Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
1464 W TEMPLE ST (Primary)
Important Dates
1925-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
1464 W TEMPLE ST - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1464 W TEMPLE ST Primary
1462 W TEMPLE ST Alternative
1460 W TEMPLE ST Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 1 (Council District)
GREATER ECHO PARK ELYSIAN NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
TEMPLE-BEAUDRY NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Mixed, Mixed Use - Commercial/Office/Residential   Use: Historic     Style: Art Deco    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Unknown Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Balconette; Pilasters Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Transom; Single; Security door Material: Metal
Component: Façade Type: Symmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Porch Type: Entrance porch/stoop; Recessed Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat; Parapet, stepped Material: none defined
Component: Storefront Type: Pilasters; Security gate/screen; Frieze; Bulkhead; Multiple; Canted; Flush Material: Tile
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Transom; Divided lights; Single; Storefront Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Divided lights; Paired; Casement Material: Wood
Architectural Description
Decorative geometric Art Deco scoring on facade
Alterations
Storefront altered or replaced

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-08-15
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Streetcar Commercial Development, 1873-1934
Mixed-Use Residential and Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • Set to the sidewalk limit
  • Two to four stories with a rectangular or L-shaped massing
  • Demonstrates a lack of designed automobile accommodation
  • Demonstrates an important example of live/work use oriented to streetcar or interurban service
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Is located along or within two city blocks of a historic streetcar route
  • Lack of dedicated parking as part of the original design
  • Ground floor with storefronts and large display windows; openings remain intact
  • Ground floor exterior entrance to upper floor residential units
  • Fenestration on upper floor is residential in character and remains intact
  • Applied ornamentation or architectural features including towers, friezes, upper floor balconies or decorative trim at windows, door and storefronts
  • Was historically used for both commercial and residential uses
  • Integrity Aspects
    Association
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Design
    Setting
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Rare, intact example of early commercial development located along a former streetcar line in Westlake; most examples from this period do not retain integrity.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1925-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: d74abe1c-1ebb-45d3-a08e-a9806c877422
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A209 243
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A209 243
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A209 243
    House ID: 667570

    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)