Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
1315 S WESTMORELAND AVE (Primary)
Important Dates
1912-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
1315 S WESTMORELAND AVE - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1315 S WESTMORELAND AVE Primary
1317 S WESTMORELAND AVE Alternative
1315 1/2 S WESTMORELAND AVE Alternative
1317 1/2 S WESTMORELAND AVE Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
South Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 1 (Council District)
PICO UNION NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
PICO-UNION NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Multi Family, Fourplex   Use: Historic     Style: American Colonial Revival American Foursquare    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP03. Multiple family property          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Security door(s) added
Security window bars added
Door (primary) replaced

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2011-09-03
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Arts and Crafts Movement, 1895-1930
American Foursquares or Prairie Boxes, 1895-1914
Residential
Multi-Family Residence
Eligibility Standards
  • Substantial front porches
  • Usually two stories in height
  • Exemplifies the tenets of the Arts and Crafts movement and the American Foursquare style
  • Exhibits quality design through distinctive features such as extensive detailing associated with the Queen Anne, American Colonial Revival, or Craftsman
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Simple rectangular building forms
  • Represents an early or rare example of the style in the community in which it is located
  • Double-hung sash windows
  • Clapboard exteriors, sometimes stuccoed or shingled
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Association
    Location
    Materials
    Feeling
    Setting
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Design
    Workmanship
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    Excellent, unusual example of an American Foursquare fourplex with American Colonial Revival design features such as columnal porch supports, bay windows and denticulation at lintels.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1912-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 640e5216-060c-417a-9d18-80edc8a08707
    Property Identification Number: 129B197 1163
    Property Identification Number: 129B197 1163
    Property Identification Number: 129B197 1163
    Property Identification Number: 129B197 1163
    House ID: 627706

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

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

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