Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
15506 W HAMNER DR (Primary)
Important Dates
1960-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
15506 W HAMNER DR - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Edward Fickett
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
15506 W HAMNER DR Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Bel Air - Beverly Crest Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 5 (Council District)
BEL AIR-BEVERLY CREST NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
BEL AIR NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: Modern, Mid-Century    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
No major alterations
Door (primary) replaced

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-03-10
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1975
Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1975
Residential
Eligibility Standards
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Retains the essential character defining features of Mid-Century Modernism from the period of significance
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Unornamented wall surfaces
  • Simple, geometric volumes
  • Horizontal massing
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows, often flush-mounted metal framed
  • Flat roof, at times with wide overhanging eaves
  • Direct expression of the structural system, often wood or steel post and beam
    • Integrity Aspects
    Location
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Design
    Setting
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    5S3
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    An excellent example of Mid-Century Modern residential architecture with clean lines and geometric volumes. Representative example of the work of Edward Fickett.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1960-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: e4524c50-b3da-451d-9321-5a148439b0eb
    Property Identification Number: 156B145 223
    House ID: 986590

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Bel Air - Beverly Crest Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    GPA Consulting, Inc. (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)
    Edward Fickett (Architect/Designer, was designed by /designed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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