Parmelee Building Explained

Parmelee Building
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Partof:Broadway Theater and Commercial District
Partof Refnum:79000484
Designated Nrhp Type:May 9, 1979[1]
Architect:Parkinson and Bergstrom
Location:716 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, California
Built:1907
Coordinates:34.0447°N -118.2537°W

Parmelee Building is a historic six-story building located at 716 S. Broadway in the Broadway Theater District in the historic core of downtown Los Angeles.

History

Parmelee Building was built in 1907 and when the Broadway Theater and Commercial District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, Parmelee Building was listed as a contributing property in the district.[1] The building is primarily an office and retail structure.[2]

The building was restored in 2017, and plans to convert it to residential were abandoned that same year.[3]

Architecture and design

Parmelee Building is made of concrete. As of 1979, its facade was stuccoed over and many of its features, including cornice, were removed.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form - California SP Broadway Theater and Commercial District. United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. May 9, 1979.
  2. Web site: Parmalee Building. downtownla.com. November 18, 2024.
  3. Web site: Throwback Thursday: Broadway's Parmalee Building Cleans Up Nicely. Urbanize Los Angeles. October 19, 2017 . Steven. Sharp.