is capped with a cornice; details remain intact
  • Demonstrates a lack of designed automobile accommodation
  • Demonstrates an important example of live/work use oriented to streetcar or interurban service
  • Is located along or within two city blocks of a historic streetcar route
    • Integrity Aspects
    Workmanship
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Design
    Materials
    Feeling
    Association
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Mostly intact example of a streetcar commercial building. Has some intact storefronts and fine details such as leaded glass clerestory windows. May not retain sufficient integrity for National Register eligibility.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1925-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 4a87181b-159d-42b9-afd4-2d66c0913480
    Property Identification Number: 111B193 780
    Property Identification Number: 111B193 780
    Property Identification Number: 111B193 780
    Property Identification Number: 111B193 780
    Property Identification Number: 111B193 780
    Property Identification Number: 111B193 780
    Property Identification Number: 111B193 780
    Property Identification Number: 111B193 780
    House ID: 491602

    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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