Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Great Western Savings Bank (Primary)
Great Western Savings Bank (Historic)
Chase Bank (Alternative)
1027 W MANCHESTER AVE (Alternative)
Important Dates
1969-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Great Western Savings Bank - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1027 W MANCHESTER AVE Primary
1037 W MANCHESTER AVE Alternative
1031 W MANCHESTER 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 SOUTHWEST AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
VERMONT KNOLLS NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Finance, Bank/Savings & Loan   Use: Historic     Style: New Formalist    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Signage added

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2011-09-05
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1975
New Formalism, 1960-1975
Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • Smooth wall surfaces
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Flat roof, often with heavy, projecting overhang
  • Strict symmetry and formality
  • Retains the essential character defining features of New Formalism from the period of significance
  • Monumental in size and appearance, often three or more stories in height
  • Integral parking lot, either subterranean or above grade
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Setting
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Association
    Design
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of New Formalism. Exhibits high quality of design and craftsmanship. Does not meet the age requirement for National Register eligibility.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1969-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: d30cad27-2cf8-4537-bd04-2509fca679ac
    Property Identification Number: 097-5A199 230
    Property Identification Number: 097-5A199 232
    Property Identification Number: 097-5A199 231
    House ID: 429988

    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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