Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
960 N CHANTILLY ROAD (Primary)
Important Dates
1963-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
960 N CHANTILLY ROAD - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner
Elwain Steinkamp

Location Information

Addresses
960 N CHANTILLY ROAD Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Bel Air - Beverly Crest Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 5 (Council District)
BEL AIR-BEVERLY CREST NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
BEL AIR NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: Modern, Mid-Century     Related Features: Swimming Pool; Mature vegetation
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
Component: Chimney Type: Unknown Material: none defined
Component: Cladding Type: Stone, cut; Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Bris soleil Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Decorative hardware; Single Material: Wood
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Irregular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat; Eaves, open Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Sliding; Single Material: Aluminum
Component: Window Type: Grouped; Floor-to-ceiling; Fixed Material: Wood
Architectural Description
Spiral staircase visible behind the floor-to-ceiling glass
Alterations
Appears to be unaltered

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-04-04
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1975
Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1975
Residential
Eligibility Standards
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Retains the essential character defining features of Mid-Century Modernism from the period of significance
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Unornamented wall surfaces
  • Simple, geometric volumes
  • Horizontal massing
  • Flat roof, at times with wide overhanging eaves
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows, often flush-mounted metal framed
    • Integrity Aspects
    Design
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Setting
    Materials
    Feeling
    Association
    Workmanship
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    5S3
    3S
    Significance Statement
    An excellent example of Mid-Century Modern residential architecture with a distinctive boomerang plan and bris soleil.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1963-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: bd592fde-f4d2-44a2-96d9-40c424492dd4
    Property Identification Number: 144B149 281
    House ID: 969131

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Bel Air - Beverly Crest Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

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

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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