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Resource Summary
511 S FAIR OAKS Ave
Resource Summary
Address: 511 S FAIR OAKS Ave APN: 5713-041-014 [print]

This property is listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places.
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RESOURCE OVERVIEW
Address: 511 S FAIR OAKS Ave
City: Pasadena State: CA
Zip Code: 91105 County: Los Angeles
County Code: 37
Historic Name: Bekins Co Roof Sign Common Name: Standard Fireproof Storage Company Roof-top Sign
APN: 5713-041-014 Zoning:
Building Sq. Ft: Site Size (Acres): 0.060
Year Built: 1906 Documented District:
District: Property Status: Designated
Resource Description:
Originally built for the Bekins Storage Company, this neon rooftop sign was rehabilitated in 2011 for Public Storage. The "Storage Co." portion at the bottom of the sign, as well as the mounting structure, are original. The sign is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is illuminated at night.
Legal Description:
RESOURCE DETAILS
Primary Architectural Style:
Secondary Architectural Style:
Architect: J.J. Blick
Builder: Clarence P. Day
Contractor:
Context: Early Automobile-oriented Properties 
Original Owner:
Original Use: Storage
Original Location:
Demolished: no
Notes:
Moved: no
Date Moved: n/a
Designation Date: n/a

* This is a simplified statement of the property's status. Please review the NRHP Status Code field on the search screen for official, adopted status language.