Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Taylor Yard Signal Tower (Primary)
Taylor Yard Signal Tower (Historic)
1559 N SAN FERNANDO ROAD (Alternative)
Important Dates
1925-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Taylor Yard Signal Tower - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1559 N SAN FERNANDO ROAD Primary
1555 N SAN FERNANDO ROAD Alternative
1900 W SAN FERNANDO ROAD Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 1 (Council District)
GREATER CYPRESS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
ATWATER VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Infrastructure-Transportation, Railroad/Streetcar Building-Interlocking Tower   Use: Historic     Style: Mediterranean Revival    
Type: Vacant/Not in Use   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP39. Other          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Concrete poured/precast Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Partially glazed; Single Material: Wood
Component: Plan Type: Square Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Hipped; Eaves, boxed Material: Clay tile
Component: Window Type: Casement; Multi-light; Fixed; Grouped Material: Metal
Component: Window Type: Casement; Grouped; Transom Material: Metal
Architectural Description
The door noted is on the second story and has no access leading to it. The access has presumably been removed.
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-05-29
Context/Theme
Industrial Development, 1850-1980
Freight Rail Transportation, 1876-1920
Freight Rail Property
Eligibility Standards
  • Represents the railroads' significant role in fostering industrial development within Los Angeles
  • May include signal towers, freight stations, switching yards, repair facilities, and storage facilities
    • Integrity Aspects
    Location
    Feeling
    Materials
    Design
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Workmanship
    Setting
    Association
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    An excellent intact example of a railroad yard signal tower and a property illustrating association with railroad history and development in Los Angeles.
    Periods of Significance
    No periods of significance recorded

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 596041a5-ab4e-48da-bffc-1afe075a5843
    Property Identification Number: 147A215 1
    Property Identification Number: 147A215 1
    Property Identification Number: 147A215 1
    House ID: 754437

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    None

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

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

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    None

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