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NFS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service JANAJN 0 2 1997 National Register of Historic Places OHP Registration Form I 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 (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property ._______________________ _____ _______________ historic name Culver Hotel other names/site number Hunt Hotel 2. Location street & number 9400 Culver Blvd.________;________ D not for publication city or town Culver City____________________ N/A D vicinity state California______ code CA county Los Angeles 90232 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this 0 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 C3 meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D Rationally D statewjde 3D locallyy(D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) signature of certifying official/Titi* / Date State Historic Preservation Officei State of Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property CD meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby/jertify that the property is: Date of Action Ofl entered in the National Register. D See continuation sheet. -l- 3T- D determined eligible for the National Register D See continuation sheet. Q determined not eligible for the National Register. D removed from the National Register. O other, (explain:) _________ Culver Hotel 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 the count.) 0 private S building(s) Contributing Noncontributing D public-local D district 1 u buildings D public-State D site D public-Federal D structure 0 0 sites D object 0 0 structures 0 0 objects 1 0 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) DOMESTIC: Hotel DOMESTIC: Hotel COMMERCE: Business COMMERCE: Business 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) LATE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY REVIVALS: foundation CONCRETE (below grade) Renaissance Revival walls ___ CAST STONE BRICK roof CLAY TILE other WOOD: Windows, cornice METAL: Iron marquee Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Culver Hotel 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.) Architecture ______ D A Property is associated with events that have made Community Planning and Development a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. £3 B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. (x] 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. 1924-1933 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.) 1924 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) Culver, Harry H.________ D C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation D D a cemetery. N/A_________ D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. D F a commemorative property. D G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Architect/Builder within the past 50 years. Curlett and Beelman Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) ?•_ Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the bocks, 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 E State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested D Other State agency D previously listed in the National Register D Federal agency H previously determined eligible by the National H 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 # _____________ Culver Hotel________ Los Angeles, CA__________ 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.) ilVI |3|7,1|3,0,0| 13,716,514,2,01 g __ I I , I , , I ____ I I Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 9\ . I I I . I . I I . I . I . I A\ , I I I , I I I I | , I . | , , | D See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Tract 2444, Block 20, Lot 1, City of Culver City, County of Los Angeles, State of California Boundary Justification The nominated property includes the entire parcel (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) historically associated with the hotel. 11. Form Prepared By name/title Frances Offenhauser and Timothy Brandt__________________________ nrnani7ation Offenhauser/Mekeel Architects___________ date December 9, 1996_________ street & number 8762 Hollovav Drive____________ telephone 310-659-6600______________ city or town _____West Hollywood_____________ state CA____ zjp code 90069_________ 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.) namp. Historic Hollywood Properties Ltd., Louis Catlett, General Partner_______________ street & number c/o 2220 S. Beverly Glen__________ telephone 310-551-0695_______ city or town Los Angeles_________________ state CA_____ 2jp cocje 90064 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 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 20503. NPSFonmlO-900-a OMB Approval No. 102*-001B United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number —Z—— Page ——— Culver Hotel Los Angeles County, CA Description The Culver Hotel, the most prominent building in downtown Culver City, retains its exterior form and features essentially intact from its original construction. Rising six stories amidst a two-story downtown, it is highly visible from all sides. The hotel fills the entire wedge-shaped block formed by Main Street, and Washington and Culver Boulevards. This cast