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DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4741
title: Diagram indicating proposed limits on the size of buildings, Los Angeles, 1956

description: Photograph of a diagram. "Proposed limits, size of buildings" compares floor area ratio for buildings in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. Prepared by the City Planning Commission, February 1956. "Typical taller building, as envisioned by artists of the L.A. City Planning Department, shows how Los Angeles is seeking change by Proposition S to permit buildings 13 times buildable area as compared with 15 times in New York and 16 times in Chicago." -- typed note by Lloyd Hearn, Downtown Business Men's Association, attached to verso.; "How cities govern building height by ground area: Los Angeles Planning Department artists show typical taller structure. -- Passage of Proposition 'S' on the Tuesday general election ballot, permitting taller buildings in the city, will not complicate the city building code, it was reported here yesterday. -- Gilbert E. Morris, superintendent of the Department of Building and Safety, stated that while the building code is based on the present 13-story height limit, the National Uniform Building Code contains 'adequate provisions' for the control of buildings of greater height. -- 'These additional controls can easily be incorporated in the Los Angeles Building Code,' he declared. -- Proposition 'S' would allow structures to be erected above the 13-story limit but would require that they contain no more floor space than 13 times the buildable site. -- It is similar to laws being sought in other major cities, but with a higher ration of floor space to building site. In Chicago, it is 16 times the buildable site and in New York 15 times. -- Morris announced that engineers in his department are already preparing the amendments to the building code which would be required if the proposal is approved by the voters." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 4 November 1956.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4742
title: Provisor & Bloom office building, Western & San Marino St., San Marino, Calif., 1957

description: Photograph of a drawing. "Newly started $425,000 office building, southwest corner of Western Avenue and San Marino Street, Los angeles, being erected by Excel Construction Company for owners Arnold Provisor, Sidney Bloom and Sam Weitzman. Design is by Architect David Wilkes, AIA. It will be one of largest frame-stucco-masonry structures of its kind in the city, according to sponsors." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 1 September 1957. "$360,000 office building to be built for Provisor & Bloom, at Western & San Marino Avenue, San Marino." -- handwritten on verso.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4744
title: Skyscraper office building, 333 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, 1960

description: Photograph of a model. "Artist's drawing [sic] of skyscraper -- Downtown Los Angeles' first skyscraper -- a 35-story aluminum, glass and marble office building -- will be built on the corner of Sixth and Hill Streets, according to plans revealed Monday by David Shusett, real estate developer. -- Rising 485 feet above ground level, the structure will cost more than $20,000,000 and will have an office area of 615,000 square feet. -- Included will be a 14-level electronic parking structure for 525 cars. It will be the tallest building west of Chicago, according to Charles Luckman, architect. -- To be known as the 333 West Sixth Street Building, it will stand on the site of the Downtown Paramount Theater Building which was built 40 years ago by the late showman Sid Grauman. Demolition of the theater will begin next month and will take six months to complete. -- The skyscraper, to be constructed by the Guy F. Atkinson Co., will be completed in the fall of 1962." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 9 August 1960.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4745
title: Professional building, Ivar Ave. near Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, 1950

description: Photograph of a drawing, 10 February 1950. "New 8-story, $1,200,000 professional building planned for Ivar Avenue near Hollywood Boulevard."
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2700
title: Six-story building for Canon Drive and Clifton Way, Beverly Hills, 1958

description: Photograph of a drawing. "Six-story office building for Canon Drive and Clifton Way, Beverly Hills -- Two parking levels to be included in $750,000 concrete structure." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 23 March 1958.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2698
title: 3-story office building, 1320 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, 1957

description: Photograph of a drawing, 1957. "Third Street offices set -- Goundbreaking was held last week by Firm Building Company for a three level office building in central Los Angeles Area at 1320 West Third Street. -- Site has a commanding view of the downtown area. It was once part of a fashionable residence zone which, in recent decades, has deteriorated".... -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 23 February 1958. John C. Lindsay AIA and Associates. 1910 Main Street, Santa Monica, California.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2691
title: 4-story office building, Canon Dr. & Burton Way, Beverly Hills, 1956

