Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
1444 W 37TH ST (Primary)
Important Dates
1909-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
1444 W 37TH ST - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1444 W 37TH ST Primary
1444 1/2 W 37TH ST Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
South Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 8 (Council District)
EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS NORTH AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
EXPOSITION PARK NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: American Foursquare Greek Revival    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Security door(s) added
Windows replaced - some
Second story porch altered or enclosed very early

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2011-09-01
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
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Double-hung sash windows
  • Hipped roof
  • Large, centrally located hipped dormers
  • Represents an early or rare example of the style in the community in which it is located
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
  • Simple rectangular building forms
  • Substantial front porches
  • Usually two stories in height
  • Exemplifies the tenets of the Arts and Crafts movement and the American Foursquare style
  • Exhibits quality design through distinctive features such as extensive detailing associated with the Queen Anne, American Colonial Revival, or Craftsman
  • Clapboard exteriors, sometimes stuccoed or shingled
    • Integrity Aspects
    Workmanship
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Design
    Setting
    Materials
    Feeling
    Association
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3S
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of an American Foursquare residence with Greek Revival design influences, such as a centered pediment and columnal porch supports. Exhibits high quality craftsmanship and design.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1909-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 9c4dd16a-0bdd-4c07-bf31-58fb0d09c889
    Property Identification Number: 117B193 86
    Property Identification Number: 117B193 86
    House ID: 527572

    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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