Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
633 W 28TH ST (Primary)
Tau Kappa Epsilon (Alternative)
Important Dates
1965-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
633 W 28TH ST - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
633 W 28TH ST Primary
631 W 28TH ST Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
South Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 9 (Council District)
EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS NORTH AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
UNIVERSITY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Multi Family, Apartment House   Use: Historic     Style: Modern, Mid-Century    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP03. Multiple family property          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Windows replaced - some

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-01-05
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1975
Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1975
Residential
Eligibility Standards
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Retains the essential character defining features of Mid-Century Modernism from the period of significance
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows, often flush-mounted metal framed
  • Unornamented wall surfaces
  • Flat roof, at times with wide overhanging eaves
  • Direct expression of the structural system, often wood or steel post and beam
  • Horizontal massing
  • Simple, geometric volumes
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
    • Integrity Aspects
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Setting
    Design
    Location
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of a Mid-Century Modern residence with some elements of the International Style. Exhibits high quality of design and craftsmanship.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1965-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 86c39cd0-7bbf-4c04-9b39-dda1069b546a
    Property Identification Number: 121-5A203 108
    Property Identification Number: 121-5A203 112
    House ID: 554621

    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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