Granada Hills - Knollwood Report Historic Districts, Planning Districts and Multi-Property 08/05/15

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1 Individual Resources Primary Address: N BALBOA BLVD Kona Pali Apartments Year built: 1962 Architectural style: Tiki/Polynesian Theme: Exotic Revivals, Sub theme: Tiki/Polynesian, Multi-Family Residence Excellent and rare example of Tiki-Polynesian multi-family residential architecture in San Fernando Valley. Primary Address: N BALBOA BLVD Knollwood United Methodist Church Year built: 1967 Architectural style: Modern, Mid-Century; Expressionist L.A. Modernism, Theme: Post-War Modernism, Sub theme: Mid-Century Modernism, Institutional No Sub-Type 3CS;5S3 Excellent example of Mid-Century Modern Expressionist church architecture in Granada Hills; work of noted architect Hal C. Whittemore. Less than 50 years old; may meet the threshold for exceptional importance with additional research. Page 1 of 19

2 Primary Address: N BALBOA BLVD Department of Water and Power Distributing Station No. 15 Year built: 1968 Architectural style: Modern, Late Context: Public and Private Institutional Development, Government Infrastructure and Services, Theme: Municipal Water and Power, Sub theme: Distributing and Receiving Stations, Institutional - Infrastructure Distributing Station QQQ Example of a post-world War II Department of Water and Power distributing station; DWP buildings from this era will be evaluated at a later date pending further research into the postwar building program. Primary Address: Year built: 1966 Architectural style: W CHATSWORTH ST W CHATSWORTH ST W CHATSWORTH ST St. Stephen's Lutheran Church Expressionist L.A. Modernism, Theme: Post-War Modernism, Sub theme: Mid-Century Modernism, Institutional No Sub-Type 3CS;5S3 Excellent example of Expressionist church architecture in Granada Hills; work of noted church architects Orr, Strange, Inslee & Senefeld. The church features an art glass window titled "Christ, The Light of the World," designed by Roger Darricarrere, who pioneered the "dalle de verre" technique, which uses pieces of colored slab glass set in a matrix of concrete. The window measures 10 1/2 x 42 feet and is composed of 14,000 pieces of glass. It was originally designed for the 1964 New York World's Fair. Less than 50 years old; may meet exceptional importance threshold with additional research. Page 2 of 19

3 Primary Address: Year built: 1969 Architectural style: W CHATSWORTH ST W CHATSWORTH ST W CHATSWORTH ST St. John Baptist de la Salle Church Expressionist L.A. Modernism, Theme: Post-War Modernism, Sub theme: Mid-Century Modernism, Institutional No Sub-Type 3CS;5S3 Excellent example of Expressionist church architecture in Granada Hills; work of noted architects Barker & Ott. Less than 50 years old and not of exceptional importance; therefore not eligible for listing in the National Register. Primary Address: Year built: 1966 Architectural style: W DEVONSHIRE ST W DEVONSHIRE ST N PETIT AVE California Federal Savings & Loan New Formalist L.A. Modernism, Theme: Post-War Modernism, Sub theme: New Formalism, Commercial No Sub-Type 3CS;5S3 Excellent example of New Formalist commercial architecture in Granada Hills; work of master architects Allison & Rible. Less than 50 years old and not of exceptional importance; therefore not eligible for listing in the National Register. Page 3 of 19

4 Primary Address: W DEVONSHIRE ST W DEVONSHIRE ST Woody's Smorgasburger Year built: 1962 Architectural style: Googie L.A. Modernism, Theme: Post-War Modernism, Sub theme: Googie, Commercial No Sub-Type Excellent example of Googie commercial architecture in Granada Hills. Originally built as a Woody's Smorgasburger. However, many Woody's locations were later converted into International House of Pancakes restaurants, such that the distinctive A-frame roofline and blue roof shingles is now most associated with IHOP. Primary Address: N HASKELL AVE Year built: 1926 Architectural style: French Revival (Norman) Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, Rare example of early residential development in Granada Hills; residence appears to predate surrounding development by several decades. Page 4 of 19

5 Primary Address: W HORACE ST Architectural style: Tudor Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, Primary Address: W HORACE ST /2 W HORACE ST Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, Page 5 of 19

