Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
3217 N HURON ST (Primary)
Important Dates
1912-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
3217 N HURON ST - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
3217 N HURON ST Primary
3219 N HURON ST Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 1 (Council District)
GREATER CYPRESS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
ELYSIAN VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Multi Family, Fourplex   Use: Historic     Style: American Foursquare Craftsman     Related Features: Ancillary Building
Type: Residential-Multi Family   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP03. Multiple family property          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Wood clapboards Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Partially glazed; Decorative surround; Wood screen; Single Material: Wood
Component: Door Type: Divided lights; French doors Material: Wood
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Porch Type: Stucco (Porch Rail); Piers (Porch Supports); Partial width Material: Wood
Component: Roof Type: Eaves, open; Hipped; Eaves, wide; Exposed rafter tails Material: Composition shingle
Component: Window Type: Double-hung; Grouped Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Grouped Material: Wood

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-01-31
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Arts and Crafts Movement, 1895-1930
American Foursquares or Prairie Boxes, 1895-1914
Residential
Multi-Family Residence
Eligibility Standards
  • Represents an early or rare example of the style in the community in which it is located
  • Clapboard exteriors, sometimes stuccoed or shingled
  • Hipped roof
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Exhibits quality design through distinctive features such as extensive detailing associated with the Queen Anne, American Colonial Revival, or Craftsman
  • Exemplifies the tenets of the Arts and Crafts movement and the American Foursquare style
  • Usually two stories in height
  • Substantial front porches
  • Simple rectangular building forms
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
  • Double-hung sash windows
    • Integrity Aspects
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Setting
    Location
    Design
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    3S
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    An excellent intact example of an American Foursquare fourplex with Craftsman influences. One of the few examples of the type and style observed in the area with integrity.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1912-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: c513edf9-e265-4a9c-8c59-c3ecc6024027
    Property Identification Number: 144A221 407
    Property Identification Number: 144A221 407
    House ID: 727184

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    None

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

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

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    None

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