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Individual Resources
Primary Address:
9549 N BALBOA BLVD
Other Address:
9531 N BALBOA BLVD
17015 W PLUMMER ST
17031 W PLUMMER ST
Name:
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Year built:
1966
Architectural style:
Modern, Mid-Century; Byzantine
Context 1:
Context:
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Sub context:
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Theme:
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1976
Sub theme:
Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1970
Property type:
Institutional
Property sub type:
No Sub-Type
Criteria:
C/3/3
Status code:
3CS;5S3
Reason:
Excellent example of Mid-Century Modern institutional architecture in Northridge; work of Los
Angeles architect Harry Harrison. Less than 50 years old and not of exceptional importance; therefore
not eligible for the National Register at the time of the survey.
Context 2:
Context:
Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
Sub context:
Religion and Spirituality, 1850-1980
Theme:
Religion and Spirituality and Ethnic/Cultural Associations, 1850-1980
Sub theme:
No SubTheme
Property type:
Institutional - Religion/Spirituality
Property sub type:
Religious Building
Criteria:
A/1/1
Status code:
3CS;5S3
Reason:
Significant example of institutional development associated with the San Fernando Valley's Greek
community. The church has continuously served as a religious and cultural center for the Valley's
Greek population since its construction in 1966. Less than 50 years of age and not of exceptional
importance; therefore not eligible for the National Register at the time of the survey.
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Primary Address:
9659 N BALBOA BLVD
Name:
Congregational Church of Northridge
Year built:
1961
Architectural style:
Modern, Mid-Century
Context 1:
Context:
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Sub context:
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Theme:
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1976
Sub theme:
Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1970
Property type:
Institutional
Property sub type:
No Sub-Type
Criteria:
C/3/3
Status code:
3S;3CS;5S3
Reason:
Excellent example of Mid-Century Modern institutional architecture in Northridge; work of noted Los
Angeles architects A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons.
Primary Address:
18522 W BRYANT ST
Name:
Year built:
1926
Architectural style:
Craftsman
Context 1:
Context:
Residential Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Early Residential Development, 1880-1930
Sub theme:
Early Single-Family Residential Development, 1880-1930
Property type:
Residential
Property sub type:
Single-Family Residence
Criteria:
A/1/1
Status code:
3CS;5S3
Reason:
Significant as representing the earliest pattern of development in the area; a rare remaining example
of an intact 1920s residence in Northridge. One of few extant resources associated with the early
community of Zelzah. Due to alterations, including window replacement, the residence does not
retain sufficient integrity for listing in the National Register.
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Primary Address:
8719 N CANBY AVE
Other Address:
8725 N CANBY AVE
8727 N CANBY AVE
18441 W PARTHENIA PL
18451 W PARTHENIA PL
Name:
Year built:
1921
Architectural style:
Vernacular
Context 1:
Context:
Industrial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Early Industrial Development, 1880-1945
Sub theme:
No SubTheme
Property type:
Industrial
Property sub type:
No Sub-Type
Criteria:
A/1/1
Status code:
3S;3CS;5S3
Reason:
Rare remaining example of a 1920s industrial building in Northridge; reflects the earliest pattern of
industrial development in the area. One of few extant resources associated with the early community
of Zelzah. The building historically housed a blacksmith shop owned by Zelzah resident W.K. English.
Primary Address:
8803 N CANBY AVE
Other Address:
18425 W GRESHAM ST
Name:
Year built:
1917
Architectural style:
Craftsman
Context 1:
Context:
Residential Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Early Residential Development, 1880-1930
Sub theme:
Early Single-Family Residential Development, 1880-1930
Property type:
Residential
Property sub type:
Single-Family Residence
Criteria:
A/1/1
Status code:
3S;3CS;5S3
Reason:
Significant as representing the earliest pattern of development in the area; a rare remaining example
of an intact 1910s residence in Northridge. One of few extant resources associated with the early
community of Zelzah.
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Context 2:
Context:
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Arts and Crafts Movement, 1895-1930
Sub theme:
Craftsman, 1905-1930
Property type:
Residential
Property sub type:
Single-Family Residence
Criteria:
C/3/3
Status code:
3S;3CS;5S3
Reason:
Excellent example of Craftsman residential architecture in Northridge.
