Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
1225 N CASIANO ROAD (Primary)
Important Dates
1961-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
1225 N CASIANO ROAD - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Robert Skinner
Builder
Owner
Dr. and Mrs. Julius Brenda

Location Information

Addresses
1225 N CASIANO ROAD Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Bel Air - Beverly Crest Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 5 (Council District)
BEL AIR-BEVERLY CREST NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
BEL AIR NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: Modern, Mid-Century     Related Features: Swimming Pool; Mature vegetation
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
Component: Chimney Type: Unknown Material: none defined
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth; Wood vertical boards Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Steel Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Single Material: Metal
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Eaves, boxed; Flat Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Floor-to-ceiling Material: none defined

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Appears to be unaltered

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-03-04
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1975
Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1975
Residential
Eligibility Standards
  • Horizontal massing
  • Unornamented wall surfaces
  • Flat roof, at times with wide overhanging eaves
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Simple, geometric volumes
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows, often flush-mounted metal framed
  • Direct expression of the structural system, often wood or steel post and beam
  • Retains the essential character defining features of Mid-Century Modernism from the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Association
    Location
    Design
    Setting
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Materials
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    An excellent intact example of Mid-Century Modern residential architecture with clean lines and geometric volumes. The orientation toward the rear makes it difficult to fully appreciate from the public right-of-way.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1961-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: b2ad2b6f-88a6-4728-9e9b-ec596550ff29
    Property Identification Number: 141B145 172
    House ID: 965732

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Bel Air - Beverly Crest Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    GPA Consulting, Inc. (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)
    Dr. and Mrs. Julius Brenda (was owned by / owned)
    Robert Skinner (Architect/Designer, was designed by /designed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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