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Individual Resources

Primary Address: 6901 N AMIGO AVE

Name:

Year built: 1920

Architectural style: Vernacular

Context 1:

Context: Residential Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980

Sub context: No Sub-context

Theme: Early Residential Development, 1880-1930

Sub theme: Early Single-Family Residential Development, 1880-1930

Property type: Residential

Property sub type: Single-Family Residence

Criteria: A/1/1

Status code: 3S;3CS;5S3

Reason: 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.

Primary Address: 6934 N AMIGO AVE

Name:

Year built: 1929

Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival

Context 1:







Criteria: A/1/1


Reason: Significant as representing the earliest pattern of development in the area. A rare, remaining example

of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda.



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Primary Address: 16033 W ARMINTA ST

Name:

Year built: 1949

Architectural style: Industrial, Utilitarian

Context 1:

Context: Industrial Development, 1850-1980


Theme: Industrial Design and Engineering, 1887-1965

Sub theme: No SubTheme

Property type: Industrial

Property sub type: Quonset Hut

Criteria: C/3/3

Status code: QQQ

Reason: Intact example of a Quonset hut; Quonset huts will be evaluated as a group pending further research

and analysis.

Primary Address: 18163 W ARMINTA ST

Name:

Year built: 1926

Architectural style: Craftsman

Context 1:







Criteria: A/1/1






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Primary Address: 7012 N BAIRD AVE

Name:

Year built: 1927


Context 1:







Criteria: A/1/1




Primary Address: 7045 N BAIRD AVE

Other Address: 7047 N BAIRD AVE

Name:

Year built: 1926


Context 1:







Criteria: A/1/1






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Primary Address: 7550 N BALBOA BLVD

Other Address: 7556 N BALBOA BLVD 16852 W SATICOY ST

Name:

Year built: 1940

Architectural style: Moderne, Streamline

Context 1:

Context: Commercial Development, 1850-1980


Theme: Commercial Development and the Automobile, 1910-1980

Sub theme: The Car and Car Services, 1910-1960s

Property type: Commercial - Auto Related

Property sub type: Gas/Service Station

Criteria: A/C; 1/3; 1/3

Status code: 3CS;5S3

Reason: 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.

Primary Address: 6632 N BOTHWELL ROAD

Name:

Year built: 1951

Architectural style: Minimal Traditional

Context 1:

Context: Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980


Theme: Residential Properties Associated with the Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980

Sub theme: Residential Properties Associated with Significant Persons in the Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980



Criteria: B/2/2

Status code: 7SQ

Reason: 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.



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Primary Address: 15464 W CABRITO ROAD

Other Address: 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

Name: Sound City Studios

Year built: 1965

Architectural style: Commercial, Vernacular; Modern, Mid-Century

Context 1:



Theme: Industrial Properties Associated with the Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980

Sub theme: Recording Industry, 1925-1980

Property type: Industrial

Property sub type: Recording Studio

Criteria: A/1/1


Reason: 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.

Primary Address: 7338 N CANBY AVE

Other Address: 7337 N DARBY AVE

Name: American Legion Hall Post No. 308

Year built: 1962


Context 1:

Context: Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980

Sub context: Social Clubs and Organizations, 1850-1980

Theme: Fraternal Clubs and Organizations, 1850-1980


Property type: Institutional - Social Clubs/Meeting Halls

Property sub type: Social Club

Criteria: A/1/1

Status code: 7SQ



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program. However, the building has been extensively altered and does not retain sufficient integrity

to convey its significance.

Primary Address: 7601 N CANBY AVE

Other Address: 18437 W SATICOY ST

Name: Reseda Medical Circle

Year built: 1963

Architectural style: Modern, Mid-Century; Googie

Context 1:

Context: Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980

Sub context: L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980

Theme: Post-War Modernism, 1946-1976

Sub theme: Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1970

Property type: Institutional

Property sub type: No Sub-Type

Criteria: C/3/3


Reason: Excellent example of a Mid-Century Modern-style medical office building with Googie/Expressionistic

features. Retains the essential character-defining features of the style.

Primary Address: 7136 N DARBY AVE

Other Address: 7122 N DARBY AVE 7126 N DARBY AVE 7130 N DARBY AVE

Name: Department of Water and Power Distributing Station No. 24

Year built: 1960

Architectural style: Modern, Mid-Century

Context 1:


Sub context: Government Infrastructure and Services, 1850-1980

Theme: Municipal Water and Power, 1916-1980

Sub theme: Distributing and Receiving Stations, 1916-1980

Property type: Institutional - Infrastructure

Property sub type: Distributing Station

Criteria: A/1/1

Status code: QQQ

Reason: 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.



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Primary Address: 18240 W ERWIN ST

Name:

Year built: 1911

Architectural style: American Foursquare

Context 1:







Criteria: A/1/1



of an intact 1910s farm house in Reseda.

Primary Address: 18702 W ERWIN ST

Name:

Year built: 1926

Architectural style: Tudor Revival

Context 1:







Criteria: A/1/1



of an intact 1920s residence in the Reseda area.



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Primary Address: 18916 W GAULT ST

Name:

Year built: 1923


Context 1:







Criteria: A/1/1



of an intact early 1920s residence in Reseda.