description: Photograph of a drawing. "Four-story office building under construction at Canon Drive and Burton Way, Beverly Hills, for Jack Wrather, Los Angeles and Texas industrialist. The 32,000-square-foot building will cost $500,000. It was designed by Architects Ashton and Wilson. It will be occupied by Wrather and Hollywood Law Firm of Kaplan, Livingston, Goodwin, and Berkowitz. Other offices will be leased." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 7 October 1956.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2696
title: Union Bank regional office, Wilshire & Western St., Los Angeles, 1958

description: Photograph of a drawing, 1959. "Wilshire to add $10,000,000 building -- Edifice to house new Union Bank regional office. -- J. Paul Getty, reputed world's richest man, announced in London yesterday that he will construct a 22-story white marble office building at Wilshire Boulevard and Western Avenue to cost more than $10,000,000. -- The spectacular structure will be located on the southwest corner of the Wilshire-Western intersection, dominating Los Angeles' famous 'Fifth Avenue,' and Unioin Bank will be major tenant with establishment of a new mid-Wilshire regional head office there. -- The bank will occupy the lower level, main, second, third, and 22nd floors. Administrative offices will be on the top floor. -- Getty's London announcement said the building will provide a net rental area of 270,000 square feet, and automobile parking space for 550 cars will be made available on four decks. -- Roof construction".... -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 10 March 1960.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2719
title: Skyscraper office building, 333 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, 1960

description: Photograph. "Model of skyscraper -- Downtown Los Angeles' latest skyscraper -- a 35-story aluminum, glass and marble office building -- will be built on the corner of Sixth and Hill Streets, according to plans revealed Monday by David Shusett, real estate developer. -- Rising 485 feet above ground level, the structure will cost more than $20,000,000 and will have an office area of 615,000 square feet. -- Included will be a 14-level electronic parking structure for 525 cars. It will be the tallest building west of Chicago, according to Charles Luckman, architect. -- To be known as the 333 West Sixth Street Building, it will stand on the site of the Downtown Paramount Theater Building which was built 40 years ago by the late showman Sid Grauman. Demolition of the theater will begin next month and will take six months to complete. -- The skyscraper, to be constructed by the Guy F. Atkinson Co., will be completed in the fall of 1962." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 9 August 1960.; Streetscape. Model (3D).
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4746
title: Navy & Marine Corps Reserve Armory, Chavez Ravine, Los Angeles, 1940

description: Photograph, 24 June 1940. "The new $940,653 Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Armory in Chavez Ravine, Elysian Park, is scheduled for official completion Friday. It will provide training facilities for 2500 officers and men." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 26 June 1940.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4748
title: Asbury Apartments, 2505 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, 1929

description: Photograph. "The Asbury, largest apartment managed by a woman." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 27 January 1929. The building opened in 1925. Originally named San Jacinto apartments, name changed during construction to Asbury. Architectural drawings for San Jacinto were originally completed by Russell and Alpaugh, "local planners".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4749
title: Press, Printing Center, Allied Crafts & Graphic Arts buildings, Pico & Maple St., Los Angeles, 1928

description: Photograph. "Woman holds 'corner' on real estate -- At the southeast corner of Pico and Maple streets will be found a group of modern buildings, owned by Mrs. Florence C. Casler. -- In an unassuming way she has built four structures (left to right): Press Building, Printing Center, Allied Crafts, Graphic Arts." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 9 December 1928. Additional information: In July 6, 1931, the Los Angeles Times published an article by Alma Whitaker dedicated to Florence Casler -- "Woman Makes Buildings Pay. Contractor with feminine charms".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m3736
title: Ambassador Auditorium "Radio Show" banner, Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an artist's conception of the Ambassador Auditorium with a "Radio Show" banner stretching between two aerials on the roof, [s.d.]; Streetscape.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4750
title: Auditorium & Trade Fair Center, Figueroa & Flower St., Los Angeles, 1951

