Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
848 W GARDENA BLVD (Primary)
La Victoria Market (Alternative)
Important Dates
1923-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
848 W GARDENA BLVD - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
848 W GARDENA BLVD Primary
848 1/2 W GARDENA BLVD Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Harbor Gateway Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 15 (Council District)
HARBOR GATEWAY NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
HARBOR GATEWAY NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Retail, Retail Store   Use: Historic     Style: Italianate Commercial, Vernacular    
Type: Commercial-Mixed, Mixed Use - Commercial/Office/Residential   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Brick Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Brick Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Double; Fully glazed Material: Wood
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Cornice; Parapet; Brackets; Flat Material: Rolled Asphalt
Component: Window Type: Double-hung; Single Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Single; Multi-light; Double-hung Material: Wood
Architectural Description
This building features an original entryway and storefronts. Only the bulkhead material appears to be altered.
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-07-23
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Late 19th and Early 20th Century Architecture, 1865-1950
Early 20th Century Commercial Vernacular, 1900-1950
Commercial
One-part Commercial Block
Eligibility Standards
  • Features public uses on the first floor with private uses above
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Must retain original window openings and storefront configuration
  • Must retain original exterior cladding
  • Is vernacular in design, and does not display characteristics of a particular architectural style
  • Is at least two-stories in height
  • Storefronts often include a bulkhead, display windows, glazed entry, and a transom
  • Rectangular volume
  • Earlier examples are typically clad in brick
  • At least two stories in height, but typically taller
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Design
    Setting
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Association
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    A remarkably intact commercial brick vernacular building from the early 20th century. The only example of this style and type observed in the Harbor Gateway area that retains integrity.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1923-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 79566a8c-c062-4fff-b20a-720e119301d4
    Property Identification Number: 069B197 468
    Property Identification Number: 069B197 468
    House ID: 392666

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

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

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