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The Manhattan Beach Historic Context Statement

A history of your city:

Introduction: City of Manhattan Beach

Staff Introductions:

Anne McIntosh, Community Development Director

Laurie Jester, Planning Manager

Angelica Ochoa, Associate Planner

Community Groups:

Manhattan Beach Conservancy

Manhattan Beach Historical Society

Los Angeles Conservancy

Introduction: Who Are We?

Historic Preservation Consultants:

u Advise owners and municipalities about historic preservation initiatives

u Conduct research to establish periods of significance

u Examine and evaluate built heritageu Complete design review for historical resources

u & Much more…

What is a Historic Context Statement?

uA document that places historic resources (buildings, structures, and sites over 50 years of age) within the surrounding area’s larger story.

u Provides background for why a property exists.

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uIdentifies the cultural, social, historic, and/or architectural characteristics of a geographical area.

uOrganized into chronological or thematic chapters that trace the history of an area.

What is a Historic Context Statement?

Why is a Historic Context Statement Important?uServes as a framework to evaluate the significance of various historic resources. Considers how a property compares with other properties in the area.

u Why does it exist?

u Is it unique?

u Does it retain integrity?

*HOWEVER: Won’t actually evaluate properties

u Introductory StatementuHistorical BackgrounduHistorical Development of the ThemeuSignificance of the ThemeuProperty TypesuPreservation Goals and PrioritiesuAppendices

Format for Historic Context Statements

City of Manhattan Beach

Subdivided in 1901 by the Manhattan Beach Company, the area of Manhattan Beach has a vibrant and long-reaching history.

In an effort to recognize and identify significant periods of growth, the City of Manhattan Beach has requested a Historic Context Statement.

Topics of Interest?

Specific decades/dates?

Specific neighborhoods?

Cultural history?

Architectural styles?

Topics of Interest?

Specific Dates? Decades?

Examples:

u Gabrielino Settlement

u Rancho Sausal Redondo Period

u Rail Period

u Early Residential and Commercial Development

u Development of Manhattan Beach

u Post-War Expansion

Topics of Interest?

Specific Neighborhoods?

Examples:

El PortoThe Strand

Hill SectionSand Section

Tree Section

East Manhattan

Topics of Interest?

Cultural History?

Examples:

Bruce’s Beach- (African American History) Veteran’s Parkway- (Railway History)

Neptunian Woman’s Club (Women’s History)Manhattan Beach Pier (Tourism and Other)

Surfing History

Topics of Interest?

Architectural Styles?

Examples:

Victorian

Craftsman

Mediterranean Revival

Ranch

Streamline Moderne

Mid-Century Modern

How Can We Help?

Open House Forum Here:

https://www.citymb.info/departments/open-city-hall

Contact Angelica Ochoa at:

aochoa@citymb.info