description: Photograph of a diagram. "How it would look -- Here is a cutaway drawing of the auditorium and trade fair center that would be built downtown if Propositions A and B are passed at Tuesday's primary election. Auditorium seating 19,000 is at right, and indoor exhibition hall with two wings is at upper left. Outdoor exhibit area is planned between 4th and 5th and Figueroa and Flower." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 28 March 1951.; "Artist's cutaway conception of new proposed Auditorium and trade fair center, showing how the proposed projects can be of great benefit to citizens of Los Angeles. Main arena building, right of center, show seating arrangement for convention. Plans call for maximum seating of 19,000 persons. Upper left is the cutaway conception of the indoor exhibition hall of 120,000 square feet. Large center building shows a typical trade exhibit in operation. Right wing illustrates how a different, and smaller group can meet, at the same time the trade fair is in progress. Left wing shows how a third exhibit area can be utilized. Center, between 4th and 5th and Figueroa and Flower Streets is planned for 30,000 square feet of outdoor exhibit area with entrances and exits and cutaway of underground parking facilities show. Lower right is main parking area building. This Auditorium, convention, trade fair and sports center will occupy 23 acres between 3rd and 5th Streets and Fremont and Flower Streets. Proposition A for this fine civic improvement will be given to the people for their approval on the April 3 municipal ballot." -- typed noted attached to verso.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4751
title: Sports auditorium, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, 1955

description: Photograph of a drawing. "Future view of the $8,000,000 sports auditorium in Exposition Park is shown in artist's sketch. Not planned arena's nearness to the Coliseum (rear)." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 21 November 1955.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4752
title: 12-story Architects building, Los Angeles, 1954

description: Photograph of the Architects building, Los Angeles, 7 September 1954.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4753
title: Labor Center, Vermont & 2nd St.., Los Angeles, 1945

description: Photograph of a drawing. "$4,000,000 Labor Center -- Drawing of new building to be erected by American Federation of Labor at Vermont Avenue and Second Street. Besides containing offices for various unions and meeting halls, a huge auditorium for mass meetings and conventions is included in separate building at right. Total cost will be $4,000,000. Construction will begin in 30 days." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 21 November 1945.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4756
title: Admiral Apartments, 840 S. Serrano Ave., Los Angeles, 1936

description: Photograph. "Purchase of the Admiral Apartments, at 840 South Serrano Avenue, from George Kinsey was made during the week by Eight-Forty South Serrano, Inc., form of Denver men, connected with the recent purchase of the Langham Apartments. The transaction, which will witness a total investment of $250,000 with improvements, was handled by William H. Akin, the Joe P\Toplitzky Corporation and Thomas E. Farley." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 14 November 1936.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4758
title: Gaylord Apartments, Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, ca.1927

description: Photograph of the Gaylord Apartments, Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, ca.1927. Legible signs include: "The Gaylord, own your own apartment here, moderate prices, [...], liberal terms, full information at sales office [...]", "No parking please, reserved for patrons, Vincent J. Cox."
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4759
title: Retail building, 730 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, 1952

description: Photograph retouched. "One of three buildings purchased by Graham-Paige Corporation in $11,000,000 deal is this downtown structure located at 730 South Broadway." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 18 December 1952.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4760
title: Grosse Building, 6th & Spring St., Los Angeles, 1930

description: Photograph retouched. "Seaboard National Bank yesterday bought leasehold on famous Grosse Building in financial row at Sixth and Spring. -- Plans call for a height-limit block to rise on corner in place of present old structure." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 24 May 1930.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4761
title: Gaylida Apartments, 401 Shirley Place, Beverly Hills, 1955

