Menlo Avenue–West Twenty-ninth Street Historic District facts for kids
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Menlo Avenue–West Twenty-ninth Street Historic District
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Signage on Menlo Avenue
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 Location in Los Angeles
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| Location | West Adams, Los Angeles, California |
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| Built | 1896 |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman, Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 87000139 |
| Added to NRHP | February 12, 1987 |
The Menlo Avenue–West Twenty-ninth Street Historic District is a special place in Los Angeles, California. It is found in the North University Park area. This district is known for its amazing old homes. These houses were built starting in 1896. They show off different styles from the past.
This historic area is bordered by West Adams Boulevard to the north. Ellendale is on the east, and West Thirtieth Street is on the south. Vermont Avenue is to the west. The district is famous because its old buildings are very well kept. They show how building styles changed over time. For example, you can see the shift from older Victorian homes to the American Craftsman style. This style became popular in Southern California in the early 1900s. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. This means it is officially recognized as an important historical site.
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Exploring the Historic Homes of Menlo Avenue
The Menlo Avenue–West Twenty-ninth Street Historic District has more than 50 historic houses. These homes show many different building styles from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Let's look at some of the most interesting ones.
Unique Architectural Styles
Many homes here are great examples of different architectural designs.
Craftsman and Tudor Influences
- House at 2630 South Menlo Avenue: This house was built around 1899. It has a Craftsman style with a unique, uneven front. It also has a medium-sloped roof.
- House at 2631 South Menlo Avenue: Built around 1903, this Craftsman-style home has a square shape. It features special Tudor details. The first floor is made of cut stone. The second floor has shingles. These details make it stand out among the Craftsman homes.
- House at 2663 South Menlo Avenue: This house was built around 1896. It shows how Tudor styles influenced Craftsman homes. It has a mostly even front and a steeply sloped roof.
Classical and Shingle Style Homes
- House at 2643 South Menlo Avenue: This large house was built in 1903. It was designed by famous architects Hunt and Eager. It has a square shape and shows Classical Revival style. The roof is steep and flat on top, with a decorative railing.
- House at 2679 South Menlo Avenue: Built around 1901, this home is a "Classic Box" design. It has a square shape and Classical influences. The first owner was Florence Scarborough, a famous singer. Her husband, James Scarborough, was a lawyer.
- House at 2803 South Menlo Avenue: This house was built around 1897. It is said to be influenced by the shingle-style. It has a pyramid-shaped roof. It also has a porch set back with two columns.
- House at 2811–2813 South Menlo Avenue: This home was built in 1898. It has wooden boards on the first floor and shingles on the second. Its design is in the shingle style. It has a unique two-story gable that sticks out.
- House at 2827 South Menlo Avenue: Built in 1898, this is a great example of shingle-style architecture. It has a square shape. Key features include a steep roof on the right side. There is also a front gable over the entrance porch.
Other Notable Houses
- House at 2646 South Menlo Avenue: This two-story house was built around 1897. It has a unique and mixed design.
- House at 2666 South Menlo Avenue: Built around 1897, this house has a mix of Craftsman, shingle, and Richardsonian styles.
- House at 2706 South Menlo Avenue: This house, built in 1904, is a good example of Craftsman style. It also has elements that look like an Alpine chalet.
- House at 2712 South Menlo Avenue: This two-story home was built around 1897. It shows a simpler Classical Revival style. It has an uneven front and a high, sloped roof.
- House at 2723 South Menlo Avenue: This two-story house might be the oldest on Menlo Avenue, built around 1897. It is a well-preserved Victorian house with Italianate influences.
- House at 2801 South Menlo Avenue: Built before 1901, this home has a steep roof. It also has a long front porch with round columns.
- House at 2833 South Menlo Avenue: This house, built around 1899, has an uneven front. It features a Dutch gambrel roof and a porch with classical columns. The first person to live here was Jennie V. Mitchell, a notable pioneer.
- House at 2615 Ellendale Place: This two-story Spanish Colonial Revival house was built around 1908. It is located at a corner. It later became a fraternity house for the USC chapter of Alpha Gamma Omega. It then became a sorority house.
- House at 2832 Menlo Avenue: This two-story brick and wood home was built around 1908. It is located in the historic housing district. This house was used in several scenes in the 2004 film National Treasure.
Gallery of Houses
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Signage marking the district
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2630 S. Menlo Ave.
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2631 S. Menlo Ave.
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2643 S. Menlo Ave.
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2646 S. Menlo Ave.
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2663 S. Menlo Ave.
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2666 S. Menlo Ave.
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2679 S. Menlo Ave.
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2706 S. Menlo Ave.
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2707–2709 S. Menlo Ave.
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2712 S. Menlo Ave.
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2713 S. Menlo Ave.
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2723 S. Menlo Ave.
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2801 S. Menlo Ave.
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2824 S. Menlo Ave.
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2833 S. Menlo Ave.
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2615 Ellendale Place
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