Reseda West Van Nuys Report Individual Resources 08/05/15

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1 Individual Resources 6901 N AMIGO AVE Year built: 1920 Vernacular Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, Significant as representing the earliest pattern of development in Reseda. A rare, remaining example of an intact vernacular residence partially built and clad with found materials including native cobbles and railroad ties N AMIGO AVE Year built: 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda. Page 1 of 27

2 16033 W ARMINTA ST Year built: 1949 Industrial, Utilitarian Context: Industrial Development, Theme: Industrial Design and Engineering, Sub theme: No SubTheme Industrial Quonset Hut C/3/3 QQQ Intact example of a Quonset hut; Quonset huts will be evaluated as a group pending further research and analysis W ARMINTA ST Year built: 1926 Craftsman Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda. Page 2 of 27

3 7012 N BAIRD AVE Year built: 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda N BAIRD AVE 7047 N BAIRD AVE Year built: 1926 Spanish Colonial Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda. Page 3 of 27

4 Year built: N BALBOA BLVD 7556 N BALBOA BLVD W SATICOY ST Moderne, Streamline Theme: Commercial Development and the Automobile, Sub theme: The Car and Car Services, s Commercial - Auto Related Gas/Service Station A/C; 1/3; 1/3 3CS;5S3 Excellent example of an automobile service station in Reseda. Due to alterations including some window replacements and added signage, the property does not retain sufficient integrity for listing in the National Register N BOTHWELL ROAD Year built: 1951 Minimal Traditional Context: Entertainment Industry, Theme: Properties Associated with the Entertainment Industry, Sub theme: Properties Associated with Significant Persons in the Entertainment Industry, B/2/2 7SQ This property was documented due to information submitted through SurveyLA's public outreach program, which identified the building as the former residence of actor Chuck Connors. However, the house has been extensively altered and does not retain sufficient integrity to convey its significance. Page 4 of 27

5 Year built: W CABRITO ROAD W CABRITO ROAD W CABRITO ROAD W CABRITO ROAD W CABRITO ROAD W CABRITO ROAD W CABRITO ROAD W CABRITO ROAD Sound City Studios Commercial, Vernacular; Modern, Mid-Century Context: Entertainment Industry, Theme: Industrial Properties Associated with the Entertainment Industry, Sub theme: Recording Industry, Industrial Recording Studio Significant as the founding and long-time location of Sound City Studios, a prominent recording studio extremely important in the history of rock music. Notable artists including Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young and others recorded albums at this location. Although Sound City is less than 50 years of age, it retains exceptional cultural significance; therefore it is recommended eligible for listing in the National Register. The period of significance begins in 1969 when Sound City was established and ends in 2011, when the studio ceased open commercial operations and its famous soundboard was sold. The studio is still used by current tenants Fairfax Recordings N CANBY AVE 7337 N DARBY AVE American Legion Hall Post No. 308 Year built: 1962 Spanish Colonial Revival Context: Public and Private Institutional Development, Social Clubs and Organizations, Theme: Fraternal Clubs and Organizations, Sub theme: No SubTheme Institutional - Social Clubs/Meeting Halls Social Club 7SQ Page 5 of 27

6 This property was documented due to information submitted through SurveyLA's public outreach program. However, the building has been extensively altered and does not retain sufficient integrity to convey its significance N CANBY AVE W SATICOY ST Reseda Medical Circle Year built: 1963 Modern, Mid-Century; Googie Context: Architecture and Engineering, L.A. Modernism, Theme: Post-War Modernism, Sub theme: Mid-Century Modernism, Institutional C/3/3 Excellent example of a Mid-Century Modern-style medical office building with Googie/Expressionistic features. Retains the essential character-defining features of the style N DARBY AVE 7122 N DARBY AVE 7126 N DARBY AVE 7130 N DARBY AVE Department of Water and Power Distributing Station No. 24 Year built: 1960 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 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 6 of 27

7 18240 W ERWIN ST Year built: 1911 American Foursquare Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, of an intact 1910s farm house in Reseda W ERWIN ST Year built: 1926 Tudor Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, of an intact 1920s residence in the Reseda area. Page 7 of 27