description: Photograph of the Gaylida Apartments, 401 Shirley Place, Beverly Hills, ca. 28 January 1955. Robert Sontag, of Beverly Hills, was the broker for this property in 1955.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4762
title: Garment Workers Building, 400 W. 9th St., Los Angeles, 1959

description: Photograph. "Union Office buildings -- Garment Workers Building at 400 West 9th Street." -- typed note attached to verso, dated 29 July 1959.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4763
title: Gershon-Scott Building, 6399 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 1953

description: Photograph of the Gershon-Scott Building, 6399 Wilshire Boulevard, 14 February 1953.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4764
title: General Petroleum Building, Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 1951

description: Photograph of the General Petroleum Building, Wilshire Boulevard, 23 March 1951.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4765
title: Gershon-Scott Building, 6399 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 1952

description: Photograph of the Gershon-Scott Building, 6399 Wilshire Boulevard, 14 February 1952.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4766
title: Grosse Building, 6th & Spring St., Los Angeles, ca.1906

description: Photograph of a drawing. "Another historic downtown landmark which will soon be erased is the Grosse Building, shown here as it looked soon after completion in 1906. New modern 16-story office building will replace it at the corner of Sixth and Spring Streets in financial district." -- typed press release attached to verso, dated 10 October 1957.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4767
title: General Petroleum Building, Wilshire & Flower St., Los Angeles, 1951

description: Photograph of the General Petroleum Building, Wilshire Boulevard and Flower Street, 16 September 1948.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4768
title: Graemere Apartments and annex, Los Angeles, 1951

description: Photograph of the Graemere Apartments and annex at 530 South Kingsley Drive, 27 March 1951. The Graemere building was designed by Max Maltzman.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m3097
title: Loew State Building, Broadway & 7th St., Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the Loew State Building (Loew State Theatre) at the southwest corner of Seventh Street and Broadway. Security for an S.W. Strauss & Company bond issue of $2,250,000. Further down Seventh Street (heading west), the Spreckels Building can be seen. Many streetcars can be seen operating here as thousands crowd into the theatre.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2567
title: Los Angeles Athletic Club, 7th St., Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the Los Angeles Athletic Club, 7th Street, ca.1920-1930. Signs for Bullocks and Pease Brothers visible at right.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2568
title: Los Angeles Athletic Club, 7th St., Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the Los Angeles Athletic Club, 7th Street, ca.1920-1930. Signs for Columbia and the Continental Hotels are visible.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2570
title: Los Altos Apartments, 412 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 1937

description: Photograph of the Los Altos Apartments, 412 Wilshire Boulevard. "Received Examiner reference library: Sep. 23, 1937" -- stamped on verso.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m4769
title: Lee Tower, 5455 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 1958

description: Photograph of a drawing. "First skyscraper -- Southern California's first real skyscraper the 21-story Lee Tower -- will be built on Wilshire Boulevard's Miracle Mile in the very heart of the Los Angeles business nerve center. Work on the glass and steel office building will begin within 60 days. It will be owned and operated by the Lee Tower Corporation, owners and builders. Leasing and management will be handled by the Henry G. Beaumont Company of Beverly Hills." -- typed note attached to verso, dated 28 March 1958.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2582
title: Linde Building, Wilshire & Spaulding St., Los Angeles, 1957

description: Photograph of a drawing. "Linde Building, for Wilshire at Spalding [sic] -- Designed by Paul R. Williams, FAIA; L.E. Dixon Company builder." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 6 October 1957.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2579
title: Aerial view of Lee Tower, 5455 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 1958

description: Retouched photograph of an aerial view. "21-story tower for Miracle Mile -- How it will look at Wilshire and Cochran." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 2 March 1958. View is toward northwest covering five plus block radius. Other prominent buildings and signs: Carnation Milk Company, Three Feather's sign, Sunny Brook sign.; Streetscape. Oblique aerial photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2580
title: Lincoln Building, Hill St., Los Angeles, 1955

