Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Western Knoll Congregational Church (Primary)
Western Knoll Congregational Church (Historic)
2008 W 70TH ST (Alternative)
Important Dates
1927-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Western Knoll Congregational Church - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
2008 W 70TH ST Primary
2000 W 70TH ST Alternative
2007 W 71ST ST Alternative
7017 S GRAMERCY PL Alternative
2001 W 71ST ST Alternative
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 CENTRAL AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
HARVARD PARK NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Institutional-Religious/Spiritual, Church   Use: Historic     Style: Spanish Colonial Revival    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP16. Religious building          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Windows replaced - some

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-01-06
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Mediterranean and Indigenous Revival Architecture, 1887-1952
Spanish Colonial Revival, 1915-1942
Institutional - Religion/Spirituality
Church
Eligibility Standards
  • Stucco exterior walls (rarely, brick or cast stone)
  • Arched openings, including arched focal windows
  • Asymmetrical or symmetrical façade design
  • Coved, molded, or wood-bracketed eaves
  • Gable, hipped, and/or flat roof, typically with clay tile roof or roof trim
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Single and multi-paned windows
  • Originally designed for institutional uses
  • Is an excellent example of its type and/or the work of a significant architect or builder
  • Exemplifies the character-defining features of the Spanish Colonial Revival style
  • Towers and turrets
    • Integrity Aspects
    Location
    Association
    Feeling
    Design
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Setting
    Materials
    Workmanship
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    Significance Statement
    Very intact Spanish Colonial Revival church in a predominantly residential neighborhood. Exhibits high quality of design and distinctive features.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1927-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: e27e3841-01a1-4efe-97c1-4d1211e90e3a
    Property Identification Number: 102B189 965
    Property Identification Number: 102B189 966
    Property Identification Number: 102B189 1053
    Property Identification Number: 102B189 1054
    Property Identification Number: 102B189 1054
    House ID: 444564

    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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