Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
4217 N NAVAJO ST (Primary)
Important Dates
1934-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
No image available
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Kenneth Worthen, Sr.
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
4217 N NAVAJO ST Primary
4221 N NAVAJO ST Alternative
4215 N NAVAJO ST Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Sherman Oaks - Studio City - Toluca Lake - Cahuenga Pass Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 4 (Council District)
GREATER TOLUCA LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
TOLUCA LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: Moderne, Streamline     Related Features: Wall, Retaining; Mature vegetation
Type: Residential-Single Family   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
Component: Chimney Type: Stucco; Interior Material: none defined
Component: Cladding Type: Brick; Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Decorative hardware; Decorative surround; Single Material: Wood
Component: Entryway Type: Stoop Material: none defined
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Irregular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Casement; Fixed; Corner; Divided lights Material: Steel
Component: Window Type: Corner; Divided lights; Fixed; Floor-to-ceiling Material: Steel
Component: Window Type: Awning; Single Material: Steel
Architectural Description
Curved canopy across primary facade
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-08-20
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Related Responses to Modernism, 1924-1970
Streamline Moderne, 1935-1945
Residential
Eligibility Standards
  • Speedlines at wall surfaces, such as horizontal moldings and continuous sill courses
  • Horizontal orientation
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Flat or nearly flat roofs
  • Smooth stucco cladding
  • Metal, often steel casement, windows
  • Unadorned wall surfaces, with minimal ornament
  • Windows “punched” into walls, with no surrounds
  • Retains the essential character defining features of the Streamline Moderne style from the period of significance
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Rounded corners and curved surfaces, emulating a “windswept” appearance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Design
    Setting
    Materials
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of Streamline Moderne residential architecture in Toluca Lake. This property is located in one of the earliest subdivisions in Toluca Lake, which was established in 1923 on the former homestead of North Hollywood pioneer William Klump.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1934-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 8fa941f1-49cd-4f3b-a57d-944ec1b88d47
    Property Identification Number: 165B181 476
    Property Identification Number: 165B181 476
    Property Identification Number: 165B181 489
    House ID: 33586

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Sherman Oaks - Studio City - Toluca Lake - Cahuenga Pass Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    Kenneth Worthen, Sr. (Architect/Designer, was designed by /designed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    None
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Sherman Oaks-Studio City-Toluca Lake-Cahuenga Pass Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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