Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
The Sun Dial Palms (Primary)
The Sun Dial Palms (Historic)
3449 S JASMINE AVE (Alternative)
Important Dates
1961-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
The Sun Dial Palms - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
3449 S JASMINE AVE Primary
3455 S JASMINE AVE Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Palms - Mar Vista - Del Rey Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 5 (Council District)
PALMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
PALMS NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Multi Family, Stucco Box/Dingbat   Use: Historic     Style: Dingbat    
Type: Residential-Multi Family   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP03. Multiple family property          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Double; Transom; Fully glazed Material: Metal
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Porch Type: Partial width; Recessed Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Eaves, boxed; Flat Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Single; Jalousie/louver; Fixed Material: Aluminum
Architectural Description
Wall of screen block at main entrance
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-07-11
Context/Theme
Residential Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980
Multi-Family Residential Development, 1910-1980
Multi-Family Residential, 1910-1980
The Stucco Box/Dingbat, 1954-1968
Multi-Family Residential
Stucco Box/Dingbat
Eligibility Standards
  • Generally contains between 4 and 16 units; may be up to 20 units
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Open carports are recessed into one or more sides of the building
  • More expressive examples may feature accents of brick, wood or stone; and applied ornamentation on the street façade, such as geometric metal fixtures, or the building name or address in plywood script
  • Designed to maximize lot coverage, occupying the full depth of a single residential lot with little or no usable outdoor space
  • Composed of simple rectangular volumes, flat surfaces, flush-mounted metal-frame windows, and stucco wall cladding
  • Units are accessed by exterior staircases and corridors
  • Is an excellent example of the type
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Was originally constructed as a Stucco box/Dingbat
  • Typically two stories in height; may be three stories
    • Integrity Aspects
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Association
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Design
    Materials
    Setting
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Excellent and intact example of a Dingbat style apartment building in Palms; displays many features typical of the style, including building name signage, and walls of screen block.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1961-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 5e2d7564-737a-4d21-b546-dd9cece03283
    Property Identification Number: 120B161 250
    Property Identification Number: 120B161 268
    House ID: 890583

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Palms - Mar Vista - Del Rey 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: Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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