Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Dept. of Water and Power Station #19 (Primary)
Dept. of Water and Power Station #19 (Historic)
3005 S TRINITY ST (Alternative)
Important Dates
1925-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Dept. of Water and Power Station #19 - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Frederick Roehrig
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
3005 S TRINITY ST Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
3006 S TRINITY ST (Primary)
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: Infrastructure-Water & Power, Utility Building (Water, Electrical Power, Natural Gas)   Use: Historic     Style: Moderne, PWA    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP09. Public utility building          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Appears to be unaltered

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-03-14
Context/Theme
Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
Government Infrastructure and Services, 1850-1980
Municipal Water and Power, 1916-1980
Distributing and Receiving Stations, 1916-1980
Institutional - Infrastructure
Distributing Station
Eligibility Standards
  • Distributing Stations are odd numbered
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Prominent signage
  • May include significant landscaping including large, manicured lawns
  • Generally a two-story rectangular box with a flat roof
  • Constructed of brick, concrete or stone veneer
  • Was constructed between 1916 and 1980 for water and power uses
  • Designed in popular architectural styles including Classical Revival, WPA Moderne, International Style, Arts Deco, Streamline Moderne
  • Exemplifies the beautification requirements set by the City Arts Commission
  • Is associated with Los Angeles Gas and Electric Corp., Bureau of Power and Light or the Department of Water and Power
  • Is also evaluated as significant under a theme within the Architecture context
  • Designed as neighborhood landmarks which fit into the fabric of a community
  • Few or no windows on facade
    • Integrity Aspects
    Materials
    Association
    Workmanship
    Setting
    Design
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Feeling
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    An excellent example of a Dept. of Water and Power distributing building. One of the most prominent buildings in the area.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1925-01-01
    Date Evaluated
    2012-03-14
    Context/Theme
    Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
    L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
    Related Responses to Modernism, 1924-1970
    PWA Moderne, 1929-1948
    Institutional
    Eligibility Standards
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Retains the essential character defining features of the PWA Moderne style from the period of significance
  • Stripped appearance with minimal ornamentation, including some zigzags, medallions, or plaster reliefs
  • Windows arranged in vertical recessed bays
  • Smooth wall surfaces, such as stucco, marble, terrazzo, polished stone (and brick, although rare)
  • Formal symmetry and massing
  • Flat roofs
  • Emphasis on verticality
    • Integrity Aspects
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Setting
    Design
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of a PWA Moderne DWP building designed by noted architect Frederick Roehrig. An early example, but still exemplary and retaining character defining features of the style.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1925-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: b7b4d735-2887-468d-a6f9-fbf88e02f555
    Property Identification Number: 118-5A207 189
    House ID: 532887

    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)
    Frederick Roehrig (Architect/Designer, was designed by /designed)

    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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