The Orient Building Explained

The Orient
Nocat:yes
Nrhp Type:cp
Partof:Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District
Partof Refnum:85000704
Coordinates:34.1016°N -118.3342°W
Built:1927, 1937
Architecture:Art Deco
Designated Nrhp Type:April 4, 1985

The Orient is a historic one-story retail building at 6626 W. Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

History

The Orient was built in 1927 and remodeled in 1937.[1]

In 1984, the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with The Orient listed as a contributing property in the district.[1]

In 2016, the building was sold for $8.4 million.[2]

Architecture

The Orient is made of concrete and small in scale, and it features colored marble and aluminum banding, giving it a modern yet faintly Art Deco look. The United States Department of the Interior describe the building as having "sleek sophistication" and being "a good example of exterior signage" on Hollywood Boulevard.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form - Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District . . April 4, 1985 . en-US.
  2. Web site: 6626 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028 . . July 16, 2024 . en-US.