Individual Resources 6901 N AMIGO AVE Year built: 1920 Vernacular Context: Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980 Theme: Early Development, 1880-1930 Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, 1880-1930 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. 6934 N AMIGO AVE Year built: 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980 Theme: Early Development, 1880-1930 Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, 1880-1930 of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda. Page 1 of 27
16033 W ARMINTA ST Year built: 1949 Industrial, Utilitarian Context: Industrial Development, 1850-1980 Theme: Industrial Design and Engineering, 1887-1965 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. 18163 W ARMINTA ST Year built: 1926 Craftsman Context: Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980 Theme: Early Development, 1880-1930 Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, 1880-1930 of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda. Page 2 of 27
7012 N BAIRD AVE Year built: 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980 Theme: Early Development, 1880-1930 Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, 1880-1930 of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda. 7045 N BAIRD AVE 7047 N BAIRD AVE Year built: 1926 Spanish Colonial Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980 Theme: Early Development, 1880-1930 Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, 1880-1930 of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda. Page 3 of 27
Year built: 1940 7550 N BALBOA BLVD 7556 N BALBOA BLVD 16852 W SATICOY ST Moderne, Streamline Theme: Commercial Development and the Automobile, 1910-1980 Sub theme: The Car and Car Services, 1910-1960s 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. 6632 N BOTHWELL ROAD Year built: 1951 Minimal Traditional Context: Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980 Theme: Properties Associated with the Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980 Sub theme: Properties Associated with Significant Persons in the Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980 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
Year built: 1965 15464 W CABRITO ROAD 15450 W CABRITO ROAD 15452 W CABRITO ROAD 15454 W CABRITO ROAD 15456 W CABRITO ROAD 15458 W CABRITO ROAD 15460 W CABRITO ROAD 15462 W CABRITO ROAD Sound City Studios Commercial, Vernacular; Modern, Mid-Century Context: Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980 Theme: Industrial Properties Associated with the Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980 Sub theme: Recording Industry, 1925-1980 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. 7338 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, 1850-1980 Social Clubs and Organizations, 1850-1980 Theme: Fraternal Clubs and Organizations, 1850-1980 Sub theme: No SubTheme Institutional - Social Clubs/Meeting Halls Social Club 7SQ Page 5 of 27
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. 7601 N CANBY AVE 18437 W SATICOY ST Reseda Medical Circle Year built: 1963 Modern, Mid-Century; Googie Context: Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980 L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980 Theme: Post-War Modernism, 1946-1976 Sub theme: Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1970 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. 7136 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, 1850-1980 Government Infrastructure and Services, 1850-1980 Theme: Municipal Water and Power, 1916-1980 Sub theme: Distributing and Receiving Stations, 1916-1980 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
18240 W ERWIN ST Year built: 1911 American Foursquare Context: Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980 Theme: Early Development, 1880-1930 Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, 1880-1930 of an intact 1910s farm house in Reseda. 18702 W ERWIN ST Year built: 1926 Tudor Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980 Theme: Early Development, 1880-1930 Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, 1880-1930 of an intact 1920s residence in the Reseda area. Page 7 of 27
18916 W GAULT ST Year built: 1923 Craftsman Context: Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980 Theme: Early Development, 1880-1930 Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, 1880-1930 of an intact early 1920s residence in Reseda. 18952 W GAULT ST Year built: 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980 Theme: Early Development, 1880-1930 Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, 1880-1930 of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda. Page 8 of 27
7446 N HESPERIA AVE Year built: 1922 Craftsman Context: Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980 Theme: Early Development, 1880-1930 Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, 1880-1930 of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda. 18625 W INGOMAR ST Year built: 1923 Spanish Colonial Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980 Theme: Early Development, 1880-1930 Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, 1880-1930 of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda. Page 9 of 27
