Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
620 East 21st Street (Primary)
Important Dates
1895-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
620 East 21st Street - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
620 East 21st Street
Administrative Areas
Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 9 (Council District)
SOUTH CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: Shingle Dutch Colonial Revival     Related Features: Ancillary Building
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Windows replaced - some

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-03-13
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
American Colonial Revival, 1895-1960
Dutch Colonial Revival, 1895-1940
Residential
Eligibility Standards
  • Is an excellent example of the Dutch Colonial Revival style
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Typically one or two stories in height
  • Simple building forms
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Restrained classical detailing, including pediments; columns or pilasters; multi-paned double-hung sash windows; and fixed shutters
  • Front or side gambrel roof
  • Clapboard or brick exteriors
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Design
    Location
    Setting
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Association
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3S
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Excellent intact example of a Dutch Colonial Revival residence with Shingle Style influences. Exemplary of the style, which is relatively rare in Los Angeles. One of several in grouping.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1895-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: b703fde2-6baa-48c2-a710-81ba841b43a6

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Southeast Los Angeles Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    GPA Consulting, Inc. (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Southeast Los Angeles Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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