Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
7609 S VERMONT AVE (Primary)
Important Dates
1912-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
7609 S VERMONT AVE - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
7609 S VERMONT AVE Primary
7611 S VERMONT AVE Alternative
7613 S VERMONT AVE Alternative
7615 S VERMONT AVE Alternative
7617 S VERMONT 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 SOUTHWEST AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
VERMONT KNOLLS NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Retail, Retail Store   Use: Historic     Style: Tudor Revival Craftsman    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Balcony altered or enclosed
Storefront altered or replaced
Windows replaced - all

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-03-05
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Streetcar Commercial Development, 1873-1934
Mixed-Use Residential and Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • Lack of dedicated parking as part of the original design
  • Was historically used for both commercial and residential uses
  • Ground floor exterior entrance to upper floor residential units
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Fenestration on upper floor is residential in character and remains intact
  • May be located on a prominent corner
  • Is located along or within two city blocks of a historic streetcar route
  • 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
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Demonstrates a lack of designed automobile accommodation
  • Demonstrates an important example of live/work use oriented to streetcar or interurban service
  • Set to the sidewalk limit
    • Integrity Aspects
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Setting
    Feeling
    Association
    Workmanship
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of a streetcar commercial building constructed in the Craftsman style. May not retain sufficient integrity for National Register eligibility.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1912-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 59979d57-04ae-4238-87f1-26d878325708
    Property Identification Number: 099B197 127
    Property Identification Number: 099B197 128
    Property Identification Number: 099B197 128
    Property Identification Number: 099B197 128
    Property Identification Number: 099B197 201
    House ID: 435399

    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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