Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Air Raid Siren #188 (Primary)
Air Raid Siren #188 (Historic)
Important Dates
1940-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Air Raid Siren #188 - PHOTO
Resource Types
Object
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Southeast corner of E 45th and Staunton Ave (on 45th St)
Administrative Areas
Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 9 (Council District)
CENTRAL ALAMEDA NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
VERNON CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Institutional-Military, Air Raid Sirens and Shelters   Use: Historic        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP34. Military property          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
No alterations listed

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-01-02
Context/Theme
Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
Military Institutions and Activities, 1850-1980
Air Raid Sirens and Civil Defense, 1939-1960
Institutional - Military
Air Raid Siren
Eligibility Standards
  • Was constructed between 1939 and 1960
  • Represents an important phase in the history of civil defense during World War II and the Cold War
  • Most are installed on a building, traffic light, or a freestanding support pole
  • Retains the essential physical features of the type from the period of significance
  • Is one of the four air raid siren design types - rotating, birdhouse, wire spool and flattened birdhouse
    • Integrity Aspects
    Workmanship
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Design
    Materials
    Feeling
    Association
    Setting
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Extant air raid siren from the World War II/Cold War era. Excellent example of Federal Model 5, nicknamed "Bird House."
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1940-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 5a3f232d-1adc-47a0-8558-e917325c0531

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Southeast 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: Southeast Los Angeles Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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