Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
939 N ROSCOMARE ROAD (Primary)
Important Dates
1955-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
939 N ROSCOMARE ROAD - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
William Krisel
Builder
Owner
Stuart Swidler

Location Information

Addresses
939 N ROSCOMARE 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: Wood vertical boards; Stone, natural Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Entryway Type: Patio Material: none defined
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Gable, front; Exposed rafters; Exposed purlins; Eaves, wide; Eaves, open Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Clerestory; Fixed Material: Wood

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
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Horizontal massing
  • 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
    Location
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Design
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Setting
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Designed by William Krisel, this residence is an excellent example of Mid-Century Modern architecture with a distinctive gabled roof and stone wall. It is remarkably intact, but in poor condition.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1955-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: b44a579f-f0fc-438f-88d8-30885211a036
    Property Identification Number: 144B145 261
    House ID: 968889

    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)
    William Krisel (Architect/Designer, was designed by /designed)
    Stuart Swidler (was owned by / owned)

    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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