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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.
Photo Credit: Los Angeles Magazine
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:
