National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This Form Is for Use in Nominating Or Requesting Determinations for Individual Properties and Districts
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NPS Form 1 0-900 OMB No. 1 024-001 8 (Oct.1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places 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 any 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 (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1 . Name of Property _________________________________________ ________ historic name Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles __________________ other names/site number ___________________________________ _______ _ 2. Location street & number 5209 Wilshire Boulevard___________ NA n not for publication city or town Los Angeles_____________________ ___NA|~~I vicinity state California__________ code CA county Los Angeles. code 037_ zip code 90036 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the design authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1986, as amended, I hereby certify that this El nomination O request f del srmination of eligibYitylmeBts the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic meets the procedural arid professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property E3 meets [Jldoe not meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant Q nationally D statewid Ic sally. ( n See confinuBtiori sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date California Office of Historic preservation State or Federal agency and^bureau In my opinion, the property C] meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. ( d See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting or other official Date State or Federal agency and bureau II 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby^ertify that this property is: 5/entered in the National Register D See continuation sheet. D determined eligible for the National Register D See continuation sheet. D determined not eligible for the National Register D removed from the National Register D other (explain): __________ Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles Los Angeles, California Name of Property County and State 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as (Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in count.) apply) £<] private 13 building(s) Contributing Noncontributing D public-local D district d public-State D site 1 buildings D public-Federal D structure sites D object structures objects 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 N/A N/A 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) COMMERCE/TRADE Financial Institution COMMERCE/TRADE Business 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) MODERN MOVEMENT Art Deco foundation Concrete walls Concrete, Terra Cotta roof Composition other Metal Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles 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.) D A Property is associated with events that have made Architecture a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. [3 C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics 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. 1929 D D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations Significant Dates (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) 1929 Property is: D A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person D B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) N/A C] C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation D D a cemetery. N/A D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. O F a commemorative property Architect/Builder Clements, Stiles O. C3 G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Morgan, Octavius within the past 50 years. Walls, John A. 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: EH preliminary determination of individual listing (36 £3 State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested d Other State Agency D previously listed in the National Register D Federal Agency ^ Previously determined eligible by the National d Local Government Register D University D designated a National Historic Landmark D Other D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: # ______________ d recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles Los Angeles, California Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property Less than one acre UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 1 MX 336SX4C Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 11 376100 3769690 I I 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 Johnson McAvoy/Managing Principal and Jessica N. Ritz/Preservation Planner organization Historic Resources Group date street & number 1728 North Whitley Avenue __ telephone (323) 469-2349 city or town Los Angeles__________ 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 5209 Wilshire Boulevard, LLC __ ___ __ street & number 5209 Wilshire Boulevard telephone (323)965-2130 city or town Los Angeles state CA __ zip code 90036 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 1 Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles 5209 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California Section 7: Description The Art Deco style building originally known as the Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles at 5209 Wilshire Boulevard is located on the north side of the street near the intersection of La Brea Avenue. A one-story commercial building with mezzanine level, the structure abuts a multistory tower originally known as the E. Clem Wilson Building on the west, with a driveway and fast food restaurant located to the east, and rear (north) facing Carling Way, a named alley, and an adjacent parking lot. The former bank building was designed in the Art Deco style by Morgan, Walls and Clements, and its primary fa9ade showcases black and