Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
105th Street Canary Date Palm Trees (Primary)
Important Dates
1930-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
105th Street Canary Date Palm Trees - PHOTO
Resource Types
Site
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
105th Street between Vermont and Baring Cross Street
Administrative Areas
South Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 8 (Council District)
EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS SOUTHEAST AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
FIGUEROA PARK SQ. NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Landscape, Designed Landscape   Use: Historic        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP30. Trees/vegetation          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
No alterations listed

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-03-06
Context/Theme
Cultural Landscapes, 1875-1980
Designed Landscapes, 1875-1980
Monumental Civic Improvements, 1916-1940
Landscape
Streetscape Plantings
Eligibility Standards
  • Retains a significant number of character-defining features, such that the visual, spatial, and contextual relationships of the property may be understood
  • Typically includes the use of formal geometry, repetition, and symmetry regarding plantings and overall design scheme
  • Is an excellent example of a style of landscape architecture from its period and/or represents the work of a significant landscape architect or designer
  • Present appearance resembles the original appearance and retains sufficient historic integrity to convey its historical association
  • Was originally constructed to function as a civic improvement between 1916 and 1940
  • May incorporate scenic views, overlooks, or vistas
    • Integrity Aspects
    Design
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Setting
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3S
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    A distinctive concentration of palm trees that appear to have been planted at the time of subdivision or as a local beautification project. Trees are Canary Island Date Palms, phoenix canariensis.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1930-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 9cfcbd72-9bc6-47fc-b9da-d2f859e0dea0

    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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