19040 W INGOMAR ST Year built: 1920 Craftsman Context: Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980 Theme: Early Development, 1880-1930 Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, 1880-1930 of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda. 19030 W KESWICK ST 19032 W KESWICK ST Year built: 1930 Craftsman Context: Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980 Theme: Early Development, 1880-1930 Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, 1880-1930 of an intact 1930 residence on a large lot in Reseda. Page 10 of 27
6751 N LOUISE AVE Fire Station No. 100 Year built: 1960 International Context: Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980 Government Infrastructure and Services, 1850-1980 Theme: Municipal Fire Stations, 1900-1980 Sub theme: Post WWII Fire Stations, 1947-1960 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. 6553 N ODESSA AVE Year built: 1927 Tudor Revival Context: Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980 Theme: Early Development, 1880-1930 Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, 1880-1930 3CS;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
7443 N PASO ROBLES AVE Year built: 1950 Minimal Traditional Context: Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980 Theme: Properties Associated with the Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980 Sub theme: Properties Associated with Significant Persons in the Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980 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. 16320 W RAYMER ST 16330 W RAYMER ST Ninety-fourth Aero Squadron Headquarters Restaurant Year built: 1973 Tudor Revival Theme: Commercial Identity, 1850-1980 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
6616 N RESEDA BLVD The Anchor Year built: 1964 Commercial, Vernacular Theme: Commercial Identity, 1850-1980 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 1964. Year built: 1969 6850 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, 1906-1980 Sub theme: Pylons, Poles, Stantions, and Billboards, 1920-1980 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
7615 N RESEDA BLVD Year built: 1971 Modern, Mid-Century; Googie Theme: Restaurants, 1880-1980 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. 7923 N RESEDA BLVD 7921 N RESEDA BLVD Tahitian Village Year built: 1964 Tiki/Polynesian Context: Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980 Theme: Exotic Revivals, 1900-1980 Sub theme: Tiki/Polynesian, 1948-1969 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
15540 W ROSCOE BLVD 8256 N ORION AVE 15554 W ROSCOE BLVD Denny's Year built: 1967 Googie Context: Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980 L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980 Theme: Post-War Modernism, 1946-1976 Sub theme: Googie, 1935-1969 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, 1850-1980 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
Year built: 1959 16625 W SATICOY ST 16623 W SATICOY ST 16629 W SATICOY ST 16631 W SATICOY ST 16639 W SATICOY ST Modern, Mid-Century Context: Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980 L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980 Theme: Post-War Modernism, 1946-1976 Sub theme: Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1970 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. 16916 W SATICOY ST 16918 W SATICOY ST Harvey's Restaurant; Heart's Coffee Shop Year built: 1954 Googie Theme: Restaurants, 1880-1980 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
17759 W SATICOY ST 17761 W SATICOY ST Ben's Liquor Sign Year built: 1956 Not Applicable Theme: Commercial Signs, 1906-1980 Sub theme: Pylons, Poles, Stantions, and Billboards, 1920-1980 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. 18444 W SATICOY ST Al's Drive In Liquor sign Year built: 1951 Not Applicable Theme: Commercial Signs, 1906-1980 Sub theme: Projecting Blade Signs, 1906-1980 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
Year built: 1960 16844 W SHERMAN WAY 7150 N BALBOA BLVD 16848 W SHERMAN WAY 16852 W SHERMAN WAY Googie Context: Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980 L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980 Theme: Post-War Modernism, 1946-1976 Sub theme: Googie, 1935-1969 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. 18051 W SHERMAN WAY Firestone Year built: 1955 Modern, Mid-Century; Googie Theme: Commercial Identity, 1850-1980 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 1955. 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
Context 2: Theme: Commercial Development and the Automobile, 1910-1980 Sub theme: The Car and Car Services, 1910-1960s 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: 1950 18115 W SHERMAN WAY 18117 W SHERMAN WAY 18125 W SHERMAN WAY St. Catherine of Siena Church Modern, Mid-Century Context: Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980 L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980 Theme: Post-War Modernism, 1946-1976 Sub theme: Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1970 Institutional C/3/3 Excellent example of a Mid-Century Modern-style church in Reseda. Retains the essential characterdefining features of the style. 18160 W SHERMAN WAY Metropolitan Savings and Loan Year built: 1961 Modern, Mid-Century; Expressionist Theme: Banks and Financial Institutions, 1870-1980 Sub theme: No SubTheme Commercial - Finance Page 19 of 27
