Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
600 N FUNCHAL ROAD (Primary)
Important Dates
1949-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
600 N FUNCHAL ROAD - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Gerard Colcord
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
600 N FUNCHAL 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: Ranch, Cape Cod     Related Features: Mature vegetation
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
Component: Chimney Type: Interior; Stone Material: none defined
Component: Cladding Type: Wood vertical boards; Stone; Wood shingles Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Light Fixtures Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Transom; Paneled; Single Material: Wood
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Irregular Material: none defined
Component: Porch Type: Partial width; Spindles/turned posts (Porch Supports) Material: Wood
Component: Roof Type: Gable, side; Dormer Material: Wood shingle
Component: Window Type: Double-hung; Shutters; Single; Divided lights Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Divided lights; Double-hung; Bay, squared Material: Wood

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-08-21
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
The Ranch House, 1930-1975
Traditional Custom Ranch House, 1930-1975
Residential
Single-Family Residence
Eligibility Standards
  • Was custom-designed (as opposed to mass produced Ranch Houses)
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Is an important individual example that exemplifies the Traditional Ranch style and ranch house type
  • Typically designed by a well-known architect
  • Shutters
  • One or two stories in height
  • Gabled roof, originally shingled
  • Brick or stone chimneys
  • Attached garages, often forming one wing
  • Asymmetrical informal composition with one or more wings
  • 1500-3500 sq.ft. in size
    • Integrity Aspects
    Location
    Design
    Setting
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Association
    Feeling
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    An excellent example of a Cape Cod Ranch house custom-designed by Gerard Colcord. Exhibits quality of design.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1949-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 8c3b94f7-8876-4365-9baa-32b586c1c450
    Property Identification Number: 141B149 262
    House ID: 966420

    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)
    Gerard Colcord (Architect/Designer, was designed by /designed)

    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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