Resource Report

Historic Resource Summary

Names
General Paint Corp. (Alternative)
Nate Starkman & Son (Alternative)
Nate Starkman & Son Building (Alternative)
Brinstool Paint Co. (Primary)
Important Dates
1908-01-01 (Built Date)
Images
Brinstool Paint Co. - PHOTO
Resource Types
Building
Architect
Builder
Owner
F.M. Brinstool

Location Information

Addresses
544 S MATEO ST Primary
534 S MATEO ST Alternative
1315 E PALMETTO ST Alternative
1313 E PALMETTO ST Alternative
1305 E PALMETTO ST Alternative
1317 E PALMETTO ST Alternative
Location Description
No descriptions recorded
Administrative Areas
Los Angeles City Council District 14 (Council District)
HISTORIC CULTURAL NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (Neighborhood Council)

Resource Description

Classification
Type: Industrial-Building and Construction, Other   Use: Historic     Style: Vernacular     Related Features: Signage
Type: Commercial-Mixed, Mixed Use - Commercial/Office/Residential   Use: Current        
Type: California OHP Resource Attribute - HP08. Industrial building          
Features
Component: Cladding Type: Brick Material: none defined
Component: Construction Type: Brick Material: none defined
Component: Door Type: Transom; Paneled; Sidelights; Single Material: Wood
Component: Door Type: Double; Paneled; Divided lights; Transom; Glazed, partially Material: Wood
Component: Details Type: Sign Material: none defined
Component: Entryway Type: Stoop Material: none defined
Component: Façade Type: Symmetrical Material: none defined
Component: Plan Type: Rectangular Material: none defined
Component: none defined Type: none defined Material: Unknown
Component: Roof Type: Parapet, flat; Flat Material: none defined
Component: Window Type: Single; Double-hung Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Single; Double-hung Material: Wood
Component: Window Type: Double-hung; Single Material: Wood
Architectural Description
Additional industrial bay doors on side facade.
Alterations
Bay infilled

Resource Significance

Evaluation Details

Date Evaluated
2016-01-14
Context/Theme
Industrial Development, 1850-1980
Early Industrial Development, 1880-1945
Industrial
Eligibility Standards
  • Represents a very early phase of industrial development in a neighborhood or area
  • Is a rare surviving example of the type in the neighborhood or community
  • Dates from the period of significance
    • Integrity Aspects
    Workmanship
    Feeling
    Association
    Materials
    Setting
    Location
    Retains sufficient integrity to convey significance
    Design
    California Historic Resources Status Codes (explanation of codes)
    3CS
    5S3
    3S
    Significance Statement
    "Excellent and rare example of a 1908 industrial building in Los Angeles' primary industrial district; most examples from this period do not retain integrity. The building was originally occupied by the Brinstool Paint Co., as suggested by the ghost signs reading ""Paints"", ""Oils"" and ""Varnishes."" Research indicates that Nate Starkman & Son was a record label company that did not occupy the building until the 1980s."
    Periods of Significance
    From: 1908-01-01

    External References

    External System References

    House ID: 3503-07-11
    Property Identification Number: 126A217 39
    SurveyLA ID: fc5ff56e-29a2-4794-8d6d-417d13232056

    Related Resources

    Related Historic Resources

    None

    Related Historic Districts

    None

    Related Activities

    SurveyLA - Central City North Survey (was assessed in / assessed)

    Related Historic Events

    None

    Related People/Organizations

    Historic Resources Group (Surveying Firm, was surveyed by / surveyed)
    F.M. Brinstool (Individual, was owned by / owned)

    Related Information Resources

    Images
    Documents
    SurveyLA: Central City North Historic Resources Survey Report (Document/Text, is referred to in / refers to)

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