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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:
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 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
Sub context: No Sub-context
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:
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 the area. A rare, remaining example
of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda.
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Primary Address: 7012 N BAIRD AVE
Name:
Year built: 1927
Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival
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 the area. A rare, remaining example
of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda.
Primary Address: 7045 N BAIRD AVE
Other Address: 7047 N BAIRD AVE
Name:
Year built: 1926
Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival
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 the area. A rare, remaining example
of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda.
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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
Sub context: No Sub-context
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
Sub context: No Sub-context
Theme: Residential Properties Associated with the Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980
Sub theme: Residential Properties Associated with Significant Persons in the Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980
Property type: Residential
Property sub type: Single-Family Residence
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:
Context: Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
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
Status code: 3S;3CS;5S3
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
Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival
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
Sub theme: No SubTheme
Property type: Institutional - Social Clubs/Meeting Halls
Property sub type: Social Club
Criteria: A/1/1
Status code: 7SQ
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Reason: 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.
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
Status code: 3S;3CS;5S3
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:
Context: Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
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:
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 the area. A rare, remaining example
of an intact 1910s farm house in Reseda.
Primary Address: 18702 W ERWIN ST
Name:
Year built: 1926
Architectural style: Tudor Revival
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 the area. A rare, remaining example
of an intact 1920s residence in the Reseda area.
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Primary Address: 18916 W GAULT ST
Name:
Year built: 1923
Architectural style: Craftsman
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 the area. A rare, remaining example
of an intact early 1920s residence in Reseda.
Primary Address: 18952 W GAULT ST
Name:
Year built: 1927
Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival
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 the area. A rare, remaining example
of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda.
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Primary Address: 7446 N HESPERIA AVE
Name:
Year built: 1922
Architectural style: Craftsman
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 the area. A rare, remaining example
of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda.
Primary Address: 18625 W INGOMAR ST
Name:
Year built: 1923
Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival
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 the area. A rare, remaining example
of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda.
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Primary Address: 19040 W INGOMAR ST
Name:
Year built: 1920
Architectural style: Craftsman
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 the area. A rare, remaining example
of an intact 1920s residence in Reseda.
Primary Address: 19030 W KESWICK ST
Other Address: 19032 W KESWICK ST
Name:
Year built: 1930
Architectural style: Craftsman
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 the area. A rare, remaining example
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:
Context: Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
Sub context: Government Infrastructure and Services, 1850-1980
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
Status code: 3S;3CS;5S3
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
Architectural style: Tudor Revival
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: 3CS;5S3
Reason: Significant as representing the earliest pattern of development in the area. A rare, remaining example
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:
Context: Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
Theme: Residential Properties Associated with the Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980
Sub theme: Residential Properties Associated with Significant Persons in the Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980
Property type: Residential
Property sub type: Single-Family Residence
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 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
Architectural style: Tudor Revival
Context 1:
Context: Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
Theme: Commercial Identity, 1850-1980
Sub theme: No SubTheme
Property type: Commercial
Property sub type: No Sub-Type
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:
Context: Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
Theme: Commercial Identity, 1850-1980
Sub theme: No SubTheme
Property type: Commercial
Property sub type: No Sub-Type
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.
Primary Address: 6850 N RESEDA BLVD
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:
Context: Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
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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Primary Address: 7615 N RESEDA BLVD
Name:
Year built: 1971
Architectural style: Modern, Mid-Century; Googie
Context 1:
Context: Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
Theme: Restaurants, 1880-1980
Sub theme: No SubTheme
Property type: Commercial - Food
Property sub type: Walk-up/Stand
Criteria: A/1/1&C/3/3
Status code: 3CS;5S3
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.
