Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
923 N ISLAND AVE (Primary)
Important Dates
1902-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
923 N ISLAND AVE - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
923 N ISLAND AVE Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Wilmington - Harbor City Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 15 (Council District)
WILMINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
WILMINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: American Colonial Revival    
Type: Residential-Single Family   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Wood channel drop Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Historic Surround; Single; Metal screen Material: Unknown
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Porch Type: Full width; Wood (Porch Rail); Columns (Porch Supports) Material: Wood
Component: Roof Type: Eaves, boxed; Gable, crossed Material: Composition shingle
Component: Window Type: Historic Surround; Jalousie/louver; Fixed; Tripartite Material: Aluminum
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Jalousie/louver; Historic Surround; Single Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Single; Jalousie/louver; Historic Surround Material: Aluminum
Architectural Description
Notable features include a double-height porch with Classical columns, vent beneath the front-facing gable, and wide door and window surrounds.
Alterations
Windows replaced - some
Security door(s) added

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2011-12-19
Context/Theme
Pre-Consolidation Communities of Los Angeles, 1850-1932
Wilmington, 1850-1909
Important Events in Wilmington History, 1850-1909
Residential
Eligibility Standards
  • Is associated with an event or series of events important in the formation, settlement or development of Wilmington
  • Represents a resource dating from the pre-consolidation period of Wilmington
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Location
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Design
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Setting
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    An early example of an American Colonial Revival single-family residence from the pre-consolidation period of Wilmington. One of the few examples of the style observed in the area.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1902-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 76283c94-e401-4bec-a752-0542363a0d61
    Property Identification Number: 033B205 1327
    House ID: 374788

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Wilmington - Harbor City 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: Wilmington-Harbor City Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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