Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
John Lary and Pauline Kuhns House (Primary)
John Lary and Pauline Kuhns House (Historic)
4359 N CAMELLO ROAD (Alternative)
Important Dates
1964-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
John Lary and Pauline Kuhns House - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Richard Neutra
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
4359 N CAMELLO ROAD Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Canoga Park - Winnetka - Woodland Hills - West Hills Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 3 (Council District)
WOODLAND HILLS-WARNER CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
WOODLAND HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: Modern, Mid-Century     Related Features: Mature vegetation
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Single Material: Wood
Component: Door Type: Glazed, fully; Sliding Material: Metal
Component: Entryway Type: Balcony Material: none defined
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Irregular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Ribbon Material: Metal
Component: Window Type: Jalousie/louver; Grouped Material: none defined

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
No major alterations

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-12-19
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1975
Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1975
Residential
Eligibility Standards
  • Unornamented wall surfaces
  • Retains the essential character defining features of Mid-Century Modernism from the period of significance
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows, often flush-mounted metal framed
  • Flat roof, at times with wide overhanging eaves
  • Direct expression of the structural system, often wood or steel post and beam
  • Horizontal massing
  • Simple, geometric volumes
    • Integrity Aspects
    Location
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Setting
    Design
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of Mid-Century Modern architecture, designed by master architect Richard Neutra.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1964-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: d3800cc6-05e9-4e03-ae35-75f9d59ccdff
    Property Identification Number: 166-5A107 138
    House ID: 33992

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Canoga Park - Winnetka - Woodland Hills - West Hills Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    Architectural Resources Group (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)
    Richard Neutra (Architect/Designer, was designed by /designed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Hills-West Hills Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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