Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
262 S RAMPART BLVD (Primary)
Important Dates
1927-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
262 S RAMPART BLVD - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
262 S 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, Apartment House   Use: Historic     Style: Renaissance Revival    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP03. Multiple family property          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Brick; Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Brick Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Pilasters; Applied decoration Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Double; Glazed, fully; Sidelights Material: Wood
Component: Entryway Type: Recessed Material: none defined
Component: Façade Type: Symmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Parapet, stepped; Flat Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Decorative surround; Single; Arched opening, round; Divided lights; Double-hung Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Double-hung; Single Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Arched opening, round; Divided lights; Single; Double-hung; Security bars Material: Wood

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Security door(s) added
Security window bars added
One window opening on first floor infilled

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-09-19
Context/Theme
Residential Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980
Multi-Family Residential Development, 1910-1980
Multi-Family Residential, 1910-1980
Apartment Houses, 1910-1980
Residential
Apartment House
Eligibility Standards
  • Is an excellent example of the type
  • Was originally constructed as an apartment house
  • Is two or more stories in height
  • Typically four or more units (flats or apartments)
  • Two or more stories; may be up to five or six stories
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Oriented toward the street, with architectural detailing on the street-facing façade
  • May have a single common building entrance with unit entrances opening onto interior corridors, or multiple ground-floor entries
  • Generally rectangular in plan, often with one or more light wells
  • Designed to maximize lot coverage
  • Associated styles: American Foursquare, Shingle, Craftsman, Art Deco, Spanish Colonial Revival, Mediterranean, American Colonial Revival, English Tudor Revival, French Revival, Classical Revival, Renaissance Revival, Mid-Century Modern, Traditional Ranch
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Association
    Location
    Design
    Setting
    Materials
    Feeling
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Workmanship
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3S
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Excellent and rare example of a 1920s brick apartment house in Westlake.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1927-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 72fe6704-a6d7-4b2d-9a38-81651648d6d1
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A203 326
    House ID: 665965

    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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