Primary Address: 7923 N RESEDA BLVD
Other Address: 7921 N RESEDA BLVD
Name: Tahitian Village
Year built: 1964
Architectural style: Tiki/Polynesian
Context 1:
Context: Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
Theme: Exotic Revivals, 1900-1980
Sub theme: Tiki/Polynesian, 1948-1969
Property type: Residential
Property sub type: Multi-Family Residence
Criteria: C/3/3
Status code: 3S;3CS;5S3
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:
Context: Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Sub context: L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Theme: Post-War Modernism, 1946-1976
Sub theme: Googie, 1935-1969
Property type: Commercial
Property sub type: No Sub-Type
Criteria: C/3/3
Status code: 3CS;5S3
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:
Context: Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
Theme: Commercial Identity, 1850-1980
Sub theme: No SubTheme
Property type: Commercial
Property sub type: No Sub-Type
Criteria: A/1/1
Status code: 3CS;5S3
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
Architectural style: Modern, Mid-Century
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: Commercial
Property sub type: No Sub-Type
Criteria: C/3/3
Status code: 3S;3CS;5S3
Reason: Excellent example of a Mid-Century Modern-style office building in West Van Nuys. Retains the
essential character-defining features of the style.
Primary Address: 16916 W SATICOY ST
Other Address: 16918 W SATICOY ST
Name: Harvey's Restaurant; Heart's Coffee Shop
Year built: 1954
Architectural style: Googie
Context 1:
Context: Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
Theme: Restaurants, 1880-1980
Sub theme: No SubTheme
Property type: Commercial - Food
Property sub type: Diner
Criteria: A/1/1 & C/3/3
Status code: 3CS;5S3
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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Primary Address: 17759 W SATICOY ST
Other Address: 17761 W SATICOY ST
Name: Ben's Liquor Sign
Year built: 1956
Architectural style: Not Applicable
Context 1:
Context: Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
Theme: Commercial Signs, 1906-1980
Sub theme: Pylons, Poles, Stantions, and Billboards, 1920-1980
Property type: Commercial - Sign
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.
Primary Address: 18444 W SATICOY ST
Name: Al's Drive In Liquor sign
Year built: 1951
Architectural style: Not Applicable
Context 1:
Context: Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
Theme: Commercial Signs, 1906-1980
Sub theme: Projecting Blade Signs, 1906-1980
Property type: Commercial - Sign
Property sub type: Projecting Blade Sign
Criteria: A/1/1 & C/3/3
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
Architectural style: Googie
Context 1:
Context: Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Sub context: L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Theme: Post-War Modernism, 1946-1976
Sub theme: Googie, 1935-1969
Property type: Commercial
Property sub type: No Sub-Type
Criteria: C/3/3
Status code: 3S;3CS;5S3
Reason: Excellent example of a modest Googie-style commercial building (donut shop) in Van Nuys. Retains all
essential character-defining features of the style.
Primary Address: 18051 W SHERMAN WAY
Name: Firestone
Year built: 1955
Architectural style: Modern, Mid-Century; Googie
Context 1:
Context: Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
Theme: Commercial Identity, 1850-1980
Sub theme: No SubTheme
Property type: Commercial
Property sub type: No Sub-Type
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:
Context: Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
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: Car Repair
Criteria: A/C; 1/3; 1/3
Status code: 3CS;5S3
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.
Primary Address: 18115 W SHERMAN WAY
Other Address: 18117 W SHERMAN WAY 18125 W SHERMAN WAY
Name: St. Catherine of Siena Church
Year built: 1950
Architectural style: Modern, Mid-Century
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
Status code: 3S;3CS;5S3
Reason: Excellent example of a Mid-Century Modern-style church in Reseda. Retains the essential character-
defining features of the style.
Primary Address: 18160 W SHERMAN WAY
Name: Metropolitan Savings and Loan
Year built: 1961
Architectural style: Modern, Mid-Century; Expressionist
Context 1:
Context: Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
Theme: Banks and Financial Institutions, 1870-1980
Sub theme: No SubTheme
Property type: Commercial - Finance
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Property sub type: Bank/Saving & Loan
Criteria: A/1/1 & C/3/3
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.
