Resource Summary |
511 S FAIR OAKS Ave |
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Address: |
511 S FAIR OAKS Ave |
APN: |
5713-041-014 |
This property is listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Address: |
511 S FAIR OAKS Ave |
City: |
Pasadena |
State: |
CA |
Zip Code: |
91105 |
County: |
Los Angeles |
County Code: |
37 |
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Historic Name: |
Bekins Co Roof Sign |
Common Name: |
Standard Fireproof Storage Company Roof-top Sign |
APN: |
5713-041-014 |
Zoning: |
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Building Sq. Ft: |
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Site Size (Acres): |
0.060 |
Year Built: |
1906 Documented |
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Property Status: |
Designated |
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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.
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Legal Description: |
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Primary Architectural Style: |
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Secondary Architectural Style: |
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Architect: |
J.J. Blick |
Builder: |
Clarence P. Day |
Contractor: |
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Context: |
Early Automobile-oriented Properties
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Original Owner: |
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Original Use: |
Storage |
Original Location: |
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Demolished: |
no |
Notes: |
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Moved: |
no |
Date Moved: |
n/a |
Designation Date: |
n/a |
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* 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.
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