Description

Originally the United Methodist Church Conference headquarters, the Biscailuz Building (1925-26) is named in honor of Eugene Biscailuz, former Los Angeles County Sheriff. Having housed the Mexican Consulate General for almost 30 years, it is now home to the Mexican Cultural Institute, which offers an impressive collection of Spanish-language literature, traditional Mexican handicrafts, as well as exhibitions of traditional and contemporary Mexican art in its gallery. At the entrance, don't miss a mural painted by Leo Politi entitled, Blessing of the Animals. Capturing a colorful mix of animals and people to depict a popular event that has been an annual tradition on the Plaza since 1938, Politi's mural recalls some of the people who have participated in the ceremony over the years.