Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
2738 W TEMPLE ST (Primary)
Important Dates
1909-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
2738 W TEMPLE ST - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
2738 W TEMPLE ST Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 13 (Council District)
RAMPART VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
TEMPLE-BEAUDRY NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Retail, Retail Store   Use: Historic     Style: Commercial, Vernacular    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
Component: Construction Type: Unknown Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Glazed, partially; Wood screen; Single Material: Wood
Component: Façade Type: Symmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Porch Type: Recessed; Entrance porch/stoop Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Parapet, flat; Flat Material: none defined
Component: Storefront Type: Flush; Bulkhead Material: none defined
Architectural Description
Storefront windows boarded up; no fenestration visible
Alterations
Windows boarded up

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-11-20
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Neighborhood Commercial Development, 1875-1960
Early Neighborhood Commercial Development, 1880-1930
Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • Retains most of the essential physical and character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Is a rare surviving example of a type in a neighborhood
  • An individual building that represents a very early phase of commercial development in a neighborhood
    • Integrity Aspects
    Workmanship
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Design
    Materials
    Feeling
    Association
    Setting
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Rare remaining example of a commercial building from the first decade of the 20th century; building appears to retain its original wood storefronts.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1909-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 8f6c3a15-c3e4-47a3-ac2d-5fde1ab5addd
    Property Identification Number: 138A203 189
    House ID: 673155

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Westlake Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

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

    Related Information Resources

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

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