Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
831-833 Venice Bl (Primary)
831 W VENICE BLVD (Alternative)
Important Dates
1922-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
831-833 Venice Bl - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
831 W VENICE BLVD Primary
1450 S OAK ST Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
831-833 Venice Bl
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 1 (Council District)
PICO UNION NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
PICO-UNION NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Retail, Other   Use: Historic     Style: Tudor Revival    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Brick Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Brick Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Light Fixtures Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Transom; Single Material: Wood
Component: Façade Type: Symmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat; Gable, front Material: Composition shingle
Component: Storefront Type: Bulkhead; Multiple; Security gate/screen; Flush Material: Brick
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Storefront; Transom Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Security bars; Single; Arched opening, round; Divided lights; Fixed Material: Wood
Component: none defined Type: Arched opening, round; Single Material: none defined

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Security window bars added
Window openings infilled
Storefront infilled

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-08-08
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Streetcar Commercial Development, 1873-1934
Commercial - Retail
One-story Commercial Strip
Eligibility Standards
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Is located along or within two city blocks of a historic streetcar route
  • Demonstrates a lack of designed automobile accommodation
  • Accommodated multiple tenants
  • Set to the sidewalk limit
  • Rectangular or L-shaped plans
  • Large display windows with awnings or arcades
  • Lack of dedicated parking as part of the original design
  • Divided into multiple storefronts which open directly to the sidewalk
  • Window transoms common
  • One story in height
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Design
    Setting
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Association
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    Rare, intact example of early commercial development located along a former streetcar line in Westlake; most examples from this period do not retain integrity.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1922-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: bab65c4c-9e8b-4592-84b0-be1ce646e0a8
    Property Identification Number: 126A203 148
    Property Identification Number: 126A203 148
    House ID: 582788

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Westlake Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    Historic Resources Group (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)

    Related Information Resources

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

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