Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
Carl's Supermarket (Primary)
Carl's Supermarket (Historic)
Goodwill (Alternative)
1508 W 6TH ST (Alternative)
Important Dates
1933-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Carl's Supermarket - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Morgan, Walls and Clements
Builder
Owner

Location Information

Addresses
1508 W 6TH ST Primary
1500 W 6TH ST Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Westlake Community Plan Area (Community Plan Area)
Los Angeles City Council District 1 (Council District)
WESTLAKE SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)
WESTLAKE NEIGHBORHOOD (Neighborhood)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Commercial-Retail, Neighborhood Market   Use: Historic     Style: Moderne, Streamline    
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP06. 1-3 story commercial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Stucco, smooth Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Unknown Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Transom; Sliding Material: Metal
Component: Façade Type: Asymmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: Roof Type: Flat; Parapet, stepped Material: none defined
Component: Storefront Type: Flush; Bulkhead; Security gate/screen Material: Stucco

Narrative Description

No description available
Alterations
Storefront altered or replaced

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2013-09-19
Context/Theme
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Markets, 1880-1980
Commercial
Neighborhood Market
Eligibility Standards
  • Was originally designed for and used as a market or grocery store
  • Significant as a property type (C)
    • Integrity Aspects
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Setting
    Association
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    5S3
    Significance Statement
    Rare example of a 1930s neighborhood market building in Westlake; one of few remaining examples from this period. The property appears to meet local criteria only and may not meet significance thresholds for National Register or California Register eligibility.
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1933-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    SurveyLA ID: fc4e8f9c-101b-4d18-a56a-7a95f72b3894
    Property Identification Number: 132A205 134
    Property Identification Number: 132A205 142
    House ID: 635098

    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

    Morgan, Walls and Clements (Architecture/Design Firm or Partnership, was designed by /designed)
    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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