Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Yamada Company (Primary)
Yamada Company (Historic)
700 W GARDENA BLVD (Alternative)
Important Dates
1956-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Yamada Company - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
700 W GARDENA BLVD Primary
706 W GARDENA BLVD Alternative
712 W GARDENA BLVD Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Harbor Gateway Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 15 (Council District)
HARBOR GATEWAY NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
HARBOR GATEWAY NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Retail, Retail Store   Use: Historic     Style: Commercial, Vernacular    
Type: Commercial-Retail   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth; Brick Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Concrete masonry unit Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Fully glazed; Transom; Double Material: Metal
Component: Door Type: Double Material: Metal
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Parapet; Flat Material: Rolled Asphalt
Component: Window Type: Grouped; Fixed Material: Aluminum
Component: Window Type: Fixed Material: none defined

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2011-12-14
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Commercial Identity, 1850-1980
Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • Is associated with a business that made important contributions to commercial growth and development
  • May be associated with ethnic, cultural, women’s or LGBT groups
  • May also contribute to the social and cultural history of Los Angeles
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
  • Was the founding location of, or the long-term location of, a business significant in commercial history
  • May have particular significance for its association with a neighborhood or community in Los Angeles
    • Integrity Aspects
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Materials
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Design
    Setting
    Association
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    5S3
    3S
    Significance Statement
    The Yamada Company building is significant as the location of one of the oldest remaining Japanese American businesses in the Gardena area. The company moved to this location in 1956 from downtown LA. The company specializes in garden supplies and equipment. The business was an important hub for Japanese American gardeners, and represents the movement of the Japanese American community from Little Tokyo to Gardena after World War II.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1956-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: b88cc154-3891-4bff-bf4f-e09245fba5c7
    Property Identification Number: 069B197 448
    Property Identification Number: 069B197 449
    Property Identification Number: 069B197 450
    House ID: 392635

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Harbor Gateway 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: Harbor Gateway Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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