Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
209 E ADAMS BLVD (Primary)
Important Dates
1901-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
209 E ADAMS BLVD - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
209 E ADAMS BLVD Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 9 (Council District)
SOUTH CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
UNIVERSITY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: American Foursquare     Related Features: Landscape, Designed
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Parapet altered or removed
Addition to rear/side elevation

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-03-13
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Arts and Crafts Movement, 1895-1930
American Foursquares or Prairie Boxes, 1895-1914
Residential
Single-Family Residence
Eligibility Standards
  • Exhibits quality design through distinctive features such as extensive detailing associated with the Queen Anne, American Colonial Revival, or Craftsman
  • Exemplifies the tenets of the Arts and Crafts movement and the American Foursquare style
  • Represents an early or rare example of the style in the community in which it is located
  • Clapboard exteriors, sometimes stuccoed or shingled
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Simple rectangular building forms
  • Usually two stories in height
  • Retains most of the essential physical features from the period of significance
  • Low pitched hipped roofs, sometimes with towers
  • Large, centrally located hipped dormers
  • Substantial front porches
  • Double-hung sash windows
    • Integrity Aspects
    Workmanship
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Design
    Materials
    Feeling
    Association
    Setting
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    5S3
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of an American Foursquare residence with Neoclassical style influences. Exhibits high quality design and craftsmanship.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1901-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: de7c944a-8dd1-4742-acf0-cef76656d5f7
    Property Identification Number: 120A207 52
    House ID: 537801

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Southeast Los Angeles Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    GPA Consulting, Inc. (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Southeast Los Angeles Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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