Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Seinan Judo Dojo / Seinan Kendo Dojo (Primary)
Seinan Judo Dojo / Seinan Kendo Dojo (Historic)
1442 W 36TH PL (Alternative)
Important Dates
1895-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Seinan Judo Dojo / Seinan Kendo Dojo - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1442 W 36TH PL Primary
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 NORTH AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
EXPOSITION PARK NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: Victorian, Vernacular Cottage, hip roof    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Windows replaced - some
Security door(s) added
Porch altered or enclosed

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-03-03
Context/Theme
Other Context, 1850-1980
Event or Series of Events, 1850-1980
Institutional
Eligibility Standards
  • Represents an important association with an ethnic/cultural group or groups in Los Angeles
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
  • Is associated with an event or series of events important in Los Angeles history
    • Integrity Aspects
    Feeling
    Association
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Setting
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Design
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    This is the former location of the Seinan Dojo, a significant Judo and Kendo Dojo known for the legendary Japanese American teachers who taught there in the years before and after internment. Need further research in order to determine exact years of operation and period of significance.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1930-01-01
    To: 1955-12-31

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: dbf2e1bc-9e15-4a92-adf7-bb68acb8c946
    Property Identification Number: 120B193 1487
    House ID: 551976

    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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