Primary Address: 18952 W GAULT ST

Name:

Year built: 1927


Context 1:







Criteria: A/1/1






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Primary Address: 7446 N HESPERIA AVE

Name:

Year built: 1922


Context 1:







Criteria: A/1/1




Primary Address: 18625 W INGOMAR ST

Name:

Year built: 1923


Context 1:







Criteria: A/1/1






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Primary Address: 19040 W INGOMAR ST

Name:

Year built: 1920


Context 1:







Criteria: A/1/1




Primary Address: 19030 W KESWICK ST

Other Address: 19032 W KESWICK ST

Name:

Year built: 1930


Context 1:







Criteria: A/1/1



of an intact 1930 residence on a large lot in Reseda.



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Primary Address: 6751 N LOUISE AVE

Name: Fire Station No. 100

Year built: 1960

Architectural style: International

Context 1:



Theme: Municipal Fire Stations, 1900-1980

Sub theme: Post WWII Fire Stations, 1947-1960

Property type: Institutional - Government

Property sub type: Fire Station

Criteria: A/1/1


Reason: 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.

Primary Address: 6553 N ODESSA AVE

Name:

Year built: 1927


Context 1:







Criteria: A/1/1



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.



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Primary Address: 7443 N PASO ROBLES AVE

Name:

Year built: 1950

Architectural style: Minimal Traditional

Context 1:



Theme: Residential Properties Associated with the Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980

Sub theme: Residential Properties Associated with Significant Persons in the Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980



Criteria: B/2/2

Status code: 7SQ


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.

Primary Address: 16320 W RAYMER ST

Other Address: 16330 W RAYMER ST

Name: Ninety-fourth Aero Squadron Headquarters Restaurant

Year built: 1973


Context 1:



Theme: Commercial Identity, 1850-1980


Property type: Commercial


Criteria: A/1/1

Status code: 5S3

Reason: 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.



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Primary Address: 6616 N RESEDA BLVD

Name: The Anchor

Year built: 1964

Architectural style: Commercial, Vernacular

Context 1:







Criteria: A/1/1

Status code: 5S3

Reason: 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.


Other Address: 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

Name: Arby's Roast Beef Sign

Year built: 1969

Architectural style: Not Applicable

Context 1:



Theme: Commercial Signs, 1906-1980

Sub theme: Pylons, Poles, Stantions, and Billboards, 1920-1980

Property type: Commercial - Sign

Property sub type: Freestanding Pylon

Criteria: A/1/1

Status code: 5S3

Reason: 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.



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Name:

Year built: 1971


Context 1:



Theme: Restaurants, 1880-1980


Property type: Commercial - Food

Property sub type: Walk-up/Stand

Criteria: A/1/1&C/3/3


Reason: 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.


Other Address: 7921 N RESEDA BLVD

Name: Tahitian Village

Year built: 1964

Architectural style: Tiki/Polynesian

Context 1:



Theme: Exotic Revivals, 1900-1980

Sub theme: Tiki/Polynesian, 1948-1969


Property sub type: Multi-Family Residence

Criteria: C/3/3


Reason: Excellent example of a Tiki/Polynesian-style courtyard apartment in Reseda. Retains the essential

character-defining features of the style.



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Primary Address: 15540 W ROSCOE BLVD

Other Address: 8256 N ORION AVE 15554 W ROSCOE BLVD

Name: Denny's

Year built: 1967

Architectural style: Googie

Context 1:




Sub theme: Googie, 1935-1969



Criteria: C/3/3


Reason: 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:







Criteria: A/1/1


Reason: 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.



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Primary Address: 16625 W SATICOY ST

Other Address: 16623 W SATICOY ST 16629 W SATICOY ST 16631 W SATICOY ST

16639 W SATICOY ST

Name:

Year built: 1959


Context 1:







Criteria: C/3/3


Reason: Excellent example of a Mid-Century Modern-style office building in West Van Nuys. Retains the

essential character-defining features of the style.



Name: Harvey's Restaurant; Heart's Coffee Shop

Year built: 1954


Context 1:



Theme: Restaurants, 1880-1980


Property type: Commercial - Food

Property sub type: Diner

Criteria: A/1/1 & C/3/3


Reason: 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.



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Name: Ben's Liquor Sign

Year built: 1956


Context 1:




Sub theme: Pylons, Poles, Stantions, and Billboards, 1920-1980


Property sub type: Freestanding Pole

Criteria: A/1/1

Status code: 5S3

Reason: 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.


Name: Al's Drive In Liquor sign

Year built: 1951


Context 1:




Sub theme: Projecting Blade Signs, 1906-1980


Property sub type: Projecting Blade Sign


Status code: 5S3

Reason: 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.



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Primary Address: 16844 W SHERMAN WAY

Other Address: 7150 N BALBOA BLVD 16848 W SHERMAN WAY 16852 W SHERMAN WAY

Name:

Year built: 1960


Context 1:




Sub theme: Googie, 1935-1969



Criteria: C/3/3


Reason: Excellent example of a modest Googie-style commercial building (donut shop) in Van Nuys. Retains all

essential character-defining features of the style.