8 18916 W GAULT ST Year built: 1923 Craftsman Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, of an intact early 1920s residence in Reseda W GAULT ST Year built: 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda. Page 8 of 27

9 7446 N HESPERIA AVE Year built: 1922 Craftsman Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda W INGOMAR ST Year built: 1923 Spanish Colonial Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda. Page 9 of 27

10 19040 W INGOMAR ST Year built: 1920 Craftsman Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda W KESWICK ST W KESWICK ST Year built: 1930 Craftsman Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, of an intact 1930 residence on a large lot in Reseda. Page 10 of 27

11 6751 N LOUISE AVE Fire Station No. 100 Year built: 1960 International Context: Public and Private Institutional Development, Government Infrastructure and Services, Theme: Municipal Fire Stations, Sub theme: Post WWII Fire Stations, Institutional - Government Fire Station Excellent example of a post-world War II fire station in Reseda; represents the expansion of municipal services in the San Fernando Valley during the postwar period N ODESSA AVE Year built: 1927 Tudor Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, CS;5S3 of an intact 1920s residence in West Van Nuys. Due to alterations, including garage enlargement and wall recladding, the property does not retain sufficient integrity to be eligible for listing in the National Register. Page 11 of 27

12 7443 N PASO ROBLES AVE Year built: 1950 Minimal Traditional Context: Entertainment Industry, Theme: Properties Associated with the Entertainment Industry, Sub theme: Properties Associated with Significant Persons in the Entertainment Industry, B/2/2 7SQ This property was documented due to information submitted through SurveyLA's public outreach program, which identified the building as the possible residence of celebrity hairstylist Cathy Blondell. However, the house has been extensively altered and does not retain sufficient integrity to convey its significance W RAYMER ST W RAYMER ST Ninety-fourth Aero Squadron Headquarters Restaurant Year built: 1973 Tudor Revival Theme: Commercial Identity, Sub theme: No SubTheme Commercial 5S3 Significant as the founding location of the Ninety-fourth Aerosquadron Headquarters Restaurant established by Specialty Restaurants Corporation in 1973 and in continuous operation here ever since. The building was designed to resemble a French farmhouse in an attempt to recreate some of the atmosphere experienced by American soldiers during World War I. The building is located on the Van Nuys Airport property and retains objects that highlight its military theme. The property appears to meet local criteria only and may not meet significance thresholds for National Register or California Register eligibility. Page 12 of 27

13 6616 N RESEDA BLVD The Anchor Year built: 1964 Commercial, Vernacular Theme: Commercial Identity, Sub theme: No SubTheme Commercial 5S3 Long-term location of The Anchor, a boat supply store in Reseda. The property appears to meet local criteria only and may not meet significance thresholds for National Register or California Register eligibility. The Anchor has been in continuous operation at this location since Year built: N RESEDA BLVD 6816 N RESEDA BLVD 6820 N RESEDA BLVD 6826 N RESEDA BLVD 6830 N RESEDA BLVD 6836 N RESEDA BLVD 6840 N RESEDA BLVD 6846 N RESEDA BLVD Arby's Roast Beef Sign Not Applicable Theme: Commercial Signs, Sub theme: Pylons, Poles, Stantions, and Billboards, Commercial - Sign Freestanding Pylon 5S3 Excellent example of a 1960s Arby's Roast Beef freestanding pylon sign. Evaluation is for the sign only; associated building is new. Sign appears to meet local criteria only and may not meet significance thresholds for National Register or California Register eligibility. Page 13 of 27

14 7615 N RESEDA BLVD Year built: 1971 Modern, Mid-Century; Googie Theme: Restaurants, Sub theme: No SubTheme Commercial - Food Walk-up/Stand &C/3/3 3CS;5S3 Excellent example of a drive-thru/walk-up food stand on a major commercial corridor in Reseda. Most examples of this property type no longer retain integrity. As the property is less than 50 years old and not of exceptional importance, it is not eligible for listing in the National Register N RESEDA BLVD 7921 N RESEDA BLVD Tahitian Village Year built: 1964 Tiki/Polynesian Context: Architecture and Engineering, Theme: Exotic Revivals, Sub theme: Tiki/Polynesian, Multi-Family Residence C/3/3 Excellent example of a Tiki/Polynesian-style courtyard apartment in Reseda. Retains the essential character-defining features of the style. Page 14 of 27