Primary Address:
8813 N CANBY AVE
Name:
Year built:
1914
Architectural style:
Craftsman
Context 1:
Context:
Residential Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Early Residential Development, 1880-1930
Sub theme:
Early Single-Family Residential Development, 1880-1930
Property type:
Residential
Property sub type:
Single-Family Residence
Criteria:
A/1/1
Status code:
3CS;5S3
Reason:
Significant as representing the earliest pattern of development in the area; a rare remaining example
of an intact 1910s residence in Northridge. One of few extant resources associated with the early
community of Zelzah. Due to alterations, including window replacement and modification of the
chimney, the residence does not retain sufficient integrity for listing in the National Register.
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Primary Address:
9832 N CANBY AVE
Name:
Year built:
1959
Architectural style:
Modern, Mid-Century
Context 1:
Context:
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Sub context:
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Theme:
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1976
Sub theme:
Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1970
Property type:
Residential
Property sub type:
No Sub-Type
Criteria:
C/3/3
Status code:
3S;3CS;5S3
Reason:
Excellent example of Mid-Century Modern residential architecture in Northridge.
Primary Address:
18704 W CHASE ST
Name:
Year built:
1914
Architectural style:
Craftsman
Context 1:
Context:
Residential Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Early Residential Development, 1880-1930
Sub theme:
Early Single-Family Residential Development, 1880-1930
Property type:
Residential
Property sub type:
Single-Family Residence
Criteria:
A/1/1
Status code:
3S;3CS;5S3
Reason:
Significant as representing the earliest pattern of development in the area; a rare remaining example
of an intact 1910s residence in Northridge. One of few extant resources associated with the early
community of Zelzah.
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Primary Address:
8730 N DARBY AVE
Name:
Year built:
1917
Architectural style:
Craftsman
Context 1:
Context:
Residential Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Early Residential Development, 1880-1930
Sub theme:
Early Single-Family Residential Development, 1880-1930
Property type:
Residential
Property sub type:
Single-Family Residence
Criteria:
A/1/1
Status code:
3CS;5S3
Reason:
Significant as representing the earliest pattern of development in the area; a rare remaining example
of an intact 1910s residence in Northridge. One of few extant resources associated with the early
community of Zelzah. Due to alterations, including cladding replacement, the residence does not
retain sufficient integrity for listing in the National Register.
Primary Address:
18144 W DEVONSHIRE ST
Name:
Department of Water and Power Granada Hills Distribution Headquarters
Year built:
1963
Architectural style:
Modern, Mid-Century
Context 1:
Context:
Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
Sub context:
Government Infrastructure and Services, 1850-1980
Theme:
Municipal Water and Power, 1916-1980
Sub theme:
Distributing and Receiving Stations, 1916-1980
Property type:
Institutional - Infrastructure
Property sub type:
Distributing Station
Criteria:
A/1/1
Status code:
QQQ
Reason:
Example of a post-World War II Department of Water and Power distributing station; DWP buildings
from this era will be evaluated at a later date pending further research into the postwar building
program.
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Primary Address:
10440 N KEY WEST AVE
Name:
Year built:
1961
Architectural style:
Ranch, Contemporary
Context 1:
Context:
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
The Ranch House, 1930-1975
Sub theme:
Contemporary Custom Ranch House, 1930-1975
Property type:
Residential
Property sub type:
Single-Family Residence
Criteria:
C/3/3
Status code:
3CS;5S3
Reason:
Excellent example of a custom-designed Contemporary Ranch house in Northridge, notable for its
dramatic roofline and quality craftsmanship. Due to alterations, including window replacement, the
residence does not retain sufficient integrity for listing in the National Register.
Primary Address:
18431 W LASSEN ST
Name:
Northridge Woman's Club
Year built:
1961
Architectural style:
Modern, Mid-Century
Context 1:
Context:
Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
Sub context:
Social Clubs and Organizations, 1850-1980
Theme:
Women's Clubs and Organizations, 1850-1980
Sub theme:
No SubTheme
Property type:
Institutional - Social Clubs/Meeting Halls
Property sub type:
Social Club
Criteria:
A/1/1
Status code:
3S;3CS;5S3
Reason:
Significant as the long-term location of an institution that has played an important role in the social
history of Northridge; associated with women’s history in the San Fernando Valley. The institution,
which was organized in 1917 as the Zelzah Woman’s Club, has remained in continuous operation at
this location since 1961, when the present clubhouse was built to accommodate an influx of new
members after World War II.