6 Primary Address: W KINGSBURY ST Architectural style: Tudor Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, Primary Address: W KINGSBURY ST /2 W KINGSBURY ST Architectural style: American Colonial Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, Page 6 of 19

7 Primary Address: W KINGSBURY ST Architectural style: Vernacular; Craftsman Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, Primary Address: W LOS ALIMOS ST W LOS ALIMOS ST Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, Page 7 of 19

8 Primary Address: W LOS ALIMOS ST Architectural style: Tudor Revival; American Colonial Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, Primary Address: W LOS ALIMOS ST Architectural style: Craftsman Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, Page 8 of 19

9 Primary Address: W LOS ALIMOS ST Architectural style: Tudor Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, Primary Address: N LOUISE AVE Architectural style: American Colonial Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, CS;5S3 Due to alterations, the property does not retain sufficient integrity to be eligible for listing in the National Register. Page 9 of 19

10 Primary Address: W LUDLOW ST W LUDLOW ST Year built: 1928 Architectural style: Vernacular Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, CS;5S3 Due to alterations, the property does not retain sufficient integrity to be eligible for listing in the National Register. Primary Address: W LUDLOW ST W LUDLOW ST Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, Page 10 of 19

11 Primary Address: W MAYERLING ST Year built: 1887 Architectural style: Queen Anne Theme: Late 19th and Early 20th Century Architecture, Sub theme: Queen Anne, & Excellent and rare example of Queen Anne residential architecture in Granada Hills; work of noted architect Joseph Cather Newsom. Originally constructed in 1887 in Pacoima; this residence was moved to this site in the 1970s. The property meets criteria consideration B and therefore appears to be eligible for listing in the National Register. Primary Address: Year built: 1962 Architectural style: N PETIT AVE W CHATSWORTH ST W CHATSWORTH ST N PETIT AVE N PETIT AVE Granada Hills Public Library Modern, Mid-Century; Expressionist Context: Public and Private Institutional Development, Government Infrastructure and Services, Theme: Libraries, Sub theme: Los Angeles Public Library System, Institutional - Government Library Excellent and rare example of a 1960s public library in Granada Hills; one of few remaining examples in San Fernando Valley from Page 11 of 19

12 Primary Address: W RIDGEWAY ROAD James and Olive Logar Residence Year built: 1951 Architectural style: Modern, Mid-Century L.A. Modernism, Theme: Post-War Modernism, Sub theme: Mid-Century Modernism, No Sub-Type QQQ Appears to be an excellent example of Mid-Century Modern residential architecture by master architect Richard Neutra. Construction was underway at the time of the survey. Also, the property is not fully visible from the public right-of-way. Therefore, the evaluation could not be completed. Page 12 of 19

13 Primary Address: Year built: 1967 Architectural style: W RINALDI ST N BLUCHER AVE N BLUCHER AVE N BLUCHER AVE N BLUCHER AVE W RINALDI ST W RINALDI ST W RINALDI ST W RINALDI ST W RINALDI ST W RINALDI ST W RINALDI ST W RINALDI ST W RINALDI ST W RINALDI ST W RINALDI ST N SAN FERNANDO ROAD N SAN FERNANDO ROAD N SAN FERNANDO ROAD N SAN FERNANDO ROAD N SAN FERNANDO ROAD N SAN FERNANDO ROAD N SEPULVEDA BLVD N SEPULVEDA BLVD N SEPULVEDA BLVD N SEPULVEDA BLVD N SEPULVEDA BLVD N SEPULVEDA BLVD N SEPULVEDA BLVD N SEPULVEDA BLVD N SEPULVEDA BLVD N SEPULVEDA BLVD UNKNOWN STREET NAME UNKNOWN STREET NAME UNKNOWN STREET NAME UNKNOWN STREET NAME UNKNOWN STREET NAME UNKNOWN STREET NAME UNKNOWN STREET NAME UNKNOWN STREET NAME UNKNOWN STREET NAME UNKNOWN STREET NAME UNKNOWN STREET NAME Department of Water and Power, Rinaldi Receiving Station Modern, Mid-Century Context: Public and Private Institutional Development, Government Infrastructure and Services, Theme: Municipal Water and Power, Sub theme: Distributing and Receiving Stations, Institutional - Infrastructure Receiving Station QQQ Page 13 of 19

