Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
212-214 S Hoover St (Primary)
212 S HOOVER ST (Alternative)
Important Dates
1916-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
212-214 S Hoover St - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
212 S HOOVER ST Primary
212 1/2 S HOOVER ST Alternative
214 1/2 S HOOVER ST Alternative
214 S HOOVER ST Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
212-214 S Hoover St
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 13 (Council District)
RAMPART VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
TEMPLE-BEAUDRY NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Multi Family, Apartment House   Use: Historic     Style: Mediterranean Revival    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP03. Multiple family property          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Applied decoration Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Single; Fanlight Material: Wood
Component: Façade Type: Symmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Porch Type: Full width; Piers (Porch Supports); Wall, low (Porch Rail); Recessed Material: Stucco
Component: Roof Type: Flat; Eaves, boxed; Parapet, flat; Brackets Material: Clay tile
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Single; Divided lights, top sash Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Divided lights, top sash; Casement; Paired Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Grouped; Fixed; Divided lights, top sash; Casement Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Sliding; Paired Material: Metal

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Security door(s) added
Windows replaced - some
Door (primary) replaced
Stone veneer added to porch piers

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-09-26
Context/Theme
Residential Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980
Early Residential Development, 1880-1930
Early Multi-Family Residential Development, 1880-1930
Residential
Multi-Family Residence
Eligibility Standards
  • Represents a very early period of settlement/residential development in a neighborhood or community
  • Is a rare surviving example of the type in the neighborhood or community
  • Dates from the period of significance
  • Retains most of the essential physical and character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Has an important association with early settlement or residential development within a neighborhood or community
    • Integrity Aspects
    Workmanship
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Design
    Location
    Materials
    Feeling
    Association
    Setting
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Rare example of an early apartment house in Westlake; represents the earliest pattern of multi-family residential development in the area. Due to alterations, including replacement of windows, the property does not retain sufficient integrity to be eligible for listing in the National Register.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1916-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: cc1de167-72f5-4c5f-aa1e-cf9dac800be4
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A201 26
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A201 26
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A201 26
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A201 26
    House ID: 665241

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Westlake Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

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

    Related Information Resources

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

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