Description

The ornate terra cotta exterior sets this 1927 building apart in the financial core. Its scale and design are one of the few remaining reminders of this district at the turn of the century. The building is particularly poignant because its design and intended use embody the arts. Walker and Eisen, the architects, strove to encourage art in their design.

This building was originally designed as a “cultural Mecca for Los Angeles, with most of the levels reserved for artist studios, artisan workshops and showrooms.” It is one of the last of its era incorporating sculpture into its exterior.