Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
26339 S PRESIDENT AVE (Primary)
Important Dates
1966-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
26339 S PRESIDENT AVE - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
George Fischer
Builder
Owner
Robert Isom

Location Information

Addresses
26339 S PRESIDENT AVE Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Wilmington - Harbor City Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 15 (Council District)
HARBOR CITY NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
HARBOR CITY NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: Modern, Mid-Century     Related Features: Garage, Detached
Type: Residential-Single Family   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
Component: Chimney Type: Stone; Interior Material: none defined
Component: Cladding Type: Other; Wood vertical boards; Stucco, smooth; Fieldstone Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Single; Paneled; Sidelights Material: Wood
Component: Plan Type: L-shaped Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat; Eaves, wide; Exposed rafter tails Material: Rolled Asphalt
Component: none defined Type: Other Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Jalousie/louver; Fixed Material: Wood
Architectural Description
Features of this property include concrete aggregate driveway, floating front steps, and floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-07-05
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
  • Simple, geometric volumes
  • Horizontal massing
  • Direct expression of the structural system, often wood or steel post and beam
  • Unornamented wall surfaces
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows, often flush-mounted metal framed
  • Retains the essential character defining features of Mid-Century Modernism from the period of significance
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Flat roof, at times with wide overhanging eaves
    • Integrity Aspects
    Association
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Setting
    Design
    Location
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    An excellent intact example of a Mid-Century Modern residence. Less than 50 years of age and not of exceptional importance, therefore ineligible for the National Register at this time.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1966-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 8b26ad5f-af2e-47b6-b113-e0e0021dadcd
    Property Identification Number: 033B193 751
    House ID: 371778

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Wilmington - Harbor City Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    GPA Consulting, Inc. (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)
    Robert Isom (Builder, was built by / built, was owned by / owned)
    George Fischer (Architect/Designer, was designed by /designed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Wilmington-Harbor City Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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