Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Pacific Dining Car (Primary)
Pacific Dining Car (Historic)
1310 W 6TH ST (Alternative)
Important Dates
1921-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Pacific Dining Car - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1310 W 6TH ST Primary
1308 W 6TH ST Alternative
1300 W 6TH ST Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 1 (Council District)
WESTLAKE SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
WESTLAKE NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Food Service, Restaurant/Tavern   Use: Historic     Style: Other    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Brick; Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Unknown Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Applied decoration; Sign Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Glazed, partially; Single Material: Wood
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: L-shaped Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Combination Material: Composition shingle Clay tile
Component: Window Type: Divided lights; Paired; Decorative surround; Fixed Material: Wood
Architectural Description
One story building attached to two story stucco building at the rear of the parcel. Entry to the restaurant is on a secondary facade accessed from the parking lot.
Alterations
Accessible ramp added

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-11-12
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Commercial Identity, 1850-1980
Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
  • May have particular significance for its association with a neighborhood or community in Los Angeles
  • Was the long-term location of a business significant in commerical history
  • Was the founding location of, or the long-term location of, a business significant in commercial history
  • Was the founding location of a business significant in commercial history
    • Integrity Aspects
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Design
    Setting
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Association
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Long-time restaurant in Westlake; in continuous operation as the Pacific Dining Car since 1921. Originally constructed at 7th Street and Westlake, the building was moved to this site in 1923. The restaurant interiors were designed to resemble railroad dining cars. The property appears to meet local criteria only and may not meet significance thresholds for National Register or California Register eligibility.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1921-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 50e5cb1a-1b16-4be2-b590-727524ebfdad
    Property Identification Number: 132A207 225
    Property Identification Number: 132A207 225
    Property Identification Number: 132A207 231
    House ID: 635680

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Westlake Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    Historic Resources Group (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)

    Related Information Resources

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

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