Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Hebrew Union College (Primary)
Hebrew Union College (Historic)
3077 S UNIVERSITY AVE (Alternative)
Important Dates
1970-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Hebrew Union College - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Krisel and Shapiro
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
3077 S UNIVERSITY AVE Primary
3037 S UNIVERSITY AVE Alternative
3041 S UNIVERSITY AVE Alternative
3101 S UNIVERSITY AVE Alternative
3107 S UNIVERSITY AVE Alternative
847 W 32ND ST Alternative
845 W 32ND ST Alternative
3111 S UNIVERSITY AVE Alternative
839 W 32ND ST Alternative
3037 1/2 S UNIVERSITY AVE Alternative
3104 S HOOVER ST Alternative
3126 S HOOVER ST Alternative
3100 S HOOVER ST Alternative
3042 S HOOVER ST Alternative
3103 S UNIVERSITY AVE Alternative
835 W 32ND ST Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
South Los Angeles Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 9 (Council District)
EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS NORTH AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
UNIVERSITY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Institutional-Education, College/University   Use: Historic     Style: New Formalist    
Type: Institutional-Education   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP15. Educational building          
Features
No components recorded

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
No major alterations

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
New Formalism, 1960-1975
Institutional
Eligibility Standards
  • Repeating arches or rounded openings
  • Integral parking lot, either subterranean or above grade
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Colonnade of stylized full-height columnar supports
  • Large screens of perforated cast stone, or metal or concrete grills over expanses of glass
  • Flat roof, often with heavy, projecting overhang
  • Monumental in size and appearance, often three or more stories in height
  • Strict symmetry and formality
  • Landscaped plazas, fountains or integral plantings at ground floor
  • Smooth wall surfaces
    • Integrity Aspects
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Design
    Setting
    Materials
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Association
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of New Formalism. Exhibits high quality of design and craftsmanship. Does not meet age requirement for National Register eligibility.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1970-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: ef707373-c820-410c-a4aa-badd1d438791
    Property Identification Number: 121-5A201 169
    Property Identification Number: 121-5A201 169
    Property Identification Number: 121-5A201 169
    Property Identification Number: 121-5A201 169
    Property Identification Number: 121-5A201 169
    Property Identification Number: 121-5A201 169
    Property Identification Number: 121-5A201 169
    Property Identification Number: 121-5A201 169
    Property Identification Number: 121-5A201 169
    Property Identification Number: 121-5A201 169
    Property Identification Number: 121-5A201 169
    Property Identification Number: 121-5A201 169
    Property Identification Number: 121-5A201 204
    Property Identification Number: 121-5A201 204
    Property Identification Number: 121-5A201 169
    Property Identification Number: 121-5A201 169
    House ID: 1042555

    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)
    Krisel and Shapiro (Architecture/Design Firm or Partnership, was designed by /designed)

    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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