Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Department of Water and Power Distributing Station No. 59 (Primary)
Department of Water and Power Distributing Station No. 59 (Historic)
11701 W VENICE BLVD (Alternative)
Important Dates
1940-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Department of Water and Power Distributing Station No. 59 - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
11701 W VENICE BLVD Primary
3777 S MCLAUGHLIN AVE Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Palms - Mar Vista - Del Rey Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 11 (Council District)
MAR VISTA COMMUNITY COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
MAR VISTA NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Infrastructure-Water & Power, Utility Building (Water, Electrical Power, Natural Gas)   Use: Historic     Style: Moderne, PWA    
Type: Institutional-Government   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP09. Public utility building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Concrete poured/precast Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Decorative surround; Single Material: Metal
Component: Door Type: Roll-up; Decorative surround Material: Metal
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat Material: none defined
Architectural Description
Fluted pilasters
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-07-25
Context/Theme
Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
Government Infrastructure and Services, 1850-1980
Municipal Water and Power, 1916-1980
Distributing and Receiving Stations, 1916-1980
Institutional - Infrastructure
Distributing Station
Eligibility Standards
  • Was constructed between 1916 and 1980 for water and power uses
  • Designed in popular architectural styles including Classical Revival, WPA Moderne, International Style, Arts Deco, Streamline Moderne
  • Is associated with Los Angeles Gas and Electric Corp., Bureau of Power and Light or the Department of Water and Power
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • May include significant landscaping including large, manicured lawns
  • Generally a two-story rectangular box with a flat roof
  • Distributing Stations are odd numbered
  • Constructed of brick, concrete or stone veneer
  • Designed as neighborhood landmarks which fit into the fabric of a community
  • Few or no windows on facade
    • Integrity Aspects
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Setting
    Location
    Design
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    5S3
    3S
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of a mid-century Department of Water and Power building in Mar Vista; represents the expansion of municipal services on the Westside of Los Angeles during this period.
    Periods of Significance
    No periods of significance recorded

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: ab10b379-2442-4067-84de-6c364bbf7bcf
    Property Identification Number: 114B157 767
    Property Identification Number: 114B157 767
    House ID: 881519

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Palms - Mar Vista - Del Rey 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: Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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