Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Rampart Terrace (Primary)
Rampart Terrace (Historic)
128 N RAMPART BLVD (Alternative)
Important Dates
1963-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Rampart Terrace - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
128 N RAMPART BLVD Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 13 (Council District)
GREATER ECHO PARK ELYSIAN NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
TEMPLE-BEAUDRY NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Multi Family, Stucco Box/Dingbat   Use: Historic     Style: Dingbat    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP03. Multiple family property          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Unknown Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Tile; Sign; Dingbats Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Single; Security door Material: Wood
Component: Door Type: Sliding Material: Metal
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Sliding; Grouped Material: Aluminum
Component: Window Type: Jalousie/louver; Single Material: none defined

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Security door(s) added

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-10-18
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
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Composed of simple rectangular volumes, flat surfaces, flush-mounted metal-frame windows, and stucco wall cladding
  • Designed to maximize lot coverage, occupying the full depth of a single residential lot with little or no usable outdoor space
  • 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
  • Typically two stories in height; may be three stories
  • Is an excellent example of the type
  • Occupies a single residential lot
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Was originally constructed as a Stucco box/Dingbat
  • Generally contains between 4 and 16 units; may be up to 20 units
    • Integrity Aspects
    Design
    Setting
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Association
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of a stucco box/Dingbat apartment building in Westlake; displays multiple features commonly associated with Dingbat apartments, including applied decoration and building name signage.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1963-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 6891ef00-9a59-4683-9e31-9f3c2d861113
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A203 27
    House ID: 665618

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

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

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