15 15540 W ROSCOE BLVD 8256 N ORION AVE W ROSCOE BLVD Denny's Year built: 1967 Googie Context: Architecture and Engineering, L.A. Modernism, Theme: Post-War Modernism, Sub theme: Googie, Commercial C/3/3 3CS;5S3 Excellent example of a Googie-style Denny's coffee shop in West Van Nuys, designed by masters of the style Armet & Davis. Less than 50 years old and not of exceptional importance; therefore not eligible for listing in the National Register. Context 2: Theme: Commercial Identity, Sub theme: No SubTheme Commercial 3CS;5S3 Significant as reflecting the corporate architecture created for Denny's; many of the Googie-style Denny's have been substantially altered or replaced by newer corporate designs. The building is less than 50 years old and is not of exceptional importance; therefore it is not eligible for listing in the National Register. Original tenant is still located at this property. Page 15 of 27

16 Year built: W SATICOY ST W SATICOY ST W SATICOY ST W SATICOY ST W SATICOY ST Modern, Mid-Century Context: Architecture and Engineering, L.A. Modernism, Theme: Post-War Modernism, Sub theme: Mid-Century Modernism, Commercial C/3/3 Excellent example of a Mid-Century Modern-style office building in West Van Nuys. Retains the essential character-defining features of the style W SATICOY ST W SATICOY ST Harvey's Restaurant; Heart's Coffee Shop Year built: 1954 Googie Theme: Restaurants, Sub theme: No SubTheme Commercial - Food Diner & C/3/3 3CS;5S3 Excellent example of a 1950s diner in Reseda. Due to alterations, including window replacements and altered/added signage, the property does not retain sufficient integrity to be eligible for listing in the National Register. Page 16 of 27

17 17759 W SATICOY ST W SATICOY ST Ben's Liquor Sign Year built: 1956 Not Applicable Theme: Commercial Signs, Sub theme: Pylons, Poles, Stantions, and Billboards, Commercial - Sign Freestanding Pole 5S3 Excellent example of a 1950s freestanding pole sign with painted lettering, neon tubing and an arrow. Evaluation is for the sign only; building is substantially altered. Sign appears to meet local criteria only and may not meet significance thresholds for National Register or California Register eligibility W SATICOY ST Al's Drive In Liquor sign Year built: 1951 Not Applicable Theme: Commercial Signs, Sub theme: Projecting Blade Signs, Commercial - Sign Projecting Blade Sign & C/3/3 5S3 Excellent example of a 1950s projecting blade sign with incandescent light bulbs, neon tubing and arrows. Evaluation is for the sign only; building is substantially altered. Sign appears to meet local criteria only and may not meet significance thresholds for National Register or California Register eligibility. Page 17 of 27

18 Year built: W SHERMAN WAY 7150 N BALBOA BLVD W SHERMAN WAY W SHERMAN WAY Googie Context: Architecture and Engineering, L.A. Modernism, Theme: Post-War Modernism, Sub theme: Googie, Commercial C/3/3 Excellent example of a modest Googie-style commercial building (donut shop) in Van Nuys. Retains all essential character-defining features of the style W SHERMAN WAY Firestone Year built: 1955 Modern, Mid-Century; Googie Theme: Commercial Identity, Sub theme: No SubTheme Commercial 5S3 Significant as reflecting the corporate architecture created for Firestone, which has been in continuous operation at this location since The property appears to meet local criteria only and may not meet significance thresholds for National Register or California Register eligibility. Page 18 of 27

