Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
947 N ISLAND AVE (Primary)
Important Dates
1931-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
947 N ISLAND AVE - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
947 N ISLAND AVE Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Wilmington - Harbor City Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 15 (Council District)
WILMINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
WILMINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Multi Family, Apartment House   Use: Historic     Style: Spanish Colonial Revival    
Type: Residential-Multi Family   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP03. Multiple family property          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, textured Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Arched; Paneled; Sliding; Partially glazed Material: Wood
Component: Door Type: Divided lights; Single Material: Wood
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Porch Type: Stucco (Porch Rail); Arches (Porch Supports); Partial width; Recessed Material: Stucco
Component: Roof Type: Shed; Exposed rafter tails; Cupola; Flat Material: Rolled Asphalt Clay tile
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Multi-light; Single; Arched opening Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Multi-light; Fixed; Single Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Shutters; Paired; Multi-light Material: Aluminum Wood
Architectural Description
Notable features of the building include a diamond pane window (half has been replaced), multi-light arched windows, tile decoration, and balcony on second story with glazed wood door for access.
Alterations
Windows replaced - one

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2011-11-29
Context/Theme
Residential Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980
Multi-Family Residential Development, 1910-1980
Multi-Family Residential, 1910-1980
Apartment Houses, 1910-1980
Residential
Apartment House
Eligibility Standards
  • Two or more stories; may be up to five or six stories
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Typically four or more units (flats or apartments)
  • Is an excellent example of the type
  • Is two or more stories in height
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Was originally constructed as an apartment house
  • Oriented toward the street, with architectural detailing on the street-facing façade
  • May have a single common building entrance with unit entrances opening onto interior corridors, or multiple ground-floor entries
  • May also be significant as a good example of an architectural style from its period and/or the work of a significant architect or builder
  • Associated styles: American Foursquare, Shingle, Craftsman, Art Deco, Spanish Colonial Revival, Mediterranean, American Colonial Revival, English Tudor Revival, French Revival, Classical Revival, Renaissance Revival, Mid-Century Modern, Traditional Ranch
  • Designed to maximize lot coverage
    • Integrity Aspects
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Association
    Design
    Location
    Setting
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    An excellent intact example of a Spanish Colonial Revival apartment house. Exhibits high quality of design. One of the few remaining examples in the area.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1931-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 4b32a958-1d0b-4a76-86a9-85bfbf234fc6
    Property Identification Number: 033B205 1211
    House ID: 374605

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Wilmington - Harbor City Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

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

    Related Information Resources

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

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