Leed's Building Explained

Leed's
Nocat:yes
Nrhp Type:cp
Partof:Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District
Partof Refnum:85000704
Coordinates:34.101°N -118.3284°W
Built:1935
Architect:S. Charles Lee
Architecture:International Style
Designated Nrhp Type:April 4, 1985

Leed's is a historic one-story retail building at 6352 W. Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California, formerly home to Leed's Shoe Store.[1]

History

Leed's was designed in the International Style by renowned theater architect S. Charles Lee. The building is made of concrete and features a cantilevered front corner entrance, an integral vertical sign balanced by intersecting parapets, and extensive use of glass.[2]

In 1984, the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with Leed's listed as a contributing property in the district.[2]

In 2000, the building was sold for $920,009.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: A Diplomatic Guide to Los Angeles: Discovering Its Sites and Character . Jaak Treiman . 154 . Velak Publishing . 2011 . 978-0-9835158-0-7 . en-US.
  2. 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.
  3. Web site: 6350 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028 . Property Shark . July 16, 2024 . en-US.