Primary Address: 18447 W SHERMAN WAY
Other Address: 18441 W SHERMAN WAY 18443 W SHERMAN WAY 18445 W SHERMAN WAY
Name: Reseda Theater
Year built: 1948
Architectural style: Modern, Mid-Century
Context 1:
Context: Other Context, 1850-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
Theme: Event or Series of Events, 1850-1980
Sub theme: No SubTheme
Property type: Commercial
Property sub type: No Sub-Type
Criteria: A/1/1
Status code: 3CS;5S3
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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Primary Address: 18507 W SHERMAN WAY
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:
Context: Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
Theme: Neighborhood Commercial Development, 1875-1960
Sub theme: Early Neighborhood Commercial Development, 1880-1930
Property type: Commercial
Property sub type: No Sub-Type
Criteria: A/1/1
Status code: 7SQ
Reason: 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.
Primary Address: 19308 W SHERMAN WAY
Other Address: 19300 W SHERMAN WAY
Name: Lorenzen Mortuary
Year built: 1952
Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival
Context 1:
Context: Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
Theme: Mortuaries and Funeral Homes, 1920-1980
Sub theme: No SubTheme
Property type: Commercial
Property sub type: Mortuary/Funeral Home
Criteria: C/3/3
Status code: 3S;3CS;5S3
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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Primary Address: 19411 W SHERMAN WAY
Other Address: 19401 W SHERMAN WAY 19409 W SHERMAN WAY
Name: Department of Water and Power Distributing Station No. 90
Year built: 1960
Architectural style: Modern, Mid-Century
Context 1:
Context: Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
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.
Primary Address: 18236 W STRATHERN ST
Name: Reseda Church
Year built: 1942
Architectural style: American Colonial Revival
Context 1:
Context: Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
Theme: American Colonial Revival, 1895-1960
Sub theme: American Colonial Revival, Late, 1940-1960
Property type: Institutional
Property sub type: No Sub-Type
Criteria: C/3/3
Status code: 3CS;5S3
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
Architectural style: Modern, Mid-Century
Context 1:
Context: Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
Theme: Commercial Development and the Automobile, 1910-1980
Sub theme: Commercial Drive-thru, 1920-1980
Property type: Commercial - Auto Related
Property sub type: Drive-thru Dairy
Criteria: A/1/1 & C/3/3
Status code: 3S;3CS;5S3
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.
Primary Address: 16643 W VANOWEN ST
Name: St. Michael Antiochean Church
Year built: 1954
Architectural style: Modern, Mid-Century
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
Status code: 3S;3CS;5S3
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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Primary Address: 18602 W VANOWEN ST
Name:
Year built: 1917
Architectural style: Craftsman
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: 3CS;5S3
Reason: Significant as representing the earliest pattern of development in the area. A rare, remaining example
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.
Primary Address: 19040 W VANOWEN ST
Name: West Valley Municipal Building
Year built: 1957
Architectural style: International; Modern, Mid-Century
Context 1:
Context: Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
Sub context: 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
Property type: Institutional - Government
Property sub type: Branch City Hall/Administrative Center
Criteria: A/1/1
Status code: 3S;3CS;5S3
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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Primary Address: 19322 W VANOWEN ST
Other Address: 6732 N AURA AVE 6750 N AURA AVE 19320 W VANOWEN ST
Name: Lucky 7 Liquor sign
Year built: 1953
Architectural style: Not Applicable
Context 1:
Context: Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
Theme: Commercial Signs, 1906-1980
Sub theme: Projecting Blade Signs, 1906-1980
Property type: Commercial - Sign
Property sub type: Projecting Blade Sign
Criteria: A/1/1 & C/3/3
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
Architectural style: Modern, Mid-Century
Context 1:
Context: Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context: No Sub-context
Theme: Commercial Identity, 1850-1980
Sub theme: No SubTheme
Property type: Commercial
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Property sub type: No Sub-Type
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
Architectural style: Modern, Mid-Century
Context 1:
Context: Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
Sub context: Government Infrastructure and Services, 1850-1980
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
Status code: 3CS;5S3
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
Architectural style: Modern, Mid-Century
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
Status code: 3S;3CS;5S3
Reason: 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
Sub context: Education, 1876-1980
Theme: Educational Development, 1900-1980
Sub theme: No SubTheme
Property type: Institutional - Education
Property sub type: No Sub-Type
Criteria: A/1/1
Status code: 3S;3CS;5S3
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.