19 Context 2: Theme: Commercial Development and the Automobile, Sub theme: The Car and Car Services, s Commercial - Auto Related Car Repair A/C; 1/3; 1/3 3CS;5S3 Excellent example of a 1950s auto repair shop on a major commercial corridor in Reseda. Reflects the prominence of the automobile in the Valley during the postwar period. Due to signage alterations, the property does not retain sufficient integrity for listing in the National Register. Year built: W SHERMAN WAY W SHERMAN WAY W SHERMAN WAY St. Catherine of Siena Church Modern, Mid-Century Context: Architecture and Engineering, L.A. Modernism, Theme: Post-War Modernism, Sub theme: Mid-Century Modernism, Institutional C/3/3 Excellent example of a Mid-Century Modern-style church in Reseda. Retains the essential characterdefining features of the style W SHERMAN WAY Metropolitan Savings and Loan Year built: 1961 Modern, Mid-Century; Expressionist Theme: Banks and Financial Institutions, Sub theme: No SubTheme Commercial - Finance Page 19 of 27

20 Bank/Saving & Loan & C/3/3 QQQ Appears to be an excellent example of a 1960s bank building in Reseda, exhibiting essential characteristics of the property type. As all of the property's window openings are boarded up, its integrity is indeterminate and an evaluation could not be completed. Year built: W SHERMAN WAY W SHERMAN WAY W SHERMAN WAY W SHERMAN WAY Reseda Theater Modern, Mid-Century Context: Other Context, Theme: Event or Series of Events, Sub theme: No SubTheme Commercial 3CS;5S3 Significant as a rare surviving example of a 1940s movie theater, reflecting the increase in entertainment venues in Reseda during the immediate postwar period. Designed by notable architect S. Charles Lee and once the anchor of the Reseda commercial district, the theater has been vacant and boarded up since 1988, but is still clearly identifiable because of its signage. Due to alterations including primary entrance modifications, the property does not appear to retain sufficient integrity to be eligible for listing in the National Register. Page 20 of 27

21 Year built: W SHERMAN WAY 7207 N RESEDA BLVD 7209 N RESEDA BLVD 7211 N RESEDA BLVD 7213 N RESEDA BLVD 7215 N RESEDA BLVD W SHERMAN WAY W SHERMAN WAY Commercial, Vernacular Theme: Neighborhood Commercial Development, Sub theme: Early Neighborhood Commercial Development, Commercial 7SQ This property was documented due to information submitted through SurveyLA's public outreach program. However, the building has been extensively altered and does not retain sufficient integrity to convey its significance W SHERMAN WAY W SHERMAN WAY Lorenzen Mortuary Year built: 1952 Spanish Colonial Revival Theme: Mortuaries and Funeral Homes, Sub theme: No SubTheme Commercial Mortuary/Funeral Home C/3/3 Excellent example of a mortuary in Reseda; retains all essential characteristics of the property type. Its use as a mortuary ended in Page 21 of 27

22 19411 W SHERMAN WAY W SHERMAN WAY W SHERMAN WAY Department of Water and Power Distributing Station No. 90 Year built: 1960 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 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 W STRATHERN ST Reseda Church Year built: 1942 American Colonial Revival Context: Architecture and Engineering, Theme: American Colonial Revival, Sub theme: American Colonial Revival, Late, Institutional C/3/3 3CS;5S3 Excellent example of American Colonial Revival institutional architecture; rare example of a Colonial Revival-style church in Reseda. Due to alterations including door replacement, some window replacements, and a rear addition, the property does not retain sufficient integrity to be eligible for listing in the National Register. Page 22 of 27

23 16435 W VANOWEN ST Alta Dena Market Year built: 1960 Modern, Mid-Century Theme: Commercial Development and the Automobile, Sub theme: Commercial Drive-thru, Commercial - Auto Related Drive-thru Dairy & C/3/3 Rare, intact example of a drive-thru Alta Dena Market with an attached walk-up food stand; most examples from this time period do not retain integrity W VANOWEN ST St. Michael Antiochean Church Year built: 1954 Modern, Mid-Century Context: Architecture and Engineering, L.A. Modernism, Theme: Post-War Modernism, Sub theme: Mid-Century Modernism, Institutional C/3/3 Excellent example of a Mid-Century Modern, A-frame church in West Van Nuys. Retains all essential character-defining features of the style. Page 23 of 27