Name: Firestone

Year built: 1955


Context 1:







Criteria: A/1/1

Status code: 5S3

Reason: 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.



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Context 2:




Sub theme: The Car and Car Services, 1910-1960s


Property sub type: Car Repair

Criteria: A/C; 1/3; 1/3


Reason: 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.


Other Address: 18117 W SHERMAN WAY 18125 W SHERMAN WAY

Name: St. Catherine of Siena Church

Year built: 1950


Context 1:







Criteria: C/3/3


Reason: Excellent example of a Mid-Century Modern-style church in Reseda. Retains the essential character-

defining features of the style.


Name: Metropolitan Savings and Loan

Year built: 1961

Architectural style: Modern, Mid-Century; Expressionist

Context 1:



Theme: Banks and Financial Institutions, 1870-1980


Property type: Commercial - Finance



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Property sub type: Bank/Saving & Loan


Status code: QQQ

Reason: 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.


Other Address: 18441 W SHERMAN WAY 18443 W SHERMAN WAY 18445 W SHERMAN WAY

Name: Reseda Theater

Year built: 1948


Context 1:

Context: Other Context, 1850-1980


Theme: Event or Series of Events, 1850-1980




Criteria: A/1/1


Reason: 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.



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Other Address: 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

Name:

Year built: 1916

Architectural style: Commercial, Vernacular

Context 1:



Theme: Neighborhood Commercial Development, 1875-1960

Sub theme: Early Neighborhood Commercial Development, 1880-1930



Criteria: A/1/1

Status code: 7SQ


program. However, the building has been extensively altered and does not retain sufficient integrity

to convey its significance.


Other Address: 19300 W SHERMAN WAY

Name: Lorenzen Mortuary

Year built: 1952


Context 1:



Theme: Mortuaries and Funeral Homes, 1920-1980



Property sub type: Mortuary/Funeral Home

Criteria: C/3/3


Reason: Excellent example of a mortuary in Reseda; retains all essential characteristics of the property type.

Its use as a mortuary ended in 2014.



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Other Address: 19401 W SHERMAN WAY 19409 W SHERMAN WAY

Name: Department of Water and Power Distributing Station No. 90

Year built: 1960


Context 1:



Theme: Municipal Water and Power, 1916-1980

Sub theme: Distributing and Receiving Stations, 1916-1980

Property type: Institutional - Infrastructure

Property sub type: Distributing Station

Criteria: A/1/1

Status code: QQQ

Reason: 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: 18236 W STRATHERN ST

Name: Reseda Church

Year built: 1942

Architectural style: American Colonial Revival

Context 1:



Theme: American Colonial Revival, 1895-1960

Sub theme: American Colonial Revival, Late, 1940-1960



Criteria: C/3/3


Reason: 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.



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Primary Address: 16435 W VANOWEN ST

Name: Alta Dena Market

Year built: 1960


Context 1:




Sub theme: Commercial Drive-thru, 1920-1980


Property sub type: Drive-thru Dairy



Reason: 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.


Name: St. Michael Antiochean Church

Year built: 1954


Context 1:







Criteria: C/3/3


Reason: Excellent example of a Mid-Century Modern, A-frame church in West Van Nuys. Retains all essential

character-defining features of the style.



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Name:

Year built: 1917


Context 1:







Criteria: A/1/1



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.


Name: West Valley Municipal Building

Year built: 1957

Architectural style: International; Modern, Mid-Century

Context 1:



Theme: Government Administration Buildings and Centers, 1904-1970

Sub theme: Post WWII Branch City Halls and Administration Centers, 1957-1970


Property sub type: Branch City Hall/Administrative Center

Criteria: A/1/1


Reason: 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.



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Other Address: 6732 N AURA AVE 6750 N AURA AVE 19320 W VANOWEN ST

Name: Lucky 7 Liquor sign

Year built: 1953


Context 1:




Sub theme: Projecting Blade Signs, 1906-1980


Property sub type: Projecting Blade Sign


Status code: 5S3

Reason: 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.

Primary Address: 6821 N WHITE OAK AVE

Other Address: 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

Name: Nikki's Burgers; Zig's Char Broiler

Year built: 1955


Context 1:








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Criteria: A/1/1

Status code: 5S3

Reason: 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.

Primary Address: 7921 N WOODLEY AVE

Other Address: 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

Name: Fire Station No. 90

Year built: 1957


Context 1:



Theme: Municipal Fire Stations, 1900-1980

Sub theme: Post WWII Fire Stations, 1947-1960


Property sub type: Fire Station

Criteria: A/1/1


Reason: 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.



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Primary Address: 19451 W WYANDOTTE ST

Other Address: 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

Name: Sven Lokrantz Special Education Center

Year built: 1961


Context 1:







Criteria: C/3/3


Reason: Excellent example of Mid-Century Modern institutional architecture, designed by notable local

architect Sidney Eisenshtat.

Context 2:


Sub context: Education, 1876-1980

Theme: Educational Development, 1900-1980


Property type: Institutional - Education


Criteria: A/1/1


Reason: 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.

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