Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Calvary Presbyterian Church (Primary)
Calvary Presbyterian Church (Historic)
1160 N MARINE AVE (Alternative)
Important Dates
1929-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Calvary Presbyterian Church - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1160 N MARINE AVE Primary
1156 N MARINE AVE Alternative
1150 N MARINE AVE Alternative
1146 N MARINE AVE Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Wilmington - Harbor City Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 15 (Council District)
WILMINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
WILMINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Institutional-Religious/Spiritual, Church   Use: Historic     Style: Gothic Revival, Late    
Type: Institutional-Religious/Spiritual   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP16. Religious building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Concrete masonry unit Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Double; Decorative surround; Paneled Material: Wood
Component: Door Type: Paneled; Double Material: Wood
Component: Plan Type: L-shaped Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Gable, crossed; Tower Material: Composition shingle
Architectural Description
Engaged pilaster used as an organizational device at corners, entrances, and window openings. Entrances and windows are mostly set in pointed arched openings. Plexiglass covers stained glass windows.
Alterations
Windows replaced - some

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2012-07-05
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Period Revival, 1919-1950
Late Gothic Revival, 1919-1939
Institutional - Religion/Spirituality
Church
Eligibility Standards
  • Retains most of the essential physical and character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Exhibits quality of design through distinctive features
  • Exemplifies the character-defining features of the Gothic Revival style
  • Windows: stained glass, leaded glass, rose, lancet, and clerestory (churches)
  • Steeply pitched front or cross-gable roof with finials, pinnacles, towers and spires
  • Emphasis on verticality
  • Concrete or brick construction
  • Buttresses on side elevations
  • Windows and doors set in pointed arched openings
    • Integrity Aspects
    Location
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Setting
    Design
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3S
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    An excellent intact example of a Late Gothic Revival style church. The church was constructed as the congregation outgrew its original church building in the late 1920s. The congregation utilized the original building, which is located at 1146 N. Marine Avenue, as a chapel after the construction of the new building. The chapel is already designated as LAHCM #155.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1929-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: efe472b7-79bd-420a-bbf6-923ba88f38f2
    Property Identification Number: 033B205 589
    Property Identification Number: 033B205 611
    Property Identification Number: 033B205 633
    Property Identification Number: 033B205 656
    House ID: 373594

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Wilmington - Harbor City Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    GPA Consulting, Inc. (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Wilmington-Harbor City Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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