14 Example of a post-world War II Department of Water and Power receiving station; DWP buildings from this era will be evaluated at a later date pending further research into the postwar building program. Primary Address: W RINALDI ST Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and St. Charles Year built: 1960 Architectural style: Modern, Mid-Century; Shingle L.A. Modernism, Theme: Post-War Modernism, Sub theme: Mid-Century Modernism, Institutional No Sub-Type Excellent example of Mid-Century Modern church architecture in Granada Hills; work of noted church architect Carleton Winslow, Jr. Primary Address: W RINALDI ST Hillcrest Christian Church Year built: 1966 Architectural style: Modern, Mid-Century L.A. Modernism, Theme: Post-War Modernism, Sub theme: Mid-Century Modernism, Institutional No Sub-Type Excellent example of Mid-Century Modern church architecture in Granada Hills. Page 14 of 19

15 Primary Address: W RINALDI ST Year built: 1917 Architectural style: Ranch, Traditional Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, Rare example of early residential development in Granada Hills; one of three bunkhouses which are remnants of the Sunshine Ranch, a 2,000-acre citrus ranch operated by M.H. Mosier from 1917 to Primary Address: W SAN FERNANDO MISSION BLVD Alta Dena Express Dairy Year built: 1961 Architectural style: Vernacular Context: Commercial Development, Theme: Commercial Development and the Automobile, Sub theme: Commercial Drive-thru, Commercial - Auto Related Drive-thru Dairy & Rare example of a 1960s drive-through dairy in the San Fernando Valley; one of few remaining examples from Page 15 of 19

16 Primary Address: Year built: 1961 Architectural style: W SAN FERNANDO MISSION BLVD W SAN FERNANDO MISSION BLVD W SAN FERNANDO MISSION BLVD W SAN FERNANDO MISSION BLVD W SAN FERNANDO MISSION BLVD W SAN FERNANDO MISSION BLVD W SAN FERNANDO MISSION BLVD Casa de Pizza Modern, Mid-Century Context: Commercial Development, Theme: Commercial Identity, Sub theme: No SubTheme Commercial No Sub-Type 5S3 Long-time restaurant in Granada Hills; in continuous operation as Casa de Pizza since Originally established by Mike and Phyllis Giovenelli, it is now operated by their son Vito. The property appears to meet local criteria only and may not meet significance thresholds for National Register or California Register eligibility. Primary Address: W SAN FERNANDO MISSION BLVD Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Distributing Station Year built: 1955 Architectural style: Vernacular Context: Public and Private Institutional Development, Government Infrastructure and Services, Theme: Municipal Water and Power, Sub theme: Distributing and Receiving Stations, Institutional - Infrastructure Distributing Station QQQ Example of a post-world War II Department of Water and Power distributing station; DWP buildings from this era will be evaluated at a later date pending further research into the postwar building program. Page 16 of 19

17 Primary Address: N SHOSHONE AVE Year built: 1944 Architectural style: Adobe Context: Other Context, Theme: Design/Construction, Sub theme: No SubTheme Excellent and rare example of a residential building with adobe construction in Granada Hills. Primary Address: N SHOSHONE AVE William Shallenberger Residence Year built: 1917 Architectural style: Ranch, Traditional Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, Rare example of early residential development in Granada Hills; one of three bunkhouses which are remnants of the Sunshine Ranch, a 2,000-acre citrus ranch operated by M.H. Mosier from 1917 to Page 17 of 19

18 Primary Address: N SHOSHONE AVE Year built: 1924 Architectural style: Ranch, Traditional Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, Rare example of early residential development in Granada Hills; one of three bunkhouses which are remnants of the Sunshine Ranch, a 2,000-acre citrus ranch operated by M.H. Mosier from 1917 to Primary Address: N SUSAN DR W KNOLLWOOD DR Year built: 1974 Architectural style: Modern, Late L.A. Modernism, Theme: Late Modernism, Sub theme: Late Modernism, No Sub-Type 3CS;5S3 Excellent example of Late Modern residential architecture in Granada Hills. Less than 50 years old and not of exceptional importance; therefore not eligible for listing in the National Register. Page 18 of 19

19 Primary Address: W TRIBUNE ST Architectural style: Tudor Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, CS;5S3 Due to alterations, the property does not retain sufficient integrity to be eligible for listing in the National Register. Primary Address: W TULSA ST Architectural style: Tudor Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, Page 19 of 19