Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
1658 W TEMPLE ST (Primary)
Important Dates
1932-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
1658 W TEMPLE ST - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1658 W TEMPLE ST Primary
1656 W TEMPLE ST Alternative
1654 W TEMPLE ST Alternative
360 N BELMONT AVE Alternative
1652 W TEMPLE ST Alternative
350 N BELMONT AVE Alternative
348 N BELMONT AVE Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 13 (Council District)
GREATER ECHO PARK ELYSIAN NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
TEMPLE-BEAUDRY NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Mixed, Mixed Use - Commercial/Office/Residential   Use: Historic     Style: Commercial, Vernacular     Related Features: Signage
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Brick Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Brick Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Decorative surround; Security door; Transom Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Transom; Sidelights; Glazed, fully Material: Metal
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat; Cornice Material: none defined
Component: Storefront Type: Corner Material: none defined
Component: Storefront Type: Recessed; Canted; Bulkhead Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Casement; Paired; Divided lights; Transom Material: Steel
Component: none defined Type: Storefront; Transom Material: Metal
Architectural Description
Entrance to residential units on west facade; single wood door and arched opening.
Alterations
Storefront altered or replaced
Window openings infilled

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-08-06
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
  • Upper floor is typically separated by an architectural band or molding detail and is capped with a cornice; details remain intact
  • Demonstrates a lack of designed automobile accommodation
  • Two to four stories with a rectangular or L-shaped massing
  • Set to the sidewalk limit
  • May be located on a prominent corner
  • Ground floor with storefronts and large display windows; openings remain intact
  • Fenestration on upper floor is residential in character and remains intact
  • Applied ornamentation or architectural features including towers, friezes, upper floor balconies or decorative trim at windows, door and storefronts
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Demonstrates an important example of live/work use oriented to streetcar or interurban service
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Was historically used for both commercial and residential uses
  • Is located along or within two city blocks of a historic streetcar route
    • Integrity Aspects
    Feeling
    Association
    Workmanship
    Setting
    Design
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Rare, intact example of early commercial development located along a former streetcar line in Westlake; most examples from this period do not retain integrity.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1932-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 5c8add35-ebd4-4b76-bfd1-2fc155fb0c20
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A207 163
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A207 163
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A207 163
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A207 163
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A207 163
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A207 163
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A207 163
    House ID: 666896

    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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