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Primary Address:
18300 W LEMARSH ST
Other Address:
18250 W DEVONSHIRE ST
10210 N ETIWANDA AVE
10250 N ETIWANDA AVE
Name:
Year built:
1953
Architectural style:
Ranch, Traditional
Context 1:
Context:
Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Residential Properties Associated with the Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980
Sub theme:
Residential Properties Associated with Significant Persons in the Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980
Property type:
Residential
Property sub type:
Single-Family Residence
Criteria:
B/2/2
Status code:
7SQ
Reason:
Several sources indicate that this was the residence of renowned motion picture star Carole Lombard
in the 1930s. Some accounts state that the residence was jointly owned by Lombard and her
husband, Clark Gable, also a renowned motion picture star. However, building permits, corroborated
by aerial images, indicate that the residence was constructed in 1953, well after Lombard had died
and Gable was known to be living at an estate in Encino. The permits indicate that the residence and
ancillary building were constructed for J.B. Moises and make no reference to Lombard or Gable.
Primary Address:
9039 N LINDLEY AVE
Other Address:
9041 N LINDLEY AVE
Name:
Cupid's Hot Dogs
Year built:
1964
Architectural style:
Commercial, Vernacular
Context 1:
Context:
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Commercial Identity, 1850-1980
Sub theme:
No SubTheme
Property type:
Commercial
Property sub type:
No Sub-Type
Criteria:
A/1/1
Status code:
5S3
Reason:
Significant as a long-term location of a business important to the commercial identity of Northridge.
Cupid’s Hot Dogs has been in continuous operation at this location since 1964; though several Cupid's
locations exist, this stands out as the second-oldest operating restaurant in the chain and is one of
only two that remains in its original location. Building is accompanied by a freestanding pole sign with
a heart-shaped face and neon illumination. The property appears to meet local criteria only and may
not meet significance thresholds for National Register or California Register eligibility.
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Primary Address:
18343 W NAPA ST
Name:
Year built:
1926
Architectural style:
Craftsman
Context 1:
Context:
Residential Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Early Residential Development, 1880-1930
Sub theme:
Early Single-Family Residential Development, 1880-1930
Property type:
Residential
Property sub type:
Single-Family Residence
Criteria:
A/1/1
Status code:
3CS;5S3
Reason:
Significant as representing the earliest pattern of development in the area; a rare remaining example
of an intact 1920s residence in Northridge. One of few extant resources associated with the early
community of Zelzah. Due to alterations, including modification of the porch, the residence does not
retain sufficient integrity for listing in the National Register.
Primary Address:
16923 W NORDHOFF ST
Name:
Department of Water and Power Distributing Station No. 131
Year built:
1950
Architectural style:
Modern, Mid-Century
Context 1:
Context:
Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
Sub context:
Government Infrastructure and Services, 1850-1980
Theme:
Municipal Water and Power, 1916-1980
Sub theme:
Distributing and Receiving Stations, 1916-1980
Property type:
Institutional - Infrastructure
Property sub type:
Distributing Station
Criteria:
A/1/1
Status code:
QQQ
Reason:
Example of a post-World War II Department of Water and Power distributing station; DWP buildings
from this era will be evaluated at a later date pending further research into the postwar building
program.
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Primary Address:
Northeast corner of Balboa Blvd and Nordhoff St
Name:
Continental Liquor Sign
Year built:
1963
Architectural style:
Not Applicable
Context 1:
Context:
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Commercial Signs, 1906-1980
Sub theme:
Pylons, Poles, Stantions, and Billboards, 1920-1980
Property type:
Commercial - Sign
Property sub type:
Freestanding Pole
Criteria:
A/1/1
Status code:
5S3
Reason:
Excellent example of a 1960s freestanding pole sign; features neon illumination and distinctive design
elements that evoke the commercial ethos of the era. Evaluation relates to the sign only; building
does not appear to be eligible. Signs appear to meet local criteria only and may not meet significance
thresholds for National Register or California Register eligibility.
Primary Address:
Northwest corner of Parthenia St and Reseda Blvd
Name:
Northridge Lumber Company Sign
Year built:
1966
Architectural style:
Not Applicable
Context 1:
Context:
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Commercial Signs, 1906-1980
Sub theme:
Pylons, Poles, Stantions, and Billboards, 1920-1980
Property type:
Commercial - Sign
Property sub type:
Freestanding Pole
Criteria:
A/1/1
Status code:
5S3
Reason:
Excellent example of a 1960s freestanding pole sign; features neon illumination and distinctive design
elements that evoke the commercial ethos of the era. Evaluation relates to the sign only; building
does not appear to be eligible. Signs appear to meet local criteria only and may not meet significance
thresholds for National Register or California Register eligibility.
