Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Bixel House (Primary)
Bixel House (Historic)
625 S BIXEL ST (Alternative)
Important Dates
1928-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Bixel House - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
625 S BIXEL ST Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 1 (Council District)
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
WESTLAKE NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Lodging, Apartment Hotel   Use: Historic     Style: Renaissance Revival    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP07. 3+ story commercial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Brick Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Applied decoration; Quoins; Belt course; Sign Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Decorative surround; Transom; Arched opening, round; Glazed, fully; Single; Sidelights Material: Metal
Component: Façade Type: Symmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Parapet, flat; Dentils; Cornice; Flat Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Decorative surround; Divided lights; Single; Storefront; Fixed; Floor-to-ceiling Material: Metal
Component: Window Type: Transom; Sliding; Arched opening, round; Decorative surround; Paired Material: Metal
Component: Window Type: Arched opening, segmental; Paired; Sliding Material: Metal
Component: Window Type: Arched opening, segmental; Single; Sliding Material: Metal
Architectural Description
Metal fire escapes on primary facade
Alterations
Door (primary) replaced
Windows replaced - all
Storefront altered or replaced

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-11-19
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Hotels, 1880-1980
Commercial - Lodging
Apartment Hotel
Eligibility Standards
  • Was historically designed for and used as a hotel or apartment hotel
  • Significant as a property type (C)
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Setting
    Location
    Association
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Design
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Rare example of a 1920s residential hotel in Westlake; one of few remaining examples from this period. Residential hotels were an important early multi-family housing type in this area of the city. Due to alterations, including replacement of windows and storefronts, the property does not retain sufficient integrity to be eligible for listing in the National Register.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1928-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: dc0fb3bc-dd7e-4b0f-b03d-0061d0c54299
    Property Identification Number: 130-5A207 30
    House ID: 629490

    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)

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