Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
609 N SAINT CLOUD ROAD (Primary)
Important Dates
1926-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
609 N SAINT CLOUD ROAD - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
John Byers
Builder
Eric Barclay
Owner
Benjamin L. McLouth

Location Information

Addresses
609 N SAINT CLOUD ROAD Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Bel Air - Beverly Crest Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 5 (Council District)
BEL AIR-BEVERLY CREST NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
BEL AIR NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: French Revival (Norman)     Related Features: Swimming Pool; Lawn; Mature vegetation
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
Component: Chimney Type: Unknown Material: none defined
Component: Cladding Type: Brick; Half timbering; Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: String course Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Unknown Material: none defined
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Irregular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Combination; Dormer; Eaves, boxed; Turret Material: Clay tile
Component: Window Type: Single; Divided lights; Casement Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Divided lights; Single; Double-hung Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Single; Divided lights Material: Wood

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-09-23
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Period Revival, 1919-1950
French Norman, 1919-1950
Residential
Single-Family Residence
Eligibility Standards
  • White or lightly colored walls
  • Village feel
  • Stucco, brick and stone exteriors
  • Roofs with long pitches, may be steeply pitched, hipped, clipped
  • May be associated with important architects and/or landscape designers
  • Massing and fenestration irregular
  • Horizontal massing
  • Half-timbering
  • Dormers
  • Balconies and second-story overhangs
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Is an excellent example of the French Norman style
    • Integrity Aspects
    Materials
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Design
    Setting
    Association
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    5S3
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Designed by John Byers, this is an excellent example of French Norman residential architecture. Exhibits quality of design and craftsmanship.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1926-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 79f06c74-5050-423b-83f2-db1ef3a19781
    Property Identification Number: 141B153 22
    House ID: 966446

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    BUILDING PERMIT NO. 25553 (is related to)
    SurveyLA - Bel Air - Beverly Crest Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    Eric Barclay (Builder, was built by / built)
    John Byers (Architect/Designer, was designed by /designed)
    Benjamin L. McLouth (was owned by / owned)
    GPA Consulting, Inc. (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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