Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
874 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD (Primary)
All family neighborhood medical & wellness center (Alternative)
Important Dates
1938-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
874 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
874 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD Primary
4010 S MENLO AVE Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
South Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 9 (Council District)
VOICES OF 90037 (Neighborhood Council)
WEST VERNON NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Institutional-Health, Mental Health Institution   Use: Historic     Style: Moderne, Streamline    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP41. Hospital          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2011-04-06
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Related Responses to Modernism, 1924-1970
Streamline Moderne, 1935-1945
Institutional
Eligibility Standards
  • Smooth stucco cladding
  • Rounded corners and curved surfaces, emulating a “windswept” appearance
  • Flat or nearly flat roofs
  • Horizontal orientation
  • Metal, often steel casement, windows
  • Unadorned wall surfaces, with minimal ornament
  • Windows “punched” into walls, with no surrounds
  • Retains the essential character defining features of the Streamline Moderne style from the period of significance
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Speedlines at wall surfaces, such as horizontal moldings and continuous sill courses
    • Integrity Aspects
    Location
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Setting
    Design
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3S
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of the Streamline Moderne style. Completely intact. High quality of design, with Art Deco features.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1938-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: c1510361-b60c-424b-8f74-3f61efc81599
    Property Identification Number: 114B197 214
    Property Identification Number: 114B197 214
    House ID: 511789

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

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

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

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

    Related Information Resources

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

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