Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Our Lady of Loretto Elementary School (Primary)
Our Lady of Loretto Elementary School (Historic)
250 N UNION AVE (Alternative)
Important Dates
1928-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Our Lady of Loretto Elementary School - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
250 N UNION AVE Primary
260 N UNION AVE Alternative
1658 W COURT ST Alternative
258 N UNION AVE Alternative
1650 W COURT ST Alternative
248 N UNION AVE Alternative
244 N UNION AVE Alternative
255 N BELMONT AVE Alternative
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: Institutional-Education, Elementary School   Use: Historic     Style: Mediterranean Revival    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP15. Educational building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Brick; Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Brick Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Transom; Decorative surround; Double; Glazed, fully Material: Wood
Component: Façade Type: Symmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Grouped; Fixed; Hopper Material: Metal
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Grouped; Hopper; Decorative surround Material: Metal

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Door (primary) replaced
Security window bars added
Addition to primary elevation
Windows replaced - all
Southern portion of building appears to be an addition

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-10-18
Context/Theme
Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
Education, 1876-1980
Educational Development, 1900-1980
Institutional - Education
Eligibility Standards
  • A public or private educational institution that represents an important aspect of educational development and history in Los Angeles
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
  • May have particular significance for its association with a neighborhood or community in Los Angeles
    • Integrity Aspects
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Setting
    Location
    Design
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of a 1920s elementary school in Westlake. Elementary school associated with Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church, which was originally established in Westlake in 1905. Due to alterations, including replacement of windows, the property does not retain sufficient integrity to be eligible for listing in the National Register.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1928-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 723a09dc-3b96-45b6-b7e9-4de8051789bc
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A207 314
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A207 292
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A207 292
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A207 300
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A207 305
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A207 319
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A207 326
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A207 358
    House ID: 667135

    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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