Clearly, these are not the grandiose architectural wonders one would liken to European cathedrals or ornate movie palaces. But they are in many ways just as reflective of our region's unique and diverse architectural history. |
Despite repeated pleas from local residents, Beverly Hills still has no mechanism to protect its historic and cultural treasures. |
If I waited for government to help I'd still be living in a hotel in Oklahoma. |
Obviously, this is a significant loss to the musical legacy of our nation and the history of Beverly Hills and its role in shaping American culture. |
Obviously, this is a significant loss to the musical legacy of our nation and the history of Beverly Hills and its role in shaping American culture. Despite repeated pleas from local residents, Beverly Hills still has no mechanism to protect its historic and cultural treasures. |
The auditorium and hotel is a significant early landmark of Los Angeles that also played an important role in the cultural development of the city. |
This really was the social and political hub of Los Angeles for decades. There's nothing like it today, with so many functions rolled into one. |
This type of architecture was quintessentially Californian in an era when businesses and architects were experimenting with forms that would respond to the automobile. |