Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
3963 S WESTERN AVE (Primary)
Jack's Family Kitchen (Alternative)
Important Dates
1940-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
3963 S WESTERN AVE - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
3963 S WESTERN AVE Primary
3965 S WESTERN AVE Alternative
3969 S WESTERN AVE Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
South Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 8 (Council District)
EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS NORTH AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
EXPOSITION PARK NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Food Service, Fast Food (drive-thru and/or walk-in)   Use: Historic     Style: Modern, Mid-Century    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Security window bars added
Signage altered (some)

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-01-05
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Restaurants, 1880-1980
Commercial - Food
Restaurant
Eligibility Standards
  • Was historically designed and used as a restaurant
  • Significant as a property type (C)
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Setting
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Design
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of a mid-century cafe, with integral facade signage still intact. May not retain sufficient integrity for National Register eligibility.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1940-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: c4041747-2a43-458e-a0f4-a35bb58f2b0f
    Property Identification Number: 114B193 75
    Property Identification Number: 114B193 75
    Property Identification Number: 114B193 92
    House ID: 509373

    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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