Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
1785 N WESTRIDGE ROAD (Primary)
Important Dates
1955-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
1785 N WESTRIDGE ROAD - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Gerard Colcord
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1785 N WESTRIDGE ROAD Primary
1789 N WESTRIDGE ROAD Alternative
1787 N WESTRIDGE ROAD Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Brentwood - Pacific Palisades Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 11 (Council District)
MANDEVILLE CANYON NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: American Colonial Revival     Related Features: Mature vegetation
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
Component: Chimney Type: Interior; Wood; Stone Material: none defined
Component: Cladding Type: Wood, Board and Batten Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Irregular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Dormer; Gambrel Material: Slate
Component: Window Type: Double-hung; Divided lights; Single Material: Wood
Architectural Description
Not fully visible from the public right-of-way
Alterations
Unknown/not visible
Not fully visible from the public right-of-way

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-07-01
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
American Colonial Revival, 1895-1960
American Colonial Revival, Late, 1940-1960
Residential
Eligibility Standards
  • Is an excellent example of the Late American Colonial Revival style
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Typically one or two stories in height
  • May display multiple roof dormers
  • Clapboard or brick exteriors
  • Retains the essential physical features of the type from the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Design
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Setting
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of American Colonial Revival residential architecture in Brentwood; work of master architect Gerard Colcord.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1955-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 67700715-9bc3-4bfc-b9a5-78885574951c
    Property Identification Number: 135B137 315
    Property Identification Number: 135B137 312
    Property Identification Number: 135B137 315
    House ID: 950286

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Brentwood - Pacific Palisades Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    Historic Resources Group (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)
    Gerard Colcord (Architect/Designer, was designed by /designed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Brentwood-Pacific Palisades Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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