Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
3723 S WESTERN AVE (Primary)
Important Dates
1965-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
3723 S WESTERN AVE - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
3723 S WESTERN AVE Primary
1701 W 37TH PL Alternative
1703 W 37TH PL Alternative
1707 W 37TH PL Alternative
1705 W 37TH 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 NORTH AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
EXPOSITION PARK NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Retail, Retail Store   Use: Historic     Style: Modern, Mid-Century    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Security door(s) added

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-01-05
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1975
Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1975
Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • Simple, geometric volumes
  • Horizontal massing
  • Retains the essential character defining features of Mid-Century Modernism from the period of significance
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Direct expression of the structural system, often wood or steel post and beam
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows, often flush-mounted metal framed
  • Flat roof, at times with wide overhanging eaves
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Setting
    Location
    Design
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Association
    Feeling
    Materials
    Workmanship
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Intact and exemplary Mid-Century Modern commercial building. Exhibits high quality design. Does not meet age requirement for National Register eligibility.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1965-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: e357bb7f-0a8d-42d7-a8f5-f07ccbb6b2fe
    Property Identification Number: 117B193 201
    Property Identification Number: 117B193 201
    Property Identification Number: 117B193 201
    Property Identification Number: 117B193 201
    Property Identification Number: 117B193 201
    House ID: 527713

    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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