Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
1153 W 36TH ST (Primary)
Important Dates
1908-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
1153 W 36TH ST - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1153 W 36TH ST Primary
1155 W 36TH ST Alternative
1155 1/2 W 36TH ST Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
South Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 8 (Council District)
EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS NORTH AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
EXPOSITION PARK NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Multi Family, Fourplex   Use: Historic     Style: American Foursquare    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP03. Multiple family property          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Security door(s) added
Windows replaced - some
Security window bars at entrance

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2011-09-04
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Arts and Crafts Movement, 1895-1930
American Foursquares or Prairie Boxes, 1895-1914
Residential
Multi-Family Residence
Eligibility Standards
  • 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
  • Exhibits quality design through distinctive features such as extensive detailing associated with the Queen Anne, American Colonial Revival, or Craftsman
  • Exemplifies the tenets of the Arts and Crafts movement and the American Foursquare style
  • Usually two stories in height
  • Substantial front porches
  • Simple rectangular building forms
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
  • Clapboard exteriors, sometimes stuccoed or shingled
  • Hipped roof
    • 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
    Excellent example of an American Foursquare multi-family residence, with fine details such as Ionic columns at a central porch. Exhibits high quality of design and craftsmanship.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1908-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 7bbad33c-dd7f-482c-b37e-c77e3d53b2f1
    Property Identification Number: 120B197 843
    Property Identification Number: 120B197 843
    Property Identification Number: 120B197 843
    House ID: 553718

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

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

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    Architectural Resources Group (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)

    Related Information Resources

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

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