Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
7912 S VERMONT AVE (Primary)
Important Dates
1928-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
7912 S VERMONT AVE - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
7912 S VERMONT AVE Primary
7912 1/2 S VERMONT AVE Alternative
7914 S VERMONT AVE 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)
VERMONT VISTA NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Retail, Retail Store   Use: Historic     Style: Moorish Mediterranean Revival    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Windows replaced - some
Security window bars added

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-01-06
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Streetcar Commercial Development, 1873-1934
Mixed-Use Residential and Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • Set to the sidewalk limit
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Is located along or within two city blocks of a historic streetcar route
  • Demonstrates an important example of live/work use oriented to streetcar or interurban service
  • Demonstrates a lack of designed automobile accommodation
  • Was historically used for both commercial and residential uses
  • Lack of dedicated parking as part of the original design
  • Ground floor exterior entrance to upper floor residential units
  • Ground floor with storefronts and large display windows; openings remain intact
  • Two to four stories with a rectangular or L-shaped massing
  • Applied ornamentation or architectural features including towers, friezes, upper floor balconies or decorative trim at windows, door and storefronts
  • Fenestration on upper floor is residential in character and remains intact
    • Integrity Aspects
    Location
    Design
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Association
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Relatively intact streetcar commercial building in the Renaissance Revival style with some Moorish details. Very rare extant example. May not retain sufficient integrity for National Register eligibility.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1928-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: b248b308-6283-4e3c-8ea4-3c7cf51582f9
    Property Identification Number: 099B197 513
    Property Identification Number: 099B197 513
    Property Identification Number: 099B197 513
    House ID: 435942

    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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