Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Freedom Won't Wait (Primary)
Freedom Won't Wait (Historic)
1821 W 54TH ST (Alternative)
Important Dates
1992-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Freedom Won't Wait - PHOTO
Resource Types
Object
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1821 W 54TH ST Primary
1823 W 54TH ST Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
South facade 1821 W 54th St
Administrative Areas
South Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 8 (Council District)
EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS CENTRAL AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
WEST VERNON NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Institutional-Visual & Performing Arts, Mural   Use: Historic        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP36. Ethnic minority property (list group)          
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP39. Other          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Appears to be unaltered

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-03-03
Context/Theme
Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
Cultural Development and Institutions, 1850-1980
Public Art, 1900-1980
Murals, 1920-1980
Mural
Eligibility Standards
  • Located outdoors and is visible from publicly accessible spaces
  • Located on the facade(s) of an architecturally distinctive building
  • Dates from the period of significance
  • Executed with permanent materials than may include paint, mosaic glass and ceramic tile
  • Symbolizes civic, cultural and/or social values
  • Retains essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Represents the work of a master artist/muralist
  • Privately funded
  • Possesses high artistic value
  • Depicts, commemorates or represents a significant individual or group of people
  • Depicts, commemorates or represents a significant event
    • Integrity Aspects
    Setting
    Association
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Design
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Significant mural by Noni Olabisi which speaks to the issues raised by the civil uprising of April 1992. Does not meet age requirement for California or National Registers.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1992-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 99e05578-6d1a-4f36-b342-6a6131d77b34
    Property Identification Number: 108B193 450
    Property Identification Number: 108B193 450
    House ID: 472450

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

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

    Related Historic Events

    1992 Civil Unrest (was the location of / took place at)

    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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