Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Hillel at USC (Primary)
Hillel at USC (Historic)
Important Dates
1965-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Hillel at USC - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
3300 S. Hoover St
Administrative Areas
South Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 9 (Council District)
EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS NORTH AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
UNIVERSITY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Institutional-Social Clubs/Meeting Halls, Meeting Hall   Use: Historic     Style: Modern, Mid-Century    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP13. Community center/social hall          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Door (primary) opening or entrance altered

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-01-05
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1975
Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1975
Institutional
Eligibility Standards
  • Simple, geometric volumes
  • Horizontal massing
  • Direct expression of the structural system, often wood or steel post and beam
  • Flat roof, at times with wide overhanging eaves
  • Unornamented wall surfaces
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows, often flush-mounted metal framed
  • Retains the essential character defining features of Mid-Century Modernism from the period of significance
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Design
    Setting
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Association
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of a post-and-beam, Mid-Century Modern institutional building. Exhibits high quality of design and craftsmanship. Does not meet National Register age requirement.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1965-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 70e9a249-9770-4692-bf1a-5f181fbe61ba

    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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