P3a. Description
The utilitarian shed located at 186 Pacific Way is a one story post-war shed that was constructed in 1953. It is located a block south of East Washington Boulevard. The surrounding area, including East Washington Boulevard consists mostly of 1940s and 1950s post war sheds and industrial plants. The property located at 186 Pacific Way was associated with the consolidated steel architectural development of the 1940s and 1950s. The industrial shed a vernacular shed and utilitarian in design. The shed lacks ornament. The North (primary) façade has a wooden frame with a hand painted signage and resides on a concrete foundation. All the doors have been replaced after their 1953 construction date, thereby compromising integrity …show more content…
With corporate sponsorship and homeowner support, the City of Commerce was officially incorporated on January 28, 1960. During the 1960s, the city added civic amenities such as a library, an “aquatorium,” and a new city hall. Commerce had 101 of the nation’s 500 largest corporations operating within its city limits by May of 1976. While some of the older industries, such as Chrysler and Goodrich, began to leave the city in the 1970s, it added a number of distribution centers and warehousing facilities. (English and GuneWardena 1997:38.)
Commerce underwent major redevelopment in the decades following the 1970s, and new projects included new residential developments and a business park. When the Commerce Casino was opened in 1990, it quickly became the city’s second largest employer. During the same year, the landmark Samson Tire Factory reopened as a specialty retail center, office space, and 200-room hotel. The city continues to retain its manufacturing identity with nearly 64 percent of the city zoned for industrial use. (English and GuneWardena …show more content…
This property has been evaluated in accordance with Section 15064.5(a)(2)-(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, using the criteria outlined in Section 5024.1 of the California Public Resources Code.
The industrial shed located at 4186 Pacific Way is associated with important historical contexts described above. Under NRHP/CRHR Criterion A/1, the property does appear to be associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history. Even though, the property was associated with the consolidated steel architectural development of the 1940s and 1950s; it was one of many that were constructed and has been altered, since the construction date. Therefore, the property is not a distinctive resource representing the consolidated steel architectural development
The utilitarian shed located at 186 Pacific Way is a one story post-war shed that was constructed in 1953. It is located a block south of East Washington Boulevard. The surrounding area, including East Washington Boulevard consists mostly of 1940s and 1950s post war sheds and industrial plants. The property located at 186 Pacific Way was associated with the consolidated steel architectural development of the 1940s and 1950s. The industrial shed a vernacular shed and utilitarian in design. The shed lacks ornament. The North (primary) façade has a wooden frame with a hand painted signage and resides on a concrete foundation. All the doors have been replaced after their 1953 construction date, thereby compromising integrity …show more content…
With corporate sponsorship and homeowner support, the City of Commerce was officially incorporated on January 28, 1960. During the 1960s, the city added civic amenities such as a library, an “aquatorium,” and a new city hall. Commerce had 101 of the nation’s 500 largest corporations operating within its city limits by May of 1976. While some of the older industries, such as Chrysler and Goodrich, began to leave the city in the 1970s, it added a number of distribution centers and warehousing facilities. (English and GuneWardena 1997:38.)
Commerce underwent major redevelopment in the decades following the 1970s, and new projects included new residential developments and a business park. When the Commerce Casino was opened in 1990, it quickly became the city’s second largest employer. During the same year, the landmark Samson Tire Factory reopened as a specialty retail center, office space, and 200-room hotel. The city continues to retain its manufacturing identity with nearly 64 percent of the city zoned for industrial use. (English and GuneWardena …show more content…
This property has been evaluated in accordance with Section 15064.5(a)(2)-(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, using the criteria outlined in Section 5024.1 of the California Public Resources Code.
The industrial shed located at 4186 Pacific Way is associated with important historical contexts described above. Under NRHP/CRHR Criterion A/1, the property does appear to be associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history. Even though, the property was associated with the consolidated steel architectural development of the 1940s and 1950s; it was one of many that were constructed and has been altered, since the construction date. Therefore, the property is not a distinctive resource representing the consolidated steel architectural development