Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
1566 W 17TH ST (Primary)
Important Dates
1906-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
1566 W 17TH ST - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1566 W 17TH ST Primary
1570 W 17TH ST Alternative
1710 S ORCHARD AVE Alternative
1568 W 17TH ST Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
South Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 1 (Council District)
PICO UNION NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
PICO-UNION NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Multi Family, Fourplex   Use: Historic     Style: American Foursquare Craftsman    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP03. Multiple family property          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Security door(s) added
Windows replaced - some

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2011-09-03
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Arts and Crafts Movement, 1895-1930
American Foursquares or Prairie Boxes, 1895-1914
Residential
Single-Family Residence
Eligibility Standards
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
  • Simple rectangular building forms
  • Represents an early or rare example of the style in the community in which it is located
  • Usually two stories in height
  • Clapboard exteriors, sometimes stuccoed or shingled
  • Low pitched hipped roofs, sometimes with towers
  • Exhibits quality design through distinctive features such as extensive detailing associated with the Queen Anne, American Colonial Revival, or Craftsman
  • Exemplifies the tenets of the Arts and Crafts movement and the American Foursquare style
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Double-hung sash windows
  • Substantial front porches
  • Large, centrally located hipped dormers
    • Integrity Aspects
    Association
    Design
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Setting
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Excellent, intact example of an American Foursquare fourplex with Craftsman design elements. Exhibits high quality of design and craftsmanship.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1906-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 9991fd17-a171-4e0c-823d-c8642e7fa3e9
    Property Identification Number: 126B197 300
    Property Identification Number: 126B197 300
    Property Identification Number: 126B197 300
    Property Identification Number: 126B197 300
    House ID: 598726

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - South Los Angeles Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

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

    Related Information Resources

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

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