Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Johnson Residence (Primary)
Johnson Residence (Historic)
10261 W CHRYSANTHEMUM LANE (Alternative)
Important Dates
1949-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Johnson Residence - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Harwell Hamilton Harris
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
10261 W CHRYSANTHEMUM LANE Primary
10256 W TUPELO LANE Alternative
10252 W TUPELO LANE Alternative
10265 W CHRYSANTHEMUM LANE Alternative
10257 W CHRYSANTHEMUM LANE Alternative
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: Mature vegetation
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
Component: Chimney Type: Unknown Material: none defined
Component: Cladding Type: Wood, Board and Batten Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Irregular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Eaves, open; Eaves, wide; Exposed purlins; Exposed rafters; Gable, crossed Material: Composition shingle Rolled Asphalt
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Tripartite Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Single; Hopper Material: Wood

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Appears to be unaltered

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-08-21
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
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows, often flush-mounted metal framed
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Retains the essential character defining features of Mid-Century Modernism from the period of significance
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Setting
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Design
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3S
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    A remarkably intact and well-preserved example of the work of Harwell Hamilton Harris. Exhibits quality of design, but does not fit neatly into any of the post-war styles of Modernism.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1949-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 967acec3-0c66-494e-aa77-e13c3d646327
    Property Identification Number: 150B153 590
    Property Identification Number: 150B153 558
    Property Identification Number: 150B153 559
    Property Identification Number: 150B153 589
    Property Identification Number: 150B153 591
    House ID: 980170

    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)
    Harwell Hamilton Harris (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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