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Resource Summary
475 E WASHINGTON Blvd
DPR523B - Bldg, Struct & Object [print]
State of California - The Resource Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
BUILDING, STRUCTURE & OBJECT RECORD
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*NRHP Status Code: 1S, 5D1 
*Resource Name or #:   Survey Title:  
 
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Historic Name: WASHINGTON COURT 
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Common Name:  
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Original Use:  
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*B5a.
Primary Architectural Style: English Cottage Revival 
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Secondary Architectural Style:  
*B6.
Construction History: Date Built: 1924 
*B7.
Moved?: Yes No  Unknown Date:    Original Location:   
*B8.
Related Features:
*B9a.
Architect: Unknown 
b. Builder: Unknown 
*B10.
Significance: Theme:   Area:  
Period of Significance: 1924  Property Type: Multi-family Residence 
Applicable Criteria:
National Register Criteria: C  California Register: 3  Local Register:  
Context:   Other:  
Washington Court meets the registration requirements for its property type. The court is an example of the half court (L-shaped) form of bungalow court. It is one of ten examples of this form, and one of two examples of the English Cottage Revival style classified under this form in the Bungalow Courts in Pasadena National Register Multiple Property Nomination. For a definition of characteristics, forms and significance of the bungalow court property type, please refer to the National Register Multiple Nomination.

This bungalow court was built in 1924 for owner F. R. Finch at a cost of $2,250 for each residence. The architect and contractor are not known. The court exemplifies the English Cottage Revival style popular in residential architecture as well as modestly sized bungalow courts throughout the 1920s. The cross –gable roof forms with flared eaves, stucco exterior finish with wide wood trim and asymmetrical elevations are characteristic elements of the style.

The layout of the court is a fine example of the half court form, illustrating the form’s concept of providing shared amenities benefitting all residents, while retaining a sense of privacy. An amply sized and well landscaped garden for the residents’ use is located on the east side. The west side provides a driveway for the convenience of accessing the kitchen of each unit and the garage at the rear of the site.
 
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Additional Resource Attributes: HP03 
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