Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Blair Residence (Primary)
Blair Residence (Historic)
3763 N FREDONIA DR (Alternative)
Important Dates
1939-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
No image available
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Harwell Hamilton Harris
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
3763 N FREDONIA DR Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Sherman Oaks - Studio City - Toluca Lake - Cahuenga Pass Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 4 (Council District)
HOLLYWOOD HILLS WEST NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
STUDIO CITY NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: Modern, Early     Related Features: Mature vegetation
Type: Residential-Single Family   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
Component: Chimney Type: Wood; Interior; Brick Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Unknown Material: none defined
Component: Entryway Type: Balcony Material: Wood
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Irregular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Casement; Corner Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Corner; Fixed Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Paired Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Casement; Grouped Material: Wood
Architectural Description
Projecting open wood canopy over central bay; not fully visible from public right-of-way.
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-08-21
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Pre-War Modernism, 1919-1945
Early Modernism, 1919-1945
Residential
Single-Family Residence
Eligibility Standards
  • Horizontal orientation
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Retains the essential character defining features of Early Modernism from the period of significance
  • Windows arranged in bands, often terminating at corners
  • Geometric volumes, often intersecting at angles
  • Experimental use of materials (such as concrete, gunite, textile block, redwood)
  • Casement windows, metal or wood sash
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
    • Integrity Aspects
    Design
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Setting
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    5S3
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Excellent and rare example of Early Modern residential architecture in the San Fernando Valley; work of master architect Harwell Hamilton Harris.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1939-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 62fbedc0-30e1-40a2-b23d-0946b6539ee5
    Property Identification Number: 159B177 288
    House ID: 7447

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Sherman Oaks - Studio City - Toluca Lake - Cahuenga Pass Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    Harwell Hamilton Harris (Architect/Designer, was designed by /designed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    None
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Sherman Oaks-Studio City-Toluca Lake-Cahuenga Pass Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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