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Primary Address:
18140 W PARTHENIA ST
Name:
Northridge Skateland
Year built:
1958
Architectural style:
Commercial, Vernacular
Context 1:
Context:
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Post World War II Commercial Recreation, 1940-1975
Sub theme:
No SubTheme
Property type:
Commercial - Recreation
Property sub type:
Skating Rink
Criteria:
A/1/1 & C/3/3
Status code:
3CS;5S3
Reason:
Excellent and rare example of a post-World War II skating rink in Northridge, exhibiting the essential
characteristics of the property type; one of relatively few skating rinks of this era remaining in the San
Fernando Valley. Due to alterations, including a side addition and storefront modifications, the
skating rink does not retain sufficient integrity for listing in the National Register.
Context 2:
Context:
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Commercial Identity, 1850-1980
Sub theme:
No SubTheme
Property type:
Commercial
Property sub type:
No Sub-Type
Criteria:
A/1/1
Status code:
5S3
Reason:
Significant as a long-term location of a business important to the commercial identity of Northridge.
Northridge Skateland, originally Valley Skateland, has been in continuous operation at this location
since 1958; it has continuously served as one of Northridge’s most iconic cultural institutions and
historically hosted dance nights that attracted such celebrity acts as Ike and Tina Turner, Iron
Butterfly, and the Standells. Notably, it was also one of very few places in the Valley where African
Americans could congregate in the era of the African American civil rights movement, and thus
became a popular recreational venue among members of the Valley’s African American community at
this time. The property appears to meet local criteria only and may not meet significance thresholds
for National Register or California Register eligibility.
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Primary Address:
18143 W PARTHENIA ST
Name:
Fire Station No. 103
Year built:
1961
Architectural style:
Modern, Mid-Century
Context 1:
Context:
Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
Sub context:
Government Infrastructure and Services, 1850-1980
Theme:
Municipal Fire Stations, 1900-1980
Sub theme:
Post WWII Fire Stations, 1947-1960
Property type:
Institutional - Government
Property sub type:
Fire Station
Criteria:
A/1/1
Status code:
3S;3CS;5S3
Reason:
Excellent example of a post-World War II fire station in Northridge; represents the expansion of
municipal services in the San Fernando Valley during the postwar period.
Primary Address:
18821 W PARTHENIA ST
Other Address:
8800 N WILBUR AVE
Name:
Department of Water and Power Receiving Station J
Year built:
1952
Architectural style:
Modern, Mid-Century
Context 1:
Context:
Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
Sub context:
Government Infrastructure and Services, 1850-1980
Theme:
Municipal Water and Power, 1916-1980
Sub theme:
Distributing and Receiving Stations, 1916-1980
Property type:
Institutional - Infrastructure
Property sub type:
Receiving Station
Criteria:
A/1/1
Status code:
QQQ
Reason:
Example of a post-World War II Department of Water and Power receiving station; DWP buildings
from this era will be evaluated at a later date pending further research into the postwar building
program.
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Primary Address:
8555 N PASO ROBLES AVE
Name:
Year built:
1965
Architectural style:
Modern, Mid-Century
Context 1:
Context:
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Sub context:
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Theme:
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1976
Sub theme:
Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1970
Property type:
Residential
Property sub type:
No Sub-Type
Criteria:
C/3/3
Status code:
3S;3CS;5S3
Reason:
Excellent example of Mid-Century Modern residential architecture in Northridge.
Primary Address:
17550 W PRAIRIE ST
Name:
Year built:
1960
Architectural style:
Ranch, Contemporary
Context 1:
Context:
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
The Ranch House, 1930-1975
Sub theme:
Contemporary Custom Ranch House, 1930-1975
Property type:
Residential
Property sub type:
Single-Family Residence
Criteria:
C/3/3
Status code:
3S;3CS;5S3
Reason:
Excellent example of a custom-designed Contemporary Ranch house in Northridge; work of architect
Perry Neuschatz, a former associate of Richard Neutra and designer of institutional buildings and
custom residences in Southern California and Arizona.
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Primary Address:
18261 W RAYEN ST
Name:
Year built:
1911
Architectural style:
Craftsman
Context 1:
Context:
Residential Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Early Residential Development, 1880-1930
Sub theme:
Early Single-Family Residential Development, 1880-1930
Property type:
Residential
Property sub type:
Single-Family Residence
Criteria:
A/1/1
Status code:
3S;3CS;5S3
Reason:
Significant as representing the earliest pattern of development in the area; a rare remaining example
of an intact 1910s residence in Northridge. One of few extant resources associated with the early
community of Zelzah.
