6- NFS Form 10-900 OMBNo. 1024-0018 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service RECEIVED 2280 National Register of Historic Places Registration Form JUN - 1 ZOO/ h ow to Complete the in the appropriate box or hotai iplicable." 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 Southwest Museum (Amendment)_____________________________ other names/site number _______________________________________ 2. Location street & number 234 Museum Drive N/A D not for publication city or town Los Angeles N/A|~l vicinity state California code CA county Los Angeles code 037 zip code 90065 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1986, as amended, I hereby certify that this D nomination D request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property D meets D does not meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant d nationally D statewide D locally. ( Q See continuation 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 D meets Q 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 I hereby certify that this property is: Date of Action Vfid entered in the National Register D See continuation sheet. O determined eligible for the National Register [D See continuation sheet. CI determined not eligible for the National Register D removed from the National Register CH other (explain): ________ Southwest Museum (Amendment) Los Anaeles. 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 the count.) Contributing Noncontributing ^ private E3 building(s) 1_________________ buildings n public-local [U district ____________________ sites n public-State Dsite ____________________ structures n public-Federal H] structure ____________________ objects [D object 1 Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously listed in (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) the National Register N/A 1 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Recreation and Culture - Museum Recreation and Culture - Museum 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) foundation roof walls other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Southwest Museum (Amendment) Los Angeles. 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 (Enter categories from instructions) for National Register listing) Education E<3 A Property is associated with events that have made Archaeology a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. f~lC 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. 1912-1955 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.) 1941 Property is: D A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person CI B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) d C a birthplace or a grave. Cultural Affiliation HH D a cemetery. [Z| E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. D F a commemorative property. Architect/Builder n G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Kaufmann. Gordon B. 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 (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 D preliminary determination of individual listing (36 D State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested. D Other State agency E<] previously listed in the National Register O Federal agency D previously determined eligible by the National D Local government Register O 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 # Los Anaeles. G County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 1 _ _____ ______ 3 _ _____ _____ 2 _____ ______ 4 _ _____ ____ D 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 David Burton. Director of Government Affairs organization Autrv National Center______________________ date January 19. 2007 street & number 4700 Western Heritage Way_______________ telephone 323-667-2000 city or town Los Angeles________________________ state CA zip code 90027-1462 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 David Burton. Director of Government Affairs. Autrv National Center_________________ street & number 4700 Western Heritage Way_______________ telephone 323-667-2000______ city or town Los Angeles________________________ state CA zip code 90027-1462________ 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 etseq.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including the 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 Project (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. NPSForm10-900-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 3 Page i Southwest Museum Amendment, Los Angeles, California As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1986, as amended, I hereby certify that this Amendment meets the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered as nationally significant under Criterion A in the areas of education and archaeology. Milford Way lie , FAIA Date State Historic Preserv tion Officer California Office of His Dric Preservation State and Federal age cy and bureau Southwest Museum (Additional Documentation) Los Angeles County, CA 04000185 -/ Accept Additional Documentation yt Signaure/he Keeper Date NFS 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 Southwest Museum, Los Angeles, California Presented here is information for the Southwest Museum National Register Form to supplement the existing description and expand the period of significance. A recent review of the Southwest Museum archives and a survey conducted of the Southwest Museum's spaces and