Regal Shoes Building Explained

Regal Shoes
Nocat:yes
Nrhp Type:cp
Partof:Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District
Partof Refnum:85000704
Coordinates:34.1022°N -118.3285°W
Built:1939
Architect:Walker & Eisen
Architecture:Streamline Moderne
Designated Nrhp Type:April 4, 1985

Regal Shoes is a historic two-story building at 6349 W. Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

History

Regal Shoes, built in 1939, was designed in the Streamline Moderne style by the architectural firm Walker & Eisen, who were responsible for many of Los Angeles's most notable buildings, including the Fine Arts Building, Hollywood Plaza Hotel, Taft Building, United Artists Theatre, and more.[1] The building has many features common in Streamline Moderne design, including a rounded corner, porthole windows, banded windows, and a Terrazzo entry.[2]

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

Regal Shoes Building was owned by the Church of Scientology as of 2006,[3] and the Sea Org logo is located on the exterior of the building.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Walker and Eisen, Architects (Partnership) . . July 9, 2024 . Alan Michelson . en-US.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form - Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District . . April 4, 1985 . en-US.
  3. Web site: Why Scientology is Good for Hollywood . . Alissa Walker . May 14, 2006 . en-US.