NPS Form 10-900 ^_ OMB No 1024-0018 (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 CompleTfi&iilaiiQjal Register 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, an 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 ._MGEL,s__FLiGiiT_RAiLWAY______________________________________ other names/site number ________________________________________________ 2. Location street & number Hill street N/A a not for publication City or town Los Angeles vicinity State California code CA county Los Angeles code zip code 90013 3. State/Federal Agency Certification I As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this ^nomination ; D request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places 1 and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property^ meets D does not meet the i National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant d nationally D statewide 29 locally. (D See AoYitmuation rsheejifor additional comments) I Signature of certifying official/Title X Date ' State Historic Preservation Officer j State or Federal Agency and bureau In my opinion, the property O meets O 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 4. National Park Service Certification hereby certify that this property is: / Signature of the Keepe Date of Action V^I^ntered in the National Register dSee continuation sheet, ^determined eligible for the National Register dSee continuation sheet, ^determined not eligible for the National Register C3 removed from the National Register dother (explain): ———————————————— 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 the count.) Contributing Noncontributing a private c building(s) ^ public-local G district __l_________0___________ buildings a public-State a site 0___________Q______________ sites n public-Federal % structure a object _3__________1__________ structures __Q____________Q______________ objects 4 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) 0 6, Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Transportation/rail-related Transportation/rail-related 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals: foundation concrete Beaux Arts Other: Incline Railway roof station house: asphalt composition cars: painted canvas__________________ walls cars: wood_________________________ station house: wood, cast stone Other cars: metal decorative trim station house and arch: cast stone__________ columns, ornamental elements; metal trim Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) See continuation sheets Angels Flight Railwa- CA_ 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 for (Enter categories from instructions) National Register listing) Transportation______ engineering a A Property is associated with events that have made a Architecture significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. c B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. a C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a Period of Significance 1905- c.1950 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 individual distinction. n D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield information Significant Dates important in prehistory or history. 19Q5 - current cars constructed______________ 1910 - construction of arch and station house Criteria Considerations 1913 - tracks and trestle modified (Mark "X" in all the boxes that apply.) n A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) N/A ® B removed from its original location. Cultural Affiliation DC a birthplace or a grave. N/A a D a cemetery. Architect/Builder a E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. 1905 - Mercereau Bridge & Construction Company 1910 - Train & Williams n F a commemorative property. a G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. 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: n preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) a State Historic Preservation Office has been requested n Other State agency a previously listed in the National Register a Federal agency u previously determined eligible for the National Register is Local government n designated a National Historic Landmark 2 University a recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey n Other # CA-337 Name of repository: recorded by Historic American Engineering Record Angels Flight Railway____ . Los__ Angeles, CA. Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property. UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) 3 L_U Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I 4 | | | I I I I I I 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 organization Historic Resources Group_______________ date February 9. 2000 street & number 1728 whitley Avenue_____________________ telephone (323) 469-2349 city or town LOS Angeles__._______________ state CA______ zip code 9002R___ 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 the SHPO or FPO.) name City of Los Angeles/John Welborne, Angels Flight Operating Company, LLC (Lessee) street & number 434 South Plymouth Blvd._______________telephone (323) 935-1914 City or town Los Angeles___________.______________ State _CA__.___ Zip code 90020-4708 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 listings. 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 the time for reviewing instruction 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 Project (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. NPS Form 10-900-a OMB No. 1024-00108 (Aug. 1986) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section 7 Page 1 Angels Flight Railway _____________________________________________________Los Angeles , California____________ Architectural Description Summary Angels Flight is an incline railway on the eastern slope of Bunker Hill in downtown Los Angeles. It consists of an inclined track carried on trestles; a Beaux Arts wood and