The Architectural Styles Chapter of this Plan is intended to give an
overview of the predominant styles that may exist in the Highland Park-
Garvanza HPOZ. Each architectural style explanation has been divided
into two sections, a textual overview of the style and its development,
and a listing of some typical signifi cant architectural features of that
style. These descriptions are intended to assist property owners and
the HPOZ board in determining the predominant architectural style
of a structure, and in understanding the elements of that style. These
descriptions are not intended as comprehensive lists of signifi cant
features of any style, and are not to be taken as an exhaustive list
of what features should be preserved. Rather, they are intended as a
starting point for discussion about what rehabilitation or restoration
projects might be appropriate to a particular property.

The reader may note that each architectural style description contains
a note on what architectural styles can commonly be found mixed
together. This note is included because architectural styles are not
always found in a pure state. Individual owners and builders quite
often customized or mixed the elements of different architectural styles
together in designing a structure. This may be because cultural tastes
were transitioning between two styles, with some styles falling out of
favor and new styles being introduced, or simply due to the personal
taste of the designer. It is important to realize that these mixed style
structures are no less architecturally signifi cant than the “purer”
forms of a particular style, and that mixed style structures are not
“improved” through remodeling with the goal of achieving a “pure”
style. Los Angeles is particularly rich in inventive, “fantasy” structures
that show a great deal of creativity on the part of the architect, owner,
and builder, and this richness should be preserved.
The architectural style descriptions may contain some unfamiliar
terms. Many of these terms are defi ned in the Defi nitions chapter
located at the end of this Preservation Plan, or are illustrated within
the Design Guidelines chapters.

19th Century Styles: Classical Revival
(Includes Neo-Classical Revival, Beaux Arts, Greek Revival)

Background
The various Classical Revival styles were popularly used in Los Angeles
from the mid 1800s through the 1930s, though the style remained
en vogue with institutional and commercial structures through the
Second World War. Many attribute the popularity of the Classical
Revival styles to the City Beautiful Movement, born out of the World
Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893, though the style was in
use prior to that event.

Common Components of the Neoclassical Revival Style
The Neoclassical Revival style is closely related to both the Greek
Revival and Colonial Revival styles. A double height front portico with
Ionic or Corinthian columns tends to be a hallmark of the style, and
Neoclassical Revival style is primarily distinguished from the Greek
Revival or Colonial Revival styles by its ornate detail.

Common Components of the Beaux Arts StyleThe Beaux Arts style is a combination of the Classical styles with
Neo-Baroque and Renaissance elements. Residences in this style tend
to be grandiose and ornately decorated, and exhibit several classical
elements such as lateral symmetry and classical columns. Elements of
the Beaux Arts style can be mixed with the Italianate, Neo-Classical
and Renaissance Revival styles.

Common Components of the Greek Revival StyleGreek Revival structures will specifi cally recall the proportions and styles
of the ancient Greek temples and structures and will use Doric, Ionic or
Corinthian Columns as opposed to composite motiffs. Greek Revival style
features can often be found mixed with Italianate and Federal styles.

General Characteristics:
• Massive symmetrical and rectilinear form
• Low pitched roof
• Decorative dentils along eaves
• Triangular pediments supported by classic columns
• Large rectangular windows, usually arranged singularly
• Decorative plaster elements
• Masonry walls
• Color schemes indicative of stone and masonry construction

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