Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
519 W 121ST ST (Primary)
519 W 121ST ST (Alternative)
Important Dates
1912-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
519 W 121ST ST - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
519 W 121ST ST Primary
533 W 121ST ST Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
525 W. 121st Street
Administrative Areas
Harbor Gateway Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 15 (Council District)
HARBOR GATEWAY NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
HARBOR GATEWAY NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: Craftsman     Related Features: Swimming Pool; Tree, Historic; Historic tree(s); Lawn; Fence, Perimeter
Type: Residential-Single Family   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
Component: Chimney Type: Exterior; Stucco Material: none defined
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Historic Surround; Sidelights; Partially glazed; Single Material: Wood
Component: Plan Type: Irregular Material: none defined
Component: Porch Type: Stucco (Porch Rail); Brackets (Porch Supports); Partial width; Brick (Porch Rail) Material: Wood
Component: Roof Type: Exposed rafter tails; Eaves, open; Brackets; Clipped Gable, side Material: Composition shingle
Component: Window Type: Casement; Historic Surround; Grouped Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Single; Transom; Casement; Historic Surround Material: Wood
Component: none defined Type: Historic Surround; Bay, canted Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Historic Surround; Grouped; Casement; Other Material: Wood
Architectural Description
Some of the grouped casements have non-original stained glass. The property is unusually large.
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-02-28
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Arts and Crafts Movement, 1895-1930
Craftsman, 1905-1930
Residential
Single-Family Residence
Eligibility Standards
  • Shingled exteriors, occasionally clapboard or stucco
  • Exemplifies the tenets of the Arts and Crafts movement and the Craftsman style
  • Exhibits quality craftsmanship
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Broad front entry porches of half for full-width, with square or battered columns, sometimes second-story sleeping porches
  • Low-pitched gabled roofs
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
  • Represents an early or rare example of the style in the community in which it is located
  • One or two stories in height
  • Double-hung windows
  • Broad, overhanging eaves with exposed structural members such as rafter tails, knee braces, and king posts
  • Typically double-hung windows or casement windows situated in groups
    • 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
    An excellent intact example of a Craftsman style residence in the area. Exhibits high quality of design. Very few examples of the style observed in the area.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1912-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 5fe995a8-1ec9-4882-8578-768e2046c836
    Property Identification Number: 084B201 1263
    Property Identification Number: 084B201 1265
    House ID: 396509

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Harbor Gateway Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

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

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Harbor Gateway Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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