Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
1470 N LAUREL WAY (Primary)
Important Dates
1962-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
1470 N LAUREL WAY - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Stanley S. Kegan
Builder
Owner
Henry J. and Emma Kasse

Location Information

Addresses
1470 N LAUREL WAY 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)
BEVERLY CREST NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: Modern, Mid-Century     Related Features: Swimming Pool; Mature vegetation
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Concrete block; Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Steel Material: none defined
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Irregular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Folded Plate; Eaves, wide Material: none defined

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Appears to be unaltered

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-05-15
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
  • If Expressionistic: dramatic roof forms, such as butterfly, A-frame, hyperbolic paraboloid, folded plate or barrell vault
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Unornamented wall surfaces
  • Retains the essential character defining features of Mid-Century Modernism from the period of significance
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Simple, geometric volumes
  • Horizontal massing
  • Direct expression of the structural system, often wood or steel post and beam
    • Integrity Aspects
    Design
    Setting
    Materials
    Location
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Association
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    3S
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Designed by Stanley Kegan, this is an excellent example of Mid-Century Modern residential architecture with a distinctive butterfly shaped roof elevated on steel columns. The orientation toward the rear makes it difficult to fully appreciate from the public right-of-way.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1962-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 8b4b6dc8-1fee-4619-a25a-bede243d0ffa
    Property Identification Number: 147B161 165
    House ID: 973648

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Bel Air - Beverly Crest Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    GPA Consulting, Inc. (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)
    Stanley S. Kegan (Architect/Designer, was designed by /designed)
    Henry J. and Emma Kasse (was owned by / owned)

    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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