Primary Address:
8400 N RESEDA BLVD
Other Address:
8421 N CANBY AVE
8423 N CANBY AVE
8425 N CANBY AVE
8427 N CANBY AVE
8429 N CANBY AVE
8404 N RESEDA BLVD
8408 N RESEDA BLVD
8416 N RESEDA BLVD
8420 N RESEDA BLVD
8422 N RESEDA BLVD
8424 N RESEDA BLVD
8426 N RESEDA BLVD
8428 N RESEDA BLVD
8430 N RESEDA BLVD
Name:
Neill Lehr Cadillac Showroom
Year built:
1965
Architectural style:
Modern, Mid-Century
Context 1:
Context:
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Commercial Development and the Automobile, 1910-1980
Sub theme:
The Car and Car Services, 1910-1960s
Property type:
Commercial - Auto Related
Property sub type:
Car Showroom
Criteria:
A/C; 1/3; 1/3
Status code:
3S;3CS;5S3
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Reason:
Excellent example of a 1960s automobile showroom in Northridge, exhibiting the essential
characteristics of the property type.
Primary Address:
8464 N RESEDA BLVD
Other Address:
8460 N RESEDA BLVD
Name:
Jolly Jug Liquor Sign
Year built:
1960
Architectural style:
Not Applicable
Context 1:
Context:
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Commercial Signs, 1906-1980
Sub theme:
Wall Mounted and Façade Signs, 1850-1980
Property type:
Commercial - Sign
Property sub type:
Inscribed Fascia, Cornice and Cornerstone
Criteria:
A/1/1 & C/3/3
Status code:
5S3
Reason:
Excellent example of a 1960s wall mounted sign; features neon illumination and distinctive
iconography that evoke the commercial ethos of the era. Resource is accompanied by a freestanding
pole sign at the street, which also features neon illumination and distinctive iconography. Evaluation
relates to the two signs only; building does not appear to be eligible. Signs appear to meet local
criteria only and may not meet significance thresholds for National Register or California Register
eligibility.
Primary Address:
8826 N RESEDA BLVD
Other Address:
8822 N RESEDA BLVD
8824 N RESEDA BLVD
8828 N RESEDA BLVD
8832 N RESEDA BLVD
8834 N RESEDA BLVD
8836 N RESEDA BLVD
Name:
Joyce's Coffee Shop
Year built:
1955
Architectural style:
Commercial, Vernacular
Context 1:
Context:
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Commercial Identity, 1850-1980
Sub theme:
No SubTheme
Property type:
Commercial
Property sub type:
No Sub-Type
Criteria:
A/1/1
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Status code:
5S3
Reason:
Significant as a long-term location of a business important to the commercial identity of Northridge.
Joyce's Coffee Shop has been in continuous operation at this location since 1955. The property
appears to meet local criteria only and may not meet significance thresholds for National Register or
California Register eligibility.
Primary Address:
9534 N RESEDA BLVD
Other Address:
9530 N RESEDA BLVD
Name:
United States Post Office, Northridge Branch
Year built:
1961
Architectural style:
Modern, Mid-Century
Context 1:
Context:
Public and Private Institutional Development, 1850-1980
Sub context:
Government Infrastructure and Services, 1850-1980
Theme:
Federal Infrastructure and Services, 1850-1980
Sub theme:
U.S. Postal Services and Post Office Construction, 1850-1980
Property type:
Post Office/Postal Facility
Property sub type:
No Sub-Type
Criteria:
A/1/1&C/3/3
Status code:
3S;3CS;5S3
Reason:
Excellent example of a 1960s post office in Northridge; reflects the area’s expanding population and
rising demand for government services after World War II. Embodies design features and building
standards commonly applied to federal postal facilities built in the postwar era.
