RECEIVED 2280 NPSForm 10-900 OMBNo. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior JWJ22 National Park Service WAT. REGISTER OF HISli- National Register of Historic Places NATIONAL PARK Si Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NFS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property ____________________________________________________ historic name SUBWAY TERMINAL BUILDING_______________________________________ other names/site number 417 METRO____________________________________________ 2. Location ______________________________ street & number 417 S. HILL STREET, 415 S. HILL STREET, 425 S. HILL STREET, N/A not for publication 416 S. OLIVE STREET, 420 S. OLIVE STREET, 424 S. OLIVE STREET city or town LOS ANGELES N/A vicinity state California code CA county LOS ANGELES code 037 zip code 90013 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this 0 nomination n request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Blaces and meets the procedural and professional requirements set for in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property Hi meets d does/iot meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant Q nationally^ D statewide Hi local|M0 (Sea-continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of cerMJng orTiciainme 1 Date / State or Federal agency and bureau ' " v In my opinion, the property D meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. (Q See Continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 1) 4. National Park Service Certification _ /j^O- * hereby certify that the property is: Date of Action 5JJ entered in the National Register. D See continuation sheet. D determined eligible for the National Register. [H See continuation sheet. D determined not eligible for the National Register. D removed from the National Register. D other, (explain:) ________ Subway Terminal Building Los Angeles, CA Name of Property County and State 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in count.) £3 private |EI building(s) Contributing Noncontributing n public-local D district n public-State Q site 1 0 buildings n public-Federal D structure 0 0 sites D object 0 1 structures 0 0 objects 1 1 Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of Contributing resources previously listed (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) in the National Register 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) COMMERCE/TRADE business DOMESTIC multiple dwelling TRANSPORTATION rail-related 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) foundation Concrete LATE 19'" AND 20 m CENTURY REVIVALS Italian Renaissance walls Brick roof Terra Cotta other Stone, Asphalt, Glass Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets. SEE ATTACHED. Subway Terminal Building Los Angeles, California Name of Property County and State 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property (Enter categories from instructions) for National Register listing.) ^ A Property is associated with events that have made Transportation_______ a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. ^ C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics Architecture of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack Period of Significance individual distinction. 1925-1955 D D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations Significant Dates (Mark V in all the boxes that apply.) Property is: 1925 D A owned by a religious institution or used for 1955 religious purposes. Significant Person D B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) N/A n C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation D D a cemetery. N/A O E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. F a commemorative property Architect/Builder D G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Schultze, Leonard within the past 50 years. Weaver, S. Fullerton Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: E3 preliminary determination of individual listing (36 D State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested D Other State Agency n previously listed in the National Register D Federal Agency CH Previously determined eligible by the National LT] Local Government Register D University D designated a National Historic Landmark D Other Q recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: # _______________ D recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # Subway Terminal Building Los Angeles, California Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 1.3 UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 11 384600 3768200 Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing |~J See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title Christy J. McAvoy, Managing Partner; Jessica N. Ritz, Preservation Planner organization Historic Resources Group date November 2, 2005 street & number 1728 North Whitley Avenue telephone (323) 469-2349 city or town Hollywood_________ state CA zip code 90028 Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Maps A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the property. Additional items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items.) Property Owner________________________________________________ (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name Kevin Ratner, FC Subway Terminal Lessor, LLC street & number 949 S. Hope Street ________ telephone (213)488-0010 city or town Los Angeles____ state CA____ zip code 90015 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listing. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.) Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P. O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20303. NPS FORM 10-900-A OMB Approval No 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 5 Subway Terminal Building 417 S. Hill Street Los Angeles County, California Section 7: Description Summary The Subway Terminal Building, located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, was constructed in 1925. The structure is twelve stories in height with a two-story mechanical penthouse on the roof and two subterranean floor levels. It was designed in an Italian Renaissance style by the noted New York-based architectural firm of Schultze & Weaver. The main basement, mezzanine (sub-basement) and ground floor are rectangular in plan. The building is irregular in plan above the ground floor, and the structure