Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Walker Residence (Primary)
Walker Residence (Historic)
277 N STRADA CORTA ROAD (Alternative)
Important Dates
1934-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Walker Residence - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Roland Coate
Builder
Owner
Irving M. Walker

Location Information

Addresses
277 N STRADA CORTA ROAD Primary
265 N STRADA CORTA ROAD Alternative
275 N STRADA CORTA ROAD 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)
BEL AIR NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: American Colonial Revival     Related Features: Mature vegetation; Tennis Court; Fence, Perimeter; Swimming Pool
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
Component: Chimney Type: Interior; Brick Material: none defined
Component: Cladding Type: Brick; Wood clapboards Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Brick Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Decorative surround; Paneled; Single Material: Wood
Component: Façade Type: Symmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Irregular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Gable, side; Dormer; Eaves, boxed Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Double-hung; Single; Divided lights Material: Wood

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-04-23
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
American Colonial Revival, 1895-1960
American Colonial Revival, Early, 1895-1940
Residential
Eligibility Standards
  • Details may include pediments; columns or pilasters; paneled front door, sometimes with sidelights and transoms; multi-paned double-hung sash windows; and fixed shutters
  • May display multiple roof dormers
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Simple building forms
  • Symmetrical façade with entryway as the primary focus
  • Typically one or two stories in height
  • Clapboard or brick exteriors
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Is an excellent example of the Early American Colonial Revival style
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Hipped or gabled roofs, typically with boxed eaves
    • Integrity Aspects
    Design
    Setting
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Location
    Association
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    An excellent example of American Colonial Revival residential architecture designed by Roland Coate. Exhibits quality of design.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1934-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 979771b3-df85-4e04-8934-b1aafde55ce2
    Property Identification Number: 141B153 270
    Property Identification Number: 141B153 270
    Property Identification Number: 141B153 270
    House ID: 966740

    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)
    Roland Coate (Architect/Designer, was designed by /designed)
    Irving M. Walker (was owned by / owned)

    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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