24 18602 W VANOWEN ST Year built: 1917 Craftsman Context: Development and Suburbanization, Theme: Early Development, Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, CS;5S3 of an intact 1910s residence in Reseda. Due to alterations, including some window replacements, the property does not retain sufficient integrity to be eligible for listing in the National Register W VANOWEN ST West Valley Municipal Building Year built: 1957 International; Modern, Mid-Century Context: Public and Private Institutional Development, Government Infrastructure and Services, Theme: Government Administration Buildings and Centers, Sub theme: Post WWII Branch City Halls and Administration Centers, Institutional - Government Branch City Hall/Administrative Center Excellent example of a post-world War II municipal services branch building in Reseda. Represents the expansion of government infrastructure to serve the growing population of the Valley. Page 24 of 27

25 Year built: W VANOWEN ST 6732 N AURA AVE 6750 N AURA AVE W VANOWEN ST Lucky 7 Liquor sign Not Applicable Theme: Commercial Signs, Sub theme: Projecting Blade Signs, Commercial - Sign Projecting Blade Sign & C/3/3 5S3 Excellent example of a 1950s projecting blade sign. Evaluation is for the sign only; building has been altered. Sign appears to meet local criteria only and may not meet significance thresholds for National Register or California Register eligibility. Year built: N WHITE OAK AVE W VANOWEN ST W VANOWEN ST W VANOWEN ST W VANOWEN ST W VANOWEN ST W VANOWEN ST W VANOWEN ST W VANOWEN ST W VANOWEN ST W VANOWEN ST W VANOWEN ST W VANOWEN ST W VANOWEN ST 6809 N WHITE OAK AVE 6811 N WHITE OAK AVE 6815 N WHITE OAK AVE 6822 N YARMOUTH AVE Nikki's Burgers; Zig's Char Broiler Modern, Mid-Century Theme: Commercial Identity, Sub theme: No SubTheme Commercial Page 25 of 27

26 5S3 Significant as the long-time location of Zig's Restaurant, in continuous operation here since The property appears to meet local criteria only and may not meet significance thresholds for National Register or California Register eligibility N WOODLEY AVE 7800 N HAYVENHURST AVE 7818 N HAYVENHURST AVE 7834 N HAYVENHURST AVE 7840 N HAYVENHURST AVE 7900 N HAYVENHURST AVE 7918 N HAYVENHURST AVE 7940 N HAYVENHURST AVE 7958 N HAYVENHURST AVE W WATERMAN DR W WATERMAN DR W WATERMAN DR W WATERMAN DR W WATERMAN DR W WATERMAN DR W WATERMAN DR W WATERMAN DR W WATERMAN DR W WATERMAN DR W WATERMAN DR 7929 N WOODLEY AVE 7943 N WOODLEY AVE 7945 N WOODLEY AVE 7947 N WOODLEY AVE 7949 N WOODLEY AVE Fire Station No. 90 Year built: 1957 Modern, Mid-Century Context: Public and Private Institutional Development, Government Infrastructure and Services, Theme: Municipal Fire Stations, Sub theme: Post WWII Fire Stations, Institutional - Government Fire Station 3CS;5S3 Excellent example of a post-world War II fire station in West Van Nuys; represents the expansion of municipal services in the San Fernando Valley during the postwar period. Due to alterations including primary door replacement and applied stone decoration, the property does not retain sufficient integrity to be eligible for listing in the National Register. Page 26 of 27

27 Year built: W WYANDOTTE ST 7324 N SHIRLEY AVE 7336 N SHIRLEY AVE W VALERIO ST W VALERIO ST W VALERIO ST W VALERIO ST W WYANDOTTE ST Sven Lokrantz Special Education Center Modern, Mid-Century Context: Architecture and Engineering, L.A. Modernism, Theme: Post-War Modernism, Sub theme: Mid-Century Modernism, Institutional C/3/3 Excellent example of Mid-Century Modern institutional architecture, designed by notable local architect Sidney Eisenshtat. Context 2: Context: Public and Private Institutional Development, Education, Theme: Educational Development, Sub theme: No SubTheme Institutional - Education Significant for its association with the development of educational programs for students with disabilities in the Los Angeles Unified School District. The Sven Lokrantz School is named for Dr. Sven Lokrantz, widely referred to as the founder of corrective physical education in America, and employed innovative educational methods tailored to help students with severe physical disabilities. Page 27 of 27