description: Photograph. "Lincoln Building (at far left) bought by Union Bank & Trust Company (corner) and will be incorporated into one structure. Claud Beelman & Associates are architects." -- handwritten on verso, dated 17 April 1955.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2578
title: Loew's State Building, 7th & Broadway, Los Angeles, 1955

description: Photograph of a drawing. "A long-familiar landmark is now in the process of modernization with construction underway on what has been know for approximately 41 years as the Loew's State Building on the south west corner of 7th and Broadway. When the rejuvenation has been completed, the structure will be rechristened The State Building. The initial work will modernize 12 shops on the ground level. With the completion of this phase, the remainder of the 12-story building will be re-worked in a process which will give it an aluminum sheathed exterior divided between windows with vertical panels of porcelain enamel. A new entrance and lobby will also be provided. Over $350,000." -- typed note attached to verso, dated 19 September 1955. "Moderninzation of the United Building" -- caption below drawing. Depicted in the drawing are businesses: Hudson's Jeweler's, Gallen Kamp's, Hamilton Diamond Company, Green's.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2577
title: La France Apartments, 681 Burlington Ave., Los Angeles, 1917

description: Photograph of the La France Apartments, 681 Burlington Avenue, 9 December 1917.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2576
title: Los Angeles Ry Building, Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the Los Angeles Ry Building occupied by the Court Drug Company, ca.1920-1930.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2575
title: Lee Tower, 5455 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 1960

description: Photograph. "Plenty of work left -- When they finish stackin' stories on Lee Tower, 5455 Wilshire, they'll have 22, at cost of $5,350,000." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 14 March 1960.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2574
title: Lee Tower, 5455 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 1960

description: Photograph. "Lee Tower -- Newest addition to the Miracle Mile skyline is the 22-story Lee Tower, Los Angeles' tallest office building at 5455 Wilshire. The steel frame for penthouse and helistop have been completed. W. Douglas Lee, president of Lee Tower, Inc. says construction is ahead of schedule." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 10 April 1960.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2573
title: Allied Crafts Building , E. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, ca. 1920-1930

description: Photograph of the Allied Crafts Building (taken for Lloyd & Casler, Owner & Builders), adjacent to Printing Center Building (417 East Pico Boulevard), ca.1920-1930. Legible signs include: "Moore's Cafe", "Printing Center Building", "Casler, owners & builders", "main office"...,; Streetscape. Horizontal photography. Additional information: In July 6, 1931, the Los Angeles Times published an article by Alma Whitaker dedicated to Florence Casler -- "Woman Makes Buildings Pay. Contractor With feminine charms".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2572
title: La Wanda Arms Apartments, 1217 N. Berendo Ave., Hollywood, 1936

description: Photograph. "Four-story apartment among major deals of week -- This beautiful brick building, known as La Wanda Arms Apartments and located at 1217 North Berendo, became the property of Mrs. Golda Lashley in a sale announced by A.M. Beaver, Wilshire Boulevard realtor." -- Examiner clipping attached to verso, dated 4 July 1936.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2566
title: Langham Apartments, Los Angeles, 1936

description: Photograph (retouched) of the Langham Apartments, a 3-wing 7-story stone and brick building. "Received Examiner reference library: Dec. 21, 1936." -- stamped on verso.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography. The building was designed and built by Callahan & Sons; it was opened in late 1927. It is still around (July 2014) on the SW corner of West 7th Street and South Normandie Avenue. It was said in 1927 that its foyer was a replica of that of Davanzati Palace in Florence, Italy.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2571
title: La Vista Terrace, Glendale, 1929

description: Photograph of the La Vista Terrace apartment building and grounds, Glendale. "Received Examiner reference library: Feb. 13, 1929" -- stamped on verso.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m2569
title: Los Angeles Realty Board, 1137 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, 1928

description: Photograph of the Los Angeles Realty Board building, 1137 South Grand Avenue. "Received Examiner reference library: Nov. 2, 1928" -- stamped on verso.; Streetscape. Horizontal photography.