West Hollywood City Hall Explained

Library Name:	West Hollywood City Hall
Country:	United States
Location:	8300 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, California
Established:	1962

The West Hollywood City Hall is a historic building in West Hollywood, California, U.S..

Architectural significance

The building was completed in 1962.^[1] It was designed in the Modernist architectural style.^[1] It was renovated in 1995.^[1]

Rainbow flag controversy

In an effort to be more inclusive towards the heterosexual community, the city council voted to take down the rainbow flag from the building in January 2014.^[2] A month later, they agreed to hoist a new flag with a rainbow logo.^[3]

References

34.0905°N -118.3707°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: West Hollywood City Hall. https://web.archive.org/web/20180510115215/https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1291918/west-hollywood-city-hall-west-hollywood-ca-usa. dead. May 10, 2018. Emporis. May 9, 2018.
2. News: Barragan. Bianca. WeHo Takes Down Rainbow Flag In Attempt To Be Inclusive. May 9, 2018. LA Curbed. January 14, 2014.
3. News: Barragan. Bianca. Rainbow Up. May 9, 2018. LA Curbed. February 4, 2014.