Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Magic Minute Car Wash (Primary)
Magic Minute Car Wash (Historic)
1929 W MANCHESTER AVE (Alternative)
Important Dates
1964-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Magic Minute Car Wash - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1929 W MANCHESTER AVE Primary
1925 W MANCHESTER AVE Alternative
1923 W MANCHESTER AVE Alternative
1921 W MANCHESTER AVE Alternative
1919 W MANCHESTER AVE Alternative
1915 W MANCHESTER AVE Alternative
1913 W MANCHESTER AVE Alternative
1911 W MANCHESTER AVE Alternative
1909 W MANCHESTER AVE Alternative
1905 W MANCHESTER AVE Alternative
1903 W MANCHESTER AVE Alternative
1901 W MANCHESTER AVE Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
South Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 8 (Council District)
EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS SOUTHWEST AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
MANCHESTER SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Auto Related, Carwash   Use: Historic     Style: Googie    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2011-09-02
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1975
Googie, 1949-1970
Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • Dramatic rooflines, including butterfly, folded plate (zig-zag), dome and cantilever
  • Common building types include coffee shops, car washes, service stations, motels, drive-ins, and bowling alleys
  • Often incorporates applied details, including neon signage and geometric ornamentation
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Is a good example of the Googie architecture style
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Building forms may display sharp angles and sweeping curves
    • Integrity Aspects
    Location
    Association
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Setting
    Design
    Feeling
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    5S3
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    A 1960s car wash that is exemplary of the Googie style. Distinctive features and high quality of design.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1964-01-01
    Date Evaluated
    2011-09-02
    Context/Theme
    Commercial Development, 1850-1980
    Commercial Development and the Automobile, 1910-1980
    The Car and Car Services, 1910-1960s
    Commercial - Auto Related
    Car Wash
    Eligibility Standards
  • Significant as a property type (C)
  • Demonstrates convenient automobile access from the street
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • May also be significant under a theme within the Architecture context
  • Was designed and historically used for the sale, service, maintenance or collective off-street parking for the automobile
    • Integrity Aspects
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Association
    Materials
    Setting
    Design
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    5S3
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of a 1960s carwash, with intact site plan, design, signage and circulation. Significant as a property type, as well as for its architectural style (Googie).
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1964-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 6b9f9e75-d6e2-4c7f-8baf-6e646f25d215
    Property Identification Number: 097-5A193 312
    Property Identification Number: 097-5A193 313
    Property Identification Number: 097-5A193 314
    Property Identification Number: 097-5A193 315
    Property Identification Number: 097-5A193 316
    Property Identification Number: 097-5A193 317
    Property Identification Number: 097-5A193 318
    Property Identification Number: 097-5A193 319
    Property Identification Number: 097-5A193 320
    Property Identification Number: 097-5A193 321
    Property Identification Number: 097-5A193 322
    Property Identification Number: 097-5A193 323
    House ID: 428431

    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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