Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
2114 W PICO BLVD (Primary)
Important Dates
1927-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
2114 W PICO BLVD - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
2114 W PICO BLVD Primary
2112 W PICO BLVD Alternative
2104 W PICO BLVD Alternative
2116 W PICO BLVD Alternative
2100 W PICO BLVD Alternative
1307 S ALVARADO ST Alternative
1311 S ALVARADO ST Alternative
1319 S ALVARADO ST Alternative
1308 S HOOVER ST Alternative
1327 S ALVARADO ST Alternative
1320 S HOOVER ST Alternative
1331 S ALVARADO ST Alternative
1335 S ALVARADO ST Alternative
1326 S HOOVER ST Alternative
2108 W PICO BLVD Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 1 (Council District)
PICO UNION NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
PICO-UNION NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Mixed, Mixed Use - Commercial/Office/Residential   Use: Historic     Style: Commercial, Vernacular    
Type: Other   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Brick; Stone, cast Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Applied decoration Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Decorative surround; Double Material: Metal
Component: Door Type: Single; Decorative surround 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: Porch Type: Entrance porch/stoop; Recessed Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat; Cornice; Parapet, stepped Material: none defined

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Windows boarded up
Door (primary) replaced

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-09-10
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Streetcar Commercial Development, 1873-1934
Mixed-Use Residential and Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • Set to the sidewalk limit
  • Ground floor with storefronts and large display windows; openings remain intact
  • Demonstrates a lack of designed automobile accommodation
  • Ground floor exterior entrance to upper floor residential units
  • Lack of dedicated parking as part of the original design
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Two to four stories with a rectangular or L-shaped massing
  • Demonstrates an important example of live/work use oriented to streetcar or interurban service
  • Is located along or within two city blocks of a historic streetcar route
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Applied ornamentation or architectural features including towers, friezes, upper floor balconies or decorative trim at windows, door and storefronts
  • Integrity Aspects
    Location
    Design
    Setting
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Association
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    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. Due to alterations, including boarding up of windows and storefronts, the property does not retain sufficient integrity to be eligible for listing in the National Register.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1927-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: db69f356-6f15-4670-a1fc-c12f0424479c
    Property Identification Number: 129A201 232
    Property Identification Number: 129A201 232
    Property Identification Number: 129A201 232
    Property Identification Number: 129A201 232
    Property Identification Number: 129A201 232
    Property Identification Number: 129A201 232
    Property Identification Number: 129A201 254
    Property Identification Number: 129A201 261
    Property Identification Number: 129A201 263
    Property Identification Number: 129A201 273
    Property Identification Number: 129A201 279
    Property Identification Number: 129A201 283
    Property Identification Number: 129A201 290
    Property Identification Number: 129A201 307
    Property Identification Number: 129A201 232
    House ID: 607430

    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)