Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
221 N BelmontAve (Primary)
217 N BELMONT AVE (Alternative)
Important Dates
1885-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
221 N BelmontAve - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
217 N BELMONT AVE Primary
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
221 N BelmontAve
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 13 (Council District)
GREATER ECHO PARK ELYSIAN NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
TEMPLE-BEAUDRY NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Residential-Single Family, House   Use: Historic     Style: Queen Anne    
Type: Residential-Multi Family   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP02. Single family property          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Wood clapboards; Wood shingles, fish scale; Wood vertical boards Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Wood Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Paneled; Single Material: Wood
Component: Door Type: Single Material: Wood
Component: Entryway Type: Projecting; Balustrade; Balcony Material: Wrought iron
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Irregular Material: none defined
Component: Porch Type: Piers (Porch Supports); Stone (Porch Rail); Wall, low (Porch Rail); Projecting; Partial width Material: Stone
Component: Roof Type: Gable, crossed; Brackets; Eaves, boxed Material: Composition shingle
Component: Window Type: Bay, squared; Decorative surround; Divided lights; Double-hung; Fixed Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Double-hung; Single Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Double-hung; Jalousie/louver; Bay, canted Material: Wood
Architectural Description
Gable ends have been enclosed with metal frame windows.
Alterations
Windows replaced - some
Addition to rear/side elevation
Wall cladding replaced
Enclosures in gable ends added

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-09-13
Context/Theme
Residential Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980
Early Residential Development, 1880-1930
Early Single-Family Residential Development, 1880-1930
Residential
Single-Family Residence
Eligibility Standards
  • Represents a very early period of settlement/residential development in a neighborhood or community
  • Is a rare surviving example of the type in the neighborhood or community
  • Dates from the period of significance
  • Has an important association with early settlement or residential development within a neighborhood or community
  • Retains most of the essential physical and character-defining features from the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Association
    Feeling
    Setting
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    3CS
    Significance Statement
    Rare, intact example of early residential development in Westlake; most examples from this period do not retain integrity. Due to alterations, including replacement of some windows and an addition, the property does not retain sufficient integrity to be eligible for listing in the National Register.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1885-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: f5bac5c0-f4cd-491d-8ac5-80cbaf2e1de3
    Property Identification Number: 135A207 99
    House ID: 653416

    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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