First National Bank Building (Hollywood, California) Explained

First National Bank Building
Nocat:yes
Nrhp Type:cp
Partof:Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District
Partof Refnum:85000704
Coordinates:34.102°N -118.338°W
Built:1928
Architect:Meyer & Holler
Architecture:art deco, neo-gothic
Designated Nrhp Type:April 4, 1985

The First National Bank Building, also known as Hollywood First National and Security Pacific, is a historic thirteen-story building at 6777 W. Hollywood Blvd. and 1700 Highland Avenue, in Hollywood, California.

History

Hollywood's First National Bank Building, built in 1927 and opened 1928, was designed by Meyer & Holler, the same architectural firm that designed the nearby Chinese and Egyptian theaters.[1] [2] Combining art deco and neo-gothic styles, the building was designed to suggest the sense of fantasy in the area, and upon completion, it was the tallest office building in Los Angeles.[3]

In 1984, the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with the First National Bank Building listed as a contributing property in the district.[4] [5]

In 1992, the building was sold for $3.3 million,[6] and it has been vacant since 2008.

Filming location

Hollywood's First National Bank Building has served as a filming location for several movies and television shows, most notably Adventures of Superman[7] and Twins.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hollywood First National Bank. Los Angeles Public Library . June 18, 2024 . en-US.
  2. Web site: Early Los Angeles Historical Buildings (1925 +). 1 . Water and Power Associates . June 18, 2024 . en-US.
  3. Web site: Hollywood First National Bank - Hollywood Historic Site . The Historical Marker Database. June 18, 2024 . en-US.
  4. Web site: On the Boulevard . Hollywood Heritage . June 18, 2024 . en-US.
  5. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form - Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District . United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service . April 4, 1985 . en-US.
  6. Web site: 6777 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028 . Property Shark . July 16, 2024 . en-US.
  7. Web site: Angels Walk LA Self Guided Historic Trails - Hollywood . City of Los Angeles . June 24, 2024 . en-US.
  8. Web site: Twins Locations . latlong.net . June 18, 2024 . en-US.

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