MyHistoricLA: Historic Resource Identification Form

Please answer the following questions about a historic resource that is not already a designated City historic landmark. Remember that a resource can be an individual place or a historic neighborhood. Associated digital photographs may be emailed to:

Janet Hansen
Office of Historic Resources
janet.hansen@lacity.org

NOTE: By completing this nomination form you are giving the City of Los Angeles Office of Historic Resources permission to publish your comments on the web site and in other educational materials.

We will not provide any of your contact information on-line

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Specific Questions/Fields

Name of Resource (name of individual resource or district) *

Neighborhood

Address/Location (be as specific as possible; for historic districts describe the boundaries of the area)

Tell us about this Resource

What is it? How would you describe the property type?

(residential neighborhood, park, house, school, commercial building, business district, street, church, natural feature, etc.)

If it is a building or structure, when was it constructed?

(If you have researched a property through original building permits or other documentation, provide the exact year(s), or provide a rough estimate, if possible)

If it is a historic district, what is the range of dates represented by the resources?

Why is this property or district significant?

(Is it important for its design qualities, is it associated with an important, person, group, organization, event, historical theme or trend?)

Can you describe the architectural style(s) present?

Do the physical characteristics of the resource matter? If it were to change what features would you miss and why?

Can you recommend a person, organization, or web site with more information or stories about this resource?

About You:

Last Name *

First Name *

City

Address

(optional)

Zip

State

Phone

The City of Los Angeles Office of Historic Resources may publish *

Yes, you have my permission to publish my name to highlight the connection between people and places.

No, please consider my identified place, but do not share my name

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