A history of your city · Introduction: Who Are We? Historic Preservation Consultants: uAdvise...
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The Manhattan Beach Historic Context Statement
A history of your city:
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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
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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…
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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
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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?
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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
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u Introductory StatementuHistorical BackgrounduHistorical Development of the ThemeuSignificance of the ThemeuProperty TypesuPreservation Goals and PrioritiesuAppendices
Format for Historic Context Statements
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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.
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Topics of Interest?
Specific decades/dates?
Specific neighborhoods?
Cultural history?
Architectural styles?
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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
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Topics of Interest?
Specific Neighborhoods?
Examples:
El PortoThe Strand
Hill SectionSand Section
Tree Section
East Manhattan
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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
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Topics of Interest?
Architectural Styles?
Examples:
Victorian
Craftsman
Mediterranean Revival
Ranch
Streamline Moderne
Mid-Century Modern
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How Can We Help?
Open House Forum Here:
https://www.citymb.info/departments/open-city-hall
Contact Angelica Ochoa at: