Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
1243 W 8TH ST (Primary)
Important Dates
1910-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
1243 W 8TH ST - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1243 W 8TH ST Primary
1241 W 8TH ST Alternative
1239 W 8TH 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: Residential-Multi Family, Apartment House   Use: Historic     Style: Queen Anne Craftsman    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP03. Multiple family property          
Features
Component: Chimney Type: Brick; Exterior Material: none defined
Component: Cladding Type: Wood shingles; Wood clapboards Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Belt course; Balconette Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Single; Paneled; Glazed, partially; Decorative surround; Sidelights Material: Wood
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Porch Type: Columns (Porch Supports); Wood (Porch Rail); Balustrade (Porch Rail); Partial width; Recessed Material: Wood
Component: Roof Type: Dormer; Exposed rafters; Eaves, open; Hipped Material: Composition shingle
Component: Window Type: Leaded glass; Bay, canted; Casement; Fixed; Transom Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Double-hung; Fixed; Bay, canted; Leaded glass; Transom Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Double-hung; Paired Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Paired; Double-hung Material: Wood

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-09-17
Context/Theme
Residential Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980
Early Residential Development, 1880-1930
Early Multi-Family Residential Development, 1880-1930
Residential
Multi-Family Residence
Eligibility Standards
  • Is a rare surviving example of the type in the neighborhood or community
  • Represents a very early period of settlement/residential development in a neighborhood or community
  • Dates from the period of significance
  • Retains most of the essential physical and character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Has an important association with early settlement or residential development within a neighborhood or community
    • Integrity Aspects
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Materials
    Setting
    Design
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Association
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    Rare example of an early apartment house in Westlake; represents the earliest pattern of multi-family residential development in the area.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1910-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 55f1ba0f-e823-4e2d-a489-84eaabd194cf
    Property Identification Number: 130-5A205 300
    Property Identification Number: 130-5A205 300
    Property Identification Number: 130-5A205 300
    House ID: 629372

    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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