Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
1223 W WASHINGTON BLVD (Primary)
Los Angeles Blood Bought Church (Alternative)
Important Dates
1928-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
1223 W WASHINGTON BLVD - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1223 W WASHINGTON BLVD Primary
1225 W WASHINGTON BLVD Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 1 (Council District)
PICO UNION NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
PICO-UNION NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Retail, Retail Store   Use: Historic     Style: Commercial, Vernacular    
Type: Institutional-Religious/Spiritual   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Applied decoration; Tile Material: none defined
Component: Façade Type: Symmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat; Cornice; Parapet, flat Material: none defined
Component: Storefront Type: Flush; Bulkhead; Frieze Material: Stucco
Component: none defined Type: Storefront; Transom Material: none defined
Architectural Description
Storefronts are covered and not visible
Alterations
Storefronts are covered and not visible

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-08-08
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Streetcar Commercial Development, 1873-1934
Commercial - Retail
One-story Commercial Strip
Eligibility Standards
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Large display windows with awnings or arcades
  • One story in height
  • Lack of dedicated parking as part of the original design
  • Parapet capping the façade
  • Rectangular or L-shaped plans
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
  • Set to the sidewalk limit
  • Window transoms common
  • Demonstrates a lack of designed automobile accommodation
  • Is located along or within two city blocks of a historic streetcar route
    • Integrity Aspects
    Association
    Feeling
    Setting
    Design
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Rare, intact example of early commercial development located along a former streetcar line in Westlake; most examples from this period do not retain integrity. Due to some alterations, including covering of storefronts, the property does not retain sufficient integrity to be eligible for listing in the National Register.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1928-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: f1321bc6-4ef6-4762-b91e-899cd68c318f
    Property Identification Number: 126A201 154
    Property Identification Number: 126A201 154
    House ID: 582345

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Westlake Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    Historic Resources Group (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Westlake Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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