Old Bank District, Los Angeles Explained

Old Bank District
Pushpin Map:United States Los Angeles Downtown
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within Downtown Los Angeles
Pushpin Mapsize:250
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:County of Los Angeles
Subdivision Type3:City
Coordinates:34.0475°N -118.248°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Area Code:213

Located in the Historic Core of Downtown Los Angeles, the Old Bank District is a group of early 20th century commercial buildings, many of which have been (or are being) converted into residential (loft) use. The Old Bank District is bordered roughly by the Jewelry District, the Fashion District, Gallery Row, the Toy District, and the city's Civic Center - specifically the block from Main to Spring streets between 4th and 5th.[1]

Though the name suggests a subdistrict of the city, it is actually the name of the residential conversion project proposed by developer Tom Gilmore in 1998.[2] Spurred on by the city's 1999 passage of an adaptive reuse ordinance, the first structure opened in fall 2000. Since that time, Gilmore has generally applied the Old Bank District label to his growing portfolio of upscale eateries and retail space tenants. On January 8, 2004, the Old Bank District became an official city-designated district. The borders are 3rd Street at the northern border, 6th Street at the southern border, Los Angeles Street on the Eastern border, and Spring Street on the western border.[3]

The Old Bank District overlaps with the Spring Street Financial District.

Properties

Properties owned by Old Bank District / Gilmore Associates:

Adjacent properties:

In popular culture

See also

External links

34.0475°N -118.248°W

Notes and References

  1. http://discoverlosangeles.com 2012-2013 Official Visitors Map
  2. Mandell, Jason: Old Bank Draws Five Years of Interest, LA Downtown News, 1/13/03
  3. Web site: City of Los Angeles -. www.lacity.org.
  4. Web site: Old Bank District – Downtown (113) – Huell Howser Archives at Chapman University .