Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
1642 W TEMPLE ST (Primary)
Important Dates
1925-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
1642 W TEMPLE ST - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1642 W TEMPLE ST Primary
1640 W TEMPLE ST Alternative
1638 W TEMPLE ST Alternative
1638 1/2 W TEMPLE ST Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 13 (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: Brick; Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Brick Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Pilasters Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Transom; Sidelights; Glazed, fully; Single Material: Wood
Component: Door Type: Security door; Single Material: none defined
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat; Parapet, stepped Material: none defined
Component: Storefront Type: Recessed; Canted; Bulkhead Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Paired; Divided lights; Casement Material: Wood
Architectural Description
Central interior entry stair on primary facade.
Alterations
Storefront altered or replaced
Plywood covering some windows

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-10-22
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Streetcar Commercial Development, 1873-1934
Mixed-Use Residential and Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • Was historically used for both commercial and residential uses
  • May be located on a prominent corner
  • Applied ornamentation or architectural features including towers, friezes, upper floor balconies or decorative trim at windows, door and storefronts
  • Fenestration on upper floor is residential in character and remains intact
  • Ground floor exterior entrance to upper floor residential units
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Lack of dedicated parking as part of the original design
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • 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
  • Is located along or within two city blocks of a historic streetcar route
  • Ground floor with storefronts and large display windows; openings remain intact
    • Integrity Aspects
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Materials
    Setting
    Feeling
    Association
    Workmanship
    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: dfc46a47-1262-441a-8baa-98aa79b8f93a
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A207 177
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A207 177
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A207 177
    Property Identification Number: 136-5A207 177
    House ID: 666915

    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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