Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
500 S Lucas Ave (Primary)
Carrick Bieker Building (Alternative)
Para Los Ninos (Alternative)
504 S LUCAS AVE (Alternative)
Important Dates
1928-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
500 S Lucas Ave - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
504 S LUCAS AVE Primary
1350 W 5TH ST Alternative
506 S LUCAS AVE Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
500 S Lucas Ave
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 1 (Council District)
WESTLAKE NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
WESTLAKE NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Institutional-Health, Medical/Dental Building or Clinic   Use: Historic     Style: Spanish Colonial Revival, Churrigueresque Art Deco    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth; Brick Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Brick Material: none defined
Component: Details Type: Pilasters; Applied decoration Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Security door; Arched opening, round; Decorative surround Material: none defined
Component: Entryway Type: Recessed Material: none defined
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat; Tower Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Grouped; Divided lights; Security bars; Double-hung; Transom Material: Steel

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Exterior stair added to secondary facade

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-12-06
Context/Theme
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Mediterranean and Indigenous Revival Architecture, 1887-1952
Churrigueresque, 1915-1942
Commercial
Eligibility Standards
  • Arched openings, including arched focal windows
  • Engaged columns, sometimes carved or spiraled
  • Gable, hipped, and/or flat roof, typically with clay tile roof or roof trim
  • Single and multi-paned windows
  • Stucco exterior walls (rarely, brick or cast stone)
  • Towers
  • Window grilles
  • Displays the character-defining features of the Churrigueresque
  • Is an excellent example of its type and/or the work of a significant architect or builder
  • Secondary materials, including wood, wrought iron, polychromatic tile, cast stone
  • Incorporates Churrigueresque ornamental panels (around openings, as spandrels, at the cornice or parapet, as tower embellishment)
    • Integrity Aspects
    Design
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Location
    Setting
    Feeling
    Workmanship
    Materials
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3S
    3CS
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Excellent example of Churrigueresque commercial architecture with Art Deco details in Westlake.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1928-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: fb3bf166-b103-4cea-a4c2-568ed6e02f47
    Property Identification Number: 132A207 222
    Property Identification Number: 132A207 222
    Property Identification Number: 132A207 222
    House ID: 635677

    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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