Southeast Los Angeles Non-Parcel Resources - March 2012

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Non-Parcel Resources 43rd street between McKinley and Avalon 43rd Street palm trees Year built: 1905 Context: Residential Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980 Theme: Automobile Suburbanization,

Excellent and intact example of subdivision improvements during the early part of the 20th century. Very few remain.

1 Non-Parcel Resources 43rd street between McKinley and Avalon 43rd Street palm trees Year built: 1905 Context: Residential Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Automobile Suburbanization, Suburban Planning and Development, Tract/subdivision feature A/1/1 & C/3/3 Mature Mexican Fan Palms associated with the development of the subdivision. Excellent and intact example of subdivision improvements during the early part of the 20th century. Very few remain. In the median of 98th Street beginning at the DWP Receiving Station C, 98th Street Power Lines Year built: 1935 Context: Context, Theme: Design/Construction, No Sub-Type C/3/3 QQQ The Boulder Dam Transmission Line extends 266 miles from Boulder Dam (aka Hoover Dam) to the City of Los Angeles. The line supplied LA with the relatively cheap electricity that allowed it to grow. Page 1 of 9

2 Main, South of MLK Blvd. On the west side of the street. Air raid Siren Theme: s and Civil Defense, Intact Model SD-10 air raid siren, few remaining in the area. North side of Walnut St, on sidewalk along first parcel east of Central Ave Theme: s and Civil Defense, Extant air raid siren from the World War II/Cold War era. Excellent example of Model SD-10 model, Page 2 of 9

Southeast corner of E 45th and Staunton Ave (on 45th St) #188 Theme: s and Civil Defense, 1939-1960 Extant air raid siren from the World War II/Cold War era.

3 Southeast corner of E 45th and Staunton Ave (on 45th St) #188 Theme: s and Civil Defense, Extant air raid siren from the World War II/Cold War era. Excellent example of Federal Model 5, nicknamed "Bird House." South side of W 22nd Street, west of Main Street #61 Theme: s and Civil Defense, Extant air raid siren from the World War II/Cold War era. Excellent example of Model SD-10, Page 3 of 9

Southwest corner of W 18th St and Main St #67 Theme: s and Civil Defense, 1939-1960 Extant

Excellent example of Model SD-10, Southeast corner of E 24th St and Long Beach Avenue #70

4 Southwest corner of W 18th St and Main St #67 Theme: s and Civil Defense, Extant air raid siren from the World War II/Cold War era. Excellent example of Model SD-10, Southeast corner of E 24th St and Long Beach Avenue #70 Theme: s and Civil Defense, Extant air raid siren from the World War II/Cold War era. Excellent example of Model SD-10, Page 4 of 9

5 Northeast corner of Avalon Blvd and E. 48th Street #74 Theme: s and Civil Defense, Extant air raid siren from the World War II/Cold War era. Excellent example of Federal Model SD-10, Southeast corner of Compton and E 50th #75 Theme: s and Civil Defense, Extant air raid siren from the World War II/Cold War era. Excellent example of Federal Model SD-10l, Page 5 of 9

west side of Towne between 57th and 58th Streets #76 Theme: s and Civil Defense, 1939-1960 Extant air raid siren from the World War II/Cold War era.

6 west side of Towne between 57th and 58th Streets #76 Theme: s and Civil Defense, Extant air raid siren from the World War II/Cold War era. Excellent example of Type 3 model, Compton and 115th Street, southeast corner at Compton and 115th Street Theme: s and Civil Defense, Extant air raid siren from the World War II/Cold War era. Excellent example of Federal Model 5, nicknamed "bird house." Page 6 of 9

Broadway between Imperial and 93rd Street Broadway median street treets Year built: 1956 Context: Cultural Landscapes, 1875-1980 Designed Landscapes, 1875-1980 Theme: Monumental Civic Improvements,

Appears to have been a former streetcar right-of-way.

7 Broadway between Imperial and 93rd Street Broadway median street treets Year built: 1956 Context: Cultural Landscapes, Designed Landscapes, Theme: Monumental Civic Improvements, Landscape Landscaped Median A/1/1&C/3/3 Significant as a wide landscaped median with variety of trees providing open green space in an otherwise densely developed urban area. Appears to have been a former streetcar right-of-way. Avalon Blvd between Florence and Manchester Mexican Fan Palm trees on Avalon Year built: 1932 Context: Cultural Landscapes, Designed Landscapes, Theme: Monumental Civic Improvements, Landscape Streetscape Plantings A/1/1&C/3/3 Mature Mexican Fan Palms line Avalon Boulevard between Florence and Manchester. Excellent intact example of streetscape improvements from the period. Page 7 of 9

Century and Compton Morton Bay Fig tree Year built: 1910 Context: Cultural Landscapes, 1875-1980 Theme: Natural Features, 1850-1980 Natural Feature No Sub-Type A/C;1/3;1/3 Excellent mature example of

between Morgan and Compton Palm trees at Martin Luther King Jr.

8 Century and Compton Morton Bay Fig tree Year built: 1910 Context: Cultural Landscapes, Theme: Natural Features, Natural Feature No Sub-Type A/C;1/3;1/3 Excellent mature example of a Morton Bay Fig in a dense urban area that is generally lacking in street trees. Locally eligible only, as natural features do not qualify for National or CA Register. Martin Luther King Jr. between Morgan and Compton Palm trees at Martin Luther King Jr. Year built: 1905 Context: Residential Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Streetcar Suburbanization, Suburban Planning and Development, Tract/subdivision feature A/1/1 & C/3/3 Mature Mexican Fan Palms associated with the development of the subdivision. Excellent intact example of subdivision improvements during the early part of the 20th century. Very few remaining. Page 8 of 9

77th St between Main and Broadway Palm trees on 77th St Year built: 1910 Context: Residential Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980 Theme: Streetcar Suburbanization, 1888-1933 Suburban Planning

Excellent intact example of subdivision improvements during the early part of the 20th century. Very few remaining. Towne Ave between 46th Street and Vernon Street Trees on Towne between 46th St.

9 77th St between Main and Broadway Palm trees on 77th St Year built: 1910 Context: Residential Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Streetcar Suburbanization, Suburban Planning and Development, Tract/subdivision feature A/1/1 & C/3/3 Mature Mexican Fan Palms associated with the development of the subdivision. Excellent intact example of subdivision improvements during the early part of the 20th century. Very few remaining. Towne Ave between 46th Street and Vernon Street Trees on Towne between 46th St. and Vernon Year built: 1905 Context: Residential Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Streetcar Suburbanization, Suburban Planning and Development, Tract/subdivision feature A/1/1 & C/3/3 Mature Mexican Fan Palms associated with the development of the subdivision. Excellent intact example of subdivision improvements during the early part of the 20th century. Very few remain. Page 9 of 9

Harbor Gateway Individual Resources July 2012

Harbor Gateway Individual Resources July 2012 Individual Resources 16003 S AINSWORTH ST Year built: 1912 Architectural style: Craftsman An excellent intact example of a Craftsman residence dating from the early 20th century. Represents the earliest