Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
903 N FRIES AVE (Primary)
Wilmington Inn (Alternative)
Important Dates
1924-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
903 N FRIES AVE - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
903 N FRIES AVE Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Wilmington - Harbor City Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 15 (Council District)
WILMINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
WILMINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Lodging, Hotel   Use: Historic     Style: Spanish Colonial Revival    
Type: Residential-Multi Family   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP05. Hotel/motel          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, textured Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Partially glazed; Single Material: Wood
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat; Gable, crossed Material: Rolled Asphalt
Component: Window Type: Single; Multi-light; Casement Material: Steel
Component: Window Type: Single; Security bars; Casement Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Arched opening; Grouped; Security bars; Sliding Material: Aluminum
Architectural Description
Notable features of the building include clay roof tiles and quoins.
Alterations
Security window bars added
Windows replaced - some
Door (primary) replaced

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2011-12-19
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Hotels, 1880-1980
Commercial - Lodging
Hotel
Eligibility Standards
  • Significant as a property type (C)
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Was historically designed for and used as a hotel or apartment hotel
  • Significant for events (A)
    • Integrity Aspects
    Workmanship
    Location
    Feeling
    Materials
    Design
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Association
    Setting
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    An excellent intact example of a hotel from the 1920s. One of several constructed in Wilmington that catered to the tourists traveling to and from Catalina Island, but few remain with integrity.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1924-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: 9f15e45b-50bc-4f0d-a29b-666f026993d9
    Property Identification Number: 030B205 190
    House ID: 368131

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Wilmington - Harbor City Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    GPA Consulting, Inc. (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Wilmington-Harbor City Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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