Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Morton Bay Fig tree (Primary)
Important Dates
1910-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Morton Bay Fig tree - PHOTO
Resource Types
No types recorded
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Century and Compton
Administrative Areas
Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 15 (Council District)
WATTS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
WATTS NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Landscape, Tree, Vegetation, or Natural Feature   Use: Historic        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP30. Trees/vegetation          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
No alterations listed

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-01-02
Context/Theme
Cultural Landscapes, 1875-1980
Natural Features, 1850-1980
Natural Feature
Eligibility Standards
  • Is an example of a natural feature
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features of its type
    • Integrity Aspects
    Design
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Setting
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Materials
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Excellent mature example of a Morton Bay Fig in a dense urban area that is generally lacking in street trees. Locally eligible only, as natural features do not qualify for National or CA Register.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1910-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 744d8452-44cc-4c68-80e3-d21beefd5a1f

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Southeast Los Angeles Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    GPA Consulting, Inc. (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Southeast Los Angeles Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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