Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Charles Chapman Residence (Primary)
Charles Chapman Residence (Historic)
La Parrilla Restaurant (Alternative)
1300 W WILSHIRE BLVD (Alternative)
Important Dates
1905-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Charles Chapman Residence - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1300 W WILSHIRE BLVD Primary
1302 W WILSHIRE BLVD Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 1 (Council District)
WESTLAKE SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
WESTLAKE NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Multi Family, Duplex   Use: Historic     Style: Queen Anne    
Type: Commercial-Food Service, Restaurant/Tavern   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth; Wood shingles Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Paneled; Single Material: Wood
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Irregular Material: none defined
Component: Porch Type: Columns (Porch Supports); Entrance porch/stoop; Projecting; Wall, low (Porch Rail); Stucco (Porch Rail) Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Tower; Eaves, open; Eaves, flared; Dormer; Combination Material: Composition shingle
Component: Window Type: Divided lights; Grouped; Casement Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Casement; Single; Divided lights Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Divided lights; Diamond pane; Casement; Single Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Sliding; Single Material: Aluminum
Architectural Description
Residence now occupied by a Mexican restaurant; two street-facing facades (north and east) are wrapped in a one-story addition, with stucco and tile cladding, and a flat roof with clay tile parapet.
Alterations
Windows replaced - some
Addition to rear/side elevation
Wall cladding replaced
Addition to primary elevation

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2014-04-02
Context/Theme
Residential Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980
Early Residential Development, 1880-1930
Early Multi-Family Residential Development, 1880-1930
Residential
Multi-Family Residence
Eligibility Standards
  • Represents a very early period of settlement/residential development in a neighborhood or community
  • Is a rare surviving example of the type in the neighborhood or community
  • Dates from the period of significance
  • Retains most of the essential physical and character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Often sited in a prominent location
  • Has an important association with early settlement or residential development within a neighborhood or community
    • Integrity Aspects
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Setting
    Design
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Rare example of early residential development in Westlake; one of the last remaining residential properties along this stretch of Wilshire Boulevard. Originally, this was a narrow residential avenue called Orange Street. Orange Street was lined with numerous elaborate residences, some owned by early pioneers and developers. After a massive street-widening project launched in 1925 by the Major Street Plan for Los Angeles, Orange Street was widened to become an extension of Wilshire Boulevard, linking Westlake Park to downtown Los Angeles. Over the next several decades, residential structures were replaced by commercial development. Various sources identify this property as having been occupied either by silent film star Charles Chaplin, or by Chapman University founder Charles C. Chapman. However, neither of these associations could be confirmed. Due to alterations and additions, the property does not retain sufficient integrity to be eligible for listing in the National Register.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1905-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: dfce1679-5385-486f-b07d-0f7736dc0f6d
    Property Identification Number: 130-5A207 13
    Property Identification Number: 130-5A207 13
    House ID: 629461

    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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