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Primary Address:
10340 N RESEDA BLVD
Other Address:
10331 N CANBY AVE
18435 W DEVONSHIRE ST
18441 W DEVONSHIRE ST
18443 W DEVONSHIRE ST
10314 N RESEDA BLVD
10318 N RESEDA BLVD
10320 N RESEDA BLVD
10322 N RESEDA BLVD
10324 N RESEDA BLVD
10326 N RESEDA BLVD
10328 N RESEDA BLVD
10328 1/2 N RESEDA BLVD
10330 N RESEDA BLVD
10332 N RESEDA BLVD
10334 N RESEDA BLVD
10334 1/2 N RESEDA BLVD
10336 N RESEDA BLVD
10336 1/2 N RESEDA BLVD
10338 N RESEDA BLVD
10344 N RESEDA BLVD
10346 N RESEDA BLVD
Name:
Shakey's Pizza Parlor Sign
Year built:
1968
Architectural style:
Not Applicable
Context 1:
Context:
Commercial Development, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Commercial Signs, 1906-1980
Sub theme:
Wall Mounted and Façade Signs, 1850-1980
Property type:
Commercial - Sign
Property sub type:
Inscribed Fascia, Cornice and Cornerstone
Criteria:
A/1/1 & C/3/3
Status code:
5S3
Reason:
Excellent example of a 1960s wall mounted sign; features neon illumination, iconic corporate
typeface, and imagery that evoke the commercial ethos of the era. Believed to be the last remaining
example of this sign prototype, which was used by the Shakey's restaurant chain in the 1960s and
‘70s and featured a large plastic pizza chef. Evaluation relates to the sign only; building does not
appear to be eligible. Signs appear to meet local criteria only and may not meet significance
thresholds for National Register or California Register eligibility.
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Primary Address:
18355 W ROSCOE BLVD
Other Address:
18351 W COMMUNITY ST
8358 N DARBY AVE
Name:
First Lutheran Church of Northridge
Year built:
1964
Architectural style:
Modern, Mid-Century
Context 1:
Context:
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Sub context:
L.A. Modernism, 1919-1980
Theme:
Post-War Modernism, 1946-1976
Sub theme:
Mid-Century Modernism, 1945-1970
Property type:
Institutional
Property sub type:
No Sub-Type
Criteria:
C/3/3
Status code:
3S;3CS;5S3
Reason:
Excellent example of Mid-Century Modern institutional architecture in Northridge; work of noted
ecclesiastical architects Orr, Strange, Inslee and Senefeld.
Primary Address:
18425 W SUNBURST ST
Other Address:
18424 W SUNBURST ST
Name:
Year built:
1911
Architectural style:
Craftsman
Context 1:
Context:
Residential Development and Suburbanization, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Early Residential Development, 1880-1930
Sub theme:
Early Single-Family Residential Development, 1880-1930
Property type:
Residential
Property sub type:
Single-Family Residence
Criteria:
A/1/1
Status code:
3CS;5S3
Reason:
Significant as representing the earliest pattern of development in the area; a rare remaining example
of an intact 1910s residence in Northridge. One of few extant resources associated with the early
community of Zelzah. The residence was originally located at 9003 Reseda Boulevard and was slated
for demolition in the 1970s; however, local residents and civic organizations opposed demolition of
the building and successfully lobbied to have it moved to the present site in 1978. Due to relocation
and alterations, including window and cladding replacement, the residence does not retain sufficient
integrity for listing in the National Register.
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Primary Address:
19224 W SUPERIOR ST
Other Address:
19180 W HARLISS ST
Name:
Year built:
1961
Architectural style:
Ranch, Contemporary
Context 1:
Context:
Architecture and Engineering, 1850-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
The Ranch House, 1930-1975
Sub theme:
Contemporary Custom Ranch House, 1930-1975
Property type:
Residential
Property sub type:
Single-Family Residence
Criteria:
C/3/3
Status code:
3S;3CS;5S3
Reason:
Excellent example of a custom-designed Contemporary Ranch house in Northridge, notable for its
dramatic roofline and quality craftsmanship.
Primary Address:
9450 N VANALDEN AVE
Name:
Louella Parsons Residence
Year built:
1937
Architectural style:
American Colonial Revival
Context 1:
Context:
Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980
Sub context:
No Sub-context
Theme:
Residential Properties Associated with the Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980
Sub theme:
Residential Properties Associated with Significant Persons in the Entertainment Industry, 1908-1980
Property type:
Residential
Property sub type:
Single-Family Residence
Criteria:
B/2/2
Status code:
7SQ
Reason:
Research indicates that this was the former residence of gossip columnist Louella Parsons. Parsons, a
syndicated columnist who worked under William Randolph Hearst and is considered to be a pioneer
in tabloid journalism, resided here during her productive period. However, the house has been
extensively altered and thus does not retain sufficient integrity to convey its significance.
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