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: 1948 18447 W SHERMAN WAY 18441 W SHERMAN WAY 18443 W SHERMAN WAY 18445 W SHERMAN WAY Reseda Theater Modern, Mid-Century Context: Other Context, 1850-1980 Theme: Event or Series of Events, 1850-1980 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
Year built: 1916 18507 W SHERMAN WAY 7207 N RESEDA BLVD 7209 N RESEDA BLVD 7211 N RESEDA BLVD 7213 N RESEDA BLVD 7215 N RESEDA BLVD 18505 W SHERMAN WAY 18509 W SHERMAN WAY Commercial, Vernacular Theme: Neighborhood Commercial Development, 1875-1960 Sub theme: Early Neighborhood Commercial Development, 1880-1930 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. 19308 W SHERMAN WAY 19300 W SHERMAN WAY Lorenzen Mortuary Year built: 1952 Spanish Colonial Revival Theme: Mortuaries and Funeral Homes, 1920-1980 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 2014. Page 21 of 27
19411 W SHERMAN WAY 19401 W SHERMAN WAY 19409 W SHERMAN WAY Department of Water and Power Distributing Station No. 90 Year built: 1960 Modern, Mid-Century Context: Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980 Government Infrastructure and Services, 1850-1980 Theme: Municipal Water and Power, 1916-1980 Sub theme: Distributing and Receiving Stations, 1916-1980 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. 18236 W STRATHERN ST Reseda Church Year built: 1942 American Colonial Revival Context: Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980 Theme: American Colonial Revival, 1895-1960 Sub theme: American Colonial Revival, Late, 1940-1960 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
16435 W VANOWEN ST Alta Dena Market Year built: 1960 Modern, Mid-Century Theme: Commercial Development and the Automobile, 1910-1980 Sub theme: Commercial Drive-thru, 1920-1980 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. 16643 W VANOWEN ST St. Michael Antiochean Church Year built: 1954 Modern, Mid-Century Context: Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980 L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980 Theme: Post-War Modernism, 1946-1976 Sub theme: Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1970 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
18602 W VANOWEN ST Year built: 1917 Craftsman Context: Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980 Theme: Early Development, 1880-1930 Sub theme: Early Single-Family Development, 1880-1930 3CS;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. 19040 W VANOWEN ST West Valley Municipal Building Year built: 1957 International; Modern, Mid-Century Context: Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980 Government Infrastructure and Services, 1850-1980 Theme: Government Administration Buildings and Centers, 1904-1970 Sub theme: Post WWII Branch City Halls and Administration Centers, 1957-1970 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
Year built: 1953 19322 W VANOWEN ST 6732 N AURA AVE 6750 N AURA AVE 19320 W VANOWEN ST Lucky 7 Liquor sign Not Applicable Theme: Commercial Signs, 1906-1980 Sub theme: Projecting Blade Signs, 1906-1980 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: 1955 6821 N WHITE OAK AVE 17703 W VANOWEN ST 17705 W VANOWEN ST 17709 W VANOWEN ST 17711 W VANOWEN ST 17713 W VANOWEN ST 17715 W VANOWEN ST 17717 W VANOWEN ST 17719 W VANOWEN ST 17721 W VANOWEN ST 17723 W VANOWEN ST 17725 W VANOWEN ST 17727 W VANOWEN ST 17729 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, 1850-1980 Sub theme: No SubTheme Commercial Page 25 of 27
5S3 Significant as the long-time location of Zig's Restaurant, in continuous operation here since 1967. The property appears to meet local criteria only and may not meet significance thresholds for National Register or California Register eligibility. 7921 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 16135 W WATERMAN DR 16139 W WATERMAN DR 16143 W WATERMAN DR 16155 W WATERMAN DR 16200 W WATERMAN DR 16201 W WATERMAN DR 16209 W WATERMAN DR 16224 W WATERMAN DR 16231 W WATERMAN DR 16303 W WATERMAN DR 16320 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, 1850-1980 Government Infrastructure and Services, 1850-1980 Theme: Municipal Fire Stations, 1900-1980 Sub theme: Post WWII Fire Stations, 1947-1960 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
Year built: 1961 19451 W WYANDOTTE ST 7324 N SHIRLEY AVE 7336 N SHIRLEY AVE 19428 W VALERIO ST 19434 W VALERIO ST 19448 W VALERIO ST 19454 W VALERIO ST 19459 W WYANDOTTE ST Sven Lokrantz Special Education Center Modern, Mid-Century Context: Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980 L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980 Theme: Post-War Modernism, 1946-1976 Sub theme: Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1970 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, 1850-1980 Education, 1876-1980 Theme: Educational Development, 1900-1980 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