Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
10523 S KALMIA ST (Primary)
Important Dates
1903-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
10523 S KALMIA ST - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
10523 S KALMIA ST Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
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: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: American Foursquare    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Windows replaced - some
Perimeter fence or wall added

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-01-03
Context/Theme
Pre-Consolidation Communities of Los Angeles, 1850-1932
Watts, 1850-1926
Important Events in Watts History, 1850-1926
Residential
Eligibility Standards
  • Is associated with an event or series of events important in the formation, settlement or development of Watts
  • Represents a resource dating from the pre-consolidation period of Watts
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Feeling
    Association
    Workmanship
    Setting
    Design
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Materials
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    5S3
    3S
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of an American Foursquare house, representing the earliest pattern of development in the area, before consolidation. Very few remaining with integrity.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1903-01-01
    Date Evaluated
    2012-01-03
    Context/Theme
    Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
    Arts and Crafts Movement, 1895-1930
    American Foursquares or Prairie Boxes, 1895-1914
    Residential
    Single-Family Residence
    Eligibility Standards
  • Hipped roof
  • Exemplifies the tenets of the Arts and Crafts movement and the American Foursquare style
  • Exhibits quality design through distinctive features such as extensive detailing associated with the Queen Anne, American Colonial Revival, or Craftsman
  • Double-hung sash windows
  • Represents an early or rare example of the style in the community in which it is located
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Substantial front porches
  • Low pitched hipped roofs, sometimes with towers
  • Clapboard exteriors, sometimes stuccoed or shingled
  • Usually two stories in height
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
  • Simple rectangular building forms
    • Integrity Aspects
    Design
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Setting
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Association
    Location
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    A very rare example of an American Foursquare in Watts. One of the earliest buildings observed. Loss of front windows may impact National Register eligibility.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1903-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 79a40134-3b01-447b-a4b9-8c8a874fb5b9
    Property Identification Number: 090A217 364
    House ID: 405347

    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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