Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Bethesda Temple Apostolic Church (Primary)
Bethesda Temple Apostolic Church (Historic)
1101 W FLORENCE AVE (Alternative)
Important Dates
1912-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Bethesda Temple Apostolic Church - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1101 W FLORENCE AVE Primary
1107 W FLORENCE 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)
EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS CENTRAL AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
HARVARD PARK NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Institutional-Religious/Spiritual, Church   Use: Historic     Style: Gothic Revival Craftsman    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP16. Religious building          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

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

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-03-06
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Arts and Crafts Movement, 1895-1930
Craftsman, 1905-1930
Institutional
Church
Eligibility Standards
  • Broad, overhanging eaves with exposed structural members such as rafter tails, knee braces, and king posts
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Exemplifies the tenets of the Arts and Crafts movement and the Craftsman style
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
  • One or two stories in height
  • Typically double-hung windows or casement windows situated in groups
  • Exhibits quality craftsmanship
    • Integrity Aspects
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Location
    Design
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of a Craftsman church with some Gothic Revival design characteristics. Has endured some alterations but may still be locally eligible as a rare example of the style/type.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1912-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: b51564d1-825f-4f86-840e-921f193a70af
    Property Identification Number: 102B197 1120
    Property Identification Number: 102B197 1121
    House ID: 448879

    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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