Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
459 E ADAMS BLVD (Primary)
Important Dates
1904-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
459 E ADAMS BLVD - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
459 E ADAMS BLVD Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 9 (Council District)
SOUTH CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: American Foursquare     Related Features: Landscape, Designed
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Chimney altered
Windows replaced - some

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-01-02
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Arts and Crafts Movement, 1895-1930
American Foursquares or Prairie Boxes, 1895-1914
Residential
Single-Family Residence
Eligibility Standards
  • Clapboard exteriors, sometimes stuccoed or shingled
  • Large, centrally located hipped dormers
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
  • Represents an early or rare example of the style in the community in which it is located
  • Usually two stories in height
  • Simple rectangular building forms
  • Substantial front porches
  • Double-hung sash windows
  • Hipped roof
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Exemplifies the tenets of the Arts and Crafts movement and the American Foursquare style
  • Exhibits quality design through distinctive features such as extensive detailing associated with the Queen Anne, American Colonial Revival, or Craftsman
  • Low pitched hipped roofs, sometimes with towers
    • Integrity Aspects
    Association
    Location
    Design
    Setting
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Feeling
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3S
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of an American Foursquare residence with a strong presence on E. Adams Boulevard. Exhibits high quality of design.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1904-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: c6922ccc-e522-48ac-9b53-3a3b114846fe
    Property Identification Number: 120A207 217
    House ID: 538047

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

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

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

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

    Related Information Resources

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

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