Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Rose Building (Primary)
Rose Building (Historic)
1513 W PICO BLVD (Alternative)
Important Dates
1923-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Rose Building - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1513 W PICO BLVD Primary
1517 W PICO BLVD Alternative
1515 W PICO BLVD Alternative
1511 W PICO 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-Mixed, Mixed Use - Commercial/Office/Residential   Use: Historic     Style: Commercial, Vernacular    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Brick Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Applied decoration; Tile; Sign Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Unknown Material: none defined
Component: Entryway Type: Vehicular entry Material: Brick
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Porch Type: Recessed; Entrance porch/stoop Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat; Cornice; Parapet, flat Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Fixed; Storefront; Grouped Material: Metal
Component: Window Type: Double-hung; Divided lights, top sash; Tripartite Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Divided lights, top sash; Single; Double-hung Material: Wood

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Storefront altered or replaced
Signage added

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-09-10
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Streetcar Commercial Development, 1873-1934
Mixed-Use Residential and Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • Two to four stories with a rectangular or L-shaped massing
  • Applied ornamentation or architectural features including towers, friezes, upper floor balconies or decorative trim at windows, door and storefronts
  • Fenestration on upper floor is residential in character and remains intact
  • Ground floor exterior entrance to upper floor residential units
  • Ground floor with storefronts and large display windows; openings remain intact
  • Lack of dedicated parking as part of the original design
  • Set to the sidewalk limit
  • Demonstrates a lack of designed automobile accommodation
  • Demonstrates an important example of live/work use oriented to streetcar or interurban service
  • Is located along or within two city blocks of a historic streetcar route
  • Was constructed during the period of significance
  • Was historically used for both commercial and residential uses
  • Retains most of the essential character-defining features from the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Association
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    Setting
    Design
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    3S
    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.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1923-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: f2d02440-e775-4661-8665-03377b48a25e
    Property Identification Number: 127-5A203 107
    Property Identification Number: 127-5A203 107
    Property Identification Number: 127-5A203 113
    Property Identification Number: 127-5A203 113
    House ID: 600943

    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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