Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Calesta Apartments (Primary)
Calesta Apartments (Historic)
Rodeo Rampart Apartments (Alternative)
221 N RAMPART BLVD (Alternative)
Important Dates
1931-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Calesta Apartments - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
221 N RAMPART BLVD Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 13 (Council District)
GREATER ECHO PARK ELYSIAN NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
TEMPLE-BEAUDRY NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Multi Family, Apartment House   Use: Historic     Style: Art Deco    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP03. Multiple family property          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Unknown Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Tile; Pilasters Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Awning; Security door; Single Material: none defined
Component: Façade Type: Symmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Porch Type: Entrance porch/stoop; Recessed Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Casement; Awning; Divided lights; Paired Material: Steel
Component: Window Type: Double-hung; Single Material: Metal
Component: Window Type: Sliding; Paired Material: Metal

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Security door(s) added
Security window bars added
Windows replaced, most

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2014-04-01
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Related Responses to Modernism, 1924-1970
Art Deco, 1925-1938
Residential
Eligibility Standards
  • Metal windows, often fixed sash and casement
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Retains the essential character-defining features of the Art Deco style
  • Zigzags, chevrons and other stylized and geometric motifs as decorative elements on façade
  • Smooth wall surfaces, such as stucco
  • Emphasis on verticality
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Design
    Setting
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Feeling
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of Art Deco multi-family residential architecture in Westlake. Due to alterations, including the replacement of most of the windows, the property does not retain sufficient integrity to be eligible for listing in the National Register.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1931-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: a8cb9f00-1d1f-4020-9d9c-b8f75f3ff177
    Property Identification Number: 138A203 352
    House ID: 673391

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Westlake Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

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

    Related Information Resources

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

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