Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
2431 N DALLAS ST (Primary)
Important Dates
1946-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
2431 N DALLAS ST - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
J. Thomas Wilson
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
2431 N DALLAS ST Primary
2423 N DALLAS ST Alternative
2419 N DALLAS ST Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Silver Lake - Echo Park - Elysian Valley Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 13 (Council District)
ELYSIAN VALLEY RIVERSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
ELYSIAN VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Industrial, Other   Use: Historic     Style: Modern, Mid-Century     Related Features: Parking Lot
Type: Industrial   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP08. Industrial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Other; Brick; Stone, art Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Unknown Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Partially glazed; Single Material: Metal
Component: Door Type: Roll-up Material: Metal
Component: Plan Type: U-shaped Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat Material: Rolled Asphalt
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Grouped Material: Metal
Architectural Description
Notable features of the building include the wide overhanging carport that extends from the primary elevation and dominates the elevation.
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-01-05
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1975
Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1975
Industrial
Eligibility Standards
  • Simple, geometric volumes
  • Horizontal massing
  • Flat roof, at times with wide overhanging eaves
  • 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
    • Integrity Aspects
    Materials
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Feeling
    Setting
    Association
    Design
    Workmanship
    Location
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    An excellent intact example of a Midcentury Modern industrial building with distinctive features and quality of design.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1946-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 9540eb2f-06ff-4f30-a37c-d9f9bbc1d51b
    Property Identification Number: 144B213 34
    Property Identification Number: 144B213 62
    Property Identification Number: 144B213 67
    House ID: 740512

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    None

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    GPA Consulting, Inc. (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)
    J. Thomas Wilson (Architect/Designer, was designed by /designed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    None

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