Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Eighteenth Church of Christ Scientist (Primary)
Eighteenth Church of Christ Scientist (Historic)
Brookins Community AME Church (Alternative)
4821 S GRAMERCY PL (Alternative)
Important Dates
1929-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Eighteenth Church of Christ Scientist - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
C. E. Downs
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
4821 S GRAMERCY PL Primary
4823 S GRAMERCY PL Alternative
4827 S GRAMERCY PL Alternative
4831 S GRAMERCY PL Alternative
4901 S GRAMERCY PL Alternative
4903 S GRAMERCY PL Alternative
4905 S GRAMERCY PL 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)
WEST VERNON NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

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

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Some window openings infilled

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-01-05
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Related Responses to Modernism, 1924-1970
Art Deco, 1925-1938
Institutional
Eligibility Standards
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Retains the essential character-defining features of the Art Deco style
  • Metal windows, often fixed sash and casement
  • Zigzags, chevrons and other stylized and geometric motifs as decorative elements on façade
  • Emphasis on verticality
  • Smooth wall surfaces, such as stucco
    • Integrity Aspects
    Design
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Location
    Association
    Materials
    Setting
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of an Art Deco church; unusual style for this property type. High quality design and craftsmanship.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1930-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: e2ef7b95-508b-4f7f-9ed0-d947f2756a2f
    Property Identification Number: 111B189 1025
    Property Identification Number: 111B189 1025
    Property Identification Number: 111B189 1052
    Property Identification Number: 111B189 1078
    Property Identification Number: 111B189 1102
    Property Identification Number: 111B189 1128
    Property Identification Number: 111B189 1128
    House ID: 489717

    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

    C. E. Downs (Builder, was built by / built)
    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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